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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-29
BRITISH RENEW
 LIBYAN DEFENSE
Hope to Wipe Out Rem- nants of Gen. ROmmel's
 ArmOred Force

Cairo, Nov. 29- (UP) - British forces strengthened the steel dike pinning Axis forces east of the Rexegh- -Tobruk line today and in- tensified thier efforts to knock the remainder of Gen. Erwin Rommels tanks out of battle and start the westward march toward Benghazi Tripoli, and the border of French Tunisia.
 New Zealand forces, strongly es- tablished athwart the German Italian communication highway be- tween Rezegh and Tobruk, drove west in a flanking attack upcn seven Italian divisions, plus German "stif- fening" attachments, which have for eight months held the besieging line of forts around Tobruk,
 They were steadily widening the wedge between the east and west Axis forces which was established when they made contact with the saliying Tobruk garrison at Ed Duda,
 Some reports said Nazi forces which have remained at Solun and Bardia are beginning to move west where they face the prospect of annihila- ton unless they can fight their way through the strong New Zealand lines.
 Before these Axis columns reach the New Zealand lines, they prob ably will meet British armored col umns ranging the area between the Rezegh- -Tobruk line and the Capuz- zo-Halfaya area on the Egyptian frontier, destroying Axis forces wherever they can be found.
 British armored mopping-up de- tachments were believed already to have knocked out a considerable
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-29
BOSTON LIGHT IS
 WITHOUT KEEPER

Boston, Nov. 29- (U.P) = Cap- tain Maurice A. Babcock retired as keeper of Boston Light on Little Brewster Island today = and for the first time in 225 years the na- tlon's oldest lighthouse was without Q resident tender.
 Henceforth, the Coast Guard will man the white lighthouse which has guarded the entrance of Boston Harbor since September IA, 1Tl6 when pilot and sheep heTder George Worthylake lighted the first lan- tern.
 Captain Babcock, who was the lights 25th keeper, rctlres on pen- sion after serving on the island since loa6. He and his wife will move to a seaside home 'n Marian.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-29
Capture of Important City Announced Just One
 Week Ago RUTHLESS MEASURES
 ARE BEING PLANNED Violation of International Law By ROstov Is Nazi
 Explanation
BY JOSEPH ". GREGG United Press Staff CoFrespondentl

Berlin, November 2o. (UP) --- The high command said today that the German army has abandoned "the actual area" of Rostov, key, to the Soviet Caucasus, in order, It's communique iEl- sisted, to carry out ruth less" punitive measures against the civilian popula- ton.
 (Whatever the reason, It marked the first time the German army has abandoned an important objective after announcing It's capture)
 The high command admitted that heavy Soviet countersattaclIs are being hurled by Marshal Semyoa Timoshenko against their lines KA the Rostov and DUnets basin apeH tors with Ruthless" disregard Uk casualties,
 Cheek Attacks
 While admitting the evacuation of RoStovS center" tho comfauiii- que insisted that exceedingly heavy Russian attacks arc being checked.
 The high command announced the capture of Rostov just week ago today, It did not cay when it had been effected but said speedy PAnzer forces broke through the city'S defenses and Stormed into the Metropolis which is regarded as the key to the Caucasus.
 (Moscow has never admitted the fall of Rostov. But 1t has reported sweeping advances of 90, GO and up to 90 miles by Timoshenko's coun~ ter-attacking southern armies0
 Punishment Planned
 The high command attributed it's evacuation of the center" of Ros- toy to desire to inflict upon Ros- toy'S civilian population punitive measures, the nature Of which waa not disclosed but which were said to be already in progress and were being carried out "ruthiessly."
 The high command insisted that orders to take this action had been given because Of the alleged "vio-' lation of international law" by Ros. tov's civil populace in participating in military defensH of the city. The civilians, the contenton was, brought down the Maxi punishment by theiz own acts.
 MoFe Progress
 The high commands version oS the Russian operations was as foi- lows:
 "In the attack on Moscow further progress was achieved.
 "Near Rostov and in the Donetn Basin the enemy suffered heavy case ualtieS during a renewed attack which was carried out with strongly concentrated and ruthlessly eEa- ployed forces.
 'Srhe occupation troops of RostOv are evacuating, under orders. the actual city area in order to set ruthlessly in motion the necessary reprisals against the population which, contrary Co international (Continued on Page D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-29
RYAN PETITION SIGNATURES IN WATERBURY OK Socialists May Put Ticket in 5th Congressional
 District Fight
 DEMOCRATS TO FILE
 LOCAL TICKET TONIGHT Republicans Face Floor Fight Threat With Tal.
 bot Sure of Local Aid

