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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
RED ARMIES ARE
 STILL ON MARCH
Driving All Retreating Axis Before Them; Cleaning
 Up Two Big Fronts

Moscow, Dec. 24-(UP)--Ihe Red army continues on uninterrupted advance on the Leiningrad, Moscow and southwestern fronts, overcoEn !. ing fierce rear guard resistance and breaking up an orderly German re" treat, dispatches reported today.
 Forces under Gen. x. A. Merets- Igov smashed German defenses along the Volkhov river and pressed northwestward, threatening to en- trap enemy troops holding she southern rApproaches of Leningrad.
 Another force, bolstered by ski Ge. tachments, pressed southwestward, aiming to flank Novoford, while a sotheTn army pushed on from the area around Lake linen.
 The most notable success on the Moscow front was scored in the Tila sector where the Russians rec captured Gorsachevo, junction of four railroads linking Moscow and Khafkov and Saratov and Smolensk.
 The correspondent for the news paper Pravda reported that light ming thrust against Gorbachevo did not give the Germans time to blow up huge fuel dumps, two Hnunition trains and 500 automobiles, all of which were captured by the Rus Sians.
 Mai. Gen. P. Belov, commander @f the First Cavalry Corps. said in c pravda dispatch that the Germans had pierced the Tula front on Nov. 25, whereupon Josef Stain teie- phcned him and suggested plan to cut off the salient.
 Below threw tanks and cavalry against both Hanks of Col. Gen. Heinz Guderian's three divisions and routed them, it was reported. Gu- derian, Germany's leading panzer expert, subsequently, was recalled to Berlin. it was said.
 Whine guerrilla units intensified their operations within the Crinea, the Sevastopol garrison held out and repulsed inceSsant German at- tacks on it's outer defenses, it was said.
 The Russian 5Ath army Of the northwest was harling two attacks against massive enemy defense lines in a drive to lift the IS weeks siege ol Lsenlngfad. Mexekslov's forces shoged westward 90 miles in mlh- zero weather From Iikhvin, piercing German haEEieaies all along the vo1khrH.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
Wake Island Marines May Be Still Holding
Japanese Claim They Have Seized Island, But Say Nothing of Fate of Marines; Cost Japan Two
 Cruisers Besides Men
BY REX CHANEY
United Press staff Correspondentl

United Press Staff CorrespOndeilt)
 Washington, December 24. = (uP) = The United States Marines still on their feet ct Wake Island tonight are probably going to be too busy to remember that it's Christmas Eve
 But c wounded man, lying in a lnaleshift hospital bed, may re- member.
 He may remember that last year he was at home with the folks Snow was on the ground. Dad and mother went to church. And the kids went out to sing Christmas carols.
 Tonight the best Christmas pres. ent the folks back home could pas. sible get, If there was any way In the world to tell them, would be word that he still was alive.
 While Santa Claus is making the usual rounds In the U. s. A., the Marines - unless they are all dead, or wounded or captured - will be putting up what the Navy calls continued resistance" against Q greatly superior Japanese force.
 The Navy's latest communique on Wake yesterday reported that the Japanese had effected a landing. But the Navy didn't say that re- sistance at Wake had ceased - and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
BY FRED BAILEY Limited Press Staff Correspondent)

(OMkbe0 EESSS SbMkK NOEESopOMuSMtl
 Washington, Dec. 2S.-(UP)- President Roosevelt was expected today to establish a war labor board within a few days to carry out. the program for uninterrupted produc- ton drafted by his induStry-labor conferences.
 The board of probably nine men is expected to be similar to that of the first World War. It would be authorized to make recommenda- tions but would have no power other than public opinion to en- force them.
 Both. labor and industry repre- sentatlves have pledged that there will be no strikes or lockouts flor any cause" during the war. All disputes, they agree, shall be set- tied by peaceful means.
 Establishment of the board, prob ably by executive order, as well as its function and powers, was left entirely to MT. Roosevelt T'ae President. ln . letter thanking the conference. said DC would proceed at once with appointment oE a board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24

c war of destruction, which brings suffering for millions of families devastation of big cities and the wasting of goods.
 '"The war also brings moral dev. astation. The difference between good and evil Is no more under. stood"
 The pope said the 'real new or- der" should provide for liberty and the rights of nnlnorities, freedom of worship, retention of native cui. lures, redistribution of goods ard help for peoples less fa"ored in na- tural resources.
 A peace which does not take into consideration this outline, will bear the germ of new conflicts, the pon. tiff warned.
 The pontiff said he he'd no con. defnnation of technical progress which As c gift from Ood,h but iiV did condemn the spirit and tend. UaCy in which technical prcgroes had been made.
 "The only remedy is to return Cd social and international principles capable of creating c barrier
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
Gen. Douglas Macarthur Is Leading Troops In Battle
Manila Port Area Rocking Today With Waves Of Japanese Bombers
Savage Attacks Are Made By Jap BOmbers as They
 Dash Over Scene
BY ROBERT CRAZE United Press Staff CogrespOndent)

