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The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-14
LAVAL RUNS NEW FRENCH
 GOVERNMENT
Move Hints Break in ReIa. lions with United
 States

BERN, Switzerland, April IA = Marshal Henri Petain has agreed under German pressure, to re- organize his Vichy government un- der pro-Axis, former Vice-Premier Pierre Laval for renewed collabor- ation with the Nazis, and this may lead to a diplomatic break with the United States, foreign diplomat ic sources said today.
 These sources said that Laval will return to the French Cabinet Thursday under the new title of Chief of Government They said that under the present plans fof the prospective reorganization France will pass completely into the Axis sphere.
 Aged Marshal Petain, although remaining Chief of State" in the new government, will become only a figurehead. ce-Premier Jean Darlan will retain only his title as Foreign Minister.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-14
IRAN CUTS RELATIONS
 WITH LAPS
Asidtie Supply Center with AIIies-Sends All Axis
 Agents Home

TEHERAN, April 14-Iran has severed diplomatic relations with Japan, cutting off the fountainhead of Axis propaganda to Islamic neighbors.
 This allied occupied Asiatic king dom is on the supply route to Russia on the Eastern Mediter- ranean.
 The Iranian government notified the Japanese minister, IchikaWa, that he must leave within the week along with his six diplomatic mili- tary attaches.
 The rupture followed the removal of six major Axis agents in a -e- mote section of Southwest Iran. A stream of Axis propaganda has been traced to the Jap legations af- ter Iran broke relations with Ger many and Italy and became an ally of Great Britain and Russia in August.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-14
The W ashinqto ion Merry Go Round
By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT s. ALLEN

WASHINGTON Patrick Kennedy, former U S. Ambassador to the Court of St. James's, scarce ly has been on speaking terms with the President of the United States since he returned from London.
 Once the two were great friends, but Kennedy differed radically with Roosevelt regarding the war, con- tended that the Presidnt was go- ing too far in aiding Britain. Most of last year. therefore, Joe sulked in the background, frequently re- ferred to Roosevelt in derogatory language
 The other day, however, the President wrote Joe Kennedy a letter, making the amazing proposal that the Ambassador take over the construction of all merchant ships for the war program. This is one of the most important jobs in the Government.
 Ex-Ambassador Kennedy did not accept with alacrity. He wrote back a letter outlining the terms and conditions under which he would take the job.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-14
JAp5 MA K E BIG CLAIMS
 OVER BATAAN
Assert 40, ,0OO Soldiers, h. tIuding IA Generals,
 Taken as Prisoners

TOKYO, April 14-The Japanese Imperial headquarters communique declared today that Jap forces cap- tured 10000 prisoners, including i5 generals from the beginning of the Bataan offensive up to last Sun day
 The report said that of these, 6,700 were United States troops as distinguished from native Filipino fighters.
 Among the Generals mentioned are Edward P King, Jr.. identified as the Commander of the United States forces on the peninsula; AL bert Jones, designated as the Com mander of the First Army Corps; George Parker. Jr., of the Second Army Corps and Gen. Filipi Fran cisco, the Commander of the Fih- pino forces.
 Among the booty listed is 196 guns, including heavy artillery. 320 guns, 500 automatic rifles, 10000 rifles, l24 tanks and ar mored cars, 220 cars and other arms and munitions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-14
 N 0 | a Dor
 Legislation
Secretary Knox Tells Con- Qress 40-Hour Week
 Means Confusion

WASHINGTON. April 14-Secre- tary of the Navy Frank Knox told Congress today that suspension of the 40-hour week law would result "only in confusion and delay"
 Knox opposed the flat percentage limitation on war profit and urged cessation of the industrial disputes over the closed shop issue
 He said there is no need for labor legislation as far as the Navy is concerned, and hinted that the President soon might lay down a national labor policy, saying he wouldn't be surprised" at such ac . tion.
 The Secretary advocated the freezing of present union status ,n industry for the duration of the war, but argued that this should be done by voluntary agreements and that Congress should wait at least 30 or 50 days before taking legislative action to that end.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-14
Graft Supporting Island h. vdsion Sunk by U. 5.
 Torpedo Midget
ENEMY IS UNABLE ,s'i
 TO ADVANCE INLAND
Crushing Force of Tanks, Dive Bombers Face Am-
 eritdns and Fi|ipinos

