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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-11
&C TEAM LEAVES FOR ATLANTA TOURNEY
EightMan Team To Weigh
In There MondayAtN Noon
Fights Are Set For Monday, Tuesday, We'd
nesday And Thursday Nights

The Wilmington Star-News Golden Gloves team which
is to compete for Southeastern United States honors in
Atlanta this week will leave here by car this morning at
$3.50 o'clock.
Those who will make the trip to represent Whining
ton in the colorful fistic tourney are:
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-11

Here and there: There IS the
one about the student who
thought he'd rather fly in the
dark SO no one could see his
bad landings! We should tell
him perhaps that after that we
wouldn't see him Looking
in the latest copy of our favorite
aviation magazine we saw a pic
ture of the Cub Clipper" the
new IS h. p. amphibian that
Piper will soon place OH the mar
ket. We thought of how nice it
would be to have one, and be
able to take off from the field and
land on the river or ocean! Oh,
well, we can dream can't we?
Saw some movies taken at the
airport by one of the boys, show
ing the activity on Sunday. After
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-11

Club news: The Aero club met at
the offices of the local weather bu'
reau last Wednesday night, and
started a study of meteorology in re-
lation to aviation. Mr.. Banks, one
of the meteorologists, took the club
in hand, and gave a very good talk
on the subject. We ,gazed at funny
instruments and looked at charts,
while he explained them to US. We
even went up on the roof and saw
the Instruments up there. 1t was
funny to notice how dizzy these pi-
lots got when they looked down at
the street from the roof of a three
story building! They all admitted
later that they felt much safer flying
-. This Wednesday night will
mean a busy night for the club, The
annual election Of officers takes place
and a study of the First Aid course
will be continued.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-11

FRESHMAN SWIMMING
North Carolina 40; Oak Ridge rs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07

were both early advocates Of the nomination of Governor Rob- ert A. Hurley by the Democratic party.
 The election results also bring to the fore ex-Senator Joseph H. Law Tor. Like Senator Culhane, he was denied another senate nomination this year, but was an early and ac- tive supporter of the Hurley cause. The local organization, led by Mayor Vincent A. Scully, supported eX- Governor Wilbur L. Cross in his un- successful bid for another guberna- torial nomination.
 Close to Hurley
 Senator Culhane and MT. Mulville were close to Commissioner Hurley all during the campaign and it was to them rather than the local party organization that the governor -elect ana State Chairman John T. Me- Carthy came for advice on cam paign problems affecting this city.
 After the nomination of Mir, Hur- ley, Mayor Scully and the city or ganization lieads pledged their full support to the nominee, and the mayor and the organization did work actively for his election, with MT. Scully making some extremely complimentary statements about the Democratic candidate, But Mir Hurley is said to feel that 1t was MT. Mulville who gave him his first Waterbury backing and whose in- huence helped him greatly here, and that the former chairman should be given first consideration on pa- tronage matters.
 Fought Gov. Cross
 MT. Mulville fought the local en- dorsement of eX-Gov. Cross for the nomination and worked actively for the selection of Commissioner Hur- ley. At the New Haven state con- vention he was one of the most active workers for MT. Hurley
 Any recommendation by Senator Culhane and Senator Lawlor will also probably be given serious con- Sideration after he takes office, There are already reports that either or both are in line for state appointments, but this is largely pure speculation.
 Coming up next year will be the appointment of judge for the Wa terbury common pleas court, new city court staff, including two
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
Italy Fighting Back Hard Against Greece
Intense Battles Going on at North Sector on Albanian FrOntier-Greek COunter-Attack Diminished
 But Still Brisk
BY LEON KAY United Press Staff CorrespOndent)

\Omte0 1TcSS otdh SUIACSpOhuCAt
 Belgrade, Jugoslavia, Nov. 2 -(U. P.) - Intense fighting in which Italians battled to wrest the initia- tive from Greek armies on the north front was reported today along the mountainous Albanian frontier.
 Messages to the Jugoslav border said that the Greek counter-at- tack against the Italian base of Koritza, in Albania, had diminish ed and indicated that reinforced Italian columns, aided by airplanes, now were striking back along the Koritza- -Biklista road.
 The. Greek armies still were re- ported fighting strongly, however, and the outcome of the battle on the north front was uncertain.
 On the western front, the Italians were reported to have renewed their drive toward the Greek town of Janina but met stubborn Greek re- sistance about IA miles from their objective.
 A message reaching the Jugoslay border town of Ohrid said that Greek troops defending the road to Janina had turned back an Italian attack near the town Of Visaml, taking about 30 prisoners. Greek planes also were reported to have renewed bombardment of the ltal- ian base of ArgyrokasTon, in AL bania, which supplies the Janlna front
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
GERMANY TURNS
 DOWN REQUEST
No Safe Conduct for Ships With Americans; Italy
 Had Granted It

