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Evening star., 1941-06-26
Nine German Fighters
FeIIed in kewR. AT.
Raids, British Say
More Than 400 Planes in
SIoshine Overnight
Attack on Reich
By the Associated Press.

By IDe ASSOClsLeu frSSs
LONDON, June 26.-Britain's s
r. A. F. reported the destruction of
nine more German fighter planes
over the channel and northern
France today when it returned there
for another shattering raid to re-
inforce its mastery of the daylight
skies in that area. Three British
fighters were missing.
An authorized British source de-
clared that losses in the air battle
on the Western front from June
Is TO 25, inclusive, were 16l German
planes against 66 British.
Only few hours after the r. A.
F. wound up the greatest 24-hour
offensive it has yet attempted-a
continuous assault in which 400 to
500 planes were said to have partici-
pated-the roar of aircraft could be
heard along the south coast as
planes raced across the Channel
to hammer Nazi-occup/S territories
again.
Prolonged Blasts Heard.
The sky was overcast and mist
shrouded the French coast, but pro-
longed explosions could be heard
in the distance and later the planes
could be seen winging home.
Yesterdays great raid eliminated
in another smashing air attack on
Western Germany. The short sum-
mer nights were said to be forcing
the r. A. F. to concentrate on West
ern Germany, but when the nights
lengthen they expect to reach out to
the virtually untouched eastern sec
ton.
Bremen and Kiel were the main
objectives last night
A number of large fires were start
ed in both places, the Air Ministry
said, and docks at Boulogne on the
Nazi-occupied French coast also
were bombed.
The raids cost the British only
one plane, a communique declared
Fifteenth Night of Raids.
The night raids on Germany we're
the fifteenth in as many nights
and the British Broadcasting Corp
declared that the r. A. F. was just
hitting its stride.
The most gigantic air offensive
known in the worlds history" is
only beginning. the broadcasting
corporation declared.
While the r. A. F. smashed at
the Reich, the Germans-appar-
emily occupied with operations in
the east-contented themselves with
light raids on points in Southern
England.
Two NaZi raiders were shot down
after bombings which the govern
ment said caused comparatively
minor damage and a small number
OF casualties.
Observers on the English south
coast said fleets of British bombers
could be heard roaring across the
Evening star., 1941-06-26

Channel all day yesterday and long
into the night,
Evening star., 1941-06-26
c. A. B. Zones Air
To Speed Worcroft
And Provide Safety
By the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
The Civil Aeronautics Board
yesterday zoned the air to facil-
itate the movement of military
aircraft as well as to provide
greater safety on the airways in
the face of the enormous in
crease in civil and military air
traffic now taking place"
The air space above 1900
feet was designated for military
operations. The board said,
however, that special authorize =
ton would be given for COM
mercial operations or civil
flights in the interest of aero
nautical development.
Effective July l all aircraft
operating on the civil airways
between $500 and 1900 feet
must be equipped with two-way
radio and altimeter.
The air space below $500 feet
remains free for the use of all
pilots with no more restrictions
than heretofore. The board
said this will permit owners OF
aircraft without two-way radio
to fly across country with the
same convenience as in the
past.
Evening star., 1941-06-26
Berlin
Continued From First PageD

