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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
Stories in
Stamps
U. S. Operates Huge
Fleet of Nail Trucks

A N automobile first appeared on
= U. S. stamps in the Accent val
ue of the Pan American series of
1901, and the first postoffice motor
truck was pictured on the l5-cent
parcel post stamp, above, issued
Dec. 16, 1912.
U. S. Postoffice Department to-
day is one of the greatest trucking
companies in the world, operating
a fleet Of $500 trucks in l4l0 cities.
During 1899 these trucks travelled
81 1886, 296 miles, in collection, re-
lay and delivery of mail, at a cost
of $l2,6l4,399. The department
also maintains 80 repair shops
throughout the country for recon-
ditioning Of motor vehicles.
In addition the Postoffice De-
partment spent s2,539,lll in 1899
for contract vehicle service, in
GLIDING 514 motor trucks operat-
ing in 1873 cities under four-year
contracts, 1907 trucks and 80
horse-drawn vehicles operating in
TIT cities, under yearly contracts,
and 1924 vehicles under hourly
contracts totaling 1,7l0,640 hours.
In the December quarter approxi-
mately $500 additional trucks are
hired on hourly basis to handle
Christmas mails
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boldly what high officials have
been whispering since Hitler's
invasion Of the Norseland. They
translate into specific terms
what F. d. r. meant in his de-
mand to quarantine aggressor
nations" and in his promise to
aid the "democracies' with
methods short of war" In
deed. the volume predicts that
some day the qualifying adjec-
tive short" will be eliminated
from the presidential pledge.
Roosevelt has never specific
ally promised that this kind OF
assistance will not be forthcom-
ing; he has simply said that the
United States will never send
troops abroad" Now. believing
that the American people have
been sufficiently shocked. the
curtain is in process of being
lifted, and the administration
seeks to prepare the public
mind for things to come-after
the election, or sooner. That, in
any event, is the official and un-
official view at the capital.
The anti-Dewey revolt has
grown to tremendous proper
tons as a result of his sweep
ing primary victories. Almost
every topnotch G. o. P. leader
has joined a coalition to stop
the New York prosecutor before
1t is too late. Some think they
have delayed too long already,
as the 1928 bosses did when they
wanted to sidetrack Herbert
Hoover.
Dewey's opposition in his own
state is formidable. He has
broken with Kenneth F. Simp-
son, national committeeman.
Former National Committeeman
Charles Dewey Hilles, for years
the G. o. Peers ablest money
collector. is openly for Senator
Taft, although he has a sneak
ing admiration for Arthur H.
Vandenperg. Former State
Chairman Eaton has already
notified Mr.. Dewey that he will
not vote for him even on the
first ballot. Then there is the
ACKNOWLEDGMENT faction
with its upstate cohorts.
An even more powerful ma
tional cabal is mobilizing to stop
Tom. 1t consists, roughly, of
men like ALI Landon, Frank
Knox, Senate Boss McNary,
House Leader Martin and, of
course, Senators Taft and Bridg-
es. That is an admittedly power
full combination which should
succeed in polling enough Con-
vention votes to check the New
Yorker for few ballots. But it
is still doubtful-the conspira-
tors admit it-whether they can
check man who appears to be
so popular with the people.
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QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven of these
test questions Turn to the
woman's page for the answers:
l. What are the nicknames Of
Andrew jackson and Thomas ].
jackson?
2. Is the shape of the honey
comb octagon, hexagon. or PEN
tsgon?
8. Does Great Britain, United
States. or Germany hold the Of
fetal world speed record for air
planes?
4. Who was the Republican
nominee for president in 1886?
5. Sound travels fastest in air,
water or iron?
s. How Is the word withe pro-
nounced?
Z. In which state in the Unit
ed States did the famous Eng
lish author, Rudysrd Kipling,
live for several years
S. Which was the fifth larg-
est u. 5. city in population in
the 1880 census?
9. omplete the proverb,
when Adam delyed and Eve
span -
10. What is a seat without
back called!
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Meeting Ourselves

