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ters said that the situation on the
western front was obviously one OF
increasing difficulties.
"The British are in some Of the
heaviest fighting and are playing
their full part with the French" a
spokesman said.
1t was admitted that on the
Somme and on the Aisne the Ger
mans had made progress and had
thrown In great forces.
The spokesman re-emphasized a
warning he had made last week of
any premature optimism.
Discussing the three principal
points Of the German attack, at
Rouen, SCISSORS and Rethel, q
spokesman said:
ut looks as II the drive toward
Rouen is the most serious of the
three and the Germans have made
the most progress there"
They had reached the Seine in
that sector.
Admit German Gains
There was no disposition to mini
mize the extent of the battle or of
the German gains in 1t. But 1t was
asserted that If the French could
maintain an unbroken line, even If
they retreated, they had the hope
that the Germans would over-reach
themselves and find their armies
exhausted.
Military experts said that It was
hardly possible to stop cold a mill
tary offensive on the present scale.
But, 1t was added, the Germans
were losing men heavily and the
German troops were under an in
creasing strain.
Supply columns, which are under
farther from their bases each day,
attack by allied airplanes, must go
1t was asserted, and there was the
possibility that the Germans might
soon reach the end Of their present
effort II the allied front remained
continuous and intact.
Experts were unstinting in their
praise of German organization and
the power which the German high
command had been able to put into
its attack. But. experts said also, the
attack was still one by ordinary
human beings, not supermen. Not
only was the possibility of exhaus-
ton kept in mind, but 1t was en-
phasized that so far as reports
showed, the Germans had not been
able to send infantry forward to
consolidate the positions gained by
their tanks.
May Attempt Crossing
There was a growing belief in
some military quarters that the
Germans might attempt q crossing
in force Of the Seine between
Paris and the sea and then swing
around to the south Of the capital.
Britain, certain now that Its own
turn Is coming soon for a direct
German attack, continued steadily
its home defense measues. Each
hour there were additional barbed
wire barriers and sand dragged ma
chine gun emplacements through
out the country.
The ministry Of health announc-
ed that 100000 children would be
evacuated from the London area
staring Thursday. Only recently the
government had said that the evacu-
alton would not be started until
Germany began bombing the capt.
tai area. Today, however, a govern
ment stateemnt said: "In view OF
recent developments and the COM
mencement of enemy bombing of
England, the government does not
feel 1t right that this movement
should be delayed any longer" The
children will be taken to Devon
shire, Cornwall, Somerset and
Wales in the southwest.
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| War Moves On.
Today's Board
By J. w. T. MASON
UNITED Press War Expert)

Germany's great strategic OBJ
jective, aimed at the capture or
dispersal southeastward toward
Switzerland Of the Allied armies, is
now being more clearly unfolded.
Its success depends OH how long
human endurance cain respond to
Hitler'S relentless demand upon his
troops for the heaviest continuous
offensive modern warfare ever has
known.
The German front has been
largely Strengthened during the last
48 hours. This fact is permitting
the Germans to strengthen attacks
by their right wing in the Seine
area, and their left wing near the
Argonne, having enlightenment of
the Allies as their objective.
1t seems as If the German attack
directly toward Paris from the Sois-
SONS region Is not continuing with
the ferocity Of last week. The Ger
man crossings of the Aisne at this
point have not been followed
through as though this were the
immediate major objective. Any
slowing down Of the Hitler push
here. would not necessarily mean
the point of exhaustion was being
reached. Rather 1t might well i'm
ply that the Germans are now pri-
marily intent on trying to swing
the eastern and western ends OF
their battle line In a converging
movement to trap Weygand.
Allies May Retire
II this threat becomes very serious
1t will be essential for the Allies to
start retirement from scissors
not because of German frontal at
tacks along the Aisne but to pre-
vent being caught in a sack. The
trap, If 1t were successful, would
extend along the Seine river south.
east to Paris and then northeast.
ward along the Marine river to the
Argonne.
The capture of Paris. itself, while
1t would be an important moral VIC
tory for the Germans, would not
have decisive influence on the war
II tne Allied armies escaped al.
rectiy soutnward along nroao
'front.'. Tne Allied power OF resist
ance would not pe broken. But, IN
order 70 be able TO carry on advan-
tageously, the Allies would nave 70
evaoe announcer possible pocket
Snouio tney pe forced 10 retreat
me German movement toward
Paris along the seine seems TO have
as lts secondary purpose ENFORCE
ment OF the Allied retreat south
eastward toward SWitzerland II the
primary objective OF enforcement
Ialls.
should Weygand be compelled to
airect a retlrement IN THIS direction,
ne Wouio nave q very narrow front
ana II retreat were again necessary
ne would nave TO retire across the
SWISS border, giving the Germans
control OF France. Pro- German In
nuences IN Italy OF an Allied retire.
ment OF this kind would certainly
be strengthened.
British Forces Arrive
The arrival OF British reinforce
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DR.. CHEVALIER
JACKSON HONORED

