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Evening star., 1941-05-25

evident French detection to side of Axis
may be determining influence there.
Repeatedly operating out of French
air bases in Syria, Nazi flying units have
battled R. A. F. in in
lroqs Aid Tgr1s-Euphrates sector,
Nozi Units Joining with Iraqis in
effort TO drive British
out of Habbaniyah airport near Baghdad.
On several occasions during past week,
r. A. F. squadrons bombed Syrian air
fields, claiming hits at Palmyra and
Damascus.
Against Italian half of Axis, British
last week continued their consistent sue
cesses in East Africa
Besieged for nearly six weeks in 5000
foot mountain fortress of Amba Alaji,
Fascist force of some 1000 men filed
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Review of Ninetieth Week of War
By John e.. Henry.

German
fighting
invade island Fortunately for Britain
much her survival the Immediately beeaguered island Britain
ITSELF rategicany Mediterranean
On hang SueZ British influence Middle
East and perhaps eventually Bran Indian lessons
warfare learned depend defense
disturbing
mightieSt British
agitation OF
neutrality whspngs reached
1t
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ment, Axis transport and supply lines
could be extended by sea to Syria, ruled
by the now pro-Axis French, and to
points from which direct assault might
be made upon the Suez sector. Virtually
completed by first of these moves would
be Axis development of Turkey and fully
available then would be rich oil fields
Of Mesopotamia, where some of most
dramatic episodes Of last World War oc-
CURED.
Just beyond lies India, treasure house
and vast market for whichever nation
dominates it politically and economically.
From Basra, heatwarped little city
just back from Persian Gulf, British to-
day are manning a second line of defense
of their privileges in Iraq and India but
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out of their battle retreat on Monday
to join other thousands of their COM
rades in British internment camps. On
following day, Duke of Aosta their COM
mander, likewise surrendered himself to
British in ceremony which marked
virtual end of Italian resistance in
Ethiopia, which they conquered as
foundation for great new colonial en-
pire in 1885.
Only at Gondar and Jinlma we're Fas-
cist forces reported still under arms as
week ended.
On other African front, at Libyan-
Egyptian border. there was apparently
little change at either Tobruk or Salum
although British and German air raiders
exchanged destructive sorties on several
occasions
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10 of which were towed by single four
engined German plane.
For this use of glider transports, new
invasion device, Suda Bay area was
favored with apparent hope that capture
of this waterway would give port of
entry for additional men and materiel
to be brought in by ship.
With Germany believed possessed of
about 1900 giant military transport
planes and perhaps thousands of gliders,
military authorities here said a NaZi air.
borne division includes two infantry
regiments, an artillery regiment armed
with 75-millimeter guns, an anti-tank
unit. a signal corps and a detachment
of engineers. In all, about 1000 men
would be included.
AS an estimated force of two of these
divisions were flown in during first So
hours of this assault, Nazi bombers,
divers and heavier types, blasted so
fiercely at Cretan airports that with
drawal Of R. A F. defending units was
forced. Later in week long-range R. A F.
planes entered this battle.
Meanwhile, main body of British Medi-
terranean fleet had joined combat to
block immediate German use of surface
shipping and to resolve conflict into one
of most decisive and direct tests between
air and naval power.
A scant hundred miles from their
Grecian bases, Nazi planes have con-
Quoted all-out at
Germon Claims tack against this
Are Secuted British sea unit and
up to Friday night
were claiming sinking of four cruisers,
several destroyers, one submarine and
some light speedboats, plus damage to
one battleShip and additional destroyers.
London made no specific admissions,
scoffed at German claims as "exag-
gerated as usual" but reflected no great
optimism in what Churchill described
as "a strange and grim battle"
Yesterday. a British communique from
Cairo claimed that while Nazi air trans
ports still were landing troops and sup
plies defending forces had recaptured
the towns of Gambia and Retimo. Bit
tereSt battle was raging at Melemi air
port, aviation 'bridgehead" for invaders,
and forced crashing of more than a score
of loaded troop planes was claimed
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BGSa Bdghdad
British UeteranS OF 1915 Britain fighting
empire along the TigriS and the EuphrateS in
fybloWn,
from the head OF the Persian Cult of the strategic
d Situated at the confluence of The EuhrdteS the
OF Britain main bases for the Middle East
Religion politics
Middle south
and body OF the Mohammedan Uord
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aoWs transit OF troops the Ndzt H be
ndia BritainS
counted the picture Lately she has played the AI
northern neghbo
apply pressure force collaboration NTH the
international the
At the obviously control OF British
India, at treasure a Uast market.
during the last Map By the Associated Press.
The Southern advocate. (Mound Bayou, Miss.) 1933-19??, 1941-09-13
News ABOUT TOWN
By Chiauita Fielder

