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Evening star., 1944-10-02
Smith Speech Awaited
For Clue 10 Byrd's
Course in Campaign
Representative to Speak
At RoIIy in Fairfax
Wednesday Night
Special Dispatch to The Star.

RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 2.-One
OF the interesting sidelight questions
of the Democratic campaign in Vir-
iginia may be answered Wednesday
might when Representative Smith,
Democrat, of the 9th district,
Byrd organization stalwart and
anti-New Dealer, appears at a rally
for himself, President Roosevelt and
Senator Truman at Fairfax.
Whether Mr.. Smith and Senator
Byrd, leaders of the Virginia party
and outspoken critics of Mr.. Roose-
|~elt's domestic policies, will take
the stump for Mr.. Roosevelt has
been doubted, and is the cause of
much comment and speculation.
The Fairfax speech will be Mr..
Smiths first of this campaign and
as such may reveal what course the
Byrd organization will take.
Slight Election Interest Shown.
Neither Republicans nor Demo-
crats have put forth much visible
effort yet, and interest in the cam
paign seems low, although it is a
foregone conclusion among most
observers that Mr.. Roosevelt will
win easily.
Rather serious defections from
Democratic ranks have been re-
ported in Lynchburg, where even
labor leaders admit there has been
strong resentment of the CLOS drive
to organize manufacturing plants
CLOS State Political Action Com
mittee, incidentally, has not yet
shown much interest in congress
Isional races, and has declared only
for Representative Flanagan of the
9Th district, the States only strictly
pro- Roosevelt Representative. Other
wise. decision has been left to local
organizations.
Staples Rules on Poll Tax.
The poll tax continues in the
background of the campaign. Under
pressure, Attorney General A. p.
Staples ruled this week that those
becoming 81 between January 2
and November may vote without
payment of the 1345 tax, as has been
required in the past, provided they
register this week. The Virginia
Supreme Court will hear argu-
ments tomorrow on the validity of
the War Voters Acts, which provide
IA State appropriation for the paw
ment Of servicemen's taxes for par
ticipation in State and local cleo
tions next year. This year the
servicemen vote for Federal officers
under Federal law, and no tax pay
.ment Is required.
Democratic Success Predicted.
Meanwhile Earl A. Fitzpatrick,
campaign manager for the State
Democratic campaign predicted that
not only will all the Democratic
nominees for Congress be elected
without serious difficulty" but also
that President Roosevelt will re-
ceive "a substantially larger" ma
Jorlty than the 100000 vote ma
Jority the Old Dominion gave him
in 1910.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick based his esti-
mate on a survey he said he had
made among members of the Gen.
eral Assembly. He said replies to
letters he wrote asking for accurate
reports on sentiment in their re-
spective districts were uniformly
confident on Democratic success,
even in the Seventh and Ninth Dis
trlcts where most of the Republican
strength in the State is concen-
trated.
State Democratic headquarters is
engaged at present in organizing
precinct workers to hear President
Roosevelt when he speaks on the
radio Thursday night.
Evening star., 1944-10-02
Woodrow Wilson PTA

The Woodrow Wilson Parent
Teacher Association will meet at
8 o'clock tonight at the school Miss
Gertrude Smith, primary supervisor
of Arlington County schools, will
speak.
Evening star., 1944-10-02
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The Omaha guide., 1944-12-23
The Meaning of Christmas
lby Joseph r. MoYlan S. ID

