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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-11
German-AmericanS Adopt
Resolution Of Protest
Urge United States to Keep American-Made
Aeroplanes for Home Defense-Sales Contrary
to Professed Neutrality States Resolution.

WHEREAS the United States war
department has decided to relax
it's restrictions on the sale of late
models of airplaneS being built for
the national defence program to
permit foreign countries to obtain
Immediately from 500 to 600 of the
latest and fastest models now in
production for the United States
army and
WHEREAS the testing of the
efficiency of the latest and fastest
models, which was stated to be a
reason for AFmission to export,
could either Re carried out in this
country o. Wy the expectation of
very feS planes of the latest
types and
WHEREAS in 1886, when the
European war was not in prog
gress, the United States depart
ment of state refused to permit
expectation of the latest model
plane to Argentina until it was
superseded by more efficient
model.
NOW THEREFORE BE 1T RE-
SOLVED THAT we, The German
American Conference of Connec-
ticut be recorded as condemning
this decision of our government as
contrary to the intent and spirit
of United States neutrality; as
contrary to the desires of the
American public, which is pri-
marily interested in fully equip
ping this country before supplying
others; Attending support to COM
batants in a European struggle at
a sacrifice to the interests of this
country; and as tending to produce
situation which might again
needlessly cause the shedding of
American blood by involving our
country in war.
BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED
THAT we send copies of this reso-,
luton to our senators and repre-
Sentatives in the U. s.. Congress
with a request that it be inserted
in the Congressional Record.
PAUL STOCKED,
Secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-11
MAUD E. DIMMICK
FARLEY DELEGATE
Children's Workers State
Conference Opens In
Hartford April II

Maud E. Dimmick of the First
Baptist church will represent Wa
terbury at the statewide conference
for children,s workers in the field
of religious education in Hartford,
April 81. The conference will be
held at the Asylum Hill Congrega-
tionai church under the AUSPICES Of
the Connecticut Council of Churches
and Religious Education.
The speakers will include: DR.. j.
Quinter Miller, DR.. Paul D. Eddy,
William Rogers, DR.. Ernest F. Scott,
and Miss Edna Baxter.
Among the interesting features
will be counselling groups on ma
ter1a1s of Nursery, kindergarten, Pri-
mary, Junior and Intermediate ages
There will be picture exhibits, pos
tiers. freezes, finger painting, mari
onettes, dioramas and village build
ing These will all be headed by ex-
perts in the field.
This will be an all day confer
ence with lunch and dinner served
the church. A rich program has
been provided for all interested in
Sunday, Vacation and Weekday
work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-11
DEFENDANTS SEEK
ADDITIONAL Time
Petitions Filed With Court;
Date Set By Judge
Expires Monday

All fourteen persons, who were
convicted in the Waterbury con-
spiracy case, who have appealed
their cases to the states Supreme
Court of Errors, will ask for a fur
ther extension of time in which to
file assignments of errors to Judge
Ernest A. Inglis finding in the case
it was learned today. Judge Inglis
designated April 18th as the final
day for the filing of assignment of
errors but I'll of the appellants will
now ask that the time be extended
to May 9Th.
Atty. Benjamin SlaGe OF New
Haven, counsel for George H,
Kingsley and John Meany of New
York filed petitions last week seek
ing an extension of time to the
above set forth date and today At
ty. John H. Cassidy filed similar
petitions for former Corp. Counsel
Charles S. O'Connor, James P
Healey and Frank Santalucia.
A similar petition was filed TODAY
by Atty. Sidney Cassel in behalf of
Philip Coppetto and the other mo-
tons are expected to be filed today
or tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-11
Young Republicans
Conventional onorrow
Fifth Annual Session to Take Place in New Haven;
Several Waterbury Delegates Named to Committees