WASHINGTON, April 14-Fight- ing against huge odds, the be- leaguered force of American and Filipino troops are reported holding the Japanese at bay at the south central island of Cebu despite the weight of numbers and the crush ing force of tanks and dive bon1p- CTS supporting the drive.
 The Japanese apparently are un- able to push their way inland from the coastal area where they have landed at several ports.
 Communications Broken
 The fate of the Cebu defenders is matter of gloomy speculation since communications between the island and Corregidor Fortress were disrupted for more than three days. Reestablishment of communications early today however gives the re- invaders.
 port of stubborn resistance to the
 This mornings War Department communique disclosed that accord ing to the reports, the enemy force thrusting on Cebu. 300 miles south of Corregidor is estimated at 12,- 900, and they reached the shores of the island under a covering fire from Japanese warships. one of which was large cruiser and which was sunk by a small Ameri- can torpedo boat of the defending force.
 Manila Bay Under Fire
 Corregidor and other fortified is- lands in Manila Bay are continu- ing to be under fire of enemy pat- teries from both sides of the bay but the forts are still replying with counter fire.
 Japanese bombers made four raids today, according to late afternoon advices received by the War De- partment from Corregidor, and some casualties resulted.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-14
Shipping Congressrrlanls Going After Non-esseniiaI
 Government Spending Now

ly method that could be used. He's trying to cut the $16,O00000 block in half by chipping off a few thou sands here, a few there. Each stroke on the chisel requires spe- cial amendment. There would have to be more than 40 of them.
 For example. one of the amend- ments would cut the forest service travel expense from $573,000 to S563 100, a saving of only $9,900.
 When Monroney started bring his amepdments to the floor, the House showed a marked lack of interest, so much so that it was difficult for him to get more than a 5 minute debate at the start. Con- gressional leaders were so disinter- ested that some left the floor. When the vote was taken and Mon roneys first amendment lost by only six votes, administration lead- CTS sat up and took notice.
 The fight has just started, Mon rcney says. If the trend continues
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-14
Thirteen Big Flying Boats Smashed in B0mb-
 ing Raid
EIGHT HUNDRED MILE
 ARC UNDER ASSAULT
American Volunteer Group Also Get Seven Air.
 craft of Nippons
tBY ASSOCIATED PREss)

According to communique from New Delhi, India, American and British fliers have struck strong blows in the defense of India and have threatened Japanese fleet of three battleships, five aircraft carriers and other warships in the Bay of Bengal
 The dispatch also claimed that l3 big flying boats were smashed among the Andaman Islands, -n an attack on an airdrome.
 From Burma, the report came that the Japanese had used these 13 flying boats in a long range scouting patrol and that during the bombing of the airdrome they were sunk, set afire or damaged when the RAF struck in an 800-mile arc acrosss the Bay of Bengal and found them anchored in the harbor of Port Blair, which is the poten- tial springboard in the Andaman Islands for Indian invasion.
 The British said that another communique reported that the Japs lost seven aircraft when the in domitable American Volunteer Group, the Flying Tigers, fiercely attacked Japanese who were raid ing an American Volunteer Group airdrome in the northern Shan states in Burma at low level Fri day. Three more Jap planes are said to have been destroyed by the Tanks Sunday at Toungoo.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-14
Allied Pliers Hit BLous, Lndia's Defense
Germans Get Jiiters
 As Threafof Invasion
 0fEurope Now Hinied

swered by bravado reports from the Berlin correspondent of the Stock holm Democraten who declares the German High Command spokesman as saying, We are expecting an invasion at any time. Let them try it. We are ready"
 A radio broadcast fom Rome, picked up here said Italy is already prepared for any move at invasion.
 The neutral reports received here dclare that Canadian troops have been assigned to make the spear head drive.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-14

LONDON, April IA Reports reaching here from neutral capitals indicate that the German High Command is resigned to an im- pending invasion of Europe by the Allied Forces and are afraid the attack vii come at a place where it is not expected.
 It is said that the visit of Ameri- can Chief of Army Staff Gen. George c. Marshall and Harry l.. Hopkins in London, which has been widely publicized, has given Berlin an advanced case of jitters. This assertion of jitters however is an-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-14
By JACK sTINNETT

