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The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-20
Reich Airmen
Attack Plane
Carrier Again
German Sources Claim Ber-
THRONE Phone Con-
nections to Be Cut
LITTLE NEWS RELEASED
Details Of Attack in Vicin-
;tv Of Canal Are Not Re-
vealed in Berlin

PERLIN, Jan. 10 R German
bonbers were reported today to
hove reached out another 1000
miles from advanced bases, presum-
ably in Italy, to drop explosives on
~militarily important detectives in
the vicinity of the SueZ Canal.
Behind them and Nazi dive-bomb'
prs which were said to have de-
Iivered another smashing attack to-
day on the crippled British air.
craft carrier Illustrious at Valletta,
Malta. was a a of facts and ru'
mors piled up drawing attention to
the Mediterranean war theater.
Strong rumors, not officially
denied. circulated in Berlin that
Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini
had a conference during the day.
A government spokesman told en-
ouirers nothing is known" and
we'll informed ources who asserted
definitely that the meeting had
been held could not say where the
Axis leaders had met or what they
had discussed.
Communications To Be Cut
Authorized sources said telephone
communication between Rome and
Berlin would be cut for the next
two days but refused to give a
reason. Several press services were
rafuced conneetionS nv the ele
phone central.
Nevertheless, calls put in late
tonight went through to Rome
without a hitch. Government
spokesman said it must have been
a slip.
One expert source, when asked
about the reported meeting, simply
answered; Cant you wait until
morning."
He gave no definite hint, how
ever, that anything would be given
out on where, whether or when the
Axis leaders had met and foreign
reporters faced a warning OF ex'
pulsion or other punishment for
espionage even if they attempted
to point out where the Fuehrer OF
Duce might be. That has been the
standing caution these many weeks
Equally unknown was what the
German bombers did in the vicinity
q Continued on Page Three; Col. y
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-20
Recalls Period
F. r. Served Under Him

Roosevelt would have little interest
today if they did lot serve to anti
cipate the high place he was to occu-
py in the life Of the republic and
- justify the unprecedented conf
dence the American people have
shown in him as a man and as chief
executive, a confidence based on his
devotion to the common veal and
the welfare of men too long forgot
ten. -.
did his official boss see that great
ness in the boy Of 1913 (after
Roosevelt had been named assistant
secretary? l should like to say he
did. 1t would be nice to pose as
prophet, and the picker of the para
gon. Did T see the world leader in
Continued on Page Eight, Col. D
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-20
Chief Ready
To Take Oath
For 3rd Term
Sends Message to Electoral
College as 1t Celebrates
in Washington
CRISIS FORMS THEME
Thousands Gather In Capt.
tai as F. R. Puts Finish
ing Touches on Talk
BY RICHARD L. TURNER

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (P) -
President Roosevelt signalized the
eve of his unexampled inauguration
as a third-term President tonight
by recalling an old 1910 issue
a message to the electoral col
lege that mo dictator would run
the risk of a free election"
His communication was received
with whoops of delight by a gay
crowd of the nations notables
gathered in the glittering ballroom
of the Mayflower hotel for a dinner
honoring the Presidential electors.
WiIlkie Booed
The audience had booed the name
of Wendell Willkie, last years re-
publican presidential candidate,
when Emery L. Frazier, senate
clerk, tremendously read the roll.
call of the states electoral vote.
Willkie himself came here from
New York and conferred with the
President and Secretary Hull prior
to his departure Wednesday for
England but he was unable to res
main for the ceremonies tomorrow
and he took no part in various
functions of the inaugural v
Mr.. Roosevelt's message touch.
ed upo-nthe-one ~ominous and per.
sistent theme of the Inauguration
democracy at a crisis.
zone thought is uppermost in my
mind in sending this greeting to
the presidential electors of the
United States" he said. II think
we must all feel a deep sense of
appreciation that we r able to
hold free elections in a free coun.
try.
That fact is to me more i'm.
pressive than the outcome Of an
election, whether national, state or
local. It bears witness to all the
world that democracy still works
and that we cling with greater
tenacity than ever to those free
through which demo-
cratic government functions.
eff we remember that no dicta.
tor would dare run the risk of a
free election we shall remain ever
.steadfast in our faith in democracy
Continued on Page Two; Col. y
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-20
Begins Comeback
Tn Petain'S Government

