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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21

The United States, Matsuoka said, had shown no adequate understand ing of the vital importance to Japan of its Greater Asia common prosper ity sphere"
 "She apparently entertains the idea that her own first line Of de- fenSe lies along the mid-Atlantlc 10 the east but that to the west 1t lies not only along the eastern Pacific but even as far as China and the South Seas. I for one believe that such position assumed on the part o fthe United States would not be calculated to contribute toward the promotion of world peace.
 Speaking frankly I should eX- tremely regret such an attitude of the United States for the sake ot Japanese American friendship, for the sake of peace in the Pacific and also for the sake of peace ln the world in general.
 Tt is my earnest hope that that great nation. eXertlng the influence that the United tSates legitimately enjoys, will realize her hope for the maintenance of peace. will reflect deeply on her attitude with God fearing duty and vii lbend her ut- most efforts to allay the impending crisis of civilization"
 Matsuoka said that aside from China and Manchukuo, Japan did it's principal trading with the United States and Britain, but that Amerl- ca had put embargoes on article after article and Britain had per sistentl yinterfered with Japans shipping.
 As the result, he said, Japan must go forward with perfecting herself as a state highly organized for nationa ldetense. not only Ill order to meet this pressure but also to secure her economic life on basis of self supply and self suffi- ciency within the region of gerater East Asia
 This was interpreted by some to mean that increased pressure by America and Britain would not slow Japans policy of expansion but speed it.
 MatSuoka spoke a word of warn ing to French Indo-China as re- gards its difficulties with Thailand. He recalled Japan's friendship with Thailand, said Thailand was now trying to get back some of it's former territory, referred to frontier fight ng, and then said that Japan, "the leader in East Asia" could not re- main indifferent and hoped the dispute would be settled promptly,
 But the Soberest warning in his whole speech came toward the end when he said:
 ''Tae prevailing confusion of the international situation shows no sign of subsiding but on the con- trary tenuds to increase.
 Should the United States un- fortunately become involved in the European war and should Japan too be compelled to participate in the war, another great World War. both ill name and reality, would ensue, precipitating situation which would defy all attempt at saving it.
 Should the war take its furious course, unleashing formidable new weapons which have not hitherto been used, no one could guarantee that it could not develop into a war spelling the downfall of modern civilization"
 Japan's position, he said. gave it power 10 influence the course of world politics. The establishment of q new world order by the Japanese German-Italian alliance. would surely b accomplished if time were given, he added.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
Summoned

Lester Nicholas, of 8 John street, was notified to appear in traffic court tomorrow before Judge John L. Gaffney after he was arrested this morning on a violation of the motor vehicle law.
 Motor Patrolman Thomas Red dy reported that Nicholas struck John York, 32, of Colonial ave nue as he crossed at North River side street and Bank street. York was admitted to St. Mary's hospi- tai and was treated for a sprained right ankle and abrasion of the left elbow. He later was dis charged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
JEWEL CACHE BAKED

Wabash, md.-CUP)-A bowl of cream of tartar made good hiding place for Mrs. Mylin Carr's ewjry, until her mother did some baking. After using what she needed, Mrs. Carr's mother decided the cream of tartar had been in the cupboard too long and threw the remainder in the stove. A bit of melted gold and one of nine diamonds were, recovered from the aSnaa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
Y.M.C.A. Notes

Another Recreation Program and Open House for men who work on the night shifts in Waterbury in- dustries will be held at the Central YMCA tomorrow morning from g to 12 noon, according to announce ment by physical director, Seth Goodwin, this morning. This will be the third in the YMCA effort to be of service to the men who are de- prived of normal social and fecrea- tional activiteis, because of their working hours.
 A diversified program of basket ball, volley ball handball, calis- thenics, pool and billiards, bowling, shower baths, swimming, and other features will be available with Y secretaries on hand to direct the program.
 It is the YMCA's intention to conduct these recreational programs every Thursday morning until fur ther notice.
 Enrolment is still open in the class in Conversational Spanish which will hold its first actual ses- sion at the Central YMCA tonight at 7:30. Clarence l.. Tappin, is tAe instructor.
 Dean David N. Smith and his as- sociates on the faculty of the Mat tatuck Tchnical Institute will be at the Central YMCA every day this week from T to g p. m. for in- terviews with men wishing to enroll in second semester engineering courses which open next week. The following courses are being offered: Engineering Mathematics, Shop Mathematics, Blue Print Reading, Industrial Engineering, Manufactur- ing Methods, Physical Metallurgy, Machine Design and Mechanics.
 The program committee of the Advisors Association is scheduled to meet at Central Y. M. c. A. tonight at 5:45, under the leadership of Winthrop Steel, chairman, Dr. Mel icent Pond, and Albert Blank, presi- dent of the Advisors, will be present in addition to the committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
BY ELMER c. WALZER TInikes7 Preqq Financial Eflfknrl