manian metropolite seat and sane
tum of the Rumanian Orthodox
| Church.
The Finnish port of Turku was
bombed heavily again today by
Russian warplanes, DN.B. reported
from Helsinki, and fires have broken
out at several places in the city.
(Turku, heavily hit in the first Rus
sian-FnniSh War, also was bombed
Monday and yesterday.
Despite considerable resistance at
some points. panzer columns have
driven surprisingly deep into Soviet
territory, scoring victories which
may prove a decisive factor in de-
termining further developments in
the campaign" said the authorita-
tive news commentary Dienst aus
Deutschland.
Dienst aus Deutschland said Sue
cess had perched on the Nazi battle
flags from the opening day of the
| campaign last Sunday and declared
tactical surprises had succeeded
everywhere as planned.
German losses thus far were de-
scribed as extraordinarily small.
Conclusions drawn from press re-
ports made it appear the heaviest
blows were being rained upon the
Red Army on the southern and Gen.
trail sectors of the far-flung battle
front.
Dispatches issued by D.NB. heav-
! lily emphasized the air forces part
in the Nazi offensive. It's long arm
was said to be reaching deep into
Soviet territory and playing havoc
with communications.
Following its usual tactics. the air
force apparently was attempting to
cripple the Russians by smashing
at rail functions, fuel depots and
airdromes.
DNB. told how one German air
squadron had smashed six long Rus
sian freight trains loaded with
troops and supplies on the south
eastern front, and described attacks
on air bases and tank concentrations
far behind the Russian lines.
The agency said the Luftwaffe was
creating "a picture of most exten-
sive destruction
'Chutists Not Mentioned.
None of the press reports. how
ever, made any reference to the
use of parachute troops which
played such an important part in
the campaigns III the Netherlands
and Crete. There was no mention,
either, of any parachute activity by
the Russians. who originated this
phase of modern war.
The Russians, however, have
claimed the Germans were using
parachutists against them and
alleged they wore the uniforms
of Soviet militiamen)
Though the Germans said Fin
land now was an active military
ally in the war against Russia,
there were no indications of fight
ing along the Finnish Soviet border
as yet.
(The Firms, charging the
u. S. S. r. with opening hos
tihties, proclaimed a policy of
defense)
Operations at sea were featured
by a D.NB. report that two Ger
man speedboats had destroyed a
Russian submarine, presumably in
the Baltic. Survivors of the sub
marine crew were quoted as saying
the submarine had to leave her
base because the latter was en-
dangered by the German advance
an assertion received in Berlin as
indicative of the fast progress made
by the Nazi troops.
Swedish Decision Hailed.
Sweden's decision to allow Ger
man division to cross her territory
on the way to Finland and Russia
was regarded by Berlin as a sig
nificant and friendly act"
An authorized spokesman said the
Evening star., 1941-06-26
Violations of Treaty
Charged by Russia

| LONDON. June Is (P,.-The Mos
COW radio. in an official statement,
charged Finland today with flag
rant violation of her treaty with
Soviet Russia under German die
! tate and declared the Red Army
and Red Fleet would strike heavy
blows against Finland to end such
! provocations
The broadcast, heard here, ac-
cused Finnish leaders of having
| taken their nation into war with
the Soviet Union in violation of
basic international law and con-
| trary to their own interests.
The Moscow radio also reported a
Russian Foreign Affairs CommIs-
sariat announcement that the
Iranian Persian) minister to Mos
COW informed it orally today that
his government had decided on COM
plete neutrality in the Russian
| German war.
Britain Weighs Position.
Britain's position regarding Fin
land is receiving urgent considera-
ton" in view of the Helsinki gov
ernment's declaration of policy of
defense against Soviet Russia, an
authoritative British source de-
| clared
Quite considerable numbers" OF
German troops have been estab-
| lished on Finnish soil, this source
said, land the Russians certainly
feel they have the right to attack
Germans wherever they may be"
The Foreign ONCE, similarly. was
known to be studying whether the
neutrality of Sweden, who has con-
ceded Germany permission for pas
sage of an army division to Finland,
| may be involved.
Sir Samuel Hoare, British Ambas-
sador to Spain. was said to have
received certain assurances from
Spanish Foreign Minister Ramon
Serrano Suner after the British pro-
test about rioting outside the Madrid
Embassy, but authoritative sources
would not discuss them pending the
Ambassador full report.
Evening star., 1941-06-26
Soviet Air Raiders
Continue 5|dshing
Attacks on Films
Heavy Blows With Army
And Navy Threatened
By Moscow Radio
b, the Associated Press.