Washington, Nov. 7.-CuP)-The state department announced today that the German government has refused to give safe conduct guar antees for an American ship to go to a port on the west coast or Ireland to reptriate American citi- zens still in Great Britain. The reich .oreien ministry said, in a formal note to the state depart ment, that the areas around Eng. land are areas of military operations and that the German government was not in q position 10 furnish any sort Of assurances in the nature Of guarantees ot safe passage.
 The Italian government previously had given prompt assurances that, insofar as the Italian government and its military ane naval forces were concerned, an American refugee ship could be guaranteed safe passage 10 the Irish port desag- mated ana 70 bring home American citizens. There are about i.2Of American nationals desiring to conls home still in the British Isles, ae. coFding 10 the alate department. . s. Ambassador Joseph P. Kennec, hAs been urging the American gov. efnnient for many weeks Co fene A reseue veskei t0 bring them home
 kennedy'a vlail.
 Co some quarters it EAt believed
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
U. 5. EMBASSY
 CLERK SENTENCED
Tyler Kent Convicted of Stealing Documents to
 Be Given Berlin

London, Nov. ' - U.P) -- Ty- Ter Kent, former United States em- bassy clerk, and Anna Wolkoff, daughter of a former Russian ad- miral, were convicted today on charges of violating the official secrets act.
 After their secret trials at the Old Bailey it was disclosed that documents. involved in the sensa- tional case had been stolen by Kent from the U. s. embassy.
 Kent was convicted of taking the documents and communicating them to Miss Wolkoff who in turn was charged with attempting to send information concerning them in a coded letter to Berlin.
 The nature of the documents was not disclosed but Justice Tucker told Miss Wolkoff that it is diff cult to imagine more serious of- fense."
 Kent was sentenced on five counts to seven years Of penal serv- itude and Miss Wolkoff was sem fenced to 10 years in prison.
 Kent and Miss Wolkotf were tried separately. She was convicted last week but was sentenced witll him today.
 Both were conducted secretly and the nature of their activities was not diyulged.
 Justice Tucker, addressing Kent said he was gully of five offenses in obtaining and communicating documents Of use to the enemy f0l the purpose Of preJudieing the safe. ty and interests of the state
 The jury which found Wolkoli guilty delibeTated for 2 t-2 hours.
 Kent was sentenced 10 sever years on four courts Of e0mmunl' eating documents. He was sentenced 10 tgO years on 6 fifth count 0 larceny-fOr stealing one Of thl documents. All sentences are tO ruT eoneuffently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
EIGHT HOURS FOR
 DEFENSE COUNSEL
Attorneys in Appeal Argu- ments Will Divide Up
 Among Themselves

Defense counsel for IA men ap- pealing convictions in the Water bury graft trial will be given eight hours to present appeal arguments to the State Supreme Court next Tuesday. it was understood today.
 The eight hours will be divided by each of the defense attorneys to make his argument in behalf of his client or clients. Special Prose cutor Hugh M. Acorn will also have a time allotment, it is under stood
 Defense counsel said today they will be ready to begin their argu- ments Tuesday and no further de- lays will be asked. Originally as- signed to the October term Of the court. the case was put over to Tuesday after the court granted motions for delays to perfect the appeals.
 Among those appealing are For mer Mayor T. Prank Hayes, For- nler Controller Daniel J. Leary, and Former Executive Secretary to the Mayor. Thomas P. Kelly. They were convicted by Superior Court jury lp August, 1889. Of eonspiFlng to defrand the city Of more than q million dollars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
HAROLD ICKES RESIGNS SEAT
Secretary of Interior Says President Should Have
 Free Hand

