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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-22
Retreats
Admitted
by Allies
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ally built their third defense line
from the town of Arta on the
west coast of Greece to the
town of LAMA on the Aegean.
This broadcast was picked up
in New York by NBC. which
also reported a British radio
broadcast, which stated that
bands of Serbs in hundreds and
thousands" had pushed south to
rally with Greek troops.
NEW POSITIONS
Two official communicates an
nounced the withdrawal OF tho
troops TO their new
positions. The first, issued by the
Greek high command stated:
1.-THE movement of withdrawal
of our forces to new positions OF
resistance fully succeeded"
Another British communique an
nounced:
Despite continuous bombing,
the ordered withdrawal Of our
troops TO new positions continues
and Is nearing completion.
THE enemy Is advancing very
cautiously. partly owing to bad
roads but more rgely owing to
the rough handling he has re-
ceived.
"Our casualties are light"
Later the press ministry spokes-
man said the Greek withdrawal on
the front facing the Italians was
completed according to pre-
arranged plan and that the two
Italian attacks were hurled back
during this operation.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-22
International New. Service Wire

NEW YORK, April %. - The
American Export liner Siboney
arrived here today with $50 pas
sengers and a story of being
halted at sea by two corvettes
which fired three shells at her. one
landing less than so feet in front
of her bow.
The two corvetteS flew the
British flag.
The Smelling occurred when the
Siboney was 800 miles out of Lis
bon on the way to New York
Capt Wenzel Habel described il
as follows:
Those shots were quite un-
called for. They could have
fired blanks or let us 70 with
out stopping.
They were five miles away
and the weather was too hazy
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-22
RooseveIts Visit
Ottawa in May
ToSeeAthIone
International News Service Wire


OTTAWA. April %. = Prime
Minister w. L. Mackenzie King
announced today that President
Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt have
promised to visit Ottawa early
next month.
The President and Mrs. Roose-
welt plan to arrive between May
10 and IS, he said. and will be the
guests of the governor general,
the Earl of Athlone, and the
Countess of Athlone at their
Rideau Hall home.
The forthcoming visit will mark
the first time that an American
president has visited the Canadian
capital.
fCANADA's OPPORTUNITY
This will be Canada's oppor-
tunity TO pay respects TO a good
neighbor," Mackenzie King said
after announcing the Presidents
acceptance of his invitation.
The prime minister described
the agreement he negotiated with
Mr.. Roosevelt at Hyde Park,
N. Y. on Sunday as "mobiliza-
ton of the resources of the con-
tinent to defeat Hitler"
The agreement provides that
the two nations would exchange
war materials and coordinate
their defense efforts to help
Great BritainD
There is a possibility, he said,
that the Canadian government will
move to modify restrictions on
Canadians visiting the United
States. The restrictions were
originally set up to conserve ex-
change.
Mackenzie King also announced
a publicity drive on Canada's war
effort both in the United States
and in Canada. A public relations
adviser will be added to the staff
of the Canadian legation at
Washington and there will be adj
ditions to the American legation
staff at Ottawa.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-22
EXCISE TAXES

Excise taxes TO be increased in
clude:
Gasoline from ~ 10 21a cents
to pick up S256 00O,OGO additional
revenue.
Whisky from SO to S4 a gallon,
beer from Sc to 81 a barrel and
wine increased 16is per cent. TO
bring in an estimated S250000,000
Cigaret tax TO be increased from
S3.25 TO 81 a thousand with COM
pensatory increases on other to-
bacco.
Automobile tax 10 he increased
from 3i2 to Z per cent with COM
pensatory levies on tubes n d
tires.
Mechanical refrigerators, radios.
sporting goods and cosmetics.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-22
Oldest Resident, Io2, Dies

ITHACA, n. Y. April %
GNS)-Funeral services will be
held today for Edgar A. Eddy, who
was the oldest resident of Temp
kins County when he died at the
age of 102. He was a descendant
OF Pilgrim parents.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-22
U.S.. Aides Trying
To Win Nations
Over TO Allies
BY KIN6SBURY SMITH
Int New, seryice StaH CerrespsnSent

