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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
ANOTHER UGLY
 RUMOR DENIED
Secretary Hull COntradicts Story About No Patrols
 Around Hawaii

Washington, Dec. io--(Up)--sec. retary of State Cordell Hull today vigorously denied reports that the State Department had requested Sus- pension of naval patrols around Hawai- during the pre.war dlplo- matte negotiations between the United States and Japan.
 Hull denounced the report c c press conference, characterixing 1t as c fifth column story, or at least Q twin brothers to Q fifth column. He added that there was not . shred of truth, either expressed or implied, in the report-or any part of 1t.
 The reports had gained widespread circulation since the sneak attack by the Japanese on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 2. and even had been heard in congressional circles, according to the question which brought forth Hulls emphatic denial.
 Hull said that no rational, half- intelligent person would conceive any such proposal or should lead credence to anything of that nature.
 He went on to say that the State Department and the navy never, during his tenure of office, had dis cussed any phase of the question Of patrols either about Hawaii or in any other part of the Pacific.
 Fifth Column Tange
 Hull declared 1t takes 6 mighty mean person, in these critical times to pass along or join. in effect. with fifth column circulation of what he described as the foulest reports that e mendacious mind could conceive.
 At the time of the negotiations the Japanese liner Tatuta Maru re- portedly was en route to this coun- try with American evacuees and to repatriate Japanese nationals from the United States. The report in
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
FIRST SANDBACS
 IN WATERBURY
Placed Before Chamber of Commerce Building at '
 Field Street

sandbags placed in front of tho Chamber of Commerce building, [ Field street, today gave Water burians c grim reminder that thl' is war in earnest. Street depart ment workmen, under the supervi- sion of Supt Herbert scott-smlth were bling the bags against the structure, which is located acrosi tho street from the Field street en- trance to the city hall.
 The Chamber of Commerce build- ing is the first to be thus guarded against bombing attacks because within it is located the air raid control station which has been set up to receive and give out otilcial air raid warnings from the army.
 The control station, located in the basement Of the building, has been in operation A hours 6 day since Dec. 2, the day the war start- ed. It is in direct telephone coni- municatioh with Mitchell Field, the army air base at Long Island.
 Directing the control station are Major John M. Burial, controller, and Frank J. Green, deputy con- trolleF. Mir. Green s secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.
 Telephone signals are flashed di- eectly from Mitchell Field to the control station. They are then re- layed to a dozen smaller towns in the Waterbury area. The system has been thoroughly tested and is ready for any emergency wartime situa- ton that may develop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
HONG HONG MIGHT
 BE HOLDING OUT
British Claim That Is So,
 But Japanese Say They Captured Island
py SIDNEY '. WILLIAMS


 (Unlted Press Stan COrresp0ndent) London, Dec. le-(Up)-A British military spokesman said today tbat latest edvices from Hong Kong india cated that the British garrison still Is resisting "An the area under their control"
 The spokesman did not indicate how large an area of the island of Hong Kong is still held by the .iIn- 'perial garrison Of Canadians, Scots and Indians but it was admitted that Japanese have landed substantial forces and that desperate battles are taking place.
 A military commentator an- rounced that the Japanese had ef- fected Q landing on the island Of considerable" proportions, that heavy fighting was in progress ard that the British position was serious,
 Details of the situation were scant, the spokesman said, and fIe was un- able to comment on the Junilant Japanese imperial headquarters claim that the Japanese in a conn bined land, sea and air attack, had effected a landing at three points, Nor was 1t known here whether the landing had been effected by para chute or boat-transferred troops.
 'There Is q comparatively small garrison with a considerable area to defend," he said. Tt is not m easy task"
 BFlt0ns Anxious
 Brlsone waited anxloualy Ger newB from the seven hy seven mile Island,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19

