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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-29

For governor: Wilbur L. Cross, four times chief executive of Con- necticut and PWA Commissioner Ro- bert A. Hurley.
 For Congress: J. Joseph Smith of Waterbury. No contenders have yet been mentioned.
 For State Controller: City Clerk Anthony w. Telesca of Torrington, who will be matched against nomi- nees from New Haven and Water bury.
 The meeting vii be held tonight at the Park Hotel, Thomaston.
 Chairmen To Meet
 Former State Chairman J. Francis Smith is expected to be among the interested participants of the gath ering. The new state chairman, John T. Mccarthy will also be in atten- dance to address the gathering in his official capacity. It is no mere coincidence, however, that MT. Me- Carthy favors MT. Hurley for gover- nor and MT. Smith would prefer MT Cross. In event of any opposition tc MT. Cross the Smith faction allied with U. s. Senator Francis T. Ma. loney have several compromises tt offer.
 Several flare-ups are expected t be witnessed during the session thi evening. It is predicted that ther will be an unveiling ceremony - a unveiling of the motives which ar inspiring the most enthusiastic op position" to MT. Hurley. To his op ponents there is no questioning o his ability to make an efficient gov ernor, but due to diplomatic req sons," mainly to align racial group properly, there is some hesitation t. place his name with that of Senatol Maloney at the top of the ticket. MT Hurley's friends, however, character ized that attitude as "the bunk" anc are willing ta gamble with the gen. eral electorate on election day.
 Telesca being Torrington's choice it is possible that he will be match.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-29
SONS OF MATAUCHA STAGE RECEPTION

Four boys were inducted as Sons of Mataucha at the weekly council fire Saturday night at Camp Mat aucha in Watertown. The honor is one bestowed on camper with ideal characteristic in the eyes of his fellow campers and councillors and directors. No more than Is boys Ire given this honor yearly. Those selected are Arvid Anderson, Thom- as Golden, John Mahaney and Sherwood Rowland.
 A waterfront program was held yesterday at the camp under the direction of Kenneth Dresser. Mem- bers of the St. Michael's choir of Naugatuck arrived at the camp yes terday, bringing the total enroll ment to ITO boys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-29

Mrs. Weller is a trained mission ary leader and enters upon her duties with an approach of famil- iarity, having served for 10 years in the same capacity, prior to her husbands transfer to the Massa- chusetts district eight years ago. She served that state as president for four years.
 During the general conference of her church in Washington last May, she was elected secretary of the audit committee of the Nation al Missionary Society.
 As director of religious education at her husbands church here Mrs. Weller has proven quite an asset in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-29
Young Missioners In
 Farewell Ceremonies
Father Mccarthy of Waterbury Among zl to Leave
 for Philippines, China=fiundreds Attended Departure

Rev. William R. Mccarthy, M. M., of Waterbury, was in the group of 2l young missioners who participat- ed in 8 Departure Ceremony yester- day afternoon at the Maryknoll Seminary, near Ossining, N. Y.
 The outdoor ceremony began with the gathering of the departing mis- sioners before a statue of Our Lady of Maryknoll in the seminary quad- rangle with the Hudson River and the rolling Westchester Hills for a settling. There, they chanted the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-29
MINISTER'S WIFE
 | NAMED PRESIDENT
Mrs. Rosa L. Weller Heads Missionary Women of
 N. E. District

Mrs. Rosa L. Weller, wife of Rev. 8. w. Weller, pastor of the Mount Olive A. M. E. Zion church, has been elected president of the New England Missionary Women of the Hartford district. Elections took place recently at the annual meet ing of the A. M. E. Zion church in New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-29
ANCIENT BONES IDENTIFIED

Brigham City. Utah - (UP) - The fossilized bones of e prehis- toric elephant were unearthed by Wilford Olsen while digging in the gravel wash in Box Elder county pr. ". w. Henderson, soologist Of the University of Utah, identified it as one of a number which roamed the western states from 5000 to 2S.000 years ago
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-29
DIES OF HEART ATTACK

Stockbridge, Mass, July 29.- (UP)-Mrs. Hershel Walker, 66, of Philadelphia, wife of a widely known Red Cross doctor and assist ant of Herbert Hoover during the World war, died of heart disease at their summer home today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-29
BRITAIN CHECKS PNEUMONIA

