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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
London Press Warns
 On "Lionizing" Hess
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Tho Baghdad radio reported to- day that the Soviet government was permitting volunteer Russian pilots to aid the pro-Axis fighting Great Britain in Iraq.
 The Baghdad radio broadcast was not confirmed from any source other than the pro-Axis capital of Iraq, nor was there any definite ia- dication of the extent of volunteer pilot aid from Russia.
 The broadcast, however, claimed that the Soviet was permitting the volunteer pilot aid in "reprisal" for British help to Finland during the Russian Finnish war.
 (In the Russian Finnish war, Bri- tish aid went to Finland on vol- untary basis but the Allied powers officially stated that ct one time they had prepared an expeditionary force to aid the Films and were prevented from sending 1t because Sweden would not grant transit permission)
 Aroused Special Notice
 The Baghdad radio report aroused BPGCA4k sAVVASS bSSGAgG VA WsS w vlet's long standing interest in 6 route through the Near East to the Indian Ocean, but 1t also was point ed out that the Baghdad radio broadcasts recently had been de- nied by other sources frequently.
 Moscow granted diplomatic re- cognition to the pro-Axis govern- ment at Baghdad recently after re- fusing to recognize the right Of in- dependence of all of the Arab coun- tries, The action was generally re- garded as e pro-Axis move at a time when Britain was fighting to protect the Iraq oil fields from falling under Nazi control.
 Radio Baghdad reported that a great demonstration had been con- ducted in Baghdad supporting laos- tilities against Britain. Some 10000 persons were said to have paTtici- pated. After the demonstration many enlisted il the armed forces, including some women.
 Premier Ragh!d All Al.0ailanl was said to have appealed to the populace to aid the Iraq air forces to the utmost and to have asserted again that the British had violated the Anglo.iraq treaty.
 The Baghdad radio also claimed that British efforts at Jerusalem to enlist Jewish support against 1raq had failed.
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BELIEVES HTTLER KNEW
FIRE, SAFETY
 INVESTIGATION
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necticut.
 The bill would require each auto. mobile registered in the state tc have insurance sufficient to cover $5000 damage claims for any one person and $i0,000 damage claims for any one accident.
 The state insurance department would pass on policies, rates and clasSiilcations, while the motor Ye- hicles department would refuse to issue registrations without insur- ance.
 Immediate Senate reaction was that this additional cost to the au- tomobile user should be balanced by reduction of state taxes on auto- mobiles.
 The judiciary committee also voted favorable report on a bill granting the state liquor control commission bard oiscretinary pow CTS In the granting of liquor por- mitS.
 The commission, under the pro- posed measure, would take into con- sideration all angles -- site, close- iles sto churches and public build ings, reputation--before authorizing a permit. Hitherto, the commission did not have any discretion,
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of local board 5-A are strongly op- posed to the prevalence of strikes in Industries which are engaged in ila- tionai defense work.
 "No matter how honest this cone viction may be, and regardless of the meritorious stand which pro- ponents of this belief may have, the selective service cannot afford to be used as a medium for fostering or encouraging this crusade. That is a problem which must be decided by the legislative branch Of the gov- ernment ..
 Meanwhile, we must face facts as they actually are. Labor has 8 legal right to strike. Both industry and labor have their own point of view and 1t must be realized that some time must elapse in order to get the conflicting viewpoints together in 8 common solution of the existing prolem."
 The report declared that strikers retained their status as employees of concern during the tenure of a walkout, and ito place Q necessary man who is employed in one of these industries into the army siin- ply because he is temporarily not working is unfair"
 Col. Averill continued ''so long as the federal government, having con- trol of contracts for national de- fense, sees tit to continue the con- tracts in force, even though there exists temporary cessation of work because of a strike, 1t would be iln- fair to treat labor in any other fashion that that applied to the eirl- pioyer.
 stsll an Employe "The striking employe still re- mains an employe of the company. Ire is temporarily not actually working.
 "A necessary man, employed by . concern engaged in defense pr0ducs ton, iawO has been deferred by a local board because he is 8 necss-
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NAzI SURPRISE
 IS SOON COMING
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The official German news agency DINE sa!d that Hitler did not intend to address the German public oil the Hess case and a statement to foreign correspondents said that other German leaders do not at present contemplate any statements on the affair.
 Ignore Hess Case
 The statement admitted that the Hess affair was & topic of intense in. terest and discussion among the people, but the official attitude coti- tinued to be one of ignoring the case 70 far as information for Germans is concerned.
 "Nobody doubts" this statement said, "that Hess, because of idealts- tic reasons. was overcome by the fixed idea that he could bring about peace after convincing Britain that continuation Of the war Is sense- less.
 we are reminded of q speech that Hess made on Feb. % of thls year. He said 1t was dermany's de- sire to solve all existing questions in the same spirit In which youth meets in the competition of sports.
 "Tn the same speech Hess said It Is our conviction that Britain Is playing the role of he who wants to do evil but ends by doing good The words show distinctly how Hess British sportsmanshlp and fairness"
 Nazi sources said that they were unable to give details of actions tak- on against the adjutants of Hess but that one had been released. The others were still under arrest.
 "since they must have known of the Hess plan in some degrees they naturally gre under the greatest suspicion" 1t was stated, but those able to prove their innocence will be released"
 The Naz promises of early lnili- tary and diplomatic action that would eclipse the Hess case !ndi- cated that Adolf Hitler was pres pairing a move Of considerable ir1ag- rlitude and drama.
 Neutral observers expressed belief that one surprise would be tremen. duosly increased German and Italian military activity in North Africa Significance was attached also to the warning that the Red Sea wal now 6 war zone, and American ships which entered would be liable to attack.
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 Rep. Mahaney is known to have considerable Republican backing in the county, as well as that of the leglslators in the Waterbury end. Com. Hines chief support Is cen tered in and around New Haven. Although 6 resident of East Haven he works in Waterbury, having been employed here for many years in the Patent Button Go. He is at present serving out the term of Matthew F. Daly who resigned two years ago.
 Unfavorable Report
 The Senate today got an unfav- orable report from the Judiciary committee on the bill calling for establishment of a Compulsory Workmen's Compensation Act. The bill would have eliminated from this field of compensation the pri" vate insurance companies.
 According to the report Of the special legislative committee which investigated the fatal blaze in New Haven mattress and quilt plan Fire Marshal D. ;. Lahey of Waterbury was one of the expert witnesses heard by the committee. His testi- mony was sought as to factory fires and means of combating them.
 The committee recommended 2 State Fire and Safety Code be adopted to be administered by a board acting under the State Labor department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
MRS. AGNES WALKER
 RECEIVES TRIBUTES

