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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-13

Their said that the Albert canal
defenSeS In Belgium had been brok-
on nj O second point northwest OF
HasSelt and that Germans crossing
Luxembourg Duehy had engage the
French forces IN South Belgium IN
battle)
The Dutch high command said
that German troops with armofed
cars had captured LnngStrNtt, city
OF important Dutch factories, but
that the Dutch were slowly regain
Ing control OF the situation In Rot.
terdam, Wheer German parachute
and airplane troops had been land
cd In large numbers
The southern part OF Rotterdam
sim was held by heNVily.armed but
small German units, which are with
out artillery, and which are NOW
being attacked successfully by our
forces" the Dutch said,
The Dutch statement broadcast
over the Hilversum radio, SAID that
Dutch avlntors "braVely attacked
important German positions, but re-
suits OF the attack were not stated,
The Germans are concentrating
their power In the south, II was
said, but were meeting the most de-
termined resistance.
There was extraordinary German
activity In the Amsterdam area and
1t was believed the German were
trying TO prevent reserve troops
from this part Of the country from
going south to meet advancing
French troops at the Mas (Meuse)
river and cut the Germans off from
Rotterdam,
Belgian troops were reported hold
ing their own along the Albert Can
al In the Liege area and Dutch, Bel
gian, British and French troops wree
now fighting side by side to halt the
German drive through Holland and
Belgium.
Dutch Get Good Help
Military sources at Paris report
ed that French mechaRized col
umn supported by Allied bombing
planes and artillery had joined Bel
Bihil iOlCto AAtd NilIShGd IllG 1Gi :
mans on the road near Tongres, 10
miles north Of Liege, after a stiff
battle.
I'm London, 1t was stated that
British land and air forces had in
tensifed counter blows against Tie
Germans in Belgium and along the
Dutch frontier and In the German
Rhineland. High sources said the
Germans obviously were gambling
on might thrust to win the war
quicklyD
Before the latest reports from the
front, the Dutch high command
had admitted that the Germans
had forced the Dutch back across
the Mas and Yssel rivers at several
points.
British cavalry had attacked Ger
man advance units somewhere in
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-14
court CONCURS
IN NLRB RULING

WASHINGTON The supreme
court Monday upheld the national
labor relations board in iss case
against the Waterman Steamship
Co. holding that the board had
sufficient evidence 10 prove the
company guilty Of unfair labor
practices.
The tribunal. reversing q deci-
sion Of the fifth u. s. circuit court
Of appeals. held that the courts
were specifically forbidden by con-
gress in the Wagner act from sub
shutting their judgment for that
of the labor board on disputed
facts.
The circuit court md. con-
tended that the board ruling
Was based On suspicion rather
than evidences.
Justice Hugo L. Black rejected
this finding Of the lower court In
= strongly worded opinion In which
the other justices concurred.
The case was the outgrowth of
friction between rival maritime
unions Of the American Federation
Of Labor and the Congress of In
dustriai Organizations.
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POPE SURVEYS
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years ending 1888. II showed the
companies were losing three per
cent on the policies they have been
writing in the state against bodily
INJURY and property damage.
The 1899 law provides that
/. when . driver loses his license
for drunken or reckless driv-
Ing or other criminal VIOLA
[ ton. he cannot drive q car
nor let anyone else in his fami-
l. ~ drive his car until he buys
\ $4,000 public liability and
|; property damage insurance
policy.
When the law first went into
effect last spring Sullivan pre-
-dicted the insurance companies
would be able to save enough be-
|seause of the fewer accidents TO
reduce their insurance premiums.
ONLY 1I8 RETURN
The law has forced 1901 drivers
off the highways and permitted
only 21s of them to return by
virtue Of having bought insurance
policies.
Safety campaigns about the
state during 1899 also reduced the
number of accidents and fatali-
ties under the 1888 toll. Sullivan's
survey, however, covered only the
five years period prior to 1899.
1t showed all insurance COM
panies in the state suffered 81
044, 095 in losses on bodily injury
insurance and took In $7.096, 910
in premiums. This gave them q
loss ratio Of 81 per cent, whereas
insurance companies say they have
ITO cut this to 81 per cent to break
even.
LOSS NOT OFFSET
/ In the property damage classi-
1ication of insurance, the COM
panies took in S2,o95,41e in in
surance and paid out $1,033. 795
for n loss ratio of only 49.6 per
cent. This saving, however. would
mot be enough to offset the 81
per cent ratio for public liability,
they say.
i Sullivan's survey also showed
there were 32s,764 cars in those
five years which carried property
damage insurance and 30.492 OF
fhem were involved In accidents
from which they put in claims. In
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our people to . career on re-
lief"
He said that the New Deal has
totally failed to recognize these
fundamental truths" but instead
'the New Dealers tell us our in
dustrial plant is all built that
government spending of a nations
savings is the answer"
rs 1t any wonder" Dewey
asked. that one-third of the ma
ton is ill-clothed, ill-housed and
ill-fed. as the president himself
has said? Is II any wonder that
nine millions of our people are still
out Of work."