New York, Jan. q = (UP) -The stock market developed 8 f1rmer tone after an irregular opening to- day. Around noon leading issues had gains ranging to more than a point with Steels and Rails the best per- formers.
 Bethlehem Steel rose 1 1-4 points to 84 3-4. U. s. Steel at its top of 67 was up 1. Coppers registered fractional gains.
 Union Pacific was up nearly a point at 82 while Kansas City Southern preferred was up a point
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
Spotlighting Brass sCityNews
Auto Blaze

Bremen responded yesterday afternoon to fire in an automo- bile owned by John Bates of 1886 East Main street. The blaze oc- cured as Bates was driving his car on Grand and Bank street. A group of spectators gathered, some of whom scooped up handfuls of sand and put out the flames be- fore the arrival of the fire de- partment.
 Lieut.. Walter Joy reported that the blaze started from alcohol which sprung a leak from loose radiator hose connection.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
Japan Speaks Of War With United States
Foreign Minister MatSuOkO Is Out in Open Affirming
 Japan's Unity With Policies Germany, Italy
BY H. o. THOMPSON United Press Staff Correspondent

Tokyo, January 21. - (UP) - Foreign Minister Matsuoka outlining foreign policy to parliament, spoke frankly today of the danger of with the United States emphasized Japan's unity with Germany and Italy, expressed hope for an Italian victory over Britain ana Greece and made bid for Russian friendship
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
BOMB SHOCK RESTORES SIGHT

London. tUP, --A British sx- soldier, blinded tn the World war, blesses the day when he was in the region of falling bombs. The shock from one of them restored his sight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
'he Standing of the teams to date.

Brazil shipped over 100000 bags of coffee to other countries in q recent month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21

lieved that the bill in its present form gave the President "blank check" power.
Evening star., 1941-12-29
mo. IS of a Series.J

Light incendiary bombs are de-
signed to penetrate ordinary roof
material. such as slate or tile,
and may burn a hole through the
attic floor, dropping to do more
damage.
Here are some precautions you
can take to protect your house:
Clear your attics and roof
spaces of everything inf1am-
mable. If that is not done. any
method of fireproofng rafters
would be largely ineffective.
If the flooring nearest the roof
will stand the weight, a two-inch
layer of sand or household ash
may be used or you may prefer
heavy iron sheeting, raised upon
supports to prevent direct con-
tact with floor boards. 1t would
be wise, however, to get the opip-
ion of a building contractor as to
whether the ceiling construction
in your home can stand the
weight before trying this means
of reducing the risk of fire
spreading.
If the floor is cared for, pro-
lection also can be given rafters
and other timbers by such prepa-
rations as re-resisting paint,
which will allow time for the
bomb to be dealt with before it
sets fire to its surroundings.
Under AFRAID conditions, a
bucket Of sand should be handy
on each floor and II and when
Evening star., 1941-12-29
|Nut-Boited Traps
|OnIy IyHope in War
Ion Bad Squirrels

BY the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE. Dec. 29.-It's nutty
news when squirrels bite men-but
peanuts may fix it.
The peanuts are a last-stand hope
of squirrel -besieged homesteaders of
peaceful Ashburton in suburban
Northwest Baltimore, the hunting
ground of the demon squirrel.
They've made six attacks with three
bites scored, and no squirrel casual
ties.
It started when q squirrel bit a
maid hanging out clothes, and then
attacked a milkman who raced to
the rescue, milk bottle swinging.
Next day the squirrel laid for the
milkman, but failed to tally. No
body knows whether it's one squir-
rel's idea or whole troop of them.
City law forbids using firearms
and steel traps are taboo. The State
Game Commission promised to send
experts, but they're busy until the
hunting season ends Wednesday.
The commission suggested box
traps baited with peanuts. But even
box traps will be outlawed after
Wednesday.
Citizens are thankful the demon
squirrel isn't the flying model, and
await the day when squirrels ran
from men again.
Evening star., 1941-12-29
Owner Discovers
His Missing Auto
Got Good Care
By a STAFF Correspondent of The Star.

