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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-06
A APPRECIATES ARTICLES
On Music PAGE

Editor The Times: The pub
heity you gave Gray junior high
school music department on
friday. November - was
hne piece OF work and we want
you 10 know that We appreciate
II very much.
To boys and girls who are
struggling along and trying 10
perfect some talent in e musical
way Il IS & reward. and an in
spirstion also. to get the publ
city which you gave them. Their
parents have a keener interest
n the development Of the musi-
cal program IN our schools and
the work that the school is dong
= being brought before ne
public in a true light
c. A. PAYNE.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-06
IIcuT An Inside Picture of Finan-
II u IL l ciol ond Political America

WASHINGTON-President Roosevelt's decision to re-
duce the budget for civilian federal professionals,
rivers and harbors post offices etc-has provoked
outburst of protest from political and financial interests
in the so-caled bread-basket They figure that
they being Disseminated against in favor of indus
trial beneftng from national defense contracts
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To settle an srguement
Gust with ourself. how
ever, Just with ourselD We
hitched up cur team of
sea-horses TO our cd stone
boat and paid a visit TO the
STSC shipyards No. 2
a. Seattle.
Pledriyers. bulldozers. esrpen-
tiers. etc, are doing Big things
IN a big way thsreaboutx
However. the lumber strike
and a couple OF other unexpected
factors have delayed matters
somewhat. Original plans called
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-06

With the 1.7oo-foot fitting out
wharf extending along the plots
Iong SIDE on the east waterway.
For sake OF comparison,
sT>C plant No. 2 i 10 he al
most twice A. big - ST>C
plant No. / here.
However. the shipyards here
includes about 20 acres. OF which
only 20-odd are presently in Use.
The Seattle yards embrace only
40 acres. but every inch Will be
in use with shops, Offices,
wharves and ways,
And il Is that latter item
the launching ways which COM
prlses the chief difference from
the local layout.
In the first place. the Seattle
plants only contract at present
Is for construction OF 20 destroy
ers for the L. S. navy. Such
craft are relatively little vessels
mus. the plant VIII have five
sets OF double-ways. In other
words. 10 vessels-two side by
side on pair Of ways-will be
built al a crack.
There Is no particular sisnifi-
canoe. h viewer. in such a
method. 1t does save on hosting
cranes and space. though.
The local yards, for instance,
have two single ways served by
three derricks. and fitting out
wharf served by one similar
crane: at Seattle it'll be neces-
sary 10 have only six cranes for
the five sets Of ways. and two
more for the huge wharf. The
cranes in both plants are Aston
capacity.
Guess about the only other
thing TO report from thereabouts
Is that offices of plant No. are
temporarily located in the old
Pacific Steamship Co. terminal,
and that General Manager o. A.
Tucker was our obliging and pa
tent host.
And the general program is 70
build merchant ships at STSC
plant No l and warships at
plant No. 2.
Here's what sounds to us like
a good job for gents fortunate
enough to qualify:
The L. 6. civil service an
nounced this week il will con-
duct an exam for the position
of pilot and tugmaster. for
purpose Of filling existing and
future vacancies at the Brem-
erton navy yard.
Applications must be on file
with the recorder. labor board,
Puget Sound navy yard, Brem-
erton. not later than Dec. -.
Details and fun information
may be obtained from the secre-
tary of the board Of civil serv-
ice examiners in the postoffics
here. or from the above-men-
toned recorder.
This week the navy promoted
20 captains to the rank Of rear
admiral. and 106 commanders to
the rank of captain.
Which is as good a way as any
Of getting around to saying that
today Uncle Sammy has on tap
some 265.000 officers and men
for his navy's work. Compare
that with the $4,000 he had
when he got into the last war.
Want something on which to
build a fine dream?
Wei, sir, If you could just find
some way TO extract all the gold
from the sea. you could then
have enough gold TO give every
man, woman and child on earth
about half-million dollars each,
And so that We may lor
maybe at least our great-great-
grandchildren. mav) be able IN
say Il told you Sc" getting gold
from the sea is no far-fetched
proposition, like for instance
perpetual motion. We may live
to see the day. according 10 what
a proper smart guy told US re-
Gently. Secret.
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and we thereby lost the srgu-
ment with oursef) is situated on
Seattle's Harbor island, not far
from the Todd's drydocks. It's
on the roughly northeast cor
ner Of the island, and launching
will be done into Elliott bay.
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for laying the
first keel in
February that
eY emit viii
come SO m e
where along in
springtime &C
cording to the
way thin & $
appear at the
moment.
b e Il G "
sh ipys ar d s
somewhat to
49, asHW-raa.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-06

