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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-23
Nazi War Planes Drop Sal- yos of Bombs-Mueh
 Damage Done
BRITISH LONG RANGE
 GUNS NOW IN ACTON
Counter Raids Are Made by RAF on France, Bel-
 uium and Holland
(By ASSOCIATED PREss)

Nazi war planes dropped salvos of bombs on three densely populated London suburbs during the past l2 hours and early reports indicate six persons were killed and scores injured.
 Attacks, according to late after noon reports, are mounting in vio- lence elsewhere in England and Scotland.
 London reported that British long range guns fired flew rounds across the channel" by way of re- tort to the newly discovered Ger man big Berthas studding the French coast and which unsuccess- fully shelled a British convoy yes- terday in the Strait of Dover and rained projectiles across the channel, some striking in Dover itself.
 The British spokesman discounted the Nazi new attack by declaring the big German Berthas would not make Dover untenable, from mili- tary standpoint. but the civilian residents of the channels "HelPS Corner" began fleeing, however.
 Heavy Property Damage
 Heavy property damage is report ed as the result of the pre-dawn assault on the London area. the Capitals first night air raid of the war. Two empty movie theatres, one bank, several stores as well as many other buildings were badly damaged
 British bombers countered with raids on Western Germany which the Nazi High Command acknow- lodged as without special effect" but admitting a number of civilians were injured.
 Negligible reports were issued from the British Air Ministry this morning telling of short reconnais- sance flights over German occupied territory in France, Belgium and Holland. The British ships are re- ported to have loosed several tons of bombs on military objectives, but there was n odefinite informa- tion as to the extent of the damage or the exact district raided.
 The Air Ministry reported that British bombers, ranging wide over Germany last night, bombed tun- nel northwest of Hanover, just as supply train entered it. The Ministry did not report what hap- pened to the train.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-23

WESTINGHOUSE did not get past the censors, but Britain's re- cent air raid on Italy was not the first. About a month ago, British bombers also raided the industrial centers of Milan and Turin in Northern Italy. It was only parti- ally successful.
 This was because Britain's chief weakness is in long-range bombers planes in which they can fly long distances to take the war into the enemy's territory. By now 1t is obvious that the old military stra- tegy that the best defense IS or fense still remains true, and that the Gamelin theory of trying to live in security behind a Maginot Line is futile. .
 However. the British, up, until recently, have lacked the long-range bombers to fly all the way to itaiy. On this secret trip, one month ago, some of their planes had trouble getting over the Alps, though some got through. The latter found a pilots dream below them in Milan and Turin.
 The Fascists, feeling secure behind the Alps, and knowing the British had no long-range bombers, had taken no blackout precautions. 50 their factories were lit up like car nivals. These the British blasted with everything they had and got away unscathed before the sur prised Italians could swing into ac- ton.
 Although considerable damage was done, it was nothing compared to what the British could have in flicted had they been flying long, range Flying Fortresses" used by the U. s. Army. The British are now receiving a daily output of these from the Glenn Martin Com pany in Baltimore. which accounts for the raid of last week.
 Military authorities long have rated Italy the Achilles heel of the Axis. and if the British are able to muster more offensive aerial strength, they plan to aim more smashing blows at Italy's industrial centerS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-23
New Ticket
 IsProposed

NEW YORK, Aug. 23.-Republi- can Candidate Wendell Willkie talked with Al Smith and other anti-Roosevelt Democratic leaders last night. The discussion consid- cred the possibility of setting up a new party ticket in the Southern states.
 7 It is explained that the proposed separate ticket would allow anti Roosevelt Democrats to cast their ballots for MT. Willkie without yot- ing Republican.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-23
NEW BOARD IS NAMED;
 7 NATIONS
Six Americans, Five Can.
 adians on Joint Body 10 Plan Our Defense

WASHINGTON, Aug. B. Ap- pointment of joint United States Canadian Defense Board has clear ed the way for a start of active consultation on problems of high strategy and military planning in- volving the security of the two na- tions.
 Six Americans were selected to the board by President Roosevelt and five Canadians were named by Premier w. l.. Mackenzie King to meet Monday in Ottawa for initial discussions
 American Board
 Those named by the President are as follows:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-23
 DEPOSITS UP
 ! MILLIONS
Steady Gain Reported by Olson 10 U. 5. Total
 Now S17,1&,552

