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London Ducks As Alarm Given 'By Mistake' Enemy Flier Leaves i Hastily When "R.A.F. Fighters Take Off (By Tht Cndln Pkm ONDON, Oct. 30. British fighter planes went up to investigate unidentified air craft off the Essex coast to day and a German plane also was aeen over the Northeast coast, the air ministry announced. Air raid signals were sounded in London by mistake.

The ministry issued two com muniques, the first saying: "An air raid warning in East Kent this morning was due to the presence of unidentified aircraft off the Essex coast proceeding south. "British fighter aircraft went up to investigate. "As announced, the all clear signal was sounded 10 minutes later." The second communique said: "An enemy aircraft was ohserv ed off the northeast coast of Eng land this morning. The British fighters went up, whereupon the enemy aircraft made off in an easterly direction before contact could be made." Three sinkings of British ships due to enemy action were announced. The freighter Malabar was torpedoed Sunday with a loss of five lives, 70 survivors being landed in the west of England today.

The other losses were the North Sea fishing trawlers St. Nidan and Lynx II, with no loss of life. At tha same time British naval circles ridiculed sweeping German claims of successes against British merchant shipping in the war so far. They said it seemed the Germans had added lost warship tonnage to merchant figures and then nearly doubled the total to reach their figure. The aircraft observed In Kent drew fire from land batteries.

The ministry of home security slated tonight: "An official inquiry has been made into the sounding of air raid sirens in central London this morning. It appears that at one police barracks a message was wrongly Interpreted and sirens were sounded accordingly. "Unfortunately three cars equipped with sirens for the purpose of supplementing the warnings given I malic mid air struggle. by fixed sirens also sounded the warning. "The 'al clear, raiders passed' signal was given within a minutes." At one spot In Kent.

3,000 chil dren quit their schools in order fashion In less than four minutes. The false alarms In West r.iinster, Holburn and Padding ton, came at the height of the morning rush of commuters and lasted only a few minutes. Large numbers of persons took shelter before the all clear signal was given. There was a brief alarm at the ministry of information building. Today's warning was the fourth for London, others having been sounded Sept.

3, 4 and 6. Vain Attack On British Warships LONDON. Oct. 30. German aircraft attacked a flotilla of British destroyers in the North Sea today.

There was no damage to the destroyers. A statement Issued by the admiralty said: "This morning off the Dogger bank a flotilla of our destroyers came into action with two German bombers. There were no casualties in, or damage to destroyers, and it Is not known whether the enemy suffered damage." 50,000,000 AWARD WASHINGTON. Oct. 30.

The German American Mixed Claims commission awarded about $50, 000,000 today to Americans "with claims against Germany arising from the Black Tom and Kings land, N.J., sabotage cases in 1916 and 1917. in jail since last Dec. 19. Pletch northeastern Missouri, faced possible charges of first degree murder, kidnapping and aeroplane theft by Macon, Linn and Shelby counties. Pletch told in his confession he also planned to crash the plane, killing himself, but lost his nerve.

Pletch was married a month ago at Palmyra, and police detained his wife for questioning but later released her. INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 30. State Police Superintendent Don F. Sliver said Earnest Pletch confessed Saturday night to the shooting of Carl Bivens during a struggle In their aeroplane high above eastern Missouri Friday.

Bivens. 38, from Brookfield, Friday morning, and the former's body was discovered in a thicket near Cherry Box, Saturday night. Pletch related In the signed statement he received "an hour and a half Instructions" from Bivens in the plane which Pletch later flew over three slates Missouri. Illinois and Indiana. Then, Pletch said he proposed that they "go to Mexico." to which Bivens "after studying for a while," agreed.

Going aloft Immediately, the duo headed east because Pletch "wanted to visit mv folks at Authorities snid the dancer twice went on hunger strikes and once tried to commit suicide by slashing her wrists with broken glass. Finally she was placed in a prison hopital under 24 hour guard. A magistrate's report on the case said that Paul Rochat, another of the four and former operator of a private detective agency in Geneva, delivered information concerning Swiss national defense to the consul general of Italy. Rochat, whose arrest was due SwIm rounter esnionaee ODera to tips Irom rencn counter tives said they caught her and P'onsge agents, was said to be Roger Joel. 35.

a draftsman once nnS' contact man with repre employed in a Swiss arms factory, sentatives of foreign governments, as they trifl to cross into France The trial, first big case to come carryinz olans for new anti air before tl.e court since the war ax "Bivens then stated that he was withdrawing from our plan to steal the plane," ran the confession, "and also said he was going to land the plane and 'turn me "I told him that he was as much responsible for the plane as I and that he was not going to double rrfwi mp. hpcnn nrpilinff thpn Oct. 30. Three nH both of us became madder and counties sougni cusioay madder. today of tamest Pletch, confessed this time Bivens was in the slayer or his companion in a aia geat 0I the pane an(j i was in the rear.

