The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12


 If this powerful force took the field on the side of the British, the Italians, already in precari- ous position as result of theil defeats in Greece, would be fin ished. This would release British naval forces for desperately need- ed convoy work in the Atlantic.
 Also it would have repercussions in the Far East, where the Jap anese military have been greedily eying the rich Dutch East Indies and Indo- China. With the British supreme in the Mediterranean and their big fleet available for oper- ations elsewhere, Japan would think twice before attempting any new grabs.
 WAR FRONT OBSERVER
 On the Greek front, Donovan will make a survey similar to that which he made in England last spring. He will observe military operations, confer with Greek and British chiefs, and obtain data on fifth column and other Subversive activities.
 Also on Donovan's itinerary are Yugoslavia and Turkey. Still un- decided is his possible return via the Far East, India, the Dutch East Indies and Indo-C China.
 In England last spring, DOnO- van made a thorough survey of invasion defenses, military intel ligence and the Royal Air Force. He spent a week in the field with the British army and made several flights with the RAF. Various U. s. army, air corps and navy observers are now att tached to the British forces as the result of DOn0van's trip; also he established close intelligence ties on Axis espionage and fifth column operations.
 On his previous British mission, Donovan travelled as the personal representative of Navy Secretary Knox. The only hostile note he encountered in London was from an American-AmbaSsador Joe Kennedy, who made it plain that he disapproved of the trip. PRESIDENTIAL HUG
 Aided by three bright-eyed youngsters, the President had the time of his life when he officially launched this years sale of tuber- culosis Christmas seals. This is an annual ceremony, as traditional with presidents as tossing out the first ball for the major league baseball season.
 RooSevelt'S small visitors con- sisted of a boy and two girls, one being attired in boys clothes. This prompted some teasing by her companions, but finally the other little girl turned to Roosevelt and said seriously: 'Mr. President, we're only joking. She isn't boy, she's a girl"
 Roosevelt laughed, picked up the boy-girl in his arms. Are you really a girl?" he leased. "YOu make fine looking boy with that haircut"
 "Oh, I'm a girl" she replied, "but I'll let you call me boy if you want to. It's worth it to be hugged by the President" RUBBER FLYING SUIT
 A new type of rubber suit for aviators, to keep them warm while flying six miles high in the air, is being tested by the Air Corps at Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio.
 How important this is in battle was learned when the French. in order to offset the great cold of the high altitudes-20 to 30 below-heated the interior of their fighting planes. This proved a mistake, since the interior heat frosted the windshields and pre- vented clear vision. Thus. French aviators, instead of fighting 1t out with the German invaders, had to turn tail and fly home.
 The American remedy is to provide the flyers with equip- ment that will keep them warm without heating mp the plane. The Germans used Q silk under wear arrangement which was wired for warmth from the plane's generator.
 The proposed rubber equipment includes suit, gloves and boots. Though rubber ordinarily is an insulator. 1t can be made to trans init electricity and throws off heat in the process. This is the principle of tho self-heating suit now undergoing tests at Day. ton.