Christmas means, for many, Jovlal, friendly at
mosphere in which they are privileged to bask for
few days; and then it's the drab, old dreary world
for them again. Others let the warmth Of approach
ing Christmas thaw their hardened hearts; and a
sorrow for past sins prepares the way for something
new to enter their lives Christmas Day-a peace
pact is made with their God and the Joy Of it ear
rles into the future ofttimes nunto life eternal
For yet another some, the coming of Christmas
means only an lntensifying of already deep-lying
joy, the joy Of good life peace-pact long adhered
to.
Now, from this, it appears that Christmas means
the gentle approach of God to man-to sinful men,
that, with the out-stretched arms of little infant
He might lure them from the ways of sin and esab-
llsh His peace in their hearts-and to faithful souls
that He might be their Way their Truth, and their
Life.
1t is peace with God that gives Joy to the human
chart; and it is this peace Of mind and heart for
winch man really longs; though the world may
hold him enthraled by it's endless deceitful promis-
es OF full satisfaction
Now, In the words Of the great African philosoph-
er, Saint Augustine 'Peace is the tranquility of
order Hence peace OF mind comes from the tran
qullllty OF right order in our human lives And
what IS right order in human ife we learn from a
thoughtful, prayerful contemplation Of the WAYS
and actions OF Our Saviour; for He is our God mani
testing His divine perfection to us in human form.
we must watch Him and model our WAYS on His
Then peace will pervade our lives And if all men
were thus to model their lives, the TRANQUILITY Of
order" which is peace would reign supreme in this
world of ours
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-11

Second tactical airforce Mosqui- tos ranged over northeastern France to attack road and rail transport along the German supply lines to the battlefields last night, despite bad flying conditions.
 The Seine river ferries were as- saulted, six troop trains bombed and strafed together with several focal points for troops movements. The raids were carried out in the area bounded by Paris, Amiens, Lille and St. Quentin by RAF, Australian and New Zealand squadrons.
 Supreme headquarters announced that fighter and rocket-fir- ing fighters attacked German tank and troop concentrations and motor transport south of Caen yesterday in direct support of Allied troops.
 Two Mosquito fighter pilots staged a private 30-minute blitzkrieg on long camouflaged German freight trains south of Poitiers. AS the trains entered a tunnel, the pilots cannoned the rear cars, then swung around and caught the front end with machine-gun bullets as it emerged from the tunnel, blowing up the engine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-11

severe" between the Odon and Orne Rivers south and southwest of Caen with the enemy "hotly con- testing" the British advance to high ground overlooking the Orne.
 Samuel D. Hales, United Press War Correspondent with the Second Army, said the British pulled out of Maltot, captured only yesterday, and took up new line along the Esquay-Caen road during the night in the face of determined enemy counter attacks.
 The British held firmly to Hill 1l2 overlooking the Orne, however, and Ronald Clark, another United Press War Correspondent with the Second Army, reported that It. Gen. Sir Miles c. Dempsey's forces were working their way down the slopes of the hill toward the river despite a hail of enemy artillery and nor- tar shells from the opposite bank.
 Clark said the British and Cana dians were approaching the Orne on a three-mile front stretching south and southwest of the confluence of the Odon and the Orne on the southwest outskirts of Caen.
 German tanks in groups of up to 20 lashed out in vicious attacks at the British spearhead particularly in the vicinity of Maltot. A total of nearly 100 tanks mostly Mark W and V models participated in yes- terday's attacks, some of them from reserves which Rommel had been shepherding for weeks.
 Observers at Allied headquarters speculated that Ronmel may have decided to fight 1t out on the Nor- mandy line even If 1t cost him the battle of France. An Allied break through may be some distance away but the flower of the German armies in the west is being ground down in a battle of attrition.
 Murky weather continued to ground the Allied air forces pre- venting air support that might turn the tide of battle if unleashed in full fury.
 The British were reported ap- preaching Louvigny two miles south west of Caen in fluid fighting, but a sizeable force of Germans was known to be holding out in the woods northeast of the village.
 Strengthening their flank, the British captured Bretteville- Sur Odon, one and a half miles north west of Louvigny, and Baron, Tour vile and Les Villains, farther west.
 Half way between Caen and St. To, the British strengthened out their line in the lilly -Sur- -Seulles. Grainville sector with advances of several hundred yards.
 American forces southeast of La Haye drove through both edges of the wooded Mt. Castro plateau and rapidly were Inopping up the center of the forest preparatory to a full scale drive on Lessay, next enemy stronghold on the west coast sector.
 Pushing down the Corentan. Periers road, the Americans cap- tured the village of Les Forges, a couple of hundred yards west of liberated Sainteny, and the wood- lands Bois Grinot, one mile south- east of Sainteny.
 Graignes, on byroad four and a half miles south southwest of Carentan also was captured further strengthening the Allied bridge- head on the west bank of the Wire river.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-11