WASHINGTON, April IA A young Democratic ong gre m a n from Oklahoma who has strung along with the administration on most matters but has been snlplng away at essential government spending for the three years that he has been in office, has finaiiy got himself a cause that Is max ing talk on the Hill and may even get results.
 Rep. A. s. Mike Monroney IS waging an almost one-man cam paign to do away with what he describes as the Department of Ag- riculture's unnecessary Pullman car farmers"-department officials and employees who do lot of train travelling.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-14
Petain Bows 10 Hitler
 Forms New CoIIdb0r- dti0n Cabinet
DIPLOMATIC DEFEAT
 FOR UNITED NATIONS
Pro-Axis Government May Give Germany Use
 of French Ships
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS,

From Vichy it was announced to- day that Marshal Henri Petain's government, which once busted former Vice. Premier Pierre Laval, has made a place for the return of Frances leading exponent of collaboration and at the same time has suspended the Riom war guilt trials of Frances Republican lead ers-trials to which Hitler, himself, had objected.
 Met Today
 Petain, it was announced, has decided to form a new government with Laval and Admiral Jean Dar- land, who has been Vice-Premier since Laval's custer from that po- sition on December 13. 1940. The announcement said that the three leaders met today and decided on "a constitutional government eS- tablished on new foundations.
 The next meeting is set for Thursday, when presumably the places of Laval and Darlan will be allotted on the new cabinet. This is on the day that the Riom trials were to have resumed after the Easter recess
 Trial Junked
 A special law decreed the indefin- ite suspension of the trial to per- init the broadening of it's scope to include political as well as military mistakes which led to defeat in the war
 A third Republic special law signed by Petain, based on re- port by Darlan and Minister of Justice Bartelemy, said in part responsibilities which are incurred from the fact that inadequacies :n our national political as well as military mistakes which led to de- feat in the war are indivisible be- cause they contributed to the same disaster"
 London Comment
 Immediate reaction to these
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-14
RED ARMY CUTS INTO
 NAzI LINES
Deep Breach Forced North of Ste eI Producing
 City of Kharkov

LONDON, April 14-A Stockholm radio broadcast picked up here said that Russian forces in the south of Russia under Gen. Timo- shenkos have forced a deep breach" in German lines 25 miles north of the great steel production city of Kharkov
 The troops are said to be sweep ing through the breach which IS below Belgorod, strateg- ic town north of Kharkov.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-14
sIMONsON GOES FISHING

David Simonson, resident of the Glacier Highway. has become a member of the halibut fleet force and left for the banks on one of the fishing fleet vessels this morn ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-14
sTRoMBERGs RETURN

MT and Mrs. Carl J. Stromberg have returned from the south where have been for several weeks. They have taken up their residence at their home on the Glacier High
 way
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-14

His goal is to cut the depart ments sl6,000,000 travel and per diem allowance appropriation in half for the next fiscal year. His method is tedious-but it s the on-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-14
ARREST JUNEAU MAN

Lionel E. Hibler, Juneau, has been arrested and charged with disturbing the peace. the U. S. Mar shaps Office reported today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-14
HARRY HOPKINS WHITE
 HOUSE

Several Government officials were driving by the White House in a taxi. They looked out at the ex- cayation and building operations, only scar on one of the most beau- tiful gardens in the country.
 Wonder what they're adding to the White House now?" asked one official.
 Oh" replied the taxi-driver, they're making more room for liar " Hopkins"
 AIR CRASHES
 With the tremendous war ex- pansion of the Army and Navy air
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AIR CRASHES

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
By LEO H. PETERSEN Limited Press Sports EditOrl

