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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-08
British Captain Declares
Maxi Raider Severely Hit
AT ONTEVIDEO
Dozen Shell Scars Seen On
One Side OF British
Cruiser
BY HAROLD X. MILKS

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay. Dec. Z.
-R-Hit by nearly a dozen shells
from a German raider, the British
auxiliary cruiser Carnarvon Castle
put into Montevideo harbor late to-
day and her captain, H. M. H. Hardy,
declared his opponent ran away SO
badly damaged that she will undoubt-
eddy be caught and destroyed"
He declined, however, to disclose
how many of his own sailors had
been killed by the German shells.
Other details of the hour and a half
battle Thursday likewise remained
hidden behind admiralty silence"
Some Dead
However, informed sources said
there were at least a dozen wounded
and some dead on the bulky mer-
chant cruiser, which put into Mon
tevideo harbor a week less than a
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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-08
CARDINAL SCORES
U. S. WAR SEEKERS
Real Americans Ought To
Think OF Own Country
First, He Says
BY FRANK CAREY

BOSTON, Dec. 7.-R- William
Cardinal O'Connell, declaring this
nation should keep out of war and
work for a permanent peace, to-
day denounced "propagandists for
war; at home and certain expa-
triates" he said were seeking to
have America become a sort OF
tail-end of a foreign empire
mot only should we keep out OF
war as the best thing for America
and Americans" said the dean OF
the nations Roman Catholic heir
archy in an interview on the eve
of his 81st birthday, ''but we might
well be turning our thoughts to-
ward a speedy and permanent
peace among the nations"
Notwithstanding the too-preva-
lent propaganda from all sides, the
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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-08
FRANCO AIRS HIS
COLONIAL VIEWS
French Ambassador Is Told
Friendship Depends On
How France Acts

MADRID, Dec. 7.-R-Generalls-
simo Francisco Franco, referring
generally to SPANS colonial aspira-
tons, declared today that whoever
may have intentions contrary to
Spain's legitimate ambitions cannot
long boast of keeping u friendship"
He made the remark in receiving
the new French ambassador, Fran
co.'s Pietri, and said he was conf
dent of Frances good will" a good
will to be made manifest in "a most
sincere acknowledgement" OF the
notorious and serious injustice
done Spain in the past.
France, he added, should not re-
turn to past error" and upon this
point would depend the relations that
may prevail between the two coun
tries Gin the universal enterprises
which destiny orders us to carry
oat."
It has been set forth many times
here that Spain feels she ought to
have a larger place in Africa.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-08
F. R. Pledges
u. s. Help
At Once

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 up
-Embattled Greece has been
promised immediate American
assistance in an exchange of
messages between President
Roosevelt and King George IL,
and high quarters indicated to-
night that the aid would include
warplanes.
Mr.. Roosevelt's message,
made public by the state de-
partment, did not specify the
form in which help would he
given, simply pledging King
George that ''steps r being
taken'' to provide assistance in
line with "the settled policy of
the United States to extend aid
to those governments end
peoples who defend themselves
against aggression"
From the Greek legation and
high American sources, how
ever, came indications that
warplanes, urgently needed be-
cause of the overwhelming
Italian odds in the air, were
first on the list.
Asked Last Month
Cimon Diamantopoulos, tn
Greek minister, requested assis
ance in securing warplanes ar
other war weapons and materia
;hree weeks ago in discussion
With Sumner Welles, undersecr,
AIRY of state.
After Mr.. Roosevelt's messas
Vas made public, an official at IT,
legation said that Cree
had been promised ANY kind
lelp it wants" Warplanes were Il
major item, he added, but cmpn;
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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-08
Greeks Capture Deluino,
Launch Drive To Take
Capital BY Christmas
|ELBASANA NEXT GOAL
Greeks Fiercely Pressing
Counter Invasion Huge
Stores Captured
ROMANS BOMB TOWNS
BY the Associated Press