NOWAtG0 EEU68 SSAIx COkTe8pOMueMtl
 Manila, December 24. - (Up) = ManilaS thickly populated Port area rocked today under attacks by waves of Japanese bomhers and U. g. authorities announced they are considering declaring Manila an "open city" in order to spare the populace from persistent bolnh- ing attacks.
 For the first time today Japanese planes with obvious intention at- tackled objectives inside Manila proper Instead of confining their attention to targets outside the con- gested city.
 Also for the first time, according to press dispatches and Q telephonic check of the Lusan provinces, the JApanaao' b0llahers, began widespread and apparently indiscrirninate bolnb- Ing of smAl ltowns and other civil. ian obiectives.
 Four cir raid alarms sounded ia Manila up Co dusk tonight. The all-clear Of the fourth alarm sound. cd at 6;a0 ?. m. tS:s0 ., Ila., EsT)
 Waves of Japanese planes made savage attacks in the first two raids and considerable casualties were reported. No Japanese planes were spotted from General Manila during the fourth alarm of the day.
 At least one Japanese plane was reported shot down in the succession of attacks.
 Net All Details
 I cannot report all the details of the attacks on the port area, But (Continued on Page q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
Paul Joseph Goebbels Has
 Nazis Christmas Message

Berlin, Dec. 24-( Official German, news agency DNB recorded by the United Press in New York) Paul Joseph c ~ebbels, propaganda min- ister, said in Q Christmas broadcast today that others do not always nks us Germans of tocay but that is because we defend our rights" He said that Gerlnany's third war Christmas was modest and poorer than usualH but Eve still are pro- tected against our enemies" Ger
 mems are surrounded by envy and bad will. hate and precaution, 0oeb- bels said.
 We in Germany read about it from time to time in papers but Germans abroad feel 1t daily on their own bodies,p he said. '"rhey gre a hopeless minority. exposed to She fire ok anti~a German propagau- da and are inEultsd by police round- ups and arTests.n ooebhels said Germans abroad stand persecution only for the Eake of the pasherlaud. He added thht Germans in foreign laude could # compared Wilh aol- .llaEs N Ae l|nsa #Na ssAd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
Christmas Message of
 Pope Plus Sent World

Vatican City, Dec. 24-Radio vat- ican City recorded by the United ress in New York) Pope Plus XII said in a Christmas message today that the troubles of the world were due not to the failure of Christian ity but to those who left the path of true Christianity and created Q religion without soul or a soul with out religion"
 The pope called for "a real new order of all humanity" based on liberty, justice and love-"
 He said the new order would rec Qulre the pacification of all nations and the sharing of ali the riches of the world. The new order also will acquire abolition of total wars and world wars which can only ruin world economy.
 There will he no room for reli. glous persecution since religion is valuable clement in world recon. atructiun, tho pUantiR said.
 Star stllI SpaFkles
 "The star of Bethlehem is high in the sky and it sparkles as it did 90 centuries ago." tho pope said.
 Churches and chapels are illu- minated but mankind Is plunged ifi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
HONG KONG KEEPS
 UP ITS RESISTANCE
American Consulate Car. ries Duties Under Severe
 Shell Fire

Chunsking, China, Doc. 24-(UP) Hong Kong holds out and mem. bers of the American consulate general staff under consul general Addison E. southard are carrying on under shell fire in the Hong Kong-Shalghal bank building, . message from Hong Kong said to- day.
 The message, sent at noon Hong Kong time Gil ?. m. Tuesday EST), disclosed that an American woman, described only as Miss Webb, had been killed by Japanese shrapnel during the early phase of the jap- anese attack. ct was announced In Washington yesterday that Flor. ence Webb was killed Dec. i4.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
United States, Great Britain After Japan
Tremendous Pressure Brought Against Philippines; Singapore Stirs Roosevelt, Churchill; They
 Want Russia in Too
BX LYLE c. WILSON limited Press Staff COrresn0ndent

