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Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-29
Suez Canal Bombed
By Italian Planes
For First Time

ROME, Aug. 20. (UP) = italian
general headquarters claimed to-
day that italian planes bombed the
Suez canal heavily yesterday.
A communique said Italian air
formations made long flights over
the Suez canal between Port SaiS,
at it's Mediterranean entrance, and
Isniailia, midway down the canal
towards the Gulf of Suez, despite
unfavorable weather.
Numerous bombs were dropped on
the northern entrance to the canal
and the railway, which connects
Egypt and Palestine, was said to
have been hit.
GA British communique from Cairo
yesterday said that Italian planes
had raided Port Said but had caus-
ed neither damage nor casualties.
Today's Italian statement marked
the first raid of the war on the
canal itself.
The raid was seen as an attempt
to close the canal and thus cut off
British forces in North Africa from
British forces in Palestine and the
mid east.
The Italians claimed that as re-
suit of operations in Kenya, south
OF Ethiopia, italian native Dubat
forces had occupied the British
fort of Polignac near Lake Rudolph.
The communique said the air
force yesterday also bombed Alex
andria, British naval base in Egypt.
cThe British yesterday admitted
that raid on Alexandria but said
there had been no damage and no
Casualties.)
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-29
Nazi Thrust at
j. s. Forecast

PHOENIX, Aug. 20. CUP>-Co,.
charles H. Rutherford, civilian aide
to Secretary of War Henry l..
Stlmson, warned in a radio address
today that the United States must
lose no time in bolstering its ma
tional defenses to guard against a
Nazi thrust in the western hemj-
sphere.
The British fleet, Col. Ruther-
lord said, is the only thing now
standing between Adolf Hitler and
the United States. If the British are
conquered, he said, the dictator ma
tions will have at their beck and
call millions of industrial workers.
hundreds and hundreds of factories
munition plants and shipyards."
And aimed at what?" he asked
World domination-make no mis-
take about that"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-29
3French Colonies Join EnqIand

VICHY, Aug. 30. tUP)-France
announced today that three French
colonies have thrown in their lot
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-29
Rumania Bo|sters
Border Defenses

BUCHAREST, Aug. 20 UP)-
Rumania strengthened her border
defenses today and gave orders to
air force squadrons in Pennsylvania
10 stand by on war time alert
The precautions were taken in
event of sudden developments in
volving either Hungary or Russia
However, there were no indica-
tlons OF any further incidents today
along either the Hungarian or the
Russian frontier.
AS equipment and supplies were
Withdrawn from the Bessarabian
frontier, Rumanian work battalions
were sent in to speed up wrok on
the fortification system.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-29
Axis Envoysin
Balkan Confab

VIENNA, Aug. 20 (UP)-Thc
foreign minister of Germany and
Italy met with Hungary's foreign
minister Count Stephen Csaky
and Premier Count Paul Telek.
at the Imperial hotel this MORN
ing i'm the first session of a con-
ference called to settle the quar-
rel between Hungary and Ru-
mania over Pennsylvania.
Later, the axis powers foreign
ministers, Joachim Won Ribben-
trOp of Germany and Count
GaleazzO CianO of Italy, were
to meet a Rumanian delegation,
due this afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-29
State Rests Case
Against ScaIise

NEW YORK, Aug. 20. (UP)-The
state today rested it's case against
George Scalise, former president
OF the Building Service Employees
international union who is on trial
charged with stealing 100000 from
the unions treasury.
The last evidence offered was a
deposition by Elizabeth Grady OF
Chicago, a member of the unions
general executive board, who said
she had never heard of any agree
ment by which Scalise was to re-
celve so per cent cut of the per
capita tax paid by members. The
defense contends he had a secret
agreement for this percentage.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-29
Gas Pipe Blast
Takes FiveLives

BUFFALO, Okla, Aug. 90. OUP)-
Five men were dead and "a others
were burned today when a Phillips
Petroleum Company gasoline line
exploded. Several were in serious
condition.
The dead were George Osman,
20, Selman, Okla; Pat Cummings,
10, Laverne, Okla; Donald King, 90,
Buffalo, senior at Northwestern
University; Warren Hendricks, 35
Buffalo, and Vernon Hardy, 81, La
verne, Okla.
The men were members of a
crew repairing a leak on the Phil
lips Petroleum gasoline line 18 miles
northeast of here. The gasoline
was ignited in an undetermined
manner and scared all working near
the break.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-29
Worry of
FALSE teeth
Slipping or Irritating

