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Kodiak mirror., 1941-12-13

Manila, all quiet at l:25 PSF, entire army command on alert.
 Shanghai-The Japanese sank the British gunboat Petrel as it lay off the International settle ment. The U. s. gunboat Wake nearby undamaged.
Kodiak mirror., 1941-12-13
MONDAY -
 News from White House

The White House announced Japans attack on Hawaii result ed in capsizing an old battleship, destruction of a destroyer, and damage to other vessels It was admitted a relatively large mum bers of planes were destroyed and added that several Jap planes and subs were accounted for. The first government appraisal said casualties were expected to mount to about 5000, nearly half of them fatalities. Reinforce ments and planes are being rush. ed to the island. Repair work IS underway on ships and planes and ground facilities. Asked why Japan was able to get inside the outer defense Secretary Early said it was consensus of experts that probably all attacking planes came from carriers, moved for ward during the night, and sent planes aloft at dawn.
 No identification was made of battleship capsized. It was sad several other ships were serious Iy damaged, one destroyer blown up, several other small ships ser iously hit''. A large number or planes "were put out of commls- sion" but bombers arrived safely | from San Francisco.
Kodiak mirror., 1941-12-13
DimOnd Quoted

Washington-Delegate Dim- ond said q am not greatly sur prised" at Japan's attack. "It we had done what we should have done years ago in Alaska and established adequate de- fense Japan would not have dar ed attack. There is nothing to do now but flight and win"
Kodiak mirror., 1941-12-13
Amateurs Restricted

Tokyo-The Japanese radio said their troops had entered Thailand "to maintain inde- pendence". Also reported oil re-
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Damage Described

Honolulu R- Japanesebomb- CT squadrons, torpedo planesaand parachute troops attaek.,the na-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-08

may be in service at one time would be removed.
 Basic Army Pay Now
 The basic army pay now is $2l a month for the first three months and $30 a month thereafter. The $l0 monthly increase would apply only after 8 soldier had completed his original service term.
 Sen. Carl Hatch, D., N. M, an- nounced that he would introduce a proposal shortly providing for con- tinuance at government expense of social security payments which would have been made had the men remained civilians.
 House Republicans planned to di- rect their attack upon the reten- tion of selectees, indicating that they were agreeable to keeping tn guardsmen and rservists in the army. They contended that Marshall had advised the military affairs committee that the army now has authority to retain selectees if Ii desired but wanted Congress tc record its approval on record.
 Republicans said the selectee ser vice act makes selectees members of the army reserve for 10 years ano the president is authorized to mo- bilize the reserves for 8 year. Con- sequently, they said, the selecteeS could be dismissed, then re-mobi- lized.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-08
EAGLES PLANNING ANNUAL CLAMBAKE
Scheduled for Winnamaug Sept. Dr.. Thibault
 Named Club Physician

Plans for the annual clambake and outing of the Brass City Aerie of Eagles, to be held at the Lake Winnanaug Country club, Sept. 2, were announced at the aerie,s meet ing last night by entertainment chairman, Vincent Brown.
 Carl Verderame, Southtngton, state inside guard, visited the lodge last night, and witnessed the initia- ton of a special class of 10 candi- dates.
 It was announced that pr, l.. J. Thibault has been named to suc- ceed Dr. George A. Leonard, who has been ordered to active army duty from the reserve, as aerie phy- sician. The club heard g report by John P. Graham, recently elected state vice. president, on the annual Eagles convention last. month in New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-08
Lithuanian COP Club
 Plans onlight Picnic
Scheduled for Aug. 10 Parishioners to Drive Church
 Choir to MarianOpOlis College
BROOKLYN NEWS

saitis, Al Jarus, MT and Mrs. An- thony Miklinevich, Joseph Yanush, Alexander Markus, Raymond Vaicius, Anthony Bukauskas and Algird Ulinskas.
 The choir, directed by Professor Alexander J. .Aleksis, will sing at the 8 o'clock Mass Sunday instead of Il o'clock as usual and will leave for the church at 9:3O. The exercises in which many church and civil dignitaries are expected to partici- pate and whih thousands of per- sons will witness, will start at 3 o'clock.
 Plans were discussed by local lodge Il of the s. L. A., Lithuanian AL liance of America, at 8 meeting held last night at Venta Hall for the annual picnic of the state or gani2ation which will be held on August 24 at Linden Park, Union City, P. J. Bagocius, president of the national organization, Is ex- pected to be a speaker at the event. The program will include music, dancing and refreshments. The af- fair will be given for the benefit of the Lithuanian night classes
 ponsored by the Connecticut 4th district of the organization.
 Local members of the committee Steponovich, Mrs. V
 making arrangements are Peter Steponovich, Mrs. V. Dumsa and Thomas Matas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-08
|KNUDSEN VISITS
 AIRPLANE PLANT
Very Much Gratified Over Scenes He Witnessed at
 East Hartford

