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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27
Distributing
Phone Books
Not to Be Used
Until June 80

Distribution Of new telephone
books, Il. 500 Of them. VIII BE- made
in Tacoma ard vicinity starting
Thursday.
Due 10 the numerous changes
which viii 70 into effect On June
30. the telephone company doesn't
want the new directories used un-
III Sunday,
II il expected all % the books
viii be distributed by Saturday
afternoon.
The latest directory IL stream
lined and It's contents are set in
a new type face. A map Of the
city and information about points
OF local interest are other new
features.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27

houseflag and well known in this
port under the name of Condor.
Her visit here is perhaps her
last. as the vessel has been sold to
a British shipping firm.
Although final approval has not
yet been granted by the U. 5. mari
time commission, it is expected
momentarily. Following this. IL is
likely the Condor will be recon-
ditioned and turned over TO the
new owners at Tacoma.
Meanwhile. the new Swed-
ish motorship Ecuador eonttn-
ued to arouse much conjecture
and comment.
II was disclosed Wednesday that
approximately half of the restrain
ed portion of the 1913 carloads of
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27
HERE'S MORE ABOU T
COPS Platform

quenching the traditional American
spirit.
1T has failed by viciously at
lacking our industrial system anc
sapping its strength and vigor.
1T has failed by attempting
to send our congress home
during the worlds most tragic
hour. so that we might he
eased into the war by word
or deed during the absence Of
our elected representatives
from Washington.
ut has failed by disclosing
military details of our equip
ment to foreign powers. over
protests by the heads Of our
armed defense.
at has failed by ignoring
the lessons Of fact concerning
modern, mechanical, armed
defense.
I'm these and countless other
ways the New Deal administration
has either deliberately deceived the
the American people. or proved it
self incompetent longer to handle
the affairs of our government"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27

term in federal court hero Tuvs.
day. Il was reliably reported
Judge cushman. who served on
the federal bench here from 1914
until November. 1859. viii spend
the ono day only In the courtroom.
handling the usual routine Of the
opening Of new six.months' term
--reappointing the eaiiiffs. draw
ing UP a calendar. etc,
shows Improvement
The jur1st. who ranked third in
wniority in the u. n Judiciary at
the time of his retirement. was
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27
II Z X ELS MORE ABOUT
City Pension Plan
TARTS ON PAGE ON

resenting employees. indicated the
decision Wednesday represented a
friendly understanding between
employees and officials.
The ordinance which Carothers
will draw will be based on an as
sumed start Of the plan in 1871.
A test case may be brought in
court to determine validity of a
home rule" pension plan that Diff
fers from state enabling act re-
quirements.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27
Folls OF Bicycle.
Breaks Color Bone

Marvin Hss~. 10. of ala m,
Ainsworth. suffered q broken collar
bone Tuesday night when he fell
from his bicycle at 40. 7th II and
Alnsworth ave. lie was taken by
Officers Aiken and King 10 the
county hospital
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27
Four U. S. Warships
Reach Bremerion

BREMERTON, Wash.-Four U.
S. warships were in Puget Sound
navy yard Wednesday after un-
announced weekend arrivals.
The battleship U. S. S. Oklahoma
was being overhauled, and the
cruiser Philadelphia and destroyers
Lang and Wilson were in, pending
departure for new areas.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27

Tocomd-Built Ship Ending Life" Here:
More Russ Cargo Released to Ecuador

The hfe-span Of a steamer IS
considered TO Be 20 years Of eff
cient usefulness. and after voyaginE
over most Of the world the Condor
passed the anniversary right where
she started.
Built in the old Todd yards here
in 1920. the steamer Wednesday
was in Tacoma diseharging South
American ores at the smelier.
When launched she was christ
ened Rotsrisn. but for many years
has been under the Grace line
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27

