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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
Mediterranean Fleet to Be Attacked; Assault on
 Great Gibraltar SPAIN CONSENTS TO
 PASSAGE OF TROOPS Britain Has Something to Say Herself About Fight. .
 ing Off Germans z
BY FREDERICK KUH

United Press Staff Correspondenty
 London, April 25. - (UP) - Adolf Hitler's plans for grand scale action against the British Empire include an attack on the Mediterranean fleet from new Balkan air bases, a drive against Gibral- tar, and the dispatch of land forces to French Syria, Tu- nisia and Algeria, foreign diplomats reported today.
 A usually trustworthy diplomatic source asserted that Hitler had finally obtained the consent of the Spanish government for the passage of several German divisions through Spain to Gibraltar and possibly also to Spanish Morocco.
 The informant expressed the be- lief, on the basis of his infornatioils that the German troops would move within the next few weeks at most and possibly with the next few days.
 British official quaters were said to have received no information tQ substantiate this report.
 The informant is especially we'll informed and, as diplomats gos truthful. His idea was that Generals issiino Francisco Franco had con. sented with reluctance to the Gers man march.
 Franco Had Promised
 Another embassy received re. port, sent from Madrid before the one regarding e march on Gibraltar, that as long ago as last June Franco had promised Hitler that Spain would enter the war If Germany and Italy took the Suez Canal. Accord- ing to this report Ramon Serrano Suner, the Spanish foreign minister, was telling Franco that British rule of the Mediterranean had ended. But the diplomat who sent the re- port from Madrid appended his own view that even a small British success would prolong Spain's inde- cision.
 Some military and naval experts ilGEG eHplGsSeQ bcAAVA uiaV AA AAANSe marched into Spain he would try to isolate Gibraltar end make the straits untenable rather than attack the Rock" direct.
 There seemed 0 feeling that be- fore any move against Gibraltar there would come a big attack by German planes on the British east ern Mediterranean fleet, and it's Alexandria base, from new bases in Greece. Such an attack might be synchronized with new pressure against Egypt from Libya.
 From Ian, report came to c responsible non- British quarter that Hitler intended both to attack the British fleet and to move against French Syria as soon as the Balkan campaign ended.
 This report was attributed to Ger. man authorities at Tehran, who were said to have disclosed them by indiscretion-an indiscretion which, 1t was admitted, might have been . calculated one.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
ROOSEVELT |S
 SUPPORTING
 SEA PATROLS That Is How President Calls Them; Backs His
 Cabinet Ministers PATROLS, CONvOYS
 TOTALLY DIFFERENT Greenland May Not Be Oc- cupied By Nazis; So U. s.
 COunteracts It
BY JOHN A. REICHMANN United Press Staff Correspondent)

Dx JOfAN As NEANAANAAANN United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Washington, April 25. - (UP) = President Roosevelt said today that the United States is taking action to counteract Axis forces which may be in Greenland and in- dicated that an extended naval patrol system - to all the seven seas if necessary - will be employed to make good our promise to get war supplies to Britain.
 These two-fold objectives were disclosed at a press conference af- ter ttyo of his ranking cabinet aides, Secretary of State Cordell Hull and Secretary of Navy Frank Knox de- liver0d vigorous speeches saying that "this is our fight" and that American war supplies must get through to Britain. The President flatly denied that the government had any idea Of in- stituting conveys.
 Taking No Chances
 MT. Roosevelt said he did not know definitely whether Axis forces were in Greenland but that they may be and this nation is taking steps to counteract that situation. His remark recalled that at the time of the U. S.-Greenland de- fense pact, the State Department disclosed that German weather parties had once been discovered on the vast ice-capped island and were cleared out"
 The President did not reveal what action is being taken about Green land, where the new pact gave this country the right to set up bases
 The German embassy, told of Mr. Roosevelt's allusion to the possible
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25