caded against any Axis thrust by an agreement secretly negotiated at Fort De France by the French high commissioner, Admiral Georges Rob- ert, and a sailor diplomat" of the United tsates Navy, Rear Admiral Frederick J. Horne.
 Details were not known here but 1t is believed the accord applies only to Martinique at this time. It was pointed out, however, that Marti- nique is the only island ot the French West Indies which has naval base facilities and is by far the most important island of the group.
 The Navy announced that Ameri- can submarines had sunk Q Japanese trarsport and probably on enemy dee stroyer in this country's first oth. cially described undersea offensive Of the i2-day-old conflict,
 The agreement with the French West Indies was regarded by WaSh- ington observers as removing . pos- slble menace to American Atlantic defenses that. reach for b,b00 miles from Iceland to Dutch Guiana.
 On Way To Capital
 The agreement is being brought back to Washington today hy Horne to be presented to Secretary of State Coraell Hull and naval Otaclals. A barrier against any German attempt to seize Martinique and the French West Indies as Q base for operations against this country, it presumably provides for joint defense of the FFensh possessions.
 For several months there had been much speculation that the United states, watching the increasing pres- sure 0ermany was applying to the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
Flyer Laura Ingalls, Still Rests In Jail
We'll Known Aviatrix Is Under $7,5OO Bail as Nazi Agent Suspect; Has Until December 20 to
 Prove She Isn't
BY FRED MULLEN United Press Staff CoFFsspondent)

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 Washington, December io. - (UP) - Miss Laura Ingalls, 30, well known aviatrix who has had her share of brushes with the law, was getting "jail experience" to day for her failure to register as an al. legged agent of the German govern lnent.
 The former vaudeville dancer was arraigned yesterday before U. s, Commissioner Needhana Turnage and was given until December 90 to prepare her plea. Unable to post e7,600 bail, she was taken to the District of Columbia jail.
 VT always wanted some jail ex- perlence," Miss Ingalls, said.
 Federal Bureau of Investigation agents arrested Miss Ingalls Wed- nesday night and held her incom- Elunicado for IS hours. Beyond the formal charge placed against her, Justice Department officials de- clined to comment on her alleged activities. They did say that she had made a statement in which she contended she had been engaged in counter espionage work.
 She was charged with having "acted, engaged to act and agreed to act as agent and representative for, and receive compensation from and was under the direction of, the government of the German Reich"
 To that Miss Ingalls, replied that she didn't take orders from the German government"
 T was carrying out my own in- vestlgation," she said. T guess I overstepped. I was a free agent"
 Agents of foreign governments are required by law to register and file a statement under oath with the Secretary og state.
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 rive been kept in a little room" l"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
EDWARD J. RYAN
 LOYAL CITIZEN
Will, Run on Platform He Announced Before U. s.
 Entered War

Edward J. Ryan of Thomastop, American Progressive candidate for congress in the fifth district special election Jan. 90, after receiving word today from the oftice of the secretary of state that he would be barred from the ballot # he changed his platform, announced that he would run on the platfroin which h. announced before Amer. lea entered the war
 Assistant 9ecretar. of state Mar garet ConnorS notified Mir. Ryan that his platform was an integral part Of his nominating petition and that any change in it would bar him unless such change had the consent of the Slgners of his peti- ton MT. Ryan said To would at oncN. abandon plans to alter ok platform.
 His Platform
 The Thomaston politlco said his original platform, as listed on his nominating petitions, was as fol. lows: D A strong national defense for America; 2) To keep America out of foreign wars unless attacked; 8 To promote aid for the under- privileged: Q To promote legisla. ton beneficial to all American peo. pie; 9 70 aid in securing higher old age benefits for the aged.
 Ofilcial notification that he will be granted q place on the ballot ln the special election unless he should change his platform was received today by MT. Ryan.
 Though active in the so-called isolationlSt cause, Mir. Ryan has declared himself, since the out-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
Japanese Transport With Destroyer Reported Sunk
Japan Has Largest Naval Force In Western Pacific Says Sec'y Knox
Navy Head Asserts Japan Is Strong Enemy; U. s.
 Now in Fighting Mood
BY JOSEPH |. MYLER United Press Staff COrrespOndent)


