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Evening star., 1940-12-11
British Report Cleanup
OF Resistance Pockets

LONDON, Dec. II tP.-British
troops in Egypt now are dealing
with pockets of Italian resistance
around the camps in the Sidi Bar
rani zone, which they stormed
earlier this week, military circles re-
ported today.
The British forays, which were
likened to raids of Gen. J. E. B.
Stuart's Confederate cavalry in the
United States Civil War, were de-
scribed by these sources as highly
successful" but they cautioned
against over-optimism.
Trapping Not Confirmed.
Although British armored units
have smashed through to reach the
Mediterranean coastlat Buqbuq, some
35 miles west of Sidi Barrani, there
is nothing to confirm reports that
two Italian divisions have been cut
off, they said.
We've done lots of damage" an
informant said, land demolition
parties will do more to Italian COM
munications such as the coastal road
and to Italian bases. But it is too
early to say whether a major often
sive will be thrust home"
Military circles admitted that the
preliminary operations opened
wide field of activities.
IF our officers find the Italian
morale bad and the troops not fight
ing-and this seems true from early
reports-there is little reason why
the offensive can't continue on an
even larger SCALE" they said.
Italians May Use Tanks.
At the same time, they pointed
out that the Italians would be able
to use large numbers of tanks in
counter-attacks, which would re-
lieve Italian forces still fighting at
points like Maktila, is miles east of
Sidi Barrani.
The circles also said that "far
Evening star., 1940-12-11
Benning Citizens Seek
School improvements

The Benning Citizens Association
decided last night to ask the Board
of Education for additional repairs
and improvements to washrooms,
floors and heating facilities in the
Benning School.
c. A. Wood, president of the as
sociation, named himself chairman
of committee to present the re-
quests to the school heads.
j. G. Pascoe, B. L. Pltzen and
Steven Balserowicz were appointed
to investigate traffic conditions at
the intersection of Minnesota avenue
and Benning road NE. The Com
mittee also was directed to COM
municate with w. A. Van Duzer, dl-
rector of vehicles and traffic, regard
ing the situation at Kenilworth ave-
nue. and Minnesota avenue NE.
D. B. Fawcett, smoke inspector OF
the Baltimore g. Ohio Railroad Co.,
a guest of the association, said the
railroad company would cooperate
in clearing up smoke and clnders IN
the area caused by passing trains.
Evening star., 1940-12-11

from being desert" most Of the ter
rain covered by the advancing Brit
ish is windswept rock. Comparisons
with advances in the World War on
the western front cannot be taken
seriously, they said, as Italians
have no fixed lines, merely a num-
Der of heavily armed camps" which
the British are attacking
The Greeks have captured the
town of Kodre, in the Tepeleni area
in Albania, the military circles said
giving them command of a lateral
road and making the italian prob
lem of reinforcement more difficult
The Greeks have achieved a
small advance" near Pogradetz in
the north and a SLOW advance"
continues against the Italians in the
central area, they said.
Evening star., 1940-12-11
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thrice mentioned in dispatches and
was awarded the Distinguished
Service Order. He was appointed
commander in chief of British
forces in Egypt last June.
Evening star., 1940-12-11
Hearing on e-Tapping
In Sniper Case Postponed

The special Senate committee In
vestigating wire-tapping has post
poned hearings set for today into
charges that Washington police
used a dictaphone while John E.
Eklund. who is awaiting trial in
connection with three recent muir
ders of colored men, was confer
ring with an attorney who preceded
his present counsel, James Kirk
land.
In announcing the postponement,
Chairman Stewart said:
THE committee is advised that
the defendant has already been
indicted and that q trial Of his
cases will take place at a reason
ably early date. The committee Is
anxious that the cases proceed to
trial without any interference on
its part and that both the in
terests Of the Government and the
defendant be properly protected"
Evening star., 1940-12-11
Migrants
Continued From First Page)

