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columns and disorganize General Ubaldo Soldu's efforts to stiffen the crurhbling Fascist lines.
 Heavy fighting was reported north of Pogradec where Greek troops were asSaulting chain of Italian outposts hastily erected in the Mokra Heights above Lake Ochrida in an efforts to protect their retirement toward Elbasan.
 At the same time Greek spokes- man indicated that north of Argy- rokastron Greek flying columns had infiltrated the line of Italian re- neat and were pouring deadly ma chine gun fire into the retiring Ital- ian columns.
 .. .. Italian Achievements
 It was said that 80,000 Italian troops and much ammunition had beer disembarked at Durazzo in the past few days These troGRS and supplies are being moved up toward the central deferse line which the Italians are organizing along the line of the Shkumbi River with FL basan as the central Bastion.
 The advance outpost of this line is said to be at Tepelini which is protected by 6,O00-foot mountain upon which the Italians were re- ported to be installing artillery batteries and machipe gun posts in expectation of the Greek attack.
 Between Tepelini and Himara, on the coast, runs an unbroken string of snow clad mountains which the Albanians call "the teeth of the devil"
 Royal air force units co-operat- ing with the Greeks are attempting to hinder Italian defensive efforts and the sending of new troops and supplies to Albania. RAF planes were reported by their command to have attacked Valona heavily de- spite bad weather. The British
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vote the necessary time for the pro- motion of such a worthy cause as the campaign to raise funds to fight mfantile paralysis. I am grateful to the public which supported last years appeal so generously, to my associates who worked so untiringly and to the local newspapers who gave us such splendid cooperation. l have pledged myself to cooperate as much as time will permit with my successor and I wish him the greatest success possible.
 Busy In Other Work
 MT. Cassidy, superintendent of the Waterbury office of the Prudential Life Insurance company, was re- gently appointed member of the selective service boards and has been busily engaged in considering cases of young men who have been or who will be inducted shortly into mill tary service. He attends frequent meetings of Draft Board l5-B of which he Is member. He is af- fillated actively with a number of fraterral and civic organizations.
 MT. Smith Is expected to announce Mir. Cassidy's successor within a few days so that ample time will be at the disposal of the new director to complete organization of a commit tee. The campaign will include the customary appeal for private con- tffbutions and for the sponsorship of c series Of public or private so- cial functions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
NEW GERMAN BOMB IS DEADLY MISSIVE
Air Raid Wardens Warn= ing LOndOners to Be
 Careful of Missiles
BY EDWARD w. BEATTIE, JR., United Press Staff COrrespOndent)

United Press Staff Correspondent
 London, Dec. 10-UP) - Police and air raid wardens warned Lon doners today against new, deadly German bomb which resembles a gas mask container and explodes in the hands of anyone who picks 1t up.
 Bombs of this type were scattered about London during the ferocious all-night German raid Sunday night and Monday morning.
 The bomb consists of a metal cy- finder, which contains a small bomb and from which dangles about five inches of wire. The cylinder is in four parts, which are supposed to separate as the bomb falls. Two of these parts become a rough sort of parachute, two become rotating vanes. The bomb drops from the cylinder to the end of the wire, which keeps it attached to the parts of the cylinder.
 The bomb may explode on land ing. If it does it may cause casual ties within a radius of 50 feet.
 Home Last Night
 After their big attack of Sunday night. the Germans remained home all during last night. There was not single plane over London and the air ministry reported that in all Britain there was but one flight reconnaissance patrol near the south coast--though flying condi- tions were excellent.
 There were several theories in eX- planation of the present intermit- tent boinbings of London and other cities. One was that the Germans sought to keep defenders and the public confused. Another was one long held by air force chiefs: that Germany had insufficient planes. to attack more than one district q night. In inc with this theory it was suggested that lack Of pilots made it necessary for the Germans at times to make big attacks only on alternate nights. so that plane crews might rest.
 Hammer Sub Baae
 London. Dec. i0- CUPl--The air
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BRITISH SMASH
 HARD IN EGYPT
May Drive Italians to Sea Coast Where British
 Navy Can End Them
By NED RUSSELL