Hartford, April 11-Waterbmy is
well represented on committees for
the fifth annual convention Of Con.
necticut Young Republicans ar the
Hotel Taft Kew Haven, Friday,
Saturday and Sunday, it was re-
vealed today with the announce
ment by the state president, l..
Richard Belden of West Hartford,
of the committee memberships.
]. Warren Epson, Republican
town chairman CT Waterbury, ana
Harry Krasow, former chairman of
the New Haven County organlza-
ton, are on the resolutions CON-
mittee.
Harold Had!ey Of Waterbury is
chairman o. the entertainment
committee. Harold Post, president
of the Waterbury Young Repuol-
cans, is a member of the registra
lions committee.
Dennis McClerry of Watertown is
chief sergeant-at-arms for the con-
vention. Rudolph Anderson of MAJ
gatuck is a Sergea4lt-at-acl4S. VIII
liam Painter, also of Naugatuc is
a member of publicity committee
Some 600 delegates from the 100
clubs in the state are expected to
register for the convention, which
opens Friday evening with a meet
ing of the executive committee ana
the resolutions committee. The
latter to which all proposed resolu-
tionS must be presented in writing
will hold an open meeting for dis
cuSsion a. 8 p. m. and also at 10
a. n Saturday.
The business session opens at 2
p. m. Saturday, followed by cleo
ton of officers by the executive
committee.
The banquet at p. m. will have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-11

Connecticut senators and con-
gressmen have been mailed copies
of a resolution, adopted by the
German American conference of
Connecticut at New Britain Sun
day, protesting against the sale of
U. S. military planes to foreign
nations as being contrary to
Americas neutrality. The confer
ence represents Is German Amer
lean societies.
The resolution declares that the
planes should be kept for Ameri-
can use and charges that their
sale to belligerents is against the
will of the public.
The resolution reads as follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-11

Governor
MiddIetOwn, April 11.-MiddIe-
town high school, oldest public
high school in Connecticut, will
observe the end. of its first 100
years with a centennial program
Thursday, May 16, with one of its
most famous graduates, Governor
Raymond E. Baldwin, IL, to be a
guest of honor.
A full day program is planned,
opening with class reunions dur
ing the morning, an afternoon
sports program, entertainment,
and dinner and addresses by Miss
Julia A. BrazOs, DIR. Al0nzO G.
Grace, commissioner of education,
Lieutenant Governor James L.
McConaughy, and Governor Bald
win in the evening followed by
dancing.
Invitations are being sent to
more than 1000 graduates and
former students and 1900 are ex-
pected for the evening program
at the state armOry.
DIR. James A. LawtOn, veteran
president of the board of educa-
ton, is executive chairman for
the celebration program commit
tee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-11
a Bearing on how long we live.

a bearing on how long we live.
Some faddists believe that by keep
ing very slender on a starvation
diet we shall live longer and be
healthier in old age. There is no
scientific justification for this. On
the other hand, overeating and
overweight throughout life make
old-age come more quickly.
One of the first rules, therefore,
is moderation. Not too little, nor too
much.
Other faddists have kept children
on mere existence diets on the false
notion that retarding growth in
childhood helps old age.
This may help some laboratory
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-11
RABBIT JOINS BATTALION

Sydney, Australia -(UP)- Ru-
dolph, white angora rabbit, who
drinks beer and eats anything, is
the latest recruit to the A. l. F. He
is the mascot of a battalion. He
has been inoculated against typhoid
and vaccinated against smallpox
Rudolph has been issued a uniform,
a red velvet coat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-11

for its principal speakers Governor
Raymond E. Baldwin and 1t. Gov
James L. McConaughy. Joseph E.
Talbot of Nauga.uck, State treasur-
er and a member Of the Young
Republican Executive committee,
will De POSTMASTER.
On Sunday at II a. m, new Of
ficers will be Installed by James B.
Lowell, former state president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-11

rats live longer, but makes them less
vigorous and less playful. Stunning
during the growth period does not
help old age.
Feed the youngsters; don't de-
prive them.
Another rule is to have q wide
variety Of foods to play safe on
getting enough precious vitamins
and minerals which prepare the
body for resisting the ravages Of
old age.
There Is no single food which
will perform a miracle and act as
a fountain of youth. But enough
foods to keep the body well sup
piled with energy and flesh. plus
a wide assortment to fortify with
vitamins and minerals, make old
age something to look forward to.
Liking one or two foods too well,
and eating too much of them, is
not advisable. One-food families
are likely to be short-lived fam
lilies. The housewife should de-
velop skill to prepare new dish
each week. Her family will enjoy
the surprise and will be more likely
to enjoy old age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-11
Arranging Italian
Aid Outing

Announcement was made today
that Sunday, July 14th, has been
chosen as the date for the annual
outing at Lakewood Park of the
italian Aid. Michael Castaldi
chief ranger of Court Verdi,
Foresters of America, and Mrs.
Mary Fisher, prominent leader
among italian women societies,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-11