The annoyance and embarrass-
ment caused by a loose or wab-
bly, dental plate are constant
source of worry. Loose plates often
irritate tender gum tissues. Thous-
ands sprinkle their plates with
FASTEETH. 1t gives them a won
derful sense of security and added
comfort. FASTEETH holds false
teeth firmer, and being alkaline
(non-acid), checks gum soreness
and irritation due to the chatting
of a loose plate or to excessive acid
mouth. No gummy, gooey, pasty
taste or feeling. Get FASTEETH
today at any drug store.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-29

we're dropped in the fashionable
west end, the night life district, or
in central London.
Nearly all bombs dropped, else
where in England and in Wales as
well as in London, we're small in
cendiary ones. Reports indicated that
the bombs were dropped seemingly
at random.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-29

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Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-29

large fires started, one in a factory
the other in shop.
The shop fire was in a WoolWorth
five -and-ten store, the top floor
of which was burned out.
1t was said in reliable quarters
that as in previous raids no bombs
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-29
AARON AFFORDS
PLAN VACATION

Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Afford and
two sons, Michael and Tommy, plan
ned to leave Ell Centre Friday and
go to Pacific Beach where they
Will remain until after Labor day.
Robert Hasha, a nephew who has
been visiting in the Afford home.
will return to his home in Pacific
Beach with them.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-29
EDUCATOR DIES

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. Cal.
Aug. 20. (UP)-Dr. Orrln Leslie Ell
lott, first registrar of Stanford
University and former secretary to
DR.. David Starr Jordan died YES
terday at his campus home. He was
30. His wife, two sons and a daueh-
ter, wife of Dean j. Harold Will
liamS of u. c. L. A., survive.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-15
AFTER MANY YEARS
By E. T. SHORT

fixes his own price and sells
Mt q profit. The proposed
plan Is to take a certain per
cent OF each profit and pass 1t
back to the producer. Might
be a good scheme provided
the other fellows will agree to
II and tote fair.
Not all the big farm opera
tons are being carried on with
power equipment. Plenty OF
farmers are still using horses
as did the Oregon Trailers who
came into Eastern Washington
more than three-quarters of a
century ago. On the farm
where there is land TO produce
hay and plenty of pasture, the
horse Is still efficient.
More new school buildings.
auditoriums, gymnasiums and
other public improvements
testify TO the beneficence of
the New Deal and cast a
shadow over the hopes of
those OF an opposite political
faith. 1t Is going to be hard
TO discount an administration
that meets vital community
needs. Promises won't have
much chance where actual
performance Is concerned.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-15
HOROSCOPE
FRIDAY. MARCH l5

Heart and Home: Closer asso-
citation among members Of
family will be noticeable as the
year advances. Women will find
special pleasure in entertaining
relatives, and in devoting atten-
ton TO their households. I'M
selfishness will be more evident
than formerly among young folk
who will reflect something Of the
worlds grave anxieties. The
wise will make the most of every
happy day.
Business Affairs: Prosperity
will become something accepted
as lasting, when trade and COM
merce grow each week. There
will be a trend toward specula-
ton. Money spending will be as
generous as before the depres-
sion which will be forgotten by
all except those who carry big
responsibilities and those who
are devoid of foresight. The
young will enjoy period of
good fortune with little care for
the morrow.
National Issues: The counsel
OF the older statesmen should be
accepted at this time when the
national election Is in the po-
iitical balance. Financial prob
lens will press heavily upon ex-
ecutives in Washington as heavy
expenses in the preparedness
program add to the public debt.
Taxes inevitably will be in
creased before the end Of the
year. II the stars are rightly in
terpreted.
international Affairs: Sensa-
tional facts regarding the toll Of
life in the European war will
cause the spread OF the revolu-
tionary spirit in nations ruled by
dictators. Censorship will be
even more severe than 1t has
been. Secret negotiations in
which the United States takes
part may hasten the extension Of
aid in some form TO Finland and
the Allies.
Persons whose birthdate It is
have the augury Of year of un-
usual activity which should bring
success and prosperity. En-
ployes may expect promotion.
Women will be especially lucky.
Children born on this day may
be industrious. persistent and
intuitive. They should be high
~ intelligent and able to attain
great success in life.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-15
CONNIE TAKES No
CHANCES TWICE
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 the emblem OF
Soviet Russia?
2. A clarinet is a percussion.
stringed or wind instrument
3. In the popular song.
Frankie and Johnnie" which Is
the girl?
I. Who founded the Military
Order Of the Purple Heart?
S. OF what university was
Woodrow Wilson the PRESIDENT
s. How many consultations
are in the Zodiac
7. What political party or fac
ton was called "cuckOos'
s. Do babies born in the
eighth month OF pregnancy have
a better chance Of surviving
than hose born in the seventh
month
9. Which state ranks first in
raising beef cattle ,
10. What federal agency aids
in financing slum elearancs
prosecDl
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-15
P USE O F
T H E.P u BLIC
DEFENSE OF RUSSIA