United Press Staff Correspondent London, Dec. 10-zx5P) British empire forces, smashing into the Italian lines-in the Egyptian desert lines, are seeking to drive the Ital- ians to the sea where the British navy can blast them into surrender in surprise offensive on blitzkrieg or annihilation, 1t was Indicated to- day.
 British forces are concentrating on the Italian left wing, it was re- ported. The Italian front now under attack was believed to be about 30 miles long.
 Most of 1000 prisoners taken in the first phase of the attack yester- day were Libyans, it was reported. LibyanS have been in the majority in the front lines, according to Brit iSh sources.
 Fast motorized armored divisions and dive bombing planes are con- ducting the attack while the British Mediterranean fleet strangles Italy's supply lines, it was understood.
 Many Against Italy
 Fighting was reported to have continued throughout the night uu- der a bright moon as British, Aus trahan, New Zealand, Indian, French and Polish troops attacked the Ital- ians in the Sedi Barrani area of the western desert, near the coast, and Italian positions farther inland.
 Official reports emphasized fight ing in the coastal zone, around Sidi Barrani. But it was believed here that the fighting front extended far inland toward the Great Siwa oasis. It was indicated that the scale of the British attack would depend partly on the intensity of Italian resistance, as the British forces were still outnumbered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
LANDS PLANE IN
 JAMAICA BAY
Naval Ensign Could Not Hit Land, Because Gear
 Had damned

New York. Dec. 10--(UP)-U. &. naval ensign Robert Winston brought down a navy landplane about 100 yards from shore In Jamaica Bay today after the retractable landing gear damned and he was unable to land at Floyd Bennett field. The two men in the plane were not in- jured.
 The plane remained afioat and the two men crawled out and were taken ashore. The plane had taken of from the Floyd Bennett naval area SO minutes before. The landing wheels locked and Winston notified the field that he was unable to iand. A few minutes later. nc made the successful landing on the water.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
Thomas P. Cassidy To Quit Birthday Group
Will Resign as Chairman of Presidents Birthday Ball Committee Assist in Good Work, How
 ever From Ranks

A new Waterbury chairman of the Presidents Birthday ball committee, which annually sponsors public ap- peal for funds to combat infantile paralysis. will be announced shortly for today it was learned that Thom- as P. Cassidy present local director has submitted his resignation to Thomas s. Smith. internal revenue collector of Connecticut, and state chairman.
 "It is with sincere personal regret that was obliged to relinquish my position" MT. Cassidy announced to- day, but personal business pressure has been such of late that would find it physically impossible to de-
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Two German Spies Put To Death In England
Had Portable Radio Transmitter, Which They Set Up in Fields at Nght-Manner of Execution
 Is Not Disclosed

tonville is a 98-year-old prison nor- mally used to confine prisoners sen- fenced to two-year terms or less. However, Roger Easement was hanged here for high treason in 1916.
 The spies hid their equipment in fields during the day while they prowled the streets in search of iIl- formation. The announcement of their execution was expected to start authorities on another campaign against careless talk that might reaGSI ta4etllS agents.
 Inspected Equipment
 I inspected the equipment belong ing to the two spies. It included two
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FORMER RULER OF ENGLAND IS ON SHORT TRIP Duchess Will Undergo Dental Operation in Mia-
 mi, Florida 10000 PEOPLE
 WELCOME THEM l6 Years Since Duke of Windsor Visited United
 States Last
BY JOHN F. FRANKISH United Press Staff Correspondent

Miami, Fla, December 10. (UP) - The Duke and Duchess of Windsor returned to the United States today so that she might undergo a major dental operation. Although they will stay only four days, each emphasized at a press conference that they were most eager to make a more complete visit later when the Dukes duties as Governor of the Bahamas permit him to get away.
 The Duchess and I are very glad to be back again." the Duke said. Tt has been 16 years since I was hers.
 Its pretty tough on the Duchess having dental operation. But we hope to be able to see something of Miami and the vicinity before we leave"
 They stepped ashore from the yacht Southern Cross at 9:55 a. m. EST and, escorted by motorcycle police, drove to St. Francis Hospital in Miami Beach. They left Nassau yesterday afternoon
 Meets With Press
 After a greeting from a small group of officials, the Duke met the press on the canopied afterdeck of the palatial yacht, looking tanned and the picture of health. He wore navy blue suit. He discussed his problems as Governor and then was joined by the Duchess who showed no outward signs of the ab- SceSsed wisdom tooth which caused her to return to her native land for the operation. Asked her reactions upon returning home for the first time in 12 years she said:
 well, I'm not off the boat yet. I'll have to wait"
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WAR IN EUROPE A YEAR AGO,
 DEC. 10, 1889
By United Press

