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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
HAGUE CALLED ''PUNY HITLER"
WiHkie Invades Jersey City Today-Speaks in
 Journal Square
BY WILLIAM H. LAWRENCE United Press Staff Correspondent


 Jersey City. N. J., Oct. 7.-CUP)- Wendell L. Willkie came to Demo- cratic Jersey City today and in a speech said that Mayor Frank Hague was "a puny Hitler"
 Willkie spoke in Journal Square, heart of Hagues political stronghold, denouncing boss rule" by "any per- son that deprives you of the exercise of civil liberties" and who should be treated like the enemy he is." Lieut.. George Wallace of the state police estimated the crowd numbered 5000 to 10000 persons. He (Hague) must have forgotten all about American principles" the Republican presidential candidate said.
 Some of the crowd booed.
 Frank Hague - Frank Hague Frank Hague on the ship of state, why there won't be anything left on the ship of state when he gets through. Frank Hague, the confid- ante of presidents"
 Willkie said the new deal sought ito perpetuate itself in power by the combination of the greatest group of corruptionists and racke- teers," He told the crowd that the residents of New Jersey gradually were losing their civil liberties.
 T call upon you to bring civil liberties to its full functioning ir
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
OPENING OF BURMA
 ROAD IS DUE SOON
Britain Expected to Notify U. S., Russia, Japan
 Formally This Week

London. October 7-CUP)-Great Britain is expected to notify the United States, Japan, and Russia within the next day or two that it has decided to reopen the Burma road of supply to China, closed last summer at Japan's demand, on Oct. IT.
 It was believed that the notifica- tion might be made by the British ambassadors at Washington, Tokyo, and Moscow before tomorrow.
 The reported decision was assured of a welcome by the British pulp lie. Government leaders, including Prime Minister Winston Churchill, closed the route reluctantly at a time when Britain. sforn of the support of France and facing Ger man invasion threat, felt unable to take on any more enemies alone.
 Usually well-informed members of Parliament have heard reports for some time that the misgivings of Viscount Halifax, foreign secretary, WOAC oO oOhOAA6 WkASh tAAC DuA AAAet route was closed that he offered his resignation. Churchill refused the resignation, it was said. and Halifax Loyalty took the blame for a deci- sion he had opposed. i. He has kept silent ever since it was said, in the national interest while critics were calling him an appeaser.
 The notification to the United States of the reopening would be a formalIty as all deliberations re- garding it have been taken in close concert with the state department.
 The notification to Russia, how ever, is much more than a formal ity. It was widely remarked that Britain did not notify Russia when 1t closed the route. The courtesy which would be paid Russia by in- forming it of the reopening, would be regarded by diplomats here as reflecting a rising British inclination to improve relations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
NEW YORK TIMES
 MAN IS EXPELLED
Italy Invites Him to Leave Country Recent Dis=
 patch Caused Custer

Rome, Oct. 7-CUP) - Herbert Matthews, correspondent of the New York Times, was ordered expelled from Italy today.
 On official communique said Mat thews had been ;'irvited to leave Italy for one of his dispatches to the New York Times wherein he falsely stated that Italy and the axis would interfere in the United States presidential elections. The The dispatch tended to disturb re- lations between the countries" (Matthews' dispatch was read to American newspaper reporters by President Roosevelt on Friday.
 (In Friday mornings New York Times, Matthews, In the course Of discussing reaction to the Brenner Pass conference Of Adolf Hitler and Benito MuSsollni. reported.
 Moreover. the axis k out to de- feat President Roosevelt, not as . measure Of interference tn the lii. ternal policies Of the United States, but because of the pFesldents foF- eien policy and because of evefy- thing for which he stands In the eyes Of the Italians and Germans, The coming United States election is realized iO be ef vast Importance fl lo the axis. Therefore the normal strategy 0f the axis lt 70 do holne. lhlne before Nov. that would somehow have q great effect on tlaf electoral ealApAlfn,'l
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
Germany Sends Troops Into Rumania As Rumors Of Plot To Blow Up Rich Oil Fields Are Heard
Rumanian Govt. Agrees To Entry Of Nazi, Italian Forces
Full Pardon, For
 Hayes Is Asked