ATHENS, Dec. s. (Suri-
day)-Greek soldiers, shout
ing the new battle cry, "Tirana
by Christmas have taken
Belvino, about 10 miles north
east of the newly = captured
town of Porto Edda and are
closing in on the abandoned
Italian base at Argirocastro,
it was reported early today.
The Greek high command
reported the capture of the
town and said it's soldiers had
fought "successful local en-
fragments" against the 1tal-
ians at various points along
the front from the sea to the
Yugoslav frontier. Prisoners
were taken.
All Italian bases in south
ern Albania now are behind
the Greeks except Argirocas-
tro, and the Greeks are clos
ling in on that.
Base City Fired
Italian forces were said to have
abandoned the inland base, leaving
part of it in flames, and convers-
ing Greek vanguards were reported
already to have established contact
ready to push in.
although each days advances by
Greece's army marks a new ebb IN
Italy's reversed invasion, Greek SOL
diers apparently havve cut out a
big order for themselves with I'M
billions to be in Albania's capital IN
less than three weeks.
(Tirana is 80 miles straight north
of Argirocastro but they are sepa'
rated by wild mountains in an al
most roadless country.
IF the Greek hope is fulfilled, it
seems more likely that it will be
done by mountaineer troops on tie
northern front. A Greek spokesman
said today they were advancing to-
ward Elbasani, 25 miles from Tirana,
along the Pogradetz-Elbasani road
and up the Devol river valley.)
In preparation for occupying Argi'
rocastro, dispatches from the front
said Greek forces have taken over
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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-08

Two contributions were made to
the Star-News Empty Stocking fund
yesterday, bringing the total of the
fund to date to $~240.43, which is far
short of the amount necessary If all
the youngsters in the city are to be
happy as they should be on Christ
mas morning.
And while the amount in the funds
remains low, many calls r being
made on the fund calls which
cannot and must not be refused.
Among those received yesterday
was the following:
Dear Santa Claus:
II have a little boy at the age of
2 years, and I am a sick woman in
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-08
DUCE FACES TROUBLE
Heavy Penalties Decreed
In Effort To Speed Up
War Production
SILENT ON CAMP AlGN
By the Associated Press

ROM E, Dec. T. Heavy
penalties for Italian farmers
withholding their production
from compulsory storage and
for mine owners failing to
speed up operations were dis
closed today almost coincl-
IDENTIFY with the resignation
of the second high Fascist
military commander to step
down within two days.
At the same time, the gov
ernment's needs impelled it to
order "the greatest impetus"
lin the production of war ma
terials generally.
With the same phraseology
used yesterday in announcing
the resignation of Marshal
Pietro Badoglio as chief of
the Italian armies - lat his
own request" - the govern
ment told the people that
General Count Cesare Maria
|de Vecchi di Val Cismon had
left his command in the Dode-
jcanese Islands to be sue
ceeded by General Ettore
Bastico.
A Parallel Case
Just as in the case of Badoglio-
who, said many gossips, had ad.
vised against the campaign against
Greece-official quarters and the
newspapers maintained silence as
to the reason for this newest mill.
tary shakeup.
Bastico, who led blackshirt troops
in Ethiopia and Spain, was called
from his command of Italy's north
ern army of the Pc to govern
the Dodecanese and command their
armed forces.
General Ugo Cavallero's accept
ance of Badoglio's old post was
taken as sufficient evidence that
he was in agreement on military
policy with the supreme command
er, Premier Mussolini himself.
The cabinets decision to penalize
recalcitrant farmers was made Dec.
3, but was made public only today.
For any farmer withholding his
production from storage, it pro-
vided imprisonment for a year and
the ~confiscation of his crop.
"The basic Importance Of the
storage of agricultural products for
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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-08
Two Gifts Lift Stocking
Fund To Total of $24O

the hospital. Won't you please re-
member my little son at Christmas?
II will appreciate anything that
you will give him."
That is but n of many such ap-
peals which are made to the fund
daily - appeals which no man or
woman in Wilmington can afford to
ignore if they wish to have a happy
Christmas themselves.
Another reads as follows:
Dear Santa Claus:
IT have seven children and 10 hus-
band and I'm not able to get them
anything for Christmas, and would
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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-08
Permanent Prosperity Out
Of Defense Projects Is
Mayors Objective
PAGE HEADS COUNCIL
COOPER Seeks Orderly Plan
ming, Private Plants,
More Defense Work
Photograph on Page Nine)