Washington. Nov. 7.-(UP)-Sec- retary of Interior Harold L. Ickes said today that. following custom he has rendered his resignation to President Roosevelt to allow the chief executive free hand in ap' pointing a, new cabinet.
 My resignation is at the White House" Ickes said at a press con. ference. This is customary and did 1t four years ago.
 q believe the president should be left a free hand at time like this to resluffle or recreate his cabinet He has a mighty task before him My resignation was made h good faith"
 Ickes said he did not know wheth- CT other cabinet officers would fol- low his example.
 Asked if he favored the sugges- tion that Wendell L. Willkie be in- cluded in the cabinet, Ickes replied:
 T am not going to offer public suggestions to President Roosevelt on that"
 He handed out the following statement:
 To-day, through the correspond ents at this press conference, wish to address friendly inquiry and also an invitation to the newspaper publishers of this nation.
 About Newspapers
 eve have just come through great presidential campaign with the result that you now know. Dur ing the campaign, much was said of the function of free press ill democracy. Now we find, according to Editor S Publisher, that eight years ago our citizens elected a president who was supported by only 40 per cent of our daily press. Four years ago we elected a president who was supported by only 36 peI cent of the press. Last Tuesday, VIC elected a president who was sup ported by less than g per cent oi our daily press.
 This reveals an unprecedented
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
Executive in Mine, Steel Workers Union Seems
 to Be Choice
PEACE FOR LABOR
 UNIONS IS SOUGHT
CIO Officials Proposed Murray Should Lewis
 Decide to Resign
Washington, November 2.

Washington, November 2. - (UP) = Philip Murray, soft-spoken Mine and Steel Workers Union executive, seemed to have a dominant role today in a drive to unify organized labor. Peace be- tween the American Fedora tion of Labor and the Con- gress of Industrial Organiza- tions, split by four years of bitter strife, had become a live issue following the election.
 CIO officials here proposed Mur- ray as successor to John L. Lewis as president of the CIO. Most of them took 1t for granted that Lewis would give up the non-salaried job because he had promised that he would If President Roosevelt were reelected. There were other sources that hinted that Murray might be considered as Secretary of Labor, should MT. Roosevelt reorganize his cabinet.
 Murray had no comment. The reports began following Mir. Roose- velt's disclosure yesterday at Hyde Park that unification of labor may be the first goal of his third ad- ministration.
 Friend of Lewis
 The impression was current at CIO headquarters that Murray was about the only leader who would not encounter Lewis opposition for the post should Lewis vacate and devote himself to his $25 ,000 a year job as president of the United Mine Work CTS.
 There was every indication that the issue of unity of the labor move ment would come up at both the CIO and AFL conventions which start simultaneously ten days hence at Atlantic City, N. J., and New Orleans.
 AFL President William Green opened the way for unification in
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07

Continuing tremendous expendl" lures foretell a business boom on the pledge to lend all possible mater ial aid to those nations which resist aggression, the United States hazards the issue of war or peace. That pledge has been underwritten by a smashing political endorsement.
 MT. Roosevelt is chief of state to- day as no American has been before him with overwhelming popular ap- proval for his policies of social re- form and aggressive if short of war - defense of democracy.
 New Deal Goes On
 No vital changes in New Deal pol- icy are indicated. MT. RooSevelts few words since his reelection pro- tended merely "some more of the same.' But the tempo of aid to the British, the Sterness of diSapproval of Japan's activities seem due to in crease. The matter of loans to Great Britain and of.slegislation which would make them possible Is just around the corner. And it is not able that some of our military ob- servers are soberly reporting that they believe it will be necessary in the long run to give Great Britain naval aid and at least the assistance of trained American flying person. mel if the totalitarian powers are to be defeated.
 MT. Roosevelt is known to feel that social security provisions in cluding old age pensions, fall short by millions of reaching as many people as they should. And he may be depended on to seek to remedy that. And hot in domestic politics IS whether social gains which MT. Roosevelt regards as vital, should be relaxed on the ground that re- taxation would step up national de- fense. He has promised that they won't be.
 World Still Aflame
 The nation looks up from it's weeks of preoccupation with domes- tic politics, to find the world still afiame. There are cries from all sides for national unity. Willkie was vigorous even in defeat in approv- ing continued aid to the opponents of totalitarianism. Herbert Hoover, in statement from Patio Alto, Cal. urged full cooperation of both par ties in the vital purpose" of avoid ing war. Ali M. Landon, whom MT. Roosevelt defeated four years ago, addressed an American united rally" here, pleading for national cooperation as an example of unit ed purpose in the defense of the re- public"
 There was the inevitable specula- ton whether President Roosevelt would invite Willkie to share some government responsibility, perhaps relating to national defense. He called on Landon for various pa triotic services after 1886.
 Acclaimed personally and as an epochal political figure because of his reelection to an unprecedented third term, MT. Roosevelt begins his new term with his majorities in both houses of congress strength ened by the election returns. Continued on Page D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
CREEKS STILL IN
 THERE BATTLING
Troops Have Penetrated 20 Miles Into Albania;
 Is Not Ethiopia
By HENRY T. GORRELL limited Press Staff CorreSnOndentl