East Hartford, Conn, Aug. g. (UP) Production at the United Aircraft Corp. plant is extremely gratifying" to William H. Knudsen, director of the Ofice of Production Management, who visited the exten- sive quarters late yesterday.
 This is what he saw:
 A plant which has doubled and trebled it's engine production in a few months, and is still expanding.
 A plant so spotlessly clean 8 guide said you could eat your lunch of the floor"
 A plant humming 24-hours a day, so busy it had to eliminate its an- nual weeks vacation this year. Elm ployes will get week and 8 half's pay extra.
 Difficult to Get In
 You have to sign your life away to get past the front dor, and you're weighted down with badges once they let you in:- but once in- side the factory all the red tape is forgotten because the organization and production of this great plant, still being expanded and widened, Is beautiful to watch.
 The hum and roar of airplane motors being tested Is always in the background, motors which soon will be towering airplanes in England, the Philippines, the United States, Singapore, and probably Russia.
 Men sit in front of windows, like engineers in radio studio, and watch these roaring motors being tested. They take notes on the per- formance, and-after 10 hours of constant operation the engines are taken out of the special test-houses, and taken apart, examined and put together again.
 Birth of an Engine
 Knudsen watched with interest the first steps in the birth of an air. plan eengine. He marched up and down miles of aisles; observed workmen silently and efficiently putting together little pieces of finely-edged steel; watched these pieces go onto somethin gelse: and i the something else being united with parts from another depart ment; until, far oil in another wing in the assembly room. huge engines began to take form.
 At first men could carry the parts then they put them on tractors and then huge cranes had to be used to lift the completed product l First Knudsen saw the original plant of two years ago, then he \ went thrfough the so-called French wing, and then into the British I wing, and then into the United States department. And other de- partments were coming into being
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-08

as contractors lifted steel and poured concrete.
 New test houses were going up, test houses which give out so much noise the whole Hartford area can hear the roar on days when the clouds are heavy and low.
 Secrecy About Numbers
 The number of airplane motors being manufactured each day is a secret, but it's high and ever growing.
 Most of the employees are men, but surprising number of women are employed in the factory itself. Most of hm teare doing inspecting work, but a few are engaged in machine work, performing tasks just as expertly as men.
 More than -22, 900 men and women were employed here and at the subsidiary Vought-Sikorsky plant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-08
On Committee

VM COzmmAStOS
 Music, dancing, and refresl1ments will be on the picnic program which is scheduled to start at 8 p. m. Ed Digmas and his orchestra will fur nish music for dancing. Over zoo persons, including numerous Re- publican leaders of the city, are expected to attend.
 Joseph Gelgauda heads the com mittee making arrangements for the affair. He is being assisted by Atty. Albert Bronsky, Anthony Iazdau- skas, Stanley Lucas, and William Wolkoiski. Joseph Wedge is presi- dent of the organization.
 Members of St. Joseph's parish who will constitute 8 transporta- ton committee for the St. Joseph's choir Sund;.y when the choir will make trip to Marianopolis col lege. Thompson to participate in special exercises dedicating newly constructed outdoor stations of the cross have been announced to be as follows: Rev. Joseph J. Valan- tieius. Rev. Benedict Guaronskas MT. and Mrs. John Barkauskas, MT and Mrs. Matthew Maraulis, MT and Mrs. Vincent Klimas of Terry vile. MT. and Mrs. Paul Kalmec- kis, John Lesunaitis. Edmund Jenu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-08

The Lithuanian Republican club will hold it's second lnonolight pie nic of the season at the Lithuanian park on Chestnut Hill road beyond Lakewood on Saturday, August 16. The previous one, held in June, met with great success and it is by popular request that the or ganization is making plans for an- other one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-08

William M. Goss, vice-president of the Scovill Mfg. O.. and oJhn A. Coe, Jr., vice-president of the Amer ican Brass Co, have been named to the copper and zinc defense ad- visory committee, according to an announcement from the office of production management The two local executives are among 35 men men who will constitute this ad- visory committee.
 This federal committee designated by the OPM, is believed to have been created to alleviate the condt- tions which have caused temporary shortages in copper, zinc and raw metals required for the manufacture
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-08
Local Manufacturers
 On Advisory Board
W. M GOss, John A. COe, IT,, on Committee Seeking
 to Keep Up Production Schedule in Plants

of brass. Zinc is one of the essentials needed for the manufacture of brass and has been on the priority list with copper recently added.
 A serious shortage of stocks ls faced by the local manufacture while others are experiencing dlf- ficulty in keeping Up production schedules due to the delays in de- livery of basic metals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-08
LOCAL BOY PASSES
 EMBALMING EXAMS