Both of us were etch, who to ri Indiana author! 1 h.nriiini? h. nimi. ah. tiesne shot Carl Bivens after they nad argued for a while Bivens quarreled while in a plane over reached back at me with his right 1 4 1 Bivens arm and pulled me forward. "As he pulled me forward my Continued on Page 3, No.

1 Even Rain Stops On West Front Raids And Patrols Only Action Reported By Kivii (FrtDch Aocy) PARIS, Oct. 30 The opening ol a week during which many be lieve Germany will begin an offensive was marked today by the first dry day that the western front has seen In more than a week. Over the ground drenched by driving rains and snow, the sun shone and the grey mist gave way. The drop in temperature will have to be malntaied for some days, however, before the ground will be sufficiently dried out for extensive operations. Activity continued light.

This mni nlno'i EVpnfH pnmmiininnl and Pletch took oft i lh. niht pelled several enemy raiding parties." There were a few patrol actions in the vicinity of the Blies river. French fire caught a party ot German engineers engaged in building field fortifications and forced them to leave the uncompleted work. There were no rhangrs noted in German concentrations behind the front and farther back in Germany. (By Th AMOcllttd Prm LUXEMBOURG, Oct.

30 Increased artillery activity was re ported today along the Moselle Frankfort." Asked bv Bivens if land Saar rivers. Luxembourg Germany has a special deposit! he was armed, Pletch rejoined he border guards, who are unarmed, account to the United StatesHrea "carried a cun with the intention were ordered to wear white hel sury of between $23,000,000 and of trading: It for gasoline if mets to distinguish $26,000,000 to meet the award. necesarv." them French and German soldiers. from Dark Eyed Dancer, Called Leader Of Spy Ring, Is Tried In Geneva Virginia Capt Rota Was Night Club Performer By CHARLES FOLTZ Associated Press Start Writer GENEVA? Oct, 30 A dark eyed dancer of Italian birth, accused of leading a spy ring working for aeveral governments, went on trial todwy with three men. Virginia Capt Rota, 35 year old performer from the night clubs of Rome, Paris and Madrid, has been The prosecution said the maximum penalty would be aked, since Switzerland was in the midst of an anti espionage drive.

At the time the four were arrested, the maximum was five years in prlon. but all also are charged with treason. All are Swiss citizens. Although the dancer is of Ita lian, parentage, she became a naturalized Swiss citizen after marrying a Swiss from whom she later was divorced. Federal police said at the time of her arrest that they believed she was the master mind of an international ring of spies.

From the beginning of 1939 to (he start of the war. the police have arrested about 300 person craft eun and other military infor beean. was held behind locked accused nf espionage. Since then mat inn from Switzerland and other I doors before five Geneva federa 1 scores have been jailed and many countries. I judges, 'jor ordered out of the country I DEATH IN THE SKY: High in the air over Missouri two men 'struggled in this little yellow plane.

Indiana police, who arrested Ernest Pletch, 29, when he made a forced landing, state that he confessed to having killed Carl Bivens, flying instructor of Brookfield, while the two were up for a flying lesson. Bivens' body slumped over the stick in the forward cockpit of the dual control machine, and Pletch, reaching forward, held the body clear while he brought the machine down with his controls in the rear cockpit. An officer is seen above, inspecting the machine. A.P. Wirephoto.) Pilot Shot In Spectacular Sky Murder Above Missouri Slayer Brings Plane Safely Down After Death Struggle High In Air TBy The AMOcltttd Presi TWO revolver shots killed the pilot of a dual control plane flying above Missouri Friday.