VI 1873 MI dCC AOIiHI'H iSia
Chicago. last week where She
will stay indefinitely.
Mrs Anna Williams brouht
her two children. Roland and
Clarence Williams and her
two nelces Esther and Louise
Pegeus from St. Louis. Mo-,
to visit Mr.. and Mrs. Bur
rough 1t was the children's
first visit to the Delta. they
said it was a very pleasant
one though.
Mrs Teretha Brantley and
her two children, Vernon and
Matte Clyde came to visit
Mrs. Brantley's father. Mr.
John Brown Mrs. Brantley's
home is in Eupora, Miss. Mr.
Browns neice, Mrs. Florida
Johnson also visited him.
Miss Earlee Harris left for
Vicksburg, Wednesday where
she will attend school.
The Gay Teeners Social Club
will meet at Hilda Myers next
Wednesday at S p. m. The
club members find it a great
enjoyment.
Mrs. Costello Collins is still
in the hospital trying to get
built up enough for an opera.
Mrs. Lizzie HUTCHINSON isl
on the sick list.
All Gay Teeners get your
weiners ready for the Hobo
Hike and Weiner Roast which
will be had September "a. A
prize will be given to the Gayl
Teener wearing the most
Hobo like costume.
Remember that September
II is my birthday. The annu-
al party is on, and expect
YOU to be there as usual.
DR.. and Mrs. Oswald Smith
of st. Louis, are visiting DR.
Smiths parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
P. M. Smith and other rela-
The Southern advocate. (Mound Bayou, Miss.) 1933-19??, 1941-09-13
Local News

City joined in having en outing
on Six Mile L Ike Labor Day. An
estimated crowd of about 200
men, women and children attend
ed. Many games were pa 81 and
don't mention the eating. EVERY
one left wishing for another Sun
day School outing.
Mr.. Dav d Anderson of Chic ,go
is here visiting his mr. ther, Mrs.
Carrie Anderson. and Miss Leola
Jones.
Priv tie Winston and ODDS
Glass of Camp Livington, La,
were here spending the week end
with relatives and lends.
Miss Viola Gil SIS left Sunday for
Detroit, Mich.
Mr.. Pal Stringer. z. c. Purneli
and Greenlee Preslev left Sunday
for Southern Tn versity at Scot
landv lie, La.
Prof A. r. Taylor of Daytona
Beach, Florida was h er visiting
friends Saturday.
Coach Portor and Abourhaw of
Alcorn were in town to see some
Of the college going boys Saturday.
Mrs. Carrie Mae Bowman was
given a birthday dinner Sunday by
her sister, Mrs. Leola Jones Sig
gers and her mother in-'aw, Mrs.
Matte Bowman. Among t h ose
present were: Messrs. David An
derson, Will Hunter, Henry King.
&c. Preston Holmes. Mesdames
Pearl Bowman and Ollie Anderson.
1t was reported very enjoyable.
Mr.. Ike Heron stopped by this
week to see his daughter, Miss
Dorothy Heron. He was enroute
home from Redwood, Miss.
| Miss jennie Mae Jefferson and
d aughter Dollie Mae left for
IHollandale Saturday.
Miss M a tt Shaffer was in
town visiting relatives Sunday.
Mrs. Augusta johnson is back
| in o w n afteI short st "a y in
Moorhead.
MIR. Jack Butler of the Printing
lOffice has returned to school and
Tuskeege Institute.
Mrs. Helen Mormon of Mem.
phis returned h o m Wednesday
The Southern advocate. (Mound Bayou, Miss.) 1933-19??, 1941-09-13
news OF THE DAY"
BY Mildred Peace