Finland appealed tO civilized world for aid against Russian in- vnsion.
 Helslnkl reported all attacks by Russians had been Fepulsed.
 Heavy ioases at sea revealed; {; Netherlands molOrship Immlng- ham, Swedish freighler Vlnea, French coastal vessel Dlnard. Del- gian ship Kablnda, Ealonian frelghter kasaa, British 0li tank eF San Alberto and German mos tornhip Teso.
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Der Fuehrer Claims Nazi Equality To Conquer All
Greeks Starting New
 15O-Mile Offensive
They Are Endeavoring to Smash Italian Deenses Be- fore SO,OOO New Troops of Italy, Can
 Get to the Front
United Press Staff Correspondent
 BY BEN AYES

Athens, December 10. - (UP) - The Greek army was reported today to have uneaShed offensive on the entire 150me Albanian front in an effort to smash Italian defenses before 80000 Italian achievements can be thrown into action It said that the Greek high command hoped to smash into retreating Italian
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TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Dec. 10-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year, through Dec. Eth, compared with a year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $4,2S3,257,30S.22 $4,0S2, 2,0S6,47s.0S
 Receipts
 $2,s4o. .1o6, ,4s2.5S s2,2s7.s1s,71s.14 $1,sss,15O.S25.sG sl,7s4.4ss.7 .75s.s1
 Net Deficit
 sl,s74,4ss,s75.s4 s1,7s4.os1. .7os.si s1,71s,s47,sso'is ss,i1s.s7s.27o.ss
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07
Hollywood Sighb And Somds
By Robbin coons.

HOLLYWOOD Cal, Feb 7,-Theres picture called Mar ried Pretty and Poor It's in the limelight
 Anne Shirley is in it. and John Garfield both pleasant to have around picture the wins attention is the it.
 Jane Bryan fresh from glowing triumph in We Are Not Alone took suspension rather than play it. period Chicago w. Dart must have taken tip from Janes film title and decided being alone waste of time They wed which left married, pretty, and rich.
 Olivia De Havlland fresh from equal in Gone With the Wind suspension play however, get married.
 This is all very strange Married Pretty Poor" you naturally after all this stnkeroo of movie Then recall that the film Saturdays Children highly successful play picture back Then that particular his roles thinks the highly satisfactory that he's happy about the whole thing So is Shirley
 Barring the notion that it's salary rather than the particular caused the star-studo rts you're panaton movie players instant suspicion of
 Why this should be is easily "re-make" player reaction is "B" quckie" mine in recent has been
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07
N. Y. THIEF
 HUM0R; REVEALS II
Artist and ag-Man Is Re- turned Stolen Camera
 and CoIored Films
By GEORGE TUCKER

NEW YORK, Feb. 7-The pres ept crop of thieves on Broadway is not without at least one fellow with a gift of humor. This obser- Vation is based on a chance mis- hap that befell George Manvell on recent visit to New York.
 MT Maxwell is an artist and a gag-man (Popsye) for the Fleish- CT studios in Miami. He is also something of camera bug, and while in New York he took hun dreds of feet of color film of the city's busy streets, of the ice clogged waterfront, of the gar dens and skyscrapers.
 Then he parked his car on safe, well-bred Fifth Avenue and went for an hours stroll among the shops. When he got back his car was still there but his camera wasn't. It and all the costly film taken by Maxwell had been stolen
 This made George Manvell pretty sick, but he. couldn't do anything about it except grouse a lot, fin ish out his stay, and go on sadly back to Miami
 1 think it was about ten days after his return that a package
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07
JEAN PARKER, JAMES ELLISON [
 STARRED. HERE
'zenobia" Opens Tonight as Capitol Theatre Fea-
 lure for Two Days

