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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-15
JUCOSLAWA IS
 FACING CRISIS
Hitler Wants Her to Stay Neutral Despite His
 Balkan Moves

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Belgrade, Feb. 15.-(UP)-Adolf Hitler seeks assurances that Jugo- slavia will stay neutral despite new German moves in the Balkans, it was reported today as Jugoslav statesmen returned from confer enceS in Germany.
 Premier Dragisha Cvetkovitch and Foreign Minister Alexander Cincar- Markovitch returned from their conference with Hitler and Reich Foreign Minister Joachim von Rib bentrop at 11:53 a. m. today.
 They went directly to the palace of Prince Regent Paul to report.
 It was said here that the Jugoslav statesmen were not empowered to conduct any negotiations with Ger many or to take any final stand on any questions raised by Hitler.
 According to political quarters Hitler did not make any demands of the Jugoslavs. He limited him. self to stressing the importance of Jugoslav neutrality despite any new turn in the war, it was said.
 A meeting of the inner cabinet was expected to follow the confer ence of the statesmen with Prince Paul.
 A report published in the gov- ernment organ, Vreme, was regard ed as significant today because it was timd to coincide with the re- turn of the premier and foreign minister from Germany.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-15
Bitter Battle Pending On Birth Control Laws
Protestant Ministers Defend Dr.. BarstOw Against Criticism By Rev. Andrew J. Kelly-Bills to Be
 Heard By Committee Headed By Local Senator

Signs of the bitter battle impend- ing in the state legislature over birth Control are seen in state ment by 20 Protestant ministers at Hartford defending Rev. Dr. Rob- bins w. Barstow against criticism made by Rev. Andrew J. Kelly, Catholic pastor in the Capital City. The ministers, all members of the clergy division of the Connecticut Committee to Make Birth Control Legal, declared that most of the Protestant clergy of Hartford stands squarely with Dr. Barstow and so do more than $50 of the leading Protestant clergymen of this state."
 Several months ago Father Kelly resigned from an inter-faith group at Hartford, composed of Protest ants, Catholics and Jews, because of the birth control issue. He has been outspoken in opposition to plans by the state organization to have birth control and dissemeni- nation of birth control information legalized by statute.
 Birth control bills filed in the General Assembly will be heard be- fore the committee on public health and safety, of which Senator Ed ward P. Egan of Waterbury is chair man. Senator Egan has already de- clared himself against pro-birth control measures.
 The Connecticut Committee to Make Birth Control Legal, which has a number of Waterbury clergy men and laymen as members, will center its efforts toward the pas sage of two bills. One, a senate bill, would allow hospitals and similar institutions to advise and prescribe for married persons regarding mar riage problems" and give such per- sons access to medical Information and supplies conducive to health" :" The other, house bill, would allow hospitals and similar institutions to disseminate information or pre- scribe contraceptive devices to meet the health problems, of married wo- men,"
 The Hartford ministers statement declared that none of these men would seek to impose their views" on Catholics and that Catholics should not seek to impose Catholic views on them. Catholic spokesmen retort that a. stand against birth control is not church pronounce ment but is based on Gods moral law which no church can change.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-15
BRIDGE HEARING
 SCHEDULED
Benefits, Damages to Property Owners Will Be
 Considered By Board

An early hearing on benefits and damages for property owners in connection with the erection of the new Baldwin street bridge will be held by the bureau of assessment. . John DiCorpo, assistant city clerk, said today that the hearing may be held late next week or early the following week.
 If the bureau of assessment is able to reach speedy agreements with property owners, it's report will be ready for submission to the board of aldermen at that groups meeting the first Monday in March. Alder manic approval. will pave the way for the calling of bids for the ma jor project.
 It Is expected that virtually the entire balance remaining in the bridge bond fund, somewhat over $90,00O, will be needed to pay the cost of the bridge, which will re- place the present outmoded bridge across the Mad river.
 City offlcials say that no further serious delays toward start of the project can be seen and that con- struction will be completed this year. Erection of the bridge has been planned for several years but each year the plan has met post ponement.
 It is reported that the Scovill Manufacturing Company has agreed to plans for the layout and grade of Baldwin street in connection with the new bridge, withdrawing a previous objection to plans. Other property owners are also understood to be satisfied with the citys plans.
 Notices to property owners of the hearings before the bureau of as- sessment will be sent out as soon as prelimintaries have been com- pleted by the bureau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-15
SUICIDE SQUADS
 PARTLY SUCCEED
Britain Claims Parachut= ists Achieved Objectives
 in Southern Italy