Sufficient signatures on the nominating petitions of Edward J. Ryan of Thomas ton have been certified in Waterbury alone to assure him Q place on the ballot as the candidate of the Ameri- can Progressive Party, 1t was learned today. Official certi- flcation by Secretary of State Chase Going Woodhouse is expected within Q few days.
 Other developments in the Fifth Congressional District picture inc elusl0A reports that the Socialist party may name Q candidate, tllere- by placing four tickets in the field, c continuance of tho light for dele- gates by the several Democratic cails dsdaees, and peFsisting rtzlaf0rS tiAat Mir. Ryan win have tae euprcFt Uk Colonel Roy 2. Rice Of Wodbury, the Republican candidate in loSe.
 Town Committee Meets
 The Democratic Town Committed of Waterbury will be in session from 6 to Q o'clock tonight to 70. Celve tickets of delegates for the pagtyS primary Wednesday, The examination slate will be pledged to the support of Aldermanic Presi. dent John s. Monagan. Should Q rival slate be entered it will be com- mitted to the candidacy of Rep, Henry J. Mccormack of Ansonia, c. I. O. leader.
 The Republican nominee for the special election Jan. % seems cer- tain to be Joseph '. Talbot of Nau-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-29
CLAREMONT N. H.,
 HAS BAD FIRE

Ciaremont. N. F.. Nov. % - (U. p - Merchants occupying the Sto- well block counted $l0O 900 damage to Christmas stocks and other prop erty today after fire swept the two- story downtown building.
 water from hoselines froze on the structure and in the streets as flre- men worked in sub-freezIng weather last night to check Claremont's $ worst llre in 50 years. Authorities EaId the blaze originated in the basement of Q mems shop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-29
FORMER HARVARD
 CAPTAIN HURT

Boston, November 29. - (UP) - Alexander Kevorkian, 25, of Newton. former Harvard football captain, was treated at hospital for injuries sustained in an auto accident to- day.
 Kevorkian's car was in collision with an auto operated by Lee Mgles %, of Maiden at a'l intersection.
 Myles and Nscholas Aaells4l, ..J, oi Rosllndale, passenger in Kevor- kian's car. also were treated for minor injuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-29
BURMA ROAD FEELS
 JAPANESE ATTACKS
First in Many Weeks Military 0bjeCtives Hit
 By BOmbers

Tokyo, November go. - CUP) = The Japanese air force launched its first attack in many weeks on the Burma Road as negotiations with the United States reached a point of high crisis today.
 The Domei Japanese News Agency reported that five forma- tions of bombers, operating from bases in northern French 1ndo- China, biased the Burma supply route to China for several hours yesterday afternoon.
 The attacks were centered upon military objectives in the region around Running, Chinese terminus of the highway, while truck conveys on the road south of Running were heavily strafed. The highway and military supply depots, 1t was claimed, were damaged.
 (An American volunteer air force of 800 pilots and mechanics and POO war planes is standing by in Yum nan to protect the Burma Road, Shanghai reported. It was not known whether the planes went into action against the Japanese raid- CTS. Foreign military sources at Shanghai thought the planes would carry out fighter patrols of the road to war off Japanese bombers)
 Press comment with virtual unaIl- unity indicated that the climax of Japanese-American negotiations is at hand.
 The Domei Agency reported that competent Japanese political ob- servers thought Secretary of State CordelI Hull's note brought neeotia- tions to "a conclusive stage" and Japan could not continue them if the United States insists on the funda- mental principles of the nine-power pact guaranteeing the territorial in- tegrity and open door in China.
 Newspapers carried on their front pages photographs of warships
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-29
AETNA BOOSTS PAY

Hartford, Conn. November 20. - (UP) = A general 10 per cent wage increase for its 5000 employees, plus a bonus of per cent on their year. ly earnings, was announced today by the Aetna Life and affiliated companies. The wage increase be- comes effective January 1, and the bonus December g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-29
Nals Abandon RostoV, Gateway To Caucasus,
 10 nfict Punishment On Civilian Population
Insurance Sales In Banks Start Jan. 2
Local Senator Heads Trustees of New State Plan; Pro cedure Now Being Outlined; Premiums to Be
 Sold "Over the Counter"