A new era in entertainment will be ushered in tonight when "Zeno- bia," Hal Roach's latest offering, has gala premier at the Capitol The atre for two nights. The era in this case is 1870, and the setting Mis- sissippi in the carefree days after the Civil War. Combining costume with comedy and farce with furbe- lows, Roach has individual brands of high humor. Hardy is cast as c small-towh doctor, Langdon as the owner of medicine show. The eternal triangle is in this case com- pleted by zenobia, Langdon's two- ton she-elephant, who forms a heavy attachment for the doctor when he unties an uncomfortable knot in her tail The H. c. Runner story from which "Zenobia" is adapted was called "zerobia's Infidelity," which may give some clue to the plot.
 But this is not the only attrac- tion of "Zenobia' Billie Burke and Alice Brady give rich comedy per- formances in their respective roles of the doctors wife and the small town snob, and the romance is sup piled by Jean Parker James Elli- son and June Lang. Moreover, there are host of supporting characters who all contribute to the general good fun.
 The 1iory concerns the efforts of the Tibbitt family to overcome the social cstracism in which they have been placed by zenobia's at tenticns to the doctor. Jean Par ker the Tibbitt's daughter. is m love with James Ellison, but his mother, Alice Brady, opposes the match and uses the elephantine im- broglio to embarrass her sons fi- ancee. The climax of the picture comes when zenobia crashes an ele- gant party given by Alice Brady for the Tibbitts, and it takes lawsuit and a recital of the Declaration of Independence to smooth out the difficulties and unite the. lovers.
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 with which producers stuck fo script properties reurbisted them slightly them through the mill to emerge minor program filters. s
 More often than otherwise the epc" of yesterday slightly different plot budget lesser play rs-for it's second trip to the
 The exceptions the old colossas undertaken bahoo than originally greeted them They get top stars directors, budgets. top beagand likely flop the uned originals, and with harder only the audiences these audiences older members
 In cold fact however the of the story has little do with it's remake Last Beau Geste" those critical snckers athough popular success) not because old but because it's presentation fairly creaked This years "Hmchback of Nore Dame" pressve spectacle than silent great in it's handling of it's ultimate will depend whether the paying of thing Personally wish Laughton had vei)
 if re-make offered the intelligent approach freshness of spirit that is apparent in His Girl Friday" he The Page) it wouldn't long all the stars camored for chance at old stuff
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07
G-MAN STORY NOW
 FEATURED AS FILM
 AT COLISEUM SHOW

The most bizarre pages from the record Of modern American crime have been formed into one thrilling screen story in Persons in Hiding, which opens tonight at the Coli scum Theatre. The picture is based on an actual case related in J. Ed gar Hoover's book, Persons in lid ! ing"
 Although made up of incidents from the careers of a dozen famous criminals, the story plugs single exciting theme-the terrible influ- ence of beautiful young women who supply the brains and inspiration Of some of the countrys most feared and desperate gangsters.
 With Lynne Overman, Patricia Morrison, J. Carrol Naish and Will liam Henry playing the top roles, Person in Hiding uncovers the amazing. experiences of a queen of rackets, lovely young hair dresser who elopes with an ambitious crim- inal in hopes of obtaining the lux uries and thrills that have always been denied her
 As the career of the couple, play ed by Naish and Miss Morrison, un- folds, one spectacular crime follows another, including a cross country flight from pursuing G-Men, strange partnership with another pair Of fugitites and the desperate Kidnapping of an elderly millionaire for a $2O0,O0O ransom.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07
Large Program Is
 Planned Here for !
 World Prayer Day

The World Day of Prayer, Friday, will be marked in Juneau by an all-day session in the Northern Light Presbyterian Church.
 Starting at 10:30 o'clock in the morning the meeting will be pre- sided over by President Mrs. G. Ed ward Knight. Mrs. c. c. Bloxham is the secretary this year. A ,na- tional program, arranged by Murial and Doris Lester, will be followed. Murial Lester, known as the Jaane Adams of London, is known through out the world for her social service work. M 4P
 The morning program will be in charge of Mrs. Bruce Lesher. which is to feature music by the Native Memorial Presbyterian Church, the regular business matters, and the devotional
 A noon luncheon will be served in the ,Parlors of the Northern Light Presbyterian Church in charge of Mrs. J. F Morley The several churches will bring various food dishes and all planning to contrib ute are asked to contact wives of the ministers of their individual church.
 The afternoon program will be divided into six parts, at which time all churches in the city will be rep resented. Mrs. John Keyser will be the featured vocalist for the oc- casion and various projects will be presented for support by all denom- inations. t
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07
GRAND JURY RETURNS
 THREE INDICTMENTS

