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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-07
First Objective

quick British preparation to place
any italian invading force under
thanking fire.
First Objective
The first objective of an Italian
advance toward the Nile would be
the small Mediterranean port of
Mersa- Matruh, about $50 miles east
of the Libyan frontier. It is the
only source of drinking water an
army can use which hopes to cross
the northern section of the desert.
1t also is the terminus of the coast
railway running to Alexandria,
nearly 200 miles further east.
The defenses Of Mersa- Matruh,
considered the outer key to Egypt,
extend for so miles and are strong
ly constructed and heavily manned.
Were the Italians to avoid this OBJ
stacle to their advance and attempt
to penetrate the Egyptian desert
farther south, they would find only
camel trails, wholly untitled for the
transport of modern army.
When it Is said that the Italians
have invaded" Egypt, that does not
mean the Egypt of the Nile bu the
far distant western sandy stretches.
Until the invasion has shown its
ability to overcome the initial diff
culties of a desert advance, it is
militarily inept to describe the
operation as march on the Suez
Canal.
The Italian offensive in British
Somaliland shows more effective
operations. The frontier terrain is
easily crossed but once within the
territory, there are mountain de-
lenses that offer obstacles to a deep
penetration. The British may not
consider it advisable to divert any
large number of troops from more
important centers to defend SOM
aliland, though this could be done
by the sea route.
Good Moral Effect
Occupation of any considerable
part of British Somaliland would
doubtless have o moral effect on the
Italian people, but even the seizure
Of the entire country would not be
strategically disconcerting to the
British. The strong British station
at Alden is $50 miles across the Gulf
Of Alden from the nearest Somali-
land coastal point and the Italians
have no shipping at their COM
mand. Airplane attacks can be
made more easily from italian Erit-
rea. which is nearer Alden.
Occupation OF British somaliland
would not give Italy any advantage
over Red Sea shipping. Eritrea. IT.
self. borders the Red Sea for 500
miles, extending TO the Straight of
Bab-El-Mandeb. Is miles wide which
forms the southern entrance TO the
Red Sea. Italy'S possession Of Erit-
rca has given MuGsolini no oppor-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-07

Sd4l1Gdb4Ol1O I,4OOyUOO
That overall expenditure of more
than $23 900 900 combined with prov
en- politics in federal and state re-
lief in some states combined to per-
suade Congress to enact clean pol
itics" bills at this session.
Rep. Charles A. Halleck, r., Ind,
who placed WILKES name in NOM
nation. criticized Jackson's "gratui-
tcus" opinion on Fletcher's inter-
pretation of the Hatch act, but said
that 1t was an academic one in that
Willkie already has made it clear
that his campaign managers pro-
pose to observe the act.
He added that Jackson's predeces-
cor, Supreme Court Justice Frank
Murphy, was clicked upstairs" af-
ter having outlined a government
move to clean up big city political
machines, and suggested that Jack
son now carry out the program.
Tuttle Explains
= Detroit, Aug. 7.-(UP)-C. B. Tut
lie, vice-president and treasurer Of
the Kresge Co., said that the letter
Sen. James F. Byrnes, D., S. c., de-
scribed as coercion of employees"
had been sent to fewer than one
per cent of the company employees.
i ut went only to key men in the
state of Michigan" futile said. at
cid not go to any female employees"
= futile said that he had received
3 response from two thirds of those
to whom the letters had been sent.
'-The contributions were nominal
Tor the number of people solicited"
ne said. 81 have also collected some
money from persons not connected
with the company who wanted to
help in the fund. 1t is my under
banding that anyone can give up
90 $4,000 for such purposes but it is
Gufficient to say that I haven't got
$4,000 yet from any one person so
! feel perfectly at ease.
I'VE have between $4,000 and TO-
600 and my letter went to fewer
than I per cent Of them. I was just
interested In helping out in my own
state. Our managers outside Of
Michigan are privileged to make
their own contributions II they want
10 do So"
futile said he was not connected
With any political organization In
any manner but that he was inter-
ested in supporting Willkie because
"f,m Just worried about that big
<lebt that has been mounting for the
last i've years.
8 'srhey (the Democrats) are just
looking for something TO jump on"
futile said. and as q result OF this
publicity ! hope 1t will make q lot
more contribute 10 the campaign,
not especially 10 me but 10 anyone
collecting such funds."
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TALE OF A HORSE
WITH SET TAIL

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WAR MOVES ON
TODAY'S BOARD

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DIR. FREDERICK
COOK EUL0CIZED

