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Evening star., 1940-03-09
London
Continued From First Page.)

be swung into any triple alliance
with Germany and Russia against
Britain and France-a scheme which
the Laborite Daily Herald said was
one of the German ministers OBJ
jecJives in Rome. ...
One of the big problems confront
ing authorities here was Swedens
increasing reluctance to serve as a
gateway for British-F French aid to
the Firms.
Observers attached significance to
the emphasis in some sections of the
British press on Sweden's obligation
under the League of Nations cove
nant to allow passage of troops
bound for Finland.
Whether any such insistence by
the government was being consid-
cred was, however, a high state
secret.
Czech's Fate Recalled.
The fate of -Slovakia was
recalled as warning to Finland to
shun any peace without honor" in
the Russian conflict.
The press reflected anxiety. and
members of Parliament of differing
political faiths agreed the situation
was ripe for declaration of allied in
! tentions.
The liberal News Chronicle called
this week end lone of the most
critical of the war" and said Sweden
was pressing the Firms to 'appease'
Russia in precisely the same way
that England and France pressed
DR.. Benes president of former
Czecho-Slovakia) to appease Ger
many in September, 1885,"
A French spokesman in Paris also
let it be known that although the
decision for peace or continued war
was up to Finland, the allies felt
that once Russia gained possession
of Finnish defenses by negotiation
she might invade the rest of the
country at will, as Germany did in
Czecho-Slovakia after the Munich
agreement.
Ready to Increase Aid"
To prevent such an eventuality.
the French spokesman said, the
allies were ready to continue and
perhaps even increase their aid to
Finland"
The London Daily Telegraph,
which seldom deviates from the
government view, declared, IF nego-
tiations prove that they will not give
Finland peace with honor, she
doubtless will appeal to Britain,
France and the rest of the world
for help. She must have it swiftly
and in ample measure"
The Daily Herald remarked that
Germany's Fuehrer, Adolf Hitler,
and Foreign Minister Joachim Won
Ribbentrop hoped to pull Russia
out OF her unhappy Finnish adven-
ture and swing her into open hos
tility against Britain and France"
1t said, They hope at the same
time to goad Italy into joining Ger
many in her war. The play is a
little obvious. Both Moscow and
Rome are likely to think many
times before accepting the. role of
auxiliaries to the Nazi Reich."> -
Evening star., 1940-03-09
Berlin Sources Deny
Taking Direct Role
For Finnish Peace
Reich Watches Situution
From SideIines, Soy
Authorized Persons
BY LOUIS p. LOCHNER,

-
Associated Press Foreisn Correspondent.
BERLIN, March 9.-Authorized
German sources insisted today that
Germany, neutral in the Finnish
Russian war, still was standing on
the sidelines and watching the situ-
alton.
Inquiries as to Germany's role in
the rapidly developing discussion of
means of ending the northern con-
flict drew only evasive replies.
German activity in the seething
European diplomatic situation was
emphasized, however, by the depar-
ture of Foreign Minister Joachim
Won Ribbentrop for Rome to confer
with Premier Mussolini on problems
concerning the axis partners.
German sources avoided direct re-
plies when asked whether official
Germany had taken notice of the
presence here of Finland's venerable
ex-President, Per Evind Svinhufvud.
mo, one cannot go as far as that"
these sources said. He is here un-
officially, but already may have
seen lower German representatives"
One commentator, usually well
informed, said meeting between
Svinhufvud and Adolf Hitler was
not unlikely.
All signs indicate Germany is
awaiting information from Russia
concerning the Swedish efforts to
mediate the Russian Finnish con-
flict. There seemed good reason to
believe that both Germany and
Italy are interested in Russia's pre-
senting acceptable terms.
The conjecture seems justified
that Germany will assume the role
of mediator officially only If and
when success is assured.
Evening star., 1940-03-09
Will Head Nurses

BALTIMORE, March Q R.-Miss
Anna D. Wolf. director of the School
q Nursing of New York Hospital,
has been named superintendent of
nurses at Johns Hopkins Hospital
and director of the Johns Hopkins
School OF Nursing, officials an
Eounced today. Miss Wolf will sue
ceed Miss Elsie M. Lawler, who has
held the post 80 years and will re-
tire In the fall.
Evening star., 1940-03-09
Farm Bill
Continued From First Page.)