reporter bring ng you what's new
ound Shelby.
Mr.. Ernest Cook of T lie d o,
Ohio spent last week end in Shelby
! m sure his dear school pals and
friends were happy to S c him. 1t
is thought he was sort of inspect.
ing for future wife.
Miss Eta Lee Hank is spending
her vacation in Chicago. We are
hoping her swell time.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Fails made
a business trip to Greenwood,
Miss, on last week. I accompani-
ed them Of course it was pleas
ure trip to me.
Thur day night was big night
at Cleveland al the Sunday School
convention. Our Sunday School
carried a very nice program Miss
Chiquita ]. Fielder was our pianist.
Among those who were on pro-
gram were: Mrs. Mary Gregory
and children, Mrs. Leila Washing
ton, Miss Beulsh Patton, Mr.. LIE
roy McCray and Mildred Peace.
I'm sure our pastor Rev. G. w.
Thomas was proud.
Mr.. Sammuel Peace has return
ed from his trip to Florida. where
he represented the st a e in the
National N. F. A. Convention in
the orator cial contest. He lost the
contest by l IL point difference.
There was a mistake in the typ ng'
of the manuscript. The trip was
very pleasant though. He spent a
night in Alabama State College
and also Pensacola, Fla. He visited
Bioloxi, Gulport and many other
cities. He also waded in the Gulf
of Mexico.
Miss Chiquita Jane Fielder again
spent the weekend in Shelby. Hope
she enjoyed it.
Mr.. Rommey L o W is in the
Aviation Squadron in Savannah,
Ga. He says he has met q lot Of
sc he oil pals there Hope he likes it.
Miss Dezzie Mae Murrel has
taken a s h OFT Beauty Cultrist
course in Indianola, Miss.
Mr.. F. w. Patton is o W in
Hollysprings, He IS expected back
u S,H~~kh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10
APPOINTMENT OF
 WEAVING IS 0. K,
Will Be Borough's Chief Air Raid War.
 den

Naugatuck, Sept. 10-The appoint ment of Edward J. Weaving of 87 Homestead avenue as Chief Air Raid Warden for Naugatuck has been approved by the state defense council, Clarence E Jones, chairman of the local defense council, an- nounced today
 MT. Jones pointed out that; Under the plan adopted by the State De- fense Council, every community is to have a Chief Air Raid Warden in charge of all District Wardens. These Wardens are the key men in defense operations in times of encrr er ", and around them revolve the duties of most other Divisions o1 the Ceuncil. MT. Weaving has made a thorough study of the duties of an Air Raid Warden, and Is well
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10

Wl6kk Hll bpSCkkAChVAOklS Us QeAAdh0SA by the board to be not more than SLIGO: also one heavy duty light truck from the J. c. Raytkwich com pany. with similar specifications, and the truck to be e c. M. 0. one, and the price to be $i i,028.
 The burgesses discussed the mat ter from 8 to 9 o'clock in the bor- ough clerks office and then talked 1t over officially in the courtroom from 9 until Ii before action on them had been completed.
 The motion on the truck to be bought from the Hubbell firm stip. ulated that the truck specifications should be approved by the warden, street superintendent and street superintendents should approve specifications.
 On the large trilck, the Raytkwich bid was net of $2,l66; the Hubbell bid was $2,l9O net, including two- speed rear axle; and the Mack Company bid was $2,300 net.
 The delay was caused by the dis- cussinn of bids on the light trucks, The Free Motors company, repre- senting the Chevrolet trucks, bid net of S2,6ls70 for two trucks of the type sought; the Raytkwich firm bid c net of $2,056b0 for two trucks of this type ;and the Huhbell conn pany bid $l600 for the two trucks but with two-speed axles and the type of tires on which the others were bidding, the Hubbell bid was estimated at sl954 for two trucks. The Hubbell firm did not submit c bid which included other incidentals necessary to heavy.duty light truck, but some burgesses who wished to divide the bids, figured
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10

that the firm could supply one truck of the type wanted at $l10C or less.
 Burgess Joseph Dinneny was c strong advocate for giving the Hub- bell firm part of the truck order Burgess William PloSki felt 1t un- usual that the board should set the bid amount and Burgess Rudolph Anderson apparently felt similarly There Is lots of guess work includ- ed," MT. Ploski said, referring to the bids.
 However, Warden Leo Brophy said that if the Huhhell firm can not supply the truck with required specifications ct the figure decided on, the bid should then 60 to the Raytkwich company. Burgess George Fellows pointed out the Mack com pany bid $i,000 each on the light trucks but the warden felt the bid should be awarded to c local firm if possible.
 On 6 motion by Burgess Andrew OToole, 1t was decided to order all new trucks to have U. s. Rubber tires, as the U. s. Rubber company is the heaviest taxpayer here.
 The borough will turn in for the new truck, five trucks, three Macks and two Chevrolets. All of these were bought second -hand.
 Motor Patrol Report
 RurRess Anderson said a renort would be made on the motor patrol at the next regular meeting of the board, apparently meaning in Oc- tober He had been asked to in- vestiGate to see whether the police department finances would stand resuming the motor patrol on c full time basis.
 Burgess Fellows asked about the manual control plan for the traftlc light on North Main street near Bridge street, and Warden Brophy informed him the chief of police will take action on this soon.
 There was no discussion of salaries of certain borough officials which have not yet been specifically desig- mated. However, Burgess Dinneny asked if the burgesses could not get together soon to discuss this and 1t was indicated @ meeting for this purpose will be held In about two weeks, with the warden to set the date.
 A request of the Connecticut Railway and Lighting company to make Spencer street from Ward to Elm streets a one-way street, was referred to the two first ward bur-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10