 Annapolis, Md, Dec. ls-(UP)- Secretary of Navy Frank Knox dis- closed today that Japan made three separate assaults upon Pearl Har- Dor on Dec. 2 but the third one two hours after the first--"never got home" because army and navy forc- es then were ready to meet 1t.
 The Japanese now have "by far the largest naval force in the west- ern Pacific" he said, warning that Japan was.a strong enemy.
 Knox spoke ct graduation exer- ciseS for the 1o42 class ct the United States Naval Academy. The class of 647 fnidshipnen was scheduled for graduation next spring but the time was advanced because of the war.
 Half an hours warning before the first attack on Pearl Harbor, Knox said, would have made oil the dif- ference in the world" Tn his report earlier this week he said the Ha- watian defenses were mot on the alert"
 Despite their crippled condition after the first two attacks, the army and navy mustered all their re. tnaining resources for the third ard laid down such Q barrage from iailc and sea that enemy planes vert forced to sheer off, he said. Third Assault Failed
 "Not . single torpedo found iti mark or did the slightest damage to our ships or to our equipment ashore" he said of the third as. sault.
 But the United States must not underestimate the combined mil. itary and naval power of the enemy
 "Their forces include e huge and highly efficient army which, until tcontinued on Page e)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
Axis Forces Are Being Licked On Two Fronts
British Sweeping Germans, Italians Out of Libya Russians Are Giving Germans Death Blows
 as Nazis Still Retreat
BY WALTER COLLINS United Press Staff C0rresp0ndentl

Cairo, Dec. l0.-(UP)-I3ritish iiIi- perial forces have captured the vital airdrome at Deyna, main German. Italian defense base in the hump of Libya, British middle east gen. eral Headquarters said today.
 El Meklli (Ei Mechili), vital caste west and north-south highway jufic- ton immediately south of Derna and Derna Itself remain in Axis hands but British iInperials in pur- suit of withdrawing German and Italian troops have passed both, leaving them to be cleaned Up la- ter.
 They are now more than 200 miles inside Libya.
 British troops occupied Derna airdrome yesterday but Derna itself and the Mekili area stili are in enemy hands," the cotilmunique said,
 "our pursuit of the remaining enemy forces to Derna and around and beyond Mekill continued throughout yesterday.
 By nightfall the Derna alrdrome was in our hands but enemy troops still are in occupation Of Derna it- self and also Of the Mekili area"
 The communique said yesterdays Royal Air Force bombing operations were the heaveist since Libyan operations began.
 Repeated attacks were made on enemy columns on roads leading to Derna and west of Mewili," head quarters said.
 "Details are not yet available concerning captures at and west of the main Gaazla battlefields aS all attention for the moment Is con- centrated on maining relentless pres- sure on the retreating enemy" the said.
 It added that Axis strong points still were holding out in the Bardi area, between Tobruk and the Egyp- tian border, and in Halfaya Pass. near Solunl, on the frOneif.
 "T.hey are being subjected to heavy
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
A Japanese BOmbers Ats tack Cavite at Noon,
 Later lit COrregidor
JAPANESE LANDING
 AT VIGAN HURLED BACK
Auto Aircraft Guns Did Great Work on Japanese
 Bombing Planes
BY FRANK HEWLETT United Press Staff COrresponesnfD