London-CUP)-'M. and B. 639" has become a phrase with magic qualities. For 1t is the name of the drug which has knocked the pneu- monia death rate from 50 per cent to 10 per cent. Now it is having equal success with cerebro-spinal fever which also has dropped from a 50 per cent to a 10 per cent death rate under its use.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-29

Comparisons afford Waterburians interested in the employment or business revival picture consider able comfort in the current release of figures from the Waterbury of flee oS the Connecticut State Em- ployment Service. A decrease of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-29

general, especially in her work with the women and youth of the parish and in the community at large. She is also N. Y. A. supervisor of the Pearl Street Neighborhood House.
 Mrs. Weller will be in charge of the Missionary Endeavor group at the annual meeting of the Youth Congress and Ministers Institute at Camp Barber, West Granville, Mass. Friday of this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-29

Flames leap outward from the surface of the sun at the rate of aO,O0O miles . minute. and some. times reach . height of eoo,0oo miles. according to c California scientist.
Evening star., 1940-01-07
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
(Cntinued.)

BANK AND BUSINESS REF
ERENCES REQUIRED FROM
EVERY ADVERTISER SEEK
ING CAPITAL THROUGH
ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE
STAR UNDER BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES.
Advertisers In the Business Op-
portunities columns of The Star
seeking capital must furnish
one bank and two business ref
erences. Announcements must
also pass The Stars general
rules of acceptability. which are
framed to exclude all mislead-
ing. questionable or otherwise
Objectionable statements. While
The Star does everything within
its power to safeguard readers
against the fraudulent. inde-
pendent Investigation should be
made before definite closing Of
negotiations.
In order that sufficient time
may be allowed for investiga-
ton such advertisements for
The Sunday Star cannot be ac-
cepted later than II pm
Thursday.
Evening star., 1940-01-07
POSITIONS OPEN.

LEGAL SECTY. CD SINGLE, GENTLE,
age. 35-40. recent exp. local law ofice;
'eT: sTENo. o' (F6 SINGLE. GENTLE. age,
2o-25. some legal exp. helpful; perm: $50
' TRAINED NURSE WHO CAN TAKE
rapid shorthand: nose and throat exp,
single, gentle. under 30 years age, small;
neat: Washington resident: perm; $50
sTENo. tF1 REAL ESTATE EXP. DE-
sirabie age $3.50; perm: $25 wk.
STENO. -SECTY. Cd MDSE. EXP; HELP
fui. age, $3.50. college trained, fast short
hand; perm: S25 wk to start.
young, some exp, fast typist, good in de-
's's; srRNo RsTn,; sFooo ny PREFER WHOLESALE
lumber exp. single gentle. age $500;
NEED IN MALE EE sTENooRApHERs, HIGH
school graduates. age, 1922: local res res
OUTSIDE CONTACT MAN FOR SMALL
Joan office; age. 25-3O must have excel
training: good salary
BOYD EMPLOYMENT,
Evening star., 1940-01-07
1893 F st. NV,

SPECIAL AGENT.
md Casualty insurance. sales ability;
Previous exp. underwriting; all casualty ndG
ELECT. ENGR.
Mo E. E. degree; % yrs. exp. in sales
opportunity: good salary
MAIL CLERK.
tMD Take complete charge large mail
me room Operate all duplicating ma
enlnes. age 25-30. Salary S110 mo.
STENOGRAPHER,
% Age 22-2s for mencantile agency:
eood telephone voice; handle public; good
salary.
PERSONNEL SERVICE,
1911 q st. NV,
Evening star., 1940-01-07
CAMERA SERVICE & REPAIRS.

MANY CAMERAS. 3Ofo-7Oes less Photo
supplies, binoculars. trade-irs: credit; list
free Brenner, 943 Penna ave.
Evening star., 1940-01-07
American Employment Service,

American Employment Service,
632 Southern Bldg Republic 0333.
WOMENS DIVISION.
eEC'Y, 24-30 single, telephone exp. also
billings, cashierng; exceptional opening;
500 month.
PBx-STENO., 2O-27 ins. claims exp;
$50 month
sTENO.. $3.50, single, 4 yrs exp; $50
month.
MEMS DIVISION.
MANAGER. 25-35 yrs. small loan or dis
TECHNICAL DIVISION.
Openings for Layout. Tool designers
and Mechanical craftsman: S150-S300 mo.
SALES DIVISION
Several openings for young men Just
graduating from college as trainees in
large organization. While training S75 mo.
OPEN UNTIL Q PM. MONDAY NIGHT.
Evening star., 1940-01-07
BEAUTY PARLORS.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES,