An increase of more than seven million dollars in Alaska bank de- posits in the past seven years was reported today by Oscar G. Olson, Secretary of the Territorial Bank ing Board.
 Olsons annual report to the Comptroller of the Currency of the United States Treasury De- partment shows $17,148,552.26 on deposit in the banks of Alaska on June 30 of this year.
 Total deposits in banks of the Territory as of June 30 for the past ten years have been as fol- lows.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-23
TENSION INCREASES

ATHENS, Aug. B. - Greek re- servists continued to answer the call to arms today as tension mounted between Greece and Italy and Brit ish and Fascist warships waited near Crete for a definite break in rela- tions with the two countries.
 British diplomats have promised the small Balkan country all pos sible aid in the event that Greece and Italy come to war.
 Meanwhile Albanian newspapers continued in their threat against Greece and repeated their accusa- tions that Albanians were being held in Greek prisons.
 Military observers are of the op- inion that Italy's expected break with Greece will throw the Balkans into a turmoil, divert Italy from her extensive anti-British campaign in Africa.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-23
NOT BY SIZE ALONE

Rep.-Well, what kind of cruiser are there?
 Commdr.-Why we have heavy cruisers and light cruisers ranging from 10000 to 1000 tons.
 Rep.-Would you say that the Tallahassee is a heavy cruiser or a light cruiser?
 Commdr.-I wouldn't. No.
 Rep.-Well, is it closer to 10000 tons or 1000 tons?
 Commdr.- That's a pretty diffi- cult question to answer. You see some light cruisers run around 5000 tons while some heavy cruisers may be only 6,0O0 tons.
 Rep.-Please repeat that, Con- mander, I don't think I heard you right. Commander repeats. Re- porter did hear him right) We'll, then, what determines whether it's light or heavy cruiser?
 Commdr.-I don't see what it has to do with this story, but if you must know, it's a matter of guns mounted size, number, etc.
 Rep.-Just a minute, Comman- der. (Reporter puts down receiver, mops brow and struggles to get control of himself. He takes deep breath and launches off again) Now, Commander, can you tell me approximately where it is being built? I know, I know, not the specific shipbuilding yard; but is it on the west coast or the east coast?
 Commdr.-Wait minute, I'll
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-23
Senators 0keh FOR Meas ure Putting Troops
 at His Call
396,000 MEN TO
 BE ION THE READY"
Dependents Clause En- braCed 10 Save Many
 from Service Period

WASHINGTON, Aug. B. - The Senate has sent to the White House legislation authorizing the President to call up the National Guard and Army Reserves for active duty m any period of twelve consecutive months.
 The Senators accepted the report of a conference committee on the measure as previously approved by the House. There was no dissenting vote. The measure affects about 396,0O0 men.
 Under this legislation, it is pro- vided that any Guardsman or Re- serve officer beneath the rank .of Captain, who has dependents with no other means of support, may
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-23
Sea Raider Is Reported
 South Seas
British Liner Reports A. faek Then No Further
 Adviees Received

 WELLINGTON, New Zealand. Aug. 23. - The 8,000-ton British steamer Turakino sent out a radio from the Tasman Sea last Tues- day night, saying she was being fired on by raider.
 Premier Fraser, of New Zea- land, announced that this is the first report of an attack on a British stea amer in Australian waters.
 The message gave the ships po- sition but no later radios were picked up.
 The Turakina was due in a New zeaand port tonight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-23
CLIPPER CANCELS AND ONE ELECTRA
 TRIES FOR FLIGHT

Al Monsen took out a PAA Elec- tra from here twice today seeking an opening through the low over- cast, for flight to Fairbanks, while the Alaska Clipper was again cancelled on it's scheduled flight from Seattle to Juneau.
 A lone passenger with Monsen was V. Ford Greaves.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-23
Greece Is
 Threatened
 BYInvasion
Italy Will Move If British Occupy Any Gretian
 Islands
(By ASSOCIATED PREss)

