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Evening star., 1941-02-14
Destroyer Question
Still Needs Study,
President Says
Many Factors and
Elements Involved,
Press Conference Told
sy the Associated Press.

~ tDc hSSOSldlcu EIcos'
President Roosevelt told reporters
today many factors we're involved
in the question of British destroyer
needs and that the question was
under study and might be for some
time,
Asked at press conference to
clarity the seeming difference of
opinion" between Secretary of the
Navy Knox and Wendell L. Willkie
on whether the United States could
spare more destroyers to Britain, the
President replied there was no news
on that except what Stephen Early.
his press secretary, announced yes
terday after a Roosevelt-Knoxc con-
ference.
Mr.. Early had said that despite
differences of expression, "the Presi-
dent has reason to believe that this
question will be under study for
some time because of the many
elements which enter into the pic
ture." Secretary Knox had re-
ported after yesterdays White
11OuSc COIllSI eIlCC IIldG llc lldO llOO
changed his view that this country
could not spare more deStroyers
without impairing the fleet.
Mr.. Willkie, the 1910 Republican
Presidential nominee, had urged
that this country supply Britain
with to 10 destroyers month.
The President said today that, as
his press secretary had told re-
porters yesterday, there we're many
factors and elements involved and
there was nothing more he could
add to Mr.. Early's statement.
He refused to comment when told
the President was reported to have
told Mr.. Willkie that more destroy
ers than the so already traded to
Britain for bases in this hemisphere
could be spared.
Evening star., 1941-02-14
13 Bombers on Coast
Thought Meant for British
Ry the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Thirteen British marked bombers
now at McChord Field, Wash. are
believed in well informed circles
here to be part of the 20 four
motored bombers whose prospective
release to Britain was announced
by the War Department last No.
vember 90
The opinion was expressed that
they were being prepared at the
West Coast airport for delivery
shortly by air to the British govern
ment.
The planes are Bit Cs, of which
the United States Army Air Corps
originally ordered total of so.
They weigh approximately % tons,
have a speed in excess of $50 miles
an hour and are equipped with the
Sperry bombsight, an American de-
velopment considered by many au-
thorities to be second only to the
secret Norden bombsight. Officials
say the Norden sight has not been
released to the British.
The number of four -motored
bombers which the Air Corps has on
hand has never been disclosed
exactly but we'll informed sources
expressed the opinion that 1t is
more than 100.
Evening star., 1941-02-14
Bulgarian Passage
Reported Assured

BELGRADE. Yugoslavia, Feb IA
P).-Germany was reported today
to be pressing Yugoslavia to open
to gray-clad Nazi divisions packed
along the Danube River the historic
Vardar River road of conquest to
Greece and the Eastern Mediter-
ranean.
Diplomatic quarters said they had
received reports that Germany
wants the Yugoslav route in addition
to unopposed passage through Bull
garia so her troops could reach as
many points as possible in Greece
and the Mediterranean sector. These
quarters expressed belief the Bull
garian route already was assured.
Southeastern Europe waited tense
ly for the result of a portentous con-
ference today in Germany between
Yugoslavia'S premier, Dragisha
Cvetkovich, and Foreign Minister
Alexander -Markovich and
Nazi leaders, including Adolf Hitler.
Boris May Go to Germany.
Diplomats with usually reliable
sources of information in govern
ment quarters said the Yugoslavs
would talk with the Germans about
passage of German troops through
the railway junction of Mis-, Yugo-
slavia, and thence by rail down the
Vardar River valley toward Greece
and her vital Aegean seaport, Sa-
lonika.
Reports from Sofia said King
Boris of Bulgaria might follow the
YugoSlavs to Germany today to con-
fer with Hitler.
Once more the question arose of
what Turkey would do in event of a
German move into Bulgaria and
Yugoslavia. The Turks repeatedly
have said they would fight if they
were invaded, and last fall massed
thousands of men on the Bulgar-
ian border when the Germans went
into Rumania.
Observers, however, interpreted an
announcement that Nazi-controlled
Rumanla had agreed to send 10000
tons of oil to Turkey as an indica-
ton that Turkey was not expected
to fight to keep the Nazis out of
Greece.
These observers said Rumania
hardly would be allowed to make
such deal with Turkey if the Ger
(See BALKANS, Page A-8D
Evening star., 1941-02-14
Work 10 Improve
Relations With j. ).
Pledged by Nomura
New japanese Envoy
Presents Credentials,
Chuts With Roosevelt