National Defense Advisory Commits
sion. the first witness before the COM
mittee today, recommended decen-
traliZation of industry as a means
of relieving the migrant problem in
agricultural areas.
He said too many people are now
trying to make a living on farms,
and that if some of xle plants turn
ing out national defense materials
could be located in the vicinity of
the agricultural areas, farm labor
could at least get part time work in
these plants and still keep their
roots in the SOIL
The final witness before the COM
mittee yesterday was Leifur Mag
nusson, chairman of the Legislative
Committee of the Monday Evening
Club of the District. He Endorsed a
four-point program relating to the
migrant problem formerly sug-
gested by Robert E. Bondy. director
of the Board of Public Welfare.
Provides Uniform Laws.
This four-point program follows
in brief:
l. Uniform settlement laws for
the various States and the District
of Columbia.
2. Adequate general relief to be
accomplished under the Federal So
cial Security Act by making pro-
vision for the District of Columbia
that the Social Security Board
match local expenditures with gen.
eral public assistance in the same
way that it matches local expendi-
lures for old-age assistance, aid to
the needy blind and aid to dependent
children.
3. AS part of Federal program,
suitable provision of funds for care
of nonresident persons and fami-
lies during the period of investiga-
ton of residence for return to the
home State and, in the event that
residence is not found to exist, q
period. of care until plan is de-
veloped in each instance.
f. A municipal lodging house with
suitable services that would meet a
reasonable part of the need for
lodging facilities for homeless men,
both white and colored.
Evening star., 1940-12-11

believed this was assurance that
shipments would be allowed to 60
through.
The Hull suggestion that Ameri-
can relief agencies consult with
Germany on the relief question was
somewhat cryptic.
He said that such inquiry might
reveal whether Germany is disposed
to make a contribution in the i'm
memorial custom of nations toward
the reduction of distress.
Reference Not Explained.
He offered no explanation of this
reference. However, the problem
apparently is whether any private
group, without the intercession of
our State Department, can prevail
on Germany to attend to the needs
Of peoples in conquered countries.
The whole question of American
relief for Europe was brought to the
fore by Lord Lothians statement
last night reiterating that Great
Britain will not allow such ship
ments to pass the blockade.
Won't Ban Wheat to Spain.
The decision against permitting
food shipments, he said, was reached
reluctantly" in view of "the noble
services rendered by Mr.. Hoover to
the people of Belgium and other
countries during and after the last
war"
But, the envoy asserted, Great
Britain is "risking starvation and
undergoing every conceivable hard
Evening star., 1940-12-11
Defense Deficiency Funds
To Occupy New Congress

Probably one of the first tasks of
the new Congress will be deficiency
appropriations to expedite the ma
tional defense program during the
remaining six months of the cur
rent fiscal year, informed sources at
the Capitol predicted today.
The Appropriation Committees
have not yet received tentative esti-
mates. In some quarters, the be-
lief was expressed that more than
s1000,O00,000 would be asked for in
national defense deficiency items.
One House member said there is
no information available now, how
ever.
He was Of the opinion that the
deficiency items would be based pri-
marily on changes in plans and
not to any great extent on increased
labor and material costs. The fac
tor of increased cost, he said, may
be more widely reflected later on.
Evening star., 1940-12-11

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Evening star., 1940-12-11
Foes Of Quezon Party Win
Control Of Manila Council
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MANILA. Dec. 1-Candidates
opposing Commonwealth President
Manuel Quezon's Nacionalista party
showed surprising strength today in
capturing control Of Manila's City
Council.
Unonicial returns showed that
Democratic party candidates, chief
opposition to the Nacionalistas, won
six of the 10 Council seats.
With only three precincts missing,
the unofficial count gave Carmen
Planas, University of the Philippines
coed who was reprimanded publicly
by order Of President Quezon about
two years ago, more votes than re-
ceived by any other winning candi-
date
Elsewhere. the Nacionalistas were
leading in almost all the provincial
races in an election marked by the
violent deaths of seven persons and
the serious injury of 10.
Evening star., 1940-12-11
RepuIse by British
Admitted in Rome

ROME, Dec. II R).-The high
command acknowledged today that
Italian troops had been forced back
to Sidi Barrani from a point south
east of that Egyptian outpost by
British armored divisions. but re-
ported heavy casualties had been
inflicted on the British in fierce
fighting.
Gen. Maletti was killed during the
course of the fighting, q communique
said, while leading his Libyan bat
talions.
Assault Began Monday.
The British assault, the high COM
mand said, began at dawn Monday,
when "armored divisions attacked
our line southeast of Sidi Barrani
held by formations of Libyan troops.
These troops at first resisted
gallantly, but after some hours
were overcome and retreated to Sidi
Barrani."
The bulletin, first official mention
in Rome of the engagement, said
that fighting '"of exceptional
violence" had continued all day
Monday.
Fierce Fights Continue.
The conflict proceeded yester-
day, it said, and the January
Third" division of Italian Blackshirt
troops and the first division of
Libyans were said to have held out
and inflicted serious losses on the
attackers.
Fierce fighting is continuing in
this zone," the communique said,
with the Italian air force aiding
ground troops by Notwithstanding
and bombing the British.
On the Greek front, the high
command said, there were no opera
tions yesterday worthy of partic-
,11ar notice -
Evening star., 1940-12-11
Miss Perkins 10 Name
Committee 10 Study
Postwar Jobs
Conference on Labor
Legislation Ends Today
After 3 More Reports