Editor, The Times: While the
motive of Russia's demands on
Finland and her military invasion
to enforce them is being discus
sed, may 1 also offer some views
on the subject?
The creation of Poland, the
Baltic states and Finland in peace
treaties were for the express
purpose of supplying England
and France a place for landing
troops and war material for an
attack on Soviet Russia. destroy
ing the workers republic and
robbing the Russian people of
their natural resources. England
and France, the imperialistic
plutocracies who are parading
as democracies for propaganda
purposes.
Wherever Russia faces the
oceans of the world she is men,
aced by Great Britain. Her Arc
tic. Baltic and Black seas, to-
gether with her Asiatic ports,
are vulnerable to the British
fleet. Hence, Russia is trying to
protect herself against British
imperialism by strengthening her
Baltic and Asiatic defences.
Poland's military alliance with
Britain was danger to Russia
as well as Germany; the British
and French military mission to
Moscow to develop plans for the
destruction of Germany was an
invitation for the Russians to
commit suicide. The journey
was made under the hypocritical
claim of a peace front-while
denying adequate protection for
Russia's Baltic ports.
After Germany's destruction
Russia would have been easy
prey for British and French i'm
perialism with the Polish army
already there to help them dis
member Russia. They are col
lecting a big army in Asia Minor
now to conquer the Rumanisn
and Russian oil fields. thus maxi
ing Germany and Russia help
less in warfare.
The British and French gov
ernments are composed Of pluto
Gratis who are trying to ruin and
enslave Germany for being too
strong competition in world
trade. They consider Russia silly
enough to help them destroy the
only bulwark protecting them
against their greed. which she
wisely declined with thanks.
They are now growing about the
miscarriage of justice and are
determined TO take revenge in
some other way.
England and France are try
ing to divide Europe into small
countries so they can boss and
exploit all of them
They think they can handle
the U. s. with propaganda and
soft soap. Make the World
Safe for Democracy pluto
cratic exploitation by Britain
and France.
Hurrah for q plutocratic de-
mocracyi
A. d. MUELLER.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-15

what II Is. there seems to be
nothing that can be done about
IL.
The religious issue has al
ready been injected as a result
OF James A. Farley's candidacy.
and II viii become more aggra-
waited between now and eonven-
ton time. The racial question
viii be raised-it already has
been-because OF mention Of
Cordell Hull.
Privately. the political specu-
lators are writing off another
candidate - Republican - be-
cause his wife is Christian
Scientist. Still another GoP-er
is counted out because he did
not remain in the church to
which his Catholic mother be-
longed. Noting these things,
those longing for a hard but
clearly fought battle think 1t
best to bring them to the sur
face openly in advance Of the
conventions.
The third-term factor. unless
F.D.R. eliminates It quickly, will
also produce hard feelings. So
will the COPS hunger to return
to power. and the new dealers
determination to keep them out
OF the promised land. And. Of
course, charges Of communism
that now fill the air will darken
the political skies between now
and Novembers gray days. In
short, political students looking
forward TO a healthy clash Of
two political theories fear lest
grave national issues win be OBJ
secured by name-calling and
nose-thumbing. They can feel
1t in their bones.
John L. Lewis clio has threat
ened to blockade the Alaskan
fishing industry unless Secre-
tary Ickes rescinds the regula-
tons he has issued for the con-
servation of salmon and herring
in the off-shore waters. The
showdown will come when the
season opens late next month.
Ickes has sharply restricted
the number of fishing boats,
traps and fishermen because
1910 will witness a weak cycle"
in the return of salmon to the
vicinity. Every five years, for
some unknown reason, the total
catch dwindles tremendously.
He has also ruled that native
fishermen, who have no other
occupation must be given pref
erence by the authorities. The
CLIO resents this decree because
it operates to bar their MEM
bers, who set out from the Pa
cific coast. Therefore they have
threatened TO tie up the cam
neries and vessels so that the
catch cannot be brought to the
American market. Only a direct
appeal to John L. may avert the
piscatorial strike.
Incidentally, Governor Gruen-
ing has won his skirmish with
the navy for employment of ma
tive labor, whenever possible, in
constructing aerial bases at
Sitka and Kodiak. The navy
has agreed to extend the same
privileges to Alaskans that it
once reserved only for labor
from the U. S. Here again the
CLIO entered objections, but it
has been overruled.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-15