Italian threat to invade Greece if the British occupy any Greek Is- lands is reported in dispatch from Rome.
 The dispatch says that If the British move into Greece, we will do the same"
 The High Fascist spokesman de- clared that Italy is prepared to make move into Greece, com- menting on the rumors that Great Britain might occupy the islands of Crete and Corfu.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-23
RADELET LEAVES
 AFTER VACATION

Dick Radalet. who has been wis., iting his family here for the past few weeks, sailed south on the Prin- cess Charlotte this morning.
 Radalet will go back to his teach ing duties near Chehalis. Washing ton.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-23

Navajo silversmiths learned their art from Mexicans taken captive about the middle of the 18th century.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-23
TIEDT sOUTHBOUND

F. w. Tiedt is passenger for the south aboard the Princess Char lotte.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-23
They re Building Ships
 A|IRighf, But JustTryio
 Learn Where, How Big
By JACK STINNETT

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.-Picture of a perspiring reporter trying to get little information out of the Navy Department these days (The War Department is just as tough)
 Reporter-Hello, Commander, one of my papers down at Tallahassee hears a report that you are build ing a cruiser named the Tallahas- see. Can you tell me about it?
 COmmander-No. I don't be- lieve I can.
 Rep.-Well, you can tell me if there is to be cruiser named the Tallahassee, can't you?
 COmmdr.-We are not allowed to give out any information about ships under construction.
 Rep.-Well, but my paper says definitely that there is to be a cruiser named the Tallahassee. That story already is out What I want to know is what size cruiser it is, where it will be launched and when.
 C0mmdr.-We can not give out information like that.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-23

Every year since 1883 a gain has been recorded. In the past year this gain was $1, 1,378 646.95.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-23
WHAT GOES ON

For more than six weeks Wen- dell Willkie, behind a well-guarded privacy, spent long hours conferring and working in his Colorado
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-18

20. of Baltimore, a Junior at the
University of Maryland.
A Nationwide contest was spon-
sored by the Institute of Aeronau-
tical Sciences in cooperation with
the Shell Oil Co., which put up
$4,000 for expenses. The finalists
were selected, one from each of the
seven training regions, from a list of
100 names on the basis of their
training grades. The flight tests
here were delayed until yesterday
afternoon because of poor flying
weather.
Judges at the elimination contest
were Maj. Lester D. Gardner. ex-
ecutive vice president of the Insti-
tute of Aeronautical Sciences; 1t.
Comdr. j. w. Geppert, Capt. j. M,
Mccoy, Capt. Daniel Tory OF the
Marine Corps and Frederick T.
Teichmann of the Guggenheim
School Of Aeronautics of New York
University.
Hinckley Makes Awards.
The students were presented with
their awards by Assistant Secre-
tary Of Commerce Robert H. Hinck-
ley, former chairman of the Civil
Aeronautics Authority. The final
lists were introduced to Mr.. Hinck-
ley by Maj. Gardner.
Mr.. Hinckley expressed gratifica-
ton at the safe and efficient man
ner in which the G. A. B. fight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-18

