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Evening star., 1940-08-05

kte. Frederic william VILE.
When the President recently re-
ceived member of the william
Allen White Committee to Defend
America by Aiding the Allies, he
is said to have indicated he heartily
favors selling the British the out
dated ships. But F. D. r. reputedly
insists he should have, and is en-
titled to have, Republican sup
port. If Willkie reveals his own
approval Of the proposition this OBJ
server Is assured that the White
House would act Immediately and
afnrmatively. It would then have
reasonable ground to believe that
bipartisan public opinion, as well
as congressional sentiment, would
probably rally to F. d. RS support
In the affair. The United States
would thus be enabled to render a
genuine service to the British cause
in the hour Of its supreme need.
Meantime campaign politics appar-
emily bars the way.
%& X
People Favor Sale.
Members Of Congress are hearing
from the country in response to the
advertised appeal for pressure at
Washington favoring sale of the
destroyers. The office of Senator
Pepper. Democrat. OF Florida re-
ports that his mail, which he be-
lieves typical, reflects that people
approve the deal in about the ratio
OF seven to three. Opposition is
centered in the isolationist Middle
West. Proponents are confident
that If Roosevelt and Willkie once
agree on its merits it can be put
through in short order. Everything
momentarily seems to depend on
the rather unimportant punctilio Of
who shall make the first overture
for q meeting OF their minds. It
should not be beyond the capacity
Of political diplomacy, even at so
embattled an hour, to bring the Pres
ident and the Republican Standard
bearer together on matter of crit
ical importance. The White COM
mittee bases its appeal to sell the
ships on the slogan that between
us and Hitler stands the British
feet"
Law Permits Transaction.
From an informed quarter comes
evidence that, contrary to some
what widespread misunderstanding
recent action in Congress would
fully legalize the destroyer sale.
H. R. 10100, as passed by the House
June %, contained a paragraph pro-
viding that no naval vessel might
be disposed Of in any way without
the consent of Congress" July II
the House concurred in a Senate
amendment striking out that phrase
and substituting except as now pro-
vided by law" The pertinent clause
as finally enacted in H. r. 1892,
reads:
Notwithstanding the provision
of any other law, no military or
naval weapon. ship, boat, air.
craft, munitions, supplies, or
equipment. to which the United
States has title, In whole or in
part, or which have been con-
tracted for, shall hereafter be
transferred, exchanged, sold or
otherwise disposed Of in any
Evening star., 1940-08-05

orally are Seething with impatience
at the national committee. Pic
lures Of President Roosevelt and
Secretary Wallace are conspicuous
for their rarity on the seventh floor
Of the National Press Building,
where the committee holds sway,
and there are reports that no Roose-
velt-Wallace campaign buttons are
obtainable. Opportunities for effec-
tive pre-campaign publicity are
being lost or wasted. The general
Evening star., 1940-08-05

Egland's destroyers at an alarming
rate.
Both American and English
naval authorities agree that the time
may come very soon when England
will have to obtain additional de-
stroyers, or face the possible loss of
the Channel. Thus the time is al
ready at hand when the central issue
OF American national policy must be
squarely met by the national leaders.
The American Navy has more than
Evening star., 1940-08-05

banner position in party organiza-
tion is expected to help hold the
Empire State in the New Deal col
umn next November.
The other reason was the fact
that Mr.. Flynn Is on friendly terms
with Mr.. Farley. The other two
suggestions for Big Jim's post were
Federal Security Administrator Nc
Mutt Of Indiana, who saved the day
for President Roosevelt and Secre-
tarv Wallace at Chicago. and Leo r.
Evening star., 1940-08-05
The Capital Parade
Navel Authorities Here Soy 50 Destroyers Would Meet
Engonds Need to Retain ChonneI Control

Although interested parties have seduous tried to confuse the
issue the facts Of the English destroyer problem
not to be defeated the English Channel must be held
craft cannot waters
hotia
Evening star., 1940-08-05
President Put
On Spot by
Hatch Act
Roosevelt Faces
Unprecedented Curb
In Reelection Drive
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.