rather moving letter arrived the other day from
American whose work has kept him abroad for the past
20 years.
II have been reading all the books I get about
America and her history" it said II don't know when
win see home agan-perhaps love the story of
America"
Perhaps he who has been long among the alien corn
appreciates and loves his country best But there signs
that Americans at home also learning to know and love
their story single year the movies produce
"Gone With<the Wind" ABE Lincoln in Illinois," Union
Pacific mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The Grapes of
WRATH, Northwest Passage" Alexander Graham Bell
~Drums Along the Mohawk and many other films the
American past and present.
While it is true that America is part of world COM
muniy, it is also true that she has something infinitely
precious Of her is good to husband that heritage.
Canadian mayor closed up the city tight that an
angry complained she couldn't place 81 bet
Practically grounds for recall proceedings
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To Be Aware, Is Not to Bait

The controversy about the federal bureau Of invesga
don is beginning to degenerate into mere name-calng
That obscures the important point Drunk with fancy
phrases parsans both sides hiding the Importance
Of the matter behind blizzard of invectve.
The FBI did fine job and national service in running
ne Piers an, ,ns IN
Recently has been charged that of its heads
have become publicitycrazy and have been intent
producing ashy record that they have dsregarded
rights and spurred by heady fumes of have set
s y sas BEGINNINGS o. n'''''' secret D'''s' european
The reply Is that radicals are trying to backen splendid
service for their ends That is irrelevant 1t makes
difference who makes the chargesthe only question is
are they truei
Lots of people have always been unhappy about the
custom that began with AL Capone OF convcting criminals
presumably guilty Of all kinds of crime federal income
tax charges after local prosecution has failed Perhaps it
was the only way, but 1t is not the ideal way.
Fritz Kuhn of the Bund be q scoundrel and public
menace but to jail him for stealing money from organi
ration which had complained about the theft is less than
ideal Of disposng of him. Ditto Earl Browder,
communist head sentenced for passport fraud committed
before Were these men sentenced for the crimes
they directly accused Of for their political actv
ties? The severity of the sentences suggests that the latter
might have had something to do with it.
Everyone who knows Attorney General Robert Jackson
knows that he is genuinely devoted to civil liberties. To
hear him talk of the spy delrium of the last is to
realize how deeply he abhors anything smackng of persec
ton But even under such supervisor Jackson the
people do well to keep eye any federal police force
To prosecute for income tax violation is all right
To prosecute them for every passport violation is all
right
But all who have committed similar offenses should be
prosecuted the justice equal treatment for
all If income tax other laws kept in the cebox and
brought out only when somebody wants to curb other
activity political social then their operation not just
To watch closely to scrutinze to criticize the methods
federal police forces is to ba anybody It is part
Of that eternal vigilance that is the price of liberty.
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PULSE OF THE PUBLIC

and despite the generosity of
charitable institutions and re-
lief agencies encountered along
the way, this family must have
suffered quite a lot q inconven-
fences. However, our hero did
not have to break trail as our
forefathers and pioneers who
once came west did as all routes
are well marked and relief agen-
cies, ETC., are organized in full
swing in almost every village
and hamlet along the way, which
no doubt made the going much
easier than the old OK wagon
trail of yore.
On arrival here our hero set
out to build what is known as
the Ark, and this modern inven-
tor created by his own hand
something that no seafaring
man could identify as a boat.
AS long as this monstrosity re-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
HOROSCOPE
THURSDAY, MAY 2