The reconciliation took place
aboard Petain's private train in
the village of La Ferte, the last
French settlement before the line
separating occupied and unoc-
cupied France.
Laval, who had come from Paris
wearing, as usual, his famous
white necktie-Was waiting when
the Marshal's train arrived and
boarded it Immediately for the
interview which lasted an hour and
Is minutes. Petain was in civilian
clothes.
After the meeting Laval return
ed to Paris and Petain continued
by train to Sainte Germaine Des
Posses where he took an automo-
bile back to Vichy.
Great secrecy has cloaked the
movements of French officials in
the past few days but observers
Continued on Page Three; Col. "
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-20
Text of Ambassador Daniels
address is on page 8.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10. - LR
Josephus Daniels, ambassador to
Mexico and wartime secretary OF h
navy. while young Franklin Delano
Roosevelt was an assistant secretary,
tonight fondly related the story OF
his associations with the President,
and concluded solemnly:
God bless Franklin Roosevelt"
Speaking at a banquet for presi-
Dental electors on the v of Mr..
Roosevelt's third Inauguration, Dan
iels recalled his first meeting with
the young New York state senator in
1912, and added:
"These memories of the youthful
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-20
German Planes DESTROYED
During Raids On Britain
German Bombers Downed
During Attuck on Mnlta

CAIRO, Jan. 49, Up Six
German dive = bombers were
shot down during a heavy at
tack on Malta, Britain's mid
Mediterranean island base, in a
sky battle in which two Brit
ish fighter planes also were lost
the Royal Air Force middle east
communique declared today.
(The Germans have reported
dive-b0mbers attacks on Val
letta harbor, Malta, both yes
terday and today, admitting
the loss of three planes in to-
days raid.)
The Raj said that air force
property at Malta was not sci
iously damaged and made no
mention Of a German claim to
have raided the Suez canal
zone.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-20
HEMISPHERE BASE
DEAL CONSIDERED
U. S. Would Work With
Ecuador in Building Gala.
pages Isles Stations

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador, Jan. 10
(P-A Western Hemisphere deal in
which the United States would COOP
crate in building air and naval bases
in the Galapagos Islands and help
arbitrate the long-standing border
dispute between Ecuador and Peru
was reported under consideration to-
night.
The Ecuadorean government de-
clined official confirmation or denial,
but the story persisted in high politi.
cal circles. Highly reliable informa-
ton obtained at the capital at Quito
indicated that:
1.-The United States wants bases
in the Galapagos, off Ecuadors Pa
cific coast, only if they car be o b
tanned with the complete approval
Montinued on Page Eight; Col. 81
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-20
NohtmNed on Page Three: Col. y CONTINUED on Page Eight, Col. y
OTake Message
From F. R. To Churchill

mAsHlNGToN, Jan. 10. R-
noaa aOel Willkie will take a personal
Usage Sdse from President Roosevelt to
I'M l,lie Minister Churchill of England.
bis "e President interrupted work on
hon Inauguration address today to
ana 1ne message in his own hand
coue gave 1t to Willkie during a brief
uon iehce they held at the White
NY Two men Who battIed for the
uehcy in last falls political cam.
stna hl talked in Mr.. Roosevelt's oval
Tow. Tor about 80 minutes. secre-
W 81 State Hull Was with them.
we talked about the European
bs ,aa Willkie told reporters as
a ' and the President gave me
cb'S Pleasant personal note to Mr..
forn cnlil' 1t is more than lust a
''iinal introduction"
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-20
FOUR MEN INJURED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Car Crashes Into Rear Of
Lumber = Laden Truck
North Of Holly Ridge