The ITALIAN Aid in its splendid
work OF caring for the needs of
needy italian families has &C
complished splendid work since
its organization. 1t has cooperated
with the various welfare agencies
of the city. Its membership in
cludes officers of practically every
italian society in the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-11
WILLIAM AND MARY POPULAR

Columbia, S. G. CUP - Univer-
sity of South Carolina students
are wondering if their college, not
the one in Williamsburg, Va,
shouldn't be named civilian and
Mary" There are 100 boys named
William and g. goods named
Mary at South Carolina.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-11

racked decay.
T h ere ar e
many rece n t
laboratory and
clinical itldica-
tionS that de-
clining years
can be made
m ore vigorous
and healthful
by the food S
eaten before old
age gets us in
its grip. The
foods eaten in
middle life, even
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-11
FRIGHT OR WRONG ABOUT PEOPLE
What Foods Will Ward Off
Old Age?
BY DONALD A. LAIRD
Phi. D., Sci. ID.

Although most of us look forward
to reaching ripe old age, there is
nothing attractive about the posSib-
ility of years of palsied. stiff pain
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-11

One of the most hilarious "hunted
house" sequences ever incorporated
in a Aim is said to be highlight
in Joe Penner's latest RKO Radio
vehicle, millionaire Playboy," hi
larious SlapStick farce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-11

seem to have a great deal to do with
how spry we are in after-ife.
Foods eaten in early life also have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-11

Approximately 5,500OOO pennies
are in circulation in the United
States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-11

NEXT: Do Women Buy Better
Than Men?
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-29
Active Intervention By II
Duce Appears To Be
Question Of Days
SPAIN IN HEADLINES
Departure OF British And
French From Italy Or
dered Restricted
ITALY

ROME May 29.-(Wednesday)-
R-Civilians began taking over
some posts left by men called TO
arms today, as the Belgian collapse
on the northern front heightened
Italy's war fervor and made active
Italian intervention appear to be
only a question of days.
Young fascists served as traffic
police, and helmeted women and
girls of Rome we're seen in uniforms
astride motorcycles equipped for
anti-air raid duties.
All Chances Lost
At the same time the Italian press
indicated that any charge the
French and British ever had of OBJ
tanning continued italian n%on-belli-
gerency by relaxing their blockade
probably had been lost.
Spain also returned to Italian
headlines with reports Of anti-Eng-
fish demonstrations, together with
reminders that Spain might see a
chance now to recover Gibraltar.
rhe doors for unrestricted de-
parture from Italy were closed on
British and French nationals in
what some observers took for an.
other step toward war.
The government also announced
were being recruited into
a parachute corps, with technique
from the German troops
dropped behind combat lines.
Departure Stopped
The exit visa requirement, clamp
ed on in a surprise move, stopped
the departure without permission
from Italy or her colonies of citi-
zens of any country which impose
restrictions On Italians. That
to French, British and Egyp-
British and French who sought
information about the length Of
Continued on Page Five; Col. A.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-29
IRELAND'S PARTIES
UNITE ON DEFENSE
canon De Valera Tells
Parliament OF Dangers
Confronting Country

DUBLIN, May 28-tR-For the
second time in Irish history, the
Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, gov
eminent and opposition parties,
respectively, coalesced tonight on
a policy of defense of the nation.
Agreement to unite against any
aggression came after Premier
Eamon de Valera had brought to
the attention of parliament tn e
dangers now confronting the coun-
try.
The labor party joined the Fine
Gael in agreeing to a proposal by
the premier that both opposition
groups appoint representatives to
participate in weekly conferences
to consult on international mat
tcrs and national defense.
The government will be repre-
sented by two members, the Fine
Gael, the principal opposition, by
three, and labor by two at the
weekly sessions.
dangers threatening the coun'
try now are obvious" De Valera
said in referring to his G alwa
speeches last weekend in which
he declared Ireland really is IN
the war zone" and should plan her
defenses accordingly.
At the same time De Valera an
nounced an immediate campaign
to add thousands of troops to Ire
lands armed forces. He said re-
serves of the regular army and
first line volunteers e being
called to the colors.
In view of the dangers con-
fronting us I am sure the people
will be united as one man behind
the government to resist agrees
sion from whatever quarter 1t
might come" the premier assert
ed.
I'VE must all be brothers in one
holy cause; let there not be found
one treacherous hand giving them
away"
Onposition Leader William L.
Cosgrave, answering De Valera's
appeal for a coalition government,
said the Fine Gael was alive to Ire
lands peril and was willing to ac'
cent it's full share of responsibility
for policies on which there has
been consultation and agreement.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-29
Federal Officials Silent
On Fifth Column RumOrS
Rumania Takes Steps
To Protect Oil Wells