Hartford, Conn, Oct. 7- (UP)-The platform of the Hartford faction of the Union party today asked repeal of all laws violating the Ten Com mandments and that former Waterbury Mayor T. Frank Hayes, convicted of corruption, be granted a full pardon.
 The party's convention en- dOrsed Wendell L. Willkie, Charles L. McNary and Repub- lican Congressman William J. Miller, from the first district, and Democratic candidates for all other offices except U. S. senator. The platform adhered to the 16 points of social justice in the Union party national platform
 The Hartford faction has taken no further action in con- templated injunction proceed ings to keep candidates nOmi- mated at the New Haven con- venticn of another party group from appearing on the ballot. The secretary of state has ruled the New Haven convention can didates, and not those of the Hartford faction, were entitled to a place on the ballot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
BRITISH PLANES
 l MAUI INVADERS
Waves of Nazi Attackers Broken Up in TOday's
 Raids
By WALLACE CARROLL United Press Staff CorrespOndent)

'
 London, Oct. 7-CUP)-British defenses severely mauled fleets of German raiders over London and southeast England today, slashed at fleeing Nazi bombers from all direc- tions and reportetdly shot down about Is enemy craft.
 Only a few battered raiders got through to strike at objectives along the Thames and in the Lon don area during five daylight air raid alarms.
 Once a few British Spitf1re fight CTS roared wildly into battle with a large German formation crossing the southeast coast at great alti- tude, shooting down one or two in severe battle near Weymouth.
 Successive waves of raiders taking advantage of the break in weather to sweep in from the southeast coast, came in greater strength thar for the past 10 days.
 But they ran into stiff opposition and only three formations reached London. Spitfire and Hurricane pa trols lurking in the clouds divec down and drove back 8 high per centage of the raiders within a fev minutes after they crossed the coast
 Intercepters shot down severa German raiders into the sea ant some in the coastal area.
 Planes which managed to reacl London dropped few scattered bombs with slight result.
 Aerial battles were reported ovel a large area southeast of London but only few of the raiders vert able S0 break through to the capital A single German plane drew 2 heavy anti-aircraft barrage in mid afternoon as it roared over the city but most of the Nazi squadrons wert turned back near the coast. Due partly to bad weather, partly Continued on Page A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
FURTHER STUDY
 TO BE PROPOSED
Special Aldermanic Com= mittee Not to Voice Ac-
 ceptance Ordinance

The special aldermarlic committee which has been considering a pro- posed city ordinance that would set up municipal system of rubbish and ash removal will report to the full board tonight that further study Is needed before any recommenda- ton can be made. The Democrat learned today.
 Aldermen Patrick Shea, Henry Minicucci and c. Arthur DuBois were named to the special commit tee after the ordinance had been submitted by Q group representing an community clubs in the city. The ordinance. said to be patterned after ones in effect In several cities. pro- vldes for regular collection of re- fuse and ashes by the clty. in much tho same way that garbage Is now collected.
 The committee has been studying rubbiah collection systems ia effect in several communities. notably Bridgeport, and has also gone thors onghly Into tho matter Of cests
 Establishment of the plan would require the purchaee and niainien- alico trucks, tho hiring el men ln work on the trucks and nt tho dla- posal ground. and other ekpendi. tnFen, among them q proposed ob0o raise foF the supervisor of aafbaen collection.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
14,862 ELIGIBLE
 FOR DRAFT HERE
Expected to Register Oct: 10; Only Few Hundred
 to GO on Duty