Senators said: national defense
items must stand reductions.
Senator Russell said subcommittee
members agreed on $212, 900 900
fund for parity payments to farm
ers. These would be designed to
assure farmers as. much purchasing
power as they had in 1909-14
Surplus Removal Fund Agreed On.
He said there was similar agree
ment OH $85, ,000, 900 for removal of
surplus farm products. This fund
would be added to a share of GUS
toms receipts to. finance the stamp
plan" of distributing supplies to
needy persons, export subsidy oper-
ations and similar programs to
eliminate surplus farm products.
The House voted neither of these
items, although Congress voted $685.
100000 for parity payments and
$113 600, 600 for surplus removal last
year.
Senator Clark, Democrat, of Mis-
souri, accused House members of
trying to make goats of the Senate
on farm appropriations by whiting
these funds down and later agree
ing to Senate increases.
Some year we ought to just
OK. all these House cuts and then
listen to EN- howl" the Missourian
said.
Senator Clark predicted Senate
approval of the farm fund increases
and said. he favored drastic re-
ductions in national defense funds
regardless of farm increases"
r. F. C. Loan Suggested.
Cutting $40, 900 900 of the, direct
appropriation which the House voted
for the. Rural Identification Ad-
ministration,. the Senate subcom-
mittee suggested that the Recon-
struction. Finance Corp. advance q
loan of this amount. -.
1T proposed the same means OF
raising $4,000, 900 for the farm ten
ant program, which the House
omitted from the appropriation de-
spite the Presidents request for
SIS, 900 900 to help tenants become
farm owners.
Even with the increases, Senator
Russell said the bills total was
Considerably below" the 81, 1,307,-
10000 Congress voted for agricul-
ture last year.
Recalling public criticism last
year over congressional approval of
the farm bill without q record vote,
he said:
I'm going to ask for =. record
vote this. time"
Evening star., 1940-03-09
Finland
Continued From First Page.)

tinued to board up building fronts
along public squares.
There was also heavy fighting
along the Kollaa River, northeast
Of Lake. Ladoga, where the Soviet
invaders were said to have lost
in dead and wounded during the
week at least the equivalent of q
division-15, 900 to $4,000 men. Ac-
cording'to official army headquarters
figures, 1900 Russians were killed in
three, days alone.
There were no definite figures on
the number of casualties in the
fighting around Viipuri, but it was
believed the Russian losses there
far exceeded those on the Ladoga
front.
The Finnish high command re-
ported the destruction of more than
100 Soviet tanks since March l.,
when the Firms took 105 tanks of
the destroyed Gath Moscow Brigade.
Evening star., 1940-03-09
D. &C. Sunday School
Association Dimes

More than 100 persons attended
the annual dinner of the District
of Columbia Sunday School Asso-
ciation at the Lewis Memorial Meth
odist Church last night. The Rev.
Carl. G. Rasmussen was the prin-
1cipal speaker.
John A. Patterson, jr, head of the
young peoples division Of the Sum-
day School Association, announced
plans for a city-wide participation
ina Bible-telling contest to be held
ats the Y. N. G. A. In April.
Evening star., 1940-03-09
Model Aircraft Meet

Model aircraft devotees will take
their ships to Seminary Field near
Baileys Cross Roads, Va, at 10 q IN.
tomorrow for their annual meet.
Events are scheduled for gas, rub
ber-band and glider models and
prizes will be given, In each class. :
Evening star., 1940-03-09
New York Largest

Evacuation having decreased Lon
dons population Of 8,203.947 by g.
5000, New York with $3.50 AS Is
now the largest city In the world, and
Toxic, With. 6,eJ0, ,523 Il. second.
Evening star., 1940-03-09

Receipts Of Paris subways have
dropped 10 per cent since the war
started.
Evening star., 1940-03-09
Truffic Record

The trafiic record as revealed
at police headquarters for 24-i
hour period ending 8. am. to-
day:
Fatalities, none. -
Accidents, 81.
Motorists injured, 3.
Motorists arrested, AZ.
Pedestrians injured, Z. -
Pedestrians arrested for vio- /:
lation Of pedestrian control reg.
ulations. 3. q,
Evening star., 1940-03-09

HELSINKI-THE "OLD CART-Per Evind Svinhufvud 78-
patriarch Finland often has been called out of
retirement to aid his country He is Berlin peace
again for his country and shown home before departure
He remarked when the rough the old
Is called out OF the barn." A P. Wirephoto.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19
YOUNG VARIELL
TOOK HIS LIFE
Medical Examiner Issues
His Verdict in Mystery
Death of Young Man