Francis J. KaliszewslSi, son of Mtg Genevieve Kaliszewski of g LouHss
 bury avenue, has passed the exam. ination given by the Connecticut Board of Examiners of Embalmera, MT. Kaliszewski was graduated cum laude from the McAllister School 0t EmbalYning where he was secretary of his class. He also attended Crosby high school and the Univer- SitY of Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-08

\ Guard men, and reservists to 30 months iri an. It also adopted an aniendnefat which raises the pay of an Army men Sf0 a month after they have completed their original terms of service. X Tine House meets an hour earlier than usual today and the leadership hoped to conclude the six hours of general debate allocated to the legis- Iation before recess. A final vote IS exbected on Monday.
 Senate passage had been conced- ed and some leaders believed It would have approved even the orig inal proposal of Gen. George c. Marshall, chief of staff, that selec- tees. guardsmen and reserviSts be retained for the duration of the emergency.
 Poll Against Passage
 Leaders made an informal poll recently which showed that the pro- posal did not have sufficient strength at that time to pass the House. Since then, the original pro- posaI has been given a time limit and the Democratic steering com- nlittee has been striving to line up votes.
 A canvass has shown that maxi mum of 20 Republicans could be expected to vote for the proposal, but approximately. SO Democrats may vote against 1t. If virtually the entire membership votes, the lead- ership could expect the measure to pass, 225 to 2O5. Seldom are there 300 votes on a roll call.
 The Senate resolution declares that the national interest Is imper- fled. It would authorize the secre- tary of war to dismiss men whose family or business obligations re- quire their presence at home and to discharge men who have become 20 years old.
 T-e would be authorized to retain enlisted men, who now serve three years, 18 months beyond their en- Nstments. Selectees, guardsmen, and rServists who were inducted for one year, would be retained for the same time.
 The present limitation of 000,O0( upon the number of selectees whe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-08
WAR IN EUROPE A YEAR AGO,
 AUG. 8, 1940
(By United Press)

British admiralty abandoned hope for the long overdue sub marine Oswald.
 India was offered a free and equal partnership" in the British empire.
 British and German planes fought q large-scale air battle over the English Channel
 Gen. Charles de Gaulle, Free French leader, charged that the war guilt trials to be held at RiOm were stage management" intended to cover up the crimes of those who actually betrayed France.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-08

at Stratford, which Knudsen visited earlier in the day. The plant is go- ing all the time, and the streets are filled with workmen wearing U. A. badges with thier pictures en- closed.
 In 8 huge lot a hundred yards from the plant are rows and rows of trailers, where workmen, who cannot find other housing facilities, make their homes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-08
ARGONNE DAY
 DINNER PLANNED

The annual Argonne Day dinner of the Waterbury chapter of the Disabled American Veterans will be held Sept. 27 at the Hotel Elton. Chairman of the general committee is James F Martone. and the com mittee in charge of arrange eInents is expected to announce the names of guests in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-08
IRISH-AMERICANS
 TO MEET TONIGHT

Members of the Irish American Social club will hold a monthly meeting tonight at the Canadian Legion han on 1O9 Bank street to discuss plans for 8 summer outing at Far Rockaway to be held before Labor Dcy. M. ,. Calvin. president Of the club, will preside and he urges all members to attend tonight,s ses- sion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-08
MAKES AMERICAN BOW

Anna Lee, blonde British screen beauty, makes her American debut as Ronald Colman'S leading lady in RKO Radios My Life With Caro- line" Charles Winniger, Reginald Gardiner and Gilbert Roland are featured in the gay comedy, TO- nance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-08

Annual Outing
 The annual outing for the Holy Name Forty five players of St. Francis Xavier church will be held next Sunday, Aug. 10th, at Schild- gems Grove, Union City. All mem- bers wishing to attend the outing and who are without transporta- ton, are asked to meet outside the parish hall after the 9:30 o'clock mass and the committee have made arrangements to have cars to take them.
 One of the main features of the outing will be a championship forty-five game. Captain John Mo- Hugh challenges anyone wishing to take the honors away from his team. Dame Rumor" has it that Captain John Fitzmaurice will ac- cept the challenge. MT. Fitzmaur- ices team is rather disgruntled over J. McHugh's players winning and sees a chance to grab" 1t away from them. There will be a soft ball game also, for anyone inter- ested, and also quoit pitching. Dinner will be served at 3:30 in the afternoon =. 8 chicken dinner with all the trimmings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-08
Extension Of Service Facing House Battle
tireater Danger of Being Defeated There Than Any
 Other Major Measure, Since Outbreak of War
BY JAMES sHEPLEY tEJnited Press Staff Correspondent)