good fortune, we'd really try
extra hard to make this a light
er, brighter Christmas in our
neighborhood. We decided that
instead of just stringing a few
lights on our Christmas trees,
we'd put lights in our windows
and on the trees and shrubbery
in our yards too. We'd tell the
world that America. at least,
wasn't having a blackout.
The idea seemed so good 7
thought maybe all your readers
would be interested. I thought
that maybe everybody in the city
and the towns and countryside
could make plans for more
lights, for q really glowing
Christmas.
3. X. HAWK.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-06
HOROSCOPE
FRIDAY. DECEMBER 6

Benefic aspects rule strongly
today. Constructive work OF all
sorts is stimulated under this
CONFORMATION which il also help
ful to trade and commerce.
Heart and Home: Women are
under a happy direction Of the
stars. II is a favorable date for
entertaining and for whatever
assures social contacts. The
young will participate in TO
nance. Love affairs will flour
ish this month. as war influ-
ences inspire speedy courtships.
Much demand for women who
belong 10 the world OF the thea
ter Is Indicated. Actresses for
stage and screen should profit.
Business Affairs: Housing
shortages will be widespread in
the spring and for this reason
the building OF small dwellings
will be profitable while trade is
good and much money is in free
circulation. Employment Of
trained hands will be impers-
tive. Technical experts will
command high salaries. Meehsn-
zeal ability will be developed by
all students with foresight, for
machinery In 10 gain more and
more command OF human needs.
Women will develop skill in deli
cate operations that require
quick brains. The outlook for
the new year promises work for
persons of varied gifts.
National Issues: Discipline for
persons in all walks Of life Is
forecast as the worlds sgonies
demand unselfishness and sscri-
fice. Training for the navy and
aviation is to prove that Ameri-
cans have exceptional ability in
quickly mastering difficult tech
meal problems. Inventors will
contribute 10 an expanding supe-
riority Of weapons and NUM-
tons. Executive ability OF sx-
trsordinsry quality will BE- DEM
onstrated by patriotic leaders in
public affairs.
International Affairs: Astrol-
ogers foreten 4 western confed-
GRAFTON Of democrasies in which
Canada becomes = part. but IL
Will be slow in attaining COM
plete organization. Many sub
yersive influences must be over
come and many treacherous
plans Of the Dictator, must Re
defeated The aspects for Feb
ruary forecast the certain down.
fall Of the dictstors. but over
throw may be Que TO a slow
decline as well a. to revolutions.
Persons whose hirthdste II is
have the sugury Of year OF
prosperity and domestic hRppi-
ness The young will find TO
nance that leads to hssty mar
rage.
Children born on this day will
be artistic and intaitiye. Mu-
sieisns belong 20 this ocean OF
the sign. Early morning births
today are most fortunate
ropaY-s ooHNoS ERROR
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-06
TIRED OF Triple
ABOUT ELECTION

Editor The Times: Round
and round the chosen few seem
TO 70 and on, election, etc. The
people have spoken so why not
forget II? Soreheads-Demo-
Gratis and Republicans alike,
We should be Americans None
are perfect. l would suggest
the papers refuse 10 print any
more letters on election. Forget
II.
rs. NITNNAILY.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-06

There 10 disagreement among about the defense Of
America.-Wendell Wllke recent COP presidential
didate
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-06
MORE LIGHTS FOR
CHRISTMAS WANTED