SAN FRANCISCO -GIobe
Wireless Wednesday intercepted
q distress message from the
Richfield Oil. Co. tanker kekos-
kee reporting she lost her pro-
peller 81 miles off Point Reyes,
about 60 miles northwest of san
Francisco.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27
HERE'S MORE AB0UT
Siassen for Willkie

he announced he would not be q
candidate for public office. But
his friends in California were pre-
pairing TO raise Hoover rallying
cry II an early deadlock persists.
Willkie tossed another fire.
cracker into the ranks Of the
stop Wilikie cohorts. lie an
nounced that the convention key
noter. 33-ycar-old Gov, Harold
stassen. OF Minnesota, would sup
port his candidacy. and that other
members OF the Minnesota dele
cation doubtless would follow
Stassen's lead.
Candidate Busy
Stssscn said he would vote for
Willkie on the first ballot and
support him from here on out"
Willkie drove ahead with his
whirlwind tactics. breakfasting
with Ohioans. including some dele
gates and alternates. meeting with
members OF the Kansas delega-
ton, and celebrating his views
again at a press conference.
solons Satisfied
Rep. Frank o. Horton. of
Wyoming. said he and other con-
gressmen from midwest. west
coast and Atlantic seaboard states
had met with Willkie and found
his views completely acceptable
to the majority OF the Republican
congressman"
The Dewey headquarters con-
tinued to exude confidence in
the young district attorneys
prospects. J. Russell sprague.
Deweys manager. claimed thor
ough wedding out of all doubtful
votes still left Dewey with
minimum Of 40 for the initial
ballot.
Dispute Ended
Isolationists today dropped their
fight for specific Republican
platform pledge against the she'd
ding of American blood on foreign
soil. when Former Vice President
G. Dawes interviewed AZ
peacemaker.
The isolationists' reported sur
render on this added phrase, how
ever. did not lessen the magnitude
Of their victory over G. O. +. sup
porters OF President Roosevelt's
foreign policy. They demanded
and won a platform description OF
the Republican party as the party
of "Americanism. Preparedness
and Peace" and sought to hang
he war label on the administra-
Ion.
Report Parleys
Gossip in hotel Hobbies said ef.
'orts 10 reach some kind Of agree.
nent between the Dewey and Taft /
'orces were going on behind the
scenes. There was no indication |
.hese efforts had attained any sue
.ess. II was presumed any Dewey
Taft or Tsft-Dewey move would |
Dc directed against Willkie
Another report was that some
Dewey supporters from Illinois
we're seeking to enlist Senate Re-
publican Leader Charles L. Nc
Nary as a vice-presidcntial candi-
late on a Dewey heSary slate.
Gannett Active
II was doubted this effort would |
,e successful. as McNary has stood
,loof from Involvement in the
,arious Republican presidential
-ivslries.
Frank Csnnett. New York pub
isher. joined the stop Wiilsie
-anks. he claimed at a press con-
erence that the delegates should /
a Republican candidate
who has been in ths party /
,yer a long enough period 10 re-
move any doubt as 10 his interest 1
n the party or his sympathy with +
ne Marty uisffoFrn
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1940-11-22
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23

AIR CONDITIONED Hefrigsrators. Special Fall Sale e4e1e. TermS arranged. Less than e0c weekly. 6. x. 2. leo Go. Phone l-filo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23

The Owners have notified me that they will self the one-family house located ct 3l Lone Oak Ave. ct o4.600 with $500 down f it B dis- posed of immediately. This price is made subject to the approval of the owner
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23

LINCOLN ST, 293 SIX ROOMS. ALL IMPROVEMENTS. INQUIRE ON PREMISES.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23
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For Rent Real EstofeI
FOR RENT

7s Apartments and T.nements
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23

AIS SOUTH MAIN ST-7 ROOMS 3S4 NORTH MAIN ST.-5 ROOMS 36 STATE ST. - ROOMS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23

EASTERN SECTTON-2nd floor, 6 rooms. All improvements. Adults. Tel. 4-3496.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23