A total of 14862 men will have to register for conscription in Wa terbury October 16, it was estimated today by the state selective board Of this number only few hundred will be called this year for 12 months military training.
 Mayor Vincent A. Scully today called meeting of all district pre- siding officers for Wednesday night at Crosby high school. The presid- ing officers, all teachers, were named by the mayor Saturday. At the Wednesday meeting, to be held at o'clock, they will be given full instructions for the registration of all men between the ages of 21 and 35. The presiding officers, one of whom will serve in each district. will call meetings of teachers and other volunteers in their own districts.
 The mayor, Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin and Registrars of Voters John T. Derwin and Albert o. Taller will attend county meeting of registration officials in New Haven tomorrow night.
 The state Selective service board estimates the number of conscrip- tion eligibles in the four draft areas in Waterbury as follows:
 15A-Ward 1, all districts, and
 Districts 4, 5, 6 and of Ward 2- 4,563 registrants.
 IS B--WaFd 3, all districts, and Districts l. 2 and 5 of Ward 2- 4,858 registrants.
 16 Award 4, all districts-2,- 229 registrants.
 16 B-Ward 5, all districts-3,212 registrants.
 Mayor Scully announced Saturday the list of registration places for the 32 districts. Public schools will be used for all but three districts, the city hall being use dior one district and St. Margarets' parochial school for two districts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
Line-Ups For
 Today's Game

Crosley Field, Cincinnati, Oct. 7.-(UP)-The Cincin- nati Reds trotted out on a damp diamond under cool and cloudy skies today to make a last-ditch attempt to stay in the World Series against the Detroit Tigers. An early morning rain fell, but the diamond was covered and indications shortly be- fore noon were that the game could be played.
 Leading three games to two, the Tigers needed only to win today to take the championship of base will be tied and another game will be played tomorrow.
 Manager Del Baker of Detroit said he would send Schoolboy Rowe out to try to take the clincher game. The Reds relied on Bucky Walters, victor in the second game.
 Ground crews stripped the canvas off the infield and went to work on the soil in an attempt to get it in playing shape. A breeze that cut coolly across the grounds helped to dry the outlield.
 The sun broke through while the Tigers were taking batting practice. Rowe came out on the field wearing a heavy leather jacket as protection against the chill air.
 The right field bleachers were almost full 45 minutes before game time and the crowd began to file into the reserved seat section. The Cin- cinnati fans watched in almost dead silence while the Detroit power hitters banged at fences and bleach- CTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
CONGRESS MAY END
 SESSION TUESDAY
Democrats, COP. Differ on Recess; Aucte Ques=
 tiOns to Be Settled

Washington, Oct. ' - (U.P0 - The third session of the 76th con- gress-the national defense congress -is ready for it's campaign lay-off and probably will go home tomor- row or next day.
 Democratic leaders propose to re- cess until November Is. Republicans want a series of three-day recesseS beyond election day during which a skeleton crew would go through mo- mentary noon time motions of meeting and recessing a couple of times week.
 The decision will be taken by the votes of both houses. Either way the business of congress would be sus- pended until after the November 5 polling, barring unforeseen emer- gencies.
 After the elections one of the acute" questions before congress will be that of financial aid to Great Britain, according to Senator Walter F. George, D., Georgia. Legislation suspending the Johnson Act to al- low loans to Britain has been intro duced by Senator William H. King, D., Utah, but administration leaders have shown no disposition to sup- port it on the grounds that Great Britain does not need such aid im- mediately.
 Before taking a vacation, the house must act on a conference re- port on the Ramspeck Civil Service bill which would allow the president to extend civil service status to sev- eral thousand federal workers, and the senate and house must act on conference reports on a rivers and harbors authorization and on a bill to ease installment payments, care for the insurance premiums, and prevent eviction of men conscripted for military training.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
Additional German Units Expected to Arrive By
 Airplane GERMANY REGARDS
 SITUATION AS GRAVE Earlier Run1Or of Planned Occupation Had Been
 Strongly Denied
BY HENRY T. GORRELL United Press Staff Correspondent)