ANOA4tkAk0G0 4AgkAA &@8G ~ any way and was enjoying perfect health.
 On the basis of announcements by Echandia and War Minister Gen. Domingo Espinel, who was at the Palanquero air base, the press office said public tranquility might be completely restored any moment"
 Full details of Lopez arrest were not available here as communica- tions with Paste were severed at the time of the rebellion.
 Echandia, who declared a state of siege throughout the nation, said the president still was being held pris. oner by the rebel officers In Paste, capital of the state of Narino in the southwestern corner of Colon. hia.
 While this situation prevails" the acting president said, "the gov- ernment will not spare any effort to reestablish juridicial order in the nation and is sure of doing 1t with the cooperation of the Army, the National Police force, and. more than anything else, with the irre- vocable decision of the people to make its will respected, regardless of any sacrifice"
 Demonstrations, protesting the Pasto uprising, were staged throughout the country, paFticul- laFly in state capitals and large cit- les.
 Interior Minister LleTas CamaFgo told a large crowd that marched from Bolivar square to the presi- dential palace that reports from all state capitals said that local gaT- Tisons remained loyal to the gOveTn- ment and that civilian authorities were in full control of the situation.
 Echandia, in his statement to the nation, specifically pointed out that non-comTnissloned ofacers of the army were not compromised in the movement. and 6 coUnunique from the secretary oe the presidency added that all military forces. ex. cept those involved ia the Pasto up. rising. remain loyal Co the iegits imatsly constituted government
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-11
In Formal Reply
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 partisan. political sense. But if the people command me to continue in this office in this war, I have as It. tie right to withdraw as the soldier has to leave his post in the line If the convention should carry this out, and nominate me for the presi- dency, shall accept. If the people elect me, I shall serve"
 Text of Chairman Robert E. Hall- negan, Democratic national com mittee to President Roosevelt:
 Dear MT. President:
 "As chairman of the Democratic national committee, 1t Is my duty on behalf of the committee to present for its consideration temporary roll of the delegates for the national convention, which will convene in Chicago on July 19, 1944.
 "The national committee has received from the state officials of the Democratic party certifica- ton of the action of the state conventions, and the primaries in those states, which select dele- gates in that manner.
 Based upon these official cer- tifications to the national com- mittee, I desire to report to you that more than a clear majority of the delegates to the national con- vention are legally bound by the action of their constituents to cast their ballots for your nomination as President of the United States. This action in the several states is a reflection of the wishes of the vast majority of the American people that you continue as Presi- dent in this crucial period in the nations history.
 T feel, therefore. MT. President, that 1t is my duty as chairman of the Democratic national com- mittee to report to you the fact that the national convention will during it's deliberations in Chi- cago tender to you the nomina- ton of the party as it is the sol- emn belief of the rank and file of Democrats, as well as many other Americans, that the nation and the world need the continuation of your leadership.
 Tn view of the foregoing. I would respectfully request that you send to the convention or otherwise cons vey to the people of the United States an expression that you will again respond to the call Of the party and the people. ! am confi- dent that the people recognized the tremendous burdens of your office, but I am equally confident that they are determined that you must continue until the war is won and a firm basis for abiding peace among men in established,
 Respectively.
 "Robert P. Hannegan."
 The President in replying tc Chairman flanagan states in part;
 Tt is perhaps unnecessary to sey that ] have thought only of the good of the American people. My principal objective, as you know, hai been the protection of the Fightl and privileges and fortunes of Whal has been SO well called the average of American citizens.
 "After many years Of public seFy. ice. therefore, my personal thoushtI have turned Co the day when ! could return to civil life All that is within me cries out te SO back to my hcsns on the Hu6son river, 70 avnid public
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-11