A special committee to study the
postwar problems Of economic re-
adjustment and employment will
soon be appointed by Secretary
Perkins.
She made this announcement near
the close Of the second session of
the National Conference on Labor
Legislation yesterday afternoon.
Membership of the committee will
be made public shortly. After ap-
proving reports OF five committees
yesterday the conference will con-
slider three more reports and con-
clude Its sessions today.
The need for postwar planning
was emphasized In the report Of
the Committee on Federal-State
Cooperation adopted by the con-
ference yesterday afternoon. The
committee is headed by Frieda
Miller, industrial commissioner Of
New York. Mrs. William Kittle,
chairman of the District Of Colum-
bia Minimum Wage Board, is a
member.
Ihe committee recommended an
enlarged measure of cooperation
between the Federal Government
and the States in dealing with labor
problems and urged a unified Fed
eral-State program for inspection
services in such enforcement fields
as wages and hours, child labor and
industrial home work.
The Committee on Industrial
Health, headed by Martin P. Durkin
of Illinois. made three major rec
concentrations: First, that numeri-
cal and industry exemptions be elm
mated in all compensation acts;
second, that workmen's compensa-
ton acts, covering both accidents
and occupational diseases, be made
compulsory for all employers, and
third. that compensation acts should
include full and general coverage
for all occupational diseases.
The conference directed Secretary
Perkins to draft a model compensa-
ton act, to be financed by State
funds exclusively, for submission to
the States. During the general dis
cussin on the committee report Rob-
ert Watt representing the American
Federation of Labor, demanded that
the profits be taken out Of work.
mems compensation"
Evening star., 1940-12-11

Ship in the war and cannot afford
to "endanger our existence and i'm
peril our cause by weakening our
blockade"
The British decision was not ex-
pected to interfere with a current
proposal to ship 10000 tons of wheat
to Spain for distribution by the Red
Cross. but its probable effect was
undetermined on another Red Cross
project-to send so-called medicated
foods such as evaporated milk into
unoccupied France for the relief
of children.
Evening star., 1940-12-11

Administrator McNutt, he said that
If some one there dn Washington
doesn't soon emerge with CUTS
enough to say no to certain pressure
groups I fear for the safety of
America"
Mr.. Stewart said he had received
complaints that men were unable to
get jobs at Camp Stewart, under
construction at Hinesville, Ga, be
cause they haven't got the $50 to pay
the union" for membership.
He declined to name any specific
union.
Evening star., 1940-12-11
Official Hits Union Fees
For Defense Jobs
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ATLANTA, Dec. III. E. B
Stewart, director of the Georgia
Bureau of Unemployment Compen-
sation, asserted yesterday that he
was getting sick and tired" of men
being forced to pay unions $50" be-
fore they could obtain employment
on national defense projects.
In a telegram to Federal Security
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17
CLASS CONFIRMED
 BY BISHOP TIFF
22S Children Received Sacrament - Prayers
 for Peace Urged

A class of 228 received the Sac- rament of Confirmation at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes yes- terday afternoon. Most Rev. Fran cis J. lief, of this city, adininis- tered the sacrament.
 Tn @ sermon during the exercises, Bishop lief urged his listeners to pray for the return of peace. The worlds plight, he said, was the re- suit of pealotisy and hatred among nations.
 Benediction of the Blessed sacra- ment was given after. the confirma- ton. Assisting Bishop lief were the following:
 Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph valdam- brini, pastor; Rev. William Botti- celli, pastor of St. Peters church Torrington; Rev. Felix Scoglio, pas tor of St. Lucy's church; Rev. Jo- seph valantiejus, pastor of St. Jo- sephs church; Rev. Patrick Flynn pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel; Rev. Francis M O'Shea, permanent rector of the Church of the Immaculate Concep- tion; Rev. Dr. Eugene P. Cryne pastord of St. Patrick's church; Rev George F. Reilly, of the Church oi the Immaculate Conception; Rev. Rocco Nadile and Rev. Edward Farrell, both. of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes.
 Gaetano Giaquinto was in charge of the musical program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17
Iv.E. W. INSTALL | NEW SONS UNIT
Flag Presented Recently Organized. Chapter;
 Plan Convention