Four men were injured early last
night when a car driven by Step
hen Wiley, q, of Beulaville, route
two, crashed into the rear of a
lumber-laden truck, driven by Will
liam James Nets, Of Richards,
about one-half mile north Of Holly
Ridge.
Nets was admitted to Bullock
hospital for treatment Of shock
and Commissions about the body.
However, his condition was not
thought to be serious.
Wiley and two other occupants
of the car, William Chancie Gray,
81, and I. J. Gray, of B%eulaville,
route one, were given treatment
at the hospital and released.
Wiley suffered decorations about
the forehead, and the other two re-
Continued on Page Two; Col. u
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-20

The note, it was learned, intro
duces Willkie with the comment that
he has been trying to keep politics
out of the American defense sltua-
ton and expresses wishes for British
success It's salutation is 'Dear
Churchill"
The envelope containing the note
was addressed "to a certain naval
r KINDNESS of W. Willkle."
Churchill formerly was first lord OF
the admiralty and shares Mr.. Roose-
velt's interest in ships.
Willkie said he outlined to the
President his plans for the forth
coming two weeks tour Of England,
advising the chief executive that he
wanted to talk with all the officials
who could see him and that he par
Continued on Page Three; Col. ~
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-20
BRITAIN IS READY
TO BOMB RUMANIA
Has Drawn Up Detailed
Plans for Attacking Oil
Wells and Rail Lines

BELGRADE, ~Yugoslavia, Jan. 10.
"A competent diplomatic authority
said today the British have drawn
up detailed plans for bombing Ru-
mania's oil fields and rail lines but
are holding their execution in abey-
ance for fear of the effect on the
Greek war.
Although some British diplomats
in the Balkans are known to have
urged such bombings, the argument
has been that Germany would use
such action as an excuse to send
it's air force and perhaps troops as
well into Greece.
1t is generally believed in diplo'
matte circles, however, that if Ger
many made a nov against Greece
to aid the Italians, the British
would retaliate with an attack on
what the Nazis call their "expedi-
tionary force headquarters" in Ru-
mania.
The Germans are preparing Ru'
manian airports for the reception
Continued on Page Eight, Col. 81
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-20
War
Interpretive
Bv EDWARD e. BOMAR

Premier Mussolini had the answer
to his most pressing and vital ques-
ton before he entered his latest re-
ported conference with his Axis
partner.
The Nazi bombs that fell almost
simultaneously on Malta and in the
vicinity of the suez canal treasured
him that Hitler had no intention of
seeing battered Italy suffer a NOR
tai blow just now.
Nevertheless, there is nothing to
indicate that the fuehrer regards
the Mediterranean fighting as more
than a relative sideshow at this
stage of the war.
Basis of Prediction
The prediction of a crisis in the
two or three months hence
which Secretaries Stimson and Knox
gave congress was clearly based on
the general belief of neutral strate-
eists that Germany to win must de-
feat Great Britain at home rather
Continued on Page Five; Col. y
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-20
KENNEDY'S TALK
LAUDED BY FISH
Retiring Ambassador Will
Testify Before House
Group This Week

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-R-
Opponents of the administrations
lease-lend bill for aid to Britain
today applauded Ambassador
Joseph P. Kennedy's stand on the
measure, and expressed hope he
would expand on his criticism OF
it when he testifies this week be-
fore the House Foreign Affairs
committee.
In a radio address last night,
the retiring ambassador to Britain,
although urging aid for the British,
said he did not feel the nation
faced ttsuch immediate danger as
Continued on Page Three; Col. y
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-20
Hitler, Duce
Confer; New
Drive Looms
Of Meeting and Its Pos
sible Accomplishments
Are Not Revealed
IL DUCE WANTS HELP
Anxious to Feel Out Hitler
On Amount of Nazi Army
Support Available
BY ARL S. FOLT, JR.