Lewis, 81, of Tallahassee. Fla. and
Waldo Emerson Schroeder, "a, Of
Reedley, Calf, also have scant in
terest in military careers. Both
youths. however, admitted q desire
to build up their flying time SUI
flciently to become instructors In
the c. A. B. training program.
Awards Of $3.50 for second and $500
for third place were given them.
Lewis, q graduate Of the 1910 class
at the University of Florida, must
have had hunch he was going to
fly into the money in the compe-
tition here with seven finalists. The
elimination contest was held yes
terday at Boiling Field.
Before coming to Washington,
Lewis borrowed the down payment
or an airplane of his own, he said
Scanlon, a resident of Steuben-
vile, Ohio, worked his way through
college. He plans to enter the Col
lege of Physicians and Surgeons at
Columbia University in the fall. His
flying instructor was Donald M.
Gretzer Of Gambler, Ohio.
Coed Among Finalists.
FinaliSts selected from hundreds
of<students in training at $50 COL
leges included a 20-year-old coed,
Barbara Jane Erickson of Seattle,
a Junior at the University of Wash
ington, and John Lincoln Lambert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-18
Bolivian Tin King ,
In j. :. 10 Confer
On Huge Sme|ter
Potino Will See Defense
Officials; Backs Plan
Of Hemisphere Unity :
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 17.-Simon I.
Patino, known as the Bolivian tin
king" said today ne had returned
from France to confer with the Ma
tional Defense Advisory Commission
on means of insuring an adequate
tin supply for the United States
and to explore the possibility OF
building a 100000 tin smelter in
this country.
Mr.. Patino, who is Bolivian Min
lister to France, arrived yesterday
from Lisbon aboard the liner Ex-
cambion.
Backs Hemisphere Defense.
He said he was in accord with
President Roosevelt's program of
hemisphere defense, and was
anxious to cooperate fully in the
United States defense undertaking.
Mr.. Patino declined to discuss the
possible location of the proposed
smelter, but said it would cost about
100000.
The Patino mines in Bolivia pro-
duce more than SO per cent of the
tin output of that country. The
ore now is shipped to smelters in
Liverpool England, and the refined
metal is sent back to this country.
The output of his mines lately
has been about 5000 tons annually,
but with restrictions removed pro-
duction would reach $4,000 tons a
year.
He pointed out that the entire
tin output of Bolivia would not meet
the needs of the United States, since
Bolivia produces about $4,000 tons
and the United States used 10000
tons last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-18
Ohio Phi Beta Kappa
Wins Student Flying
Contest Finals
Kenyon Graduate Takes
$1,000 First Prize;
Florida Youth Second

Tho student adjudged the best
flyer yesterday in the Cvil Aero
nautics Boards pilot training course
is more interested in a medical than
an aviation career.
He is Edward Francis Scanlon,
81, Phi Beta Kappa graduate last
June of Kenyon College at Gam
bier, Ohio, who was presented with
a $1,000 award last night at exer-
cises at the Commerce Department.
II got lot out of my flying
course" Scanlon told reporters, but
I am Interested in medicine as a
career Aviation is more of hobby
with me. No, don't have any plans
to enter the military service"
The runnerSup, Jefferson Davis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-18
Army Private Ends Life
At California Barracks

BY the Associated Press.
SAN DIEGO, Calf. Aug, H.
Pvt. Jack H. Wood, 20, shot and
killed himself with his service pis-
toll today at the Army barracks at
Oceanside, Deputy Coroner Dave
Bone reported. Woods home was in
Grinnell, Iowa.
The deputy SAID ne learned that
Wood, a brilliant mathematician
had dinhculty in adjusting himself
to Army life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-18
Hot Weather Hotches Eqqs

MARISSA, ILL.,. Aug. II R.-Hot
weather has it's advantages, says
10y Lehman. He took some prize
pigeons off their egg-filled nests to
show at the county fair. regretting
that he would lose the young birds.
Returning with blue ribbons, Leh-
man found the torrid summer tenn.
peratures had matched all the eggs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-18

training program. was carried out
last year and congratulated the
finalists on their excellent showings.
The finalists were flown to Wash
ington by airlines and made plans
to return to their homes today.
Many had to be back on jobs to-
morrow morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-18
Double Benefit

Digging dandelions and weeds Is
fine exercise for reducing, and 1t
helps the lawn, too. Garry along a
bag of grass seed and sprinkle some
in the holes left by your digging
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-18

STUDENT FLYER GETS 81 900 AWARD-Edward Scan
Ohio medical student shown recev-
ing award the Commerce Department last night
from Assistant Secretary Commerce Robert Hnckey for
winning finals in Nation wide contest among student
nots trained bv the Civil Aeronautcs Board AP Photo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27
BOYS CLUB HOLDS
 YULETIDE PARTY
Over 300 Youngsters At= tend Annual Event; En=
 tertainment Staged