James Lowe of Waterbury was named to the nominating commit- tee at the Blst annual convention, of the Connecticut Association ot Master Plumbers at Bridgeport yes terxiay.
 A. H. Blanchard of Waterbury was chosen to the credentials com mittee and c. Lester Wigglesworth of Naugatuck to the auditing com mittee.
 Retiring president of the w'oinen's auxiliary of the association is Mrs Blanchard. Mrs. Michael J. Hyland of Waterbury was elected secretary
 A memorial service was conducted for the late Mfrs. Agnes Walksr ci Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
FRENCH EMPIRE
 GOING TO GERMANY
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 patton is another of Darlan's pro. jectS. s.-E
 What Is expected of France in re- turn has not been revealed in de- tall. Hitler is said to have told Dar' Ian that he was willing to let by. zones be bygones as far as Pierre Laval was concerned, and wotile nov insist on his return to the gov ernment. The ouSting of pro-AxiS Laval as vice premier by chief ol state Marshal Philippe Petain last Dec. lS put Gernlan.French rela' tons in stalemate for five months
 Situation Today
 AS clarified by developments Of the past week, the situation today was:
 TWO separate negotiations are in progress, one economic and finan- cial, the other political and general. Considerable progress has been made on the first phase, and an agreement may be announced at any hour. Political negotiations have not started. It has been agreed only to try to strike Q political agreement on the basis laid down ct Berchtesgaden. Darlan has been given Q free hand to proceed with the negotiations, but they may take a long time as it will be necessary to write e Modus Vivendi to replace the Armistice, regulating German French relations until a peace treaty is signed.
 Meanwhile, Paris newspapers here continue an anti-Americaa cam paign. They are attacking United States Ambassador William D. Leahy, and have introduced some mysterious characters called Camp bell" and "Bull," whom they iden- tify as President Roosevents un- official observers in Vichy and charge with "blackmailing" Petain to prevent France from collaborat- Ing with Germany. The embassy denied that any such persons oper- ated officially or unoffcially for the United States.
 Britain Warns
 London, May i5-(UP)-Britain has warned France that she will attack any German planes using syrian airdromes, 1t was said re- liably today.
 Britain was said to have informed France that 1t had information that France was considering grant. Ing permission to Germany to use a!rdromes in Syria to facilitate flights to 1raq.
 Consequently the British have given full authority for action a. gains. these aircraft at syrian air- 6somes." it was said.
 Britain was said to have told France that she could not escape responsibility for Its action which !s a breach of the armistice terms .ncorsas:snt with under takings which the French government has given.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
MORAL COURAGE OF CULHANE PRAISED
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 Tomorrow on the occasion of the last rites for the late senator, GOV ernor Hurley and members of ms stair will represent the State oi Connecticut, Mayor Scully will lead a group of city onicials. It was al- nounced today in Hartford that senators Edward P. Egan and Mi- ciaael V, Blansfield and State Reps resentatiyes John Membr!ao and Daniel J. Mahaney would represent their respective branches o2 the legislature at the services.
 This evening at 9 o'clock the Elks' ritual will be conducted at the home of the deceased. Exalted Ruler John P. Ttzsnaurice and hit staff will of1aciate.
 Members of the 1talian-Anlericaill Women's Democratic club will meet at Democratic headquarters or North Main street at 3 o'clock ane will precede to the Culhane resi- denco to pay their respects. Mrs Linda Falzone, acting president, VIII be in charge. -
 Last evening members of the Democratic Progressive association of Waterbury met at 4S Center street and completed plans Tor pay ing tribute to their late leader.
 A delegation representing the Knights of Columbus will visit the home tonight to pay their respects and will be in attendance at the services tomorrow, The Irish-Af1ler lean Social club will pay similar homage.
 Funeral Tomorrow
 The funeral will bc held ct 9:lt o'clock from the former senator's home to St. Margaret's church where Q solemn high Mass Of re. aulem will be celebrated. Rev. Mark Shalboy of Newark, N. J., 6 cousin of the deceased, will be the celeb- rant, He will be assisted by priests of the parish. Burial will Do in new St. JoSeph's cemetery.
 The prayer offered In the state senate today by Chaplain Lackey was as follows:
 "In dwelling spirit of the Most High-ever seeking to eIalighten our minds and empower our wills: We praise thee for men whose gifts and temperament are made for moral combat; whose spirits are happy in contest with evil; whose courage makes cor. rupt men tremble, awakens pub. lic indignation, and drives scav- engers from the treasury of the government.
 "Especially do we praise thee for him who once did battle in his city and state and who has now laid his scared armor aside, Senator Culhane.
 Raise up among us more of thy gladiators, Oh, God, to carry on the battle until thy kingdom comes triumphant in the world. Amen"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15

