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carry system for all trade with
belligerents.
Mr.. Roosevelt said it was intended
to provide by regulations under the
combat area proclamation that
ships and citizens now in combat
areas may get out of them, and for
the minimum of necessary Official,
relief and other similar travel which
must 60 in such areas. 1t is also
intended to provide that vessels
which cleared for combat areas be-
fore the act and proclamation be-
came effective shall be allowed to
complete their voyages
In the proclamation itself. the
President based his definition of the
combat area on a finding that:
The protection of citizens OF the
United States requires that there
be defined combat area through
which or into which it shall be
unlawful, except under such rules
and regulations as may be described,
for any citizen of the United States
or any American vessel. whether a
surface vessel or an aircraft, to
proceed"
A New Experiment Begins.
The series OF proclamations
marked the beginning of new eX-
pertinent in ways to keep this coun-
try out Of European conflict. With
revocation of the arms embargo,
the belligerent nations now may
buy as much as they can pay cash
| for and haul away of American
munitions and raw materials. But
the drastic restrictions on shipping
and travel are designed to prevent
such incidents as helped stir senti-
ment for American' entry into the
World War by keeping American
vessels away from areas where they
might be sunk by German torpedoes
or British guns, and American citi-
zens out Of the danger zone
Secretary of State Hull said he
was satisfied" that the basic
changes in our policy will greatly
assist in the first and most sa-
cred task" Of keeping this country
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There was no official mention of
the obvious practical effect that the
changes aid Gleat Britain and
France in their war with Germany.
British control OF the seas gives the
allies access to American goods and
denies it to Germany. But the ad-
ministration insists that the law
is not unneutral since. so far as
factors in our control are concerned
it gives all the belligerents equal
opportunity and is return to ira
ditional neutrality policies.
The President obviously was hap
py as he signed the measure that
provided substantially the changes
he had been urging on Congress
for months to enact.
Congressional Leaders Watch.
A group including Vice President
Garner, Secretary Hull and eight
congressional leaders watched the
President sign the bill. In the con-
gressional group were Speaker Bank
head, Senate Majority Leader
Barkley, Minority Leader McNary
Senator Pittman, Senator Byrnes
Democrat. of South Carolina, House
Majority Leader Rayburn, Chairman
Bloom of the House Foreign AZ
fairs Committee and Representa-
tive Boland of Pennsylvania, the
Democratic whip.
The possibility of the congress
sional leaders remaining in Wash
ington or holding themselves avail
able for consultations until Con-
gress reconvenes in January was
said to have been discussed briefly
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THE SUNDAY STAR WASHINGTON D c, NOVEMBER
Reich S Next Move
Uncertain, Hinges
Upon Fuehrer
Hitler May Accept Long
Trade War Ruther Than
Attack Moeinot Line
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
COLOGNE, Germany. Nov. A.
Despite q popular impression in
other parts of Germany that Adolf
Hitler has decided to risk western
offensive now, 1t is far from certain
that this feeling is correct.
On the contrary, there are indi-
cations that Nazi higherups do not
know what their next move will be
or how the war will develop.
There are even some grounds for
the belief that Hitler is confident of
German ability to hold out and may
accept the British French tactics of
fighting a long, almost exclusive
trade war entailing German attacks
on British shipping and harbors.
A colonel general, highly placed in
Nazi circles and well known abroad.
said two days ago, "Only the Fuehrer