Admiral KichlSaburo Nomura as
sured President Roosevelt today
that he would do all he could as the
japanese Ambassador here to bring
about a better understanding" be-
tween Japan and the United States
to preserve peace in the Pacific.
Mr. Roosevelt, receiving Admiral
Nomura's credentials as the new
japanese Ambassador, told him he
welcomed the assurance and was
confident of your devotion to this
objective The exchange of re-
marks was made in formal written
statements handed to each other
The President noted that it af-
forded him especial pleasure" to
renew his personal association with
Admiral Nomura.
The rapidly mounting tension in
the Far East gave an unusual touch
of gravity to the Presidents formal
reception of the new Ambassador,
both taking cognizance in their ex-
change of greetings of develop
ment's in Japanese American rela-
tlonS which are causing concern"
Chat for 20 Minutes.
The new Ambassador spent nearly
20 minutes in the Office of the Presi-
dent. AS he emerged, he told re-
porters he had enjoyed a pleasant
chat with Mr.. Roosevelt, reminiscing
about their acquaintanceship during
the World War, when Admiral No.
mura was naval attache here and
the President was Assistant Secre-
tary of the Navy.
Asked about reports of japanese
naval movements in the last few
days, the Ambassador replied that
he did not know exactly what was
taking place, but he supposed both
japanese merchant and naval ships
were moving about constantly in
Japanese waters.
At his press conference earlier, the
President was asked about the cur
rently threatening situation in the
Far East, but his only response was
that he had no news beyond that of
his appointment with Admiral No.
mura
Asked if yesterdays warning by
the State Department that Amer
leans should leave that area was
merely a routine repetition of pre-
vious advices. the President hesi-
tated and then remarked that 1t was
a repetition. Somewhat pointedly.
however, he omitted the word rou-
tine.
Accompanied by Hull.
Secretary of State Hull accom-
panied Admiral Nomura to the
(See NOMURA, Page A-5)
Evening star., 1941-02-14
R. A. F. Sweeps
Nazi Ports on
French Coast
British Planes Also
Fight Off Germans
Over Channel
By the Associated Press.

3, the Associated Press.
LONDON, Feb. l4.-The Royal
Air Force carried out a daylight
sweep over German-held ports
along the French coast today and
the thud of heavy explosions was
heard on the English side of the
Channel
The sky over the French coast was
dotted with black puffS from anti
aircraft shells.
The attack was made during inter-
walls of British sunshine after a
heavy mist had lifted from the
Channel. making the outline of the
French side visible from the Kentish
coast.
Little Opposition.
Half way across the Channel
British planes fought with Ger
man craft. and one of the latter, a
MeSSerSchmitt, was reported shot
down.
Aside from this, British sources
said, the British raiders apparently
encountered no opposition from
German fighter planes.
Berlin reported, on the other
hand, that nine British Spit
fires were shot down in violent
air battles along the Channel
coast when the British tried to
break through" This, the Ger
mans said, was the toll so far"
indicating that fighting was still
in progress this afternoonO
Tonlght's government communique
reported the downing of the Ger
man fighter over the Strait of Dover
and admitted the loss of one British
fighter.
1t also said single German raiders
had dropped bombs in Northeast
Scotland and in Kent.
The communique added that cas-
ualties from German bombs in Lon
don last night we're larger than at
first supposed and included a num-
Der of persons killed"
Nazi Fighters RepulSed.
A squadron of Spitfire fighters was
reported to have turned back force
OF German fighter planes high over
the English Channel.
The noise of the fight-whining
dives and chattering machine guns
reminded Dover Strait residents of
the opening stages of the battle for
Britain last September.
One smoking plane spiraled into
the sea and the Spitfire squadron
was reported to have resumed its
patrol, apparently intact.
Bombs dropped by a single Nazi
air raider caused considerable dam
age to houses and a number OF
casualties" in one London district
during the night. the British re-
ported, while bad weather prevented
large-scale R. A. F. operations over
the continent.
Scottish Town Bombed.
Bombs also were reported dropped
in town In Northeast Scotland,
where several buildings were said
to have been damaged and some
casualties caused. Other raiders at
tackled places in Eastern England
(See RAIDS, Page ARD
Evening star., 1941-02-14
Danube Navigation
Begun by Germans
| One Month Early
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BUDAPEST, Hungary, Feb.
14.-Navigation of the Danube,
which is essential to German
importation of Rumanian oil,
started today a full month
ahead of last years opening
time.
Although ice foes still were
present, three German tank
barges went through Budapest,
en- route to Rumania, this morn
ing. The river was reported
navigable all the way to the
loading port of Giurgiu.
Evening star., 1941-02-14
Dover Area SheIIed