New York, June l0-(UP)-Dr
Chevalier Jackson, Of the Temple
university school Of medicine, Phil
adelphia, today was voted the dis
ttnguished service medal Of the
American Medical Association.
Doctor jackson, famous hronchos-
copist. won the award on the third
ballot taken by the house Of dele
gates Of the ANA, being given n
votes TO II for DR.. James Ewing
professor Of oncology Of the Cornell
university medical college. New
York.
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Narvik after all Allied forces had
been cleared out.
"Hostilities ceased last night" the
communique said. Negotiations for
capitulation are proceeding"
All Allied naval, and air
forces were cleared from the area,
1t was asserted.
I'm London, it was stated official-
ly that the Narvik port through
which the Germans had once re-
ceived essential iron ore from Swed-
en- had been rendered useless for
some time to come-probaly year
at least. Thus, the value Of Narvik
to Germany was decreased, and
from the Allied viewpoint 1t could
have been important only as base
to drive ON the Swedish iron
mines at Kiruna, which would have
been in violation Of the fundamen-
tai Allied war policy.
Paris, June 10 - (UP)-An ON
cial announcement here said today
that Norway became ''neutralized
territory" last midnight and that
the Germans agreed not to inter-
fere with the evacuation OF the
Allies.
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New Haven. Conn.,, June 10.--tUr)
The Bergman Mechanical Engi-
necring Co., New Britain. petitioned
u. 8. District Court today for an
extension Of time in which TO pay
its obligations.
The concern listed assets Of $685.
eco against debts OF 495. 7o0. but
complained considerable Of ~ assets
were frozen" and that IT, sItua-
ton was created BY insuincient cap
italizat|on. Il asked elk months TO
take care Of is navnhlo accounts.
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ALLIED FORCES
LEAVING NARVIK
Norwegian Army Surren-
ders to Nazis-British,-
French Move Out
BY PETER C. RHODES
UNITED Press Staff C0rrespondenf