b, the Associated Press.
HELSINKI. Finland, June 26.-
Soviet air raiders kept up devastat-
ing raids on Finland today, inflict-
ing death and destruction over a
wide area of the country.
Heaviest hit. apparently. was the
Gulf Of Bothnia port of Turku, in
Southwest Finland. which was
raided 10 times last night alone
Many were killed and wounded there
and damage was heavy.
German reports said Turku
had been bombed again today
and part of the city set afire. 1t
was bombed also on Monday.
The Moscow radio, heard in
London, charged Finland with
fragrant violation of her treaty
with Russia and declared the
Red Army and feet would strike
heavy blows at F1nlandD
The Russian bombardments con-
tinued after Finland's declaration
that she will resist with every means
in her power and her report that
% Soviet raiders had been shot down
through yesterday.
Morse Volunteers Arrive.
A regiment of Norwegian volun-
teers was reported to have arrived
In Northern Finland and Firms also
welcomed news that a Danish volun-
teer legion which fought in the
l939-40 war against Soviet Russia
was returning.
The nation was said officially to
have withheld any counter blows
although the army and home front
prepared quickly to fulfill the gov
ernments s policy of active defense -
Sosial Demokraatti, the labor
organ, declared that Finland. her
wounds from last years war still
not healed, wants nothing more than
peace, but is at war even though
a declaration of war has not official
ly been given"
Premier Declares Policy.
A declaration of Finnish policy
was made by Premier Juhka Rangell
at secret night session of Parlia-
ment, called after repeated Russian
air assaults had killed scores of per-
sons. wounded hundreds more and
caused widespread property damage.
Premier Rangell said the Soviet
government had ignored requests fol
an explanation of these attacks, and
that Finland thus had only one
course to pursue. He obtained a
unanimous vote of confidence.
The Russians did not confine their
attacks to any particular area yes
terday, ranging far and wide over
the country on which they wrought
havoc during the brief war oil
1939-40.
This city had its sixth air raid
alarm in little more than "a hours
this morning Other targets in
cluded Turku, Lappeenranta, Heino-
la, Joensu, flying field at Malmi
Porvoo, Loviisa, Forsby and Pyter.
lanti.
Hango Guns in Action.
The naval guns on Hango PENN
sula, which the Russians obtained
from Finland in their peace settle
ment little more than a year ago
also went into action, bornbarding
Evening star., 1941-06-26
Deems Speeches Launch
Thousands of Gruds
nv RI. A,soriatsd Press

CHAPEL HILL, N. C.-Dean r.
B. House of the University of North
Carolina has made more than 70
formal appearances as a speaker this
year, preaching baccalaureate ser
mons and giving high school COM
mencement addresSes-as many as
five a week. He often intersperses
his talks with selections on his
mouth harp,
Evening star., 1941-06-26
Thief Knocks Girl Down

Mary Elizabeth Eldridge, 1909
Forty ninth street NE, told police
today a colored man followed her
from a nearby bus stop, knocked
her to the ground in front of her
home and took her purse, contain
ing S275, last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19
TENANT LEAVES,
 CHARGE NOLLED
Early Morning Disturb ance in Bishop Street
 Settled in Court

Laura Butler, fl, colored, was or dered by Judge John L. Gaffney to move out of l75 Bishop street, where Joseph White, colored, owner of the tenement, testified she cre- ated disturbance this morning at 3 o'clock.
 Mir. White said he did not receive any money for her room and re- futed the statement of the defense counsel that she lived there as a housekeeper.
 Miss Butler said she did not cre- ate any disturbance but was rudely awakened by two policemen who pulled the bed covers from her and ordered her out of the room on Whites instruction.
 Miss Butler agreed to vacate the premises and the case was nolled
 Patrolman Joseph Dereskevice brought her to police headquarters and when on the witness stand tes- tifled that when he answered the complaint the woman was creating a disturbance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19

harder than ever to prove her right to special consideration when peace comes.
 Tn @ northern district. for ex- ample, 300 housewives have formed q volunteer land corps to work on local farms during their spare time. These women are being picked up by lorries after their days work and taken to the farms where they stay until 10:30.
 Again, housewives are soon to set the nations preserving pans on the boil. As summer fruit ripe1ls, this will be sent to Women's Insti- tutes all over the country through the Ministry of Food. There are now over 5,40o preserving centers established by this organization throughout Great Britain ready to transform into jam, preserves and chutney the fruit of gardens, d. lotments and private orchards.
 Run entirely on voluntary lines, this scheme represents a vast amount of organ.zation. Millions of jam jar covers, labels and cans have been sent out by the Women's Institutes, besides 1,500 preserving pans and, SO far, more than one million each of jam-jars and bottles.
 Much of the work will be done in village schools, halls and other public buildings, but permission will be granted to have the jam
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19
Legion Women Seat
 New Slate Tonight
Mrs. Ruth Mooney Being Installed as Casper Davis
 President; Mrs. James German Entertains Club
WATERvILLE
Correspondent-NIrs R. W. HeuiOn. Telephone s-Sles