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 Manila, December 10. (UP) - American anti-airs craft guns threw up Q tre- rnendous barrage against Japanese bomber gquadroi1s striking at military bases il1 Manila today an6 eye-wlt- r1eSses of action on the west coast of Luzon reported that three Japanese transports had been seen in flames or Vigan.
 An official eommunique said tlaag 24 Japanese bombors attaekea Cavite about noon. Later they were seen over CoFregidor, where they met heavy aflti-aircraft fire,
 American airplanes sfl1aslaed Sa~ peatedly at the Japanese forces. including warships and at least tNiu aircraft carriers, ifl the wi9Mn operations, refugees reaching MaKIila said, but considerable enemy forces were landed despite heavy easaal~ ties.
 "A war communique issued nt Washington said that United States submarines sank 6 Japanese Hanss port and probably 6 destroyer, ite~ stmably in the Philippines afea,)
 Landed At VIgan
 The enemy forces landed ct Vigan were engaged later and driven bask by American and Filipino forces which also were fighting ( Japaiaess landing foree iil the Legaspl segbgK ol the southeastern tip Of Liigon.
 The third enemy landing, in IlAe northern Aparri area, was stlll heils# contained by defense units, acc0Iea ing to latest word reaching ManlAal
 (The Tokyo radio claimed tliat Japanese forces landed near fegasps were advancing in the direction q Manila after receiving Teinfefces faents, occupying | large area iieFtaia west Of Legaspi and driving paek the defending forcesj
 Refugees returning to MaFil@ from Legaspi said Filipino defenas CTS, often using knives, were figiifs ing furioisiy against the Japanese, usually ifi liaiid.toshand combat.
 Attacked at Neon
 Enemy air raids were renewed se noon today by 24 black winged Jap@ aficse bofnbers that flew ifi from the north and dumped numerous bombs near tho Cavite naval bass, about eight mics across tho bay from Manila.
 The planes. forced to ( high aI~ titude by defense fire from the ground then turned toward GoFFe&@w idor, the most strongly fortified point in the Philippines, about e miles out from the capital.
 The anti-aircFaft fire Was parties iilafly strong iFi the CcFTegid0F aFea and huge white puffs could Dc se8n in the sky over the fortress.
 Previously, the Japanese had raided popiiious Tloiio on Hnnav Island and had attacked military eg~ tablishments at Tarlac, SO mics north Of Manila.
 Civilian defense prepaFatlons were
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
British Garrison At Penang Has Evacuated
Japanese Have Suffered Very Heavy Casualties in Their Advance Toward Singapore; Weather
 FavOrs Japanese Thus Far
By HAROLD GUARD United Press stan Correspondent) ]


 Singapore, Dec. io.--(UP) = A British communique today reported Japanese forces have suffered "very heavy casualties" l1eeesSitating c pause for rest and reinforcement, and that the endangered British garrison ct the Penang Naval Base of northwest Malaga has been withdrawn.
 Penang's position, 400 miles north. west of Singapore and close to the Malayan shore, had been jeopard- iSed by the Japanese advance south- ward Into Kedah province.
 No details on the withdrawal from Penang which has been heavily at- tackled by air by the Japanese air force were made public. The Drit- lsh general headquarters reported that fighting on both the northwest and northeast fronts has slackened in tho past 24 hours.
 'srhiS ts probably due to Sefy heavy casnaltleS both iil killed aflc wounded" the coniFnufiique said together with exhaustion Of enemy troops, necessltating A pause"
 A strong British defense line haS been established along the Kriang River, some 320 miles north of Sing- apore, and the first big battles are expected along this line.
 { Front of 50 Miles
 The Japanese, evidently in strong force, had broadened their front to c width of 50 miles, extending from the coast to 0rils, inland from Pen. ang, in an attempt to seize road- heads from which they could push lnotored forces Southward.
 The fighting area had moved down through the flooded rice fields
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
STATE GOVERNORS
 BACK PRESIDENT
Full Cooperation Is Word From White House; Six
 Major Plans

Washington, Dec. 19-(UP)- A pledge of full cooperation by state and local governments in the war effort was announced by President Roosevelt today.
 At the same time, he requested governors of the 4e states to con- solidate public employment services under the federal government to centralise recruiting of defense workers.
 MT. Roosevelt read to a press conference a statement sent to the White House by a committee of the governors conference and the council of state governments empha- sizing the need for consistent fiscal action by state and local govern ments to combat imitation and ex- pedite the defense program.
 The president said he had thought of calling Q Washington conference of governors, but because their CO., operation was working so smoothly now such A conference was Unne- cessary.
 Six Major Plans The governorS statement to the president cot forth six major plans to govern the activities of state and lcontinued on rage @
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
KILLED IN ACCIDENT

Aladover, Conn.,, December iD. - (up) -- John Shepard, B2, was killed late yesterday when struck by a falling tree he was helping to re- move.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
United States Is Linked To French West Indies Today
Strategic Martinique Island in Caribbean Barricaded Against Axis Thrust; Agreement Just
 Been Signed
BY EVERETT R. HOLES United Press Stan Correspondent)