Stockholm, Sweden, June TO-
(UP)-Capitulation of the Norwe-
gian army and withdrawal of allied
forces from Narvik. the great iron
ore port, left Germany unchallenged
today along the entire Norwegian
coast and put her in position to
dominate Russia's Arctic trade
route.
1t was made known that, Gen. G..
q. Fleischer, commander in chief of
the Norwegian forces in the north,
had ordered, his men to surrender
after King Haakon, Crown Prince
Olav and members Of the Norwegian
government had been embarked in
allied warships.
Diplomatic sources here asserted
that the king, the crown prince and
the others had embarked several
days ago and belief was expressed
that they had arrived In Great
Britain.
However, reports Of naval battle
Off Narvik Saturday, In which the
Germans asserted they had sunk
the British aircraft carrier Glorious
caused some concern for their safe
ty.
In departing, King Haakon, the
crown prince and the government
issued joint proclamation explain
ing to the people OF Norway that
their capitulation was necessary be-
cause without allied aid, Norway
lacked SUFFICIENT soldiers and SUM-
cient war materials to fight.
1t was asserted that the king and
government in exile would continue
to fight for free Norway, and hope
was expressed that Norwegians
never would abandon their conf
dence In the ultimate restoration Of
the country to independent status.
British, French Withdrew
London, June 10 = (U.P.) - The
ministry Of information, announc-
ing today the withdrawal of British
and French troops from northern
Norway, said that King Haakon and
members Of the Norwegian govern
ment were now in Great Britain.
Part Of the Norwegian forces
have been withdrawn from Norway,
the ministry said, so that they
could be reformed "for action on
other fronts"
The developments in Norway, Just
two months after the German in-
vasion Of Scandinavia were an
nounced In an ofiicial statement:
with the foreknowledge and
understanding of his Majesty the
King Of Norway and the Norwegian
government, British and French
troops have been withdrawn from
northern Norway.
THE king of Norway and the Nor
wegian government are now in
Great Britain and proportion Of
the Norwegian armed forces have
been Withdrawn from Norway In
order to be reformed for action on
other fronts.
1.-THE capture Of Narvik (the iron
ore port (enabled action to be taken
to prevent the Germans from using
1t for export or iron ore for con-
(, siderable time. Troops and material
from Northern Norway can now be
used 10 greater advantage elsewhere
In the main struggle to defeat the
German attempts at domination.
upon the outcome Of which Nor
weeian Independence finally de-
pends."
German Flag EIolsied
Berlin. June 10 = CUPD - The
high command said today that the
Germans had hoIstcd their battle
nag 81 The north Norwegian port Of
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aerea, o.-fUp)-Now. here a
secret for keeping young even II
you are rs years old = pardon.
young. Ride q bicycle. That Is
William Blaif's prescription, and
he estimates that IN the past n
manths he has ridden o.QQQ miles.
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Guard u. B. Embassy
Rome, June 10.--(UP)-Italian
troops were stationed close to the
United States embassy today as
hundreds OF black -shirted infantry
men marched to Venice Square and
other strategic points to handle
thrones already gathering In the
streets. The British embassy In
structed all Britishers to stay off
the streets and It was expected the
few remaining British would leave
today.
British Halt Liner
RENE. June 10.-(UP)-The news
paper II Piccolo said today that the
British contraband authorities at
Gibraltar had halted the italian
liner Vuicania as an act Of Eng
lish provocation".
(The vulcania was halted several
hours ut Gibraltar but was permit
ted to proceed to italy later Satur-
day, London dispatches said.)
The Vulcania was en- route from
Tangiers with several hundred re-
patriated Italian citizens aboard, II
Piccolo said, but was compelled to
enter the port Of Gibraltar.
Rome, June l0.-(UP)-The Of
ficial radio said today that the war
ministry had ordered partial
blackout effective this evening.
Italy In War
Washington. June 1O-(UP)-Am-
bassador william G. Bulhtt tele-
phoned President Roosevelt from
Paris ut 1858 p. m. EDIT that Italy
had declared war on France.
White House Secretary Stephen T
Early announced Bullitt's call.
Early said that Mr.. Roosevelt would
go to Charlottesville, Va, to speak
this evening as planned, but that the
proposed trip from there to Hyde
Park, N. Y, had been cancelled.
London. June 10.-(UP)-It was
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MANAGING EDITOR DIES

