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Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-13
Stimson. Hull Pan
Neutrality Act
Cabinet Officials Urge Aiming Of US.
Cargo Ships to Regain Se|f-Respec+
On Oceans; Germans Gale d Pirates

WASHINGTON. Oct Is. (UP)-Secretaly Of War Hen
ry l. Stmson today urged immediate repeal of the humil
iang provision of the neutrality law banning the armng
of American merchantmen in order to re-establsh the
nations 'Self respect the ocean,
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-13
Stockholm SoVs
BEFUnit Landed
In Northern Port
Report Comedies with German Attempt
To Sidestep S+iffenins Red Resistance,
Complete EncircIement Of Moscow
. By UNITED PRESS :

Arrival of a British expeditonary force in the Soviet
Union reported from Stockholm without confirmation
Monday Adolf Hitlers armies attempted vast encr
clement sweep around reinforced Soviet defense
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-13

An even two dozen y0ut
at Ell Centre Monday night
will be inducted into the arm
Brawley selective service
nish 50 men for the current
but the number probably will dwin-
die to about As before the induction
date, it was announced.
Several reasons we're given 70.
the anticipated shortage, including
appeals by the draftees and failure
of some men to pass the physical
examination.
Meantime, headquarters of the
army ninth corps area at San Fran
cisco announced Monday that quo
tas for the area in the November
3-18 call will total 6533 men. of
which California is expected to fur
niSh 48O0.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-13
The Goose Hangs High

It's a fact. A great big goose
dangled Imply from the telephone
wires near Camp Seeley Monday, a
victim of the storm or a suicide
RR suggested roast goose stuffed
with giblet stuffing and reminded
the soldiers never to look a gift
horse in the mouth. j.. especially if
the horse isn't hanging around.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-13
TEMPERATURES

Maximum Sun. II. minimum
Mon. Sc. pm. Sun. II, humidi'
80. 5 am. Mon. 20, humidity 81.
Noon Monday 80, humidity "a.
LOS ANGELES HAY
u. S. No. S20.21; Z. S. No. 2,
leafy I. V. $500; U. S. No. 2 $3.50
1880. Mpls Dec. flax S1.86.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-13
Be Prepared

Be Prepared
How come Homer jenkins. {,
scolltmaster, went on hike in q
car? Especially since the scouts N
troop II hiked.
How come Homer jenkins.
scoutmaster, drove his car into
mud hole during the rain Sundav2
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Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-13
Practically Imperfect

TTIVtICdTIV 11HPtTItVI-
Traffic in San Diego amt what
it used to be 5,lt Mrs. bill Mitchell
thought she was doing very Well as
driver in downtown San Diego in
spite of what defense has done to
the place.
Suddenly a siren shrieked. Mrs.
Mitchell recognized it and stopped.
She looked at the officer in sur
prise.
What have l been doing, Off
cer?" she inquired politely. The Of
ficer pulled out pencil and began
to scribble madly on a ticket. He
said:
Lady, you've been doing every
thing"
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-13
y AMBL|NG
IL EPORTER

Pure TeXanese-
This is a mean trick to play on
John Adkins but it is too good to
keep. Secret Agent X-z dug it up.
When Adkins arrived in Cali
fornia from Texas he tried to get
work in the Oil fields.
Are you experienced?" the boss
asked.
Shore am Adkins said conf
IDENTIFY.
Ok" said the boss. Go pack
those two pumps.
Adkins looked over the pumps. He
hefted the small one and looked It
the big one hopelessly. He couldn /
lift it He went back to the boss,
He saiG
Il might pack the smallest one
a piece but I don't believe there's
a man living can pack the biggest
one
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-13
Blasts
Peril
Defense
Saboteurs Sought
In Two Major US.
Arms Disasters
BY UNITED PRESS

Explosion, fire and death
Monday struck blows at Am
arican defense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
LIGHT VOTE IN
 FOUR BIG CITIES