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Bucharest, Rumania, Oct. 7.-UP) = German troops are in Rumania and addi- tional units are expected to- day or tomorrow by airplane, usually well informed sources said today. The troops brought motorized equip ment. Informants estimated that approximately 15,000, or one division, would arrive by to- morrow. There were unconfirmed re- ports that two more divisions might follow.
 It was reported that the Rumanian government had agreed to the entry of German troops. both to guard the oil fields and to aid in training and recognizing the Rumanian army, possibly with the cooperation of Italian units.
 l Followed RumOrs InformantS suggested, however, that the German troop movements were a direct consequence of charges by the Runanian government of 1 plot by British oil men with interests in this country to blow up oil fields.
 Before disclosure was made that German troops were on the way it was reported that German SS storm troops and possibly even Italian equivalent contingents might enter Rumania to protect the oil fields and aid in recognizing the Rumanian army.
 In Oil Fields
 It was understood that the Ger man troops who had already arrived included motorized and aviation units and that they had bean based in the oil fields in northeast Ru- mania, and between Ploesti, 35 miles north of Bucharest, the oil fields, and the Danubian port of Giurgiu from which oil is shipped. The Germans were understood to have established an expeditionary corps headquarters here and to have CA4CCCCu COubdCJ W1Ili LliC ESuaAldAuoAA general staff.
 Depend On Need Military circles reported that the total number of German divisions to be sent to Rumania would depend on telegraphic reports to Berlin re- garding the need for German troops to safeguard the oil industry against sabotage.
 Germany was reported to have taken an exceedingly grave view Of official allegations of a plot by Brit ish oil men in Rumania to put the oil fields out of action. Arrests of British oil men, some of whom are awaiting trial, caused crisis in re- lations between Rumania and Great Britain. Official informants asserted that they had proof, including doc uments and photographs, that Brit ish oil men had plotted to set fire to oil fields and blow up pipe lines and rail equipment.
 Presumably it was news of this a. legged plot that prompted the Gsr- man general staff to move. Had Been Denied
 Suggestions published recently by the foreign press that the Germans
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
BALDWIN CLAIMS
 FUNDS SOLICITED
Gov. Charges Democrats With Violating Merit
 System Act

Hartford Conn. Oct. ' = UP) Governor Baldwin charged today that the Democratic State Central Committee was soliciting campaign funds from state employees in "di- rect defiance of the merit system
 At least four employees from as many departments, the governor said, showed him letters from the committee in which they were asked to assist the campaign by returning contributions in self addressed en- velope to William J. Farley, New Britain, treasurer of the Democratic Committee.
 T consider this a direct defiance to the rules announced some time ago which made it a violation of the merit system for state employe to be solicited or to contribute to a po- litical campaign fund.-" the governor declared.
 He said the rules were adopted Fir the interests of the merit system and for the protection of the en- ployes" and T shall expect to see to it that it is rigidly enforced"
 In a statement, the governor said, T again call attention publicly tc the fact that there is rule which has been published throughout all the state departments, and concern ing which the Democratic State Central Committee must certainly be aware, prohibiting campaign contributions to any political cam paign by state employees subject to the merit system.
 Tn the campaign two years ago a very definite program was carried on to assess all employees. It was to pre- vent a repetition of that this year by any political party and to fur ther strengthen the merit system that the rule was issued this year"
 The governor said he had been informed that the letter of solicita- tion had been distributed through all of the state departments. Demo- cratic Chairman John T. Mccarthy was charged with authorizing the letter.
 The Democratic Committees Sec ASba4J o. WdAVSk 1oAACJt oaAd VtaS NV ters were not knowingly" sent 10 the state employees, as 1t was "difii- cult to sift from the list of poten- tial contributors those who are dis qualified under the law from mak- Ing campaign contributions"
 T wish to announce, said Darley, that 1t is the policy Of the Demo- cratic State Central Committee not only to solicit funds from any state or federal employe, or person on re- lief or work relief. but also to rec turn to such persons contributions which might be inadvertently made, The state committee made this quite definite in the printed encloS- llre which went out with every let. ter.v
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
BRITISH BRIGHTER
 TORPEDOED TODAY

New York. Oct. ' - (UP) = Mo- Kay Radio today intercepted a mes sage from the 6.080-ton British Freighter British General which re- ported she had been torpedoed early today about 600 miles of the south- west coast of Ireland.
 lt. was the second message from the ship by MacKay. Later yester- day, MacKay said 1t had intercepted message from the same ship say- Ing she had been torpedoed ct 1880 D. fi., EST, The position given then waS about 100 miles to the east.
 The British General is owned by the British Tanker Company Of London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
ROOSEVELT GOES INTO UPSTATE N. Y.
On Defense Inspection TOur-Invades COP
 District