NUHAtSW k8Ssb CVaM SVENenEVhsuShV
 Washington, Dec. 2A.--(UP) = Tremendous Japanese pressure on Singapore and the Philippines prom. ised today to move President RooSe- welt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill quickly to bring Russia Into their White House war council
 They continued their discussions last night and today in meetings broken only for sleep and for an amazing interlude = an American press conference. Some 200 British and American correspondents crowd cd into the presidents Dig oval Of. fce and gawked like weekend tour- ists ct the visitor from London, They asked questions, too, and MT. Churchill proved himself as able a press conference boxer as his host, the president.
 It was a good show while 1t lasted and then the war talks were re- auEned! It is strictly an Anglo-Amer- lean meeting 50 far. But all the allies are to be kept advised and, presumably, ultimately to join In discussions which will mako the White House the actual anti-axis headquarters for World war II.
 The facts developed after i7 days of war with Japan and less than two days of Anglo.AInerican war coun. cling here are that our own Pacific ocean is the immediate danger spot to the allied cause.
 Plans to Beat Japan
 One of the men who has had an opportunity to spend some time with Mir. Churchill told the United Press that the principal object of his visit here was to evolve with MT. Roosevelt, plans for defeating Japan and integrating those plans with the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
Commander of U. s. Forces in Far East Is on
 Battlefield MACARTHUR PLAYED
 A WAITING GAME Major Engagement May Be Going on in Philippines at This Very Moment
BY FRANK HEWLETT United Press staff Correspondent

Limited Press Staff Correspondsnt)
 Manila, December 24. - (UP) - General Douglas MacArthur, commander Of U. s. forces fin the Far East, took the field today, aSguTai- ming personal command Of American and Philippines forces combating an ail-out Japanese air and land ag- sault against this capital and bastion of American defenseB in the Pacific.
 MacArthur sent into tho babtls raging on the KAngayon duIf isb miles north Of aannlla and ois 1lse eastern AtigSionAfl area TB miles dlAs tAnt tho forward oclieion" of hiB general iieadquArters.
 The announcement was taken to indicate that the grand battle Of tlae Philippines hes now been joined.
 Reports from BatanRas, i2b miles due south of Manila, said that American armed forces have re- pulsed all Japanese attempts to of- tain 6 footiioid ifi that area a7id have inflicted heavy casualties upon the jApanes.
 The Jepanege, having moved aii 0xpoditioFafy fierce estimated at 5000 Co 100000 men, to the Liias gayen Gulf, approached tho sciith- east coast with q force possibly half that large and started Q coileeii- trated air attack on Manila that gave this capital four air alarms between dawn te dusk. ".
 Played Waiting 0aae
 MaeArthur, playing . waiting game until the full strength and tactics Of the Japanese had been revealed, had fefrained from eolila lnitting his main forces to battle.
 The announcement that no had gone to the front Co take personal command Of operations and that di7G units arc rushing to the fifs ing line clearly pointed to c major engagement iT which the ilnFnedi- Ate fate os the Philippines may bs decided.
 The odds Of numbers were on the side of the Japanese. T'hey appear to have sent against the Island of Lugon alone Q force of upwards ok i60,0OO men. Tn addition to the ma jor landings at ilngayofi and AtliFs onan there were smaller forces land cd ct Vigan, Logaspl and ApaFfi.
 The size Of MacAFthur'a def0nds Ing army is military secret. How ever, .. 8. cotnmuniques reported that American troops on the LsEls eaycn front-by far the most vital since it Is linked by c broad valley and easy terrain to Manila - ee outnumbered by the Japaneao.
 On MacArthurs side, howoves was the advantage of interior ccnI munications and . central pcslsion
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24

Germans will not suffer the dis grace which they suffered in 1918.
 The Fatherlend knows today what it owes to those who sacrifice everything for It," he said. "AS they do not desert us, we will not desert them. The Fatherland will be wor- thy of its sons. Of course, the sit- llati0n of the Fatherland is not easy. It must suffer with patience and willingly a thousand small and great privatione. The population in the bombed areas suffers a lot.
 "Victoryis not a present. We must merit and win it.
 Everybody vii turn his eyes to heaven tonight.
 We learned not only to be strong In relation to the enemy but also to be humble before our fate.
 Tt is up to us, 1t depends on our fight and work, whether we are go- ing to win the war.
 TO peace with victoEy. That Is our slogan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
GERMANY SENDS
 OUT MORE RUMORS
Britain Warns of Same Old Game British Cleaning
 Up in East Libya
Ry FREpERTCK KUH