knows whether it will come to a
western offensive. And I don't
know whether he knows yet"
Folly Of Frontal Attack Realized.
Military men here in the west
still express the belief that 1t would
be folly to attack frontally either
the French Maginot Line or the
German West Wall so long as pow
erful armies occupy them.
Under these conditions, If a de-
cisive victory is to be fought on
land, the two heavily fortified bull
warks must be fianked.
German officers emerged from the
Polish campaign convinced that
modern bunker chains. properly de-
Tended, cannot be taken. The Poles
failed to defend successfully what
bunker lines they had. but there is
no illusion about the French ability
to hold the Maginot Line.
To skirt the Maginot Line the
German Army would have to &c
through Switzerland, Belgium or the
Netherlands. But formal assurances
have been given those neutral coun-
tries that this would not be done
But even disregarding these assur-
ances, winter. with its rain, snow
and mud is setting in and soldiers
don't relish this.
} Major Offensive Difficult.
Weather of this sort would create
difficulties for major offensive
through those countries. Politica
authorities. Furthermore continue tt
repeat what has been said since the
war began, namely. that no inten.
ton exists to cross into France with
infantry.
German sources here have sale
they failed to understand why tn,
French apparently believed a winter
attack was coming That the French
high command did think so is giver
as the reason why French troop.
about two weeks ago were with.
drawn from those sections arount
Saarbruecken, sections which the,
occupied shortly after the wal
started.
That retreat. as seen from here
was made from territory that coule
not be held against heavy fire anc
in order to establish strong posi-
tions on French soil.
The heavy concentration of troops
along the Netherlands. Belgian ane
Swiss borders since the Polish cam.
paign ended-a movement which dis
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gram for Peace Between the A. =.
Of L. and tbs 6. I. Or; November
"a, Next Steps in Economic Re-
form. II, Any; December /. when
Do Civil Liberties Cease in a De-
mocracy?" December 8, "A Pro.
gram for the Progressives in the
American Labor Movement" and
December IS, Giving the Consumer
His Moneys Worth"
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No definite plans along this line
were disclosed, however.
1t was just after the signing cere-
mony that Senator Pittman told re-
porters he did not believe there was
any danger to American shipping In
permitting commerce with any of
the neutrals and that proclamation
of combat zone would be unneces-
sary. He obviously was in disagree
ment with the President on that
point, because it was only short
time later that it was announced
Mi. Roosevelt would work out the
restrictions with State and Navy
Department officials during the
afternoon
Penalties Provided.
The first proclamation signed by
the President-necessar to put the
act into effect in the European war
proclaimed that a state of war
"unhappily exists between Ger
many on one hand and France,
Poland. the United Kingdom. India.
Australia, Canada, New Zealand and
the Union of South Africa on the
other. and called all law enforce
ment officers for the utmost dill
gence' in preventing violations of
the new Neutrality Act.
The law provides maximum pen
alties of five years imprisonment
and $4,000 fines for violation of its
provisions-thep penalties applying to
each official of a company having
anything to do with a violation.
The initial presidential proclama-
ton also specifically revoked his
proclamations issued on the out
break of the war in September
which had applied the now-repealed
arms embargo to the belligerent
countries.
The proclamation restricting SUBJ
marine activity in American teSri-
torial waters continued bans similar
to those put into effect early in the
war under provisions of the old law
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Elderly Man Stricken
Fatally in Theuter