Mingled good ana adverse plan
etary influences are active to-
day. In the morning bankers,
employers and government offic-
ials should benefit, although later
in the day criticism and mis-
judgment are indicated. Mars is
in threatening aspect. There Is
an i'll omen for American ship
ping today.
Heart and Home: With the
coming Of spring time there
should be special effort to assure
harmony and happiness in the
home. This is a month for the
enjoyment of all blessings en-
dowed upon the American fam
lily. Girls have the forecast OF
good luck in new associations,
social or vocational. There is a
sign indicating easy entrance to
n quarrel.
Business Affairs: This Is not
a lucky day for commerce. Dam
ger to American shipping is
presaged. General prosperity
viii be augmented by foreign
trade. As good times are en-
joyed there will be temptation
to spend money recklessly. BY
remembering the warning that
1871 is to bring great financial
problems for the whole world
extravaganza can be cured.
National Issues: Agriculture
is to develop insistent demands
for wise guidance. for good crops
are prognosticated. Food preser-
walton should engage special at
tention, the seers declare. The
United States is to be the ware
house for world needs, IL Is pre-
dicted. Women will contribute
valuable service in relation to
home industries including fruit
and vegetable canning.
International Affairs: Gen.
trail Europe continues under evil
portents. Foreign conditions will
cause great fluctuations on the
stock market The passage Of
major planets through Taurus,
ruling sign of Fire. indicates
continued trouble. The death OF
an Irish statesman is foreshad-
owed.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is
have the augury Of a year Of
happiness and prosperity. Gain
by inheritance as well as indus
try Is augured-
Children born on this day
probably win be clever and in
genious. sensitive and artistic.
They have the promise of good
fortune all through life.
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Another Tie With Old
West Is Broken
y
Indian Friend Of
Spsldins Party Is Dead
Recalls Facts of White
Mans DupIieity

CANDWICHED in with the war
~ news and the story of Lupe
valez being sued for a jewelry
bill Tuesday was an item from
Lapwai. Idaho. concerning the
death Of an Indian woman, Hi
mekeish Hatuau, 100 years old.
Ordinarily the passing Of an In
dian woman even though she be
a centenarian, has little more
than local interest, but in this
case there is broken one of the
last links with the pioneer days
of the Pacific Northwest.
This "grand old woman" of
the Nez Perez tribe was a men,
Der of the group which befriend-
ed the Rev. Henry Spalding when
he came to Idaho after his break
with the DR.. Marcus Whitman
missionary party near Walla
walla. Incidentally 1t was a
lucky thing for the Spaldings
that they did separate from the
Whitman party or they also
might have been victims OF the
Cayuse Indians who stole upon
the mission one night and killed
DR.. and Mrs. Whitman and IL
Of their associates.
Though Chief Moses, head of
the Nez Perez tribe, cautioned
his people never to fight with the
white people. there was a good
deal OF unrest among members
Of the tribe when the Spaldings
arrived at Lapwsi in the middle
1s40's. 1t might not have gone
50 well with them II some Of the
Indians. including Himekeish.
had not befriended them.
There were among the set
tiers INSCRIPTIONS white men
who lied TO the Indians. stole
their property and mistreated
their women The Nez PIERCE had
been driven close to the limit OF
endurance when the Spaldings
arrived and there were members
Of the tribe who would gladly
had disposed Of them had it not
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manned on land it only aroused
the curiosity of people who Won
dered what it might be and what
it was built for. However, when
this boat or whatever you may
call it was put in the water,
it Immediately became a menace
to the lives of anyone who might
be senseless enough to journey
in it, but this fact did not daunt
this hardy mariner, and against
the advice of all people who
viewed it he did not hesitate to
jeopardize the lives of his FAM
lily, which includes seven chill
dren and a wife.
Fifteen thousand people who
love the holiday spirit with a
little human misery thrown in
celebrated this gala event with
speeches by our mayor-elect,
who battled the throng to get
the opportunity to reach the
mike and give the official send
off of the City of Destiny.
This boat should never have
been allowed to leave the port
of Tacoma as no one can deny it
is absolutely unseaworthy. We
have laws protecting our high
ways against unsafe cars and
no one would have any sympa-
thy with a man who would
throw nine people into a car
without horn, brakes or lights
and proceed down our highways.
However, the chances in a car
like this would be nothing COM
pared to a trip by water to
Alaska. I think the authorities
in Seattle are TO be commended
for stopping this suicidal adven-
ture, and the people of Alaska
will no doubt get along with
out the Satko family, as pioneers
do not do things in this way.
AS a friendly gesture the
health department burned the
shack in which our hero resided
before leaving, as it was infest-
ed with rats, filth and quite I'M
safe for human habitation, just
in case some unfortunate hobo
might stray in there, in the
dark as it was located in the
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Five Of his plans are compare
lively orthodox and have been ar
ticipated. They envfsare attacks
on Denmark and Norway tai
ready undertaken). Sweden, Hol-
land, Belgium and the Maginot
line. With the exception of the
thrusts against the Scandinavian
peninsula. these cover territory
SCARED the last time. So does
Plan No. VI. which involves a
joint Italo-German foray against
the Balkans.
Should Mussolini cast his lot
with Berlin-and II is still a neck
and-neck race-there may ensue
such elaborate ventures as moves
against Gibraltar and British
holdings in the Mediterranean:
against French colonies in Africa
and against Egypt and the Suez
canal. One report, though SEEM
ingly incredible, hints at a mo-
rale-crushing attempt to invade
England with infantry as well as
by plane and submarine.
And il the "have not" nations
combine as a result of initial
German victories in western Eu-
rope, Japan and Russia can be
counted on to pitch in. Then,
according to our army mems adj
vices, the war might spread to
such remote regions as the Dutch
East Indies, British India and
China. With the Hitler of 'Mein
Kampf" as his own war lord,
anything is possible.
President Roosevelt's ultimate
plan for actual military REIN
forcement of the hard-pressed
allies is forecast in the volume
entitled 1.-The American White
Paper" In that book two Wash
ington writers friendly to the
administration Zone is distantly
related to Mrs. Roosevelt) elab-
crate policies which the presi-
dent and Secretary Hull dare
not express themselves.
Internal evidence reveals that
it was officially inspired and
sponsored. The White House
turned over the most conf
Dental files, records of trans
Atlantic telephone talks at 2
o'clock in the morning and
plans, military and financial.
Main thesis is that the U. S.
may have to supply naval and
aerial forces, loans and credits
sooner or later.
The writer's simply set forth
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THAT sATKO CASE