Hartford, Conn, Nov. 4.-(UP)- A light vote was reported generally today as voters in Connecticut's 6 four largest cities ballotted for may ors, councilmen and other minor city officials.
 Reports from Hartford, New Ha- ven, Waterbury and Bridgeport inc dicated one of the iightest votes on record. Party workers, however, were scurrying about under instructions from their leaders to poll as many voters as possible.
 Democrats were confident of re. taining Hartford. New Haven and Waterbury, but tho reelection of Socialist Mayor Jasper McIevy for 8 fifth term at Bridgeport was ccf- ceded on all sides.
 Mayor Thomas J. spellacy was bee lieved assured of Q fourth term at Hartford; Mayor John W. Murphy appeared likely to win 6 sixth term at New Haven; and Mayor Vincent J. Scully probably will be reelected to 6 second term at Waterbury.
 The general apathy was ascribed to the international situation, and the resultant boom" in the four cities, all of which are heavy Tnanu- facturing centers.
 The so-calied "srnali town elec- tons" in other parts of the state were held a month ago, with Republicans picking up three og four towns.
 An sides agreed today,s elections were purely local. affairs and that state or national trends could not bs determined iy tho votas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
SEN. MALONEY
 SOBERS DEBATE
Joins Opponents Against U. s. Entering Belliger.
 ent Ports At Moment
By JOHN R. BEAL

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Washington, Nov. 4.-(UP)-The name of Sen. Francis T. Maloney, D., Conn, was added today to those Senators opposing the administra- tons proposal to authorize Amer ican ships to enter belllgerent ports.
 The n-interyentionist, bloc ex. pected another recruit during the day in Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge, R., Mass, who is scheduled to make a floor speech.
 Administration strategists, how. ever, still counted about 53 votes for the bill to a possible 43 against It, If all Senators vote. The oppoSi- ton claimed that enough are still undecided to make defeat of the measure possible.
 Leaders said that with several Senators on the sick list and others out of town, the outlook for the final vote was about 50 to 3e.
 Maloney's announcement was made under dramatic circumstances. He appeared to have been virtually taunted into 1t by Chairman Tom Connaly, D, Tex, of the Senate foreign relations committee.
 Connally had kept the galleries in
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
Early Morning Polling Was Slow = But Things
 Stirred Up Later DEMOCRATS HAVE NOT
 LOST CONFIDENCE
  Both Nominees For Mayor Were On Hand Early To Tour Voting Places
BY RAYMOND ,. FITZPATRICK

BY RAYMOND }. FITZPATRICK
 A heavier vote than had been predicted was indicated by the morning and early afternoon turnout as Water bury electors flocked to the polls to decide in whose hands the city government shall be for the two years after Jan- uary l. At l p. m. a total of 16,061 votes had been cast, representing a small increase over the 15,754 recorded at the same hour two years ago but marking a big decline from the i940 presidential and state election. Democratic hopes of a big plur- aiity scored as the humber of votzs increased. It has been agreed by most observers that the Democrats will gain by a heavy vote.
 A great deal of ticket-splittine was reported in most districts, some precincts reporting that at least 20 per cent of the voters were "cut- ting" for or against certain candi- dates. The principal gathers by such cuts, it appeared, would be James P. McGrath, Republican candidate for tax collector.
 Patrick M. Perrielio, the Republi- can candidate for mayor, was on hand before o'clock and began a tour Of the voting places as soon as the polls were opened. Meyor Scully was likewise on hand early as was the Independent Democratic ean~ didate, Frank J. Wall.
 0fiiciaIs Surprised
 The early turnout of voters sur. prised most election officials. At ! a. m, an hour after the polls opened there had been 3,340 votes cast. The figure at 8. m. was 6,646: at o'clock 1t was SOD3: at 10 is was o,9e3 and at fl 1t was i2,038. The total vote cast up to i2 noon was i4,23i.
 Tn almost every district, election workers commented on the large number of "cuts" being made. Most of them were being made for Mir. McGrath, 1t appeared, though Mayer Scuily, Henry Barry, Republican candidate for city sheriff, and City Treasurer Serge Belanger were also gaining.
 Supporters of MT. Mcdrath were claiming that if Mayor Scully's plu- rality should be cut down their man would win. The same claim was being made, but less confidently, for Mir. Barry.
 There was no question but that the bulk Of the Italian vote was go- ing to ex-Mayor Patrick M. Perricilo. 4 big question, however, was whether regular Republicans would stay in line for 6 candidate whom their party refused to nominate two years ago.
 Republicans Pleased
 Republicans took heart when they noted that the vote in the second and third wards was higher than
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
.97 Officers, Men Lost
 Aboard Reuben James
Thursday Nght-BOdies Of Two Sailors Have Been Recovered
BY RICHARD c. HOTTELET United Press Stan COrespOndent) ]