Editor The Times. The con-
verssuon al our house the other
night turned TO Christmas, which
is usually a pretty cheerful sub
jet However. one az the neigh
bors who was visiting suddenly
looked downcast. 1t won't be
much Of a Merry Christmas tins
year for some people" she said.
We all know what she meant.
She was thinking about the peo-
pie In the wartorn countries O.
Europe
Another one added: 7 sup
pose they won't even be able
10 put lights on their Christmas
trees-if they have Christmas
trees That would be against
the blsckout regulations
II made us al stop and think
how lucky We in this country
are We are all agreed that.
just as a sort OF symbol OF our
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-06

1881 that whatever the range
Of the oscillations OF a pendu-
lum, they are invariably exc
cuted in equal times"
CARD COLLECTOR
In four years Mrs. Luella w.
Low has collected 5000 different
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-06
ROLLING SHIPS

ROLLING SHIPS
According to Commander II.
r. Thurber. U.S.N.: The rolling
Of a vessel at sea. provided she
is not hampered by any artificial
damping device. may be COM
pared with the action OF a PEN
dulum. Calico discovered in
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-06

II you're not using il, sell IL with
. Fsst-Action rines Want Ad-
Phone AAin 5l5l
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-06
by John Hix

playing card backs, just for the
fun of il. People from all over
the world send her cards; one
person sent her 100 at once.
She exchanges duplicates.
TOMORROW: Shakespeare
Vocabulary.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-06
roDAY-s ooHMoN ERROR

Do not say. The man whom
I thought was my friend de-
eeived me- use the nominsuve
pronoun who, which Is the sub
subject Of the verb WA
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-06

land he VIII receive more than
. respectful hearing II any
BODY in the administration can
persuade the congress 70 loosen
the purse strings, ne can.
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II anyone has any 1910 resolutions that haven't bean
broken. there only a few weeks left.
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DEPLORES EFFORT
To EXTEND STRIKE

Sumner.
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II. Z. MUM AL
s7l5 So. Slst u.
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1910 No. Cushman ave.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-08
House Majority Topheavy

Whatever party qualification is felt at the
Democratic gains in the national house of
representatives, the fact remains that an over
whelming majority is always unfortunate.
The vote on Tuesday showed the leading
political parties much more equally divided
than for some years, and all level-headed
persons sighed in relief when the situation
became known. There is always a safer
foundation under the party in power, whether
Democratic or Republican, when the opposi-
ton musters almost as much strength as it
enjoys. It's administration then is under a
check and dare not venture far afield because
of this check.
That is why the situation in the house is to
be regretted. The Democrats, paradoxical as
it may seem, will be weakened by their own
strength. Ever since Mr.. Roosevelt came into
the presidency, the tremendous Democratic
majority in the national house has been a
handicap. 1t has been too easy to force legisla,
ton through. It has been too easy to arouse
animosities and encourage prejudices. And
where anirnosity or prejudice exists it is hare
for sound judgment to get a look-in.
AS a result Of the popular vote on Tuesday
which brought the major parties so close, the
Democratic membership of the house was in
creased. The handicap which this condition
might create can be avoided only by the
strenuous effort of the Democratic members
themselves to keep in mind that legislation
should be governed by public need, never by
party expediency.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-08
Editorial Comment
ANOTHER SIDETRACK TRIED
Rocky Mount Telegram

With the filing by the Southeast-SouthWest
Shippers Conference of a petition asking the
Interstate Commerce Commission to eliminate
carload rates from pending southern rail rates
investigation, the intricate freight = rate case
runs into further difficulties. The new petit
TONERS, including a large class of manufac-
lures and distributors, argue that the system
of carload rates in operation in the South at
present has been developed over a long period
of years in compliance with practical de-
mands, and that the cause of Southern indus
try is more likely to be hurt than helped by at.
tempt at revision.
Especially, they contend that the South
might be deprived of favorable carload rates
that have been established by reason of in
land and coastwise shipping facilities, climatic
advantages. and certain other factors peculiar
ly favorable to the South. These petitioners
further point out that the number of COM
modities seeking relief in the so-called South
ern Governors Case was relatively small,
and argue that 'the industry should not be
dragged through arduous labors again in a
situation where obviously the only rates in
need of revision, assuming there is need of
revision, are the merchandise rates."
There may be a measure OF sound rea-
son in the petitions - also a measure of sci.
fish interest on the part of the petitioners.
1t is true that the South has many advan-
ages in it's present commodity rates, but
limitation Of the investigation to strictly mer-
chandise, or ess-than-carload, rates would
deprive the southern region, as a whole, OF
needed reductions. If the investigation could
be limited to all class rates, then an in-be-
tween course might be established that would
effect needed reform without needlessly in
volved procedure or "arduous labor
The intricacy of the Southern rate case
makes it peculiarly susceptible to exploita.
ton for political purposes, on the one hand,
and to clever maneuvering to protect pres
ent or gain further advantages by certain
shippers, on the other. Although statistical
computations frequently overstate the inequi.
ties suffered by the South, there is sound
basis for reimbursement. An ~all-class rate in.
vestigation would seem to be the practical
course between the extremely limited scope
requested by the present petitioners and the
sweeping change originally proposed.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-08
Working On The Lock