London, Feb. 15-CUP)-Britain confirmed today that in its first mil itary raid against the Italian main land it had dropped parachute troops in southern Italy, and its confirmation implied that some of them had fulfilled their mission, escaped and returned to base.
 It was disclosed that the objective was to demolish certain objectives connected with ports in southern Italy.
 After A hours of complete silence regarding Italian reports or the parachutist landings, Britain re- leased its story in a conmunique from the ministry of information which said:
 "Soldiers dressed in recognized military uniform were recently dropped by parachute in southern Italy. Their instructions were to demolish certain objectives con- nected with ports in that area. No statement can be made at present about the results of the operations but some men have not returned to their base"
 Thus the implication was clear that some of the suicide detachment had escaped and returned to base
 British planes had raided the Italian coast, Sicily, and the north- ern industrial area: British war ships, steaming up to Genoa harbor had blasted that great port with hundreds of tons of shells.
 But the portentous parachute landing, first indication of recent British intimation that surprises are in store for Italy" was the first military attack direct on the soil oi Italy.
 1t had been known for many months that British troops selected for intelligence. strength, endurance and intrepidity, had been trained ai parachutlsts.
 Itaiy's announcement of tho land inga yesterday --thfe full days, ac' cording to the Italian coInmuniqu' after the parachutiSts had beer (coniinued on Page D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-15
COPPETOCLAIME IS
 DENIED BY FAMILY
Mrs. Mcdonald Denies Giv= ing Permission for Gas
 Station Work

The Coppeto-McDonald feud over the Peck property bill-boards and impending "stream-l liner" lunch wagon threatens to reach climax in the courts. Today Mrs. Mcdonald emphatically denies she ever gave Atty. Ralph Coppeto permission to go ahead with plans for the pro- posed gasoline station. stating that she never did hold such a conver- sation with him. And I want that put in the paper" she added.
 Last night Atty. Coppeto, as rep resentatiye for his brother. Dr. C.. James Coppeto, owner of the Peck property, told the Democrat he spoke with Mrs. Mcdonald prior to making application with the city zoning board for special exemption so that a gas station might be built, and she (Mrs. McDonalD gave him permis- sion to proceed.
 Subsequently, through her lawyer, Charles O'Connor. Mrs. Mcdonald opposed the application. and the zor1ing board rejected the Coppeto petition.
 Shortly after. Atty. Coppeto an- nounced that a ten-year lease was signed with chain restaurant con- cern. In the meantime, a huge billboard eclipsed the west side of the Mcdonald home.
 But that isn't all. According to plans revealed yesterday the stream liner lunch cart will extend the length of the lot just under the hill- board. A hot-dog stand. open grill, newspaper counter, and ice cream emporium will shortly make their appearance.
 Members of the McDonald family claim spite. Coppeto said 1t was a simple and matter of fact business deal. Time marches on." said he. "the world goes ahead, and we plan to keep up with it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-15
CIVILIANS KILLED
 IN BRITISH RAID


 Berlin, Feb. i5 -CUP)- Strong formations of British bombing planes killed or wounded several" civilians during the night in an at tack on western Germany. the of- ficial news agency said today.
 It was asserted that the planes failed to do military damage be- cause of strong anti-aircraft gun defense.
 German bombing planes attacked military ohjectives' In London, 1t was said.
 (Londor reported five persons killed wien & bomb struck an of- flee building and Ave killed by Q bomb which struck in . street out- side Q church yard)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-15
FORMER KING OF
 SPAIN VERY ILL
Had Heart Attack During Night; Condition Today
 Called Grave

Rome, Feb. 15-UP) - Former King Alfonso XIII of Spain had a new heart attack during the night and physicians reported his condi- ton grave today.
 Doctors hastened to his bedside and injected Stimulant hypoder- mically.
 The former king, who on Jan. 15, as it was disclosed Thursday, signed a proclamation giving up his right to the throne in favor of his son Juan, Prince of Asturias, was re- ported resting quietly this morning.
 Physicians agreed, however, that his condition was most serious.
 Alfonso suffered a heart attack Wednesday. He improved rapidly but was advised to take a complete rest.
 The Prince of Astllrias remained with Alfonso at the Grand Hotel, where the former Spanish king has maintained residence for several years.
 Alfonso is 54. Born a king nearly six months after the death of his father Alfonso XII, he fled Spain in 1881 but did not renounce his right to the throne.
 It was disclosed only this week that Alfonso abdicated in favor of his son Juan Jan. IS. Spaniards be- lieved Juan will soon be made king of Spain though Generalissimo Francisco Franco would remain the executive leader.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-15
FIRE THREATENS PLANT