To what extent is the President
Of the United States, whether run
ming for second or a third term,
now definitely inhibited by the
Evening star., 1940-08-05


and English naval authorities also destoyes
would meet Engand whether make the
Sroyers available, to risk victory.
Only third of the England has lost are actually sunk
Inc other thirds in
o new English desroy will be sliding down the the
ouong program started at the beginning
winch trained crews available England would the English
gong until the rate of destroyer
with the rate at which damaged
Evening star., 1940-08-05
E England, at Even Money

Those who are trying confuse the DESTROYER concentrated
OF course on disseminating the
na aiding ENGLAND now throwing after bad Recently
o example, reference publicly
close to the President home
English would be beaten point
dr to William c. But diplomat qualned
Judge Enends nts the description the Ambassador
referred TO was Bultt he be talking different
most people with whom he talked
Actually the competent Departments
believe that England gets the desroyers
even Only the deroyefs they
victory clearly sight Thus presents
FORM Is this country to bet SO desoers England
are we to sit passve by acknowledging interests deeply
That the the choice before the put
American officials best able to Judge the matter Another widely dis
senated theory that the
letting Atlantic may true of
in the lower
strategy But the highest naval Officers
Evening star., 1940-08-05

General Utilities Candidate"
Indications are now Forthcoming
that New Dealers will center their
attack on Willkie as the general
utilities candidate" Late Demo-
cratic publicity. thus stigmatizing
him, also cites evidence that Willkie
was once "a Tammany brave" hav-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
SpECIALTIES

THE MARINETTE SHOP lS6 Grand St. Dial 3-437O Stocking "Stuffers" a whole table of them at .25 and 50 each. Dent forget your wraps, ties and seals. You can get them all to match and thus gay up your Christmas packages.
 COME IN AND HEAR
 THE CHRISTMAS CAROLS!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
PUBLIC SPEAKERS IN
 YEARLY OBSERVANCE

The Waterbury Public Speaking club held its annual Xmas party last night at the Silver Chalet. More than sixty persons attended. George Haynor, president, was chairman of the program committee. A playlet ''No Christmas for Horace" and a talk on eThe Origin of Christmas" by Mary Phelan, was part of the varied program. Gifts were distrib- uted by Roy Ferris as S=nta Claus.
 Included in the cast of the play were: Francis Kelly, Frances Mar ron, Cecilia OReilly, Mary Mulhall, Esther Mccarthy Laura Camisa and Albert Reher. A Christmas quiz was directed by George Haynor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
Merry Christn1as!
State Health Department Sends Unique Greet ings to Friends, Outlining the Achievements for
 Better Health in Connecticut

The State Department of Health mailing greetings contain smmr of achievements of the preaced To who concerned in Public HeaGreetng your com munites open up your gifts they will find: Mothers saved the of childbirth Every possible to protect against disease Records of lives O disease Rays of hope prolonging Yesterdays problem solved by odays Knowledge Crippled children given chance to useful Hopes for better housing brighter
 Risks industry eened through occupationa Interest in health being put practical Safer eating places result of sanitary practices Teamwork of all agencies in the communitys Marriage license resulting congenital syphilis Adequate food through careful budgeting selection Sound physical dental health through preschoo
  THE STATE DEPARTMENT HEALTH SENDS BEST WISHES
 FOR HOLIDAY SEASON!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
CHANGES MADE TN
 ELECTRICAL CODE

New changes in the national elec- trical code were explained by City Electrical Inspector Martin O'Rourke at a special meeting called by him last night in the auditorium of. the Connecticut Light & Power Co. Electrical contractors and off, cials of the engineering department of the Connecticut Light & Power Co. attended the meeting.
 Effective January 1, the changes affecting the local electrical ordi- nances will include installation of heavier wiring on outside service in the construction of new homes. A heavier wiring for the kitchen ap- pliances' service and putting galvan- ized pipe on outside work. A 5 to 10 per cent increase in the price of the wire work was estimated by MT. ORourke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
-e IT's NEW-FoR cHRIsTMAs
For the En1pLoye
BY W. IF. WILSON