to Germany and favorable to peace, either with Q view to softening up the British war effort or actually confronting Britain with "a last chance" peace proposal before the launching of an all-out attack backed by an organized Europe and, possibly, Soviet Russia.
 Two possibly significant develop ments on the war front may tic Into the Hess visit.
 One Is the fact that his arrival in Britain coincided with possibly the most destructive Nazi air raid ever made on London-the satur- day night attack in which, 1t now is revealed, in addition to hitting the houses of parliament, Vest minister Abbey and the British Mu- scum, the German bombs also hit such ancient British monuments ai St. James'g Palace, Old Bailey Lambeth Palace, London Museum the Queens Hall concert building and St. Clement Danes church.
 The Germans followed Up the Saturday night attack with q wide- spread assault on Royal Air Force flying bases Sunday night But since then there has been virtually no air warfare over Britain.
 The sudden cessation of air at- tacks may be due to bad flying weather-this was suggested in Lon- don today-or 1t may be Q deliber. ate German move to reduce the wars tempo In an attempt to get a peace offensive going after having demonstrated Saturday and Sunday nights the hitting power of which teh Luftawaffe is capable. Nazi sources said that surprise German moves In the near future would shove the Hass case into the limbo of forgotten things.
 More and more 1t appeared that these Surprises" have to do witll q German attempt to confront Dri. tain with completely organized Europe.
 In such q Europe the position oi Russia is 6 major factor. A report of wide significance in this cotanec. ton = If the report Is true wat 6 dispatch from Beirut which said that the Baghdad radio was broad. casting that Rissia will allow So. viet airmen to volunteer" for serv- ice in Traq against the British.
 Intervention of Russian airnen Ii, Iraq would appear to indicate plain- ly that Germany and Russia have made an agreement on matters in the Near East and possibly in other spheres.
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Continued from Page D ship him back to Germany, where he would be less of q menace. I cannot conceive Of Hess, who has been Hitler's watchdog for so many years. splitting with him on ideol- ogical grounds"
 Senator Joseph c, o'Mahoney, Democrat, Wyoming, however, thought Hess actions revealed genuine split in the Nazi party"
 Wheeler's suggestion was in re- sponse to this question from news- papcrmen:
 "What do you htink about this Hess buslness?"
 What Wheeler Thinks
 "Hess was motsvated by one C. :To things Wheeler replied. "E.ias: he feared purge or he was eraZy. ! think Hess action Is bound 70 have n profound effect on the morale Q: the German people whether he $ crazy or sane because of what they arc going to think of Hitler for hav- Ing as lieutenant crazy man.
 Tt seems that this nigh. be an opportune time for the PreSsden. os tho United States to step in and try to step further slaughter of human beings. The people of England and the people Of Germany did not want this war. The only people who wanter war In Europe and in the United States as always is the case are the so-called leaders who can't solve their economic prob lens at home and want to turn the attention of the public away and enter war.
 "If the President of the United States would follow the wishes of the American people he would seek to bring about peace. He knows that you cannot force democracy on somebody = that democracy has to come from within,
 T believe that with Nazi morale broken as 1t must be broken, with the people of England suffering as they have suffered, at least 1t would be worthwhile for the President to try to bring order out of chaos before the human race sinks into e common grave of despair.
 If trying to stop the wholesale murder of human beings is being an appeaser, I am perfectly willing to be designated an appeaser by the bloodthirsty war Inongers of Europe, Asia and America and am willing to rely on the verdict of history as to which side represents christian ideals"
 Senate non-interventionists had planned to inject the convoy ques- ton into the ship seizure bill before final passage by offering an amend ment specifically prohibiting the use of naval vessels for such pur- poses.
 TObey Plan Faces Defeat
 But 1t became increasing obvious this week that the proposed amend ment by Senator Charles w. Tobey, Republican, New Hampshire, would be decisively beaten If offered to the bill to authorize President Roosevelt to take over about 100 idle foreign ships in American ports.
 Wheeler and other members of the anti-convoy strategy board put so much pressure on Tobey that he appears to have surrendered to their demands that he walt for a more promising occasion possibly after A6r. Roosevelt has delivered his May 27 fireside chat.
 'T think 1t is fair to say," sx-
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plained Senator Robert A. Taft, Republican, Ohio, "that the con- sensus was that there are better ways to obtain a vote than py offering the amendment to the ship seizure bill.' '"There is no element of retreat, of abdicating in this" added Tobey. T think there IS no question but that public sentiment very definitely is against involve. ment in war and against conveys"
 And on that note the Senate re sunnes debate which may be enabit- tered by discussion oE the Wheeler peace plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
TELEPHONE LOST