BUCHAREST, May 29-Wed-
P has TAX
ell drastic steps to prevent
seizue of her oil wells by any
fifth column" sabOteurs in
event of invasion.
Under a decree no foreigners
except oil company employees
are allowed to enter the Ploes-
ii, Constanza ld Giurgiu pc
trOleum zones.
Rumanian employees in the
zones ire subject to military
orders as if in all army zone,
and inhabitants are required to
surrender their arms, munitions
and explosives.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-29
MOORE GIVES VIEWS
Asks Rotarians To Investi-
gate And Consider Vari-
GUS Reports Here

Officials of the federal govern
ment here declined yesterday to
make any statement whatever II
connection with the numerous re-
ports and rumors circulating IN
Wilmington regarding fifth col
umn' and spy activity.
J. O. Carr. United States district
attorney, said he had heard many
rumors to this effect, but added he
was not in a position to make a
statement of any nature.
Decline To Comment
John Bright Hill and E. c. Snead
of the United States custom office,
said they, too, had heard the rum
ors, but both declined to make any
comment.
Representatives of tn Federal
Bureau of Investigation and of the
federal immigration service could
not be reached.
Meanwhile, whispers and rumors
continued to fly thick and fast
throughout the city.
AS far as could be learned from
official sources, however, no one
had been arrested or found to be
engaged in subversive activity.
In this connection, Roger Moore,
local realtor, yesterday urged at
the meeting of the Rotary club
that all members appoint them
selves as committees of me to in
vestigate and consider the rumors.
81 am cognizant of the fact he
said, that, SO per cent of these re-
posts are false, but it is still pos
sible that this other two per cent
may be true.
"It is our duty as American citi-
eel to keep alert and to. keep a
watch on these things"
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-29
BRITISH PLAN BLOW
PREPARES Air And Sea Force
For Drive To Save
BEF From Death
MORALE IS GOOD
BRITAIN

LONDON, May 28.-tR-Britaln's
air and sea power was poslde To-
night for a mlow which she hopes
will save the flower of her expedl-
tionary force from the Nazl grip OF
death, clamped tighter by Belgian
surrender and exposure OF the Al
lies left wing in FLANDERS.
Prime Minister Churchill, who
warned the house of commons
gravely that hard and heavy It'd
Ings'' might be expected from a Sit
uation of "grevious peril kept to
himself and his war council the
plan for the break.
Will Have Assistance
But in promising a statement
when the result of the intense
struggle now going on can be known
and measured" Churchill declared
the trapped thousands had and
would have the powerful assist
ance of the Royal navy and Royal
Air Force"
One authoritative London source
commenting on the BEES predlca-
ment said "as long as ammunition
lasts we may be sure the BEE Will
continue the fight"
Alfred Duff Cooper, British MN
lister of information, told the nation
tonight its army stood in great
peril, that it would be necessary to
withdraw the BEF from the posi-
tons it now occupies, but that 1t
was not a "defeated' army which
would be withdrawn.
1T will be an army whose cour-
age is still high 80. in which every
officer and man still is buring with
desire to meet the enemy in COM
bat" he said in a broadcast. The
army knows how we have driven
the German ships firm the sea and
how the German air force have re-
peatedly turned tail before us In
the air. The army are hungry for
the opportunity of meeting German
soldiers on the field ....
Final victory a still be ours
we have not lost the war to-
night and assuredly we shall not
lose it."
Resistance Not Ended
Surrender by Leopold III as COM
mander1in-chief of the Belgian ar
mics did not mean, Churchill said,
an end of Belgian resistance. He
said nothing, however, about the
military effect of capitulation OF
perhaps 500, 900 Belgians who have
been holding the northern end OF
the line-blocking the German path
to the channel ports of Z~eebrugge
and Ostend and thanking the Brit
ish, who are still in the middle.
Neutral observers in London
sought clues as to how the British
expeditionary force might fight its
way out of the Flanders trap-or,
indeed, attempt to hold their lines
against the spearhead thrusts IN
tended to split them within the Ger
man enlightenment.
British military sources an
nounced the expeditionary force lis
not beaten" and would continue to
fight.
Observers agreed any withdrawal
would be costly in unestimable los
ses of men and materials.
Continued on Page Three: Col. p
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-29
WILL DECIDE FLANDERS CAMPAIGN;
BELGIAN CABINET DLSOWMS LEOPOLD
FOR SURRENDERLG 500, 600 SOLDIERS
Belgium's Negotiators
Approach GermanLineS