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT safely reduced; won
derfu French method used. DR.. Dells
Iedendecker, 3025 o St NV. Mich. 112O
Evening star., 1940-01-07

BEAUTY SALON. prosperous NV. location
on upper l4th St: completely equipped and
in operation: attractively priced; reasonable
terms. Phone after $50 pm, Taylor 1889.
Evening star., 1940-01-07

GIRL experienced typist and general office
worker; salary unimportant. Geo. 1894,
HOUSEKEEPER- NURSE or housekeeper;
middle-aged. refined. excellent cook: ref
erences; full responsibility. Box 251-A.
Evening star., 1940-01-07
DOMESTIC,

RELIABLE AGENCY, Dec 1851. 1902 l tn,
has cooks, maids, nurses g.h.w., chamber
maids. part-time day workers. IL
BUSINESS.
TEACHERS WANTED-Commercia Indus
trial Arts. Science, others for emergency
vacancies BALTIC Teachers Agency SIG N.
Charles St, BALTIC, Md Licensed agency.
WASHINGTON TEACHERS AGENCY. 936
NATL PRESS BLDG. REP 1712.
Evening star., 1940-01-07

RESTAURANT-BEER located 621O Geor-
gia ave.: unusual opportunity: price most
reas. See Mr.. Emmert after pm.
WANTED-Dry cleaning agency, Northwest
section; must gross $3.50 per week or better.
poy dGS.x Star
Evening star., 1940-01-07

HOUSEKEEPER, widow. 36 years old, of re-
fined character wishes placement in cul-
keeper: capable of taking complete charge: !:
light laundry: $40 COX 422-A. Star. 81
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN. with X-ray
and office experience, desires position.
Call Georgia 1470
Evening star., 1940-01-07

EXCELLENT HOME FOR CHILDREN UP
to 10 yrs. of age, near school, with small
private, cultured family; = hrs ride from
Wash; unusual qualification and splendid
references; very reasonable; medical SUPER
vision. Roy 3-Y
Evening star., 1940-01-07

LARGE BOARDING HOUSE. 18th St; "a
beautifully furnished rooms, 6 baths large
income; rent. S225. Price SIS. 600. Leta
Lister. Adams 66o3 or Adams 9440.
YOUNG acct. Office manager. now en-
ployed desires to invest, with gentiles,
services and capital in profitable going
business Box 3Q5-A Star s.
Evening star., 1940-01-07

OTHER BUSINESS forces us to sell profit
abl. grocery store. Lincoln 7712.
RESTAURANT, whisky license: 14th ST
NV; 5-year lease: rent $500: gross
$500 week; $4,000, terms. Natl. 162S-1644
Evening star., 1940-01-07

FANCY fruit and grocery. excellent down.
town location; low rent; making good
cash will handle for right man. Box
290-A. Star. "
Evening star., 1940-01-07

ARISTOCRATIC. CULTURED WOMAN
teachers well-bred English: self-confdence.
poise, freedom from self-consciousness;
conversational German. TRANSACTIONS Span
1sh, public speaking: speeches written.
Individual lessons Mich S565 5Oo
Evening star., 1940-01-07

PARTNER WANTED. GOOD IN
come on investment of $4,000.
Old established business reor-
ganized to meet demand. Quick
selling product. Machinery of
production unincumbered. I'm
limited market. Box 292-A, Star.
Evening star., 1940-01-07
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