Cambridge, Mass, Sept. 19.-(UP)
"A medical-examiner today return
ed q finding Of suicide by carbon
monoxide" IN the mysterious death
Of Montfort Schley variell, wealthy
young piano student whose body
was found In his apartment Monday.
Police Capt. John j. Carney, who
announced the finding, said his own
investigation indicated that Variell,s
motive lay in disappointment over
"his failure to come up to his own
standards" in his efforts to become
a concert pianist. Carney said,
however, there probably would be
no official finding as to motive.
"As far as the police are con-
cerned," Carney added, "the case is
closed"
Gas Fumes From Stove
Carney said that medical-exam-
liner David c. Dow found that Var
iell filled his tiny kitchenette with
Illuminating gas fumes from the
stove, but that death was due di-
rectly to carbon monoxide.
Although the case is officially
closed" Carney said, II plan to
check this finding against state
ment by an official Of the Cam
bridge Gas Light Co. that no gas
was used in Variell's apartment"
Continued on Page a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19
BANK DIRECTORS
MEET in VAULT
Bank Of England in the
Line for Bombs of Nazi
Raiders

London. Sept. 10. - (UP) - The
semi-annual general meeting Of the
Bank Of England was held today
in the vaults of the bank rather
than in the assembly hall customar-
lily used. The half-yearling divi-
dend of six per cent. less tax, MAIN
tanned for many years. was de-
clared.
Montagu Norman, head Of the
bank for years. addressed the meet
ing:
I'VE are holding the meeting IN
this dreary catacomb instead Of in
our lovely hall. We have had some
upsets In maintaining our daily
business, but advance precautions
plus the current good will have thus
far brought us through. In the
event Of further upset we have al
ready planned further precautions
which viii ensure that the banks
business will be carried on through
all emergencies"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19
BUSINESS GOOD
in new ENGLAND

Boston, Sept. 19.-CUP)-General
business conditions showed further
improvement in the New England
area in the past weekly largely in
reflection OF the national defense
program, Dun & Bradstreet, Inc, re-
ported today.
Industrial activity in the district
continued strong" the trade au-
thority said. Defense orders again
were a major industrial factor. Evil
dence Of awakening civilian buying
interest increased. while wholesale
trading activity slackened somewhat
after the squirt Of recent weeks"
Reports from the New England
Purchasing Agents association indi-
Gated substantial sales volume. Sole
leather improved In sympathy.
Shoe factories stepped UP opera
tons under impetus Of new orders.
Cotton gray goods trading was
spotty, but inquiries for wooden
goods appeared In greater number.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19
LEGION OFFERS
DEFENSE PLAN
Six Point Program To Be
Given Convention in
Boston Today

Boston, Sept. 10. = CUP = The
American Legion's foreign relations
committee, in a report prepared for
submission to the 22d national con-
vention today offered a six-point
program for preserving peace.
The program
Ito maintain an adequate ma
tional defense, including the princi-
pie of universal service.
ITO uphold the principles Of
non intervention and non-interfer-
ance, as embodied in the Monroe
doctrine.
3.-To urge continually upon the
President and Congress that they
make every effort to prevent our
involvement In the present wars.
4.-To demonstrate that our In
volvement In war is not inevitable
and must not occur.
5.-To combat vigorously propa-
ganda derigned to break down our
neutrality.
e.-To strive for the restoration Of
good faith and non agression among
men and nations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19
HURLEY LASHES
Gov. BALDWIN
Threatens to Take Cover
nor Apart for Attack on
State Institutions
Especial to The Democrat)

Hartford, Sept. 19.-Public Works
Commissioner Robert A. Hurley,
Democratic candidate for governor
dashed out today at Gov. Raymond
E. Baldwin for his claim that much
needed construction of state insti-
tutions was still ION order" when he
took office in January, 1889. Hur-
ley said that the governors declar-
alton, made yesterday in his speech
of acceptance of denomination at
the Republican state convention in
New Haven, was "a characteristic
loose statement. Hurley's answer
was given at press conference to-
day.
Gov. Baldwin had nothing what
soever to do with the institutional
building program" said Hurley. His
only participation, so far as know,
was his assistance. at the dedication
of completed buildings. All con-
tracts were let and actually begun
before Jan. /, 1889, before the gov
ernor took office. It was a federal
requirement. Another requirement
provided that this program must
have been completed before July /,
1910, and it was"
Take Him Apart
"I'll take him apart for what he
said about the Institutional building
program" Hurley said.
In his acceptance at the Repub-
lican state convention, Gov. Bald
win said when he came into office
two years ago millions of dollars
worth of public buildings, badly
needed state institutions, were on
order. The present Republican
state administration found a build
ing program largely on paper: To-
day, although there have been dis
appointments, delays and disagree
ments, the state building program
stands substantially completed"
II don't intend to leave these as
sertions unanswered" Hurley said.
There were many more accom-
plishments Of the Department of
Public Works In addition to the
the building program which the
man who wrote Gov. Baldwin's
speech did not take credit for In
New Haven. It was probably an
oversight on his part, but It is q
matter that ! will not overlook"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19
Nazis Drop Comet Bombs;
British Device Ruins Planes
Lightning Raids By Nazis Slashed At
London Today = Night Of Destruc-
ton Didn't Stop Defenders
BY WALLACE CARROLL
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent

London, Sept. 19-(UP)-German bombing
planes isolated lightning raids to evade improved
British defenses slashed methodicay at London and
other detectives today after night of destruction in
which the Nazis used mysterious new comet bombs
in attacks on the capital Both British defenders and
German raiders were using new mystery weapons OF
aerial warfare but for the second day the Naz pilots
were finding it difficult to break through London's
defenses and resorted to ht-and run attacks by one
or two planes in daylight hours.
Was Bomb, Not Plane
Naz bombing plane was reported to have crashed
in the workers district Of Bermondsey on the south sac
of the Thames but investigation disclosed that it was
particularly heavy bomb dropped by German plane Inc
bomb killed eight air raids precautions wardens demol-
sed police station labor institute, and air raid war
dens post and other buildings.
One Raider Follows Another
Another lone raider dived to within stones throw
ground in East London dropped three four bombs
that demolished several houses and killed at least one
person. Another single raider bombed southeast coast
town. after which attacking British fighter planes
brought the Na craft down at Still another German
raider demolished houses damaged roads and set fire to
gas main by lightning bombing of shopping center IN
Thames Estuary town.
Use of Strange Weapons
Last nights attacks which damaged the headquarters
of the London County Council and rained bombs around
Fleet Street in the heart of the capital emphasized the
use of strange weapons by both sides The Germans
dropped new bombs which seemed to explode like
fireworks "sunburst" and shower downward with comet
like white flashes
The bomb was believed to be bigger incendary, de-
signed chiefly for terroriStic purposes
The British also were using new and valuable device
to destroy German planes but details were disclosed
other than that it simple and effective weapon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19

to purely military ODlecClVeS.
A ruthless, thousand-fold revenge,
the press said, will be exacted for
the alleged bombing by British air
men of an institution for handi-
capped children at Bethel in the
Ruhr. Seven children were killed
and two seriously wounded, 1t was
reported.
For this, said Nachtausgabe, the
German Luftwaffe will wage a
punitive expedition" against the
British people to be carried out
according to the moral Laws OF
humanity"
Der Angriff declared that the ire
taliation will be q thousand fold. =
The blood and tears Of Bethel"
1t said, Twill be paid for In English
blood, English misery and English
tears"
Nachtausgabe said, "This will have
nothing to dowith the clean war
fare against military detectives in
London"
Terrible Settling
The DeutSche Allegemelne Ze1tung
declared that there would be "a
terrible" settling Of accounts and
that England would be paid back
according to her Just deserts.
The Boersen Zeitung said:
German military measures will
correspond to English war aims and
the criIninality of English war
methods"
Scant notice was taken in the
press of reports from London that
German air1nen had dropped bombs
on non-military detectives.
Nachtausgabe, in a news article
describing yesterdays activity over
London, characterized British state
ments that non-military detectives
were bombed as nothing but atroc-
ity agitation"
(COntinued on Page ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19
BLIND MOTHER IS
STILLUNINFORMED

Los Angeles. Sept. 19.-CUP)-
Mrs. Nicholas Colombo knew today
Of the death Of her daughter, Anna,
but still did not know that her
grooming son, Russ, was killed six
years ago by an antique gun.
Anna Colombo, 40, died Tuesday
and physicians decided Mrs. Co
lombo, who is partially blind, was
now well enough to satnd the shock.
But for six years, while she was
seriously LII. they kept from her
the death Of her son, radio and
movie star.
They decided to continue to spare
her that shock, and her, other chill
dren will continue TO write weekly
letters to her signing them Rus
and telling how well he is doing on
Broadway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19
War Moves On
Today's Board
BY J. w. T. MASON
UNITED Press War Expert)