Waterville, Sept. l9.-Installotion of the following officers of the Cas- per Davis Auxiliary will take place tonight at o'clock, at Fraternity hall: President, Mrs. Ruth Rooney, first vice president, Mrs. Ella Me- Mahon; second vice president, Mrs. Ethel Byrnes; treasurer, Mrs. Hazel Rogers; chaplain, Mrs. May Smith; historian, Mrs. Dorothy Cook; ser- geant-at-arms. Mrs. Katherine Da- dario. Mrs. Della Carney has been chosen secretary. Chairman of the various committees will be named by Mrs. Rooney.
 Mrs. May Smith, past president, will be the installing officer, with Mrs. Eileen Caldwell, sergeant at arms. Several guests from other units have been invited.
 MT. and Mrs. Kenneth Rappe, MT. and Mas. Harry Sizer. Mrs, George Caldwell, Mrs. Mary Snagg MT. and Mrs. Everett Cook, Russell tended the mid-monthly card party Of the F'airmount Community club Wednesday night at the club rooms on Essex avenue. Plans were dis cussed for forming Q mixed bowl ing league for the coming season.
 Pythians to Meet
 A business meeting of Goodwill Lodge, No. 54, Knights of Pythias will be held Monday evening at 8 o'clock, at Fraternity hall, with Harry Lethbridge, chancellor com nander presiding.
 An executive board meeteing of the Waterville Parent Teacher as- sociation will take place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the teach- CTS room of Sprague school. Plans will be discussed for the activities of the coming months. The last meeting was held in June, when in- stallation of officers took place Those to preside for the coming veal are: Mrs. Wilfred Pierpont, Jr, president; Mrs. Ralph Bates, first vice president; Mrs. Carl Shclicker second vice president; Mrs. Harris
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19

Secretary promised that in any dis- cussicns of postwar society women are going to be given the considera- ti0n due them.
 One question which housewives are particularly anxious to have the government consider is that of Q statutory income for wives. After the war, the housewife may be en- titled by law to a certain propor- ton of her husbands pay, rather than having to depend on his whims for money.
 WOMEN'S NEWLY
 DISCOVERED POWERS
 The housewife feels that she has more right to recognition than ever before. She, as well as her more spectacular sisters who are in the services or factories, is actually Q front line fighter. As Caroline Has, lett, advisor on women's training to the Ministry of Labor and q champion of women's' causes, puts it.: You cannot expect to shut women up again in their Kitchens once the war is over. They have found in themselves new powers and new abilities. The world at large must realize that women can be good administrators or good or- ganizers and still retain their rharm."
 The housewife's interest in the peace aims is greater than ever. So while the war goes on she works
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19

wright, secretary and Mrs. Edwin Craw, treasurer.
 Councillors Named
 A meeting of the Epworth League society of Grace Methodist church was held "wednesday night at 'he parsonage. It was decided to hold future meetings each Wednesday evening, at the homes of members. The first hour will be devotional service, with 8 suitable topic, and once Q month a guest speaker, and at the conclusion of the meeting, there will be social hour.
 The league voted to ask the ad- vice of some of the older members of the church, and four councillors weer chosen: Vincent Leonard, Mrs Ernest F. Weise, John Grim and Mrs. Frank Wilson. One of the above will meet with the young people each week, and all will gath CT with the officers of the league once a month to plan programs. The first cabinet meeteing with the councillors will take place tonight at 6:30 o'clock in the church.
 Choir rehearsal of the Grace Methodist church will be held to- night at 7:45 and at St. paul's Episcopal church at '.
 Mrs. James German of Homer street was hostess Wednesday after- noon for the members of her card club. Guests were: Mrs. Joseph Seery. Mrs Thomas Buckley, Mrs, Francis Whalen, Mrs. Daniel Sulli- can, Mrs. William eHaney, Mrs James McAree and Miss Josephine LaChance. High scorers were Mrs. German, first; Mrs. Heaney, second and Mrs. Sullivan third. Mrs. Me- Aree, won the consolation prize.
 Meeting Tonight
 A meeting Of St. Michael's CYO baseball team will be held this even- ign at 8 o'clock in the basement of the church. All members are requested by Rev. James O'Brien ! to put in their appearance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19
MORE SHIPS ARE
 TO BE TAKEN OVER
Maritime Commission Will Seize III More Strike.
 Bound Vessels