Navor Thomas E. Cooper moved
rssterdav 10 put all of Wilmington
- work to build a greater city on
sound and permanent basis, and
IA insure that Wilmington will not
become a boom town. with the
h,;1ding of the Hollyridge camp
and other anticipated National De-
tense projects in this section, and
. "ohost town. when the emergen-
cy is over.
Seeks Permanent Plants
He appointed a Wilmington De-
tense Council, charged with the
responsibility of keeping Whining
ion on an even keel during any
ootential Boom" and to build a
greater city through the attraction
Of new government defense pro-
iects and new private industries,
He took the action, warning that
unless plans are made now and
steps are taken to prevent it, Will
mington will find itself faced with
chaotic conditions in the near
future due to the assured building
Of the 20, OOO-man encampment at
Holly Ridge and of other national
defense projects which it appears
may be placed here.
Lets Go Ia Work"
THE city must be able to cope
with the tremendous influx of popu-
lation and the enormous increase
in all activities that will inevitably
accompany these defense activi-
ties" the Mayor said. "Cities
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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-08
j. s.. MAY AID
SPAIN WITH FOOD
Secretary Hull Discloses
Parleys With Franco
Now Under Way

WASHINGTON, Dec. Z. - Up -
Diplomatic negotiations involving
possible extension of credits to feed
and rehabilitate impoverished Spain
are under way with the Franco gov
eminent, Secretary Hull disclosed to.
day.
The negotiations were viewed in
some quarters as ar effort to aid
Great Britain by weaving Madrid
from the Rome-Berlin axis or at least
assuring that Spain would remain
neutral in the European a
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-08
GROWERS
APPROVE CONTROL
AAA Proposal Carries In
New Hanover By 8 To
| Margin

New Hanover county's nine cot
ton growers voted 8 to l in favor
of continuing the control OF thelr
marketing quotas in the county III
effect for another year in the re
ferendum conducted yesterday, H.
W. Galphin, county farm agent re
ported.
The growers approved a propos'
al by the U. S. department OF agrl
culture to MAINTAIN strict market
ing controls on the crop during
1941.
All farmers in the county who
grew cotton commercially this
year were eligible to participate
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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-08
LOANS TO BRITISH
PROPOSAL STUDIED
u. S. May Promise Help
After Resources Here
Are Used Up
RY IRVING

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-R-A
two-point plan for financial aid to
Great Britain is being discussed 1t
was learned today, by highly placed
administration aides, some OF Whom
predicted that it would be adopted.
The plan:
1. The British would use their
own investments in this country to
buy war supplies, as long as the In
vestments lasted.
2. The United States would make
Z flat promise to grant loans when
those British resources were exhaust
e.. (some officials suggested tina
such loans might perhaps be backed
bv certain British collateral.)
AS seen by persons in Influential
positions, the situation is that the
British have enough money TO pay
for their multi billion dollar war pur-
chases here for a year or more out
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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-08
JAMES A. KELLY
FATALLY INJURED
Coroner Places Driver OF
Truck Under Bond
After Accident

James A. Kelly, a Waterman, was
fatally injured last night. about .
o'clock near Fourth and Nixon
streets when struck by a truck
driven by J. D. Murray, OF 924
North Fourth street, according to
Coroner Asa W. Allen.
The coroner held Murray under
81, 1000 bond and ordered an Inquest
for 10 a. m. Monday in the grand
jury room Of the courthouse.
He said Murray is an employe OF
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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-08
Free Blinp Base Site
Will Be Offered Navy

missioner Wade to Frederick Wi
let's, chairman of the special com
mittee, asking for the resolution
to donate the site in order that
Wade may present the offer IN
person at the Monday meeting IN
Washington. Commissioner Wade
added that he felt such an Offer
would greatly enhance Whining
TONS opportunity to secure the
base.
WASHINGTON, Dec. L. up -
Representative Bonner O-NC) sale
today a delegation seeking a light
er-than-air craft patrol base for
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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-08
WEATHER

FORECAST
aoItA Carolina: Partly cloudy in
Snn5 showers along the coast, cooler
SauuaF; Monday fair, not much change
I'll temperature.
no soutl Carolina: Considerable cloudi-
mat ntsst showers along the coast, cooler
Sn nitor Sunday and along the coast
chad! night; Monday fair, not much
Snse IN temperature.
by L. S. Weather Bureau)
enG chronological data for the "a hours
NDs $50 p, m. Yesterday.
7.9o Temperature
m ~. d. m. Al; 40 a. m. 1926 1:30 p.
rnii w, ':5o p. m. 81; maximum 70;
lulh 81; mean 81: normal so.
1.n Humidity
s.. 20 D. H. 50; 7:30 a. m. "a; 1:3O p. m.
'''@ p. m. 81.
To,., Precipitation
OO' qi lor "A hours ending 7:3O p. m.
aonth 4Iaes. Total since first Of the
~'A'n O29 inches.
Tides For Today
Cosxt Oal Tide Tables published by o. S.
Wilmiea iI deodetic Survey.
ston --- 4:34a II :58a
scoop -----p
Mssoa, High Low
'0lo Inlet --- 2:43a S:55a
SDnri.. 3:04p 9:15p
Pin. . .ooa sunset 5:03p moonrise
sS feet, at Fayetteville n. C'
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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-08
US. AGENT SEES
NAzI- Held WOMAN
Paris Envoy Says Mrs. Dee
gan Is Being Held In
Small Hotel

