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MACHINES OVER

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~ WAR VERSION

Warsaw ‘Generals’ Also Helped Hitler, : Fugitives Report.

" EDITOR'S NOTE—The follow-.

ing analysis of the defeat of Poland by Germany in 28 days is based upon a report of the Polish General Staff which has reached Paris for the study of the Allied General Staffs. The United Press -was permitted to read the report.

By RALPH HEINZEN United Press Staff Correspondent PARIS, Oct. 16 (U. P.).—Germany’s 28-day conquest of Poland was a victory of machines over men. Five things made it possible: -1. Errors by the Polish General Staff, 2. Germany’s 12-to-1 superiority in war materials. 3. The unseasonable drought which kept Polish roads from becoming the quagmires in which Polish military leaders had hoped the German war machine would bog down. 4. The suddeness with which Germany struck. 5. The German “Fifth Army” within Poland—the 800,000 members of the German minority who performed espionage duties for the Reich. The spectacular success of German air raids early in the war ‘was | attributed to this espionage

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Advice for Allies

Those are the conclusions reached by high Polish Army authorities themselves who escaped to France and since have completed a study of the German campaign. The report, which gives a thorough picture of ‘German tactics, methods ‘and material, has been turned over to the British and French General Staffs for their guidance in the event Adolf Hitler orders a “blitzkrieg” offensive in the West. The report shows clearly that the Polish High Command had no information concerning Germany’s intentions before the invasion started Sept. 1. As a result, Poland had only 800,000 men under arms. She might

" have had nearly 5,000,000 had she

mobilized in time. Tactics Changed

Because of the Polish General Staff’s failure to anticipate German intentions, the reprot said, the Polish war industry was still an infant. Mass prdouction of planes and tanks could not have been undertaken before the middle of 1940. Before Polish reserves called up Aug. 31 could reach their garrisons, Germany had thrown 60 divisions, of which six were motorized and nine were armored, against 26 Polish divisions. On Sept. 8 the Polish General Staff changed its tactics. The Germans had been advancing too rapidly. Motorized columns had pushed

. too far in front of supporting in-

fantry. The Poles tried to cut them off. At Lublin, Lodz, Ostrobenka and in the Kutno sector the new tactics were successful. German motorized columns were encircled and wiped out. The Poles took 27,000 prisoners. But they were isolated victories

and had no general bearing upon

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the war. 210 Planes Against 2000

On Aug. 31 the Germans had 1500 planes concentrated on the Polish frontier, but the Poles did not know it. On the morning, of Sept. 1 these planes bombed more than 100 Polish towns and vilalges and virtually all of Poland's air fields and important railway junctions. Against the German Air Force, which was augmented later by 500 more planes from the Western Front could muster.only 150 pursuit planes, 120 combat bombers, and 40 heavy bombers. Even so, the report claims, Polish airmen and gunners shot down “320 German planes and killed 1000 German pilots, observers and gunners. Polish heroism in individual instances aimost, made up for the High Command’s mistakes. On Sept. 12, when the German drive slowed down, it seemed that the tide Two large Polish

| armies, one in, the Siedlce River on

the Bug River, and another in the

| south based on Przemsl, were favor-

ably placed to drive the Germans back of the prearranged Polish defense line extending southwards

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‘MERCY KILLER’ DENIED SOLACE

Murder Charge Indicated in Slaying of Boy, 5, By Stepfather.

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 (U. P).— Authorities indicated today that there was likely to be little mercy for “mercy” slayer Lawrence Rougeau, 26. Their investigation seemed to prove that 5-year-old James Fitzpatrick, his victim and step-son, had been a normal child in all respects. Rougeau’s case represented the worst fears of authorities and social workers come true. He had read in detail of two fathers who had killed their hopelessly imbecilic sons.

Drowned Child in Tub

A person of no great intelligence, Rougeau, a WPA worker, heard his step-son murmur and moan in his sleep early yesterday morning. This convinced him, he told police, that the child was “going crazy like his mother.” He awakened Jimmy, told him they were going to play “cops and robbers,” bound his-hands and feet with neckties, then drowned him in the bath tub. Rougeau then left the tenement and surrendered to the policeman on the beat. His attitude was that he deserved sympathy if not commendation. He received neither. Authorities indicated he would be indicted for first-degree murder which is punishable by death.

Report cn Mother

Seven months ago, Mrs. Rougeau gave birth to a child and soon thereafter became mentally deranged and is now a patient in a State institution. Physicians said her derangement was of a nature that sometimes follows child-birth and is not hereditary. Rougeau acknowledged to authorities that he had been impressed by the melancholy roles in which the other mercy slayers had appeared.

LIST BUSINESS GAINS IN SOUTH BEND AREA

+ SOUTH BEND, Ind., Oct. 16. —Improved business conditions here were reported today by the Association of Commerce. A 3.1 per cent gain in employment during September and an 8.4 per cent gain in payrolls over the previous month were reported. . Unemployment compensation claims declined 87.1 per cent from August and the WPA rolls dropped 22.7 per cent but the relief load cost was 20.6 per cent above August.

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By Science Service PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 16. — A war-like note sounds unmistakably through the opening sessions of the American College of Surgeons meeting here this week. Reports on healing of wounds, treatment of crushed bones and chest injuries, suggestive of war casualties, appear early: on the program. Patients suffering peacetime accidents are the subjects of these reports, but many of the methods developed for treating their injuries were derived from experiences in the

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reamlined Drill

Crack troops of the 11th Infantry from Ft. Harrison paraded in the U. S. Army’s new streamlined drill style before hundreds of spectators at the Indiana World War Memorial Saturday afternoon. The demonstration, which included tanks and light artillery, was held in connection with the enlistment campaign now being carried on throughout the country under a program

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Lieut. Col. Vincent N. Diaz, battalion commander in the 11th Infantry, Ft. Harrison, has been named 11th Infantry executive officer by

Col. Diaz came to Ft. Harrison in 1936 from Saginaw, Mich., where he served as an instructor to organized reserve units. Ft. Harrison was the scene yesterday of demonstrations for more

than 1000 officers of the organized reserves in the Indiana military area. Regular - troops of the 11th Infantry brigades demonstrated the new stream-lined drill and attack problems for officers who were ordered to appear at the post yesterday on an inactive duty status.