An elderly man who was stricken
fatally in a theater in the HOO block
Of Seventh street NV. yesterday
remained unidentified in the Morgue
last night.
A Casualty Hospital physician
summoned to the theater pro-
nounced the man dead. He was
believed to have suffered q heart
attack. He was about IS years old,
S feet IL inches tall. weighed $50
and wore a gray suit, gray over
coat and shellrim spectacles.
Cards found in his pockets had
not led to his identity at a late
hour.
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turbed these three countries and
created the suspicion abroad that
plan was afoot to flank the Maginot
Line or to attempt infantry attacks
on England through the Neither
lands-is explained here on tactical
grounds.
Sufficient room for troops with
drawn from Poland was not avail
able directly opposite the French
frontier, 1t is said, 10 they were
spread out In regions from which
they easily could speed to the west
wall over good roads and railroads.
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BY SOISEAU MOWINCKEL.

by SOlSEAU MOWlNNAEL.
BERGEN, Norway, Nov. 4 lP.-A
mighty happy bunch of American
sailors called Hello when I clam
bered aboard the City of Flint this
morning.
They had had enough of travel
for the moment, after kicking
around the North Atlantic and Arc
tic waters under a German crew,
although several told me the Ger
mans treated them we'll.
One lad, hanging oversize. joy
fully painting the American flag in
sigma back on the liner sides
the Germans covered al; markings
best expressed the crews reaction
in answering my question. How
are you feeling?"
Its fine now" he shouted back.
'but I was scared stiff while the
Germans were aboard. Now I'm
happy as lark
Greeted Cordially by Crew.
hired a motorboat to make the
trip out to the City OF Flint in
the harbor. The ship looked as If
she needed a thorough cleaning zip.
She appeared dirty black, with the
only color her deep wine-red funnel.
The crew told me they couldn't t
make any statements, but they
greeted me cordially. l suggested
they ought to send news quickly
to their families that they were
we'll. They agreed to this. adding a
few details about their voyage.
The first break in the routine of
the voyage, they said, came on Oc-
tober 8, when the German pocket
battleship Deutschland halted and
inspected the freighter. put aboard
a prize crew along with the crew
of the sunken British steamer Stone
gate.
The first stop was at Tromso,
Norway, and then came the trip to
Murmansk, Soviet Russian Arctic
port, through cold and dangerous
waters.
Germans Removed at Murmansk.
The Americans had the ship to
themselves at Murmansk for sew
eral days. The Germans were taken
ashore and interned for a time and
then returned and the ship sailed
again.
Thereafter her progress was cau-
tious until she arrived again at
Tromso, where the German Consul
came aboard. Members of the crew
said that after that the ship sailed a
zig1ag course with Norwegian escort
ships off the Norwegian coast.
The Americans said their biggest
thrill was last night, when the ship
dropped anchor at Haugesund, Nor
wegian officials came aboard, re-
moved the German crew and told
the Flint's officers they were free
to sail anywhere they pleased.
An admiralty representative came
around and was quite shocked that
I had made the trip out to the
City of Flint.
I told the officer had enjoyed
talking to the Americans and thai
they were good-looking lads.
The admiralty launch took mt
back to the Bergen pier.
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Capitol City Forum
To BEGIN Third Season

The Capital City Forum will be-
gin its third season of activities
Friday evening at 1902 Fourteenth
street with a discussion of THE
Facts Behind Neutrality"
Competent observers will be heard
in the panel discussions each week
The dates and topics for other
meetings follow:
November II, "A Minimum Pro-
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Gainard Cables Wife.

MELROSE. Mass. Nov. 4 R-
Mrs. Joseph A. Gainard. wife of the
captain of the steamer City of Flint,
said tonight she had received a cable
from her husband at Bergen. Nor
way. saying that he was feeling
fine" The message was signed with
a code word indicating it was sent
by Capt. Gainard personally, Mrs.
Gainard said.
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Average German Thinks
New Law Is Qne-Sided s.

BERLIN. Nov. R.-Govern-
ment spokesmen said no authorita-
tive reaction to repeal of the United
States Arms Embargo Act could be
expected today.
Opinion of the average German,
however, appeared to be that alter
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ing the law was "one- sided" neutral
ity benefiting Germany's enemies
and placing the Reich at a dis
advantage.
Considerable newspaper space was
devoted to New York dispatches
tending to show how the United
States would profit from the manu-
facture of arms.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-18
A Working Democracy

People who live under dictatorship need do thinking
for themselves All necessary social and economic thought
has its origin impetus and enforcement issue from the
dictator and his high command. How amazingly simple!
People who live under democratic government must
assume full responsibility for their guidance When
they do not that responsibility quickly be taken from
them.
Probably than at any time in Americas past his
tory, the people of these United States realizing the
Importance of doing their thnkng-in advance.
Preparedness becomes the watchword if the basic demo-
cratic tenet public thinking to be here at home
Accordingly from community standpoint it is parcu-
arly appropriate that local individuals and organizations
undertake at this time to stimulate further the free discus
sion of common public problems which in too many contem
porary lands have been solved by the onerack minds in
control.
Beginning next Monday evening at Talmud Torah
gregaons synagogue, there is sponsored the first the
second annual lecture series public questions which in
democracies- Heaven-may still be openly discussed
Rabbi Baruch TRIGGER has built this second lecture
series around the general question rs Civilization Doomed
He and his congregation berngng to this lecture
the information and advice of the best available minds of all
creeds The entirely nonsecarian-a demo-
cratic trait and persons of whatever religious faith well
avail themselves of the programs which will stretch
through the spring months
Here may be found informative and helpful guide posts
which may have farreachng effect in aiding average ct
zens laymen world affairs to at personal convic
tions which in time will help to shape countrys destnes
-. without the artful dication of high commands
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Do People Want Jobs2