Editor The Times: Now that
the war in Europe, high taxes.
and third-term possibility are
of no Importance to the major
ity of people in Tacoma and
Seattle, we turn to the greatest
problem of the day, the migra-
ton of the Satko tribe to the
sunkist shores Of Alaska, where
this jobless pioneer is migrat-
ing.
The history of the migration
would make good reading for
most any moron, and as they
seem to be in the majority we
will give a little Of the history
preceding this bold and adven-
turesome journey. The Ark was
originally started in West Vir-
ginia and carted across the
country to Tacoma. This in it.
self must have been quite a task,
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Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes Things

TO receive attention n this col
address Of writer Only initials
viii be published when requested
Mr.. Ffxit: II . girl marries
an alien now, does that make
her an alien and would she have
20 apply for her citizenship
papers II later her husband be-
comes . citizens A. w.
II she is a citizen now, she
win not lose anything by
marrying an alien unless he hap
pens to be one ineligible to
citizenship.
Mr.. Fixif: When four per-
sons become joint owners Of land
through inheritance, should each
one hold . copy Of the deed!
II . person owns real estate In
one state but dies In another
state, In which Ii the VIII pro-
bated and settlement madeg
G. !. p.
II property is held by inheri-
lance. title isn't given by a deed
but by a court order. The record
Of ownership would be In probate
court files. Probate of an estate
Is started in the state where the
deceased person had his legal
residence. II he owns property
elsewhere, other legal action,
which only lawyer can explain
TO you, would be started in addi-
ton.
Mr.. Fixit: What experience n
necessary TO work rs = telephone
operator and how would one
apply for such = job? J. =.
Experience isn't the first es-
sential. II you can get a job
where there is a switchboard,
the telephone company will train
you to run 1t. It's own operators
are employed after personal APP
plication at the local office Of
the company.
Mr.. Fixit: II I bought =
small house tax title that was
formerly owned by an old-age
pensioner, could the state put n
lien on it after the state had
given me the title? Also what
will remove SCOT from . rug?
G. A. p.
II you buy tax-foreclosed land
from the county. 1t Is clear Of
any such liens.
1t would be risky to advise
you about rug without know
ing more definitely what type
1t Is. The first and best sug-
gestion is that you take 1t to
a professional cleaner. With an
ordinary rug. you might pour
some cleaning solvent on the
spot and then soak 1t up with
blotters. II 1t Is a twist weave.
though, that would do irrepa-
rable damage to the rug, we are
informed.
MIR. Nxit: What can 1 do 10
keep my false teeth from get
ting dark? Hardly a week goes
by that I don't take them out
and clean them, but IL doesn't
seems to do any good.
MRS. Z. A.
If more frequent and vigor-
Gus cleaning doesn't work a
little better, ask your dentist or
doctor II some health condition
Of the mouth might be the
cQu4e
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jungles by the railroad yards.
1 can fully understand the
anxiety the father felt for his
brood when put in the deten-
ton home in Seattle, as some in
experienced matron might insist
on a bath and clean sheets, the
shock of which might have dis
astrous results. Also, there
might be heat, other than that
obtained by body heat of nine
people huddled in the hold of
this so-called boat.
CTTY I,MDT OWE
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An Inside Picture of Finan-
cial and Political America
LIG HIT
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON = Americas military experts are APP
palled at the complexities facing the allies result OF
information that Hitler has II distinct war
plans for attacking large scale for minor harrass
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FAILURE OF RULERS
BRING ON WARS