NOAAASS0 ASoo vSSA ASAktSAV
Developments in North Africa
rather than plans to attack Gil
braltar seem the more probable rea-
son for discussions which Serrano
Suner, Spanish minister Of the
interior, has opened with German
and Italian leaders. SPANS formal
entrance into the war Is not to be
expected, but Germany and Italy
might well desire Spanish forces IN
North Africa to restrain any re-
volt against the Vichy government
by French North African colonials.
Negotiations along this line prob
ably are now under way, with Senior
Suner bargaining for territorial
payment 10 Spain II North African
Spanish help Is needed. News Of
growing insurgency among French
North Africans Is Increasing, with
Spain being the point Of origin Of
the reports. The disturbances , are
spreading from Moroccan 10 Algerian
cities As the German CIR attacks
against Great Britain fall 10 show
annihilatlng effect.
II would DO disturbing 10 Germany
and Italy II Q major French col
onial uprising were 70 occur q
North Africa, Properly organised
such g movement eould constitute I
serious threat fFosgi Algeria intl
Llbyn, compromising the rear o
Marshal oEAAlani's offensive ins'
nsypt.
GeEmany, Italy Bannaa
Neither Germany nor Italy 4 h
toeninusd an Rass q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19
Roosevelt Up, Willkie
Down, Surveys Show
Slump in Prospects Of 6. 0. P. Candidate Is in Evil
dence- Young Republicans Pick Out Their
Betting Choice
BY LYLE C. WILSON

UNITED Press Staff Correspondent
Washington, Sept. 10 (UP)-
Republican chances Of electing q
president this year depend largely
on capitalizing the third term issue,
in the opinion of party veterans In
close touch with campaign develop
ments.
Washington is buzzing with re-
ports of a slump In the prospects
Of Wendell L. Willkie, Republican
presidential candidate. Polls and
surveys generally reflect a Roose-
welt up and a Willkie down now as
compared with a month ago. But
all forecasts are qualified with the
"as Of now" limitation.
The magazine Republican" pub
lished by the organized young Re-
publicans, Is out with tips Of bettors
ranging from sure things In 10
states to cautious task long odds"
or q don't bet" In Is others. The
young Republicans based their re-
port on August polls but the con-
census here Is that Mr.. Roosevelts
campaign has made much progress
since then.
A later camping OF opinion of q
different kind Is reported today BY
Ilawsweek which asked 30 Washing-
ton political writer's 10 answer guess
tons regarding the campaign. News
week said its 30 correspondents we're
selected IN such manner as 10 avoid
Alakaaa ~ - a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19

land enough snow may fall 10 cover
the ground although not 10 remain.
"FFoFn November on, the frequency
Of snow and the formation OF ioo
will Get In considerably earlier than
usual, 90 that winter sports will
be enjoyed over central and north
eFn New England anytime after the
middle Of the month,
awFeiB December right through
January, February, March and even
Into April sAbnoFmal temperatures
with plenty Of freezing tempeEas
lures END 1heW that vii remain On
lhe eEohnd 4 eoo1 part OF The wlIls
~ viii "a Yeig eelnm1n, Whatever
bs hllei and aot very pronounced"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19
Long, Cold Winter In New
England Is Prediction

Boston. Sept. is-tuP)--igew ms.
land faces . lons. cold winter. snste-
oFolcgist y. u. Rideout Of Staten
WEEP said today In Q ieng-FAnge
forecast.
The fall, winter and spring of
1904 win constitute . period Of
prolonged sibnoFmai temperatures
he predicted.
October viii no mere than Be-
gln," no said, when fFosis VIII get
an early start ever New England
and during the month anew AlIFFle6
may occur and even extend into
soiltheTn New KnelaDa before ne
end norlbeFn sbelions u New me
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19
Boom For Mulville Is
Primary Aftermath
Certain Elements Of Party Want Former Chairman
Named to Head Ticket in l94l-SenatOr
LaWlOr Thanks Friends

A move to have Joseph F. Null
vile nominated as the Democratic
candidate for mayor In 1871 was of
to an early start today, only a few
hours after the 18th and 18th dis
trict senatorial primaries. The I'M
precedentedly early drive for 9
nomination which will not be made
until September of next year won
support from former Senator JOS
eph H. Lawlor, one Of the two de-
feated candidates In the 10th dis
trict contest.
Senator Lawlor issued a state
ment icongratulating Senator Ed
ward P. Egan on his denomination.
Then, asked If he had any further
political ambitions he said: GAS for
myself I'm not decided. But I have
one political ambition that I hope
to see gratified and that is to see
my good friend and Waterbury's
leading Democrat, Joe Mulville, as
mayor Of the CITY,"
Claims Of Pressure
Last nights primaries were fol-
lowed by claims today that pres
sure had been used in both sena-
torial districts. Supporters of SEN
ator George T. Culhane, william v.
Conley and Senator Lawlor charged
that city employees had been in
structed to work for the election
Of two successful candidates, Attor-
ney Michael v. Blansfield and SEN