Arrangements for starting the sale of savings bank
 life insurance In January have been virtually completed by the Savings Bank Life Insurance Fund Trustees the body headed by Senator Michael Hlansed of Waterbury which set up to administer the bank insurance act passed by the 1941 legislature Policies will be sale at
 the Waterbury Savings Bank and number of other mutual savings banks throughout the state after January
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-29

New Britain, Conn, November 95, - (UP) = Officials of the Paints Bearing Company, said today tl,ae 1000 employees would receive a 13 l-z' per cent bonus January 15, based 01 their earnings for the last tlaTsa months of this year. It will Do taa4 25th consecutive quarterly bcnaz5 paid by the company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-29
Moscow's Plight Is sGrowing Worse
By EDWARD w. BEATTIE United Press Stan COFregpOndent

London, ss-P)-Repor today driving the NazCOnrOed Paris radio claimed the only 21 miles from the KFemin Another unconhrmed claim of the Paris
  c brdgehead the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-29
JUST A BET

Boston, Nov. 2e-(UP)-on a bet, Frank Kelleher. b7, Of Broekton swallowed TAO oysters in two hours and flye minutes at an oyster bar here last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-29

Don't forget fhe Boys lm Camp. For Cift ideas. turn Co tho Democrats Chrislmas Gigt Eeleeles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-29
.Ths Weather

Fair Tonight, Sundnys ' Temp. Unchanged
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-29

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-29
COMPANY PLANS BONUs

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-02
Infaniile Paralysis
Deaths Decreasing

OLYMPIA-The state this year
Is showing marked decrease in
the number of infantile paralysis
cases. the state department Of
health reports.
So far this year only 10 cases
have been reported about the state,
compared TO 220 for the same pc
Rod year ago. Typhoid fever
cases dropped from IS TO 40 and
scarlet fever from 1.2s6 TO $50
but flu went up from $50 to 1.231
and tuberculosis from Ola to l .o24.
The most popular diseases seem
cd to be measles and its milder
form, German measles. There have
been some 1900 cases Of the two
this year compared 10 1900 last
year. syphilis dropped from 1895
to 1910.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-02
D SERIAL STORY
WANT-AD ROMANCE
BY TOM HORNER

Continued From Page one)
not a park bench loafer. Some
youngster, just out of college,
looking for his first job. Possibly
football player. she decided,
cycling him from the protection of
the paper. Well, he should have
no trouble finding a job-at least
not as much trouble as she was
having.
That was the bad part about
leaving home and coming to the
city on quick decision, without
planning 1t all out months in ad-
vance. You just got tired OF be-
ing secretary receptionist book
keeper-o ffiee assistant cleaning
maid for doctor. you had all you
could stand Of your cousins. your
uncle and your aunt, you were
completely fed up with routine
small-town existence, and before
anyone could stop you or even
argue you out OF the idea. you
were packed and on your way
to park bench.
The boy at the end of the bench
looked up. caught her staring at
him. grinned.
ANY luck? I see you're read
ing want-ads. too"
The grin was infectious. There
was no point in squelching him.
Maybe the warm summer sun. and
those lazy clouds sailing across
the blue were influencing her.
Surely Uncle Ralph would never
approve. Darn Uncle Ralph
The grin forced her answer.
How could this brother-in-u
ployment sit there and grin as if
he owned the world He wouldn't
think life quite so funny IL ne had
no more money than she had in
her purse.
Nothing much" she answered
at last, trying to make her voice
sound a little friendly. II walk
and walk, and every place go.
l find the job has just been filled.
Tough" he agreed. He extend
ed package Of eigsrets. Have
one ."
She shook her head. Never
learned how
Wish ! hadn't" He blew smoke
toward a cloud. Wish ! didn't
have TO 60 looking for q joo. Much
rather just sit here In the sun.
talk TO you" He said the last
words so softly shs hardly heard
him.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-02
Volunteer Group
Opens Nursery