Officers Ride in Tanks

Visiting officers rode in tanks of the 5th Tank Platoon and in general acquainted themselves with new Regular Army drill and maneuver problems: Discharge and replacement camp for the Civilian Conservation Corps at the Post, will be abandoned immediately and equipment will be returned to the Federal district quartermaster. The last train to take newly enrolled CCC workers to camps in the Far West, is to leave Tuesday carrying approximately 450 youths.

I N. G. Inventory Near

According to word received here from the Fifth Corps Area headquarters at Columbus, O., the annual inventory of Federal property in the hands of National Guard units in Indiana will begin Monday, Oct. 23. Inspection of ordnance material is now being made by the .Fifth Corps Area ordnance personnel, assisted by Lieut. Leo Stadmiller of the National Guard.

GAS TURNS FAMILY'S REUNION TO TRAGEDY

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 (U. P.).— Angelo Michieli, a kitchen worker, was overjoyed yesterday when his wife, Emilia, and their 4-year-old son Bruno arrived from Italy on the liner Rex. Proudly he took them to their new home—an apartment complete even to a new gas stove and a shiny coffee pot. Late in the afternoon Michieli left for work. When he returned, his knock was not answered. He forced his way inside. Emilia was on her bed, Bruno on the kitchen floor. Gas poured from a burner under the coffee pot, which had boiled over, extinguishing the flame. Emilia and Bruno were dead.

WORK ON MARION’S SEWAGE UNIT PUSHED

Times Special MARION, Ind. Oct. 16.—Excavation on the new sewage disposal plant here has been completed, and work is being rushed to finish the cement-pouring before cold weather sets in. . This work is expected to be completed by November, according to

plant should be ready for service by February, 1940. Machinery to be installed is expected to arrive the first of next month, Mr. Borchert said.

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BUSINESS UP, FACES ‘BUMPS

Treasury May Balance| Budget Next Year Unless Collapse Interferes.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (U. P.). —Business is booming today at a rate which might enable the Treasury to balance the budget next year, but there are cautious warnings uf bumps to come.

There is considerable alarm here over the accumulation of inventories—large stocks of merchandise and commodities—in the hands of distributors. . . Secretary of Commerce Harry L. Hopkins a week ago warned of too rapid expansion of inventories. The Administration’s study of the situation is continuing and some economists here foresee a sharp recession. .

New Recession Possible

If the economists are right, provision for orderly liquidation of overstocked distributors probably will be before the Roosevelt Administration within a few months along with other recession problems. Another recession would duplicate some recent United States history recorded in "1937 and 1938. Business recovery collapsed in the autumn of 1937, causing the Administration suddenly to abandon its

SAFETY THEME OF AUTO SHOW

With More Expansive Seats, Free Steering. NEW YORK, Oct. 16 (U. Py—

The National Automobile Show emphasized highway safety today.

yesterday. The Ford Co. opened its own show at the Hotel Astor. Gen-

‘|eral Motors and Chrysler had sup-

plemental exhibits elsewhere. Lieut. Gov. Charles: Poletti, opening the show’s Safety Center, hailed the new “sealed beam” headlights as an outstanding development to-

praised the industry for having developed them.

Deflector Displayed

The Yale Bureau for Street Traffic Research had a ated displays of improvements in highway engineering, including a steel deflector which channelizes traffic moving at 60 miles an hour on a two-lane road. : The 1940 models have wider bodies, more space in front seats, free action of steering wheels and radical changes in fender lines. Running boards have been removed to extend the car frame. Convertible models may be opened and closed by mechanical vacuumoperated devices.

Motor Bonnets Lock

The alligator-type motor bonnet is another feature, opening at the front end and fitted with safety catches to prevent accidental opening or closing. Several can be locked from the driver's seat so that when the car doors ar fastened the hood cannot be raised. In trucks, greater emphasis is on cab-over-engine models.

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MARY OPAL DOVE, 5 years old and excited about Halloween, saw

faces in a store window across. the street ' from their . home, 1236 ‘Charles St. today. | : She decided to join him. She walked from between two parked cars and was struck by a car driven by Charles Huffman, 813 S. Randolph St. She was sent to City Hospital where it was dis-: covered she had received a broken collar bone. : ;

CONTINUE HUNT FOR TRAIN VICTIM'S KIN

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State police continued their search today for the sister of William Green, 75, of Dunkirk, Ind., fatally injured Saturday when struck by a New York Central train near . Sherman Drive and Massachusetts Ave. Police said they believed Mr. Green was on his way to Muncie,

and that he was struck as he walked through the railroad yards in an attempt to board a freight train. The body is at the City Morgue.

BAYS TO SPEAK AT RALLY Times Special BLUFFTON, Ind. Oct. 16.—State Democratic Chairman Fred F. Bays will speak here at the Democratic rally Wednesday night in the Community House. Chancy Wilson; president of the McNutt for President Club in Wells County, is in charge Regular $5 TREO

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Prospects Cheerful

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125-130 before a recession—if any— reverses the tide. That is the biggest business news in 10 years. The highest industrial production index in 1929, a boom year until the collapse of October and November, was 119.

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