Wareham, Mass, April 25.-(UP) Three young soldiers were killed and two others were injured per- haps ftally today when the driver apparently oozed at the wheel and their auto crashed into Q tree and was demolished.
 The dead, all members of the 54th medical battalion who were return ing to Camp Edwards from a fur lough. were:
 Pvt. Everett R. Hosman. 19. of 2l6 South Common street. Lynn.
 Pvt. Francis J. OLeary. a, of i26 Brown street. Roslindale.
 Pvt. Lawrence Joseph, is. of 2Os Salem street. Maiden.
 Reported in critical condition ct Tobey hospital were Pvt. John J. Delaney, 24. of 53 Lombard street, Newton, and Pvt. Joseph Savage. 22, of o2 Creator road, West Rozbury'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
TOTAL BRITISH
 IN GREECE SO,OOO
Turkey Claims Most of Them Already Evacuated
 to Crete or Egypt

Hstanbul, Turkey, April 25-(UP)- Usually reliable sources estimated today that the total of the British expeditionary force in Greece had not exceeded 80,000 and that most of its members had already been evacuated to Crete or Egypt.
 (There had been other reports that the expeditionary force totaled not more than 50,000 to 60,000, as against original reports of a force running into the hundreds of thou- sands).
 German informants reported that German forces had been landed in the islands of Thasos, east of Sa. lonika, and in Sjyros, of the south east Greek coast. They said that German troops had consolidated po- sitlons in Samothrace and Lemnos
 Extensive preparations are being made for the return here of Baron Franz von Papen, German ambas- sador, from a visit home. About 4t persons have arrived here from Con. days to strengthen the personnel oi Stanza, Rumania, within the last lt the German embassy and consulate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
ROOSEVELT NOTE
 IS MADE PUBLIC
Text of Message Sent to England By Willkie Has
 Been Revealed
BY NED RUSSELL . Ap HNnvraaavans

United Press Staif C0rreSpOhaeht,
 London, April 25-(UP) - Great Britain hailed with enthusiasm to- day the speeches of Secretary oi State Cordell Hull and Secretary oi the Navy Frank Knox pledging that the United States would not only aid Britain but see that the aid go' to 1t. II.
 Tt is a clear rebuff to the Axis and obvious encouragement to us, an authoritative informant said ot Hulls speech, which Britons ,regard. ed as even stronger than that oi Knox.
 Even above the question of the possibility of conveys for American roods, there was the plain implica- lion to Britons that their reverses in the Balkans due to their aid to Greece, had caused Americans to enyisage greater support of Britain in its fight, instead of frightening them into greater caution as Ger man and Italy had hoped.
 Both speeches indicate that the limited states is reacting entirely onposite to the way in which the Axis had hoped and expected it would react," it was said authorita- lively.
 Too Late For Papers
 All the newspapers had put their final editions to press when the speeches reached London. Knox's came first, and most papers broke
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
Three Young Soldiers Met Death In Auto Accident

members of the same battalion.
 Police Chief Chester A. Churchill believed the accident occurred when Hosman dozed at the wheel. The car veered to the left of the road and struck an elm tree.
 The accident occurred on route 128, near Elm street.
 OLeary and Joseph were killed instantly and Hosman was dead on arrival att he hospital. The auto was demolished. The engine was torn from the car and hurled across the highway.
 The top of Delaney's scalp was nearly sheared off and he suffered 6 fractured spine and fractured left leg. Both of Savage's legs were broken and he sustained . scalp cut. and multiple cuts and bruises on tho body. Both men were suf- ferlng from shock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
Spearhead Of German
 Army Close To Athens
Three-Day Fight Has Overcome British Rearguard; Germany Admits Loss of Two Submarines;
 Hero Commander Is Captured
By JOSEPH W. GREGG, JR. United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Stan C0rreSp0ndent)
 Berlin, April 25-(UP)-The spear head of the German army of the southeast was reported nearing Athens today after three-day fight had overcome British rearguards ct Thermopylae pass, 30 miles north of the Greek capital.
 The British rearguard was re- ported, by the Nazi to be fighting hard to delay the Germans as long as possible to cover the evacuation of the British expeditionary corps from southern Greek ports.
 German high command cof1a- muniques claimed that nearly 200,- 900 tons of shipping has been sunk in the last few days of destructive attacks by the Luftwaffe on Greek ports and ships moving in waters close to the Greek coast.
 The German high command also claimed that the fight at Ther- mopylae had been ended by g flank ing maneuver, similar to that by which Xerxes and his Persians, de- feated Leonidas and the Spar tans.
 After taking Thermopylae by en- circlement, Nazis said the German spearhead was moving speedily down the coastal highway toward Athens. There was no official report on the exact location of the German ad- vance forces and no confirmation of persistent rumors that the Germans were almost at the gates of the Greek capital.
 German sources said that the Aus tralian troops who had defended Thermopylae were taken from the rear.
 Picked Mountain Troops
 Picked mountain troop captured
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
British Empire Will Face Grand Scale Nazi Attacks
United States Cannot Allow Its Supplies To Be Sunk In Atlantic
15O Percent Lunatics Think
 Germany Will Attack U. s