Washington, December 19 - (UP) The United States held the initiative both battleronts today with submarine attacks carrying the closer to Japans island empire and diplomatic victory linking the French West Indies to the American chain of Atlantic defenses Strategic Martinique Island in the Caribbean barr
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
War Costing United States
 $729 Every Second licked Off
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Washington, Dec la(UP) The already costing the United S720 than British expenditures second.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Dec, i9-(up1 fEQ.a arnmeHt expenses and receipts Cor tho current fiscal year through Dec l7, coniDared with q year a9es e10,447,g34, ,S0g.Sa t4,eBT, ,eB9s se40s Hf
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
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Evening star., 1941-09-22
By the Way
Beth Blaine

Wolf
the Mrs ouett Shose pretty
Still others farther
Warrenon
Hnckley mning with her at Kilkenny
festivities Mrs Noes Lewis quietly
getting her
nnumabe and barrels
confusion Until things settled Ethel she will
will finished,
with about the prettiest garden Washington
Ballet she's leased the little
family bought her small
Meanwhile,
Clement Observatory Circle
all working the Maritime
will shortly Hooker who's
from California the which
Harry Wizards until that's ready
they'll stay the Brighton Hotel.
McLanahans for the
time being the Sulgrave Club Washington
different McLanahsn the
ngton he when he and his Helen
Helen Mrs. Elery Washington
their place HILL spent
vacation this
Mrs Pearson from
Barys back, will their lovely
Maj Barry stationed Philadelphia expects
he did last
finished but Art he still when
be complaining houses
Guilty getting labor Mrs Horace Smith
thinking great
their She
is cool, air-conditioned house!
Evening star., 1941-09-22

Start

The Attorney General and Mrs.
Francis Biddle are among those in
official circles who have made reser-
vations for the initial program in
the series of Pop" concerts which
the National Symphony Orchestra
will give under the direction of DR..
Hans Kinder. These concerts, to
be given in the Riverside Stadium,
will feature entirely the more pop
ular music in the classics and of
lighter vein. The program will open
at $3.50 o'clock tonight and music
lovers will be able to enjoy refresh
ing drinks as they sit at tables about
the stadium.
Senator Pat McCarran and Rep
resentative Jennings Randolph also
have made reservations and others
who will attend the inauguration of
this series are Mr.. and Mrs. Cor
coran Thorn. Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
A. Brookes. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
r. Finkenstaedt, Mrs. Warren Del
| ano Robbins. Mrs. Edward Beale
| Mclean and Miss Alice J. Clapp.
Evening star., 1941-09-22
Miss DOdd
To Wed in
February
Engagement to
Mr.. Robertson
Is Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. Jouette Shouse yes
terday announced the engagement
of the latter's daughter, Miss Joan
Dodd, to Mr.. David Athol Robertson,
son of Mrs. Henry Murray Robert
son, of Birmingham, Ala, and the
late Mr.. Robertson. The wedding
will take place in February.
The formal announcement was
made at delightful party which
Mr.. and Mrs. Shouse gave in the aft
ernoon at their country home, Wolf
Trap Farm, in Virginia. Guests in
cluded those who assisted Mrs.
Shouse at the debut of the bride
elect, who was presented last sea-
son, as well as number of the con-
temporaries of Miss Dodd and Mr..
Robertson.
Miss Dodd is the daughter of Mr..
Alvin E Dodd of New York City and
a granddaughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Lincoln Filene of Boston. She was
graduated from st. Anne's School in
Charlottesville, Va, and formerly
attended the Concord Academy at
Concord, Mass.
Mr.. Robertson now lives in WASH
ington and will build house for
his bride on the portion Of the farm
Mr.. and Mrs. Shouse have given
them. He is chief of the petroleum
section of the Division of Controls
of the State Department. He grad
uated with honors from the Schools
of Commerce and Law of the Uni
versity of Alabama and is a member
of Beta Chapter of Kappa Sigma
Fraternity.