(UHzsed Press Stan C0EEesp0ndene)
 London, Dec. 24-(UP)-A British spokesman warned today that Ger many had launched a ''rumor war" In connection with reports of Ger. man troop movements toward or into Spain.
 Discussing reported German ef- forts to start Q new war of nerves, he said ruFaors regarding German troop movements in Bulgaria and the possibility of an attack on Tur- key should be received with the greatest reserve.
 There was no 'ofIlcial confirmation here that German troops had en- tered Spain. Reports that German troops were moving through France towards Spain spread as rumors swept Europe that Chief of State Marshal Henri Philippe Petain had resigned ct Vichy in favor of his
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Dec. 2l-(up)-~Ooss ernment expenses and receipt0 zaf the current fiscal year through Dee. 22nd, compared with . year mMos SiO, sss, ,060, ,ssi.s0 S4,sgs,T ,TSi, ,2ai. .sS
 Defense Spending S 7,731. .s17,s30.s1 sl,ea1, ,eeo, 0f7. 48
 Receipts
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
NO PAPER TOMORROW

In accordance with its annual custom, there will be no editions of the Wa. terbury DemOcrat pub. hshed tomorrow, Christ. mas Day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
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Partly Cloudy Some
 Colder Tonight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24

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Evening star., 1941-03-31

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combination with the "0othic" ic"-the
shoe with comfort plus. Selected
ton Norwegian eoIf-hond-stoined
"Shoemoster" finish. The moment
you step into the "0othic" you
notice the complementary snortness
the first step you toke tells you
here really is comfort -$8.0
Evening star., 1941-03-31
International Law Society
To Meet Here April 24-26

Leaders in world affairs and in
ternational relations will gather
here April 24-26 to take part in the
35th annual meeting of the Amer
ican Society of International Law,
1t was announced today.
Secretary Of State Hull, president
of the society. will preside at the
opening session, to be held at the
Carlton Hotel at 8:15 pm. April "A.
A presidential address is planned
An informal reception will follow a
talk on continental Principles Of
International Intercourse, by Ri
cardo J. Alfaro.
Speakers at the morning session
on April rs will include Frederick
s. Dunn of Yale University, who will
discuss International Rights of In
dividuals"; Edward L. Hambro,
Northwestern University, "Individ-
uals Before International Tn-
bunals," and Quincy Wright Of the
University of Chicago, "Interna-
tional Law and Commercial Rela-
tions"
That afternoon, Herbert Wright
of Catholic University will talk on
THE Moral Bases OF International
Law" while Hans Kelsen of Har-
ward University will discuss Essen
tial Conditions of International
Justice"
Addresses at the meeting that
Evening star., 1941-03-31
Mrs. Amelia Facieau Rites
Will Be Held Tomorrow

Mrs. Amelia Facteau. 78, who died
here Saturday, will be buried in
Mount Olivet Cemetery following
high requiem mass at 9 am. tomor-
row at ST. Anthony's Church.
Mrs. Facteau, who was the mother
of DIR. Bernard A. Facteau, former
professor at Catholic University
and now head Of the Romance Lam
guages Department of Mount ST..
Vincent College, New York City,
moved here 20 years ago.
A native Of Redford, N. Y, she
lived at 1912 Monroe street NE.
with her husband, Michael Facteau.
Only recently they had celebrated
their 55th wedding anniversary.
In addition to her husband and
son. she leaves another son, DR..
Henry H. Facteau, chief Of dental
service at the Veterans Administra-
tion, Castle Point, N. Y, and 4
daughter, Miss Coreine M. Facteau
of this city.
Evening star., 1941-03-31

volunteer worker with the Greek
Red Cross, was In serious condi-
tion today at hospital in Koritza,
where he was taken after an italian
bomb or shell fragment ripped into
his canteen on the northern Alba
nian front.
Doctors said Young was improving
after an operation. He was deco
rated with the Military Cross on an
order from King George II.
Young, an archeologist, had
been connected with the American
School of Classical Studies in
Athens, but left to join the Red
Cross when war broke out. He is
the brother of Henry Young, Essex
County, N. j., sheriff.
Evening star., 1941-03-31
Soil Meetings Called
In Prince GEORGES