The slayer, reaching forward from the rear cockpit, held the pilot's body clear of the forward controls and brought the plane down. Earnest P. Pletch, 28, barnstorming Indiana aviator, arrested later, is said to have signed a detailed confession. He had gone up for a flying lesson with Carl Bivens. 38.

a flying instructor of Brookfield, Mo. An argument Started, then a struggle, and Pletch. according to his statement, ended the fight with two shots into the back of Biven's head. MACON, Mo, PESSIMISM of the arteries hasn't set in yet among officials at the Community Chest headquarters, but as the campaign of canvassing draws to a close they admit they're get ting a little worried about going "over the too." Contributions to date have totaled $115,073, which is a long way from the objective of $305,000, the minimum required by public subscription to operate the 26 charitable institutions dependent upon the Federated Budget for their financing. But it's a different story at the Chest campaign headquarters in the University of Manitoba, where a strong offensive is well under way, directed by Prof.

H. Saunderson, chairman of thf committee on community enterprises of the university war auxiliary council. Better Than Last Year Representatives from the stu dent bodies of every faculty and affiliated college in the university. a. id from the adminislralion and the alumni, are on the central committee in charge of the university campaign.

There are two fronts In the campaign the student 'ine and i Hons the faculty staff, amiiated college has its own cap tain in charge of a brigade of canvassers. Tom Smith, of the university student council, Is chief of staff. The campaign started in the university last Wednesday and already notable gains have been re ported along the ei.tire front. Consideranly better progreu is expected than was achieved in last year's campaign. "Booster" Events Planned A barometer in The Manitoban, next few days would help clarify the mystery of Russia's status and intentions.

A less optimistic view of Russia's declared neutrality is beginning to be held in certain informed circles which at first were inclined to regard the Russo German co operation as a sort of marriage of convenience which could not last. It ii heeinnins to be recognized mat economic and diplomatic collabor ation! of the two are extremely close and that even though military co operation on the western front is unlikely, suppiemeniea numaij The War Today LONDON Less optimistic view of Russo German co operation taken in London is observers fear Molotoff speech tomorrow will cletr up Soviet mystery; signal closer dealing with Reich. Air raid warnings sound in London in mistake; enemy plane seen off northeast coast. TROMSOECity'of Flint heading toward German port with German prize crew in command. BUD A PEST South, eastern Europe watches supreme Soviet session Tuesday for clue to Russia's policy.

PARIS Western front, quiet; weather improves. GENEVA Spy trial presses Swiss campaign against espionage. PRAGUE Further clashes occurred Sunday between police and Czechs who were celebrating the 21st snnver sary of Czech independence despite a ban by German authorities. Riots Are Reported In Graz And Vienna By Hvn (Frfnch Nw AjwieylJ COPENHAGEN. Oct.

30 The newspaper National Tidende today reported that the Austrian garrisons at Vienna and Graz had rioted. The outbreaks were caused by news that certain regiments recruited in Austria were decimated in the Polish campaign, the newspaper said. The Berlinske Tidente reported that food supplies have been rigidly limited in the German occupied area of Poland and that many stocks on hand when the Germans marched in hnve since been confiscated outright. Community Chest Officers Worried Still Almost $200,000 From Objective; University Campaign Off To Good Start student newspaper issued three omjcg map, Indicating the relative pro 666500 35CKXHH 27)O0 J2S.OO0 2OQ0OO totaD "5 I) 150.000 $. I .25.000 100,000 i 5OO0O so far are that this year's Each faculty and canvass will yield the increase so urgently neenea an inrougn uir city.

Today Tribune Iladio The Weather Letters to the Editor Culbertson's Bridge Page against the inclusion of articles of general consumption on ine contraband list. As Russia is not a big importer of such articles it is believed the protest was designed to serve Hitler's cause. Communist papers published here continue to urge acceptance of Nazi peace. The closeness of Russo German co operation in economic spheres is no longer regarded as debatable. Germany is supplying technicians and industrial advisers while Russian gold and raw materials are being supplied to Germany.

Thar haa nlnntv nf inti in nther inheres of British HI i liiauuu LllflL me iwu inuiium ill interest is not impossible. Not Hitlerian Myth There have been many signs and portents lately that Kusso uerman co operation is not a Hitlerian myth but an actuality. Not the least of these, it is felt, was the Soviet's note protesting to Britain try to blockade the Allies by drawing in their sphere by force or economic pressure all the neutrals they can. British trade In Baltic countries and Scandinavia already has been seriously curtailed. 7 11 ....11 gress of each brigade and Inciting Women's New a great deal of competitive in an(j Fcature8 .....8, 9, 10 "This week the Booster club Winnipeg Home 10 organizing a Pop Rally and Sing Daily Serial 11 Song to stir up general enthu stage and Screen 4 Editorial 6.