By this time it is self-evident that if Mus
solini meant to aim a blitzkreig against
Greece his plans went wrong. To date the
Italian campaign has resembled in no respect
the German invasion of Poland or Norway or
Holland, even though advance rumors had it
that some 220, 900 Fascist troops had been con
centrated in Albania.
Rome's explanation for the slow progress OF
the Italian armies, which seems to be progress
in the reverse direction, is that the weather
interfered. Why Mussolini bounced at such a
time is not accounted for, though the contrast
with Hitler's method is too striking to 60 I'm.
remarked.
If fact the brief history of the attack on
Greece raises a number of important ques-
tons. Did Mussolini rely on the internal weak.
ness of Greece to give him an easy victory
does he still expect his bombers to brighten
the Greek civil population into demanding
peace? Or is he counting on a German push
toward Salonika, or even a two-pronged drive
directed at that port and also at the Dardanel-
es?
The rumors of possible German action in
support of the Italian offensive are not yet al
rest, though lately they have been quiescent,
and the Turks are still on the alert. Never.
theless, nothing has happened, and the Italian.
Greek war is getting steadily older. Perhaps
Hitler is unwilling to move until he is sure
Russia will stay put-and perhaps the Rus.
slams have no intention of relieving his mind
on that score.
There is no way of knowing just what the
situation really is. To deduce from the few
facts available that Mussolini meant to force
Hitler's hand, or even went ahead before his
partner was ready, is merely to jump to a
conclusion that may not be justified. The
puzzle still lacks its key. But the Greeks are
working hard on the lock.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-08
No Cause For Alarm

The minor selling wave which forced the
prices of some Leading stocks down in Wall
street following the national election is at
tributed largely to the discoura cement of Will
kie hackers, and this may in fact have had
something to do with the downward move
ment.
1t seems more probable, however, that spec
~ulators employed an old stock-market custom
and unloaded their holdings in sufficient
amounts to send prices down only to buy
them back at the lower figure and pocket the
profits. The time was ripe for such a maneu-
yer, at least. Always, when the public is under
an emotional strain, this little game is played
by stock gamblers.
But it would be poor Judgment to assume
that there will be any widespread subsistence
of stock prices as a result of the reelection
of President Roosevelt, unless there is a great
er disturbance in the world financial balance.
Certainly as long as the national defense pro-
gram provides for immense expenditures,
particularly in industry, and public spending
continues OH a large scale, there is no reason
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-08
Holly Ridge Lease