By stah Correspondent OF The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Dec. o.
Thomas w. Yates of 129 North
Fairfax street was highly pleased
today with the police department
service on his stolen" car. He
not only got his car back. but a
wash and grease job and change
of oil to boot.
When he was unable to find his
machine, which he had parked in
the 200 block of King street about
10 am. yesterday, Mr.. Yates re-
ported 1t stolen to police and went
home.
About 6 pm. a man from a filling
station on North Washington street
came into the police station and
asked, little sheepishly, who was
the owner of a car, license number
such-and-such.
'That car" replied Policeman
F. H. Johnson, belongs to Mr..
Yates, who reported it stolen this
morning. What do you know about
it?"
Everything, said the man, sadly,
II stole it. I took it over to my
service station and washed it,
creased it and changed the oil. I
even filled it with gas. 1t was all
. mistake. I was supposed to get
another car parked in the same
block. Tell Mr.. Yates his car is
back where he parked 1t. I'm
sorry"
Evening star., 1941-12-29
| All Noise Makinq
Devices to Sound
lAir-Roid Alarm
Special Dispatch to The Star.

SpeCldi DlSpdtCn 10 Inc star.
FAIRFAX, Va, Dec. 29-Bugles,
church bells. iron wagon wheel tires
and almost everything else that will
make a noise will be pressed into
service in outlying sections of Fair
fax County to spread the afraid
warning tomorrow night. R. M.
Loughborough, county defense CO.
ordinator. announced today.
It may sound as though the
county is celebrating New Year eve
"a hours ahead of time, defense Of
ficials admitted, but the problem OF
getting the warning to residents In
rural areas is as yet unsolved.
In cooperating with the black
out test in the District and nearby
Virginia and Maryland, sirens will
be used in sections where there are
fire departments, Mr.. Loughborough
explained.
In other sections of the county.
however, AFRAID wardens were
busy today making arrangements to
use whatever type of noisemaking
devices are evailable to spread the
alarm, he stated.
Capt. Joseph Bennett, United
States Marine Corps, retired. chief
afraid warden for the county, has
resigned, Mr.. Loughborough an
nounced. Lawrence M. Proctor OF
Falls Church was named chief con-
troll officer and acting AFRAID ward
en- today.
Evening star., 1941-12-29
NearbyCounties
Perfect Civil
Defense Plans
School Head Made
Co-ordinutor for
Prince Georges

The appointment Of Mrs. Cath
crime T. Reed, principal Of the
Greenbelt Elementary School, as CO.
ordinator of defense for the Prince
Georges County public school system
was announced today by County
Supt. Nicholas Orem.
Mr.. Orem said Mrs. Reed will CO.
operate with the county Civilian De-
fense Council to smooth out plans
for AFRAID warnings, first-aid in
struction and administration and
other phases of the county program
SO that it will cause minimum of
distraction from the regular school
class work
Assumes Post at Once.
Mrs. Reed. whose appointment was
authorized last week by the Board
of Education. will take up her new
duties Immediately, Mr.. Orem an
nounced.
Deputy AFRAID wardens from %
districts in the county and the
mayors of incorporated towns will
meet tonight in the County Service
Building at Hyattsville to receive In
structions from Chief Afraid
Warden Robert Forrest.
Reports will be made on the prog
ress of organization in the local
areas and pamphlets outlining in
structions to be disseminated to resi-
dents Of the various sectors will be
distributed, Mr.. Forrest explained.
Conditional Siren Order.
In Montgomery County, Commits
sioner Thomas Earle Hampton. Al
bert f. Brault, executive director Of
the Civilian Defense Council, and
Joseph B. Morrison. chief of COM
munications for the council. met
yesterday with Representatives Of
the Federal Electric Co. and placed
a tentative order for sufficient air.
raid sirens to cover the entire
county.
The company is the same one
that is providing sirens for Wash
ington and New York City. The
contract was awarded subject to the
approval of the Montgomery County
commissioners at their meeting to-
morrow. This is expected as Com
missioner Hampton has been au-
| thorized to act for the board, Of
| which he is president.
Evening star., 1941-12-29
Brookings Proposes
Two.BiI|ion Reduction
In Federal Outlay
Institution Contends Cut
Won't Effect Essential
Social Services
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
A contention that Federal nom
defense expenditures can be reduced
by s2,085, ,OO0, 900 without trenching
upon essential social services" was
made today by the Brookings In
stitution.
1t proposed the largest cuts. $685.
0O0 900 and $615 100000 respectively.
in spending for agricultural and
public welfare purposes.
Grouping its figures somewhat
differently from those employed by
the Government, the private re-
search organization calculated that
overall expenditures for agricul-
ture this fiscal year will be $685.
10000, and for public welfare (W.
P. A., N. Y. A. and other more or
less related activities), 81 1853 900 900.
Would Cut Road Expenditures.
It also proposed that State and
local governments assume $780,
900 900 Of the costs of services for
which it estimated Federal grants
were $732 900 900, and recommended
lCIllEOl dIS CIliIIlllotiOll Va SAsA,Voos
900 of Federal highway expenditures
it said we're not related to defense.
Other recommendations were =
$3.50 100000 cut in expenditures cal
culated at S406,000,000 for flood
control. rivers and harbors and other
such projects; a $4,000 900 cut in
expenditures on the public domain,
figured at s48,955 900, and a $5,000,-
900 reduction in expenditures for
executive and other general activi-
ties which were listed as costing
1866 POT 900.
Action Held in Abeyance.
The special Economy Committee
created by Congress and headed by
Senator Byrd. Democrat, of Viz
ginia, made initial recommendations
last week for reductions totaling
S1,131 OTIS, 900. Senator Byrd said.
however, that the committee hoped
to make subsequent recommended
tions that would bring the total
savings between $500 ,000,0 900 and
$4,000 100000.
Members of the House Appro-
priations Committee said today that
action on the various proposals for
non-defense spending would be held
In allegiance until after receipt OF
President Roosevelt's budget recon-
mendations early next month.
Evening star., 1941-12-29
One Man Killed, ,
FivePersons
Hurt in Traffic
Manassas Resident
Dies After Crash
Near Alexandria