7 While the university alwas is been generous in its contribution P01. 15 V'i to the Community Chest, indic brain and Stocks ....16, 1 In Limited Spheres Such military co operation as is anticipated here between the totalitarian powers is expected to be in limited spheres and then only after joint diplomatic pressure falls. Neither Germany nor Rus sia wishes to become involved in a major war, it is the belief here. While Germany fights defensive! behind her WestwaU and the screen of neutral countries Russia has 'been able to acquire nearly half ol Poland and extend her in fluence in the Baltic. At present it is believed Dictator Stalin has his eyes on Bessarabia as preliminary to embarking on his major objectives which it is believed lie in Asia, where the rich oil fields of Iran and Chinesn Turkestan are tempting.

Germany, meanwhile, it is Believed to receive equal gains in southwestern Europe with Russian Even after the Red armies marched into Poland the first bit terness of the British was tempered by the compensatory thought that at least Stalin, by his manoeuvre. had blocked further expansion to east and southeast. Now even that belief is winning and there is be ginning to be a feeling that basic similarities outweigh! the super ficial ideological differences be tween the two totalitarian powers which started out poles apart but which now are seen drifting from the extreme right and left to a common revolutionary mean. More In Common The tardiness of the British to recognize this possibility springs, it is felt, from their inability to understand that Stalinism and Continued on Page 3, No. 2 Hitler Appeals Again To Stalin If Push Fails, May Ask For Aircraft By A.

C. CUM MINGS (From Tht Tribune London Butmu ij Copyright Th Southim Co LONDON, Oct. 30. Hitler ap I parent ly is making a last desperate move to obtain more assistance from Russia before getting on with his war on the Western front. For weeks past he has been hesitating; one day ordering full scale offensive, the next day counter cow to seek Stalin's co operation againt the Allies.

On his return the Nazis gave out that unirs Britain and Frame agreed to talk peace Berlin and Moscow would jointly consult on "necessary This was discounted in London and Paris where it was held that Stalin would never. In his own word, "pull rhsetnuts out of the rlre" for Nazi or Fascist dictators. Asks Aircraft Now apparently, von Ribbrn trop is making a final effort to obtain either a new peace initiative or else some degree of Soviet participation in the war on the German side. The Nazj. announce that the meeting of the supreme Soviet council in Moscow Tuesday will result in decisions of funda 1 I lMKAptamoA fnp fhjk rt a iillj'" nf hoslt ilit iPB.

The WeatKer Forecast: Cloudy, Milder. Temperature: 6.30 a.m., 25, and at noon, i Maximum Sunday. 35; min. during night. 24.

Sun above horizon: 9 57 min. Sun rtsee, 7.13 a.m.; sets, 5.10 p.m. FINAL EDITION 50th Year WINNIPEG, MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1939 22 PAGES No. 259 By Carrier in Winnipeg 25e per Week. Price 5 eenti; With Comics, 10 cents.

More Soviet Aid To Germany Is Bleaker Outlook In Britain Mystery Of Russian Stand May Be I Cleared Up By Molotoff Tomorrow By RAYMOND DANIELL New Tork TlmM Prei Brvlca SpHltl to Tht Winnlp Tribune! LONDON, Oct. 30. There were indications today that a new effort to liquidate the war, now entering the ninth week, might be forthcoming Tuesday from Moscow when Premier and Foreign Minister Vyaschesloff Molotoff addresses the Supreme Council of the Soviets. At any rate, it was believed that developments in the Fuming Fuehrer Blamed In Girl's Poison Gulp M.iiiiii' i nimn1 11 as mi HON. UNIT FREEMAN MITFORD lNw York Timfi Pre irvlw Sptrnl to Th Winnipeg Trlburw PARIS, Oct.

30 Hon. Unity Freeman Mitford, daughter of the British peer Lord Redesdale, who has been Hitler's supporter and friend for a number of years. Is reported by tha Taris Soir to have attempted to commit suicide In Munich after a violent quarrel with the Fuehrer. The story Is published as coming from the German frontier. Miss Freeman Mitford, it is said, returned to her hotel In a state of great depression after an Interview with Hitler and the next day hotel servants found her unconscious' in her room.