At a meeting at Speedwell hal yesterday afternoon, officers of thu Sons of Veterans of Foreign War were installed by Cornmandei Francis Orencolc of Wheeler Young Post. Most of the veterans organizations of t;le city were rep. resented.
 Past Commander William Walker who was offlcer of the day had the honor of installing his son Milton. as head of the organization
 Colonel William J. Shanahan gave an address on the flag and Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson also spoke es did Mrs. Bessie Block president of the auxiliary of the David Fannick Post, Jewish War Veterans, who presented the new corps with the national colors.
 Mrs. Helen Brophy and Mrs. Jane Meyer represented Lieutenant Shea Auxiliary, Veteran of Foreign Wars at meeting of the V. F. w. depart. ment council yesterday at the Hotel Garde in New Haven. Plans for the state convention of the organ. ization to be held June 2s, 29, 20 in New Britain were discussed.
 Mrs. Meyers is expected to be the new vice-president of the organiza- tion and Mrs. Brophy will be c can- didate for department conductor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17
M The Local Theaters
POLES

A gigantic jitterbug contest will be held on Wednesday evening on the stage of the Loew Poll theater at 9 o'clock and valuable prizes will be awarded to the winners of this contest. If you haven't signed up yet, 1t still isn't too latei Ask for an entry blank today at the Loew Poli box office, and enter this con- test.
 In addition to the Jitterbug event, there will be Uproar Hour, the fun game of the age, so for 8 big cven- ing of the utmost in hilarity, be here on Wednesday evening.
 No matter how many thrillers you have seen on the screen, this Is one to top them all. It wouldn't be fair to give the story away, but let 1t be said that Walter Pidgeon and Flor ence Rice have whale of a time getting to the bottom of the mystery in 'Phantom Raiders" new Nick Garter adventure, which comes Wednesday to the L0ew Poll The ater for an engagement of three days. Pidgeon plays the part of Nick Carter, the role he created in the first of the series dealing with the adventures of the famous dime novel detective. Miss Rice with the help of dashihg John Carroll, car- ries of the romantic honors. And there's Donald Meek, Joseph Schild- kraut, Nat Pendleton and Stein Duna, all combining to make "Phan- tom Raiders" top notch hitl The second big hit on the pro- gram presents the story of Fin lands heroic resistance in the re- cent war with Russia. 1t Is "Ski Patrol,' one of the most thrilling and exciting films ever to come out of Hollywood.
 Attractions current at Loew's Poli include -Four Sons" with Don Ameche and "Over the Moon" in technicolor, with Merle Oberon. If you haven't already seen this superb double bill, make plans to do SO be- fore the concluding performance to- morrow evening.
 Movie Party, the thrilling game of fun and fortune, will be played at Loew's Poll again this Thursday evening. and $i00 in cash awards will be given away to the winners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17
NIGHT DEDICATED
 TO OLD TIMERS'
Tribune A. C. to Hold Re. union at SuIIivan's Next
 Thursday Evening