WASHINGTON, Dec. Z. - Up -
Maynard Barnes, American charge
oaftalres in Paris, reported to the
STATE department. today that after six
Jays effort he had established direct
contact with Mrs. Elizabeth Deegan,
clerk in the embassy, and that she
was held by German police in a small
Paris hotel.
barnes reported that Mrs. Deegan
was well treated and in good health"
shd expressed the hope that She
~oO!1 be released shortly"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
.$15,OOO ACTION
 SETTLED TODAY
Local Woman Claimed Damages for Injuries;
 Negligence Charge

The s15,O0O civil action of Cecilia M. Connolly of this city against Fred Furman of New Britain was with drawn from the docket of superior court this morning. The litigation was based on an accident Septem- Der IT, 1889, on East Main stree. as the woman was crossing the street near the Manville Machine Company.
 The plaintiff in her action charg- ed the New Britain defendant with operating a motor vehicle while under the in:uence of liquor. She contended that his car struck her hurled her into the air knocking her unconscious.
 The defendant was also charged with being negligent in the opera ton of the car in that he was driv ing at high speed with no regard for pedestrians. The complaint stat ed the woman suffered fractured ribs, severe scalp wounds, spinal cord injury an concussion of the brain which will leave her perman- ently injured. She also contends that she was forced as a result of the accident, to spend large sums of money for hospital and medical treatments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22

Federated Garden Clubs of Conn., ecticut, Inc, will be held Wednesday, May 1st at the Hamden High School, Hamden, it was announced today by Mrs. Clifford A. Teeple, chairman of the Garden department of the Naugatuck Women's Club. There are about 25 members of the federation in Naugatuck and a large number of them are expected to at- tend the meeting.
 During the morning session which starts at 10:3O there will be a dis cpssion period on Horticultural Hobbies" Luncheon will be served at the school. The speaker for the afternoon will be Mrs. Wheeler H. Peckham and her subject is What Constitutes Good Specimen for a Flower Show"
 Reservations for the luncheon must be made before April 24th with Mrs. Richard M. Lewis, 77 Bloom field Avenue, Hartford.
 Meet Wednesday
 The Homemakers Club of the Millville group, Farm Bureau, will meet Wednesday afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. Ray mond Ericsson in Millville instead of at the home of Mrs. Frank Ander- son as previously announced. Miss Frances Whitconlb, demonstrator for New Haven County, will lead the meeting. Subjects for study will be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
Waterbury Man Fined

Joseph B. Davids of 265 Cooke street, Waterbury, was found guilty of violation of rules of the road to- day, in borough court and fined $lO and costs of $5. He was found not guilty of reckless driving. He was arrested Thursday by State Trooper Norman Davis near Dead Mans curve. The trooper testified the &C., cuSed passed another car on the curve and an accident was narrowly averted. Davids said there was plenty of room for him to pass. Judge Thomas Weary presided.
 The case of Casilnir SzemplensH was reopened and $50 of 8 fine of $l00 and costs was remitted because SzemplenSki is the sole support of his mother. He had been found guilty several weeks ago of driving while under the influence of liquor. A reopening was also granted in the case of Charles Wallace, who also was found guilty few weeks ago of driving while under the influence and fined $l00 and costs of S. Today $80 was remitted, 1t being brought out he is supporting his wife and grandchildren and has little income.
 Organ Recital
 A dedicatory service and organ re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22