GILES ST., 13-Six rooms, 3rd floor. Available Sept. 1st. For particulars inquire 1st floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23
PACKARD

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE we are OPENING A TEMPORARY USED CAR DISPLAY at
 9 FREIGHT ST.
 Between Meadow 6 Judd Sts) Of course our MAIN LOT at 482 WATERTOWN AVENUE is still open and doing business.
 FREIGHT ST. DISPLAY 1887 Packard Touring Sedan 1888 DeSoto Convertible Coupe 1936 Chevrolet Touring Sedan 1887 Studebaker Touring Sedan 1898 Oldsmobile 2 Dr. Sedan WATERFRONT AVE. DISPLAY 1898 Packard Touring Sedan 1889 Buick Touring Sedan 1899 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan 1899 Dodge Coupe 1888 Cadillac Coupe
 Packard w Waterbury, Inc. TWO USED CAR DISPLAYS" 482 Watertown Ave. 9 Freight St. Dial 4-6109 Dial 3-4l97
 OPEN EVENINGS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23
Auton,obiles
NeuD Car Dealers
AutounObns For Sale
pOR. YorTR CONvENTFNCE

BOH YOUR CONvENlENCE Due to the practically impossible condition of Watertown Ave, most of the following list of cars are on display in our conveniently located show room at 3T9 West Main St. 1899 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan 1888 Oldsmobile Club Coupe 1887 Oldsinobile Touring Sedan 1886 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan t2) 1889 Cadillac Conv. Coupe 1887 Cadillac Club Coupe 1887 Cadillac Touring Sedan 1936 Cadillac 2 Pass. Sedan 1888 Dodge Touring Sedan 1887 Dodge Touring Sedan 1887 Chevrolet Touring Sedan 1887 LaSalle Conv. Sedan 1897 LaSalle Touring Sedan 1887 Buick Club Coupe
 1887 Nash-Lafayette Bus. Coupe 1886 Pontiac 2 Door Sedan
 Cadillac, LaSalle, Olds BOA Watertown Ave. Dial 5-114s Also-37e w. Main St. Dial 5-031s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23

Several fine one-family houses. seven
 to ten rooms, $50 to SIS per month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23

A. M. GERMAN, Agent
 DIAL 4-8764
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23
Vacation Places For Rent

Waterfront Cottage Desirable rooms, furnished. Rent very reasonable. Inquire
 J. B. KING, Southbury, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23
Wanted To Rent

3, 1 or 5 Rooms Unfurnshed. Must be reasonable. In city or suburbs. 2 adults. Dial 3-4191.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23

NJJHN and NUHN 141 Bank St. Dial 4-2140
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23

LaRiviere Apartments Johnson G Waterville Streets and Chestnut Ave. ( and 6 rooms, heat, hot water, electric refrigeration, janitor on premises. The Waterbury National Bank
 Trust Department
 Dial 1=3l1i
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23
1887 BUICK SEDAN lsoE's AUTO PARTS. DIAL l-2s2s

@TupEnAIEER Tofrlgerated Retail
 Meat Truck. Very good condition Newly painted. 3-4oia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23

I MUST SELL my l-family house. 6 lovely rooms. oil heading system. 2-car garage. large level beautifully landscaped lot. One block from school and bus. Mil Plain Section. A "give-away" if taken ct once. 26 Stewart Ave. Tel. 4-o05e.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23
Merchandise
Household Articles

ONE-White insulated Ice Box, $500 If taken at once. Dial 3-9322.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23
Business Places for Rent
soUTHBURY

SOUTHBURY
 "3 IN 1" Gasoline Station, Garage, Ofice. Modern Equipment. Route 6. A very desirable location. Reasonable rent. JOHN B. KING, Agent Southbury, Ct. Tel Woodbury 6026
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23
Automobiles
Auto Parts and Accessories
II Automobiles For Exchange

FOR SALE-Or will exchange for carpenter work, large (193O pas senger Packard, excellent condition. Dr. S. L. whitright, 161 E. Main St, Dial 3-8686.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-12
The League Comes Home