Cambridge, Mass. june i0.-Up)
Christian Science services were
held ct MT. Auburn Cemetery chapel
today for Clifton B. carbsrEy, e..
managing editor Of the Boston Post.
Who died at hospital Of 9 cerebral
hemorrhage Saturday. Cremation
followed.
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that q state Of war exists between
Great Britain and italy. Ordered to
return to Italy, the journalists i'm
mediately began packing their ef-
fects.
Washington, June TO- CUP -
Chairman Key Pittman Of the Sen
ate foreign relations committee sale
today that 1taly's entrance into the
war will accelerate our efforts tc
aid the Allies"
But he added thai the people Of
the United States don't desire tx
enter the war"
London, June 10-CUP)-Exchange
Telegraph In a dispatch from Rome
today said that Premier Benito Mus.
soltni. announcing Italy,s entry int
the war, had guaranteed the integ.
rtty Of Jugoslavia and Greece.
Berlin, June l0.-(UP)-Author
lied quarters announced that For.
eign Minister Joachim Won Ribben.
trop would make q statement at {
special conference with the foreign
press at 2 p. m. q p. m. EDIT. TIL,
nature Of the statement was not dis
closed.
London, Juae 10.-(UP)-Italy'
entry into the war was received
calmly In London today because tn,
British had long expected and pre-
pared for 1t.
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On Britain And France
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man armies hammered closer and closer TO Paris.
Striking st an hour when Adolf Hter'S egtonS were
rolling with crushing weight into the heart Of France the
Fascist premier declared that Italy would break the
chains of the British and French in the mediterranean
Forces Are On the March
Even as he spoke to madly cheering throng from
the balcony of Venice Palace the forces Of FaScsm were
on the march and the British and French ambassadors
had been given their passports
sour Conscience is absolutely tranquil Mussoni said
1--WE have done what was possible to avoid the storm
that is now beating the world
Treaties Are Not Eternal
"Treaties are not eternal" he said 1T was only
needed to revise treaties to avoid this war;
Mussolni said that our decision has been communi-
rated to Britain and France and I'VE are going against
the decrepit democracies."
Now we are ready to face all the risks and the sacri
fees of war; he said "A great people Is truly great if
It can go through the trials imposed by destiny"
Didn't Want Others In
Mussolni declared that italy did not wish to drag
into the other peoples neghborng and friendly to
u.s." The neutrality of such peoples he asserted will be
severely respected he dies are now cast" Mussoini
said I is struggle of young progressive people against
decaden nations This gigantic struggle is only phase
in the development of our revolution"
Allies Rebuffed Hitlers Peace
The Allies he asserted should not have rebuffed "the
peace offers of Hitler" but all this sis fact Of the past
1.-THE entire world" he said sis witness to the fact
that Fascist Italy done everything possible to avoid
the sotrm the world is now witnessing"
What Italy Fights For
Italy is striking to solve first the problems of con-
tinental fronters-Savoy and Nice in France-and then
the problem of fonersCorsica Malta Cyprus Sues
and other Allied possessions military force the premier
said Ths gigantic battle is the battle of the poor peoples
against the rich and fierce holders of the worlds gold
MuSsolini shouted.
Names These to Stay Out
But he sad Italy does not desire to bring other cou-
tries into the warnaming Switzerland and the Balkans
Turkey and Egypt His reference to Egypt and Turkey
appeared to be bid to persuade those two Allies of Bri
tain to remain neutral.
100000 Bayonets Ready
Mussoini has said that he could put 10000 900 bay
on0ts In the field but reliable have estimated the
strength Of the Italian army at from 100000 to 3000
000 In addition TO first line air force of possibly 5000
and navy which short capital ships but strong in
small torpedo boats.
Italy's Air Force Is Tops
Itays air force is considered by most experts top
notch but under normal conditions the important north
ern industrial of Italy would be vulnerable to swift
and devastating attack by Allied airpanes Whether
Germanys hammer blows in the north had changed that
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Released IN Lavprton. Australia. q
gasczlne engine model airraane dis
appeared IN the clouds and returned
two hours later 70 make > perfect
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London, June 10.-(UP)-It was
understood that the Italian embassy
informed Italian journalists In Lon
don ut 5 p. m. moon EDIT today
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HITLER PLENTY

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DEATHS in CONN.

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AID OF FRANCE

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10000, 1000 Bayonets Ready

Itays air force is considered by most experts top
NOTCH but under normal conditions the important north
ern industrial of Italy would be vulnerable to swift
and devastating attack by Allied airpanes Whether
GermanyS hammer blows in the north had changed that
situation remained to be seen
Milford chronicle., 1940-10-18


Mrs, George Warren. dining room
and tables, MRS. Duane Lynne. The
Milford degree team assisted in SER
wing refreshments. consisted OF Mra
Jennie MeEsick, Mrs. Lou SheW and
Mrs. Austin Peek Donald lester as
sited il registering the candidates.
The degree will be given twice this
year in the state IN order that aii
members Of the grange who wish,
may avail themselves Of the oprOf-
tunity Of attending the national
grange which will be held in Syra-
cuse, n. T.. November 13 TO 81, In
elusive, and where the national or
seventh degree will be conferred on
Thursday November IA.
Last evening, Thursday, October
~. at Krebs School. at Newport,
the same officers had charge with
Mrs Gebhard OF Delaware Grange
chairman OF music: Mrs. VIM. Nan
dain, chairman OF drill; Mrs. Walter
Carpenter Of Centre Grange, chair
man Of tableaux; Mrs Bayard Tay-
lor, chairman Of decorations: Wal
ter Carpenter, chairman Of lights;
Mrs. Irene Ruth, hostess; Pusey
Passmore, chairman Of refresh
ments. Court ladies': Mrs. Rusey
Passmore, Mrs. James Fleming, Mrs.
Harry Johnson, Mrs. Leon Gilmore,
Mrs. Delbert Gooden, Mrs. Edward
Megginson, Mrs. Howard Moore and
Mrs Paris Kirby.
Milford chronicle., 1940-10-18
POULTRY RAISERS TO
KEEP ACCOUNT RECORD
toonsiuusd from first rage,