Purchasing Agents association to- morrow at the Stratfield hotel, Bridgeport.
 To Head Delegation
 George A. Kelly, worthy president of the local Eagles aerie, will lead the local delegation to the opening of the Satte Eagles campaign for the Boys Town building. The cam paign will start Wednesday at Hart ford at the Charter Oak Aerie home
 Hits High Mark
 William Rado, local resident, ranked high among the bowlerS at the U. s. National Bowling Congress in New Haven Saturday when he had a total of Al for three strings. Rado was in fine form Saturday and his friends were delighted with his showing.
 50th Wedding Anniversary
 MT. and Mrs. Anthony Cieslewski of 49 Golden Hill Street will cele- brate their 50tn wedding anniversary Saturday. A party in their hoNor will be held Saturday night at the Polish Military Hall, School Street, and many are expected to attend.
 The couple were married in Pol and in April, 1890. They have re- sided here for many years and are well known. They have four children and three grandchildren.
 To Attend Meeting
 The Semi-annual meeting of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
Survey for Laying Out City Hall St. to be Sough

white slipper satin gown made with a full bodice, sweetheart neckline and Q full skirt which terminated in a train. She had an illusion well with a coronet of orange blossoms and carried an arm bouquet of white snapdragons and orchids.
 Her attendant wore a powder blue taffeta gown, with full skirt, short puffed sleeves and sweetheart neck line. She had a pink floral turbati with Q veil and carried blue del- phiniutn and pink roses. The Inoth- CT of the bride wore 8 powder blue. afternoon dress with a corsage of pink roses and sweet peas. About 75 guests, including persons from Pine Island, N. r., YonkerS, N. Y., Linden, N. J., Bayonne, N. J., New Britain, Bridgeport, Ansonia, Bea- con Falls, Waterbury and Nauea- tuck, attended the reception at the home of the bride, The couple left on a wedding trip to New York and will reside at 19 Brennan street upon their return. The brides trav- cling attire was a pink dress, black fitted coat with black and white accessories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22

"Refinishing Vanished and Paint ed Surfaces" and "Refinishing Old Furniture"
 All members are cordially invited to attend and those planning to bring friends are requested to notify either the hostess or Mrs. Clayton F. Davis in advance of the meeting.
 Samuel Osborn Dies
 Samuel Osborn, 7S, of 269 Woost- CT street, died last evening at St. Mary's Hospital following a brief illness.
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day afternoon from the Bailey fun eral home, 62 Oak street, with inter inent in Gunntown cemetery here. Time and other arrangements are incompletet. The deceasd was born in Milldal, but resided in this town all his life. He leaves no immediate relatives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
POLICE INFORMED
 OF EIGHT BREAKS

Midnight marauders broke into eight stores Saturday night, but succeeded only in stealing two dollars in change and two boxes of cigars. Police, believing gang of youths responsible for the bur- glaries, were checking clues to- day.
 The breaks were effected at stores at 429 Baldwin street, 91 Sylvan avenue, 27 Bronson street, 36 Burton street, AT Easton ave- nue, 415 North Main street, 95 Scovill street, and 34 Beacon street, where the cash was stolen.
 A quiet night was reported last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
Republicans To Meet

The Republican town committee will meet tonight at o'clock at the J. H. Whittemore company office. One of the main items of business discussion is the election of new committee as terms of present mem- bers end soon. Although 1t was or iginally thought Harris Whittemore, Jr.. might resign as chairman, it is not believed he will now, probably remaining in this post until after the November national election.
 Walter A. Norwash, president of the New Haven County Young Re- publican club, and clerk of the bor- ough court, recently resigned from the committee and will not be a candidate for reelection when a committee is chosen at the c. O. P. caucus Wednesday night at the town hall at 8 o'clock. =
 It is possible there may be sev- eral other changes. Discussion to- night is also expected on the local delegation to the Republican state convention. This delegation will be chosen at the caucus Wednesday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22

, war waiting eight miles to the east. Word then dirtfed in that the Egyptian cordon of the Per- sian fleet had corked up the Greeks on the west end of the channel.
 Meanwhile, Persian King Xer- Xes, who had come along for the ride; his brother, Ariabignes, fleet commander, and Queen Artemisia of Halicarnassus, in personal charge of five Persian boats, were talking over strategy. The Per- sian war council decided to sit tight for a few days and pull the war-of-nerves stuff on the Greeks. So Themistocles sent a servant, pretending to be deserter, over to the Xerxes camp to whisper around that the Greeks were cracking up. The Persians decided to attack.
 Themistocles had hoped the sea would be choppy enough to im- | pede XerxeS' clumsy craft. And so
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-22
Meet Wednesday

Circle A of the Aid society of the Congregational church will meet at ? p. m. Wednesday for dessert bridge at the home of Mrs. Robert w. Fenn, Millville, and Circle B. will convene at 2:30 p. m. Wednes- day at the home of Mrs. Lewis A. Dibble, IT Beecher street. The adult choir will rehearse at 7:30 pm. Tuesday.