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The Nome nugget., 1942-04-01
Japan Holds Up Her End of The Axis

Wlln plSlufIS or nlnSeIt locked arm in arm with the Soviet die tator.
 The Moscow-Tokyo agreement promised to protect Japan's back while she struck to the south. Moreover, it seemed to assure a continuation of Russia's role as a bridge between the Nazi and Jap anese allies. Matsuoka obviously made the pact on the assumption that Hitler was going to strike Southward, not eastward. Indeed, last June, right up to Hitler's as- sault on the u.s.S.R., the usually Well-infor1ned Japanese were say ing 10 me: When Suez falls, the British Empire will break up" They were waiting for Ger many's expected all-out attack on Egypt. Instead, the Fuehrer struck at Russia. One of the cas- ualties of the Rech invasion of the Soviet Union was Matsuoka. Hitler made goat of him.
 Axis Reality
 These double-crossings within the German Japanese alignment have influenced some observers to state that the Axis is a myth. Germany and Japan, so these writers maintain, are going sep arate ways. A concerted Berlin Tokyo war policy, it is claimed, is only a huge bluff. But there is an Axis. It is unfortunately, no myth. Ii is the product of Ger man-Japanese Realpolitik. It has nothing to do with sentiment, ra- cial differences or cultural back ground. It Is solidly rooted in power politics.
 The days of pre-War political manoeuvering within the Fascist International are over. Germany and Japan are both at war with the United Nations. It is to the advantage of each totalitarian partner that the other should be able to wage successful warfare.
 The Axis members cannot now afford to double-cross each other as they did before Pearl Harbor. Their fortunes are linked for the duration of the conflict. Each con tinues 10 follow it's own policies n subordinate respect. As yet, for example, Japan has not join ed Germany in war with Russia. But knowing that there is Der lin-Tokyo Axis, the Soviet keeps troops in Eastern Siberia that would otherwise be available for service against the Reich.
 German-Japanese relations boil down to this: there is more loot to be divided between the gang sters if they stick together.
 Hard-boied Realpolitikers in Berlin and Tokyo know that in some spheres their empire-build- ing programs have been compet- tive. But they believe that a German-Japanese showdown can be postponed as long as there are "decadent democracies" to plum der The Axis is a plunderbund.
 In Hong Kong a few months ago British intelligence officer put the situation to me this way: "As long as there are any mission aries left, the German and Jap anese cannibals will not have to eat each other"
The Nome nugget., 1942-04-01
Kaiser's Attitude

Kaiser Wilhelm II repeatedly showed his animosity toward the Japanese, He inveighed again t the Yellow Peril On one occa- sion he drew a cartoon showing the European powers leagued against the "YelloW Peril"
 When the British began to show uneasiness over the Reich's rapidly increasing naval power, the Kaiser expained that Ger many must be prepared for any eventualities in the East" He pointed with alarm to the grow ing Japanese Navy and admon- ished the British that they should be glad 10 see a rising German fleet.
The Nome nugget., 1942-04-01

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The Nome nugget., 1942-04-01
Move By Japan