Problem of a gift for an employe is one that often stumps an ap- preciative employer.
 A multi-use present is the sPencilite," combination pencil fiashlight. It fits easily into purse pr pocket and is handy for read ing programs in the theater, l, making nlemos at night or finding keyholes.
 For stenographers, an ideal gift is the new Pat Pen and Pencil Combination. Both pen and pencil < ere hard to lose for each is att tached to a chain that zips back to its spring reel holder after it's used. They pin on the dress SO !. they're always handy.
 Keylite" is certain to please. It's a tiny fiashlight with attrac- tive key chain finished in gold ? colored metal.
 In like vein, there's ''Kcinkey," " a combination coin and keyholder. It saves lot of embarrassment when she needs coin quickly for telephone, parking meter, bus fare or newspaper, etc. It holds a dol lars worth of coins in dimes, nickels tokens. Any bridge-playing stenogra- pher will enjoy Cruver Bridge Pad, made of colorful plastic in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18

knitting basket or as a magazine rack.
 'Date-O-Pad" makes grand business gift. It is handsome combination of perpetual calendar and looseleaf memorandum tray, and comes in chrome, satin brass or English bronze.
 "Thermadex" is another desk ornament that any businessman or woman will fird useful. It com pines a dependable accurate thermometer with a fountain pen stand and a guaranteed pen. A plastic unit, it is made in three colors.
 Another dual purpose gift is the "EaSy-to-See" desk thermometer. Its crystal clear dial is mounted on a felt-lined chrome, bronze or onyx base and makes an attrac- tive desk or mantelpiece conven- fence. A pointer, like a minute hand, shows the temperature on the large saucer-shaped dial. It's also heavy enough to make an ex- cellent paperweight.
 An airplane traveller will great ly appreciate the "Sky Boy" a fountain pen especially designed for travel at high attitudes.
 This sleek beauty has some pat ented arrangement of its insides so it won't leak or spurt when opened aloft as ordinary pens are likely to do because of lighter air pressure.
 It also writes perfectly at ground levels or anywhere.
 NEXT: For the neighbOrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18

had been adopted by family 1iaa- ed Jacobsen.
 The Jacobs family told the adopt ed brother of Henry,s existence and both men began their search. After years of heartbreakirg experiences in looking up Jacobsens and Lor- enzes, Lawrence was in Iowa City for a visit and decided to look up an Ernest E. Jacobs.
 The two men paled when a rapid checkup by Lawrence disclosed their search was ended. Jacobs later said his hands were shaking three hours later so that he could not shave.
 Once Jacobs had rented a room near the Iowa State Fair grounds lat Des Moines. Lawrence was work ing in the Minnesota harvest fields at the time. When he returned, his landlady told him:
 Henry, a boy from Iowa City stayed in your room during the fair and he looked enough like you to be your brother. If he isn't, he ought to be-"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18

They are Henry Lawrence, 52, a Des Moines coal miner, and Ernest E. Jacobs, 51, Iowa City. The two men spent most of their lives with in 120 miles of each other and Ja- cobs once slept in Lawrence'S bed without knowing it.
 In 1891, their mother a German who could neither speak nor write English, was widowed at Cedar Rapids and unable to support the two brothers and two sons and a daughter by a previous husband.
 She agreed to the adoption of Ernest by an Iowa City couple named Jacobs, agreeing never to see the child again. Several years later she took the rest of her fam fly to Des Moines, where she mar ried again.
 Henry's father was named Lor- eng, but his mothers third husband understood it as Lawrence and wrote it that way, and the mother was unable to tell that it was in- correct since she could not read And she told Henry that his brother
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18

jade green or cream with satin steel plate inside the frame. A spring clamp holds sheets at top. The steel plate furnishes good writing surface. It comes com plete with score and set of tally sheets.
 The Lapdesk is another sugges- tion. Made of lightweight but strong plywood, the Lapdesk holds stationery on the lap at just the right angle for easy writing. It also makes a dandy book rest for easy chair or bed and doubles as a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18

Boylston, Mass.-UP)-W. Gray Harris never goes looking for a Christmas tree. He has one growing in his living room beside a tiny brook. The brook in Harris unusual house is handmade but the tree grows out of a real ledge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
Iowa Brothers Separated 49 Years
 But Live Only l2O Miles Apart

Des Moines Ia Dec 18(UPTwo brothers 49 have pledged other often years of unsuccessful searching brought
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-01
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCHES

Christian Science Church Service
Report for Sunday, March 3: Subject
Christ Jesus"
Golden Text: II Corinthians 4:G.
God, who commanded the light to
shine out of darkness, hath shined
in our hearts, to give the light Of the
knowledge of the glory of God in the
face of Jesus Christ.
A Bible Citation from the Lesson
Sermon: John 1873, 25 and 26. Jesus
answered and said unto him, If a
man love mo, he will keep my words;
and my Father will. love him. and we
will come unto him. and make our
abode with HIM. %. These things
have / spoken unto you, being yet
present with you. 26. But the Com
fOrter, which is the Holy Ghost.
whom the Father will send in my
name, he shall teach you all things,
and bring all things to your remcm-
brance, whatsoever have said unto
you.
Ccrrelative from the Textbook,
Science and Health with Key to the
Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy;
Christ, as the spiritual or true idea
Of God, comes now as of old, preach
ing the gospel TO the poor, healing
the sick, and casting out evils.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-01
NEW CENTURY CLUB