Boston. February IS. = CuP) - Three hundred nlgiit-shift ems ployes of tho Dorchester Chocolate plant Of Walter Baker and Com pany. Inc, continued working last night when Q two-alarm fire broke out on the top floor and threatened the six-story brick building. Fire men were forced to hack Into par- tltlonS to uncover the blaze. which caused e3,O00 damage. CareloSa smoking was cited co the cause.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-15
Chilean Journalist
 To Work in Boston

Boston, Feb. IS CUP)--Luis Ignaclo silva. 24. editorial staff member of La Union. Valparaiso, Chile. newspaper, arrived here toe day to work several months on the Boston Globe.
 He is one Of seven Chilean news papermen who left eantiago Jan. % to serve on seven United States newspapers aS Q move to strengthen cultural ties botwon tho two nae tlens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-15
ALLEYS BURNED

Natick, Mass, Feb. i6--tuPl-- Sixty men and women bowlers fled to safety last night when c two alarm Are swept the Kemp bowling alleys causing eiO,O00 iosS. Eight alleys were ruined by water, but iiremen prevented the blaze from spreading to six stores in the saine building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-15
WAR IN EUROPE A YEAR AGO,
 FEB. 145, 1040
By United Press

By United Press
 Russlan eeInmunlque reported successful actions on the Kareil. an IsthmuR of Finland. Capture of 8 defensive Qualifications, inc cludlng a Iron and concrete ar- tlllcry forts claimed.
 President Roosevelt began his vacation trip on the cruiser Tus- oaioogn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-15
BOY DROWNED

S.reols. 2. z. rebruary is. - CUp) - Earl Johnson. 6, drowned when he broke through fec on c pond near here yesterday while at- tempting to retrieve . stick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-15
The Weather

Clearing Tonight; Fair.
 Cold on Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-15

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-15

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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-10-16
MO0SEHEART
FILMS COMM
Ely Lodge to Sponsor Show
in Community Center
Saturday, Oct. Is.

Two pictures showing life at the
child city of Mooseheart will be eX-
hibited here Saturday, Oct. %, under
the sponsorship of Ely lodge No. 1880,
Loyal Order of Moose.
Leroy Crooks, graduate of Moose
heart, will exhibit the pictures, the
Pursuit of Happiness" and a sound
color travelogue of Mooseheart, young
America"
Mr.. Crooks graduated from Moose
heart in 1888 and has since Travelled
quite extensively in connection with his
work as acknowledgement, producing
several fine color features of his own,
and also working with Grantland Rice
and M. G.. M. location outfits.
The main feature of the evening
entitled Pursuit of Happiness" is
undoubtedly one of the most outstand-
ing films of it's kind ever produced
In addition to the two feature films,
Mr.. Crooks will also have with him a
news reel and will then deliver a short
lecture.
The officers and members of the
local Moose lodge extend their invi-
tation to the general public to be in
attendance at this open meeting, to
be held in the Community Center
auditorium starting at 8 p. m. Two
attendance prizes will be given. Ad-
mission is free.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-10-16
ARMISTIcE BALL
Sat-, NOV. 9Th

Tickets are now on the streets for
the Armistice Ball by the Veterans of
Foreign Wars for the benefit fund Of
the organization to furnish every Ely
boy in army camps with a copy of The
Ely Miner weekly and also diary.
The subscriptions for the papers
being sent out are furnished jointly
by the Miner and v. F. w. and every
week bundle of letters from the boys
arrive telling how much the gift is
appreciated.
The newspaper is considered of more
value than letter from home inso-
far as news of the community is con-
cerned. This does not mean that par
ents and friends of boys in the serv-
ice should desist from writing a letter
as the personal and family touch means
much to the young men away from
home, besides the intimate details of
family life are not printed in the
paper.
You can help a muchly appreciated
cause by buying one or more of the
tickets when the solicitor calls on you.
This will not only insure you to help
a good cause but also to furnish you
with an opportunity to dance to the
best Of music.
The ball will be given on Saturday.
Nov. 8, instead of as previously stated
as Monday, Nov. IL.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-10-16
Law CATCHES
II vAMDALS
Youths Pilfer Cars on Echo
Trail, Enter Cabin, Tear
Airplane Apart.