The 194l Prince Georges County
(Md) soil conservation program will
be explained at series of meetings
throughout the county this week, it
was announced today by P. E. Clark,
county agent.
The meetings, which will begin at
7:30 pm, will be held at the Baden
High School tonight; Oxon Hill
High School tomorrow, Courthouse,
Upper Marlboro, Wednesday; Multi
kin School, Mitchellville, Thursday,
and the Farmers Community Hall,
Laurel, Friday.
Evening star., 1941-03-31

night will include international
Constitutional Law" by Amos J.
Peasles of New York, and "Interna-
tional Reorganization" by Egon
Ranshofen-W -Wertheimer of Amer
ican University.
Frederick R. Coudert of New
York, honorary vice president of
the society, will be POSTMASTER at
the closing banquet at 7:30 pm.
April 26,
Evening star., 1941-03-31

Adsorbents" at a meeting of the
Chemical Society of Washington
at the Cosmos Club, Madison place
and H street NV at S:15 pm.
Thursday. A conference by the
Board Of Managers in the library
of the club will precede the talk
at 7:30 pm.
Evening star., 1941-03-31
MERCIREX .s sxIs Il;
QU|NTUPLETs
use MUSTEROLE for
CHEST COLDS
Mother-Give Your CHILD
This Same Expert Care!

At the first sign of the Dionne Quin-
tuplets catching cold-their chests and
throats are rubbed with Children's
Mid Musterole "a product made to
promptly relieve the DISTRESS of
ehildren's colds and resulting coughs.
The Quints have always had the
best of care, so mother-you may be
assured of using just about the BEST
product made when you use Musterole.
MORE than an ordinary "salve"-
warming, soothing Musterole helps
break up local congestion. Also made
In Regular and Extra Strength for
those preferring a stronger product.
Evening star., 1941-03-31
Italy Bars Use Of Radio
ByC. B. ). Commentator
By TIE Associated Press.

BY tte Associated Press.
ROME, March 31.-The Italian
government has withdrawn broad
casting facilities from Cecil Brown,
Columbia news commentator, effec-
tive April |, it was learned today.
The reason cited was his continued
hostile attitude"
The Ministry of Popular Culture
declined TO renew the temporary
permit granted to Mr.. Brown two
months ago after previous suspen-
sion. Mr.. Brown, who comes from
Warren, Ohio, said he was awaiting
instructions from C. B. S. in New
York.
AC. B. S. spokesman said that Mr..
Brown reported no such difficulty in
his last communication with New
York early today.
"Broadcasting facilities have been
taken away from him several times
before in Italy, but we know nothing
of the present report" he said.
Evening star., 1941-03-31
Truck Volume Down

NEW YORK, March 81 R.-
American Trucking Associates, Inc,
reported today freight moved by
motor truck in February declined 8
cent cent below January, following
the seasonal trend, but was 292 per
cent above February, 1910.
Evening star., 1941-03-31
Three Die in Flames
As Two Homes Burn
By the Associated Press,

DANVILLE, Va, March 3i-
Charles M. Mckinney, ei, a carpen-
ter, and Curtis Jerome Wiles, II,
a textile worker. burned to death
yesterday in a fire that destroyed
the one-room house in which they
were spending the night.
CHARLES TOWN, w. Va, March
81 (P.-Frank Bell. about 10, was
burned to death yesterday when his
home at Harpers Ferry was de-
stroyed by fire of undetermined
origin.
Evening star., 1941-03-31
DR.. La Londe to Speak
To Chemical Society

DR.. w. Alfred La Lande, jr., di-
rector of research for the Alta
pulgus Clay Co, will speak on Some
Industrial Applications Of Mineral
Evening star., 1941-03-31
Face On Fire
With Ugly Pinples?

Ask your druggist for MERCIREX tmercy-
rex. Its SIX active insredients often quickly
relieve burning Smarting of externally
caused Pimples, Eczema, 1mpetigo, Acne. 1t
is hesh-tinted smells good, is easy to use,
soothes snd cools the skin. Helps remove
crusts. scabs scales-helps prevent local
infection. million lars used Must re-
neve or money refunded. 3bc jar; or
Economy Size @ times as much. 6nc
Evening star., 1941-03-31
U. S. Red Cross Worker
Wounded in AIbuniu

By the Associated Press.
ATHENS, March 30.-Rodney
Young. Princeton graduate and