Washington, Nov. { - (U.P) - Ninety-seven officers and men of the navy lost their lives when the Destroyer Reuben James was tor- pedoed by a German submarine last Thursday night, the Navy Depart ment indicated today.
 Of this total, two sailors are posi- lively dead-their bodies have been recovered. The other 05-including all seven officers of the first Amer ican war vessel lost in this war are missing and the Navy said 1t held little hope" for them,
 It was the navy's third casualty list of this war. The second had been issued only few hours be- fore, an announcement that a na- val patrol bomber had crashed somewhere lin the Atlantic ocean area" killing its Il man crew and an army officer who was a passenger. The first casualty list had been the names of the l2 killed when a Ger man torpedo struck the destroyer Kearney october 1T.
 If the indicated Reuben James casualty total-97 dead-remains the final one, 1t will be the largest American naval casualties resulting from the loss of 6 single ship since the battleship Maine blew up in Havana harbor February IS, 1898 killing 200 men.
 Names Secret For Time
 The Navy did not publish the names of the 8S missing enlisted men. It had puhlished tiaa naraAS of the seven officers last F17day. Sue 1t did publish the names of the known dead-W. W. Merrell, Ard more, Ten, fireman list class, whose body was recovered from the sea, and D. R. Olnstead, Clean, N. F., fireman second class, who was res- cued but died Sunday of his in- juries-and of the A rescued. Eight of these weer injured.
 Telegrafns were sent to the next
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
BRITAIN TO MAKE
 WAR ON FINLAND
May Use Fleet To Blast Open North Route For
 Russian Supplies

London. Nov. 1 (U.P) - 4 British declaration of war against Finland - now considered virtually certain - may presage use of British forces, particularly sea forces. to blast open Q new northern supply route to Russia, 1t was said today,
 British naval and possibly air forces. British quarters said, may be employed to push back German Finnish lines in the Murnansk re. zion sufficiently to enable the use of this all-weather port for entry of Anglo American supplies to Russia.
 There was no official confirmation of this prospect and none was OK. pected in advance of a formal Brit ish declaration against Finland. That declaration. responsible quar- ters said, has become virtual cer- tainty. Declarations of war against Rumania and Hungary are expected simultaneously Whether this will
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
ELECTION IN NEW
 YORK VERY WARM
LaGuardia By 100000,
 O'Dwyer By 2S7,OOO , Are Claims Made

New York, Nov. 4-(Up) More than 2,200,000 voters decide today whether to re.elect Mayor Florello H. LaGuardia for 6 third term or supplant him with William O.. Dwyer, the Murder, Inc, prosecu- tor, in an emotional" election which had burst party barrier here as never before.
 LaGuardia was generally favored.
 William H. Chadburne, hls cam. paign manager, said he would win by q plurality of 100000 votes. Charles E. Murphy, O'Dwyer's cam paign manager, predicted O'DWyef would poll plurality of 267.0O0 votes.
 President Roosevelt, the highest Democrat, and Wendell L. Willkie, nominal head of the Republican party, endorsed I4aGuagdia, who is running the Republican ticket, and also Is candidate of the American Labor, City Fusion and United City parties. Thomas E. Dewey, Republi- can District Attorney of New York County (Manhattanl and, like o. Dwyer, a "rackets-buster," had cam paigned for him.
 Back O'Dwyer
 Gov. Herbert II. Lehman, a DeIn- ocrat, whom LaGuardia supported for reelection in i940: James A. Farley, former Postmaster General and Democratic National Chairman, and Edward J. Flynn, present Dem-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04

The Russians also would be en- abled to use Murinansk harbor's ice- free facilities to bring in war sup- plise from Britain and the United States and the ellclrcleSnefat Of Letl- inggad would be ended.
 From tho political standpoint, 1t was said, the results would he equal iy widespread since it would couil- ter the German propaganda theme Of 9 crusade by Germany and her Allies to save Europe from oom- muillsrl.
 The .Nazi spokesman. said the Reich had been compelled" to watch with Q bleeding heart" during the Finnish Russian winter war hecause her preoccupatlon aa the west pre-. vented her from going to Einland's MAd.
 Kinland % aaldy is noWA wstla
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
''Washington Call Officials