M Washington August B. (UP) .- Leaders thought today 1at fhe Army service extension legislation is in greater danger of being defeated in the House than any
 major administration measure since the outbreak of the European war The Senate approved the measure 45 to iat limiting the service of Selectees National
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-08
STORRS ALUMNI
 PLAN SHEEP ROAST

University of Connecticut Aluni from all parts of the state ar ex- pected to attend the 12th Annual "X" Sheep Roast on Sunday, Aug. 10th at the Burlington Mems Club Grove in Burlington, Conn. This annual get-together, sponsored by the. Eta Lambda Sigma Fraternity, has become one of the most popu- lar of the University's alumni sum- mer activities.
 Willard Eddy, University trustee of Windsor, is committee chair inan and is making arrangements for an attendance of one hundred Others aiding on the committee in- clude Howard Kennedy, Mt. Car mel: James Williams, Norwich; Henry Schildgen III, Naugatuck and Philip Jacquith, Torrington.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-08
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-08
HOLY NAME TO GO
 TO COMM M U MON
Society to Receive Sun- day; '45' Players Plan
 Annual Outing
Washington Hill

Sunday, being the second Sum day of the month, the Holy Name society of St. Francis Xavier church will receive Holy Communion in a body, at the 7:30 o'clock mass. All members are asked to receive, at that mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-08

The spider keeps his legs careful ly covered with a thin film of oily solution to keep from sticking to his own web.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-01

early in January, on the 200 ships is as follows:
 Oregon Shipbuilding Co, 3l ships; California Shipbuilding Co., 3l ships; Houston Shipbuilding O., 25 ships. Like Bethlehem-F Fairfield all these firms signed on March, n8 North Carolina Shipbuilding O., 25 ships, contract signed March 13; Alabama Drydock and Ship building Co.,, 13 ships, and Loui- siana Shipbuilding Co.,, 25 ships contracts not closed.
 Note-Through Hoboken city of- ficials, Bethlehem Shipbuilding O.. of New York, has been vigorously pressuring the Maritime Commis- sion to lease it's highly valuable terminal docks for much less than the Commission is now getting for them. Present rentals received by the Commission are around $100,00C a year; under the terms offered by Hoboken the government would get $20,OO0 Bethlehem wants the ter minal to convert it into a repair basin.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-01
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-01
FlOULNV LlIuULIlL ROBERTA LEE

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 It isn't for him to hold his hat longer than minute dsageeable should lift meeting leaving It would be bareheaded storm 
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-01
SHUTTERS FOR THE LAMPS OF
 LEARNING

Even through the censorship we have heard a great deal about hunger repression and brutality in the nations which have been overrun by Naz con- querors. But have heard very lttle-though we have feared the worst-about what has happened the great institutions of learning in Europe the lights of the spirit and of science
 We find abundant, and very sad testimony on this point in the annual report of the Rockefeller Foundation, which many years has tried to carry its work regardless of flags boundary lines. The Foundation has seen education on the continent wther under subjection, uncertainty and fear. ITO sit by and watch the disappearance or decadence or, worse the perversion of institutions of learning which in earlier and better years we privileged to assist is not easy assignment" reports the Foundation.
 In the decade that followed the war these free institutions of Europe gave high promise in public health in medicine and in the natural and social sciences. The Institute of Hygiene at Warsaw the Institute of Public Health at Prague, the Kaiser Wilhelm Geseschaft in Berlin. the Institute of Psy chiatry at Munich the Institute of Inorganic Chem istry at Gottngen-these a few of many ganizations, in world where thought was free, to which the Foundation gave needed assistance.
 Even difficult is it to brilliant men driven from the posts for which they were trained debarred from their laboratories of them fugi- tives some in concentration camps, many of them separated from their families lost in foreign countries where they sought haven.
 The development of the has had the further effect of driving back several of the Foundations outposts established in connection with its own operating program around the world The Paris office has been closed and the Shanghai office ferred to Manila. A temporary office has been opened in Lisbon. Personnel has had to be recalled from Egypt where work being carried in malaria and schistosomiasis; from Turkey where Fo men in ing from Rumania where scarlet fever studies were being conducted; and from Hungary which was a station for influenza research However Foundation personnel is still operating on the Burma Road in India, in South China in the Belgian Congo, in Uganda lCentral Africa), in Spain and Portugal and of course in Latin America.
 Says Dr. Raymond B. Fosdick. President of the