April 25-UP)-Authozed German quarters comment the Secretary of state Corde Hull and Secretary ony l50 cent lunatc really intends attack the United State
 The speeches described merely repetition of all old attempts to mlsrepresent Germanys intentions"
 here small clique people in the United States ped by Hull Knox snon Dorothy Thompson and Donovan we'll Germany authorized quarters said
 we believe that they the opinion of part if they claim to do
 aggressive attitude people towards Germany like that of the the old wild west films who santy ducng behind tables and threatening everybody with If the which Hull really exist a all then they largely responsible for conjuring them up"
 Authorized quarters said Hull and Knox speeches prob from the of having the United States public why the assistance promised to Jugosava failed 100 per cent"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
INFANT BOY DIES
 IN FIRE AT HOME
.Rob't Kennedy, IS Months Old, Perished When North
 Main St. Block Burned

Robert Kennedy, 1s-months old son. of MT. and Mrs. John Ken nedy, died in his home on the third floor of 42i North Main street last evening when an oil stove exploded in the room In which he was sleep- ing. Two other children, Thomas twin of the youth who lost his life and Patrick. Swear old were also burned. They were taken to St Mary's hospital. Thomas was re- ported to be doing good" at the hospital while Patrick was treated last night and discharged.
 Mrs. John Kennedy was lighting an oil stove in the bedroom when the overflowing oil exploded and flared up, scorching her face. She screamed and snatched one of the youngsters from bed and ran tc the rear of the house, which con- meets l4 Bishop street.
 James Hanley of IA Bishop street attracted by the frantic woman's cries, ran to to the burning apart ment and rescued one of the chil- dren, Patrick.
 Dr. Harold F. Merrill, assistant medical examiner, reported that the baby, Robert, died of suffocatior before the crib was consumed by the flames. It was presumed that the explosion which occurred, belched out dense smoke and flames.
 The flames swept with such swift
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
JUDGE MILES E.
 M'NlFF IS NAMED
Nomination Is Confirmed By Both Chambers, After
 House Is Confused |.
By RAYMOND J. FITZPATRTCK iDemocrat Legislative Rep0rter)

State Capitol, Hartford, April 25- Confusion reigned throughout the Capitol today over the nomination of Judge Miles F. McNiff to the Waterbury Court of Common Pleas, but eventually both houses con- firmed 1t. The nomination was sent in earlier this week by Lieutenant governor Odell Shepard on the au- thorization of Gov. Robert A. Hurley who was in Washington, D. O., at the time.
 This morning scrutiny of the Sen- ate and House calendars sho wed that the nomination was starred for action in the Senate, but not In the House. Inasmuch as Judge Mo- Mfrs term expired at midnight last night the court at the moment is operating with only one judge and will continue to so operate until the necessary legislative confirmation Is completed.
 Senators Edward P. Egan and Michael v. Blansf1eld of Waterbury both called to the attention ot House Clerk Robert H. Powell the omission, but he said that nothing could be done about 1t and that the nomination would not be able to be taken care of today.
 Senate Clerk John Fitzpatrick,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
Secretaries Hull of State Dept, Knox of Navy
 Make Statements
BY JOHN A. REICHMANN limited Press Staff Correspondent