SMART MILLINERY AND DRESS SHOP.
WILL VII s SACRIFICE FCR M IMMEDIATE M 4 q SALE; SALE;
BUSINESS. FOR INFORMATION CALL
BETWEEN II AN. AND 2 PM. RAM
GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET, doing
new equipment: real opportunity for in.
creased business; reasonably priced.
Grocery and meat market Beautiful
SSf1 low rental % No owner has other na 6usiness
Grocery store. Small but profitable busi-
ness. Priced low for quick sale.
Restaurant, well located; good business.
Gas station. busy intersection; good
lease; reasonably priced.
Open-a market On main highway.
Good volume. Small investment.
ALBERT H. COHEN Realtor, 1o4e N. irving
ST. Arl. Va. Oh. 1861. Res. Ch. 1890.
ROOMING HOUSES
~ IL, s, sH b 6o 18th St. ssa0 Good furniture.
houses o9 @ rooms psias n s1Gc e units fur
Driee se.9o6 good terms ase Close aVfr IN soOo'
sues 1esrdos sesd ssfnes s4oo s1oTs ed
| terms. Nr. Goth and Kalorama rd
4: M; COOPER. zoos Eye, MA. 1922.
Ask for Mr.. Beal, Eve, Hobart 7047.
bOAHDlNG HOUSE business ana property
can be bought with $1,000 down.
OWENS REALTY CO.,
1343 n St NV. tRoom 400 Met, 1858.
DRESS SHOP, ideal place. corn: wond.
OPP; acc. illness: sac, S1,1O0.
Luncheonette. fount.. beer; wond. place;
soOo A. sks S. Eco, EcoNoMoN, 5slosi Dup. es17.
5 AND 10. wonderful corner: large store;
all new stock Su unusual circumstances
| GROCERY, D. G. S.. on acct. of ILL
ness must sell; price, "a 1000; open to
offer; living rooms
| DRUG STORE; rent S45; good fixtures
| and stock; $4,000; price less than real
| value.
MILTON GOLDSMITH,
Evening star., 1940-01-07

GIRL colcred. wants DAYS work, Mon,
Tues. and Sat. or bundle wash to take
home. Dupont 2s46
GIRL, colored. wishes days work or full
time. city reference Call Columbia 3225
Evening star., 1940-01-07

DELICATESSEN NV. section. living quar-
ters Gross over $500 weekly. Priced sell
quick, $500; terms. Natl. 162S-l644.
FOR SALE-Guest house, near ST. Mat
thew's Cathedral rooms, baths, oil
heat. Box 249-A. Star.
BEAUTY SALON, one of the incest in
NV Washington: neighborhood shop; es-
tablished 10 yrs; owner retiring. Box
4Oti-Z Star
Evening star., 1940-01-07
LADIES-OPPORTUNITY

LAD1ES-OPPORTUN1T
Large manufacturer seeks TO interview
personally an ambitious, capable woman OF
good repute and personality who desires
to own and operate an exclusive women's S
wear shop in Washington. D. C.. Modest
capital REQUIRED Write fully about your
self; Appointment in your city will be
made for interview with factory repre-
sentative Box 4Ao-A Star
Evening star., 1940-01-07

GIRL, colored. wants ghw. or DAYS work:
a good cook: reference. Decatur 21T3
GIRL neat. colored. mart or full time work;
refs Mich 4l5G o30 to 2 nm
Evening star., 1940-01-07

NO OBLIGATIONS TO TALK CHIROPRAC-
tic and if can help you for nerves. rheu-
matism. etc, l will say So DIR. SCHAFF.
lHd6 MQnrOe st Adams oolA
Evening star., 1940-01-07

GIRL. colored, neat. reliable. wants clean
ing of apartments. Offices or general house
work city reference. Dupont 354n.
GIRL. colored. hcusework. exp laundress.
cleaning. help with cooking: good wages:
reference Decatur 4a22-W
Evening star., 1940-01-07

SPANISH STUDENT WOULD LIKE 9TH
erS to Join small class; excellent .nStruc-
ton: moderate cost. Box 463-A, Star
Evening star., 1940-01-07
MILTON GOLDSMITH,
Colorado Bldg, Dist. O440.
cA1ES MANACEp
WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR.

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENT-Ca es-
tablished well-rated dealer account and
maintain an Office or showroom in keeping
with the dignity of the merchandise
Full factory cooperation will be con.
tinuous This is a new, but proven pat
ented quality specialty-no competition
most unusual opportunity with the widest
feld-homes, apartments, Office buildings,
schools. hospitals: in fact every window IS
prospective sale. No previous training
required to sell
In reply state qualifications and refer
enceS. Box 34S-A Star
Evening star., 1940-01-07

DRUGSTORE for sale in growing neigh
borhood, going business; well stocked: good
prescription business; reas. rent; $I5OOOO.
one-half cash. Box 38l "A Star.
WANTED TO PURCHASE beauty salon,
near Government building or business
section preferred Box 367-A, Star -
Evening star., 1940-01-07

ROoMING HOUSE. mr.. Scott Cir: 10 rms
OWENS REALTY. NET. soss.
Evening star., 1940-01-07