DhlNU YIN VANS
Editor, The Times: Empress
Catharine of Russia is supposed
to have said that it was neces-
sary for the rulers of nations to
have wars every so often in
order to substitute patriotism
for social aspirations. I wonder
if the present day rulers are
not following the old girls ad-
vice because they have certain
ly failed to satisfy the social
aspirations of the human race.
The people of all the warning
nations could perform a great
service to themselves by round
ing up their incompetent, sword
rafting rulers and placing them
on an island and let them have
a good old-fashioned free-for-all.
I wouldn't be surprised if this
happens-if the war lasts long
enough. J. P. NIELSEN,
RAPS SEATTLE
Editor. The Times: I notice
that Seattle is very much upset
over keeping the Satko family
safe and wants to be sure that
the children of the family are
taken care of. 1t occurs to me
that to insure being allowed to
proceed on his way, Mr.. Satko
should name his Ark the Rain
Ter, and print a brewery sign on
its side. AL will then be smooth
sailing for the Satko family.
MRS. SADIE EVERETT,
1873 East I st.
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and other game fish. People
from miles around gather there
the night of April 80 and cele-
bration continues until midnight,
when a gun is fired and fishing
begins.
MAYPOLE BANNED
Strange as it seems, maypoles
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were frowned upon in Massa-
chusetts as a symbol of pagan
ism. Once. when a gala celebra-
ton was held at Merrymount,
Governor Endicott led a band of
stern DIRECTORS to the site and
chopped the maypole down.
TOMORROW: Blind Artist!
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FISHING HOLIDAY
Everybody goes fishing In Sey-
mour. Tex, on May Day. strange
as 1t seems. A proclamation
makes May a legal holiday.
known as Fish Day" Seymour
is located on 22,000-acre Lake
Kemp, which abounds with bass
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TO receive attention n this col
umn letters must give name and
address Of writer. Only initials
viii be published when requested
Evening star., 1940-04-14
Show at College Park
Has Is Glasses Open
To Riding Public

Twenty-three classes and two
championships have been listed for
the second annual University of
Maryland Horse Show to be held
at College Park Saturday, starting
at 10 am.
The show, co-sponsored by the
Vansville District Horse and Pany
Association and the university's Rid
ing Club, will allow post entries and
all except five classes will be open TO
the public. Those 1ive, horseman-
ship events, are restricted to stu
dents Of the university.
Five divisions make up the pro-
erAm-pony, student horsemanship,
saddle, jumper and hunter. There
will be student and show champion
ships awarded as well as reserve
championships. A cup and four
ribbons will be given in each class.
Ofncials of the show are J. David
Schaf1er, executive secretary: Fred
Hughes. jr, assistant superintend-
ent; Richard c. Broaden. ringmas-
ter. and Daniel T. Cox, assistant
ringmaster.
The committee is composed of
Hughes, Schaffer, j. Howard Ran
dali, Paul Wimert, Betty Julian,
Rit Monerusos, Helen Bruins. Will
liam Stevens, Sam Peffercorn,
Robert Edwards and Phillip Bid
dington.