She had taken a dose of veronal. She is now said to in a clinic at Munich and to have confessed having attempted suicide after a quarrel with the Fuehrer when he attacked and insulted England in extremely violent and passionate words. ICnpynsht by Tht Nw Ynrk Tlm Cruelties Of Nazi Regime Described White Paper Gives Details Of Filth And Torture, Backed By Affidavits By F. SANDERSON (Canadian Press Staff Writer) LONDON, Oct. 30.

The British government today lifted the lid on a sordid tale of Nazi atrocities and savag brutalities which have marked the lifetime of the Hitler regime. The government issued a white paper entitled "paperi concerning treatment of German nationals In Germany, 1938 1930." I It consisted of 3R pages of affi davits and depositions describing Nazi terrorism. It told the detailed story of treacherous brutalities committed In German concentration camps, a story which would outrival the tales of the Spanish Inquisition. Most of the documents came from consular officials In Germany. They are published at this time be The attitude of the German gov manding it.

Several times it has German minorities in foreign coun hpen announced that he was going tries and 'Macedonian condition personally to the Western front reigning there. It may be seen from start the "real the publication of these papers tha Rut he hsn tot there vet. An under the present regime conni explanation of his hesitation and tinns in Germany itsell and the delay appears to dp mis: a monin treatment accorncn Hermans mr aea von Rihhentrnp flew to Mos reminiscent not of Macedonia but of the darkest ags of the history of man. The white paper stressed the inhuman treatment of Jews and other minorities. It told of floggings, cramped quarters, overwork and lack of food In concentration ramps.

And it. listed accounts of systematic looting of Jewish properties after the killing in Taris of the German consular official, Ernst von Rath, in November. lfllS. a country "where laughter and happiness and duty abound." Herr describes the scene at Buchenwald as filth and mud up to the knees. It was almost impossible to walk.

Flesh was torn from his face, which was so disfigured as to be unrecognizable. Abo 10,000 men were In the camp but only 100 straw sacks were available as beds. The men were obliged to lie on their sides. Lying on their backs was forbidden under pain of blows. cause of German propaganda 'Sentries were ordered to use rifles against Britain, It was said.

Darkest Ages without warning. The paper declared that British subjects, including a number of the embassy staff, "were wantonly as ernment and the unscrupulous saulted in the streets by uniformed propaganda they are spreading (Storm Troopers) men on compels H's Majesty's government jduty." 10 publish these documents so the; public both here ana aoroaa mayi he able to judge for it said. "The German government has I complained of maltreatment oil 'Flint' Reported 'Germany Bound Sighted Leaving Norwegian Port By Tr. Aftiorlateri PrMl STOCKHOLM. Oct.

30 Reports from Norway today said the United States freighter City of FUnt, released from a Soviet port to her German captora, had departed from Tromsoe, Norway, late this after noon. These reports were the first due to the whereabouts of the American vessel "which was taken to Murmansk. Russia, by a German i prize crew following her rapture while carr ine a miscellaneous The hite paper ent back to cargo to England. 1933 hen Hitler assumed power I and when "members of opposition WASHINGTON'. Oct 30 Alex parties were arrested holeale anrrr Kirk.

American charge and confined in concentration d'affaires at Berlin the state camps here they were subjected department today that the German to the most harnarous sforejgn 0ffice nad. informed him Sadistic Brutality orally that it still was without 'definite Information concerning tht whereabouts of the City of FUnt and it is One report current in Paris but order 0( the day common aiven no credence in Lxwaon is ir.owledre in Germany that the that Hitler has asKed stann tor a v.nonal Socialist movement was pledge that if the great German a terrible vengeance on iffensive tails. Stalin will assist wno had the temerity to op mm wun aircran. ooe it. in Rpr in are: tl i Yl'fci.

1 inR iiimi stnit'liif ni 111 hraKEing that the United PspPr da(M n. 18. 1939. and rr.B Kingdom has enjoyed its last conditions at a concen i the German weekend and Nazi new Rrhen aid. prize crew could sail her down the capers are screaming for air bom mrdment of London.

The British people, however, are jierfectly calm. camp This tale of sadistic brutality fLgainst Hitler's that Germany was LONDON. Oct. 30 Naval ex. perts said today the British navy would be handicapped by nature in ttemptiag to intercept the United States freighter City of Flint in her roast of Norway to Germany, thus taking advantage of territorial waters to prevent the British navy stepping in..