Three indictments, one of them secret, were returned by the Grand Jury this morning.
 Albert Tucker is accused of as- sault with dangerous weapon. as result of an occurrence of several months ago when he held three members of Juneau's, Russian col ony at bay. ltsi1.9es. felg
 Orville B. Chapman is accused of larceny in dwelling, specifically with stealing riflescartridges, tent, knife and traps from Kurt :Nprdgren of Petersburg. asSfS sssF
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 HEADQUARTERS NOW ,
 =. AT SAN fRANll5(O

A few details of reorganization of the Wages and Hours Administra- tion on a regional basis have been learned here by Commissioner of Mines B. D. Stewart, ex officio Ad- ministrator of the Act for Alaska.
 Alaska is to be part of Region 15, with headquarters at San Francisco and branch office at Seattle in charge of JQhna R. Dille, Acting Supervising Inspector.
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SOVIET SHIPS
 UNDER RGUARD

s. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7-The Soviet freighter Kim is surrounded by armed guards as she refueled Customs officials said guards were assigned to the craft at the request of the Russian Consulate. No one is permitted to board the vessel.
 The Kim is enroute to Puget Sound to load cargo of wheat for Vladivostok. Her home port is Len ingrad. She is the first Russian ship to enter San Francisco since the start of the war in Europe.
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(. D. A. Group to
 Sew Tomorrow

Mrs Joe Kennedy will be hostess tomorrow to members of the Cath ollie Daughters of America sewing circle at her residence in the Capitol Apartments.
 Dessert-luncheon will be served at 1:30 o'clock preceding tfie sewing Session.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07
SEAGRAvES FIRE
 TRUCK ORDERED
 BY CITY COUNCIL
New Equipment Is Coming from Ohio Factory af
 Cost of S7,35O
? bv Adelaide Kerr

Dealing directly with the factory the Juneau City Council last night authorized the purchase of a Sea- graves fire truck at cost of S6,6O0 It is estimated it will cost an ad ditional S750 to bring the truck here from Ohio.
 The Council also adopted a reso- lution accepting the R. J. Sommers PWA sewer project and authorized granting of restaurant liquor li- cense to J. J. Stocker.
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BOY SCOUT WEEK
 T0-BE OBSERVED { FEBRUARY 8-14
Broadcast Friday Evening Planned as Parf of
 Juneau Program

Boy Scout Week will be observed in Juneau from February to IA it was announced today by the local council @
 A feature of the observance will be a half hour radio program over Station KINY on Friday evening One boy from each Juneau troop including the Sea Scouts and Aux Bay troop, will take part in skit on the broadcast.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07
SKATING GOOD ON
 AUX LAKE; LARGE
 CROWD LAST MIGHT

Good skating was enjoyed by a large crowd last night on Aux Lake Ice was safe and about six inches thick. aa
 The open water and thin ice near the outlet have been marked by red flags and lanterns, District Ranger w A Chipperfield of the Forest Service, announced. A bonfire was kept blazing last night by eco en- rollees and will be kindled again tonight for the benefit of skaters.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07
BLIZZARD BLOCKS !
 ROADS, WYOMING

gRAWLINS, Wyo., Feb. 7:-Snow blows are operating along highways of Southern Wyoming afterga sud- den heavy blizzard blocked them. More than 250 cars were freed by the snow blow crews after they were stalled in the snow along the Lincoln Highway, one of the man transcontinental routes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07

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 Fifth: Civilians are abused by the army authorities
 Sixth. Americans deny there is any military necessity" for the noisome barricades such as are en- forced in such spots as Tientsin. Their purpose, as viewed here, is simply to humiliate foreigners in line with the ultimate purpose of riddins China of them.