gesses. This is sought so that Q proposed bus route of the company near the Naugatuck Chemical com pany can be approved by the state public utilities commission.
 A request for e street light on Quinn street, pole 2373, was referred to the street light committee. Jo- seph Mattos of Goodyear avenue was given permission to connect with a storm sewer, the work to be done under the supervision of the borough engineer.
 A request for partial abatement of taxes on the property of Mar garet Fahey was referred to the tax abatement committee. Leon E, Mccarthy of Ansonia wrote to the board, pointing out action of this nature had been sought year ago His letter said $2,400 is owned in taxes, interest and liens on the property here and an offer of $500 to meet these is made, 1t being stressed this is all that can be paid
 Permission to erect sign over the sidewalk was given to William Penikas, owner of Maxie's restaur- ant, Rubber avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10
15 MEN TO 60 IN NEXT CALL
Chairman WhittemOre Mo- tified Today-Girl
 Scouts to Meet

Naugatuck, Sept lo.-The local selective service bureau has received notification that Is men will go from here in the next draft calls, No. 9 and g, on Friday, October O. Harris Whittemore, Jr., board chairman, announced today.
 It is expected, that those who are to go in this draft will be notified within week ,or so. This call is larger than the last one which took 10 men from here.
 It Is expected several young men from the group in the second regis tration will be included in the next quota. Two men from this group have volunteered for other quotas but none other than these volun- teers has yet gone from the second registration group.
 Girl Scout Meeting
 Girl Scout troop 57 will meet this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Emery 0. Yingling, IT Nettleton avenue to wrap the chilren's grab bag gifts which they will sell at the annual fair at the Children'S Center, Hamden on Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10
c. OF. Slate Picked

With only one contest occurring, the Republican slate of nominees was chosen at 8 caucus Monday night in the Town Hall, and the party now is planning to get all voters to ballot in the annual town election early in October.
 The contest was in the nomina- tionS for conStableS with five names being put in nomination and four chosen. Those chosen were the same ones who have served in the last year, being John Quinn, Vernon Stocker, Alfred Gillette and Russell Sherry, with John SledjeSki being the losing candidate.
 Austin Ford was again nominated as first Selectman, the post he now holds, and Ralph Upright, second Selectman now, was renominated for this office Frank E. Bronson de- clined renomination for the board of tax review and Sherman D. Stocker was nominated in his place. Although several names were pre- Sented for the nomination for the board of finance, a vacancy resulting as George E. Bronson will soon move to Naugatuck, 1t was voted to have the board of selectman i'll the va- cancy.
 Others nominated were: William Gallagher, board of assessors; John Hill, board of finance; William J. Woodward, board of education; Fred 0. Curtiss. town clerk; William Cru Der, town treasurer; Ralph Tucker, tax collector: Ralph Upright, eher- man Stocker and Wilfred Swan, grand jurors; Ruth M. Carroll, reg igtrar of voters.
 The main offices were unopposed. The same Republican town commit tee was named for a two-year term.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10

qualified for this very important assignment. He will continue as a council members of the Fire Divi- sion of which Fire Chief John J. Sheridan is the head of the regular and volunteer firemen, and MT. Peter J. Foley is the head of the civ- ilian auxiliary.
 MT. Weaving is chief of the Naug- atuck Chemical fire department He attended the school in air raid warden training held in New Haven a few months ago.
 The local defense council will meet at 8 o'clock tonight in the up- per room in the fire house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10

Strikers claimed there were il borough policemen at the plant this morning, but Chief John Gormley of the police force said there were six. The policemen escort those working into the plant, the strikers said.
 No trouble has occurred and there seems little likelihood of disorders. There were two policemen at the plant during the night and the number today indicates that appar- ently officials of the plant fear that some disorders might occur If the guardians of the law are not on hand.
 The strikers are still barred from the grounds and remain grouped for most of the day on the sidewalk near the entrance to the plant grounds.
 Everything is settled now as far as the U. s. Rubber footwear plant Is concerned, John Marchianoo, or ganizer for the United Rubber Work CTS Union, said today. From all in formation he has, MT. Marchiando said the plant is now 100 per cent union.
 There was a short work stoppage yesterday afternoon at 4 p. n1., but the employees returned to work with in an hour, and the stoppage wa successful in inducing non-unior employees to joi the union, 1t was in dicated.
 Last night non-union employees O. the Il D. m. to 2 @. m shift wei induced to join before the shi' started and no stoppage took plae then MT. Marchiando said.
 Joseph Kenishea, president of th Local 45, left yesterday afternoo- to attend the International Rubbe- Workers Union convention in 1ndi- annapolis, Ind, which starts Septem- Der IS. Mrs Kenishea is a mem Der of the rules committee. Steve Knapik of the local union will leave Saturday to attend the convention,
 The local at the Naugatuck Chem ical Company has now received Y charter, MT. Marchiando reported
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10
Board Argues 3 Hours On Trucks
Butterfield Strike
 Still In Progress
Men Refuse to Join UniOn-Strikers, Police Differ
 on Number of Officers at Plant

