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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
Secretary Of War Sees Victory IT
 England If She Survives Summer
Enactment of Lend=Lease Bill Will Go Far Toward
 Making That Victory
By JOHN R. BEAL
United Press Stain Correspondent

(Un1ted Press Stam COrreSpOndentl
 Washington, Jan. 29-(UP)-Sec- retary of War Henry L. Stimson said today that the probability of an ul- timate British victory would be overwhelming" if Britain survives this spring and summer.
 Enactment of the administrations 1end-lease bill, he told the Senate foreign relations committee, would go far toward building the morale necessary for Britain to survive an expected crisis.
 The bill also gives the United States the chance to buy time" to rearm from the only nation that can sell us that time-Great Britain.
 We are buying-not lending" he said.
 We are not seeking to make a loan to Great Britain. We are seek ing to purchase her aid in our de- fenSe. We are buying our own se- curity while we prepare"
 Two weeks ago Stimson told the House foreign affairs committee that the United States faced invasion by air if the British navy were de- feated or surrendered. He submitted a transcript of his House statement
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
Fight Will Go on Against Italy Was WatchwOrd of Greeks; Alexander
 COrizis Is Named New Premier
BY HARRISON SALISBURY ITnited Press Staff COrreSnOndentl

Gen. John Metaxas the ron-6sted Greek premier, died today-but informed sources believed his death would not weaken the fight of Greece against Italian aggression. Metaxas succeeded in the premier ship by Alexander Corizs former head of the Greek National bank, and the watchword of Greece was: "The fight will go on" Metaxas died of post-opera- tive complications following surgery his throat Saturday. He led Greece through three months of war against Italy and had seen his country's ill- equipped but hard-6ghting troops push the Fascist invaders back the northern frontier and then advance to conquer the southern third of Albania.
 More Complete Union of Greeks
 There immediate indication what repercussions Meaxas death would have in Greece but some observers believed that the way might be clear for even more complete unfcaon of the Greek effort than yet has been achieved Meaxas brilliant military strategy has been credited with major part in smashing the Italian invasion of his country before it got well under way and carrying the back into Albania However it is known that despite the Metaxas did not relax high tight rule over Greece He had his way to power by ruthless suppression of all opposition elements in Greece and during his first two years office had exed at least 100 liberal oppositonists and imprisoned others
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
Auditing Firm of Price, WaterhOuse Co. Accused
 of Breach of Contract
OUTGROWTH OF BIG
 FAILURE OF CORP.
Earlier This Month Corp. Had Sued Four Directors
 for $2,OOO,OOO

Bridgeport, Conn, Jan. 29 -(UP)-A $1,50O,00O supe- rior court suit was filed today by McKesson & Robbins, Ltd, Montreal, against the audit ing firm of Price, Warehouse & Co.,, charging negligence, breach of contract and vio- lation of the companies act of the Dominion of Canada.
 The suit was an outgrowth of the receivership of the huge wholesale drug company, which followed the suicide of its former president, F. Donald Coster- Musica, after he was unmasked in December, 1888 as masquerading swindler.
 The litigation was filed by stock holders of the concern and charged that the accounting firm, which has offices at New York, Montreal and Quebec, should have disclosed the true financial condition of the eom- pany prior to the receiverShip.
 Allegations
 The complaint alleged that be- tween Dec. 31, 1929 and Dec. 31, 1897, the balance sheet and profit and loss statement of the company showed a substantial increase in assets and property, whereaS there was an actual loss in income. Dur
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
FORD PLANT FOR
 $l YEAR TOCOVT.
If Govt. Insists on Telling Ford How to Run Plant
 That Is His Offer