WASHINGTON. April p. -
Diplomatic advices reaching the
American government today indi-
Gated that Germany has launched
a new drive to persuade France
and Spain 10 become active men,
berx of the axis new order in
Europe.
American Ambassadors William
D. Leahy in Vichy and Alexander
w. Weddell in Madrid are under
stood to be striving 10 counter
act this latest German move by
reitersting 10 the French and
Spanish governments that the
vast resources Of the United States
are behind Great Britain and they
should be careful not to back the
wrong horse.
Nevertheless. the American gov
eminent is gravely concerned over
the new German drive, especially
IN relation TO France.
PETArN UNDER PRESSURE
eHitler's renewed demand for
the reinstatement OF former Vice
Premier Pierre Laval in the Vichy
government is causing genuine
apprehension IN official Washing
ton quarters.
Informed sources are convinced
that if Laval is reinstated in re-
Sponsible position in the Vichy
government il will not be long be-
fore the French navy is ordered
into action against the British
Although the vast majority OF
the French people are believed to
be pro- British, diplomatic reports
from Vichy indicate the pro-Ger-
man element in the government IS
growing stronger.
Marshal Henri Petain is known
TO be under terrific pressure to
agree to closer collaboration with
Germany.
~CAN HE HOLD OUT" |
Although Petain has declared
that French honor forbids often
sive action against Frances for
rier ally. Germ is felt in
the capital as to whether the aged
marshal will be able TO hold out
much longer against the pro-Ger-
man elements.
American officials are particu-
larly worried over the intentions
of Admiral Francois Darlan, vice
president of the council, and No. 2
Van IN the Vichy government OAR
In. who is expected to proceed to
Paris within few days to receive
filters latest proposals, is known
ODE bitterly anti-British.
He is also known to be con-
,inced that Great Britain cannot
lin the war and believes that the
ooner peace is restored in Europe, !
he better off France win be.
Crave fear prevails in Washington
hat he may be talked into throw
ns the weight of the French navy
IN the side of the Axis in the hope
II forcing Britain to seek a nego-
lated peace with Germany.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-22
Ask Sedway0.K.
As
Pact Sequel
BY ROBERT G. NIXON

InternI News Service staff Correspondent
/ WASHINGTON, April 22.-In
further move to sohdify joint
United States-Canadian defense
efforts, President Roosevelt is ex-
pected within a few days to adj
dress a special message to Con-
gress urging all possible speed in
approval of the st. Lawrence sea-
way and power project.
The presidential request for
Legislation TO make effective an
agreement with Canada for joint
development of the ocean-going
sea channel. linking the Great
Lakes with the Atlantic, will, it is
understood. assert that the project
is needed as an integral part of
the program of Western Henri
sphere defense and war aid to
Great Britain.
FOLLOWS WAR AID PACT
The move to bring about early
Legislative approval of the gigantic
seaway and power project follows
swiftly on the momentous agree
ment between President Roosevelt
and Canadian Prime Minister Mac
kenzie King to pool tn productive
facilities of North America in an
about effort to bolster defenses
of the two countries to the utmost,
and to furnish all possible war aid
to Britain.
1t was persistently reported
that consideration is being given
to the lifting of the ban on Ameri-
can vessels carrying war supplies
to Halifax. Nova Scotia, one of
the principal points of supply for
war materials going to Britain.
SHORTEN DISTANCE
If American ships were per-
mitted to carry planes and other
war supplies being obtained by
Britain from the United States I'M
der the lease-lend bill. ii would lop
nearly 1000 miles from the dis
lance British vessels must now
convoy. it was pointed out.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-22
SEARCH RUINS

At a late hour this morning res
cue squads were still busy search
ing through demolished buildings
for victims.
Another town in the same area
also was attacked.
German authorities at Berlin
announced German planes eff
fectively attacked the British
seaport of Plymouth. causing
large CONGREGATIONS and explo-
SionS around the harbor and in
the Plymouth navy yard.
by midnight. the German
announcement stated. 100 planes
already had returned from the
attack. reporting greet devaet"-
ton and numerous fires as a re-
suit of the raidD
Night attacks by British fighter
patrols on German airdromes in
northern France were announced
by the air ministry. The port of
lie Havre also was attacked.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-22
Coz IS.l. K,as Fas-s sy~d'az. Ia
International News service Wire