ON THE SOUTHEAST COAST
OF ENGLAND, Feb. IA (P.-Ger-
man artillery on the French coast
shelled the Dover area at irregular
intervals today for the fourth con-
secutive day, but neither damage
nor casualties we're reported. British
guns replied.
Evening star., 1941-02-14

Libbey- y-Owens-For Co. He was born
July %, 1884, in Cleveland and is a
graduate of Princeton University.
He was married in 1907 to Mary
Hancock Spear of Chicago They
have two sons and one daughter.
In his letter of resignation, made
public today. Mr.. Compton wrote
the President that 1t is entirely
(See NOMINATIONS, Page A-3D
Evening star., 1941-02-14
Two Children Die in Fire;
Mother Saves Four
By the Associated Press.

REVERE, Mass, Feb. 14.-Quickly
spreading flames took the lives of
two children in their beds today
and critically burned their mother
as she attempted to save them after
reScuing four other of her children.
The dead were Annette, 6, and
Alice, 2, children of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leo Perrier. Mrs. Perrier, SO, was
taken to hospital. where her name
was placed on the danger list.
Evening star., 1941-02-14

sage thTOugh me country. bTlI-
ain earlier this lUeek severed dip
lomutic relations Nth Rumdnid.
BY the Associated Press.
BUCHAREST, Rumania, Feb. IA
Long lines of German military con-
voys rolled through the blacked-out
streets of Bucharest over night and
Nazi and Rumanian fighter planes
patrolled the skies over the capital.
A total blackout was enforced by
military patrols and there were con-
tinuous instructions to the civilian
population over the official radio as
to how to behave under air raids.
The newspapers printed columns
of instructions on how to treat bomb
wounds.
Departure Is Uncertain.
A long trainload of British bag
gage arrived today at the Black Sea,
but it was problematical when the
ship chartered to take the British
diplomatic staff to Istanbul would
weigh anchor. Representatives OF
German-occupied countries which
have established temporary govern
ments in London are leaving with
the British.
Sir Reginald Hoare, British Min
lister to Rumania, still was reported
seeking an audience with Premier
Gen. Ion Antonescu in attempt to
straighten out a threatened delay in
the sailing, which was planned for
tomorrow.
Two American citizens have been
given permission to go on the ship.
They were Mrs. Lucien van Hoorn.
wife of the Dutch Minister, and
Henry Wat, an engineer who helped
build the Maginot Line and who re-
Gently was engaged in constructing
Rumania German defense works on
the Russian frontier.
Special Train Leaves Tonight.
The British diplomatic baggage
train carried Is British-owned au-
tomobiles, a truck and many motor
cycles.
A special train bearing SO diplo-
mats and their clerks and so other
British subjects Is to leave Bucha-
rest tonight. Cloyce K. Huston,
secretary of the United States Le-
gation-which will handle British
affairs after Sir Reginald departs
will go as far as the port of Con-
Stanta with the diplomats.
Evening star., 1941-02-14
Long German Military Conveys
Roll Through Bucharest While
Fighter Planes Patrol Capital
Berlin Is Reported
Pressing YueosIovs
For Army Passage
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Balkan tension began tUeek ago
as result OF reported British
Warning to Bulgaria that the lat
ter's military ob5ectiueS tOould be
subject to bombardment if Ger
man troops were permitted pas
sage through the country. Brit
ain earlier this lUeek severed dip
lomatic relations Nth Rumdnid.
Evening star., 1941-02-14

(See TAXES, Page A-5D
Evening star., 1941-02-14
Weather Forecast

Rain this afternoon, ending early to-
night; slightly colder, lowest tonight
about SO; tomorrow cloudy and colder.
Temperatures today-Highest, 46, at
pm; lowest, AZ, at midnight.
From the United States Weather bureau report.
Full Details on Page Az.
Evening star., 1941-02-14

(See NOMURA, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1941-02-14

See BALKANS, Page A-80
Evening star., 1941-02-14

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Star delivered to their homes every
weekday evening and Sunday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22
FASHION TIPS