Berlin, Nov. 4--(UP)--A Nazi spokesman today characterized the American suggestion that Finland make peace with Russia as 'an ar~ rogant demand by the Washington Ghetto gangsters."
 The Nazi spokesman asserted that "this is a piece Of Jewish shameless ness that could hardly be exceeded"
 ''Europe's answer" he continued, Twill Dc that it refuses to let the Washington Ghetto interfere in Eu- rope and defame, bespoil and iilGult it according to its own filthy, inl- moral standards"
 It was pointed out that, If Fin land made peace with Russia, Soviet forces facing Finnish troops from the Arctic boa % the GsalE oE Elln~ land would be 1ree 9cs tgaEsfeg to cllaeK 3rontsl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
Ghetto Gangsters" Nazis Trying To Quit Finnland

the aid of German arms, wiping out and removing for all time the dan- ger to its frontiers, It's territory and its people"
 Commenting on the Finnish 0s- ficial news agency's statement re- garding the Aineyican suggestion, the spokesman said: 3 Tt Is refreshing and encouraging to read this courageous answer from q tiny pcople of 3,500,OOO to the ar- rogant demand from country of OO,000 with 6 gangster ct It's Sead," The spokesman said he was confident the answer of the Finnish government would be @a fitting 'oSe.w
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
RETALIATIONON
 FINNS, NAzIS
Finland's Friendly ReIa. tiOns May End - Nazis
 Must Pay $2,o67,Oo2
BY JOHN 4. REICHMANN United Press Staff COETespondentl


 United Press Staff COErespondentl
 Washington, November {. = (UP) = Diplomats today anticipated an early cooling of the traditionally friendly relations between the United States and Finland and, possibly, further retaliatory action against Germany for It's refusal to acknowledge this countIy's claim for damages sustained in the sink ing of the American merchantmen Robin Moor.
 Speculation was inspired by two announcements of the State Depart ment:
 l. Secretary of State Cordell Hull in a statement summarizing the United States attitude toward Fln- land. made clear that, unless Fin. land makes peace with the Soviet Union, she will lose American friend ship.
 9, The department made public an exchange of notes with Hans Thomson, German charge de-af- faires, in which Germany declined even to answer Q note asking $2,06T.- 092 for damages sustained by Amer leans in the Robin Moor sinking, May 2i.
 Senators Aroused
 Hull's statement aroused non- interventionist senators. senator Bennett 0. Clark, Democrat, Mis- siourl, described his warning to Fin- land perfectly disgraceful th!ngn and added that "the people who are now making bundles for Britain are those that made bundles for Fin. land" during the 1889 Finnish Soviet war.
 Senator Gerald P. Nye, Republl- can, North Dakota, said 1t was "a terrible reflection on our diplomacy and American thinking"
 Hull's statement on Finland, made in response to queries at his daily press conference, amounted practice ally to aii ultimatum that Finland
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
GERMANS ARE PUSHING HARD FOR CAUCASUS Only 25 Miles From Bomb. Battered Naval Base
 Of SevastOpOl JAPAN BEGINS TO
 SHOW TEETH AGAIN Axis Advance Underway In Ukraine = Fighting
 Going On There
BY JOE ALEX MORRIS United Press Foreign News EdltOr)

W - @E&~@A%
 United Press Foreign News EdltOr)
 Adolf Hitler's armed forces were reported airming a great new offensive toward the Caucasus route for American supplies to Russia today and la the Far East there were mounting signs of an early Japanese thrust against the Burma Road supply line to China.
 The Germans claimed q sweep by Panzer and Dive- Bomber forces over Che Crimea Peninsula with the capture of Feodostya, an advance to within perhaps 2S miles of tho bomb b~battered naval base of Seyas- topol and within co miles of the Kerchenskl Straits cn q short cut to the Caucasus oil fields. Russian sources estimated the Axis snt- sefed 00,O0O casualties in the CEi- mea fighting.
 But at the same time, reports via both Berlin and London said that a new Axis advance was getting underway in the Ukraine ili an ap- parent attempt to close . pincers on Rostov, seize the oil pipe line essential to Russian mechanical forces and cut the main communica- tions routes to Iran.
 Fight Reports Delayed
 Reports of the Ukraine fighting, reiayed by Berlin and by London and Moscow broadcasts, were meager but indicated that the Ger mans were putting increasing pres-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
Election Returns Over WATR