UNDERCURRENT OF
DISTRUST
Dewey charged that develop
ment in the United States Ia lag
Ring because of the nationwide
undercurrent Of distrust and fear
OF the shifting policies Of the sd-
ministration in Washington .
because the New Deal has vllified
business men, levied punitive taxes
and IN the name of legitimate re-
form. has sought to rule or ruin
the commercial life of the coun-
try"
On the farm problem, Dewey
declared that at its heart there
has been a total failure TO restore
. reasonable parity between indus
trial and farm prices" This fall
xre, he continued, Ia one Of the
causes Of national discord. He
said the farmer can't sell at a
profit while labor and capital in
Industry are both unemployed
That's what's the matter
with the farmers market" he
said. That's why the farmer
gets no fair exchange for his
labor"
Il say TO you," Dewey de-
eldred. that any administrd-
ton which pretends TO be the
friend of the people and yet
negtects this problem Is no
friend Of the people. More
than that. any administration
tchich cannot make peace be-
tiCeen tcdrring factions Of Ia
Dor. or sUen betUeen itself
and labor or business is a
failure. And when such an
administration cannot make
peace eUen in its oton ranks 1t
ought to be pat out to make
iCoy for a united Republican
administration"
Dewey quoted from the re-
cent pronouncement Of the Exc
I euttve Council Of the American
Federation Of Labor that unem-
ployment is still the most acute
problem Of the nation" and that
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the public liability class, sSs.0 se
cars were covered and e.5s2 claims
for damages made.
DEATH TOLL DECREASED
A study Of the five insurance
territories" within the state In
dicstes that there may be some
rcadjustments In rates between
parts Of the state. Seattle. be-
cause Of its vigorous safety cam
paigns, cut its death toll considera-
bly, last year. This may make 1t
possible for lower rates there, but
officials here pointed out this
would require higher rates else
where In the state to offset the
drop because the state as a whole
is still 5 per cent over the figure
companies say they need to break
even-52 per cent.
The survey showed that Seattle
and Bellingham-Everett areas are
better from the insurance mans
standpoint because their losses
were lower compared to premiums
collected. The rest of the state
however, showed q less desirable
record.
A breakdown Of the survey
showed the following figures COW
ering insurance companies ex-
periences in the five districts In
writing bodily injury and prop
erty damage insurance:
Seattle area-bodily injury -
$4,003,s73 in premiums; $1.422. 0s4
in losses; loss ratio. 4s.7 per cent.
Property damage S615,733 in
premiums; S359,13s In losses: loss
ratio, 45.4 per cent.
Tacoma area-bodily injury
-e701, 962 In premiums, $751;
900 In losses; loss ratio, SIS
per cent. Property damage
S197,218 in premiums; s102,ss5
In losses; loss ratio, 80 per
cent.
Bellingham- Everett area-bodi-
ly injury-$351,533 in premiums.
$169.279 in losses; loss ratio, SOL
per cent. Property damage-$10o,-
$40 In premiums; $4s, 1898 in losses
loss ratio, 47.9 per cent.
Remainder of state-bodily in
jury-$2,42s.so 500 in premiums; 81
610,626 in losses; loss ratio. SIS
per cent. Property damage-ss20.-
S02 In premiums; s435. 667 in loss
es; loss ratio, 53.1 per cent.
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Lower Insurance
For Cars Doubtful
1889 Compulsory Law Against Criminal
Drivers Results in Loss to Companies
BY ARTHUR |. SCHOENI

Tacoma automobile owners, along with others through
out the state probably will get lower
result of the 1889 compulsory insurance law against crm
nal drivers survey by Insurance Commissioner William A.
Sullivan at Olympia indicating insurance companies were
losing money on such policies
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5000 IN AUDITORIUM

He learned To love the west
coast and his recollections always
remained vivid and inspiring My
first impressions OF its importance
In our national life came from him.
To-day find my admiration for
this vigorous western part Of our
country stronger than ever. II Ia
a particular pleasure to return
here and join with you in your
annual tribute to Abraham lin
coin"
Dewey spoke before a capacity
crowd Of more than 5000 persons
in Portland civic auditorium. under
auspices OF MultnornAh County Re-
publican central committee.
Thousands stood outside the an-
ditor1um and heard his speech
over a public address system. The
talk was also broadcast over a
radio nstwork- Dewey was intro
duced 20 the Portland audience by
Gov. Charles A. sprague. Of Ore
gon.