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SANDBAG WORKERS
FOR COP CAMPAIGN
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Senator Carl A. Hatch, Democrat,
N. NJ, author of the legislation,
said he was in hearty accord with
the stand taken by Mr. Jackson. He
added that he would draft and in
troduce amendments carrying out
Jackson's request as soon as posi-
BILE. He said he would press Tor
their adoption at this session.
The controversy over the Hatch
act started early this week when
Henry P. Fletcher, general counsel
of the Republican National Commit
tee, pointed out that the contribu-
lions to local committees were legal
and that the limit on eacn OF as
many committees as might be
formed would be $3.000,000.
Plan of Evasion.
jackson and others denounced
that as plan for "evasion" of the
act although Winkie already had
announced at his Colorado Springs
vacation headquarters that his
campaign expenses would be held to
approximately $2,5oo,00o, 100000
short of the Hatch act maximum.
Campaign managers were making
the same prediction four years ago.
On July 6, 1886. at Estes Park, Colo,
William B. Bell, chairman of the
the Republican finance committee
estimated the G.. o. P. campaign in
behalf of ALI M. Landon and Frank
Knox would cost 100000 to a.
100000. At a July 81, 1886 press
conference, Chairman James A. Far
ley Of the Democratic National COM
rlittee said the Roosevelt Garner
campaign budget was $2,00O,000.
Spend Beyond Limit
I'm 1887 the senate campaign ex-
penditures committee reported Of
ficially that the Republican national
committee spent $8,892,971.53 and
the Democratic national committee
$5,651,11S.40 in the 1885 presidential
campaign. The campaign spending
Of all committees that year, includ-
ing some duplication. aggregated
$23 1878, 329.82. It was broken down
this way:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-07
Docking Not Liked

horses tail had been set since July
I, 1885.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-07

quick British preparation to place
any italian invading force under
f1anking fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-07

ply base of Haifa, IN Palestine, re-
porting that a Shell company re-
finery had been destroyed and large
fires started.
On the European front, the war
continued In the air put with no
change in regard to the threatened
offensive against the British Isles
Britain Makes Claims
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-07

WATR, your MBStation. tonight 6:15, Sports
Fulton Lewis, Jr . 1880, Phone Your Answer .,
Town Meeting Wythe williams, guest 9:45. Introdu
Star Football Coaches 1850. Pageant of Melody "
peg Symphony.
Evening star., 1940-02-24
WESTHAVEN.

picturesque 15O-year-old oak shade
tree hangs over this new Colonial home
Priced at SI0750 for quick sale. it has
large living room. with cozy fireplace. side
kitchen with abundant working space,
master suite of bedroom and private bath.
TWO other bedrooms, bath. Located 4605
Baltimore ave Wise oBSS
Evening star., 1940-02-24
HOUSES FOR SALE.
HONEST VALUE.


American University Park--Most care
fully built home. Have any good engineer
OF builder check It for you: New; all-brick:
Unusually large living rm., dining rm. ard
weli-sanipped nsat kitchen; 2 good bedtooms
churches. This house is clear. will take
a reaanable down payment and entire bal
rent. RI running ~ until paid paid. " rare oppor- M
I4ss j sad and and $50 1 and iD'' . D.m,' WoodlsS
OLD ORCHARD VILLAGE,
Silver Spring. Md-1e new houses to be
nov to ehgose from irGm and
1880 to s1os so. CONVENIENT a It to to pubic.
parochial schools. transp.. shopping center.
e an a snd sef sprns sample Hrmoy s
sio o Maple lane o%NER sSasFf " ensn 55ss sss
$4,000.
one-half block from House ONCE Bldg.
six-room and bath brick. hot-water heat.
garage. An opportunity to purchase
JoHN F. R'fs DoNoHoE SS SSia & Sons
314 Penna Ave. Sc
SILVER SPRING SECTION.
eus5 oDee areSs sand1 s 9q' S S ns
new BRlCk ana frame, D large rooms.
living room about ~ 1T. long; oil heat.
lot about 100 IT. frontage with trees.
Only yoo one such bargain! Out GEORGIA aye.
lumbia blvd turn left to ,property.
new BRICK. 8 large rooms. 2 baths; ex-
ceptionally well built of Al materials:
60-ft. lot. Out Georgia ave to Silver
Spring. turn left at House g. Hermann.
then bear left off Armory on Maple Lane
to property. Excellent values. Open all
- Realty ASSOCIATES. Natl. 143s.
$6,750.
8 RMS. 2 BATHS.
modern 20-ft. Colonial brick; 8 rooms
baths. 2 partitioned rooms in base
ment; hot-water heat. electricity; 2-car
garage. Desirable Northwest near Soldiers
Ecme Park. Just off New Hampshire ave.
Eve. or Sun. phone Temple 1865.
L. T. GRAVATTE,
roo ,r., G. Realtor. ., o.
725-727 NICHOLSON ST. NV.
One of the highest and best locations
IN city, facing Govt. park. near Paul
Jr. High and Nativity Parochial Schools.
Convenient to shopping center, transporta-
ton and all churches; Z large rooms. 2
detached brick garage; last two new houses
IN this lovely subdivision. Furnished py
Hilda Miller
Open 10 to PM
WAPLE e. JAMES. INC,
District 3:S46 to q PM.
Evening star., 1940-02-24
OPEN
6a32 Sth ST. NV.
-011 9Th ct N w