For the final results of today's city election fur. nished by the Waterbury Democrat tune ln Station WATR at o'clock this evening, when complete resume of the election will be given by the Democrats political reporter, Raymond J. Fitzpatrick, prior tO district by district tabuatlon Immediately following the closing of the polls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Nov 4--(UP)-~Qov. ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Nov, l. eempaged with 6 year ago: .455.t4 g3,7Og,3ii, ,452.i6
 Defense Spending s4.S59, 9,f95, ,2S0.S3 SsE,toe. .aee.7a s2,4iS, ,57s, ,s9t.es si,saE, sos. .iee.ss
 Net Deficit
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04

Furnaces cleaned and repaired hy experts. Chimneys cleaned. WmteE-
 huzg Maaaang ue. Rhene ase~AAvs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04

Newspapermen throughout town girded themselves f0r She expect cd furry of activity tonight. Rays nsond ,. Fitzpatrick. The Demo- crat's ubiquitous political reporter, will shout the results of the eiec- tons over a microphone at station
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04

Baldwin street headquarters of the Independent Democrats huzn- med with activity despite the ceF- tainty that candidates will be suc- cessful in their quests for city posts. Hike ail other arenas of poe Mtacal action today, the rear of g barber shop, chosen by the Inde- pendents as headquarters for the board of strategy, plctoFialIy dis. played confidence in the outcome of the voting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04

Betting on the outcome Of the election was definitely down Co a minimum. Persons with loose cash were reluctant to place wageFy against the incumbent candidate, and the only activity in that res- peCt was betting upon the size Of the mayors plurality.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04

Liquor establishments remained clOsed teddy throughout the city due to the city elections, and will not open until tomorrow. When tho polls close at 6 ?. m. tonight the liquor establishments must stay closed and this applies to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
Election Sidelights

While the streets of Waterbury retained their customary appear ance today, beneath the exterior citizens seethed with the excit- ment of election day. Activity around the clty's 5@ voting places, testified to the interest of the local population in the Opportu- nity Co exercise their franchise IS free citizens, able to cast q vote in the choice of men to lead them.
 Liquor stores, needing 8 iaation- al and state ruling which forbids the sale of alcoholic beverages on election day, remained closed. The superior and common pleas courts shut their doors to legal business, and will not resume sessions uHa. tIl tomorrow. Offices of the clerks of both courts, however, remained open.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04

For the moment the progress of the war was eclipsed in cons versations around town, as inter- est in the local election reached It's peak. Sound trucks toured the city, and posters adorned many private cars in . Iast-minute at- tempt tO sway the electorate OEe way or the other.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04

package stores, clubs, griiIs, res- taurants and others who have per- naits to sell liquor, Supt. of Police William J. Roach announced to- day.
 Hotels, club and restaurants may remain opened today and tonight but only food may be served as any liquOr cannot be served to patrons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04

Traffic in the city remained about as usual, with the sLgnIfi- cant difference that automobiles crulsed through the streets blax- ingIy capaFisOned in signs prO- claiming their political affiliations. Homes also announced their choice of candidates, by placing prominently placards and posters with the images of their favOrite sons (and daughters) on display.
 Mayor Vincent 4. sculIy was among the earliest to exercise his voting prefogatlve. The mayer pulled the @ lever In District 3-7, then proceeded Co the city hall to take up routine duties. Business as usual, iS the days adopted slogan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04

The headquarters of all three parties reported that several per- sons were calling up every hour to learn how much the total vote was from time to time. General indications were that the vote would be somewhat heavier than had been predicted in the week preceding elections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
he Wufhey

Cloudy, Mild Tonight.
 Colder, Cloudy Wed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04

Supt. Roach announced that he had stationed extra patrOlmen throughout the g districts in order to see that the casting of ballots may continue without any disturbance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04

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The Nome nugget., 1941-11-21

ned, massing strength for five months before unleasing the as- sault.
 The new offensive is command ed on land by Lieut.. Gen. Sir Alan Gordon Cunningham, who crushed the Italian East African empire; and on the sea by his bro ther, Admiral Sir Andrew Browne Cunningham.
 Hitler's headquarters, depre- eating the surprise element. as serted that German and Italian counter attacks had thrown back the strong British forces with heavy losses west of S'di Omar. Mussolini's high command said British motorized armored forces opened the attack on nine fronts in the Marmarica Desert, but counter attacks destroyed part of the enemy tanks by the end of the day while others withdraw ''