BERLIN, May 2S.-UF-BeI-
gian negOtiators appointed by
King Leopold III of the Belglans
approached German lines last
night carrying an illuminated
white flag to ask for all armis-
tice, the WeII-intormed common
tary Dienst Aus Deutschland
said tonight in describing events
leading to the Belgian army's
surrender.
The Germans replied that I'M
conditional surrender would be
the only terms acceptable, the
commentary asserted.
The negOtiatOrs then recrossed
their lines to get instructions and
returned several hours later with
the word that terms were &C
cepted. Only five hours passed
from IL p. H., Monday to 4 a. NJ,
Tuesday-from the time the ne
gotiators first appeared until the
Belgian surrender became official.
Reports here said Leopold al
ready had departed for a well
known Belgian castle which was
placed at his disposal by Adolf
Continued on Page Five; Col. 3
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-29
FORD SAYS HIS MOTOR COMPANY COULD
MAKE 1000 STANDARD WARPLANES DAILY

Don't misunderstood me-"
he said. ga lot of pressure is
being brought to push us into
it and there is real danger in
enormous defensive arma-
ment, but 1 am confident we
can keep out of it,"
1t was suggested to Ford
that "a thousand planes a day
is an enormous volume of pro-
duction."
$50 was 10000 motor cars a
day, but we did it; so was the
production of one eagle boat
a day during the World War,
but we did it. Incidentally, we
would have reached the level
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-29
Defense Body
Is Appointed
By Roosevelt
s.ven Members Are Select
ID From Government,
Business, Labor
tn PUSH PRODUCTION
Ms, Harriet Elliott, OF U.
N. C., Named Member
Of Commission

WASHINGTON. May 28|R-
President Roosevelt named a ma
.;,,s, defense commission OF sew,
=, drawn from government, bust
ness and labor, today to gear the
r,+ion to top-speed production OF
s,,,es engines. guns and other
defense implements.
To this commission, he appoint
ed;
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr., chair
man Of United States Steel, to have
charge of the delivery of indus
trail materials to the plants which
produce the finished product.
Knudsen Appointed
William S. Knudsen, president OF
General Motors, to supervise the
production of the finished product.
Sidney Hillman, president of the
Amalgamated Clothing Workers, to
attend to labor and supervise en-
pOyment problems in general.
Chester Davis, of the Federal
Reserve Board, to see to farm
products both for domestic use and
for export.
Ralph Budd. chairman of t h e
Burlington railroad, to supervise
transportation problems.
Leon Henderson, ofC the Secur-
tiles Commission, to keep track OF
price trends in an effort to avoid
any undue increase in the cost of
living.
Miss Harriet Elliott, d OF
women at the University of North
Carolina, to advise on consumer
rrOblems.
Agree on Tax
At the same time, word was
passed on capitol hill that con-
gFfSslonal leaders had agreed ten
'allVely on an income 'super'-tax,"
amounting to 10 per cent of pres
snt income taxes, and an increase
N levies on beer, liquor, tobacco,
VOhllrued on Page Three; Col. 81
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-29
NAVAL AIR FORCE
EXPANSION OKEHED|
House Passes Bill Author.
lzlng sl,l37,OOO,OOO
Improvement Plan

distinction, May 2o-R-By
: 'gIe OF 4O2 to l, the House passed
. ,T sent to the Senate today a
VI. aotnorizing a 81, 1877, 900, 900 ex-
in5 . Of the navy's air force
'", ~ ol It's system of aviation bases.
~, LIE lone dissenting vote was
W. Nv. by Rep. Marcantonio CAL
S c, VINO has objected that the
t trrs:l ornaments program tends
~! Involvement in war abroad.
., rrs oiIl carries no funds (actual
rnp5opflations being left for later
rol vns0FeS' but it sets the mini
NV; ;ga'. ol navy planes at 10000 and
way humber of pilots at Is, 900. The
On'lnued on Page Five COL: p