The Home Making Glass nicely
demonstrated what goes on in school
when they entertained the members
of the Milford New Century Club this
week in the high school on Lake
avenue. The meeting was called at
the usual time, $3.50 o'clock, by the
president, Mrs. Wilson S. Vinyard,
and was then turned over to the
chairman of the day, Mrs. Franklin
NAPLES, who had enlisted the help
Ct Mrs. Elsie Lowe and Miss Alma
Seely for an American Homes pro-
gram. Glasses from the seventh to
the twelfth grades were represented
by several members who told of their
studies in foods, making of clothing.
study of social advantages. care of
children and home care. The pro-
gram was announced by Esther
Greenley, a senior. One group of
ninth grade girls had a discussion
OF the Problems and Treatment of
Children" Another group of the
home making class demonstrated the
articles of clothing they had made
by wearing them and describing the
materials. Joyce Wilkie talked of
sewing at home and how the know
ledge gained in class helped with
this. Ruth Williams spoke of how the
work i'm class had influence her fu-
tuTe by determining her desire TO be
a home making teacher. After the
program tea, sandwiches, cookies
and mints. made by the students were
served to the guests. Pouring were
Virginia Geyer and Sara May Ben
nett. The afternoon was of profit to
the members Oi the club and very en-
joyable to the students. who were
glad TO show the work and the pro-
gress made in classes taught by Mrs.
Lowe and Miss Seely Next week
will be Music Day. Mrs. Davis r.
Grier is bringing to the club two
students of the Wilmington School of
Music. who will present a program.
Miss Jane Terry, who delighted her
audience last year on Music Day by
her playing of piano solos and JOS
eph LanxilOtti, viOlinist. They will
BE- assisted by Miss Marjorie MulhOl-
land. contra!tO, who will sing
group of songs. Plans are going for
ward for March is, which is the date
for the annual visit of the state pres
ident, Mrs. L. MulfOrd Taylor The
members will prepare and enjoy
covered dish luncheon on that date.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-01
KENT FRUIT GROWERS
PLANNING PROGRAM
,oontInusa from rIrs. rass,

(COntinued from FIRST ragel
conference room i'm the State Board
OF Agriculture building, which was
attended by DR.. T. F. Manns, plant
pathOlogist of the University of Del
aware and secretary of the society,
IA. Bailey Thomas. of Camden; Erwin
R. Dick, of Smyrna, Leslie G. Knapp,
Nassau, and Otto Sanger, of EastOn,
Md, in addition to County Agent
Russell Il. Wilson. The committee of
Kent county fruit growers appointed
by the Peninsula Horticultural So
ciety to assist the county agent in
| tanning for this summer meeting
includes Frank W. Richardson, Nell
son Emory, A. Bailey Thomas and
Arthur F. Walker
Although definite plans for this
summer meeting cannot be made at
this early date, it seems to be the
opinion of a number of fruit grow
efs that such meeting should be
in the nature of a field day to in
clude possibly two or three apple
orchards In which experiments in
disease and insect control will have
been conducted this year by the Del
aware experiment station. In the
meantime the committee and the
county agent will appreciate any
suggestions from growers as to the
type of summer meeting they desire,
for this proposed field day can be a
most interesting and worth while
affair if properly planned to meet
the spraying problems in this area.
Within the mean future the orchard
spray service for the 1910 season
will start with the mailing of timely
spray notes which will be prepared
by DR.. X. J. Kadow, plant pathOlo-
gist, and DIR. L. A. Stearns, entOmOl-
ogist, of the Delaware experiment
station, and distributed to the fruit
growers through the county exten-
sion Office. Those growers who have
not been receiving these orchard
spray notes in previous years are
requested to notify their extension
Office Of their desire to have their
names placed on the mailing list il
they would ike to have this infOr-
nation during the coming spring
and summer months
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-01
CLARENCE X. LYNCH is
ROTARY CLUB SPEAKER
tconlInuea Ion - 10