Hyde Park, N. Y, October T = UP)-PreSident Roosevelt today carried his defense inspection third term campaign into upstate New York Republican centers which on November 5 may decide whether the states AT electoral votes go to the New Deal
 While his Republican opponent Wendell L. Willkie is campaigning in northern New Jersey, MT Roose- welt swings through Albany, Water vliet, Troy, Mechanicsville, Schuyler cville, Saratoga Springs and the his- toric Saratoga battlefield, all in the upstate section.
 Stephen T. Early, White House secretary, billed the tour as one for defense inspection, to permit MT. Roosevelt to make personal check up on the army's great arsenal at Watervliet which, in the IA months ending last September 30, manufac- tured 1000 cannon.
 The section always returns Re- publican majority. 1T it is big enough it overcomes the invariable Demo- cratic majority in New York City and gives the states electoral votes to the Republicans. Therefore, it is important to the Democrats to hold down the Republican upstate ma jority as much as they can.
 The president was not scheduled to make any speeches. and the tour probably will follow the pattern of Mir. Roosevelt's seven previous de- fense inspections. showing himself in many places,
 The tour Is also to observe the ans niversary of the battle of Saratoga Heights when colonial troops under Generals Horatio Gates and Bene. diet Arnold defeated the British regulars under General John Bur- eoyne in iT77
 The tour began an active week lr Mir. Rooseyelt's third term drive.
 He returns to Washington Tues day, but will leave Thursday niehl for . swing through pivotal Penn sylyaniA and Ohio. on Saturday nleht-columbus pay-he will npeal by radio from his private Fai|feni rar Co the natien aRd tho noy world on the progress oi the fsaFm ament program la making. The ad dress will be delivered from parlen Ohio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
SAVONA SPELLED
 BY BRITISH SUB

Rome. Oct. 7- (U.P)-A British submarine. penetrating to Italy's Riviera coast, shelled the city of Savona, high command communi- que disclosed today.
 It was asserted that private houses were struck by the shells and that one person was killed and six were wounded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
WANT MORE AID

New YcFk,. oct. 7-CuPl-oov. Herbert ~, Lehman, Sen. slrnFest oibaon ol Vermont, and Ethel Daf- fyinofe, the actress, called fof hn llnmedlaic Increase iii aid to Great Britain at an American delpndofa day rally at tho Wefld1 FalF lest night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
Case of Addition;
 No Birth Control
(NEA Telephoto)

NorwOod, Mass, Oct. 7-WP) Puzzled police wondered to- day how to solve a methemat- ical theft case in which half of eight equaled nine.
 Here's the problem:
 A boy stole eight rabbits and scld four. Police placed the re- maining four in g shed. At dinner time police found the four had multiplied to nine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
OFT ron WASHINGTON

Wlanfio, Maas. Oct. 7-(Up)- Grown Princess Martha ol Norway and hef thFee children, Prince Har- old. ., prlncefe AsifId, c, and prin- eest naenhlld, 70. leave tomorfow l0F Washington where nhe hn1 en- gagged winter home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
WAR IN EUROPE A YEAR AGO,
 OCT. ', 1889
tDy United Prsaa)

Germany warned neulFalS that Eubmlnnlon te sDFiilsh trade cons irel measures directed against Germany" ostraneed the neutral iiy of these eennlFIes.
 The White IIenne announced that President Roosevelt had nothing Co eaf regarding Ger. many'a nnHaesGion lhal R truce NanlA Do Mllaamaa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Oct. 7--CUP) -- Gov ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Oct. 4th. compared with a year ago; This Year Expenses Emnt Year $2, 42,99s. .3ts.29 s2,542,897s sO4S.ee
 Receipts sl,57O. .3s2.90 sl,5fs.549.6si.5
 Gross Deficit ss72,S7i.sse.O9 si.o2s.f47. .ssF.1s
 Net Deficit ss55. TSI. .sss.OS si.ois. s.sss. .2f7.iS sa.aea. .lsO.sls.ss ss.ias. 600. .llo.ag
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07

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The Weather

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