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American Production Plant
Running Down. Says Dewey

"the only possible practical way
to end unemployment is TO provide
jobs for the unemployed In pri-
vate industry" and from a recent
statement by John L. Lewis, Clio.
chairman. that after seven years
Of power 1t tthe democratic party
finds itself without solution for
the major questions OF unemploy-
ment, low national income, mount
ing internal debt, increasing d.
rect and consumer taxation and
restricted foreign markets"
But Dewey found hope for the
future.
NATIONAL UNITY SEEN
Slowly but surely. realization
Of the truth il again bringing the
nation to unity" he said. we are
returning TO an agreement on the
real detectives before US.
I'VE are seeing the truth
and can again work together.
The time has come 10 act To-
gether.
1T u time to give every Ameri-
can a chance to 20 to work. It Ia
time for America To enjoy the
plenty which Ia our birthright. II
IL time to restore real economic
freedom for every American. 1t
Is time again to prove that the
people of a free republic can
work in peace and prosper to-
gether. We shall again be .
house united 80 that all the world
may know that government Of the
people. by the people. and for the
people shall not perish from the
earth"
Dewey revealed that 40 years
ago his father started work as q
cub reporter on a newspaper in the
Northwest.
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the public liability class. sss.os
cars were covered and e.5s2 claim
for damages made.
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she were still RELAXED in sleep. Had she
gathered the import of that whispered
talk7 If 80. she gave no hint Of it.
With twitching fingers Lotze sifted
among the papers in his case. He was
making a futile pretense at co0centra-
ton, and for an hour he did not speak.
His huge form seemed to have shrumk.
and bright pinpoints of moisture were
on his forehead. When the train at last
began to slow down ut the frontier
station. his eyes were on the door as it
to reassme himself that the Ober-
meister was still on guard.
Raeburn contrived to yawn. DO
you think there will be long halt
tonight, Herr Doktor?
YES" Lot1e moistened his Lips.
The Gestapo have been searching the
train for an assassin. We won't leave
for the frontier till he's found"
The train jerked to stop. Voices OF
control officers could be heard in the
corridor; rapid questions came from
the next compartment. DR.. Lotze
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crossed to the door and tugged it back
a couple of inches. Keep all officials
out of here" he growled at the Ober-
meister. These are my orders. This
door must not be opened while the
train is in the station"
Il hope the Gestapo find their
man," commented Raeburn. rs he
trying to slip across the frontier?
mo; he's ON this train for another
purpose" Lotze braced back his
massive shoulders, but his face wore a
distorted smile. "Ah. 50 the Fraulein
is awaken
Forgive me. Herr Doktor Il am
very tired" With a sigh the girl closed
her eyes again
The passing minutes were like an
eternity. When Raeburn offered. a
casual remark. DR.. Lotze cut him
short; the man was sweating with fear.
And then the corridor door was pushed
open.
They've got him. Herr Doktorr'
The police officer pointed to strug-
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do you know England well then?"
II spent some years there. I've got
friends who can get me information -
at price"
"You understand the position. l
hope. You pay for this information
yourself"
Eyes, know that" Raeburn said
slowly. II may have to pay heavily.
so III expect generous fee from
Berlin. They pay in advance?
There was a curl on the protruding
lips. Payment is on results, my
friend - and the value of the results
are decided by one man."
Raeburn shrugged. IF that's usual.
guess can't complain"
How can you get your messages
through to Copenhagen?'
That's where my secretary viii be
useful, Herr Doktor."
DR.. Lotze's small black eyes were
hard, inimical. and another question
was on his lips when the door Of the
compartment was pushed open. The
man who saluted the Gauleiter wore
the rank-badges Of police Ober-
meister. There was a rapidly whis-
pered conversation. and the officer
withdrew.
Raeburn checked a gasp, for Lotze
was sitting stiffly in his corner. his
long thin fingers clenched on the table
before him. The mans face had now
sickly pallor. At the edge Of the drawn
blind one could see the erect figure
of the Obermeister in the corridor.
They had got wind of the projected
attempt on Lotze's life! From the tail
of his eye, Raeburn noted that Venetia
Osmond lay back on the cushions as if
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luggage I've left back at my hotel"
DR.. Lotze exhaled a breath of harsh
impatience. But we must discuss our
business tonight! It can't wait
want to phone Berlin about it on my
return tomorrow"
MY rcgretsl How can we travel
without our papersT
They can be sent orr said Lotze
ansrily. IFS my word not enough at
tho frontier station? This way. Herr
Steubenr'
A railroad official had stepped for
ward. To make a move now was to
invite discovery. They were ushered
through a special barrier to reserved
compartment at the front of the train.
Raebun's throat was dry. Coffee was
placed on the folding table. and he
was glad to gulp down the hot liquid
Is the train moved out Of the station.
well talk things over in few
minutes. Herr Stenben." DR.. Lotze
opened a large attach& case and
spread some papers on the table BE-
tween them. In her own corner.