Salonica, Greece, Nov. .7-(UP)- Government quarters asserted today that Greek troops, penetrating nearly 20 miles into Albania on the Florina- -Kastoria front, had reached the neighborhood of Koritza, Ital- ian headquarters for the Mace donian front
 They asserted that after the series of Greek counter-attacks in recent days not an Italian soldier, except prisoners. remained on Greek soil at this part of the front.
 Maps of the South Balkans are displayed in shop windows here with tiny Greek flags pinned on the Albanian side of the frontier to show the present front.
 Government sources asserted that among the prisoners taken by the Greeks were many Askari troops dnative soldiers of Italian East Africa.
 On the basis Of military develop nlents. Greeks as whole in this area. 100 miles from the Macedon- ihh atbiARi hAG NAENlHNAg bpAHkilok&N' They seem confident of ultimate victory and talk of pushing the Italians back Into the Adriatie.
 During an iBshOur motor ride from Sofia to Saloniea ] saw no evidence of unusual military pres cautions on the Bulgarian side 0i the frontier,
 Talk to Writer
 Greek border authorities, leaTn' lng that ] was aii American news. paper man, said 10 me-
 "Please tell your people that thiG country ls not Ethiopia, If any itai' ialle enter here they VII do % only as prisoners or e0fpses,"
 My ehauiief was alert fof pianel between lhe frontier and balonlea but only when we approached the city Eak there any evidence that Greece vas ai waf lconllnned on Page Q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
P PRESIDENT IS.
 WELCOMED BACK
100000 Cheering Crowds Meet Him on Return to
 White House
BY T. F. REYNOLDS United Press White House C0rre-
 SnOndent)

oPOAAuChS1
 Washington, Nov. - (UP) - President Roosevelt returned to the capital today and was acclaimed by cheering thousands lining flag-be- decked Pennsylvania avenue.
 In honor of MT. Roosevelt's sweep ing third term victory, the district commissioners had declared vir- tual half-holiday and government workers, school children, tourists and others turned out by tens of thou sands. They stood 20 deep in many places along the historic route of state parades to give MT. Roosevelt a rousing welcome. A chilling west wind did not deter the crowds.
 Members of his cabinets and his running mate, vice-president elect, Henry A. Wallace, waited almost a half hour in the early morning chill of the station platform to greet him.
 A parade route taking him past the senate office building, the cap- itol and the long rows of government buildings had been roped off and was under heavy guard of police and soldiers.
 At the station, the navy band struck up Happy Days" as his pri- vate car was moved slowly to where his open touring car waited.
 An informal reception was held aboard the presidents train in the station.
 Mrs. Roosevelt, h a wine -colored tweed suit and a simple hat to match, was the first to board the train. Wallace and Mrs. Wallace went aboard soon afterward and they were followed by Secretary of State Cordell Hull, Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson, Secretary of Navy Frank Knox and other members of the cabinet.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
BABSON SENDS
 CONGRATULATIONS

Wellesley, Mas, Nov 7s~tuPb--- Roger w. Babson, noted economist and unsuccessful candidate for president Of the United States on the prohibition ticket, today wired President Roosevelt as follows;
 "HeaFiy congratulations 4 de' feaied siailslielan however, hllinbly reminds sou that one per cent Of the vote pfoperis all0ealeq woelu haye elected Wendell Wlllkie. There fore you ell work for coalition botD nltli Republican, anG minority paFilas. Please keep sell t0ul great SeaFs are Aiead,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
Local Draft Boards Send Questionnaires
First Move in Program to Send Waterbury Boys to
 Camp Has Been Taken-32 Local Youths Would Enlist