Every once in a while there impressive demonstra-
ton of the fact that most people still want work if there
is ghost of chance of getting decent job.
New York saw such demonstration Twelve city jobs
rs laboratory helpers at $3.50 year open
Four thousand hundred and thirty nine
jammed the 2SSth Field Artillery armory to apply Some
waited long 80 hours for chance their
down applications 1t took 80 police handle the long
files of anxious applicants Even at midnight of the day
before applications to be made, $50
hand hoping for priority
1t certainly true that there people who won't
work. and who will do anything avoid it, That has always
been true 1t is perhaps true that there such
people today than before because of depressing
effects of eight years of hard times.
But il is almost certainly not true that the average
American has reached that stage People who will wait 80
hours merely to apply for chance at S960ayear job still
are all right.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-18
BRIGHT MOMENTS
IN GREAT LIVES

Gouverneur Morris, the great
Revolutionary American states
man, had just suffered severe
accident which injured one leg
so badly it became necessary to
amputate it. The next day one
OF his friends came to call. and
felt it his duty to offer as much
consolation as he could. He
dwelt upon the good effects of
such trial, pointing out that
he would now hardly seek all
the pleasures and dissipations Of
life, adding that the test Of his
character and moral TEN IRA
ment would make man Of
him" When he had finished.
Morris said: My good sir. and
ne eoughed, affectedly. YOU
argue the matter so handsome
~, and point out so dearly the
advantage of being without legs.
that ! am sorely tempted to part
with the other"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-18
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven of these
test questions Turn to the
woman's page for the answers.
l. What is copra
2 What became of the Ball
kan kingdom of Montenegro
B. Has the moon an atmos-
phere?
4. Why are Jewels used in
watches?
5. Where is the resting place
Of the British Unknown Soldier?
6. Name the last car of Rus
STA.
I. In the U. S, what is in-
ternal revenue
s, What is the correct pro.
nunciation of the word credence?
3. What does pro and CON-
mean?
10 Name the first president
Of the American Red Cross.
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Dads and Dauehters

Throughout the nation Campfire Girls and their fathers
holding their annual Daughters and Dads banquet this
month.
1t is heart-warming CUSTOM this annual affair where
these youngsters proudly take their fathers. It's hard
say whether the their daughters get the fun
out of it.
In most American families it to work out that
while mother handles the reins daughter it's dad who
sort of soohes things down. and gives the needed sympathy
when little girls feelings hurt
As long celebrate such happy affairs these
Campfire daughters and dads banquet there is danger
that anything will become seriously wrong with the
American home.
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PULSE OF THE PUBLIC

when $3.50 to $500 a year. is
spent on each student, does not
work out as progress.
We read that 1000 lives were
saved by highway control in 1888
at cost of hundreds Of thou
sands and then a bombing
party destroys a thousand per-
sons, mostly women and chill
dren.
To sum it up: Human life
was never worth less or cost
more to produce than now.
Oh, well. Let's borrow an
other billion.
A. L. ALEXANDER.
Editor, The Times: Several
weeks ago l read in your paper
about Commissioner Eastwood's
order for places of vice in Ia
coma to close up, that the lid
was on. The places did remain
closed for few days.
Then, of a sudden, for some
reason or other. the lid was APP
parently off. For, the houses
of prostitution opened their
doors, bootleggers began ped
ding their wares, dice appeared
back on cigar counters, as did
various kinds of punchboards.
Now, we note that the sheriff
has come into the picture. He
had his deputies raid one room
ing house twice. which resulted
in the arrest of four women. A
day or two later, the sheriff's
deputies arrested bootleggers
for allegedly selling liquor by
the drink.
think it is time for these
public officials to explain to the
taxpayers the reason for all
of this tom-foolery, don't you?
o. c. OLSEN.
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Conflicting planetary aspects
are active today. according to
astrology, but there is little
danger of adverse domination.
The m in d may be inclined
toward discomfort and unrest
through the early morning.
Labor today is well directed
and the stars promise improve
ment in workin conditions
among adults, though children
who toll appear to be over
looked
Decrease in unemployment is
forecast, but it will not be on
a scale that diminishes relief
expenditures to any extent.
Theaters, the opera and con-
cert halls should profit. New
methods of amusing the pleas
ure-loving public are prognos-
ticated.
Severe weather in many parts
of the world will continue late
in the spring, if the stars are
rightly read Heavy losses
through floods may be expected
in the United States in places
not hitherto inundated.
A London astrologer foresees
Russian interference in the war
in China, although he prognos-
ticates a crisis affecting the
power of Stain. The spring
quarter is to be period of
change, it is predicted.
Egypt is now under a riie Of
the stars which is fairly favor
able but there are evil portents
for the summer. Many tourists
are presaged for the coming
months.
Girls may find this a lucky
date for making friends among
eligible young men, but there
is little chance for real romance.
Persons whose birthdate it is
have the augury of year of
uncertainties that finally may
become profitable. Unexpected
good luck is forecast for many.
Children born on this day may
be imaginative and talented.
Many of these subjects of Aqua
RUS attain success and wide
popularity. They should be
wisely guided.
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motors: and second. because
European military planes
can attain higher speeds.