Boston, May i5 = (UP) - 1r- vestigating the disappearance of @ telephone at a South Boston gram mar school, police found that three boys had hidden it to prevent teacher from contacting their par- ents about poor marks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
Landmarks Of Britain
 Wrecked By Raiders
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apore yesterday to reenforce Brit ish empire defenseS in the Far East, q communique sal dtoday,
 Most of the reenforcemerlts were fore the army and included infan- try, artillery and service corps units, the communique said,
 Even after the long voyage from England, the troops were described as healthy and in god spirits.
 This movement was part of a policy to steadily increase Malayas defenses," the communiQue said.
 FREE OF NAZI RAIDERS
 London, May l6.-(UP)---Britain was free of German air raiders all night. ...
 Bad weather over German bases in northern Europe was believed re- sponsible. It was the fourth sue. cessive night without Q concentrated attack.
 A communique said that in day. light yesterday, raiders appeared one at a time over the south coast, East Midlands and Eastern Eng. land, They dropped bombs but caused little damage and few cas- ualtieS.
 It was believed that the Royal Air Force had been inactive too be- cause Of weather conditions.
 BELIEVES HITLER KNEW
 London, May IS.--(UPl--Minaster of Labor Ernest Bevin said today that he believed Adolf Hitler knew of the flight of Rudolf Hess to scot- land. --..
 T do not believe that Hitler dld not know that Hess was coming to England" Bevin said in the first official statement on Naxt leader No. 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
DRAFT BOARD
 IS REPRIMANDED