An attendance of 300 members of the Boys Club held a party last night at the club where gifts of fruit, candy and ice cream were distributed. The club gymnasium was changed into bleacller section from which the members enjoyed stage show. Refreshments were served. The comments generally made by the members as they pre- pared to go home was that the party was swell"
 forest and the back drop was hung with wreaths and the sides were adorned with scores of Christmas trees. A large Christmas tree on the backdrop was colorfully illuminated. These Christmas trees were donated by merchants.
 The arrangement committee was headed by William M. Johnson, sup ervisor of the Boys Club. John Ward, who is physical director of the club, acted as master of cere- monies at last nights program. Bleachers used at the gymnasium contributed by the park depart ment and were under the direction of William Byrnes, boys supervisor.
 Entertainment on the program included Burt and Marco, ventrilo- quists, an accordian duet by the Spagnola brothers, clog dance by Regina Leonard dancers, harmonica duet by Maxie Katz and Joe Lam burti, and magician, Jim Boyce, who baffled his audience with sleight of hand tricks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27
Six Local Autoists Granted Nolles To-day
11,797 Aliens Live
 Here Records Show
Time Limit for Registration Expired Last Evening at
 Midnight Total Number 1000 Over Estimates

two others who are regular members of the pos toffice, were assigned by the postmaster to complete work that remains unfinished.
 All aliens who change their ad- dress, Postmaster Charles A. Babin advised, should come to the post of- flee immediately and have special form filled out recording the change Identification cards are required by the government to be kept up-to- date.
 Mail will be delivered to aliens to the address given or returned to the registration bureau. If mail is re- turned, investigation by the Depart ment of Justice agents will inmedi- ately be started.
 Registration here is slightly over the average 10 per cent of the pop ulation of cities and towns, MT Babin reported. The staff, during the pas. tthree months registered 260 invalids, and made trips to places where it was not possible for persons to visit the office. Where fingerprints could not be obtained a physicians certificate was used.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27
MERCURY CLIMBS
 TO 50 DEGREES

The mercury climbed to 50 de- grees early this afternoon as the weather continued to be far warmer than usual for this time of the year. Occasional rain to- night and tomorrow was predicted by the weatherman.
 Skates, sleds and skis brought by Santa Claus are still reposing under Christmas trees, their re- Cipients having no chance to use them. The high mark of the pres ent mild spell came on Christmas Day, when the temperature rose to 60 degrees. Yesterdays high was 5L
 Showers and sunlight alternate this morning, but the rain was not heavy at any time. The low est temperature reached during the night was 34 degrees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27

ford, all were granted nolles on pay ment of $10 each.
 The two men charged with road rules violation are Thomas Shea, fl, of p Roseland avenue, and Leonard Licursi, 28, of 127 Russell street, both given nolles on payment of $5.
 A reckless driving charge against Alfred Mucci, 9, of 84 Sumac street, was disposed with nolle on pay ment of $25.
 Charged with vagrancy, Edward Quirk, 35, of Waterbury was allowed continuance to tomorrow. Quirk has long record of minor offenses. A continuance to Jan. II was given to Edward J. Holland, 53, of 1473 Baldwin street, who is charged with assault and breach of peace. Hol- land is out on a $100 cash bond.
 Charles Henry, 20, colored of Wa terbury, received nolle on charge of vagrancy.
 Eula Thompson, 20, of 37 South Elm street, was put on a probation ary period to March 27, 1941 when charged with danger of falling into habit of vice. Judge Gaffney ordered her to return to her parents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27

all made darn fine buck privates when they were needed Sheila Barrett would find her dull ma- terial for a satire, but she would have made a swell heroine for Har- old Bell Wright She eats onions with hamburgerS 1. She doesn't know Peter Arno and vice versa.
 :. i. Shes her own Emily Post and insists you use your knife on that impossible hunk of lettuce When she goes into phone booth, it is to call her mother to say she'll be later than she thought, not to phone some other guy to meet her after she drops the one she's with .. She applauds when the American Flag is flashed on the screen -. She closes her eyes when she dances with you, and stays on key when she huns in your ear
 You can bet your life she isn't flirting with the sax player over your shoulder She's the gal your mother was and your sister is.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten- tiOns have been filed at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmar- tin:
 Stanley Simon, 52 Crown street, and Ellen Lusas, 479 Wilson street.
 Michael J. Cipriano, IFS Will kenda avenue, and Vincenta Wasiauskas, '193 South Leonard street.
 Frederick Reiser, WOlcott, and Adeline PaSeSrelli, no BidwelI street.
 Irving H. Robillard, 192 Grand street, and Lorraine Devoe, Naugatuck.
 Edward J. PoviIaitis, 457 Wash ingtOn avenue, and Valerie Pe- traitis, 29 Lawrence street.