Washington, Jan. 29.-CUP- Rep. Clare Hoffman, R., Mich, said today he had learned that Henry Ford told Defense production chief, William Knudsen that if the gov- ernment insisted on telling him how to run his plant, he was prepared to let the government operate 1t for a fee of $l year.
 Hoffman said the source of his information was a well-mformed Michigan man. who Is not con- nected with Ford.
 A spokesman for Knudsen said that he could make no comment and that this did not imply any thing as to the truth or falsity of Hoffman,s information.
 Hoffman said that after his con- versation with the Michigan man, he was determined to make a floor speech about it, but his friend asked him not to at this time.
 Hoffman said his Informant told him that Ford had made known his attitude of Knudsen visited Ford
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New York, Jan. 29.-(UP)-Mat- thew J. McGrath, the iron-muscled cop, died of pneumonia today at GA.
 He had been i'll Q year but true to form, he had stayed at his job as inspector in charge Of trafilc in Manhattan, busiest community on earth, until he was forced to enter Q hospital Jan. 2.
 Mcorath's name will endure as long as records of athletic prowess are kept. For more than 20 years he was the worlds greatest weight thrower He won 2i national cham- pionships and competed in four olympiads between 1908 and 1928 as a i6-pound hammer and B0 pound shot thrower His hammer throw Of i7D feet, lea inches, in the 10l2 olympic Games, was not beaten for 2f years.
 A native Of Nsnagh, Tipparary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
Superior Court Here May Get More Powers
Jurisdiction May Be Extended Over Whole Fifth Con- gressional District Under Plan to Be Offered
 in Assembly
tBy Democrat Legislative Reporter,

(By Democrat Legislative Reporter)
 State Capitol, Hartford, January 29. Jurisdiction of the Superior Court at Waterbury in criminal cases would be extended over the whole fifth congressional district under plan to be offered the General Assembly. There would be only five states attorneys in the state, one for each congressional district, instead of the present eight.
 The change in Superior Court criminal Jurisdiction is an import ant feature of measure that would also place states attorneys on a full-time basis, ban them from en- gazing in political activity and oblige them to give up private prac- tice. To make up for the loss of income caused by giving up private practice, the salaries of states att torneys and their assistants would be increased, the amounts to be fixed by the justices of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court would also choose the states attorneys.
 The plan, one of several concern ing states attorneys which have been submitted to Governor Robert A. Hurley, would eliminate the criminal division of the Litchfield County Superior Court. It was learned the proposed change was indicated in the governors legisla- tive program submitted today.
 The fifth congressional district Superior Court, criminal side, would be centered in Waterbury. In its jurisdiction would be all of Litchfield County as well as Water bury, Naugatuck, Wolcott, South bury, Middlebury, Oxford, Wolcott, Beacon Falls, Prospect, Seymour, Ansonia and Derby. The criminal jurisdiction of the Superior Court at Waterbury is now limited to the City of Waterbury and several near by towns in New Haven County.
 It would be provided that salaries be fixed by the Supreme Court after a study of the amount of work nec-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
UDELOWITZ HAS
 THIRTEEN BILLS
Affect City Govt. With Sweeping Changes; Pre-
 sentatiOn Is Delayed

Sweeping and drastic changes in the city charter of Waterbury are proposed by Edward Udelowitz, welll-known Republican, frequent critic of municipal affairs, and constant guardian of the peoples rights in the affair of their own city government, ill a series of 13 bills which he gave to Rep. Charles Harper, Republican, of Middlebury to present in the House today.
 Rep. Harper at Hartford today, however, refused to introduce the UdelOwitz bills, claiming that they had been prepared on forms for submission in the Senate i'm stead of the House, technicality which he could not do anything about, until the proper change had been made. Rep. Harper also said that he was to introduce the bills by request and reserved the right to oppose any of them with
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29