- tUII Stn ST, NV.
Your chance to buy one of these de-
tached bricks: 6 rooms, attic, two baths,
large lot. 3 built Come out and inspect.
INC. Di. 3346 to pm
Evening star., 1940-02-24
2001 18th ST NV.

Two and three room newly decorated
apts., kitchen and bath. generous closet
space, 3 exposures; 24-hour switchboard
ana elevator service. North 1868.
Evening star., 1940-02-24

CHEVY CHASE, 3713 INGOMAR ST
Center-hall Colonial large bedrooms
2 baths. maids room. liv. rm 25 it.
long. modernized kitchen; gas refg., gas
heat; 2-car garage; S125 mo. Open Sum-
day. Wis. 1862.
Evening star., 1940-02-24

907 Flower ave.-Bargain, beautifully
located in a wooded section. Center-en-
trance home. six rooms, > story, full base
ment. back porch, automatic air-condi-
toned: bath and half
Evening star., 1940-02-24

Ss0-54o5 POTOMAC AVE. NV
bedrooms, 2 baths (2 bedrooms and bath
on 1st hoorl: oil heat. Open Sunday
20 pm. REALTY ASSOCIATES, Natl
Evening star., 1940-02-24

2O19 37th ST. NW-S47 80.
Six rooms and bath, hot-water heat
elec., porch, garage. Call Lincoln 0S97
Evening star., 1940-02-24
CORNER. NEAR WALTER REED
G1n 0S0-npTN

S1U.Y5U-OPEN.
INSPECTION will convince you that this
S-room and 3-bath home is priced to SELL
a truly beautiful home; convenient terms
WALTER A. BROWN. Nat. 1862 or ]. c.
FERGUSON, Col. 3173.
Evening star., 1940-02-24
$3.50 CASH,

BALANCE LESS THAN RENT.
Mt Rainier. 364s 35th st-New brick.
insulated, living room tfreplacel, 2 lovely
bedrooms, oil heat. nice lot; u block from
car line: near schools, stores. Come and
see is all we ask. N. c. HINES & SONS
Evening star., 1940-02-24

ALEXANDRIA TACHED BRICK
homes u and z rms. ami. gar, porch;
restricted neighborhood. Ideally and con-
yeniently located: S1o-S75. Temple "94l
easily heated: all sunny rooms 16 Logan
81. Cottage CITY
Evening star., 1940-02-24

SI50 CASH.
Brick home of rms bath, built-in
gar Newly renovated.
214 ASCOTT PL. NE.
OPEN SUNDAY.
Rhode Island ave. ne. to 3rd st.,
north on 3rd st. 2 blocks to Ascott pl..
left to home.
STEUART BROS, INC,
n1eTpICT oAoA
Evening star., 1940-02-24

1858 36th ST NV. NEAR NAVAL OBJ
servatory-Semi-detac all rooms large,
4 bedrooms. attic and basement oil burn
err double garage; rent reduced, SS5 Con-
Sult OWNER Emerson 1901
Evening star., 1940-02-24

S55-23O CROMWELL TERRACE NE
9 rooms. 2 inclosed porches. Call MR..
CROXTON, Natl. 143S or Geo. 5s49.
SIR COLORADO AVE NW.- BED
rooms, excellent condition: gas heat. For
inspection, call MR.. CROXTON. Geo.
Evening star., 1940-02-24
DOCTORS OFFICE

MONTE VISTA. 39th AND DAVIS PL. NV.
New building, PRIVATE ENTRANCE, 3
rooms, kitchen. dinette and . baths: $75.
Heat, light, refrigeration, gas included in
rent Res. mgr. Mrs. Bierman. 2614 Both
NV. Emerson 059O
WEAVER BROS INC sDIST 5000
Evening star., 1940-02-24

FOR ADULT FAMILY-MODERN NEW
6-room brick, screened porch. fireplace.
large shade and fruit trees, various flowers.
shrubs, large garden, garage; near 1-fare
express bus line. streetcarS, stores,
churches: at District line. 1l9 Maple ave,
Tak Dart
Evening star., 1940-02-24