YAkIMA-Twenty-five college
age young people from all over the
United States. who are paying to
work" with the migrants OF the
Yakima Valley during the hop
picking season. this week opened
a free nursery In the Central
school building north of Mckee
City. Wash, for children of the
valleys agricultural workers.
Supervised by DIR. Lucille Car
men, college physician at Manches-
ter college. North Manchester. In
diana. and stated by members of
the Brethren Work camp. located
In the valley. and Yakima church
women. the nursery will aecommo-
date 100 children OF the workers
in the area. Food is furnished by
the Yakima council of Church
women and the local surplus COM
modittes commission.
The nursery project Is one Of
several similar projects being con-
Quoted by the Yakima Valley
Brethren Work camp. n group of
youth from nine states. who are
spending the summer cooperative
ly working on community projects
and studying the problems Of sea-
sonal agriculture. Other projects
include the landscsping and seed
ing of a playground and the spon-
sorinE Of evening recreation pro
grams in the different migrant
camps.
The camp is being held under
the auspices Of the Church of the
Brethren tDunkardsl. one of three
historic peace churches. The Col
lege Student Christian Association
Of Washington. Oregon. and Idaho.
and the American Friends (Quak-
ersl Service committee are also
cooperating with the work camp
and Its program.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-02

Its grand day for park bench
sitting" she agreed. But no work,
no eat. And l get hungry" She
folded the paper again, tucked It
under her arm, took her compact
from her purse.
The young man watched her
powder her nose.
Don't 60" he asked. 81 really
want TO talk to you-to someone. y
The grin flashed on again. She
determined not to let 1t influence
her again.
Tn no masher-no park-bench
Romeo"-he was like a child ask
ing her to help hint won't
even ask your name and address.
I've just been fired and I want
to talk TO someone To get little
confidence. You can leave any
time"
1t Was difficult to refuse. well
I" she began.
That's fine 1 knew I could
count on you. I'm Ted Andrews,
up to one hour and 33 minutes
ago, by that tower clock, the super
salesman for Acme Ace-High
folding card tables. Easy 10 set
up. Guaranteed rigid. The PLASTIC
fiber cover is resistant to liquids,
heat, everything but acid and for
gotten cigarets. Ace-High is al
ways a winner"
Il don't see why they fired you"
she laughed. you've practically
sold me an Ace-High card table. :"
They'll be coming after me, :"
Andrews Dragged, begging me to
come back. at probably double my
salary. But I'm through with Ace
High tables. Wait until old Archi-
bald tries to find another sales
man as good as am.
He was so self-confident. so sure
OF himself. she did not have the
heart to laugh. Why did this
this Archibald fire you?
Just because I had an idea-a
really great advertising stunt for
Ace-High tables. But had lit
tie bad luck.
You know how people at a cir
chs liz. n uraseh q pIauF,, Sta-0 y
back and forth on a high tower
Of tables and chairs I was going
10 do thst-not swsy-but I built
a tower OF Ace-High tables on
the sidewalk right IN front Of the
store. Ten Of EN-. Had to get q
ladder 10 set them UP.
Then, while thousands Of peo-
pie watched" He caught her
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-02
DRINKERS MAY BE LIFE OF THE PARTY
But They're Ayoided by the Smart People

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. - The
boys or girls who drink may be
the life of the party but they're
rlways avoided by smart young
people. a lecturer told the Youth
Temperance council Of the wom-
ems Christian Temperance union
here.
Smart girls avoid the drinking
man as an escort, whether he
wears college Stacks or military
uniform" Miss Martha smyth
Cooper of Evanston. ILL.,. told the
council.
"And ~ far ~ that goes"
she said. ''almost any man
avoids the drinking girl The
men just don't like their
women sloppy"
The lecturer advised the young
people TO find enjoyment through
physical fitness, creative think
iLg and living"
She said that high school
and college students. "beiiev-
ing the anti alcohol battle
must he waged ON liner tn
match \ modern world" were
quitting their heads together
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-02
VichyG Government
Depends on New
LEGION for Aid

NCHY. France - The reorgan-
lied anti-Jewish legion of war
veterans was recognized Monday
by Marshal Henri Philippe Petain
as a political party on which the
Vichy government will depend,
particularly for silencing its OPP
ponents.
Authoritative quarters said,
however. that the increased role
Of the legion. renamed the French
Legion of Combatants and Volun-
teers Of the National Revolution"
could not be compared with Ger
many's Nazi organizations. 1t will
have no storm troopers" and has
not been offered any share in the
temporary appointive assembly.
Its role in politics. they said,
would correspond more closely to
that Of the American Legion in
the United States.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-02