WASHINGTON. April 22.-Re-
publican members of, the House
ways and means committee today
demanded that full information be
given the public on the treasury's
drastic proposals, submitted yes
terday, to raise $500, 100000 in
defense taxes.
The demand was made after the
Democratic majority slapped a
gag" on the treasury's proposals
in an attempt to prevent any
member from disclosing rates tax
payers may have TO bear beginning
in the new fiscal year, 1912.
Despite the gag irate Repub-
licans and Democrats on the COM
mittee, revealed the following
treasury suggestions:
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-22
Giant Fires
Started i'm
Plymouth
International News Service Cabs

LONDON, April 22.-German
raiders heavily attacked the Brit
ish southwest coast seaport and
naval base of Plymouth last night
and early today. dropping bombs
that caused huge fires in the city.
Nazi bombers passed over Plym-
out at two-minute intervals, jetti-
soning thousands of incendiary
bombs and then dropping large
numbers of heavy caliber high ex-
plosives.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-22
CERTAIN OF FLEET

Asked for comment, ION or of
the record" as to what would hap
pen to the United States if Britain
surrendered her fleet, Blom re.
piled sharply:
What have you been smok-
ing? No power on earth could
make Britain give up her fleet.
1 won't even make such an as
sumption-on or off the record"
Senator Austin tR). Vermont,
close friend of Britain, would not
discuss the possibility Of a Hitler
victory in Europe. Asked what
would happen if Hitler conquered
the Balkans. Austin replied:
at can only educate us to the
increasing menace. IL ought not
to give us fear but IL ought 70
cause us to increase our effort.
From day to day we realize
more clearly the necessity of
speed in our preparations for
defense"
Representative Short (R) of
Missouri, member Of the House
affairs committee, said /:
"If Hitler. wins-and Britain
will make n deal In n flash II she
can save herself by tit will be
impossible for US to carry on a
war in Europe. think we will
be able to defend tbis hemis-
phere. But this COUNTRY will be
better off II the war ends. no
matter who wins IL, because
then we can do what we should
have done all along-build up
our own defenses."
Representative Shafer tR).
agreed with Short, but
added:
whats our position II Brit
ain wins? She'll filter into
Latin America just as quick as
Germany will. She's got our
thing for US Is for the war
to end"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-22
DRASTIC PROPOSALS.

Individual income tax proposals
designed TO make those earnings
from $1,000 TO $4,000 bear the
heaviest burden. to be increased
from to 6 per cent, without
changes in the present personal
exemption of $1,000 for married
and $500 for single persons, but
with the 10 per cent credit for
earned income below $4,000 to be
eliminated.
Surtax rates on individuals, now
beginning with per cent over
$4,000, to become effective on
$1,000 net incomes.
Corporation taxes to be in
creased from "a to 30 per cent, on
those earning more than S25, 900
a year.
The present 10 per cent defense
tax would remain the same. but
with the increases in individual
and corporation taxes in some
cases amounting to sevenfold, will
result in effective increases up to
so per cent.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-22

Gen. Hugh s. Johns
Americas Fighting Thinker"
Writes Daily for the Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-22

chairman of the House foreign at.
fairs committee, observed:
1n my opinion there Is not the
remotest possibility OF British
falling or making peace. The
very worst thing that could
happen would be for her TO be
defeated in Europe. In that case,
she would withdraw her feet,
probably basing II in Canada.
Then, of course, the war
would be on for both of us. In
this co untry we will continue
to go forward with our arma-
ment program no matter what
happens. Whether the war Is
fought from Canada or from the
British Isles, business will be the
same"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26