 United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Washington, April 25.-(UP)-The vigorously frank statements Of Sec- retary of State Hull and Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox that "This Is our fight" appeared today to con- firm indications that the United States soon would extend its naval activities in the Atlantic to insure delivery of war supplies to Great Britain.
 Neither cabinet member directly mentioned conveys or the more fa- yored alternatives, "short-of-corl- voys." But both, in speeches last night, used this theme: we've got to deliver the goods" to Britain. They implied that force would be used to do so, If force was rleces' yary. :,
 Knox said:-"We have committed ourselves We cannot allow our goods to. be sunk in the Atlantic"
 Hull said:--"Aid must be supplied without hesitation to Great Britain and other countries that are resist ing the sweep of general confagra- ton. This policy means, in practical application, that such aid must reach its destination in the short- est of time and in maximum quan- tity. so-ways must be found to do this"
 Prelude to More
 Some members of Congress be- lieyed the Knox-Hull speeches were & prelude to 6 more comprehensive talk President Roosevelt will make on the subject soon. Neither Hull nor Knox specified how they would prevent American cargoes being tor- pedoedJ or bombed. But congress- men felt that now the subject has been opened by two of the Presi- dents highest ranking lieutenants, MT. Roosevelt might outline the ways and means he has in mind.
 The speeches appeared to mark the opening of an official campaign to enlighten the public on the gray. ity of the international situation MT. Roosevelt said Tuesday that he did not believe the public was fully aware of the danger to the United States.
 They were s:so believed intended to encourage the British public.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
BRITISH BEAT OFF
 ATTACK OF AXIS
Besieged Tobruk Garrison Has Resisted All Efforts
 to Dust Them

Cairo, April 25 -(UP)- Another strong Aixs attack on besieged Brit ish forces at the Libyan port of To- bruk was repulsed Thursday with heavy enemy losses and capture of i27 officers and men, including Ger mans, British general headquarters said today.
 Among the prisoners were two off, cers, the communique said. The British have turned back repeated German Italian attacks with tanks and infantry on Tobruk, and Aus tralian soldiers have thrust out from the besieged city on several occa- sions to attack enemy lines.
 Tn Ethiopia, the communique said, more than 800 Italians were taken prisoner as the British forces main- tanied steady pressure against the enemy, especially in the Dessye sec- tor where the Fascists have been fighting back stubbornly.
 'In Libya," the communique said "the enemy yesterday made a fur ther attack against the outer de. lenses of Tobruk. e
 This attack was repulsed with heavy losses to the enemy, who Jeff In our hands two officers and 12t men of other ranks, of which number were Germans.
 a. Patrols Active the Sollum tEgypD area, oul patrols again were active. In Ethi' opia, in the Dessye sector, our for ward move again continued. In op' eratlons yesterday the enemy slis' tained heavy casualties and mort than TOO prisoners so far have beer counted.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
Impounded Records Of City May Be Guarded
Custodian for Those Records, Now Held in Hartford May Be Appointed By Judge Wynne of
 Superior Court

A custodian for the impounded city records, now held at Hartford may be appointed by Superior Court Judge Kenenth Wynne within the next day or two, 1t was revealed this morning when Special States Pros- ecutor Hugh M. Alcorn, ST. of Hart ford appeared in court and asked for advice in the matter.
 Alcorn said that the internal rev. enue department of the federal gov ernment holds liens against certain properties of former city officials and therefore was interested in ex- amining the records. At the same time, the City of Waterbury wishes to inspect the records, and he (Al- corn) thought 1t might be advisable to make a motion asking for the appointment of Q custodian 50 that both interested parties might have access to the records.
 It is expected that the court will interpret the statement made by AL corn as that of @ motion and, &C., cording to Corporation Counsel J Gregory Lynch, who also appeared in court Judge Wynne may act on the request within the next few days.
 May Get Access
 If this is done, Lynch indicated the city will probably have access to the records within the next few days and civil action against former city officials will be filed shortly there- after.
 The appearance of Alcorn in court this morning came as a complete surprise to everyone. For the past two weeks statements and rumors have been circulated to the effect that progress was being made by city ofiicials with federal agents and others to examine the records. Only as late as yesterday, MT. Lynch stated that conferences with of1icials at Hartford were progressing very satisfactorily, and he expressed the belief that action would ressllt with in two or three more weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25

Bridgeport, Conn. April 25-(UP) -Congressman Leroy D. Downs, D. Norwalk, said last night "there should be a distinct action against the Communists and others trying to break down our defense efforts.
 Rep. Downs said mediation and not legislation" should be used tc clear up strikes in defense indus tries.
 He spoke at . meeting of Fair field County postmaSters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
Waterbury May Have To Print City
 Charter Bill Before Any Action
House Spikes Chances of Measure Being Passed
 During This Week
BY RAYMOND J. FITZPATRICK Democrat Legislative Reporter)