Move By Japan
 The outbreak of World War gave Japan an opportunity to seize Germany's possessions in the Far East. Nippon declared war on the Reich on Aug. 23, 1914. Japanese participation in that conflict was largely confn- cd 10 the successful siege of the German-held port of Kiao- -Chau and the seizure of islands in the Pacific.
 After the war there was little to ind 'cate a community of Ger man and Japanese political and military interest. Even after Hit Ter came to power there was no early noteworthy change. It was not until Nov 25, 1886, that Der lin and Tokyo joined in signing he anti-Comintern pact which bound both parties to take strict measures against those who, at home or abroad. directly or in- directly, are active in the service of the Communist International or lend helping hand in its dis ruptive work
 OstenSibly this pact was direct 1 ed at the Comintern not at the Soviet Government. Every in- formed observer knew, however, that it was aimed directly at the U.SS.R. Not only was it a plan to threaten the Soviet simultan- eously from west and east, it was also confession of the isolation of both pact partners. It did not reflect German Japanese mutual trust or friendship Ii was merely an instrument of power politics. Nazis Offended
 The following year Japan plum ged into the China incident" The anti-Comintern pact gave 1 her greater freedom of action in Asia. It helped protect her right flank from Soviet intervention on behalf of China. The Nazis did not like this Japanese action. For one thing they had their own ambitions in China. For another, the war sapped Japan's strength and made her less valuable as a threat to Russia. Indeed, the Nazis considered Japan's China policy betrayal of the Berlin Tokyo anti-Soviet deal
 Two years later, in the sum mer of 1899, was in Moscow. It was the eye of the Nazi-Soviet non-aggression pact. The Nazis did not give the Japanese an ink ling of the impending diplomatic stroke that was to be the signal ] for World War II, The pact caught Japan completey unawar- es. The Nipponese were furious. About a year ago Japan's pro- Axis Foreign Minister, Yosuke Matsuoka, made an official jour- ney to Berlin and Rome. On the way back to Tokyo he stopped in Moscow. On April l3 he and Stalin came to an agreement for a non-aggression pact. Matsuoka returned triumphantly to Japan
The Nome nugget., 1942-04-01

Ladies Aid Food Sale will be held Saturday, April 4th, at Lehmann's Store.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-27

Storrs, Conn, May 27-Dr. Nathan L. Whetten dean of the graduate school at the University of Con- necticut, has been given leave of absence to accept a post with the foreign service of the State Depart Inent in Mexico, President A. N. Jorgensen said today.
 Dr. Whetten and his family have left for Mexico City.
 There are no changes anticipated in the graduate school program for the coming year, MT. Jorgensen said, and the executive committee of the graduate school has recommended to the president that Dr. P. Roy Brrammell, dean of the school of education and member of the graduate school executive commit tee for 2 years be named acting dean during pr. WhetteniS absence.
 A rural socioligist with years of experience in research, Dr Whetten has been assigned by the state de- partment to study the problems of Mexico,s rural areas as a basis for American cooperation with this Latin American nation. He is one of three rural sociologists recently added to the staff of the State de- partment for this purpose, one being assigned to Argentina and the other to Brazil.
 nY WhettAn'S headuuarterS will be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-27
Market Trade Firlned
 Up After Bad Opening
Auto Shares Began to Show Unusual Strength Cop.
 pers Were Better-O Oils, Few Other Issues Higher
rowly mixed in light trading.

rowly mixed in light trading.
 Commonwealth & Southern pre-. ferred, which lost more than 3 points yesterday on omission of the dividend, rallied 1 Ia points to 25 1-4. American Water Works pre- ferred fell ? 7-S points to 45 5-8.
 Oliver Farm Equipment and Am- erican Safety Razor made new highs for the year, while South American Gold & Platinum equaled its high.
 Johns -Manville gained 6 poi1t while U. s. Gypsum was up more than a point. Liggett & Myers pre- ferred 2 points. American Tobacco preferred rose a point. Eastman Kodak was down 2 points. Union Carbride gained point.
 Gains of q point and more were made by American Shipbuilding. American Sugar Refining, and Nor~ folk & Western. General Mills was up 3 points.
 Cotton Futures
 New York, May 27-(UP)-Cotton futures flrmed moderately in quiet 4OEeuOOl ucdAAAA8S OVdoJ' M1AA-AoJ prices were 1 to 4 points net higher.
 Buying in nearbys was largely for the account of the trade and spot houses with locals and commission house interests taking more distant options.
 Demand was fostered by the smaller-than anticipated eco re- leases of government cotton to the trade. There was little else in the news to influence dealings in either direction.
 Wool Market Boston, May 27 = (UP = Small weight of domestic fleece wools were moving on the Boston wool market, and there was some inquiry for medium territory type the United States department of agriculture re- ported today.
 Bright one-quarter blood graded combing fleeces sold at about 52 cents grease basis. There were no sales of three-eights blood fleeces. Territory tl1ree-eights blood wools were quiet in the selling end, but a small amount of one-quarter blood sold at about 95 to 9S cents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-27
Dr. Whetten Leaves
 For Mexican Capital
Dean of Graduate School at University of Connecticut
 Accepts Offer-NO Changes Expected