One man was killed and five per-
sons were injured, one of them criti-
cally, in automobile accidents in
Washington and nearby Virginia
and Maryland over the week end.
police reports showed today.
Woody Edward Lefever, 81, of
Manassas, Va, died in Alexandria
Hospital Saturday of injuries suf-
fered Friday in an accident near
Alexandria. Funeral services were
to be held this afternoon at the
Manassas Lutheran Church, with
burial following in the church ceme-
terry.
Mrs. Mary E. Walker, 10, of 4762
Lee boulevard. was taken to George
town Hospital last night by the
Clarendon Rescue Squad in a critical
condition after she was knocked
down by car while walking across
Lee boulevard near Park drive. ac-
cording to Arlington County police.
Both Legs Fractured.
She suffered fractures of both
legs. internal injuries and possibly
fractured skull. Police listed Ray
mond Williams. "a, colored. of near
Vienna. Va, as the driver of the car
and released him on personal bond
pending the outcome of her injuries.
Three persons were injured in an
accident on Baltimore boulevard
near Muirkirk. Md, late yesterday.
Margaret Hall, 81, of Laurel and
Ruth Hall, 20, of Muirkirk, passen-
gers in a car driven, according to
police, by James E. Snowden, 25,
colored, of Muirkirk were admitted
to Casualty Hospital with cuts and
bruises. but neither was believed in
q serious condition.
Nathan Lavender, %, of 1874 Har-
ward street NV, passenger in
car operated by Murray Levinson,
80. of the 1900 block of H street NV,
suffered fractured right knee and
also was admitted to Casualty Hos
pital Neither driver was injured,
according to Policemen Boyd A.
Hamilton and R. B. Sweitzer of the
Prince Georges County force.
Auto and Streetcar Collide
A streetcar-automob collision
last night sent Eddie Gum, 33, col
ored. of Baltimore to Casualty Hos
pital with severe head injuries, po-
lice reported. The victim was listed
as driver of the auto in the crash,
at Eighteenth street and Benning
road NE. Charles B. Pierce. 81, of
1907 Thirty fourth street NV. was
the streetcar operator, police said.
Mr.. Lefever, a native of Ashburn,
Va, was an electrical engineer with
the Westinghouse Manufacturing
Co. for many years. He lived at
Buckland, Va, before coming to
Manassas Is years ago. He had been
q member of the Virginia Masonic
Lodge for 80 years.
Surviving are his widow. Mrs.
Ethel Strickler Hibbs Lefever; four
daughters. Rosa Estelle, Mrs. Flor
ence Elksnis. Virginia Louise and
Pearl Charlotte, and a son. Charles
Edward Lefever of Manassas.
Evening star., 1941-12-29