8A-Nf tht bait AAt1@oH mas
promised TO turn over 10 Der
Fuehrer the following vital
products: 800, 900 tons Of petro-
leum. 1000 900 bales OF cotton.
500, 900 tons Of phosphates, 500
600 tons OF Manganese. SOC. 900
tons of feed grains. 200. 900 tons
of bread grains. 1000. 900 tons
OF various ores. With such re-
Enforcement Hitler might with
stand both the British sea
blockade, and the economic en-
circlement which London is try
ing to negotiate with nearby
neutrsls, especially the Balkan
states.
Because Of the Finnish war,
no deliveries have yet been
made according TO our foreign
attaches. In fact, our experts
doubt whether Russia can fulfill
the agreement even under peace
conditions, for the Soviet has
never produced such large
amounts Of these goods for ex-
port. Incidentally, our agents
have been unable to discover
what Hitler will turn over In re-
turn, in addition to the SUBJ
marines through which prepara-
tory credit was built up.
II Ii no accident that the
French purchasing mission in
the u. S. Is receiving far more
generous treatment from Wash
ington than the British repre-
sentatives. Paris has been
much more cooperative than the
Chamberlain COVE men in
keeping our military and naval
attaches informed on new weap-
ons and developments.
1t was from the French that
our people got tip on innova-
tons which should be introduced
in planes now under construc-
ton for our government. AS a
result, future ships will be
equipped with a self sealing
gasoline tank, and will be more
heavily armored underneath.
The French military suthori-
ties also furnished the data for
an exhaustive 300-page analysis
of the operations of both sides
in the German attack on Poland.
1t describes the weapons, forma-
tons, tactics and staff work
which enabled Hitler's forces to
score one of the most astound-
ing triumphs in modern times.
1t is required reading in the
Army War college.
The British. on the contrary,
have rebuffed Washington in
several notable instances. The
most provocative concerned our
request for the right to buy two
models of their Rolls-Royce air.
plane engine-one of the finest
in the world. Despite the aid
London is receiving from our
aviation industry with the gov
ernment's consent, Britain de-
clined to let us have a peek.
As a result. Lord Lothian is lis
tening to some rough talk when
he makes his ambassadorial
rounds in the capital these days.
Preliminary maneuv ering-
private and public - convinces
veteran politicos that the 1910
campaign will be the meanest
affair since the 1928 presidential
election. Everybody deplores the
prospect, but politics being
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-15
No Trade for Germany

After six months of war; Germanys trade has
been completely off She must depend for her supplies
and her export sales almost entirely trade pacs with
Central Europe and Comrade Stain.
Germany undoubtedly expected that to happen She
could hardly have planned to keep her trade routes open
after formation of the blockade she knew the British would
throw around her coast Yet when the is and
the blockade no longer mpedes ships filled with needed
supplies the cargoes still may not comenot until Germany
furnish real cash for the deals. And honest money
after nation has finished war, is not bountul COM
modify.
It's difficult to imagine what Germany possibly
get out of prolongng the struggewhat any nation
get out Of it. Only in the minds of the leaders of
sion can the real be found
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-15
Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes Things