at the American Embassy in Mexico City, but he will do field work in various sections of the country. The family will live in Mexico City and the Whetten's two sons, Rey, 13; and Johno, 2, will attend American schools there. Dr. Whetten's as- signment continues to September 1943.
 A combination of experience in rural sociological research, knowl- edge of Mexico mad knowledge of the Spanish language fits Dean Whetten for the new post. He was born in Mexico, of American par- ents, and spent his boyhood on ranch in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, where he attended American elementary and prepara- tory schools.
 His college work was done at Brigham Young University in Utah with graduate study at University of Minnesota and Harvard. His doc- tors degree was awarded by Har- yard in 1882.
 Dr. Whetten has been at the Uni- versity of Connecticut since the fall of 1882, as a member of the staff of the Storrs Agricultural Experi- ent Station and the teaching staff of the university. He was promoted to dean of the graduate school when the school was established on its present basis in 1940. This year, the graduate school is awarding masters degrees to 19 candidates whose work has been completed un- der Dr.. Whetten's direction.
 Studies of standardization in three Connecticut towns, Windsor Wilton and Norwich, are Dr. Whet- tens best known research reports He has also published reports on relief problems in rural areas of Connecticut.
 In 1889, on sabbatic leave from the university, pr. Whetten toured Mexico with his family, travelling by trailer, and them spent several months on the Pacific coast in a study of farm populations nigrat- ing from the south and from the Dust Bowl areas to California.
 He has recently completed a study on the foreign born popula- tions of Connecticut which includes data on all sections of the state and second study on ethnic rela- tions in the Canterbury and Brook lyn areas where Yankees, Films and French Canadians are the principal groups.
 pr. Whetten is book review editor of the magazine Rural Sociology. He has translated from Spanish nu- merous articles by Latin American sociologists for publication in social science journals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-27

in the idea, insisting that modern warfare would be waged chiefly in the air. He presented plans and arguments; he made tests in pursuit planes of his own design.
 "They've still there in the files" Major de seversky said, not bit terly, but sadly. "The plans, the arguments, the reports of the tests"
 In his book, Major de Seversky explains that his arguments for long-range pursuit and fighter ships fell on deaf war department ears as far back as 1888. To prove their feasibility, the Major made long, distance hops in modified army pur- suits between New York and Los Angeles, New York and Havana, setting records on route. Of1cials said the flights proved nothing be- cause "Seversky, with his experience could fly broomstick."
 Today, the major declared, re- gently released photographs show that some of the suggested modifi- cations are finally being made. "Only now, after the Japs have struck seriously and shown the value of long-range flying, do we potentially the greatest air-power nation-begin to initiate them," he said. He insisted that had it not been for official short-sightedness" pursuit planes could have flown swiftly and with considerable safety to Hawaii, Guam, Wake and the Philippines when they needed them so badly.
 Playing those leaders of our armed services who saw the war as "a war on land and sea-" to whom "a bomber or pursuit plane was nothing but an adjunct-just another shell to throw at the en- emy." Major de Seversky called
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-27
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for long-range planes and sep arate air force like Britain's RAF WAR WILL BE
 DECIDED IN AIR
 "This is an air war;" he said. Tt will be decided in the air. We'll win it through the use of air power Of that I am certain. America has all the ingredients for mastery of the skies. Our task is to unshackle our natural aeronautical genius"
 "1t is not problem of fixing things here or there. The problem is to provide organizational set-up which will give us unified aid forces and a true aerial strategy. Our whole concept of the use of avia- tion must be revolutionized. The air force must be recognized for what it is-the primary and de- cisive sphere of modern war;"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-27
SIX RECAPS FOR
 R. W. HINE GIVEN
Fred R. Wood Awarded Z By RatiOning Board
 Farley This Evening
CHESHIRE NEWS Cheshire Phone 334
 Hubert Rigney