Naval quarters, commenting on the Flushing raid, expressed belief that the Germans had enlarged the submarine building facilities there as part of the U-boat campaign. They said Flushing was one of the best equipped ports on the North Sea, with extensive docks and im- portant ship building yards and ma chine shops Most Dutch Subma- rines were built there.
 Yesterdays raid was the 9th on Flushing but the first mention of Flushing as submarine base came today.
 Qn Berlin the German high com- mand said of Britain's raids last night that British planes 'indis- criminately" dropped explosive and incendiary bombs on @ number of places in West Germany and caused insignificant" damage. It said that fires were put out as soon as they started and that one British plane was shot down by anti-aircraft guns. Other Nazi sources said that this plane dived down through the clouds.)
 German planes were relatively in- active over Great Britain.
 British Town Bombed
 A coastal town in eastern Eng land was bombed heavily. Homes , took the worst punishment.
 The air and home security min-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26
END BATTALION
 TO HOLD PARADE
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ies in Library park.
 Companies E and G eat meals at the armory. A caterer has been hired to serve, using the mess hall and the garage. Other units are marched to restaurants in the cen- ter of the city, and after evening meals at o'clock all men are dis missed with the exception of the night guards.
 Men Enjoy Rations
 The men are enjoying fine appe- tites.
 Physical examinations are being held under the supervision of Lieut.. -Ccl. Joseph A. Ciminera and a group of medical officers, which includes inoculationS to each and every man.
 Anti-toxin injections have been given over series of days to the men, and are about finished. Every man must have three inoculations against typhoid and paratyphoid fever, taken at least week apart.
 Injections are given in groups of units, and the task is almost com- plete.
 Col. Ernest L. Novey of Torring- ton, regimental commander, said last night that on the basis of pre- liminary reports it is believed that all officers of the regiment will meet the requirements for active duty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26

(Continued from Page D position on the Kenya Ethiopian frontier.
 Eleven days ago, on Feb. 15, the British empire troops had taken the Port of Chisimaio, at the mouth ot the Juba river in Italian Somali- land.
 They had advanced up the coast and other forces had smashed across the Juba river.
 From Chisimaio the empire fore es had advanced 255 miles in 10 days.
 In taking Mogadiscio they took a city of 55 900 people, which had been an important Italian base.
 The empire drive on the south had started Jan. "A, when the troops of Africa crossed the Somaliland frontier at Liboi.
 They had gone on to take Alma du Feb. II, and Chismaio four days later. They had crossed the Juba river in force Feb. 20, and quickly moved on to take Giumbu, Gelib, Margherita and Brava.
 BOmbers Shot Down
 Athens, Greece, Feb. 26.-(UP)- Three heavy Italian bombers have been shot down inso the sea while Greek planes have bombed Italian positions in the Tepelini area re- peatedly in spite of rain and mist, reports from the Albanian front said today.
 A war ministry communique re- ported militant action by small patrols and artillery"
 A government spokesman said that according to Italian officers captured in yesterdays minor acti- vity, the Italian ship Sardinia from Florence was torpedoed and sunk while en route to Albania heavily laden with troops and material.
 (No Italian warship or merchant man named Sardinia is listed 1n current registries)
 The spokesman said the captured Alpini officers said they had reach ed Albania in convoy early in January. Date of the reported sink ing of the Sardinia was not given.
 The public security ministry re- ported that "all was quiet in the interior of the country"
 Cairo, Feb. 26. = CUP) = British middle east headquarters reported today that Ethiopian rebels with support of British troops have pen- etrated farther south in Gojjam, taking additional Italian posts in Ethiopia.
 British headquarters said that the Northern British column pushing down toward Keren through Eritrea has again made satisfactory pro- gress" while local activity continues on the Keren front.
 In the Gelib area of Italian Som- aliland, said the communique, GA Italian officers, 423 Italian soldiers and 886 colonial troops have been taken prisoner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26
CIOUnions HaveGiven Cos. Until 9 O'Clock
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Sidney Hillman, associate direc- tor of the office of production man. agement in Washington, and Gov. Herbert Lehman in Albany sent messages to union leaders asking that the status quo be maintained another 24 hours to enable OPM in- vestigators to survey the situation, but Nathan E. Cowan, SWOC sub regional director, said the messages arrived too late"
 "The boys set the hour by unani- nous vote," he said. "Only one thing can prevent the strike now. That is for the Bethlehem manage ment to get together with us around a conference table before o'clock" ,"
 Although only 5000 employees vot- ed on the strike, the union claimed that at an earlier election, 6,400 employees had voted to authorize union officials to call the strike if necessary.
 Demands of Union
 The union demands on the Lack awanna plant, as announced by Bittner at Washington, were:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26
POLI'S