GEORGETOWN.
Want offer $4,000 for sn. house. good
yard, and on good street; excellent to re-
model MICHIGAN OGO0
Evening star., 1940-02-24

Nf-I OL1 ST. NV.
Such a lovely Groom DETACHED HOME
for as low monthly payment as S55. It
is brand-new, bright with large back yard
A wonderful house in fine neighborhood.
close to schools and buses. Be sure and
inspect. OPEN SUNDAY | to 5 pm WA
PIE & JAMES, INC. Di. 3346 to 9 pm
Evening star., 1940-02-24

421 9th s.W-9 ROOMS AND BATH.
good condition. S45. r. O. BELT. Union
Trust Bldg. 25'
1903 c ST. NE RMS, BATH. BUILT
light Housekeeping: S65. LINKINS CO,
lk22 H ST W District 3522
Evening star., 1940-02-24

National 2100. 925 18th St. NV.
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20 YEARS AGO f {yfm EMPIRE


stamp westward on the
Willow Greek dlulct
according to George A. a the ship
his ranch the Salmon Creek
road.
Fairbanks the Alameda
o San
Hurley Alameda Seattle visit for
weeks
Remarkably the Haines plant
the placed the
To- within days
Douglas and of
Princess
attending the Culver Military Academy
Indiana
arrived here the Northwestern after visiting in
Weather Highest, A; lowest, AZ
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HOROSCOPE.
"The stars incline
but do not C nnpeW
SATURDAY, JUNE %

Although this is not an impor-
tant day in planetary direction
there is a sign read as preSaging
memorable events 1t is time to
prepare for months that will re-
quire many readjustments. social,
financial and political.
Heart and Home: Girls probably
will have receptive attitude toward
romance, although the general
trend through the summer will be
toward initiative on the part of
young women. Good luck attends
the beginning of new friendships.
Home life should be made extra
ordinarily attractive through this
summer of world change. Most
blessed of all jewellers on the
Earth, Americans should express
their appreciation of the advan-
tageS of a nation at peace.
Business Affairs: Mining and oil
will engage much attention all
through the season. New discov-
cries of minerals needed in in
dustry are foretold Increase of oil
production is forecast. Expenditures
of families of average means will
be generous. Much travel in the
air is prognosticated. Condensed
foods and scientific diets will be of
interest to great numbers of per-
sons.
National Issues: AS sequel to
agitation caused by census queries,
efforts to require registration and
| finger printing of men, women and
children will gain strong support.
The spread of foreign agents and
spies will encourage careful listing
of citizens according to their occu-
pations and sources of income. Eu-
ropean astrologers foresee for this
nation growth of power with cor
responding need of protection from
secret enemies.
International Affairs: Japan is
to offer difficult problems for the
United States through Hawaii and
the Philippines, but its power to
cause anxiety will be indirect
Through Mexico will come certain
perils, for from the south evil por-
tents are discerned. Again the
element of surprise must be recog-
nized in a world in agonies Of
change.
Persons whose birthdate it is
have the augury of year of per-
plexities. Quarrels should be avoid
ed with more than ordinary care.
Children born on this day will
be original in their ideas, enter
prising and energetic. They may
have literary talents. ~
Copyright, 1940) "a
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Short Cut
To Safety

DETROIT, Mich, June 21.-How
to get ous or trouble with the bases
full and no one out was demon
strated in local high school base
ball game recently by Pitcher AL
Thielmans of st. Ambrose.
Facing a pinch hitter for the
De La Sale team, Thielmans sud-
denly whirled and threw to second
base to nip Ed Skotzke for the
first out. He assumed the pitching
position and threw a ball to the
batsman, Catcher Mill Lendzion
whipping the ball to third where
Jack Goyke was tagged out.
Now with two men out and
George Detloff on first, Thielmans
again stepped to the rubber, eyed
Lendzion's signal and suddenly
whipped the ball to first where
Detloff was nipped.
De La Sale never recovered from
the shock and Thielmans breezed
in a S to 2 winner.
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By Their Works
cleveland Plain Dealer)