Cheshire, May 27-The granting of tires and tubes by the local ra- tioning board has been announced by Chairman Frederick s. Baker pr. Edward Oxnard, three tubes Gregory M. Lines, two recapped tires; Fred. R. Wood, two recapped tires and one tube; Raymond w Hine, six truck tires recapped. The board will meet this evening at the headquarters at the town hall and will consider other applications for tubes, tires and gasoline. Mrs. John Brubaker, clerk of the board is at the office every day from 1 to 5 p. m.
 The chairman of the local war bond drive, James H. Darcey is anx- ious to close the drive here on schedule and if any have not signed pledges through the school children or at the sugar rationing, they may arrange for a solicitor by contract ing either of the local postmasterS who will gladly arrange for ca1- vasser to fill in the pledge card.
 Rev. F. Waldo Savage, Mrs. Ber- nard M. Allen and Miss Esther Steiner will represent the Congrega- tional. church at the annual meeting of the New Haven Council of Con- gregational churches at the Wright Place church in New Haven.
 The annual membership drive of the Public Health Association is now in progress. Mrs. Benjamin F. Storrs of Bennett avenue is chair man of the drive.
 $50 for Teachers
 A gratuity of $50 was presented to all local school teachers yesterday in recognition of the part they played in the recent sugar and gaso- line rationing registration.
 William E. Buckingham, treasurer of the Board of Education, who made the presentations to the 20 teachers, said the cheeks were gifts of appreciation for their fine work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-27
RINALDI HELD FOR
 SUPERIOR COURT

Domenic Rinaldi, 26, of 1S8, West Farm street, charged with indecent assault was bound over to superior court under bonds of $2,500 by Judge John L. Gaffney in municipal court this morning following brief hearing.
 Rinaldi was arrested on complaint of children in the Lakewood sec- ton by Lieut.. Patrick Moylan and Patrolmen William Dwyer and Ed- ward Sullivan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-27

Branding as absurd" the deliv- cry of 200-miles hour planes by 1O-miles s-at1-hour convoy, the dark, tense aviation expert said that modification could be made on all D. s. planes, those already aloft as well as the nearly 100000 planned tor 1942 and 1943.
 Elaborating on plan mentioned in his new book Victory Thruogh Air Power" Major de Seversky said that such modification is simple matter. While he would not list details, for fear of giving away pos- sible military secrets, he said that the changes could be made. at a comparatively minor cost. What ever encumbrances would be i'm posed on the planes could be dis posed of prior to combat after ar rival at their destination.
 NATIONS HESITATION
 BRINGS DEFEAT
 More than any other single fac- tor, Major de Seversky said, the governments reliance on the con- voy as means of plane transpor- tation has been responsible for AL lied eetbacks in the Pacific to date.
 Currently, the army is flying som0 planes across-chief1y the giame bombers, which have a much longer range of flight than the pur- suit and fighter planes as they now are equipped-but Major de Sever- sky proposes that all planes be sent to their destinations under their own power.
 TRIED FOUR YEARS
 TO @.AUNCH PLAN
 It is no new crusade that this Russian born designer and ace is carrying on, this campaign for long-range planes that has come to aN angry head in his best-seller book. Three or four years ago he tried to interest the government
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-27
TOOL ENGINEERS
 MEET THURSDAY

The May meeting of the Southern Connecticut chapter of the Ameri- can Society of Tool Engineers will be- held Thursday night at o'clock at WiIcox's, Savin Rock. Lee Well Ter, development engineer for the General Electric Co, Schenectady will speak on Actions of Metal Cutting Tools as Seen Through the Hlgh Speed Camera"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-27
EMORY H. PRICE
 IS LEADING CARY

Jacksonville, Fla, May 27-(UP)- With returns nearly complete, Em- ory H. Price was leading J. c. Cary by approximately 160O votes today in the run-off Democratic primary for the second congressional dis trict.
 Returns from 23S precincts out of 266 gave price 22,444 votes and Cary 20,845.
 The winner in the run-off primary will succeed Rep. Lex Green, who won the nomination for congress- man at large in the first primary three weeks ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-27
HENRY A.LONCTO
 IS IN FOR LIFE

