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The Boston Globe from Boston, Massachusetts • 12

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The Boston Globei
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THE BOSTON DAILY GLOBE FRIDAY. DECEMBER 12. 1941 12 ters, the suspect declined to name the persons he claimed owned the -III II IJ 1 II Ul III II I. II II 111 -IIM If vJ Beach Area 1 Solved Two women were standing in the snow discussing the fuel shortage. "Yes.

that's it." said one. "If we'd have got the cold weather in the Summer when it's warmer, instead of in the Winter, we'd be able to do without a fire and save coal." Guide and Ideas, London. Guns and Ammunition Seized in Raid on North End Shop Locksmith-Owner, Alien, Arrested; Possible Fifth Column Link Seen 1000 of Italian Ancestry Cheer Attack on Puce Mussolini Greatest Scoundrel in History of Italy, Salerno Says 2 I making disparaging remarks about the United States. Search of the shop brought to light 15 revolvers, 20 shotguns and rifles and 150 rounds of ammunition. Although the 50-year-old proprietor protested the weapons were owned by friends and customers and had been left with him for repairs, he was arrested on suspicion of violating the law against aliens possessing firearms.

Questioned at Police Headquar- isssesaWtti isssiisWrrriaTi -j nir ii rmiwiiormumwmwi GUNS SEIZED IN RAID Left to right, detectives Thomas Conaty, William J. Goulston and Walter Armstrong leaving North End shop. Proprietor, an alien, was arrested. Vwv Governor Urges Protecting Town Meeting System Haverhill Chamber Hears Address on Speeding Production Special Dispatch to the Globe HAVERHILL, Dec. 11 "Ours is the background and ours is the foundation of the town meeting form of government and we want to protect that form of government in the years to come," declared Gov.

Saltonstall here tonight as principal speaker at a Chamber of Commerce smoker in Helenic Orthodox Church Hall. "Whether it be a war of one year, or six years, we must come out on top to preserve that system of government." "The Commonwealth in the War Emergency," was the subject of the address by the Governor, who told his listeners that it is time for action, not words. He emphasized that we must leave unstained, here what our forefathers founded for the benefit of our children. "This is a period in which we are commemo- ratine and thinking of our bill ol riehts." he said Gov. Saltonstal compared the weapons.

North End Club Also Searched The ammunition was found in boxes from which the locks had been removed, police said. The guns were found in boxes, drawers, and other out-of-the-way olaccs. Additional detectives were sent immediately to the suspect's home in Roxbury, and another search was instituted at a North End club, of which the man is said to have been president. The F. B.

I. is said to have been investigating this organization for months, but the lock-frnith's name had not been found on the books. Investigating officers also went to the homes of the suspect's friends and business associates with search warrants. The arrested man told the detectives he came to America from Italy 27 years ago and had conducted a locksmith shop for 25 years. He never attempted to obtain American authorities said.

Draft Revision to Affect 6000 New Englanders Drastic revisions in Selective Service regulations are expected to bring at least 6000 New Englanders to the United States armed services before Feb. 1, according to estimates by 1st Corps Area officials last night. The changes will affect not only the 21 to 35-year-old men who were given deferments for one reason or another after the peace-time registration Oct. 16, 1940, but also those ex-service men in higher Selective numerical strata who were excusea because they had had previous military training. The first war-time draft since 1918 is expected to bring a majority of all 1-A men into active service, in addition to the service veterans.

Massachusetts draft officials yes terday received an order to re classify all with any military training. Farewell to Eigelow by State Safety Group Former State Senator Chandler Bigelow, who has resigned as secretary to the Massachusetts Committee cn Public Safety to join the Army Air Corps in which he is a captain, was tendered a brief farewell party by his associate workers at the committee headquarters yesterday afternoon. He was presented a gold identi- fication disk. The presentation was I made bv Georze Fearine. aid to executive secretary J.

W. Farley. of values SJJ39 II To look Eight by GEM QUALITY Crepe, Silk HOSIERY "CORONET" 3-thread sheer crepe, all silk from top to toe. "'CROWN" 4-thread chiffon with lisle plaited foot for extra wear. "CENTURY" medium service weight with lisle welt and lisle plaited foot.

see what a host (o) (O) 2 ilfiilv Assailing Mussolini as a tryant and tool of Hitler, nearly 1000 per sons or Italian ancestry amrmea heir loyalty to President Roose velt and adopted a resolution pledging their all-out support to the war against Germany, Japan and Italy in a meeting at Tremont Temple yesterday. Every declaration that Americans of Italian descent are true American citizens, willing to back this country and the President to the limit, brought the large audience to its feet cheering. Similarly the hall rocked with applause and cheers as each speaker attacked Mussolini and the Fascist regime, Joseph Salerno, state president of the C. I. addressed the group in both English and Italian, announcing that Italo-Americans are willing to surrender their lives to down the Axis powers.

He said he had no apologies for the great Italians of the past who have contributed to the world of art, science and letters, but that Mussolini must be classified as the greatest scoundrel in Italy's history. Salerno said II Duce had not only suppressed the four freedoms, but described him as a murderer of innocent women and children. Mussolini's most recent act, he said, tends to "widen the sea of blOid by de claring war on the United States the only land on earth where freedom still lives." Salerno said Americans of Italian descent have two jobs to do for the country of their parents free it of its tyrant and liberate it from Hitler's shackles. He declared it was their vital duty to wipe out the stain of tyranny and aggression which Mussolini has caused on the good name of the Italian people. Urging his listeners to march un der the glory of the American flag this crusade against aggression.

Salerno declared Italio-Americans have accepted the challenge of Japan, Mussolini and Hitler. Other speakers included Guv Campbasso, business agent of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers, who presided: Salvatore Camilio. state vice president of the C. I. and Oswald Eusepi, national representative it the clothing workers.