an AFRAID warning signal Is
given. the bathtub and other con-
tainers should be filled with wa
ter. During cold weather, keep
the water where it won't freeze.
Other supplies should include
a shovel for moving sand; a
hatchet to chop obstacles out OF
the way when approaching a
bomb fire; a ladder to reach
bombs in inaccessible places as
we'll as for rescue work; a rake
to 60 over burned articles after
the fire, to be sure they are not
still smoldering, and enough
hose to reach to any part OF
your house.
AS many members Of your
family as possible should get
practical training in dealing with
fire bombs, both with sandbags
and with a hose or soda -and-
acid fire extinguisher.
Successful fire prevention de-
pends very largely on the help
fire fighters, whose job is to deal
with the big fires, get from the
householders living in the. vicin-
ity of the fire. For this reason.
householders should know how to
deal with bombs on their own
property. 1t is also why fire fight
ers should be able to rely on
neighboring homes for buckets of
water in case of a water shortage
created by bombs. &
Tomorrow: High explosive
bombs and protection against
them.
Evening star., 1941-12-29

the ground. They're little bumpy
taking off and very rough landing.
The first thing we hit was a ditch
which had filled with water. One
second we were level, then the nose
went down.
A. slseet of water hit the wind
sl1is1d and suddenly the tank Mrched
1kyRard, then settJedA down. We
Keye. going along at a. good Clip
Wfien We hit the 9ruuzsd. and Twas
grinning. 1t was like riding a roller
coaster and 1t was obvious that the
engineers hadn't built their ditch
deep enough or wide enough.
The driver prowled around the
countryside for while. We hit a
few more bitches and took of into
space, then headed into the woods.
We followed a road through the
woods.
"At Fort Meade the driver yelled
at me, I'VE never use the roads.
Just 90 through the woods. But
these damn engineers don't like for
us to knock their trees down
Just then I noticed a tree. right
in our path. Suddenly it wasn't
there any more No bump, no fuss.
Just disappeared.
Accidents happen" said the
driver.
Evening star., 1941-12-29
Col. Kemper Appointed
To Job|ess Pay Board

By the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 29.-Gov.
Price yesterday announced the ap-
pointment of Col. William M.
Kemper to the Virginia Unemploy-
ment Compensation Commission for
the unexpired term Of the late
Edwin S. Reid, ending December %,
1912.
The appointment of Col. Kemper,
executive assistant to the Governor
since the beginning of the Gov
ernor's term four year ago, is effec-
tive Immediately.
Gov. Price also announced the re-
appointment of Maj. Frank P. Evans
to the commission for a four-year
term ending December %, 1914.
Both appointments are subject to
confirmation by the General Assem-
bly,.
The Governor said he probably
would borrow some one from
smother department to act as his
executive assistant during the re-
mainder of his term, which ends
January 81.
Evening star., 1941-12-29
Mrs. Essie N. Norris
Dies at Leesburq
Special Dispatc to The Star.

SpeCldl DlSpdLCn 10 Inc SLdI.
LEESBURG, Va, Dec. 29.-Mrs.
Essie Newton Norris. SO, wife of
Edward H. Norris. died Saturday
night at her home here after an
illness of several months. She was
a native of Leesburg and was a
member of the st. James Episcopal
Church.
Mrs. Norris is survived by three
daughters and one son, Misses
Mary. Catherine and Elizabeth Nor
ris, and Edward H., jr., all of Lees
burg, and by three brothers. Will
Newton, Point of Rocks, and Arthur
and Charles Newton, Leesburg.
Funeral services were to be held
this afternoon at Slack's funeral
home. Burial was to be in the
Leesburg Cemetery.
Evening star., 1941-12-29
J. Herbert Anderson
Buried at CoIesviIIe
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
COLESVILLE, Md, Dec. 29.-Fu-
neral services for j. Herbert Ander-
son, II, Colesville district farmer,
who died Friday at his home near
Colesville after an illness Of several
weeks, were held at the Colesville
Methodist Church yesterday. Burial
was In the church cemetery.
Mr.. Anderson, who was a native
of Howard County, Nd, and . resi-
dent Of the Colesville neighborhood
more than 40 years, is survived by
his widow, Mrs. Bessie Lee Ander-
son; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Durnen;
a son, James Anderson. member OF
the Montgomery County police force
and a brother, Edgar Anderson
Washington.
Evening star., 1941-12-29
Mrs. Kate !. Watkins
Passes Away at Vienna

Mrs. Kate I. Watkins, 81. widow
OF the late w. R. Watkins. died yes
terday at her home in Vienna, Va,
after brief illness. Funeral serv-
ices will be held at pm. tomorrow
at her home, followed by burial in
Fairfax Cemetery.
A native of Fauquier County, Mrs.
Watkins had lived in Fairfax for a
number of years. She leaves a
daughter, Mrs. Ola L. Colvin, also Of
Vienna.