Hartford, Conn.,, May 27.-(UP)- Henry A. Loncto, %, today began 8 life term in states prison for the murder of his wife, the former Hazel Shortt, Feeding Hills, Mass, on Feb. IT. A nolle was entered on the count in the indictment charg- ing him with the first degree mur- der of his daughter, Joyce, 8, who was shot the same time as her mother. Loncto pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the shoot ing of his wife. Another child, Judith, 5, also was shot, but she re- covered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-27
REV. R. ANDERSON
 HARTFORD SPEAKER

Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, will speak tonight at the annual memor- ial service of the Hartford chapter, YDVA at Soldiers field, wilson. MT. Anderson is state chaplain of the YDVA and department chaplain of the American Legion. John c. Car ter, commander of the Hartford chapter, will be in charge of the service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-27
NEW BUS ROUTES
 WERE APPROVED

Hartford, Conn, May 27.-(UP)- The state public utilities comnis- sion today granted two applications for bus routes for United Aircraft Corp. war workers.
 The commission granted the ap- plicat!ons of Edward and Albert Menditto, South Coventry, to op- crate line from South Coventry tc East Hartford; and to Harold J. A Collins, Mapping, to operate g route from Mapping to East Hart ford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-27
NO MYSTERY AT ALI

Boston, May 27.-(UP)-A short lived murder mystery" in Boston's Chinatown was solved today when Medical Examiner Timothy Leary reported that bones found several hours earlier in a garbage can were thous of bear-identity and cause of death unknown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-27
Dance Friday

Dance Friday The Polish-American club will sponsor a dance at the Chapel street hall Friday night from p. m. to l a. m. Victor Zembruski'S Radio Orchestra will provide music. w. Krayeski and O. Grohoski are the committee on arrangements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-27
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, May 27 (UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through May 18th, compared with a year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $27,2S9, ,433,27S.O3 $11,002, ,296, ,053. .95
 War Spending $21,522,014,972,80 $ 5,293, ,S45, ,103.46
 Receipts $10,215, 5,8SO,101.13 s 6,253, $50, ,466.O7
 Net Deficit $16,9so, o,sS2,476.9O s 4,7O1,7s1,ss7.ss
 Cash Balance : s,o45.246.690.36 $ 1,9s5.574,142.4s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-27
YMCA PRESENTS
 POLISH PROGRAM

Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis spoke at "Pollsh Night" celebration at the Y. M. c. A. last night under the auspices of the Committee to Defend America. More than 250 attended and viewed motion pictures of the destruction Of Poland by the Nazis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-27
BOYS IN SERVICE

Raymond Klimasewski of Union City and Joseph c. Carroll of Bris- tol who enlisted in the U. s. navy through the local recruiting office May 28, have started their prelim- mary training at the Newport sta- ton, according to word received at the local office today.
 Several vacancies exist in the U. s. navy for second and third class radio technicians, it was announced today. Applicants must be holders of commercial or amateur radio li- censes or must have experience in radio transmission with high fre- quency design. Successful candi- dates will be sent to 8 commercial school for preliminary instructions.
 Officers of the local U. S. marine recruiting station showed pictures of the marines in action and Pacific island bombings before two groups yesterday. Staff Sergeant Maxwell F. Dickerson and Sergeant Charles Siers conducted a showing before a meeting of draft board officials in the City Hall, while Staff Sergeant Richard J. McCann and Sergeant Charles LaForest showed the movies at the Meriden town hall at a mass meeting called to honor the marines and the navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-27
By ELMER 0. WALZER United Press Financial Editor

New York, May 27- (UP) - Strength in automobile shares inc parted a flrmer tone to the stock market after early irTegularity. Trading was light.
 Chrysler reached 50 up 1-4 and General Motors 35 3-4 up 3-4 both at new highs for the year. Steels held steady to firm. Coppers firmed small amounts. Oils mercantile is- sues, building issues and some util- ities were higher. Rails were nar-