cording TO officer Lynch, to secure
1000 cooperation from all drivers
end to educate new drivers in the
fundamentals Of safety.
Officer Lynch also stressed the
need for safety in the home, citing
many instances OF fatal and near
fatal mishaps which have happened
In what are considered the best or
dered homes, when the element OF
earelessness was allowed to enter
the homes.
Following his address, Officer
Lynch gave a safety quiz to the
members OF the Milford Club.
Mayor Edward G. Evans, vice pres
ident Of the club, was appointed by
President Frank Elton, "a committee
ol one to cooperate with the police
in their safety campaign.
Club Secretary August Faix was
instructed by a unanimous vote of
the clubs membership to write a
cOngratulatOry letter to Superinten-
cent of State Police Norman Purnell,
for having a man of such high calibre
as Officer Lynch, on the force. A
man willing to give up his own free
periods to aid in a campaign that
will eventually make Delaware high
ways and homes not only the ma
tiOn's best, but the nations safest.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-01

The AIizpah Circle will meet with
Mrs. Mayme Macklin. South Walnut
street, Tuesday evening, March 5.
The Jolly Girl Reserves of Milford
are giving a leap year theatre par
t. Friday, Marc1 /. After the movies
they will be served at the home of
J. G. Scott, 449 Church street.
Why do any baking on March 3?
Get all your good things at the bake
held in the Ben Franklin Store. If
you wish anything special. get in
touch with Mrs. Wallace McFaul.
A covered dish luncheon at Mill
wood Hall on Thursday night, March
:. Come and bring your covered dish
and Csc. See what st. Patrick's menu
can do for your appetite. Served at 6
o'clock.
The Mite Society of the First
Presbyterian Church will serve a
turkey platter supper. including ice
cream and cake, to the congregation
at $3.50 p. m, Wednesday, March 6.
Price 4Oc. Following the supper THE
Forum" will present a short pro-
gram.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-01
LOCAL and STATE NEWS

Mrs. Susanna Evans fell over a
wire in her yard and fractured her
right wrist this week. She was treat
ed by DE, William Marshall.
Buy your pies and cakes and good
things to eat at the. Ben Franklin
Store on Saturday. March 3, spon-
sored by the Primary Department OF
the Avenue Methodist Church.
DR.. Frank HRrsOn, pastor OF Ave
rue Methodist Church of Milford,
will be the speaker at the Lenten
prayer service in Christ Chapel OF
AsbuTy Methodist Church, Harring-
ton, this Friday night.
The monthly meeting Of the Ladies
Aid of the Avenue Methodist Church
will be held on Friday, March 8. at
3 O'Clock, instead of on "wednesday.
Because of an important meeting in
Dover on Wednesday which Mrs. NJ.
Haswell Pierce, the president, must
attend, the meeting is being postpon-
ed until the above date. The meeting
will be held in Mrs. McFaufs Sun
DAY school room.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-01
KENT FIREMEN HELD
MEET AT CAMDEN
tConunued from FIRST PaEej

The ladies' night committee an
ROunced the possible selection of Do
yer for tie entertainment to be Civ
EN- Friday night, April u. Chief
Thomas Reker delved into-the fige re-
ports of the new year but criticized
the local fire recorders for not send
ing in the reports from each individ-
ual fire from their locality. John NJ.
Roe, of Dover, thanked the assOcia-
tiOn for the beautiful flowers sent to
ham during his recent illness. Flow
ers were also ordered sent to Past
State President +. S. Jones, of Mid
dietOwn, who is seriously i'll in the
Delaware Hospital, Wilmington. Re-
turing county president, Joseph E.
Swain of CheswOld, was presented
with a past presidents badge by
State Secretary W. W. PettyjOhn
While in Office Mr. Swain made an
excellent record, attending all the
meetings during the year of his ad-
ministration.
Bowers Fire Company announced
they would like to open school of
instruction; plans were made to Sc
cure an instructor and open the
school. They also asked for an Opin-
ion on a iuniOt FIRE department, that
is young men in their community be-
tween Is and 1S years who are
much help 10 the company at times.
II seemed to be the opinion of the
association that all fire companies
made their own laws, but in no case
SHOULD they fail to meet the issue in
the state courts. should young fire.
men get injured. Some, however,
thought q written agreement signed
by the parents of the minor, would
relieve the company of any liability.
The Mutual Relief Association in
sures members in companies from 16
TO 20.