1 responsibilities, and to avoid also the publicity which in our Demo- cracy follows every step of the nA- tion'S chief executive.
 Such would be my choice. But we of this generation chance to live in a day and hour when our nation has been attacked, and when its future existence and the future existence of our chosen method of govern ment are at stake.
 "To win this war wholeheartedly. unequivocally and as quickly as we can is our task of the first import ance. To win this war in such Q way that there be no furSiler world wars in the foreseeable future is our sec- ond objective. To provide occupa. tions, and to provide a decent stand. ard of living for our men in the armed forces after the war, and for all Americans, are the final objec- tives.
 Therefore, reluctantly, but as Q good soldier, repeat that will &C., cept and serve in this office, if I am so ordered py the commander in-ch.ef of us all-the sovereign people Of the United States.
 "Very sincerely yours.
 Franklin D. Roosevelt"
 The presidents announcement to- day was similar to that of four years age when he pointed out that the nation had determined already up. on the selective service-draft-sys- tenn in the developing emergency. He explained that he was loathe to continue in the White House and would rather retire, but added in le40:
 My conscience will not let me turn my back upon g. call to serv. ice"
 Tn l04O, as is suggested now, he said there would be no political campaigning, other than talks to the press and over the radio from time to time. This strategy was some. what modified as the ie40 campaign progressed and MT. Roosevelt undertook several inspections of de- fense plants which took him as far west as Ohio.
 Tn speaking for the first time di- rectiy to the subject of his i044 poe litical plans the President told Han. negan that in view of the war eftort he would "as good soldier ace cept and serve in this office, if I am so ordered by the Commander-tn. Chief of us all-the sovereign people of the United States"
 Hannegan's letter, dated yesterday stated that more than a clear Ela- jority" of the delegates to the con. vention were legally bound" to cast their ballots for MT. Roosevelts nomination, and in view of this ne requested the President to convey to the people of the United States an expression that you will again respond to the call of the party and the people"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-11

Full powers were invested In Ech- andia, vice president under Lopez, by the council of ministers which met in Bogota as soon as the presi- dents seizure was disclosed.
 After the state of siege was pro- claimed, a strict censorship of com munications both inside and outside the country was established and newspaper circulation was prohih- tied without previous governmental authorization.
 Lopez attempted to resign the presidency recently and visited the United States. The Colombia con- gress, however, by a big majority refused to accept his resignation on his return here, and Lopez reor- ganized his cabinet.
 The city of Pasto has been known as a stronghold of reactionary clements for many years. Even af- ter Colombia won its independence from Spain, many "Pastusos," as its inhabitants are known, remained loyal to the king of Spain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-11
U. $. Forces Launch
 New Offensive Today
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Meauffe, four miles northwest and five miles north of the fortress town of St. Lo, advanced down the Caren- tan-Periers highway to within four and three-quarters miles northeast of Periers, and gained a mile and 8 half on a -mile-wide front south of La Haye-Du Puits.
 A dispatch from First Army head quarters in Normandy said the Americans were meeting little or no resistance in their advance west of the La Haye-Lessay road, the first report of voluntary enemy retreat since the start of the American phase of the offensive a week ago yesterday.
 General Dwight D. Eisenhower's T1st communique of the invasion said the fighting was particularly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-11
MARION KERSKI WILL
 BE RETURNED TO STATE