It was believed that Metaxass death might open the way to re~ conciliation with the liberal Greek clements and 6 more general unifis cation of the country to carry on the war.
 Metaxas' death came at a nomen1 when it appeared that a new major test of Italian and Greek strength in Albania was developing.
 There has been little change in the fighting lines in the past month but Italy is known to have made great efforts to reinforce her bat. tered troops in an effort to regain the offensive. In the past two weeks Italain troops have tested Greek strength at almost every point on the mountainous Albanian front possibly in preparation for 8 major offensive.
 The Greeks, too, have been bring~ ing up endorsements.
 20 Italian Divisions
 Reports from Jugoslavia indicate that the Italians may now have as many as 20 divisions in Albania, plus possibly two divisions of Ger man technicians. There have been repeated rumors that German air aid may be given to Italy in Al. bania although Germany and Greece still maintain formal diplo- matic relations.
 In addition, it is believed that many of the prominent Fascist of- ficials who have left Rome to join fighting units have gone to the Als banian front, an indication that ac. tion is expected there shortly.
 To meet this threat the Greeks are estimated now to have possibly 25 divisions available for action on the Albanian front though some Of these troops may be held in deferl- sive positions in the Salonika region.
 Additional British supplies are thought to have been pouring in and Jugoslav reports mentioned 70 shiploads of British material re- ceived in the past month. The iras portant British Mediterranean cofl- voy which precipitated the dive bomber action of Sicily Jan. 10 was
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
Germany Has 10000 Combat Airplanes Now Available For Immediate Service

Washington. Jan. 29 29-UP)-A An informed source in close touch with foreign military developments as- serted that Germany now has prob- ably 10000 combat airplanes avail able for service.
 This source figured the Germans could put in the air 30 divisions of about i.200 planes each. or a total of 36,000 combat aircraft.
 In addition. it was said, these planes are backed up by almost 100 per cent Of reserve craft. making q grand total Of around 10000.
 Some time ago. Germany had 42l- 900 trained combat pilots, and this figure probably l6 considerably greater now, it was said.
 Furthermore. this source added, Germany haS sufficient reserves oi gasoline for the operating needs Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29

again.
 The British. on the other hand, can concentrate their pursuit force against German attackers. But the Germans. it was pointed out. have the advantage Of concentrated targets.
 The British. in operating over advantage in that this necessitates wide areas of Germany. have an greater dispersion Of German pur- suit ships. but have a diSadvaptage In that the targets are scattered.
 These sources would not hazard a guess what would happen If the 0erfnarS launched an all-out air attack against Britain. They re- called that last fall that when Ger. mans engaged iii mass daylight ate tacks. the Nazg losBes were four to one for she nfitiahu
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
BRITAIN CALLS UP
 YOUTHS IS TO l9
Men From 37 to 40 Also Summoned -Germany
 Again Strikes England
By HOMER JENKS United Press Staff Correspondent

London, Jan. 29- (UP)-Great Britain, preparing for the supreme test of its modern history against Germany, today authorized the call ing of youths of IS and 19 years and men of from 37 to 40 inclusive for military service.
 With armed forces totaling more than 100000 men including the home guard already under the col ors, King George at meeting of his privy council at Buckingham palace signed the proclamation authoriz- ing the call of six new classes, which would mean the registration of perhaps 1,500 ,000 additional men.
 The government made 1t known at once that youths of 19 would be registered for service February 2.
 Previous proclamationS had made youths and men of from 20 to 36 years liable for service, so that now men of 8 military classes had been called on to do their share in stand ing up against whatever Hitler might have to offer in his spring CaInpalgIlS.
 Steady Flow of Men
 '~The new proclamation was neces- sary to provide steady flow of men into the three fighting services" the labor ministry announced. Tt must also be remembered that men in older age classes are now encouraged to apply for vacancies in certain civil defense services"
 Youths of 18 years probably will be called last of all of those em- braced in the new proclamation. the ministry said, and many not be re- quired to register for many months at least.
 In connection with the registra- tion of youths of 19, arrangements already have been made to safe- guard the supply of men studying to obtain certain scientific and tech- nical qualifications that will fit them
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the 30 air divisions. There are suf- ficient fields In Holland, Belgium and northern France from which they could operate, the source said
 It was said. however, that Ger many has not placed in service, and probably has not produced. any new pursuit planes since 1887. And fl it's bombers are to continue to op- crate effectively, 1t must have pur- suit ships that are superior to those possessed Dy the Royal Air Force.
 At present tho German air force has n four "a one advantage over the RAF W AolNe said. it was pointed ollt Alo tk British planes must eligaae b lonf Flights to op- crate agaihel pniaaiigM Germany. while German n'net sn fly from northern Ffnnct o fondon, return to their bases. rnlCa& .i start back
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
Imperial Army Of Nile Strikes For Benghazi
BOmbers in Mediterranean Italy Claims Vc- tories in Lbya War Zone
By H. L. PERCY
United Press Staff Correspondent)