BERN, Switzerland, Jan. 19.-R)
Adolf Hitler and Henito Mussolini
conferred today, it was reported
here in authoritative diplomatic
circles, but where they met or what
they accomplished was unknown.
Speculation, however, was that
German aggressive action in a new
direction, independently or to boil
ster Italy, is imminent.
In the past, meetings between the
two axis leaders often have por-
tended developments of importance
Italy invaded Greece the some
day as their last meeting, at Flor
ence, on Oct. %.
Petain, Laval Makeup
In the background of to6ay's re-
ported conference was the announ-
cement in Vichy that French Chief
of State Marshal Petain and his
ousted Vice Premier and Foreign
Minister Pierre Laval, have dis:
sipated" their misunderstanding.
Thus, while the presence of Ger
man troops in Rumania keeps
southeastern Europe in a foment
of anxiety wondering where Nazi
power will strike next, the way is
cleared for Laval's return to the
Vichy government, which the Ger
mans have made a major condition
for resuming stalled French-Ger-
man negotiations.
according to a Rome broadcast
heard in New York by NBC, a
meeting of "the directorate of all
Continued on Page Eight, Col. y
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-20
LIQUOR MEASURES
MAY Be OFFERED
North Carolina Legislature
May Become Three Ring
Show This Week

RALEIGH, Jan. 19.-R-Th e
legislative this week may become
a three-ring show, with the two
money committees continuing
hearings on appropriations and
taxes, and the assembly itself re-
ceiving extended controversial leg
islation.
Two liquor bills might hit the
hoppers-the hardy perennial, a
bill to provide a statewide refer
endum on the sale of liquor, and
a measure to provide an appro-
priation to teach the public the
"evils of alchohol." 1t was also
Continued on Page Eight, Col. g.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-20
KASSALA GIVEN
UP BY ITALIANS
British Motorized Units Be-
lieved to Have Entered
Italian East Africa

CAIRO, Egypt, Jan. 19- Up -
British motorized units pursuing
fleeing Italian soldiers along the
2OO-mile Sudanese front were be-
lieved tonight to have crossed the
border into Italian East Africa aft
er forcing the Fascists from Kas-
sala, the last Anglo-Egyptian Su-
dan city held by Premier Musso-
lini's men.
Their position precarious after
week of constant patrol action by
the British, the Italians withdrew
three DAYS ago from Kassala, only
IS miles from Italian Eritrea.
It was only today, however, that
the British announced re-occupa-
Cs-lL Hov ~
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-20
TREMENDOUS NAZI
DRIVE INDICATED
Fascist Writer Indicates
Push May Be Expected in
About Two Months

hoME, Jan. 10 B One of
l'aly's authoritative Fascist writer's
4tulcated today in Premier Mus
sVNils own newspaper that a ire
ineiuous Nazi offensive might be
expected in about two months.
MARIO Appelius, in an article in
ropolo D'Italia of Milan, obser-
.iae Germany had piled up vast
supplies this winter and added:
lne English high command has
more than 7O-odd days left to
N'''tn mat strategic success in the
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-20
WEATHER
FORECAST

except Sl1ghCly warmer III the noun
tains Monday; Tuesday partly cloudy,
slightly warmer in west and south por-
tons.
(By U. s. Weather Bureau)
meteorological data for the "a hours
ending 7:30 p. m. yesterday
Temperature
1:3O a. M. 40; 7:30 a. IN. 46; 80 p. m.
AZ; 1870 p. M. ~; maximum So; mini
Mum ~; mean 49; normal 46
Humidity
1:3O a. m. 81; 1870 Il. III. "A; 1:3O p. m.
81; 1880 p. m. So.
Precipitation
Total for "a hours ending 7:3O p m.
inches. Total since first OF the
month 1.16 inches.
Tides For Today
(From Tide Tables published by U. S.
Coast and Geodetic Survey.
High Low
Wilmington 3:S6p Ii :o4p
Masonboro Inlet 1855 l:O2a lisa
1:16p 7:39p
Sunrise 7:16a; sunset 5:30p; moonrise
70 :23a: moonset IL Lola.
Cane Fear river stage at Fayette-
Vile on Jan. 10, at 8 a. M, lob
feet.
CONTINUED on Page Eight, Col. 81
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-20