Lieut.. Col. William V. Ochs' announcement
before the Kiwanis club that the federal
government has a lease on 10, 900 acres at
Holly Ridge encourages belief that the VII
nington area, in fact all southeastern North
Carolina. will have a share in the activities
stemning from the national defense program.
Colonel Ochs refrained from designating the
use to which the Holly Ridge land Will be put
saving only that he knows the lease is signed
and that wells are now being sunk on the
land. But the inference is, not so much from
what he said as from general rumors, that a
military post will be located there.
Holly Ridge is practically at Wilmington's
gates. Wilmington is its natural trade and
entertainment center. It's development, there
fore. will be a benefit to this community,
the measure of which can be taken only by
the advantage Wilmington takes of the project.
With this start in sight, it seems to be in
cunbent upon the people of Wilmington to
begin planning now how they can give most
help in the carrying out of the project and IN
promoting the welfare, comfort and pleasure
of the forces which will occupy the post.
This may seem like counting the chickens
before they are Matched, as there is no posi-
tive information of the uses to be made of the
tract. But surely no harm can come from
planning in advance for participation in the
activities, whatever they turn out to be, that
will be launched there. Forehandedness is
never amiss.
Some factors of the defense program have
been held up for weeks by the approach of
the national election. Now that the poll has
been taken it is understood that the brakes
will be taken off and all projects connected
with rearmament speeded up. That means that
many decisions must be made regarding sites
for military posts, airports, proving and bomb
ing grounds. If we in this section of the state
are to be given additional enterprises we
must set the machinery to work for their
acquisition. And it is to be remembered that
all machinery functions best under skilled
control. 1t seems important that Wilmington,
to get the best results, should have an ex-
perienced agent at Washington to keep the
machinery in smooth operation.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-08
Quotations

When you got children old enough to come
to live in a Home for the Aged, you're not a
spring chicken no?-Mrs. Bella Reiner, New
York, 103 years old.
Now Britain has conscripted industry and
has demonstrated that it is possible to go over
into a form of semi-socialism and still remain
a democracy.-Max Lerner, professor of gov
eminent, Williams College.
This country is almost the last citadel OIL
independent, untrammeled scholarship.-Gov-
ernor Lehman of New York. 2
I agree that this nation has the power to
lead the world to new heights Of civilization. ]
do not agree that this can be done by faWn-
ing on powers in Europe or Asia because they
happen to be stronghold. Louis A. johnson,
former secretary of war.
American democracy cannot be defended by
fanatically throwing a foreign language out OF
the school and college curriculum.-Dr George
F.. Zook, president, American Council on Edu.
cation.
The American way is the long way, the hard
way. but it is a lasting way.-Dr. Jay B.
Nash, professor of education, N. Y. U.
1t was a more than satisfactory 'demonstra-
ton of the ability of free people to rise to an
occasion.-Selective Service Director Dykstra.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-08

must take a more active part in equipplng mel
armies. her air force, her navy and her com
MERGE for the struggle that lies ahead. with
this fully recognized at Washington, and with
the election out of the way, it is reasonable TO
s,,nnose that our own defense program hence
for4b will include greater aid to Britain until
the threat of Hitlerism is removed from me
world.
Britain has need for us in many ways. Inc
need does not extend to armed achievements
but it does include military supplies. And IN
,roviding these supplies of the many kinds
required we will be strengthening our own
d~efenses.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-08
REPORTER ESCAPES
DEATH WHEN LARGE
BRIDGE COLLAPSES
Continued From Page One)

Or just as I drove past them, the
bridge began to sway violently from
side to side. This was something
new in my experience with the
bridge. Heretofore, the noticeable
motion has been up and down and
undulating.
Before I realized it, the tilt from
side to side became so violent 1 lost
control of the car. I damned on the
brakes and got out, only to be
thrown onto my face against the
curb. I tried to stand. and was
thrown again. Around me I could
hear the concrete cracking
I started back to the car to get
the dog, but was thrown before l
could reach it. The a itself began
to slide from side to side of the road
way, I decided the bridge was break
ing up and my only hope was to get
back to shore.
On hands and knees most OF the
time I crawled 500 yards or more
to the towers. Across the roadway
from me, I became aware of another
man, alternately crawling and then
running a few steps in a crouched
position.
My breath was coming in gasps,
my knees were raw and bleeding,
my hands bruised and swollen from
gripping the concrete curb. But
was spurred by the thought that II
| could reach the towers L Woulo
be safe.
Finally my breath gave out com
pletely and 1 lay in the roadway
clutching the curb until I coulo
breathe again, and then resumed my
tortuous progress.
Toward the last I risked rising to
my feet and running a few yards at
a time, The man on the other slde
gained the towers before I did and
[ envied his better endurance.
I believe that right at this min
ute what appalls me most IS that
within a few hours I must tell my
daughter that her dog is dead, when
might have saved him.