An old Timers night program will be held by the Tribune A. c. Thurs day night at Sullivan,s inn, Nauga- tuck. Many former members of the club will be among those present.
 The committee in charge is head. ed by Sergt. Patrick Foley, chair man. Patrolman John J. Murphy is chairman of the ticket committee.
 The general committee consists of the following: James Sheehan, James Dillon, Frank Dillon, Thomas Sullivan, Alderman Patrick Shea, Pat Shea, Thomas Brick, William Pendy, Edward Pendy, John Pendy, Pat Neagle, William Thompson, Joseph Thompson, Patrick Lynch, Dennis Lynch, George Higgins, Martin Fitz- gerald, Charley Grimm, Joseph Hart net, Thomas Nolan, John Gilmartin, Thomas Murphy, Charles Butler, James Lee. Frank Sheehy, Maurice O'Connor, Michael Scannell, James Cleary, Timothy Sullivan, Edward Bowling, Ray Palmer, James Ryan, John Ryan, Edward Shea, Jerry Me- Carthy, Edward O'Donnell. Law TcilCc MuIpLly, CThiih MCOdEtly, William Higgins, Timothy Ferris, John Galway, Joseph Mulville Louis Schick, Harold Bagley, Dan- iel Foley, Frank Leahy, Dan O'Con- nell.
 Thomas Shannahan, Fred Irwin, Edward Moriarty, Simon Condon, Alderman Dan Driscoll, William Quinn, Daniel Sullivan, Joe Maloney, William Clasby, Neil O'Donneli, William Cavanaugh, Joseph Sulli- van, Patrick Hughes, John Dillon, Maurice Taneney, James Sweeney, Frank Wall, Packy Shea, John Rock, Richard Cummings. John Sweeney, Martin Sweeney, Alderman Martin Sullivan, Robert E.wood, Maurice Breen, James Hayes, Will liam Finley, William Fitzpatrick, George McElligott, Patrick Moylan, Flnton Sweeney, Jerry Bresnahan, Robert Thompson, John Keefe, Nicholas Griffln, pr. Joe Byrnes, Frank Cassin, Phil McEvoy, Robert Parker, Thomas Carmody.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17
STATE

"Safari', @ thrilling picture of the jungle, with Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., and Madeleine Carroll in stellar roles; also "1'hc Biscuit Eater, with Billy Lee comprise the excellent bill coming to a close tomorrow evening at Warmers air conditioned State theater.
 A new hit by the man who made Goodbye Mir. Chips" comes to the State on Wednesday when "Our Town," from the Pulitzer Prize Play by Thornton Wilder, opens Its four day engagement.
 Hailed as the most extraordinary and fascinating picture of the year 1t presents an impressive cast which includes William Holden, Martha Scott, Frank Craven, Fay Bainter, Thomas Mitchell, Guy Kibbee Beu- lah Bondt and Stuart Erwin.
 Miss Scott, who created the role of Emily on the New York stage, portrays the same character on the screen having been selected from among numerous screen celebrities. William Holden takes the part of George Gibbs and according to critics he proves again an actor of great talent and outstanding brilliance. Thomas Mitchell, as Or. Gibbs, merits the highest praise that words can convey for acting that can only be described as superbly moving and unforgettably exciting. Frank Craven and all the other performers in Our Town" are said to. rank with the best te screen has ever presented.
 As is well known, "Our Town" was presented without scenery or props on the stage. This of course, was due to the fact that it was irn- possible 10 create the illusion of an entire town on single stage. On the screen, of course, such an ex- pedient was unnecessary. for the scope of the camera and the re- sources of a motion picture studio could easily materialize what was in the authors imagination.
 Chock full of rapid-fire action and adventure that makes for real screen entertainment is the second big hit Murder in the Air" The fast-mov- ing plot deals with the activities of enemy secret service agents in this country and stars Ronald Reagan with Lya Lys and other favorites.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17
ITO BE SOLD AT AUCTION
 By MT. Lambe,

On Thursday the 1st of November next and the following Days The Rich Household Furniture & forth of the Rt Hon. the Lord Viscount Dunkerron deceased; at Shplack Hall enleyupon Thames, in Oxfordshire consisting of beautiful wrought Crimson Silk and Worsted Damask printed Cotton and other Furniture in Beds, Chairs Window Curtains and Hangngs; Mahogany saffoys and Chairs sconces and Chimney Glasses in rich carv'd and Frames, magnificent finely chased and repaired Marble sdeboard Tables and Chimney Pieces, large Lead Statues on Stone Pedestals with variety of other useful Household and Kitchen Furniture. Catalogues & so forth"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-17

Paul Shaw, Don Day, Joe Blansield and Jack Grady were responsible for the of the annual picnic yesterday of the Phi Psi Theta Club at Smiths Pond in Watertown Some of the lads ate too many roasted weenies and were crying the blues today. Charley Purinton, who just returned from Sweden by way of Germany and Italy, will discuss his experiences on that trip at the Kiwanians luncheon meeting We'd nesday noon at the Hotel Elton. J. c. Harrss of Ambrose Street is contemplating motor trip to West Point to make an inspection tour of the U s. Mill tary Academy.