Americans who minimize the dangers to us of an
ultimate Germany victory contend that the United
States is in high degree fitted for national self
suficency that foreign trade is not vital to us, and
that the trade which naturally would be developed
in the Western Hemisphere would be sufficient to
support standard of living not lower than that to
which we have become accustomed
In the same spirit of complacency this identical
group urges that we do what Hitler has done.
Some of its members would welcome situation, 1t
appears in which America would set out to out
Hitler Hitler and establish new high in autarchy.
This point of view fails to take into account two
highly important factors in the equation. II ma
onal self-sufficency is all that is claimed for it.
how does it come about that the nations which
practice it in the highest degree the nations
which also are reaching out for new land, new ma
terals and are most concerned as to adequate sup
plies of foreign exchange?
Furthermore in weighing the merits OF free
economies against those of autarchy the all
important consideration is the standard of living
realized All that Hitler has done has been at ire
mendous cost to the comfort of his people; his is
great war achievement bought at the price of butter
for the bread of the German people.
Nothing so well as the economic and social failure
of Naziism illustrates the danger of its extension
Nothing could argue convincngly for the
preservation of a free economy and our democratic
Institutions
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its in astronomy is required. App!
cants must not have passed Their
fortieth birthday. Closing date ic
August 10. 1910.
Assistant curator registrar), ST.
600 year; museum aide positions,
three grades, with salaries rang
ing from $1,62O to $4,000 a yeal
National Gallery of Art, Smith
sonian Institution. Certain appro-
pirate experience in an art gal
lery, or college study in the his
tory of art, or teaching experi-
ence in the fine arts in a college
is required. Applicants must not
have passed their fifty-third birth
day. Closing date is August 10,
1910.
Full information may be obtained
at 311 Federal Building.
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A JOB FOR AMERICA

There are a lot of sleepy and worried in
juneau today. But they wouldn't trade the wonder
full evening they spent listening to the distinguished
and informed Clipper passengers for any amount
of slumber peace of mind. Alaska really came
in contact with what is going in the world when
the Alaska Clipper brought into midst these two
dozen keen
1t was as many remarked probably the out
standing meeting in the history of the Territory
Never before have so many really brilliant men, all
of them recognized authorities and fine speakers
come together in gathering in Alaska.
What they said at the Juneau Chamber of Com
merce banquet which lasted until O'Clock this morn
ing this:
France is gone the British Empire is going, and
it is too late for the United States to even think
of helping the democracies of Europe. We will have
our hands full defending nation. To or
ganize such a defense, as General Dewitt said, we
are going to have to think big and think fast
But it can be done and will be done. America
has the men, the money and the materials 1t has
the ingenuity to design tanks planes and arms
superior to those of Germany and possesses the in
dustrial plants to turn them out faster than all
Europe
For the preservation of the United States we
will have to organize and arm, as President Beck of
Golfers declared with the effectiveness of dictator
ship and we will have to do it at
All of the speakers last night stressed the nee
essty of speed, In few weeks we must convert
nation of takers into a nation of doors. Labor
will have to give way; capital will have to make
CONCESSIONS the political parties will have to achieve
a national unity; all Of us win have to work harder,
pay higher taxes and give up some of the freedom
we have cherished
That was the exhortation heard last night
from visitors from the States. No one who list
ened to these brilliant doubts that they know
whereof they speak. Governor Gruening described
the moment as one which it would be understatement
to call crisis.
The world and America with it, has arrived at
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CIVIL SERVICE
EXAMIN MS

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced open
competitive examinations for the
positions listed below Applications
must be filed with the Commits
sion's Washington office not later
than the dates specified in each
case. The salaries given in each
case are subject to retirement
deduction of 3h percent.
For the first two examinations
listed applications will be rated as
received until July 80, 1941. Appro-
pirate education and experience are
required Applicants for the higher
grade must not have passed their
SEVENTEEN birthday; applicants for
the associate and assistant grades
must not have passed their sixth
eth birthday.
Marine engineer, $500 a year;
associate, 5000 a year; assistant,
$4,000 year; various optional
branches; U. S. Maritime Commits
sion,, and Navy Department.
Naval architect, $1,000 a year:
associate, 5000 year; assistant,
$4,000 year; various optional
branches.
Assistant translator French, Ger
man, Italian, SPANISH, $4,000 a
year, United States Maritime Com
mission. Applicants must have
reached their eighteenth but must
not have passed their fifty-third
birthday. Closing date for receipt
of applications is August II, 1910.
Junior airway traffice controller,
$4,000 year, Civil Aeronautics Au-
thority Certain appropriate expert
ence in connection with aircraft
operations, such as aircraft dis
patcher, station manager, or in
similar capacities, is required. Ger
tificated pilots with certain rat
ings or cross-country flying expert
ence may also qualify. Applicants
must not have passed their fifty
third birthday. Closing date is Aug
lust IL, 1910.
q Junior astronomer, $4,000 a year,
Naval Observatory. Navy Depart
ment. Washington, d. C. Compile.
ton of four-year college course
with at least IL semester-hou cred-l