Venetia Osmond lay back with closed
eyes.
she's asleep? said Lotze presently.
staring at the inert figure. The girls
lips were slightly parted; a red-god
curl cleaned against the whiteness of
her cheek.
She's tired out. Herr Doktor. But
we can talk. for she knows my plans.
In fact. I'm counting on her help"
Lotze nodded.
How do you propose to get into
England, Herr Steuben?" he asked
abruptly.
Il can arrange it in Copenhagen"
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Cling figure being dragged down to the
platform.
Lotzes relief showed itself in long
gasp. Thank you, Obermeister. You
leave the train here? Good night!i
The man saluted and withdrew. The
door across the corridor slammed;
other doors were shut. as control
officers stepped off the train.
1--WE won't be long now. Herr
Steuben. Three miles to the frontierr'
With comfortable sigh. DR.. Lotze lit
a cigar and lay back. Our talk was
interrupted, my friend. We were
speaking about your secretary. Do
you propose to leave her at Copen-
hagen when you 60 into England?"
Yes. My information will come
through a London business firm. She's
got a friend in their Copenhagen
agency"
The small dark eyes rested upon
her. She'll travel often to Kotzberg?
Perhaps she'd better report to me
personally"
''As you wish, Herr Doktor. But Of
course it will depend on how often 1
can get information through from
London"
A thin straight lance of smoke rose
from the mans cigar. Fascinated,
Raeburn watched it curl into spirals
as DR.. Lotze paused, then leaned for
ward. Tell me this, Herr Steuben.
How can you find the dates when con-
voys leave British ports?"
My plans are quite simple. Need
go into details?"
Lotze was watching him out Of half
closed eyes, LET me tell you some
thing, Herr Steuben. Ten days ago
there was an unfortunate accident
which involved the death of a certain
man in an English seaport town. He
had been selling us false information
about convoy dates. To accept pay
from both sides is the most dangerous
game an agent can play"
Raeburn laughed. is that warn
ing?"
What is the name of the Copen-
hagen agency you mention. Herr
Steuben? We're still within the from
tiers of the Reich. If I'm not satisfied,
there's time to send you back"
"Faroday and Company" replied
Raeburn promptly. giving the first
name that came into his head.
DR.. Lotze examined typewriter
sheet of foolscap from his attache case.
His frigid look changed to one of
frank suspicion. There's no English
agency of that name in Copenhagen.
You must think again."
Raeburn's mouth had gone parched.
Here was a piece of devilish luck!
That's the London firm" he insisted.
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Japan Power|ess
To Bar Burma Road F,
Says Ambassador
Dr.. Hu Sees Possible
Attempt by Nippon
War on Britain

Or. HUI Shih. Chinese Ambassador
70 this country, said yesterday ne
does not believe Japan can do any
thing about the opening OF the
Burma road unless 1t should at
tempt war on Britain.
we can't protect the road with
anti-aircraft guns and planes the
envoy admitted at luncheon ad-
dress but what can the Japanese
planes do? The road Is long and we
have many trucks, many workers
to keep the road in repair. All the
enemy aggressors can hope to do Is
hit q small percentage Of trucks,
blast . few craters in the road"
The opening of this important
supply road yesterday. he went on
to say, plus United States conscrip-
ton and United States licensing OF
scrap iron has given the Chinese
a great moral boost" and he be-
lieves 1t will result in important
Chinese offensive action.
Stresses Aid to British Too.
At the same time he stressed the
Importance of United States eco
nomic and war materials aid both to
China and Great Britain and
warned that the two nations could
mot long" continue their struggle
against deliberate aggression" with
out this assistance.
He avoided answering question
L.
countries could actually win their
wars without armed American in
tervention, but said that Japan
now is pretty badly begged down IN
our vast country"
my people" DR.. Hu asserted, ARE
prepared to fight on. and they have
these things in their favor-large
geographic space. large numbers OF
people and a traditional sense OF
national.unity. In the next two or
three years, with help from Amer
lea, We may hope to fight much
better"
Russia a Mystery"
Russia, he said, has been very
good to US" but admitted that the
true personality of the Soviet re-
gime is much a mystery" Also
he said that Russia was in danger
Of a "two-front" war before so very
long, presumably with Germany and
Japan.
He stressed the point that the
United States and the remaining
democratic states of the world "are
at last beginning to realize that the
japanese aggression against us be-
ginning in July, 1887, was the start
OF the present second World War
that the war in China is thus an
integral part of the European war
Its effects may not be far away
from this hemisphere-let us hope
that your country may avoid in
volvement. But If your liberty and
security are not affected in at least
some way. it will be remarkable
He characterized Americas peace
time draft as 'one of the greatest
events in world history"
He spoke before the Junior Board
OF Commerce at the Annapolis
Hotel.