Walter M. Healey MALDEN, Dec. 11 Walter M. Healey, 73, 84 Russell superintendent of health and former member of the City Council, died today at Maiden City Hospital. He underwent an operation last Tuesday.

Mr. Healey, who was a native of New York, had held his health post since 1912. He came with his family to this city as a youth. He was a member of the West Side A. A.

and a past grand knight of Santa Marie Council, K. qJ, C. He was active in athletics in his younger days and played on local baseball teams. He is survived by a wife. Mrs.

Mary A. Healey; a son, Rev. Joseph M. Healey of St. Mary's Church.

I Waltham, and three daughters. Mary E. Healey, Ruth C. Healey. both of whom live in this city, and Mrs.

James Hutchinson, Revere. Services will be held at 10 a. m. Saturday in the Immaculate Conception Church, Maiden. Inter ment will be in Holy Cross Ceme tery, here.

George Harding Smith Funeral for George Hard ing Smith, prominent Norwood businessman and town official until his retirement, who died Wednesday at the Framingham Hospital, will be held Sunday afternoon at the Unitarian Church, Medfield. He was the father of Mrs. Dorothy E. Gruening, wife of Ernest Gruening, Governor of Alaska. Mr.

Smith lived in Norwood until his retirement, when he removed to Medfield. He was vice president of Berwick Smith Company and the Norwood Press. He served as president of the Norwood Board of Trade, president of the Norfolk Cofcity Federated Boards of Trade, for years was chairman of the Norwood School Committee and also served on other important town committees. He was a Mason and a Knight Templar. He was in his 83d year.

He is survived by a wife, two daughters and a son. He died Wednesday at the Framingham Hospital. make your pretty gifts prettier CHRISTMAS WRAPPING PAPER, 10c. sheets to a package, all 20 30 inches. Bright, cheery, assorted patterns.

Main Basement. mifmm in California Is Evacuated Trees Mysteriously Burst Into Flames During Blackout SANTA CRUZ, Dec. IJ CAP) Santa Cruz county Hacked out tonight and a largtf eucalyptus tree mysteriously burst into flame while more than 1000 per. sons were being evacuated from the beach area fronting the Pacific Ocean. The evacuation was reported as a comprehensive test by the Army, but several trees on a high cliff in an area inhabited by Japanese straw.

"ij isiuwejs suuueniy Durst lmo flame. At least two persons were reported detained at the police station. Women fainted at wild, unverified rumors that planes had been sighted irom sea. and that veis were 160 miles offshore. a lie rire department Quickly ex-unguished the flaming trees.

ouiaiers went irom door to door and uiuerea resiaents to nut nnf their lights, lock their doors an hurry from the entire waterfront area. ae 13 were "Quested to yaras or more "om shore. iviosi oi me people took the uation calmly, but some elderly persons and invalids were almost in panic. Theatres and churches in the district away from the water front opened their doors to the evacuees. The removal area included the entire Santa Cruz about 40 miles along the ocean.

The all clear signal sounded about 8 p. and street lights Warm turned on again. Police said blackout was 100 percent effective. ine region is about 100 milp. south of San Francisco.

The black-out extended into Monterev Count ana me cities oi Monterey and Car-mel, and the entire Monterey Peninsula came under the blackout order. GIFT VALUE For Women, Misses White Tubular -SHOE SKATES With Cotton PLAID Lining for Warmth SIZES 4 to 9 Sturdy Grained LEATHER Uppers Compare these with other! -i 1 1 iuici i mc putc nu you ul agree they're real values. Built for wear, comfort and safety. Mail and Phona Orders Filled Call HUB. 2700 -SUBWAY ENTRANCE These are NEW Suits in full ze, color and pattern range.

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I. men last night, after a raid on a North End locksmith ishop uncovered a veritable ar senal of revolvers, rifles, shotguns and ammufTition. The raid on the shop, owned by ian Italian, was staged after Detective Lieut. James V. Crowley received a tip that the owner was FIRST tout Genuine Sizes: 8'2 to 10.

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Sizes 2 to 6. IN HAWAII Firit Clas. Gunner William F. O'Connell, 26, ton of Mrs. Mary E.

O'Connell of 61 Baldwin Charlestown, i among United State Sailors in Hawaii. 'J3illy" ha been in the Navy more than eight year, having left Boston English High School to enlist in June. 1933. rapid diplomatic action of today with those of the days of Benjamin Franklin, when Franklin was France for months at a time without communication with Washington. Pointing out that we are on the Eastern Seaboard and that so far the fighting has been in the Pacific, the Governor stated that it is up to us to push our production just a little harder." He urged "a little more work, a little more Yankee ingenuity." He described the conflict as a "war of the unexpected" and "to meet the unexpected, we must be prepared in every conceivable way." Referring to civilian defense, Gov.

Saltonstall declared that "upon you and you alone depends the protection of your families and your children." 18 Aliens Removed From Fishing Craft at Block Island BLOCK ISLAND, R. Dec. 11 (AP) Coast Guardsmen took 18 aliens off fishing boats in the two narbors this afternoon and were holding them at the Coast Guard station here tonight. The men were taken from 13 fishing boats, mostly mackerel catherc, which had tied up at piers waiting for a high wind to subside. The craft were from various New England ports.

Rev. Daniel Rider The funeral of Rev. Daniel Rider, pastor of the Columbia Street Baptist Church, Bangor, was held yesterday afternoon at the Clarenr don Street Baptist Church where he had served as pastor for several i The service was conauciea Dy Rev. Elmer N. Bentley of Weymouth Baptist Church.

The invocation was offered by Rev. Llewellyn W. Hamer of Stoughton Street Baptist Church, Dorchester. Benediction was by Rev. Dr.

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