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MAHANEY, HINES
 SEEKING POSITION

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SEN. WHEELER HAS
 OPINION ON HESS

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The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-04-22
NO LACROsSE MONOPOLY.

NJ tACkOOO6 JIONUkU1xs
WEST POINT. NY, April =.
Lacrosse u usually consider-
ed m eastern Sport, but q
Armys 2o-man quad nine plsy-
ers are from the south and six
from western states.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-04-22
Will
Filed In Court
Hearing Set
for Mey 10

OThe will of Mrs. G. Duffield
Stewart, prominent Mount
Clemens woman, who died at her
home, 1873 Market street, on
April IS, was filed today in Pro-
bate court.
Mrs. Stewart left a total OF
$12,500, including $4,000 in real
estate and $4,000 in personal
property.
Jacob H. Ullrich was named
as executor. Hearing on the will
is scheduled in Probate court
for May 10.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-04-22
MounfCemens
High Notes
BY Kothvyn Betes

INITIATION
The formal initiation for the
National Honor Society was held
this morning during second
hour. All of the neophytes re.
ceived pins which were pinned
on them by an old member.
Doris Elkins, Bertha Matz, Sadie
Elkins, and Yolanda Van Bev-
ersluys read the four stations
which the National Honor So
ciety stands for. These four sta.
tons are character, scholarship.
leadership and service. Mr.. Nc
Farlane pledged the members
and awarded them their diplom.
as.
The members will be hOnored
at banquet this evening in the
high school cafeteria at q p. m.
Reverend Hayward will be the
speaker and Mrs. Glare Wigell
will be the toastmistress.
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MOVIE
A movie entitled Land of
the Free" will be presented dur
ing third, fifth, sixth, and eighth
hour today. Teachers may take
their classes If they desire. This
should be of special interest TO
history classes.
CREATIVE WRITING CLUB
The Creative Writing Club
will meet at the home of Nancy
Buckley on Thursday evening at
$50 South Walnut. The meet
ing will meet at 7:45 promptly
and will close at 8:45.
GIRL RESERVES
The Girl Reserves are having
a special meeting on Wednesday
at four In the library. They will
finish the pots which they are
making for the Red Cross which
they started last week. Every.
one Is urged to attend because
this Is a very important meet
ing.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-04-22
5ioryoi.Ap
10 Staged
Bresdwey PIey
Usss Book Theme

oNEw YORK, April 22-(R-
A dramatization Of "R-The
Story Of News" oliver Gram
ling's best-seller history Of the
Associated Press, Is to be pro-
duced a q Broadway play next
season by Oscar Serlin.
Serlin. producer Of Life with
Father" and other hits, announc-
ed yesterday he had purchased
the dramatic rights after six
months of negotiations.
1.-THE production will be
unique In stage annals" he said,
1.-THE story Of the up begins in
l848, and its dramatic realiza-
ton will bring world events up
to-the-minute."
\ Serlin leaves for Hollywood
today to find an adaptor and
technical staff. He said produc-
ton would begin Immediately on
completion of the script, and
that the enterprise would be his
chief theatrical activity next
season.
"R-The Story of News" was
written by Granting with the
assistance Of William A. Kinney
of the Associated Press Wash
inQton bureau. Published by
Farrar and Rinehart last Octo-
Der, it ranked high in best-seller
lists for months.
General Manager Kent Coop
er signed for the (AD after Ser.
lin had negotiated with w. J.
McCambridge, general manager
of Press Association, Inc, R)
subsidiary, and Granting, as
sistant general manager of Press
Association.