Manager Ed. Fitzpatrick of the popular Loew Poli theater, this morning announced the hold-over engagement of Andy Hardy's Pri- vate Secretary" which has played to capacity audiences ever since its opening here last Saturday. All are enthusiastic in their praise of this new smash Hardy Family hit, one of the grandest films this Ovable family has ever appeared in, and judged by many to be their best. It is solely by popular request from our many patrons that the extended three day engagement has been ar- ranged for. The picture will come to a close here on Friday night, so make a date to be sure and see 1t before that time.
 If you've forgotten the thrill of being high school senior, you'll re- live 1t again by seeing Andy Har- dy,s Private Secretary"
 With Mickey Rooney giving one of his best performances as Andy, the new film introduces two promising newcomers. The first is Kathryn NIdySOIl, ScNCIlCCCAi-yCoA-O -O4A COAOA d- tura soprano, who gives promise of being one of the outstanding stars of the coming year. In addition to playing the name role of Andy's sec retary, Miss Grayson sings three songs.
 The other youngster is Todd Karns, son of the popular comedian, Roscoe Karns. All of the members of the family turn in their usual de- pendable performances. Lewis Stone as Judge Hardy, is worked overtime in an effort to straighten the tan gled affairs of his young son. Fay Holden, as Ma Hardy, Sara Haden as Aunt Milly, and Ann Rutherford as Polly Benedict ali add their part to the excellence of the film as a whole. 4&
 On the same program is another smash hit, "The Wild Man of Bor- neo" starring your comedy favorite. Frank Morgan, with Billie Burke and Mary Howard.
 Opening at Loew's Poll on Satur. day for an engagement of four days Is ''Hudson's Bay" starring Paul Muni with Laird dregar. Gene Tier ney and John Sutton. and on the same bill, another smash hit Ride, Kelly Ride"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26

The spokesman explained that the submarines engaged were new ones, with young, well trained" com manders and new crews. It was these submarines and crews, he ex- platned, to which Hitler referred when he said that intensified war fare was to start when they were ready.
 North of the convoy attack, the spokesman said, and almost at the same time, a single submarine sank three steamships of another convoy.
 Another submarine, west of Ire- land, reported sinking 33,000 tons of British shipping, the spokesman said.
 The third of these Tone wolves, according to the spokesman, most rapidly" sank two tankers en route to Britain, totaling 10000 tons, and two merchantmen totaling 11,O0O tons.
 Destroyer Sunk
 A German speedboat sank British destroyer southeast of Eng land and a German submarine re- ported sinking British armed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26
STATE

Alternating smart comedy and gripping drama, Warner Brothers State theater presented a smash story of life in the modern South, when the brilliant technicolor pro- duction, Virginia" opened a four day engagement at that theater this afternoon.
 Boosting an excellent cast which is headed by Madeleine Carroll and Fred MacMurray in co-starring roles, virginia" is truly Q picture that should be seen by everyone. This marks the third time these engaging romancers have been teamed together. and 1t is & glowing tribute to their artistry.
 Virginia" introduces for the first time Stirling Hayden. Q newcomer to the screen. Although 1t Is said that this Is the first acting Hayden has done, his excellent performance in the picture completely bellies that fact.
 Briefly, virginia" tells the story of c second invasion of the old south by o sudden influx Of large numbers of wealthy Northerners who buy up the beautiful estates that have been the ancestral homes Of prominent Southern families.
 The plot revolves around the res turn of q native Virginia girl. who had moved away when still q very small child, to find herself land" poor; aed her rebellion against tlle slow, eaSy.goIng. Virginia manner of living. However, through the love and devotion Of her neighbor and the loyalty Of old family Geryaiitf, nhe becomes acutoly conscious Of heE heritage and responsibility to carry