count of all receipts and expendi-
tGres for a period of one year.
At the end of each month a record
blank will be sent to each coopera-
tor for the purpose of tabulating the
number of hens, pullets, and chicks,
the quantity of eggs produced. also
the receipts from the sale Of poultry
and eggs, and the expenses involved
fol feed, labor and other items in
connection with the poultry business
during the month. These monthly
reports are to be returned to the
county extension office, and will be
forwarded to the University of Del
aware when a statewide summary
of this cost account project will be
made by Kenneth w. Baker, farm
management specialist, who has
been assisting with this work for
the past year.
This will be the third consecutive
year in which this poultry cost ac-
count project has been included In
the extension program, and several
poultry raisers have been keeping
these records on their focks with
much interest in learning those
management factors that influence
profit or loss in raising poultry. As
a result Of these records, many poul-
try farmers have changed their sys-
tenn Of feeding or their flock manage
ment practices which have resulted
IN the realization Of more profit
from their poultry business.
Milford chronicle., 1940-10-18
PERSONS INTERFERING
WITH FIREEdEN WARNED
Five MarshaIs WIN Assist Police In
PatrOling Fires

At a special meeting Of the Milford
Police Commission, held In the Coun-
Gil Chambers this week, with mem
bers of the Milford Police force and
representatives of the Fire Company
In attendance, it was decided to dep
utize five fire marshals TO aid the
police in controlling the crowds in
attendance at fires.
For long time the local firefght-
ers have been hampered by the
crowds who congregate at fires. This
interference is not caused so much
by persons who attend fires afoot,
but by those who ride to fires, and
who. in defiance of all existing laws,
persist in parking their machines in
spots where they interfere with the
fremen's work.
The police and marshals intend TO
see that the firemen are not inter-
fered with, and persons who persist
in trying to park in fire zones will
be arrested.
A special warning has also been
issued to the so-calIed smart guy"
who as soon as he hears the alarm
Milford chronicle., 1940-10-18
ECONOMY rule
Is PLEDGED BY
MAYOR BACON
tCoatsnusa sssn Rsrss rass,

Mr. Wickens was introduced by
H. Eugene Savery. chairman az the
State Republican Committee.
At an executive meeting OF the
county committee, Magistrate Harry
B. Thaw, Milford. was elected sec
retary to succeed Colonel William J..
Storey, who resigned when called to
military service.
Simultaneously with the Conamun-
ity Building rally a meeting was
held ip Bethel A. NJ e. Church for
negro citizens. The Rev. ]. H. WhaI-
en- and ]. r. Waters were the speak
ers. Marshall Bell was chairman.
Mr.. Vale, the first speaker at the
rally at the Community Building. de-
livered an inspiring address, which
in full on the first page Of
the second section Of this paper.
Milford chronicle., 1940-10-18
IGRANGERS PUT ON
SIXTH DEGREE
tuanlInasa - e. -

Tableaux were given by Capital
Grange members under the leader.
ship of Mrs. Maurice Frazier and
John Tarburton. The floor work
was given by Laurel degree team
under the direction Of Mrs. Ernest
Dickerson. Singing was led by Mrs.
Helen Deakyne with Miss Edna Bar
ker. pianist and Arthur MofiItt, solo
ist. The local committees assisting
with the work and taking care OF
the visitors were: Reception, Past
State Master Jacob Roosa and Mrs.
Roosa, Mr.. and Mrs A. e. Num-, Mr.
and Mrs. Davis Watson; lights. Fred
Gulick and Henry Cook; decorations.