Marion Kerski. 3l. Naugatuck. escaped New Haven county jail prisoner arrested recently in Chi cago. has waived extradition and will be returned to Connecticut to face questioning in connection the Francis Lee Higginson assault case.
 State Police It. Thomas Smith said It. Henry Mayo and Trooper John F. O'Brien of the Bethany barracks would leave here tomor- row for Chicago to return Kerski here. Y
 Mrs. Higginson was reported regaining consciousness at Deacon ess Hospital in Boston yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-11


 out unless we are in a sound position ourselves" he added.
 Saltonstall said he was amazed at the grasp Governor Dewey has of the issues of this campaign and the problems facing the country" The Massachusetts delegation fol- lowed representatives from Ver- mont. Senator Warren R. Austin, spokesman for the Vermont group, said they discussed "a general in- ternational organization to promote peace and security"
 In addition to the Connecticut congressman, Dewey will talk with Republican National Chairman Her. bert Brownell, Jr. and Massachu- sets Chairman George B. Powell later in the day,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-11
Douglas Moy
 Be Candidate
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(Continued from Page D travelogue. to boot. although his roots apparently did have time to get really deep anywhere. Born in Minnesota, he was educated in the state of Washington, studied. prac- tised or taught law in New York and Connecticut and now resides in Maryland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-11
MANY NEVER. SUSPECT WHY THEY LOSE PEP
Tired Kidneys Often The Causo

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 Many people pick up pep and energy once they discover that the cause Of their trouble may be tired kidneys.
 The kidneys are NatuFe's chiee way Of taking the excess acids end wnsko out of the blood. They hslp most people pass about Dlntg Q day.
 When disorder of Kidney function psrs nlits poisonous matter to remain in youP blood, it may cause loss Of pep and energy,
 Don't waitI Ask your dFuggigt for Dosn,s 70 years, They give happy relief epd will help tho lk miles Of Kidney tubes flush out poiaonS OuS waste from your blood. Get Dosn's Pills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-11

(Continued from Page D ward the AFno River on which the Goth fine is based. They elung to key positions like HIll eSl. some a miles north of siena on the lower approaches to Florence, but Fifth Army forces oveFran the hill in bloody fighting.
 In the AdTiatic sector. Polish pa- trols reached casenuove, four miles northeast Of FllottTanO, which is eight miles south Of the key anchor post of Ancona. They captured Vil- lanoya and Monte p0las6se.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-11

and break up the German armies around Warsaw.
 Red fleet sailors of the Dnepr river fiotilla cooperated in the cap- ture of Luniniec, which lies on the Pripet river, a tributary of the Dnepr.
 Gen. Georgi Zakfarovs 2nd White Russian army killed another 2,000 Germans and captured thousands of others tn naetbodisally liquidating isolated enemy pockets cut off east of Minsk.
 Three more German generals were captured during yesterday, two of them east of Minsk and one at Glopim, bringing to ie the number seized since the start of the Soviet offensive June 23-an average of one . day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-11

tcontinued from Page D Boston School Committeeman Jo. Seph Lee.
 In Boston, and in many other communities, more women than men were registered as voters for the first time in history. and some observers predicted that women would play dominant role in the days balloting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-11
CITY IS PREPARING INSTALLATION CONTRACT

The city was today drawing up a contract preparatory to signature for installation of the new heating system at Walsh school. The con- tract which will be signed with the M. J. Daly Company. recent win- ners of the bid stipulateS that the city will pay the contractor for work done, a sum of money not in ex- cess of $i9,637.
 The contract then specifics that said contract terms shall be met on a cost plus basis in amount of IS percent overhead and 10 percent profit. The right to any balance in excess of these terms shall be sur- rendered to the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-11
OfficioI Probe In Circus Fire
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continue its performances, and that everyone connected with the show deeply appreciates these expressions of sympathy and hope"
 Meantime, three and one.half years old James Fitzgerald died to. day at Municipal Hospital to raise the toll to l60 dead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-11

AFcheologists in Mexico have dis- covered that the ancient Astecs built and flew glideFg made oe gt0Tks' feathers. Flights were made from mountain tops into valleys.