Eeventeen Ely youths found it didn't
pay to disobey the law because of the
efforts of local officials. The II have
appeared or will appear before a
county probation officer here for hear
ings. If first offense the usual pro-
cedure is to place them on probation,
and if already offenders to inf1ict
more severe penalties
-Four of the youths were declared to
have pilfered automobiles parked along
the Echo trail, and four others were
charged with entering a cabin. An
other was apprehended after he re-
moved an overcoat from an Ely bust
ness house.
Eight were said to have confessed
destroying an airplane on the airport
by ripping canvas off the wings and
fuselage and shooting at it with guns
Damage done, which included break
ing windows, puncturing tires, and re-
moving instruments and other parts,
was estimated at about $3.50.
No action in the airplane case was
taken by the probation officer, pend
ing the settlement of damages or
pressing of charges by the ships
owner.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-10-16
Monies AvdiLabLe to City in
1912 May be Somewhat
Under This Years.

Total income available to the city of
Ely for operating expenses in 1912
may be somewhat under that for
1941, according to estimated figures
obtained by The Miner.
Income from taxation may decrease
SIS, 500 because of an expected decrease
in valuations, but this loss in income is
offset by decrease of about the same
amount in the state loan fund, or the
fund from which payments on bonded
Indebtedness are made.
The net amount available from tax
alton for next year is estimated at
$199,968, but few hundred dollars
under that estimated for the present
year.
Assuming that the new rates for the
proposed one-meter system will be
adopted and put into operation for
next year, the city will have an esti-
mated 100000 income in the water
and light fund, as compared with an
estimated $4,000 this year. The de-
crease results from the proposed rate
schedule, which is expected to come
up before the council before the year
is over for acceptance or rejection. If
the present system is retained the loss
in income will not materialize.
To be conservative in estimating in
come for 1912, receipts from licenses,
fees, and collections, and court re-
ceipts are set at a figure somewhat
lower than that expected for 1941. The
library board has notified the city that
ST. Louis county may allocate only ST.
500 for the rural section of the city
library as compared with $4,000 received
in past years.
Total income estimated for 1912 is
1923 ,96828, or about $4,000 under that
expected for 1941, excluding $4,000
special collections in the water and
light fund which are deducted for
purposes.
This decrease in income, however,
may be somewhat smaller than esti-
mated, but it must be considered in
planning next years expenditures.
Tonight the city council will meet
for the second time this
week to plan expenditures for next
year.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-10-16
DISTRICT COURT
LASTS One HOUR
October Term Very Short; to
Reopen on October ~
With Jury.

Judge Bert Fesler, Stanley Gilpin,
court reporter, Joseph Klobuchar,
deputy clerk and Adolph Dolenshak,
court officer, opened the october term
of District Court here Tuesday at
100.
Five cases were on the calendar and
all were disposed of in an hour and
Judge Fesler and his attendants left
for Duluth to return here on October
81 when the cases not transferred or
otherwise settled will be tried.
The appeal case of Tony Pluth VS..
Edward Skantze was transferred from
jury to a court case to be heard
on October %, at $50 a. m. P Mos
catelli is attorney for the plaintiff and
A. w. Nelson fir the defendant.
The automobile actions of Toivo
Niemala VS.. Gerda Lindberg and John
Ostlund VS.. Gerda Lindberg were
transferred to the Virginia November
term. D. A. Bourgin is attorney for the
plaintiffs in the actions and Holmes,
Mayall, Reavill & Neimeyer, for the
defendant, Miss Lindberg.
A new jury action, entitled Louis
Deyak VS. Vermilion Mining Co.,
Corp, Joe Robich and Matt Deyak,
was filed on Oct. 6 and was to have
been tried at this term of court. This
case was continued to the term OPEN
ing here on Oct. 81. George Lommen
is attorney for plaintiff and F. j..
Rosemeier, Gillette, Nye, Harries and
Montague for defendants.
The court action of G. A. Carlson
VS.. Mary Nelson, Richard Nelson,
Arthur Erickson, Peter Nelson and
Arthur Aubin was transferred to the
Virginia November term. M. F. Tep-
licky represents the plaintiff and M.
H. Mcmahon is attorney for the de-
PENDANTS Mary and Richard Nelson.
Judge Fesler indicated before his de-
parture on Tuesday it was his inten-
ton to draw a jury for the October
u term and that it would be called
in case they are needed which at
present appears very probable.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-10-16