Wear black to accentuate your winters suntan, is the advice of Evelyn Reyes, vacationing at Palm Springs following completion of her role in Columbia;s "The Face Be- hind the Mask" More than any other color, black brings out the golden brown in your skin. For her vacation she purchased black las- tex satin swim suit, black linen shorts which will be worn with brightly colored shirts and a black hubby cotton sports dress.
 Just follow the dotted line in choosing your spring clothes. Dots of all sizes are being used on every thing from playclothes to evening gowns. Large red yarn dots are embroidered all over the white pique, three-piece play suit of June Storey, who currently is at work in Colum- bias "The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance"
 High-hat in fact is Rita Hayworth, when she wears Ter new turban of printed pique. It has comb-like fiange extending upward about six inches in height.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22
Go.@1,r E
A SLENDERIZING SHIRTWAISTER
PATTERN 115

Wave goodbye to any too ma- ture" look by making this frock- with-a-young viewpoint. Pattern 115 is a Claire Tilden shirtwaister, which means smart, all-day wear ability and simple, quick Sew-abil- ity. Order your pattern buy a few yards of gay-colored cotton or one of the delightful new rayons and use the Sewing Guide to speed you on. Notice how the yokes are smoothly cut in one piece with the panels, leaving the bodice side section soft over the bustline, where you need the fullness. This softness is gathered in below the yokes and above the waistline to keep 1t nicely in place. A panel down the skirt front gives an illusion of height. You'll find that to-the-waist button opening so convenient for slipping in and out without mussing your curlS. The back waiStline is neatly fitted-in by darts. Use your own taste as to neckline: turn it back to make revers or button it high in a youthful round cardigan style. The sleeves may be long or above the elbows. This frock is sure to be the busiest member of oyur ward robe.
 Pattern 115 is cut in women's sizes 34, 36, 38, 40, AZ, A, 46 and 48. Size 36 requires 5-8 yards 35 inch fabric.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS (15c) in coins for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to Waterbury Demo- crat Pattern Department, 70 Fifth Ave, New York, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22
PROSPECT CHURCH
 TO SELECT PASTOR

Parishioners of the Prospect Con- gregational Church are expected to meet before the present month ex- pireS to consider the election of a pastor to succeed Rev. Thomas s. Cochard whose resignation was ten dered the church board recently.
 Candidates for the appointment as MT. Cochard's successor will be invited to preach at the church be- fore call is officially issued to any, one.
 MT. Cochard has refused to discuss his resignation or future plans. Three others have resigned as church officers, namely. Lloyd E. Perry, moderator; Mrs. William sning, clerk; and Mrs. Glenn A. Noble, financial secretary. Yesterday John J. Schweizer, standing com- mittee chairman, claimed he mailed his resignation to the former mod orator, MT. Perry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22

What thrill to raise an eXquiS- ite, healthy begonia-a thrill you may have despaired of having! But, like other plants, the begonia will flourish with just a little of the right care.
 To enjoy riot of rosy flowers, keep your plant in coolish, not too sunny window and be sure the soil is nicely moist. If you have a gar- den, farm out' your begonia in the spring in a sheltered spot and give weak liquid manure during the hot months.
 And for a window companion for your begonia, what lovelier than a plumy fern? Ferns like shade and moisture, too, and you can easily raise such charming varities as the birdsneSt.
 You can even grow little ferns from the fruit dots you see on the under side of fern fronds. Fun to try it. Sew dots on leaf mold, keep cool, moist and shaded and To! you have an enchanting fernery!
 Then, no indoor garden is com- plete without trailing plant. Philo- dendron is one of the many delight ful kinds you can grow in just a bowl of water.
 From our 32-page booklet learn how to raise narcissus, African vio- let, aspidistra, many other towering and foliage favorites, lovely vines, bulbs. Tells how to grow plants in water, check pests, pot and repot.
 Send 10c in coin for your copy of MAKING PLANTS AND FLOWERS GROW INDOORS to Waterbury Democrat Home Service, 635 Sixth Ave, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, AD- DRESS, and the NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22
Of Interest To Women