Continued on Page Three; Col. g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-11

what the America First Committee stands for, MT. Bissell, chairman of the Hartford group, today made the following statement:
 Principles Outlined
 Briefly, the main principles of the America First Committee are, first, n-intervention. We believe our first duty is to keep America out of foreign wars. Our entry would only destroy democracy, not save 1t Second, to preserve democ- racy. Not by act of war agroad, but only by preserving and extending 1t at home can we aid democracy and freedom in other lands.
 We are against conveys because the use of conveys will bring us in- to the war. We are for i1umanitar- ian aid in occupied countries and e strong national defense in our own country"
 Reserved seat tickets for the rally can be obtained through the Hart- ford chapter of the America First Committee, A Trumbull Street, Hartford,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-11

Carey, Janet Charron, Nancy Clark, Jean Craw, Patricia Dalton, Dor othy Daniels, Helen Daniels, Joan DeBischop, Joan Delaney, Patricia Delaney, Frances Delibro, Eleanor DiBlasi, Gertrude DiBlasi, Doretta Donahue, Rosemary Eastwood, Joan Evon, Zita Pagan, Betty Flamia, Bety Font, Dolores Giarlella, Mar cia Calvin, Marita Calvin, Frences Genesius, Elaine Ginter, Anita Gre- nier, Jeanette Grenier, Anna Hapke, Marguerite Hapke,' Barbaret Hebert, Joan Hoyt, Marion Hughson, Lucy Iacovino, Mary Lou Jordan, Betty Jane Kenny, Marion Koslowski, Ce- cile LaPorte, Mary LaMontagne, Rita LaVigne, Joan Mclaughlin, Audrey Morrison, Christine Mor- rone, Mildred Murname, Dorothy Neubert, Jean Normand Ann o. Connor, Mary Panalitis, Claire phelan, Marie Pizazno, Virginia Post, Maureen Quirk, Hazel Rabotoy, Lois Rasmussen, Phyllis Robinson, Ruth Ann Rogers, Helen Ryan, Joyce Santalucia, Dorothy Sharkey, Nancy shanahan, Doris sicard, Mary Simp- son, Frances sternberg, Gloria Stock Icy, Margaret Sullivan, Elaine We- din and Maureen Welsh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-11
HAT EXECUTIVE
 AT CONFERENCE
Joseph Moody to Address FOremen's Gathering at
 Camp Hagen

Joseph E. Moody, an executive of the Hat Corporation of America, will speak on "Ihdustrsai Relations: Lead or be Led" ct the 17th annual Connecticut industrial conference ct Camp HaEen on June 2l, it was announced this morning by 0. Are thur DuBols, chairman of the conference committee of the Indus- trial Foremen Club of the F. M. O. A. Other speakers will be Rob- ert R. West of the University of Virginia and Cecil F. Fraser of the Harvard Business School.
 Waterbury's quota is 60 dele- gates. It is expected that nearly 90 men will attend fEom the following companies: American Brass com- pany including the French Small Tube Devision, the Waterbury Brass Goods Division and the American Metal Hose Division; scovill Mfg. company including the plants at Waterville and Oakville; the Chase Brass & Coppe rcoEn- pany, including the Metal Works, Rolling Mills and the Waterbury Mfg. company; Farrel Foundry, Bristol company, Patent Button company, Shoe Hardware Division of the U. s. Rubber company, Wa terbury Clock company, Waterbury Paper Box company, Risdon Mfg, company, Seymour Smith Ss Son, Conn. Light & Power company Lux Clock company, Lee Mfg, company and the Brock-fIall Dairy,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-11
Cornetski Indicted
 In Bristol Shooting
First Degree Murder Charge Continued Until Septem.
 Der; Alleged Shotgun Slayer Held Without Bail