New York, Sept. 23.-WP)- Whether it's the speed merchants of St. Louis or Brooklyn's three old men and boy the 1942 world series may see some of the best infleld play in baseball history. And, if figures don't lie, the New York Yankees will turn it in. For, of and on the records, the Yankees have the best infield in baseball today. Joe Gordon, the second baseman, mad Phil Rizzuto the shortstop, make the big differ ence.
 They won't run the bases as reck- lessly as the Cardinals but they will run them as fast and probably, more often. In all-around speed the 1942 model of the Gas House Gang may have it on them because Red Rolfe has slowed down at third base and Buddy Hassett can't run with Johnny Hopp.
 But it's been. long time since baseball has seen keystone combi- nation as speedy as Gordon and Rizzuto. They play like it's against the law for an opposing batter tc lay one through the middle. Turn ing what look like base hits into outs is habit with them. Many baseball men contend they are the key to Yankee success. They have no peer as a double play combina- tion.
 So far as speed goes, Brooklyn has cnly one man near their class l-ShortStop Pee Wee Reese.
 Close Enough When it comes to fielding, theil is little to choose between Rizzuto
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
Syracuse, Columbus In Little Series

Syracuse, N. Y, Sept. 23.-(UP1 The Syracuse Chiefs, Governors cup champions of the International league by virtue of four straight triumps oyer the Jersey City Gi- ants, will meet the Columbus Red- birds of the American Association tomorrow night in the first game of the Little World Series.
 Tie game will be played in CO- lunbus.
 The Chiefs won the right to rep- resent their league for the first tim0 by defeating Jersey City in 10 in- nings, 9-8 last night. A single by Van Harrington scored Clay Lam- bert with the deciding run before a crowd of 7,749 fans.
 Ewell Blackwell, who took over the pitching for Syracuse in the ninth when the Giants tied the score with two runs, was credited with the victory, his third of the playoffs. Three other pitchers saw service for the Chiefs while six worked for Jersey City. i Goody RoSen and Hank Sauez collected four hits each to pace Syracuse's 13-hit assault. Jersey l City garnered F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23

Reese and Martin Marion, the long, legged Cardinal whose improvement this season has played a big part in the St. Louis stretch drive. They are fielding fools with the edge to Rizzuto when it comes to making that important double play. Rig zuto is the better hitter and hits the long ball that breaks up ball games. So do Martin and Reese, but not So often.
 Up to yesterdays games, Rizzuto was hitting .283 and had batted in 67 runs against PIT and 54 for Mar ion and .258 and g for Reese. Their fielding percentages and the num- Der of double plays in which they have participated-Rizzuto .966 and 116, Reese .960 and 94, Marion .959 and 79.
 There isn't any question of Cor don's superiority at second over the aging Billy Herman or Jimmie Brown, the steadying influence of the Cardinals inner defense. He isn't so very far away from be- ing one of the greatest second base men of all time.
 He is hitting .321 and has batted in 101 runs against .255 and T for Brown and .254 and 63 for Herman. His fielding percentage suffers be- cause he goes after everything but when it comes to making the dou- ble play he is far superior.
 At first base the nod goes to Dolph Camilli although the Brooklyn cap tain is far below his 1941 form, His batting average is lower than either Hassett's or Johnny Hopp's, but his 98 runs batted in shows what solid citizen he is with the bat. Hassett, rescued from the Boston Braves, is a better hitter than Hopp or Ray Sanders, who have divided the St. Louis first base chores with Hopp officiating during the stretch drive and likely to see all the action in the world series When it comes to fielding the Brooklyn slugger also is tops, a1- though both Hassett and Hopp will do.
 May Go We'll
 Red Rolfe, winding up his base ball career, always has been money player and is likely to give the Yankees the edge if he is well enough to play in the series. His
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
N. [. Pennant Picture
LeHHlAlMIng
 Brooklyn

batting average doesn't compare with that of his rnderstudy. Gerry Priddy, or of his rivals. Arky Vaughan and George Kurowski. the Cardinal rookie, but he is danger ous man in a clutch and has broken up plenty of ball games.
 There is little to choose between the three when it comes to fielding. Kurowski is no Ppper Martin but since he was installed at third base the Cardinals have shown some of that old Gas House Gang spirit.
 As to the utility infielders, the edge goes to Lew Riggs of Brook lyn whn it comes to hitting and Frankie Crosetti of the< Yankees when it comes to fielding. They can play any infield post and gen. orally rate above Creepy Crespi of the Cardinals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23