Q. Is it safe to use potatoes that have grown dark after standing be- fore cooking?
 A. Yes. While they may not look appetizing, they are entirely whole some.
 Q. Please give me a recipe for French dressing.
 A. Mix l. 2teaspoon of salt, teaspoon of sugar adn IA teaspoon of paprika together. Add IA cup of vinegar and 1-2 cup of oil. Shake the mixture in a closed glass jar or beat it with an egg beater. If made sometime in advance, shake 1t thor oughly just before using. Many persons omit the sugar and reduce the amount of vinegar one-haf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22
THE sALIYARY GLANDS

Three pairs of glands secrete sa- liva-like most glands in the body they are provided in pairs, so that loss of one gland will not incapaci- tate. For instance, loss of one kid- ney, or one ovary, or one testis has no appreciable effect on the glan- dular function, provided the remain ing gland is normal. This does not apply to loss of one of pair of organs, for loss of one lung general ly lowers vital capacity and compels the individual to keep within a moderate limit in physical effort, though by no means imposing in activity. Loss of one eye deprives the, individual of steroscopic vision by which objects are perceived in relief and hence their form and dis tance and position better judged. Loss of hearing in one ear deprives the individual of the power to sense from what direction a sound comes.
 The pair of salivary glands just below and in front of the external ear between the jaw bone and the mastoid process is the largest, call- ed parotid glands. These glands swell with inflammat tion in the fla miliar humps. The saliva secreted by the parotid glands flows through ducts which empty into the mouth on the inner surface of the cheeks opposite the second upper molar teeth.
 The sublingual salivary glands lie in the floor of the mouth, where their almond shaped outline may be seen as slight bulges on either side of the frenum when the tongue is held on the palate. They pour their secretion into the mouth through dozen openings alongside the frenum of the tongue.
 The submaxillary glands are deeper in the mouth under cover of the jaw bone and pour their secre- tion into the mouth through ducts whose orifices are. at the summits of small papillae at the sides of the frenum of the tongue.
 In addition to the three main pairs of salivary glands there are numerous accessory salivary glands. some on the upper surface of the back of the tongue, others over the tonsils, and many scattered over the surfaces of cheeks, soft palate and lips.
 Obstruction of salivary ducts oft en causes a cyst or bladdery swell ing in the floor of the mouth-an- moving but not painful. This is called ranula, from some fancied resemblance to frog. The swelling may appear and disappear from time to time. If 1t remains long the orif1ce of the duct may be opened by a small incision to give vent to the retained fluid. Usually once is enough to remedy the trouble. The parotid gland secretes only thin watery fluid. The submaxillary gland secretes fluid which may be watery or thick viscid mucus, &C., cording to the nature of the stirn- ulus. The Sublingual gland secretes only viscid mucous.
 Various conditions may cause an increase in the acidity of thesaliva, and increase in the acidity causes the saliva to deposit it's calcium phosphate and carbonate in the form of tartar on the teeth or some times as calculi (stones) in the salivary duct.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22
I'VE, WOMEN-- Marriage Is Not "Strained' When Wife Earns The Most

it is, the better off they are-and they know it.
 For the bigger the wife,s pay check, the faster the two can pay off debts, accumulate a few posses sions, and put 6 little money in the bank The sooner all that is done, the sooner the wife can quit her job.
 DON'T SAY
 MY MONEY"
 That's the way they look at it. And there need be no hurt feelings and no wounded pride if the couple has the common sense to hang on to such a lifetime view of their finances.
 No unpleasantness over money need ever arise if the two put their earnings in family kitty" and neither ever things, much less says my money" And if the wife never assumes for one destructive mo- ment that she should be the 'star boarder" in the family simply be- cause she happens temporarily to be contributing more than half tc the family bank account.
 This problem that has been built up to such bugaboo should not frighten any young folks who find themselves facing it. Any couple with determination to make thei1 marriage succeed can lick it easily.
 The couple who would let the problem lick them would have trouble over money, anyway-even if the wife never earned cent in her life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22
FACE THE FACTS: YOU HAVE TIME

If she enjoys talking to the neighbors on the telephone for half an hour every morning more than she enjoys the idea of having slim hips and slender waistline, then the smart thing for her to do is go ahead and develop her telephone its further and just forget about exercises.
 If she would rather play bridge an extra afternoon week than give herself a home facial or go tc the beauty shop, well and good. But she ought to face facts and stop the but I don't have time" line of chatter. Each of us has time to do what we want to do. It's just a question of deciding exactly what we want to do, tEen Of being honest with ourselves about our decisions.