To receive attention IN this coll
address OF writer. Onis initials
viii be published when requested.
Mr.. Fixit: Can n person born
outside the United States be-
come president:
W. II. Il.
The constitution specifically
limits the presidency TO natural
born American citizens but that
could include children of Ameri-
can citizens outside the borders
at the time Of the birth.
Mr.. FIxit: Would you possibly
know the address Of q publishing
firm called The Caxton House.:
READER.
There Is one called THE Cax-
ton Printers. Ltd" at Caldwell.
Idaho.
Mr.. Ffxit: Has Marlepe Die
trIch become an American citi-
xenf
&c. l.
She was naturalized In Los
Angeles q couple OF months ago.
Mr.. Ffxit: I would appreciate
knowing where you got your In
formation that World war yeter-
ans wives receive n pension Of
SIS per month. II II can be proven
that their husbands had ~ much
~ one per cent service connect
ed disability.
SUBSCRIBERS
You can get some local advice
on that subject from the Pierce
County Chapter. American Red
Cross, which has its office in the
Pacific Savings building at So.
11th and Pacific.
Mr.. Fixit: Would you please
tell me the address Of the Bauer
q Black Co., elastic hose manu-
facturers OAkVILLE.
The address Is $500 So. Dear
born. Chicago.
Mr.. Fixit: 1 understand n Mr..
Max Rosenberg owns some prop
erty In South Tacoma. l have
tried for some time 10 locate
him. VIII you please print In
your column for him TO please
get In touch with Mr.. Albert r.
smith, 66S7 So. Pine st. Ta-
coma? A. Il. >.
II the man you seek is a prop
erty owner, you can get his ad-
dress from the Pierce county
treasurer, who must have it to
send his tax statements.
Mr.. Fixit: l have heard you
help locate missing friends or
relatives. / have not heard from
these friends for about four
years. Can you have anyone
knowing the present address Of
Mr.. and Mrs. s. c.. Buddy
Myers and two children, Don and
L,iana, please write to Mrs.
yeryl Wilson, RI !, Ridgefield,
Wash?
MRS vERYL WILSON.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-15
Voters Become Watch Dogs

Rackeeerng and governmental corruption needn't exist
anywhere in the United States They don't spring up
because the citizens want Them but because people don't
reject them with enough determination
The trend of interest in civic management may
Be all that is needed end gangster rule and dishonest
city and state management. The town hall meeting is
coming back In cities where the large population makes
direct democratic rule impractical the citizens organiza
tons are subdvided In Minneapolis for example. there
l57 town hal groups. all of them affiliated with
central body
II the renewed interest in watching the wheels Of
20 around is only coroary to the presidential
elections, however the relief from corruption will be
strictly temporary.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-15
Stories in
Stamps
Charity Set Pictures
Luxembure's Royalty

DRINcE-cONSoRT FE L x.
= above. and Prince Jean, below,
heir 10 the throne. are pictured
on Luxemburg's annual charity
issue Of three stamps. Grand
Duchess Charlotte, ruler Of the
tiny country. is shown on the
third stamp Of the set. The series
also commemorate the 10th an
niverssry of the Grand Duchess
accession TO the throne.
Prince Felix Of Bourbon-Psrma
and the Grand Duchess were mar
ried in 1919. II months after
Charlotte had succeeded to the
throne upon the abdication OF her
sister, Marie Adelaide. Prince
Jean is the eldest Of six children.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-15
An Example for Organized Labor

way patch up its quarres The IL 500 members of the
A F. of L. and the C. O. in that industrial community
have refused to be apart by the rivalry between their
national organizations They not only refrain from fight
ing another, but engage in active cooperation
1t agreed at the beginning of the national split in
labor that locals whose nternatona joined the Clio would
90 along with them but would not try to persuade other
locals break away from the ALL The division between
the two camps in Kenosha is about 5545, with the
Federation still on top The Clio locals
pended by the local F. of L. Trades and Labor Council
and still take part in its deliberations The unions join in
paper medical benefits and education All belong to the
Kenosha Union Label League.
What has happened at Kenosha isn't typical But 1t
may be symptomatic, according labor authorities. In
other small factory towns the rank and file exhibiting
tendency quit the big battle and together In tme
It may produce movement which will compel Messrs.
Green and Lewis to follow suit.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-15
SO THEY SAY

When grand opera does come
TO the screen. I feel 1t may be
the turning point that will make
opera a popular art form. -
Lawrence Tibbett. Metropolitan
Opera Co. baritone.