New York, Sept. l0.--(Up) = The maritime commission was expected to seize il more strike-bound ships today, though the Seafarers Inter- national Union (AFTI). threatened to call out 10000 members and tie up coastal and intercoastal ship ping, if 1t tries to operate three such vessels 1t requiSitioned yester- day.
 The commission has not an- nounced its plans to operate the v/jels. However, when Rear Ad- miral Emory S. Land, chairman of the commission, gave the unions and the companies involved in Q dispute over war bonus until p. m. yester- day to agree to arbitration, he said they would be operated over their accustomed routes.
 The freighters Alcoa Scout, AL coa Banner and Alcoa Trader, owned by the Alcoa line, subsidiary of the Aluminium company of America, were requisitioned here. They carry cargoes to the West Indies and bring back bauxite, from which aluminium is refined. Aluminium Is an urgently required defense metal-hence the promptness of the commissions ac- ton.
 Location of Others The other strike-bound ships which come under Lands ultima tum ar in New Orleans, Mobile, Ala. and Boston. They are owned by the Alcoa, Cmlaar and Robin Lines. Meanwhile, the Sailors Union of the Pacific, which although not af- filiated with the STU, works with it, walked out on three vessels here: the Oklahoman and Montanan of the Americana Hawaiian Line and Shepard's Sea Thrush. The strikers made no demands.
 A staff of commission and Alcoa Line representatives took an inven- tory of the three seized ships today and the government was expected to begin signing on new crews.
 In this regard, the government will be helped by the shipping com mission of New York. which has opened a free hall' for independ- ent hiring, and can use men from its own training stations on the At- lantic, Gulf and west coasts. General Strike Threat
 Although union leaders threatened to call a general strike, it was said they could not do so without nienl- bership referendum.
 The striking SIU members here met last night. and Leonard Tir, chairman of the strike committee, said their position was unchanged" regarding arbitration.
 Tn Mobile, Ala, however, Olin Banks. representative of the Mobile unit of the SIU. said the local voted in favor of arbitration. Three ships are tied up at Mobile.
 Harmon Lewis, president of Al. c0a, said the seizures were a "rea- sonable move" and the maritime commission had made every effort to avoid it.
 we told the commission we were ready to arbitFate, but the union refused" he said.
 Many Aicoa ships carry supplies 10 American defense bases iia the Caribbean and i've don't consider that a danger. Tn certain areas" he said. "thc company ifpaylng It's sall. 0ra 6 dollar Q day extra
 The STU, shortly before the three l1hips were eeized, sst fcr ias de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19
NEW ENGLAND SAW AURORA BOREALIS

Boston; Sept. 1e.-tUP)-Aurora borealis returned to action after a long lay-off last night to give New England sky-lovers attoher teletype and telegraph communica- tions systems were scrambled.
 Long columns of light streamed across the sky almost until dawn as war-conscious residents clogged newspaper telephone lines with queries as to whether the blue.green lights were new anti-aircraft de- viceg
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19
Charles Lees Death
 Reviues "Olden Days" '"
Rivalry Between Rose Hills Brass Citys Recalled by Veteran Observer - Deceased Held
 High in Esteem, Respect of
 Numerous Acquaintances.

years ago. to remind him of the days of his youth in this line. Tommy was a real horse lover, and on this account from boy hood, devoted most of his tllns to looking after the wants of those who desired a livered outfit for the time being
 Charley Lee lived @ good life, was considerate of others in all of his dealings, knew just when to say a word when 1t was Ileceg- gary, but was never @ flannel mouth, as the saying is, and which term Is often applied to 50 many people who talk out of turn and by SO doing inflict an injus- tice upon others. He enjoyed his home and the family circle, and held a just right of price at be- ing the head of a family, who gave honor and respect to their parents, and good citizenship to the city of thei1 birth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19
BRISTOL MAN IS
 GIVEN LIFE TERM

Hartford, Conn, Sept. lo.-(UP) Henry T. Cornetski, Se, Bristol, to- day began @ life term in states prison after being sentenced in su- perior court on a charge of murder ing his brother-in Jaw, Policeman James W. Burns, Bristol.
 cornetski pleaded guilty to mur- der in the second degree in the shooting of Officer Burns who came to Cornetski's home May % to stop @ family row. He was struck by two blasts from a shotgun fired by Cornetski, according to Assistant states Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn, Jr,