younger brother of the Dodgers Dixie, stpped in and hit like blazes, further demonstrating Red Bird reserve strength
 Moore, 30, is a product of the St. Louis Municipal league. He re- mained out of baseball in 1883 be- cause the Cardinal chain would not pay him enough to make it worth while for him to quit job. He be- came a full-hedged National league star following only one year in the American Association.
 Terry Moore caught on quickly and kept going-hckety- split
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23

at house during long, peasant 0Sy@
 When Ann wasn't studying mother laid out for approvngy natural talent developed He saw m artistic yearnngs which had been frustrated by City, Colo, to complete her elementary eoucaNon and her art studies under the direction o Ine nuns rms was brothers named eaen had bought $2 the don that they could have all the land they could oe around in day in their vehicle
 made such painting father had reganed his health to such degree Coses moved back East to the family home in Lyons the Art Institute at Syracuse University se graduated in 1939
 reflected in her painting She does talent reaches zenith when thor subject Then it is labor of love-
 The good folk Lyons Rochester, recall from death Ann Collins had while riding road in the outki As she auproached automobile shot directly in her path There was only spn moments hesitation meant death or serious nury Squirting mount the if he clearing obstacle in horse show while the girl who handle horse like that should certainly be able to paint authenicany.
 Saratoga meeting last Summer she held an exhibit ot Bradley The Colonel who wooy took look at depicting covered wagon scene recg liked job much he missoned Miss Collins paint the stretch duel at every angle coorng will with waway for the Then she will retire to her studio in the quiet village of Lyons and put the results Of her research work on 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23

Chicago Sept. 23-Ask any Car dinal pitcher about low-hit per- formances, and he'll tell you: Terry Moore has a great deal to do with that"
 St. Louis pitchers pitch to Terry Blueford Moore in centerfield.
 As Dizzy Dean once explained: ''Terry gets them guys out"
 No other Red Bird gives his teammates a bigger life in the fieldd and More is an accomplished sec- ond-place hitter. He is batting .288, knows how to hit behind a runner and is likely to bust one into the stands or out of the park at any time.
 Like all the other blokes in the red blazers, Captain Moore moves with the speed of sprinter. He is well up in stolen bases.
 Moore is one of the more skill ful players of the game, but when you speak of him you talk to the superlative outflelder. If the ball is inside the park and within jump ing distance, Moore will get 1t. He plays ground ball like an infielder throws strikes ot the plate. MOORES ABSENCE COULD HAVE BEEN DIFFERENCE
 Moore's value to the Cardinals was stressed when he was beaned by young Arthur Johnson in Boston last fall and put out of the re- n!aining games.
 It was the crowning blow to a long skein of Red Bird miSfortunes and bit more than plucky out fit could stand. The Red Birds were beaten by Brooklyn by only two- and-a-half games. Moores absence easily could have been the differ ence.
 Moore suffered from the blow on the head this spring. He didn't feel just right ill the morning, but soon shook it of and got going again.
 Moore is 100 per cent team mani Following their sweep of the two- game set at Ebbets field, which swept them into a tie with the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
Games Today
Gamea TomoFF0w

Philadelphia at Brooklyn. Cincinnati at St. Louis (night). (Only games scheduled).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
sO-YEAR-oLD CLUB

Jack Mackie, veteran Long Island golf professional, has a club used some fifty years ago. It has an ex- ceedingly small head, large neck and weighs twenty ounces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
Cicinat Reds Last Hurdle For Sout1orth Speed Squao
Rode Horses at Four, Now Paints Them
By DAN PARKER

CORNELIUS promising carocnist of Lyons hadn't forced to give his art career and go west Tor m wouldn't pc posing a Belmont Park today
 explanation this apparent non-sequ is tied up in the h story of Miss Ann Collins of Americas most talented painters by Al Saba owner of the xrabbag bargain Asas victory Whaway Ut Narragansett last Saturday
 Collins that her fathers anbion along illness He had been the a Cb leading artist of 30 years Rochester at that time and may pc recalled by the older generation by his art replica of 
 health to dry climate Collins moved girls ranch in southwestern Colorado extensive timbering operations primitive country miles from the habtaiOn
 Indians pIaynaes and ponies for toys sister, Enen while their father could ride in her