GIRL. co!nred. wants ghw. plain cooking:
oood laundress: go home NIGHTS Mich o2s2.
GIRL colored wants part-time or days
work Hobart 5646
Evening star., 1940-01-07
GET READY FOR SPRING SEASON
VOGUE CLEANERS

Der of reputable persons to establish
themselves in business of their own,
be prepared to furnish references and
cash bond. Phone Atlantic 1415 for
appointment ~.
Evening star., 1940-01-07

GIRL white, settled, desires housekeeping
for employed couple; experienced with chill
dren good refers. SO week: stay nights:
in Alex. or vicinity preferred. Apply be-
fore ; pm. Anna Bensack. 1904 Mt. YER
Evening star., 1940-01-07

TEACHER WILL CARE FOR CHILD IN
new suburban home as companion to my
child. Refined Shepherd 2l9l-J
Evening star., 1940-01-07

GIRL. colored. wants work cleaning office
or g.h.w.: no linen to launder: honest, de-
pendable, willing worker city reference.
MichiRan H61G.
Evening star., 1940-01-07

COMPANY RECENTLY chartered wishes to
secure $4,000 in multiples Of 81 900 or
more for purchase of suburban land to
be sold IN acre and A-acre tracts. In
vestment to be secured by the real estate.
Box 4SO.A Star.
Evening star., 1940-01-07
SITUATIONS MEN.

ACCOUNTANT BOOKKEEPER TYPIST,
young man, notary; have car; can be bond
ed; part or full time. Box 3S7-A, Star.
ACCOUNTANT, expert: part-time bookkeep-
ing; books started. audited, balanced tax
reports city refs: reas. Randolph 3131.
ALL-AROUND HOUSEMAN good chauf-
feur: reliable. honest and experienced. good
reference Call Mich 1864
Evening star., 1940-01-07

TRAINED NURSE HAS lst-FI.OOR ROOM,
special care for invalid diet, ETC.; doctors
reference Shep .}S64
Evening star., 1940-01-07

FUR REMODELING BY EXPERT; OUT
of-town orders accepted; dreSsmaking, al
teratlonS 1871 st. NV. Dist. 2919. :
DRESSN1AKING AND ALTERATIONS;
skirts hemmed, soc; coats shortened. ST
Evening star., 1940-01-07

MOTOR TRUCK HAULING CONTRACT
Large national organization wants immedi-
ately responsible men who can place sub
stantial down payment purchase new or
good used motor truck; longtime contract
provided to pay notes; all expenses, good
request; references. Box 328-V, Star.
Evening star., 1940-01-07

SIIdL1eos.- I.lkIS 7 S1IS. ~ U S.W MIeV Doo!
WILL DO ADDRESSING, 3Oc PER 100:
multigraphing, l5c to a5c per 100 letters.
Called for and delivered De O244
Evening star., 1940-01-07

liquor store. grocery. delicatessen. drug
store Doolroor, restaurant. etc.
District Sales. 1927 EYE NV. Suite 600.
20 RMS, long est; reas rent suitable for
hotel oil heat: $1,000 handles Call
OWENS REALTY MET. 1858.
Evening star., 1940-01-07

GIRL colored. very neat: g.h.w, good laun-
dress. Virginia Dorsey, $40 B st. Sc.
GIRL, colored wants days work or part
time: reference. Atlantic 6bOS-J.
GIRL, colored. neat, g.h.w.; nice. gentle
family; OF Sundays; references. Lincoln
Evening star., 1940-01-07

GIRL. white 25. settled desires position
plain cook, g.h.w.; live in; adults; 50 80
week Box 3lH-A Star
Evening star., 1940-01-07

BOARDING HOUSE business and property
can be bought with S1,5OO down.
OWENS REALTY CO.,
1343 H St NV. (Room 400 Met 1858.
Evening star., 1940-01-07
SITUATIONS MEN.