State Capitol, Hartford, April 25. The House today spiked all chances of the Waterbury charter revision bill being passed this week. And there is likelihood right now that the House will demand that the city pay for the cost of printing the en- tire bill before action will be taken.
 Such action broke with startling suddenness this morning as the bill, which successfully passed through the Senate yesterday afternoon un- der suspension of the rules, came up for similar action in the House this forenoon. Immediate objection to such passage was voiced by Rep. Edward s. Birge of Stratford, chair man of the House Cities and Bor- oughs Committee.
 Senators Edward P. Egan and Mi- chael V. Blansheld of Waterbury both immediately went into confer- ence with Rep. Birge, but failed to change his views on the matter, the Stratford legislator claiming that there were too many bills being rushed through the Legislature at this session without being printed 50 that members might have Q chance to see actually what they were vot-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
WAR IN EUROPE A YEAR AGO,
 APRIL 25 ,1940
By United Press)

(By United Press)
 Rattle Cor Narvik still in prog. ress with Canadian troops and French "blue devils" forming Allied spearhead.
 Tide of battle shifted rom Oslo region toward Trcndheim. Sweden announced recruiting to build up army and Co protect Inc civil population against any enemy,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, April 25-(UP)-@ Government expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through April 23, compared with a year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year S9,809,310,606.22 s7,792,03S,711.0e
 Receipts
 $5,665,e14,6s0.34 $4,669, ,06o,98s.10
 Gross Deficit
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-08
Shopping Mood Inspired
By Cay and Sunny Day

EVERY ONE. yesterday,
seemed in the mood for shop
ping, the bright Spring sunshine
turning women's thoughts to
smart new toys.
Many of the shoppers stopped
in at the Women's City Club
for luncheon.
Mrs. Orison White, chairman,
who met with her committee 10
plan a children'S fashion show
lat the club decided that, after
luncheon, she was going on a
shopping spree for herself. She
WAS looking mighty smart we
thought, in a black dress and
jacket costume. with a collar of
white eyelet embroidery on the
dress and a black hat.
Mrs. L. A. Parson was enter
tanning Mrs. {. Haines Wilson
and Miss Audrey Wilson at
luncheon.
Mrs. w. J. Belknap Of Bloom
field Hills had as her guest Mrs.
Packham of Hartford. Conn.
Mrs. w. r. Hamilton and Mrs.
Robert Waldron were lunchlng
together
Mrs. John L. Carey was en-
tcrtainng Mrs. II. A. Barber,
Mrs. Edward Miller and Mrs.
Charles Turnbull of Windsor.
Mrs. Stuart Bats had as her
guest Miss Ann Wenton.
Mrs. William Rust Pierce and
MISS /. n. NcCdI1fey were To-
gether.
Mrs. Neils {. Ortved of Walk
rrvrfie- WIS accompanied by iCT-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-08
Kappa Psi
Dance TO Be
Extra Special

AS A part OF the Jubilee cole
bration of Detroit Tech, the
annual Kappa Psi fraternity
dance this year will be extra
special
rs 10 be held April 25 at the
Book-Cadlllac. A famed orches-
ira is being engaged TO play for
the $50 couples. Fine door prizes
are being assembled by commit
tecmen, James Hall and George
Spriggs
Dr.. Joseph l.. Dorion viii be
the official host.
Hall. who Is regent Of the
chapter viii have as his guest
Miss Helen Harlu. While SpriggS,
fraternity scribe. will take Gwen
Anderson. s wart knight.
treasurer. will squire. Mae Elaine
Freund. while Mitchell Hyba,
sergeant Z Al = 4 : = \ \ l-Fl4S lrill escort
Dorothy GalitSky.
other tWesemeS listed for the
evening are Winnie Haverty
and George Goyette Ann LumS-
den and Clarence Carter. Marian
Welsh and Brooks MarStiller.
Lucille Talbert and Al Pate.
Thelma Colemand and John Sivy
and Betty Goerke and Harold
Rciter.
Other frat men who will he
on hand for the dance but who
so far have kept their dates a
secret are Otto Droellc. Richard
Stabler John McKeighan. John
Baten}an and Mitchell ReSousky.