clock and was charged on the law by Judge Conley. They then retired to examine witnesses mad returned the indictment Q few minutes be. fore l o'clock.
 Among witnesses called before the jury was Policeman Edward O'Con- nor of Bristol, who was wounded when he and Policeman Burns were met by 8 blast from Q shotgun as they arrived at Cornetski'S home to investigate the report of disturb ance.
 Others summoned included Henry Burns of Bristol, Q brother of the victim, Alek Gudat, John Fijol, Lieutenant John c. Mclaughlin, Sergeant James Mccarthy, and Medical Examiner A. s. Bracket, all also of Bristol.
 The grand jury panel of 1S men included: Andrew Steele, East Windsor; Edward R. Woodhouse, Wetherstield: Charles A. Griswold, West Hartford; Edward A. King, East Hartford; J. Albert Oakes, Windsor; James c. Harvey, East Hartford; Frederick W. Beach, Bris- tol; George II. Cohen, Hartford; i; Robert P. Grant, Glastonbury; Frederick s. Hoffer, West Hartfodr; i; Edward c, Swan, Pennington; Ed ward H. Rollins. East Granby: El- eazur Pomeroy, Windsor; Frederick w. Vlets, East Granby; w. Harmon Carrier, Glastonbury; Sidney M. Cowles, New Britain: Erastus D, Burnham, South Windsor; Norwood T. Case, Granby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-11
YOUNG SWIMMERS
 TESTED AT YMCA
Class of SC Receiving In. structiOns Leaders COr1u
 pleting Course

Elghty.six young girls enjoyed swimming lessons at tho YMCA pool yesterday afternoon. Tests were conducted in beginners classes and in advanced classes and they will be continued next week. Blanche Levesque and Theresa Mahar passed the Minnow club test. Several girls have nearly compelled this test but they lack Q few skills which will promote them to deep wa- ter.
 The Leaders Training Course will meet just three more times. Fol- lowing ttiis Life Saving Course will be installed open to both Junior and Senior Life Savers ages l2 years and up. The course will begin about July 1.
 Those present yesterday were. Leaders: Lois LaBonne. Sally dreenlaw, Helen Ryan, Mary Simp- son, Mary Riley and Dlck Carolan, Pupils: Lois Baker, Eleanor Begley, Janet Bowen, Betsy Burns, Janet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-11
CIVIC ORCHESTRA
 TO RECEIVE $2OO
Music Appreciation Com. mittee's Campaign Here
 Noteworthy Success

The Civic Orchestra of Waterbury was awarded $200 by the local cofll- mittee of the National Music Ap- preciation Course ct @ meeting last night ii the little gallery of the Mattatuck Historical Society build ing. Tho Music Appreciation pro- ject was started in this city last winter, continuing for several weeks during which opera and symphonic records were sold. The money raised from this enterprise was stipulated to be given to some worthy music cause.
 In addition, Sio was awarded to six other music projects in this city, namely, the Bronson library, the WPA adult education program, the scholarship fund of the Mattatuck Musical Art society, the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra, Floyd Evans, who conducts the consolidated high school orchestraS, and the Boys Club band.
 Members of the local committee include: Mrs. J. Winfred Beecher, chairman; Mrs. Marjorie Nash Nuhn, treasurer; Mario Di Ceceo, Eugene Oviatt, Mrs. George Storm, Mrs. Louis Stocking, Mrs. Lucien Derouln, Walden T'rimblo, Miss Paulette Wolozin, Miss Fannie Me- Cormack, George Gentle, John Monagan, Rev. pr. John 0. Walker, Mrs. John Fruin, Mrs. Robert Birt, Mrs. Edwin Northrop, Mrs. Howard Hart, Mrs. Ethan Pendeltcn, Alex ander Aleksis, Mrs. Carl Heebner, Miss Celine Rooster, Miss Betty Mink, Miss Florence Cassidy, John Carley, Floyd Evans, Miss Alice Q!b- son, Mrs. Charles Foster, Miles Mar tin, Miss Eneline Bartlett, pr. Al- fred rinklestein, Miss Qeorgianna Wolff and James Russell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-11
SOUTH BRITAIN BRIEFS
By BILL GARRIGUs

Considerable silent chuckling goes on around this outpost ct the recent discussion of choosing only literate recruits for the U. 8. army. Unless you can read and write, you're not supposed to be able to carve up an enemy with c bayonet or nick him in the brisket ct c thousand yards.