she answered truthfully. I've
worked ever since can remem-
Der. Dad wasn't much good. I
guess. and Mother went home to
her family. She would have done
better to have stayed with Dad,
because she spent the rest of her
life trying to make living for
herself and little Kay. Her brother
helped little, mostly by finding
new customers for her to sew for,
and homework and odd jobs for
me.
When Mother died. Uncle Ralph
got this job in the doctors office
for me. lived with him and Aunt
Susan and four cousins Every
thing I earned went for room and
board. I had to help aroud the
house, too. II wasn't much fun"
80 you finally told him off and
started out on your own. and now
the going's tough" Ted concluded
for her. why did you pick on
this town? Why not try New
York. Chicago? What brought you
here ,"
I'm looking for my Dad-Tir1
Donovan. the inventor. Ever hear
Of him ?"
Nope. What does ne invent 80
7 don't know. He just invents.
That's why Mother left him. None
Of mis- inventions ever paid any
money. but he wouldn't quit.
Mothers last letter from him came
from here. He wanted her TO come
back. His big invention was sure
TO succeed. He was planning to
build q factory here. Mother wrote
that We would come back after the
invention started paying. We
never heard from him after that"
But Ted wasn't listening Tim
Donovan Donovan I've
seen that name somewhere :"
He picked up his newspaper.
scanned the classified pages again
And your name Is Kay Dono-
van Kay for Katie. not Rather
me >"
The girl was amazed. Why yes.
How did you know
He thrust the paper under her
nose, his finger pointing 10 a small
notice.
Tnere-tsk. a look AT that
Katie Donovan
To Be lontinued)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-02
Women Parachute
Jumpers Join Army
MANAGTA. Nlcnrarua

MANAGtA. Nicaragua -- t n c
FIRST Nicaraguan women parachute
jumpers, Hortensis and A b a
Borge, today enlisted IN the air
corps of the national guard. Nine
Nicaraguans and one Frenchman
left today for Canada 10 receive
military training preparatory to
enlisting in the Free French forces
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-02
Holbrook Addresses
Kiwanians Tuesday

Stewart II. Holbrook. nationally
known writer OF Seattle, will ad-
dress the Tacoma Kiwsnis club
weekly luncheon at the winthrop
hotel Tuesday noon. Holbrook Is
directing the Keep Washington
Green" program for the state
division Of forestry for his second
successive season. The program
is sponsored this year by the
American Legion.
Besides contributing TO many
national magazines Holorook is
the author Of half dozen books.
one of them, Ethan Allen" being
a national best seller In 1910. His
newest book. Murder Out Yonder, :"
Will appear this fall.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-02
Reserve Officers
Given Assignments

PORTI.ANDLcol. ]. J. Fulmer
has issued the following orders
from Second Military Area head
quarters:
Malcolm c. Bauer. Portland. LIST
lieut.. inf. res. to Fort Lewis Sept
&. 1st Lieut. Clarke w. Henkle,
r. A. res. TO Noffett field. Calf,
Sept 4: LIST Lieut. Leonard j.
Sherwood. inf. res. Eugene 10
Vancouver barracks: Col. Bert c.
Ross, Seattle. TO Seattle port Of
embarlkstion. Sept 2.
Active duty Of Capt Robert X
Renfro, FORMER Portland attorney,
Uas continued another year.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-02
Wollo Wollo Youth
New DeMoloy Head
BEIIINGHAM- Bob n,

BELlINGHAM-Bob Hooper Of
Wslla Nalla was elected master
counsellor Of the DeMolsys AZ the
18th annual state convention
which adjourned Sunday.
Elon Sayer. Seattle. was named
senior counsellor, Gene kasper
Auburn. junior counsellor. and
Bernard Coiser. Everett. scribe.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-02
Red Bluff Back on
United Air Lines

Red Bluff. Calf. returned to-
day TO United Air Lines service
following completion of extensive
repairs on the airport there. TIA
coma Traffic Manager r. I. Nc
Lsughhn announced.
There are now IL cities In Cali
fornis which are served directly
by air from Boeing field.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-02
famous Ship Called to Sea

worked the making metal Installations building
repainng decks fixing bukhesds rew1ng snip
and putting short-wsvs equipment It vss the first NYA
project tn kind
Capt. J. McManamon commander Of the Dover
ship recently Rear Admiral John DoVne
war. used 10
and Of ts
trip, contingent 22s from University
@ Minnesota
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-02

Launched 1897. The shlp scton IN ths Spanish
L. s. Wilmington, then flagship
Yangse patrol Il years lately
navy training ship a Chicago Cleveland Toledo.
L. s. s. Dover. the famous odmer
duty probably
Atlantic patrol
Repairs made Toledo Ohio Is part .
administration project Over a