The first step in the actual send- ing of Waterbury boys to camp for a years training under the selective service act was taSen today as the four local draft boaros began segd- ing out questionnaires tU registyants with the first order numbers. The boards have been directed by Col. Ernest Ayerill, director Of the state selective service board. to send out questionnaires at the rate of 50 a day until the eight-page forms have been received by 10 per cent of the Tegistrants under their Jurisdiction, This means that about i.4OO young men from 2i to 36 will receive ques- tionnaires within the next week,
 Those receiving the auestionDaires have five days to i'll them out and return them, and the first physical examinations will be made early next week. For the time being, until more suitable quarters are found, the phy- sical cieck-ups will be made at the draft board offices ih the city hall basement,
 g Want io Enlist
 With 32 local young men having already applied for voluntary enlist ment and more iIlqnlring daily, | is believed that the first local quota and probably the second will be made mp entirely of volunteers and that there will be no necessity for actual drafting.
 Those volunteering are placed si the head of the order list, and ihf order numbers Of Oiherf 0n ule reg isiraiiOn llsi are automatically piehed hack, ii ig the V0lunleeis Ahe receive the first anesilonnalret bui lnany others will also receive ihenl
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
ODD DEMOCRAT DIES

Danbury Conn. Nov l,-luPl- George E. BlFaitOn. 67, Democratic president Of the Board of Aldermen since ie3g, aied today after aB lil' nek Of more than veal, ie fegged three terms % alderman afld tgO at president of the Doaid
 Hb RidOg ard fiK citlldren snrs gise. FuDffal sefvlees Hill be hele Saturday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
WAR IN EUROPE A YEAR AGO,
 NOV. ', 1889
By United Press

Ut tHtteu EAtss
 King Leopold Of Belgium, and Queen WllhelInlna of the Neither lands, made . iolni plea f0F peace l.. Identical notes t0 0er' many, Great Britain and France.
 Vlse0nnt IIallfax broadcast from London that Great Britain was fighting "l0 maintain the rule Of the iaw and the equality af mercy between man and man." fine British leader added lhml his eaHnifymen were flight. Ing in defense 0f freedom"
 Held MaFshai OeeFlmg. ln an interview, seeifed al the Allies hapea ls aet material from ibe unltea states.
 Tbe Western ttent was auiel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
Former Democrat Leaders May Have Patronage Control
Joseph F. MuIvilIe, Former Democrat Town Chair man, and Ex-SenatOr Culhane May Get RecOg-
 milton for Local Recommendations

Joseph F. Mulville former Democratic town chairman, and Senator George Culhane today oomed the two men whose recommendations will be given most considera ton by the state administration in the dispensing of patronage in the Waterbury This will bring about the unusual situation of leaders at odds with the local party organization being the principal advisers on Waterbury matters Mr. Muve and Senator Culhane
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
NEW DEAL GETS
 GREATER POWER
Gain in House, But Lose Three in Senate; Still
 Hold Control
BY JOHN R. BEAL
United Press Staff Correspondent

" ANA@N NANHs 1sshe AHNNNeF"tAAsssesg
 New York, November 1-fUPD- New Deal control of Congress was streng thened today by a net Demo- cratic gain in House seats which widened its working majority over the Republiean-S Southern consefya- tive coalition of the present session,
 In the Senate, Republicans win register q net gain 0f three or four seats. it was indicated by nearly complete returns, bnt the Democratic majority remains ample.
 Analysis ot the senatorial and gllbelnai0rial contests showed that while the Republicans were taking a beating on the national ticket ano ln the House they were eieeting goy- eTnOrs in an almost solid block oi states in the midwest, stretching from Ohio i0 Colorado
 tHe Forecasts
 TluA Tue days elections appeafel l0 forecast Two major political des gel0pmeDis during ihe next iAt years
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
Chief Executive Will Lead World Wide Resistance Against Aggression
Peace, War, Prosperity, Depression Are in the Balance: U. s. Defense Move
 ment Will Be Increased
BY LYLE c. WILSON United Press Staff Correspondent

New York November 7. - (UP) - President Roose- welt today leads the United States and the Western Hemis- phere into four years in which war or peace or depression will be in the balance 5000 100000 re- armament program is stokng the furnaces of industry for defense of the United States and to make 1t the supply