Naugatuck, September 10. - The strike at the T. F. Butteried Company plant on Rubber Avenue still in effect today with three members of the pressing department there still refusing to join the unon These three men, with the possible exception of foremen and other plant officials the only working in the plant today the strikers said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10

Naugatuck September TO- - The Board of Warden and Burgeses took three hours last night to decide what trucks 1t should purchase for the town but finally arrived at decision. It will buy the following trucks one heavy
 truck with twospeed rear axle from the J. O. Raytkwich Company this to be c. M C. truck; and the price to be firm this to be International type truck and the price
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10
SCHOOL TOTAL
 SHOWS JUMP
Elementary Grades Have IS More Than at Same
 Time in l94O

Naugatuck, Sept. 1O-For the first time in a number of years, an in- crease is noted in the public ele- mentary school registration here, 1t was learned from Supt, of Schools Harold E. Chittenden today. Yes- terday's registration in the gram mar school was 1855, which is l6 more than on the second day of school last year.
 Since 1883 there has been a steady decline in the elementary school registration, being about 75 in some years. In 1881 there were 1906 els- mentary pupils in public schools and it stayed about the same in 1892, but in 1883, it started to drop rapidly.
 There were 76l high school stu- dents registered yesterday, an !n- crease of % over the first days enrolment. Oddly enough in 1881 the high school enrolment was about the same as 1t is now, but 1t started to climb steadily after that until 1889, when it began to drop.
 Of the 76l enrolled now, about e3 are in the Futile house, leaving only 668 in the main high school building. This should further help to relieve crowding.
 Action will be taken on the conn ing election of officers of the Mill- vile Library association at a meet- Ing Of the society tomorrow night at 6 o'clock, in the library, The election Is scheduled for Oct. Q,
 Fire has started special training ealIrsas for teaehers of Irish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10
Building Permits

Building Inspector John T. Hartley today issued the following nernrits for the erection or altera- ton of buildings in the city:
 DO9nenic GIlerFera, Q storage shed ct 98 Garden Hill road, $50.
 Daniel Dirginius, attentions to hOsne for . wood shed, Ae3 Pearl Lake read, S76.
 Joseph and Ruth Clprllak, al- terations to home on Lyman road, $2O0.
 Charlotte Mcintyre, additions and alterations to garage on Pearl Lake road, $l6O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10
BOROUGH PIT.
 ASSN. TO MEET
Waterbury High School Teacher to Address
 Group

Naugatuck, Sept 10-The Nauga" tuck Parent Teachers association will start its second year with a meeting on Monday, Sept. iS, at 8 o'clock in the Domestic Science room of the Naugatuck high school.
 Miss Helen Haugh, Crosby high school teacher who is head of the Social Sciences department in that school, will be the guest speaker. Her subject will be Some Problems of the Modern High School Stu dent"
 Miss Haugh is also much inter- ested in psychology and has con- ducted classes in that subject un. der the auspices of the Second Congregational church, of Water bury. The meeting will be an open one and the public is welcome. Ruth BIskeslee Brown has sold Q house and lot in Bristol Ter- race to George and Margaret N. Gehuster, according to e warranty deed filed recently at the office of Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John,
 The annual tennis tourney of the U. s. Rubbe1 Company Is now uEl- deEway with matches being played at the Hop Brook club courts. Phil Brown, champion two years ago, showed he etiil has . fine game, in dlsposing Of Fred Hall. e-3 and e-2 and Al HedSega defeated '. Mics, 0.a, l.e and ga. There are also q women's singles tourney and dous bleB tourney in progress now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-10

The box in the Howard Whit more Memorial Library will be opt until Saturday to receive 25 eel grab bag articles for adults.
 Mrs. c. E. Fenntnan has a sur ply of tickets for luncheon to i served at the fair during the not hour. Those interested are aske to communicate with her.