United Press Staff Correspondent
 London, Jan. 29-(UP)-Military sources said today that Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell's imperial army of the Nile is striking for Benghazi as rapidly as possible despite the ap- pearance of German dive-bombers in the Mediterranean war sphere.
 The military experts said that Wavell had speeded up his drive for the Libyan capital because of the re- alization that at any time he may encounter intervention of the Ger man air force on land.
 Nazi dive-bomberS already have attacked British sea power in the narrow channel between Sicily and the African coast.
 British troops were said to have surrounded Mekili, junction point southwest of Derna on the road across the Libyan plateau to Beng hazi.
 There, 1t was said, a much larger Italian force than had been antici- pated was encountered. The Italians were supported by 70 to 80 tanks.
 The statement indicated that the British drive across the plateau was slowed temporarily by necessity of clearing the Italian garrison at Mekili from its path.
 The statement by British military sources was the first indication that the Germans may be sending air re- Inducements to the aid of the bat tered Italian armies in Africa. The British have virtually driven Italian aviation from the air since the start of the westward push at Sidi Bar ranti.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
GREEK TROOPS ON
 OFFENSIVE AGAIN
Begin Attacks on Albanian Coast Below ValOna; Ru=
 mania Thanks Hitler
BY BEN AMES
United Press Staff Correspondent

NOAAGCu ACSS 0OdA
 Athens, Greece, Jan. 29-(UP) - Greek troops have resumed the of fensive on the Albanian coast below Valona, reports from the front said today.
 After Greek artillery had preached the mazes of barbed wire guarding Italian positions, Greek infantry at- tackled with bayonets, it was re- ported. The Italians threw light and medium tanks into the fight and the Greeks turned them back with anti-aircraft guns, making them serve a double purpose.
 The Italians were said to have suffered heavily in two counter-at- Jacks, The Greeks took 70 prisoners, captain, in one sector, and 183 prisoners in a raid on an Italian garrison in another sector, it was reported.
 Italian warships Shelled the coast below Chimara, destroying part of the historic Pikernion monastery.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
PLANS
 OF GOV. HURLEY
Chief Executive Program Is Sent to Senate for
 Consideration

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 29-CUP)- Gov. Hurley today sent his admin istration reform program to the Senate, calling for broad changes in public utilities. labor laws, en- actment of savings bank life insur- ance provisions and an increase in the maximum rates of the unem- ployment compensation benefits.
 The governor recommended a minimum wage for the first four years. starting Oct. 24, of 30 cents an hour ana after Oct. A, 1945, of 40 cents an hour for all persons en- gagged in intra-state industry. The bill provided a maximum work day of eight hours and 40 hours a week, with time and one-half for over- time.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
WAR IN EUROPE A YEAR AGO,
 JAN. %, 104O
By United Press

By United Press
 Berlin officially announced ex- ecution Of Vicar Of POsen Cath. ollc Cathedral for encouraging Poles Co take up arms and fire on German troops when they enc tered Poland.
 German planes bombed tlrlt- iAh ships oii Bt. Andrews. Scot AMnas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
John H. Crary, Thomas Shanahan Make Application
Rep. Daniel J. Mahaney Presented Bill for Rights in House TOday-Senator Blansfield Had
 Bills on County Bar
BY RAYMOND J. FITZPATRICK Democrat Legislative Reporter)