MAN. young. colored. wants work as re
taurant. hotel or houseman; ref Lin
2h2a-W
Evening star., 1940-01-07

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY OPEN to party
with automobile and few hundred dollars
cash We have lob lot Of zoo General S Eecs cs
that list for S94.5O. Will sell in lots of 80.
S17.50 lots of so or more. S16.50. Repre-
sentative here now for appointment. Write
RoS 35H-A Star
Evening star., 1940-01-07

DRUG STORE. long lease. near schools;
reasonable price and terms. Box 262-A,
Evening star., 1940-01-07

BOARDING HOUSE Mass. near 10th-15
rooms rent, S125 nicely furnished; clean:
dlled. GooQ income. Price. 81 500; terms.
Evening star., 1940-01-07

REFINED COUPLE, EXPERIENCED AS
apartment managers with excellent local
references, desire position as resident man.
ager in apartment building; willing to con-
slider paying part rent of quarters. Emer-
son S6l6.
Evening star., 1940-01-07

RoOMING HOUSE, downtown. IL rooms;
all filed attractive price FOR quick sale.
Apply owner 1929 9th ST. NV
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-20
COSTLY

January's low temperatures were distressing
enough at the time to make everybody CRATE
full when they passed, but it is not apparent
that their after effects will be less unwelcome.
With vegetable crops practically wiped out
from Texas to Florida, prices are skyrocket-
ing at a tremendous rate, so that household
budgets are going to pot. And that is not all.
There is in addition a serious shortage. Fresh
vegetables are almost exhausted, and the small
quantities which remain unsold are held at
prices which many frugal providers find pro-
hibitive.
It will be at least two months before new
crops can be put on the market. Meanwhile
consumers will revert to canned varieties to
keep the vitamine happy, with consequent de-
pletion of reserves at the %canneries.
When reserves run low prices go up. Thrifty
housewives are likely to find another heavy
levy on their pocketbooks before the new
crop reaches store counters.
Which is one more reason for Pop to tear
his hair, and decide that January was a tough
month.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-20
WASHINGTON
DAYBOOK
Rv PRESTON GROVER

BY fhESION OftOVEN
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-R)-"Today we can
be bombed"
"Airplanes exist that can make the round
trip from Europe to the United States with a
small load of bombs"
'"The only national and effective defense of an
objective against night attack is provided by
anti-aircraft artillery"
A cluster of such statements has served to
demonstrate once more that there is no solid
front in the War Department about the best
way to keep alien bombers off our backs-if
war comes.
Guns Too Small, He Says
The above sentences, and many others, were
written by Major Thomas R. Phillips, Of the
Coast Artillery in an essay published in the
Coast Artillery Journal.
Most irksome were Major Phillips comments
about the U. S. three-inch anti-aircraft guns.
Too small, was his verdict.
"Ten years ago." he said, the American
anti-aircraft artilleryman could report, with
justice, that his gun had the bomber stopped.
The three-inch gun was effective at attitudes
well above the capacity of loaded bombers at
that time.
"Since then the speed and ceiling Of bombers
has doubled. Loaded bombers can fly at $4,000
feet. Our own air corps is bombing at $4,000
feet more accurately than it was bombing at
one.third that altitude 10 years ago. Speed has
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aircraft artillery now being manufactured
should be able to cope with a 300-mile-an-hour
plane flying between 5000 and 10000 feet.
while aviation has progressed by yearly
bounds. American anti-aircraft has devoted it.
self to refinement of the material of ten years
ago. It no longer can fulfill it's mission. Area
targets can be bombed from attitudes five to
eight thousand feet in excess of the effective
range of the threeinch gum
Attack From the Sea
Major Phillips on the idea that
seacoast cities must depend on artillery. not
airplanes, for protection.
Planes, he said, can sweep off carriers 300
miles out at sea, to bomb coastal cities before
defense planes can get into the air to stop
them.
"Our anti-aircraft coast defense cannot be
supplied by interceptor aviation" he said.
On the contrary, he reported, experience In
the Spanish and Chinese wars had demonstrate
ed that artillery can disrupt bombing opera.
tons. even though the toll Of planes is not
high. He cited an attack Of a Chinese squadron
against a japanese aircraft carrier conveyed by
destroyers. All ships missed their fire on the
planes. Said Phillips, quoting a Chinese source:
"The confusion from shell bursts tossed
(the planes) around and turned them over SO
that they were forced to drop their bombs and
run for safety without ever approaching a po'
sition from which to bomb the carrier"
But ~seagoing vessels carry heavier guns than
threeinch.
The idea behind the show is that the United
States has barely a pocketful of anti-aircraft
guns. The basic weapon is the three-inch gun.
Major Phillips says it will take a surge of
public opinion to shake off army lethargy about
it's defense against air attack.