motors: and second. because
European military planes
can attain higher speeds.
In answer. it is admitted that
American designers have not
got very far with the milne
motor: but it is pointed out that
the radial motor IS lighter and
more compact, than on single
motored ships it is no wider than
the fuselage and hence creates
no added wind resistance, and
that American transport planes
still outsell their European-built
competitors when no considera-
tons but the inherent value OF
the planes is involved.
And as to speed. foreign mill
tary planes have attained speeds
of 400 miles an hour or better
but the argument is that those
speeds have been won at the
sacrifice of maneuverability. A
typical American pursuit or
combat ship. it is argued, would
run rings around those speed
sters because 1t could climb,
turn and twist about far more
readily.
Copyright, 1887
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-18

Editor. The Times: Dear Mr..
Roosevelt: Was 1t good business
to beat your manly breast shout
ing liar" at Hitler? Perhaps
the Duponts and aircraft manu-
facturers could answer.
Was it good business to subsi-
die the farmers not to raise
wheat, corn and hogs, and to
aid US in violations of all the
laws of God and man-to kill
our sows and pigs while our
fellowmen were starving? Per-
haps the Canadian farmer and
the Argentine beef exporters
know.
Was it good business taking
gold from us and giving us whis-
key, thereby improving the NOR
ais of our people? Perhaps the
loan sharks and collection agen-
cies could answer.
Was it good business to chase
the moneychangers out of the
temple and stop speculation by
making national credit so I'M
certain that business was afraid
Perhaps the white collar worker
could say.
Was it good business to Gre
ate the Blue Eagle to take the
place Cd the American eagle and
force code on the coal dealers
whereby l pay 2 ton more for
whereby ! pay 81 ton more for
day.
Was it good business to re-
move disabled veterans from the
hospitals and place CCC work.
ers in their beds, in order to bal
ance the budget?
Was 1t good business to cham
pion human rights versus prop
erty rights? We all know that
a man owning property is not
human. Was it good business to
put our shingle and pulp mill
workers on the beans and ma
caroni" diet. meanwhile import
ing huge gobs of newsprint and
shingles Perhaps the voucher
clerks and welfare investigators
know.
Business in every age of the
world has been the chief pio-
neer in the march of mans civil
lization. Blessings everywhere
follow its advancing footsteps
It travels no bloodstained fields
TO secure its noble end, but
everywhere brings men into
friendly and harmonious inter-
course. II removes local prelu-
dices, breaks down personal anti
| pathies and binds the whole fam
lily of man together by strong
ties.
1t brings men together and
towns and cities are built; 1t
makes men venture upon the
sea in ships and travel CONT
nents on iron pathways, and
wherever We so. whether at
home or abroad, it is business
that controls the great inter-
ests of the world and makes
the efforts of man mighty.
All in favor of more business
and less ballyhoo. say aye. Hank.
| Was that thunder
JOSEPH J. REED.
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