State Capitol Hartford January 29 = Restoration of orfeted rights sought by John H. Cray and Thomas Shanahan of Waterbury in bills presented in the House today by Representative Daniel Mahaney of Waterbury,
 These represent the second efforts of convicted in the Waterbury conspiracy to regain citizenship rights lost
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Jan. 2s-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Jans eSth, compared with 8 year ago: This Year Expenses Lmat Year s6,1S6,2s6 .o71.O8 $5,S73, roc, ,742.71
 Receipts ss,214,5s5, ,4S556 S2,9s7, ,60s, ,Ss7.ee
 Gross Deficit s2,sel, l,esO .ss5.5e ss,s7s. .1os. 4es.es
 Net Deficit s2,ss1 1,5S4,sS6.52 S2,s55, ,s91, ,e0S.es
 Cash Balance $1,41S.71o.es5.Ss $2,30s. .72z. .ssZs7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
Premier Gen. John Metaxas, Hero Of This War, Dies After Operation
'Fake" Marriage Corrected On Death Bed


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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29

lelf will see plenty Of Jobs for trained office workers. New Term Feb. 2. Post Junior College of Com mleEoos-Aays
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29

when they withdrew appeals from ;he sentences imposed upon them in the case by Judge Ernest A. Inglis.
 Both MT. Crary and MT. Shana- nan served terms in the New Haven county jail, both receiving nine months and both serving out their sentences simultaneously.
 At the time of indictment they were members of the board of tax commissioners and MT. Crary was chairman of the Democratic town committee, an office which he had held for many years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
Bills for Bar

Senator Michael V. Blansfeld of Waterbury today introduced in the Senate two bills for the New Ha- ven County Bar association. One affectS9 damage suits in which the plaintiff or defendant is under 16 years of age. It provides that viola tion of 8 statute is not necessarily negligence but must be regarded as a matter of fact. The other affects the liability of real estate owners by providing that 1t be assumed in damage suits based on structural defects that the owner had proper notice of such defect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
School Bonds

School Bonds
 Rep. Thomas Plum. Republican. of Prospect today introduced in the House a measure calling of issu- ance of school bonds by the Town
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The Weather

Fair, Much Colder
 Tonight, Thursday. FuiI Weather Report Page II
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Evening star., 1941-05-01

allied groups with a unified ma
tional program.
such a program must serve a
dual role" said Charles w. Holman,
the federation's secretary, Co
ordinating the industrys efforts
with the national defense program,
and at the same time protecting
the hard pressed dairyman through
period of increasing economic ad-
versity."
Mr.. Holman said that the emer-
gency session would reflect "the con-
cern of agriculture over possible
legislative or administrative action
giving the Government supreme
control over commodity prices"
Delegates from the federation S
so big member co-operatives, as
well as representatives of corn, hog,
poultry and other commodity or
ganizations, were invited.
Recent developments In Wash
ington, pointing toward the intro
duction of legislation designed to
increase the powers of the new
Office Of Price Administration and
Civilian Supply, will provide one of
the major topics of discussion" Mr..
Holman stated.
Evening star., 1941-05-01
$4,000 Is Asked
For Heating
| Monument

Congress has been asked to pro-
vide funds for the tallest, if not the
biggest, heating job in local history.
Testimony before a House Appro-
priations Subcommittee made public
yesterday disclosed that the National
Park Service had requested $4,000
to heat the 555-foot Washington
Monument.
The committee was told the alb
sence of heat results in discomfort
to winter visitors and to the operat-
ing personnel and that "a great
deal of condensation forms within
the shaft, rusting and corroding
steel work" The Monument is be-
ing connected with the central heat
ing plant during the present fiscal
year, park spokesmen said.
The committee also learned that
the Washington Monument played