E. c. BOLITHO, local Boy Scout
executive, has announced the dates
for boards of review and courts of
honor for the Vermilion Range coun-
Gil for the year 1941-42 Bolitho is
chairman of both groups.
On the board of review are Bolitho,
Sigurd F. Olson, Ray Reigel, and on
the court of honor are Bolitho, Thomas
Murn, John Dragavon, Olson, and
Reigel. Ely Scoutmasters are Steve
Smrekar, I. L. Reid, Lynn Paulson,
Rudolph Banovetz, Bernard Hutar,
Duane Myers, and the Rev. Douglas
Ollila
The calendar follows:
Oct. 30-Board of review, Ely, 4 p.
m.
Nov. Court of honor, Soudan
school, 1880 p m.
Nov. 27-Board of review, Ely, p.
m.
Jan. 8-Board of review. Ely, p. m.
Feb. 5-Board of review, Ely, p. m.
Scout week-Court of honor at a
time and place to be selected.
Mar. 5-Board of review, Ely, 4
p. m.
April BOARD of Review, Ely, 4
p. m.
April 23-Board of review, Ely, 4 p.
m.
April 30-Court of honor. Wash
ington auditorium, 1880 p. m.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-10-16
Work on Rehabilitation
Program Gets Under Way
Increased Employment to Iron
Range People Objective
of Organization.

R. w. BaSSett, with headquarters in
Chisholm, is in charge of the range
resources and rehabilitation program,
designed to develop ways of increas-
ing employment and income for the
residents of those counties in which
the depletion of natural resources has
caused unemployment. The money
available for this purpose is not ex-
pected to be used to extend the re-
lief program but rather to reduce the
amount so required.
A program as complicated and ex-
tenSive as this requires the eStab-
lishment of advisory committees to
initiate and review any and all pro-
posals to accomplish the hoped-for
results. Procedures have been developed
by dividing the job among various
livelihood occupations such as MIN
ING, FORESTRY, AGRICULTURE,
VOCATIONAL TRAINING, RECRE-
ALTON, LOCAL GOVERNMENT. In
each case a committee representing
the best experience in the state will
be organized to advise on specific
things to do. These committees will
be announced when completed.
Each committeeman is encouraged
to discuss his phase of the work with
as many groups and individuals as
possible, thus offering opportunity for
the presentation of suggestions.
These committees, together with the
rehabilitation office in Chisholm,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-10-16
NO SEASON ON
SPRUCE GROUSE
Local Wardens Urge Hunters
Not to Confuse Bird With
Ruled Grouse.

Hunters should use care that they do
not shoot Canada spruce grouse, mis-
taking them for partridge, local game
WardenS state.
The season is closed on the spruce
grouse, sometimes called the spruce
hen or fools-hen. Some of these birds
have been shot by hunters who are
unable to distinguish between this
bird and the ruffed grouse, or by
hunters who shoot first and look later,
the wardenS declare.
Hunters are especially warned to
watch for the spruce grouse in the
area adjacent to state highway No.
between Ely and Finland where the
birds are quite numerous and several
violations have been detected.
In size the Spruce Hen will measure
only one-half to three-fourths the size
of ruffed grouse. The markings on
the breast of the smaller bird are
definitely black and white rather than
the gray and white of the ruffed
grouse The Canada spruce hen has
a red ring around its eyes, easily seen
on the male bird even at some distance
and apparent on the female at close
hand. Other characteristics are the
brown band across the tail feathers at
the tail is smaller and rounded. The
spruce hen will not flush as readily
as the ruffed grouse and when flushed
will not fly more than to the nearest
tree where it will sit and watch the
hunters.
When wardens inspect hunters bags
and discover these birds it becomes
incumbent upon them to take the
hunter into court on the charge of
taking these birds during closed sea-
son. The hunters gun must be con-
fiscated and his license voided upon
conviction.
Asking for cooperation of hunters in
protecting this bird are Wardens Will
liam Hanson, Arvid L. HaSsel, Joe
Roman, and Knute Bergman.