All things turn at the last, they say, to the place whence they sprung. The traveller of the world comes home to die and be buried in the churchyard of the village where he was born; the aged, stumbling, old man returns to childhood things. So there comes now to Fine Hall. on the quiet campus of Princeton University, the last sad, battered remains of the League of Nations. The hope or keeping together some of its economic, financial and other non-political depart nents still flutters feebly, and so space will be made for them on the campus where Woodrow Wilson once walked ana dreamed of better world.
 There is something appropriate about that. We do not know for certain, but it seems likely that Wilson, who while a university president was also deep stu dent of government, meditated on better and more orderly world as he strode the shady paths of Princeton. He did not know then that his was to be the lead ing role in trying to bring that ideal into actual being. But at Princeton the mind and thought was already forming which was later to offer to an eager world IA points of war settlement, the last of which was:
 "A general association of nations
 must be formed under specific cove
 nants for the purpose of affording
 mutual guarantees of political inde-
 pendence and territorial integrity to
 great and small states alike"
 It was not to be. This is no time and no place to weep for the League, nor for the bruised and all-but-dead remains or it which now come creeping home for sanctuary on the Princeton campus. It seems mockery to talk now, as Wilson talked then, of ''the principle of justice to all peoples and nationalities, and their right to live on equal terms of liberty and safety with one another, whether they be strong or weak"
 Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Luxembourg, Holland, Belgium, Lithuania, Latvia, France, Estonia, Bessa- rabia. all these cry out too loudly today for us to hear those other prophetic words, ''No peace can last, or ought to last. which does not recognize and accept the principle that governments derive all their just powers from the consent Of inc governed, and that no right any where exists to hand peoples about from sovereignty to sovereignty as if they were property"
 The League failed. The return to Prince ion is scarcely more than decent burial. But can the world afford to forget the bet ter world order which it was vainly de- signed to assure?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-12
Horn May Go Sour

Repeated footing of Connecticut's horn to the tune of preparedness ln national defense may make it go sour one ot these days. Every one of us is glad to know and to learn that this state is taking such precautions to keep fully abreast of the times. We like to take some pride, too, in the knowledge that perhaps we anticipated some of the demands that might be made on us and were fully pre- pared to comply when requested. But there's been an awful lot of boastlng ot late about how far ahead of the parade we are.
 We've heard the story about the man who got so far ahead of the parade that he wasn't even in it. Well, it would be funny if the same thing happened to us. When the federal government decides to do something and calls on the several states to follow example, we do think that once in awhile Connecticut may just say she's glad to ob1ige in this matter. But instead of saying this our customary response, so far as we can see, is to reply that we took this step months ago.
 The latest example of this is the proud boast of Governor Raymond E. Baldwin that Connecticut actually started na- tional defense program 16 months ago. He cites the tightening up Of regulations for National Guardsmen of the spring of 1889 as proof of this. We're doing fine job here in Connecticut, we think, and we want to continue to do the same. But if we get so far ahead of every other state in employment, bringing back good times, balancing budgets, etc, and then tell about it in glowing terms, we'll simply ba digging nice hole into which we'll tumble ignominously some one Of these fine days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-12

through once peaceful little nations of Europe across the Atlantic. All or which is merely prelude to the fact that right now is a good time for Uncle Sam to un- load a lot of those old Army posts he has been maintaining for years.
 Better than that, though, Uncle sam might utilize some of them in his current expanded training program. If the list of old posts and forts that are maintained purely for sentimental reasons were ever made public some of the taxpayers would squirm for days on end. While there aren't so many of these useless army posts, created in the days of frontier and indian warfare, throughout the East or the South, you'll find them in the West and Southwest and Northwest and all points west.
 And for every fort, trading post, army post, etc., you'll find good sponsoring representative or senator. And how these legislators fight for the preserva- tion of these posts. AS historical sites some of them qualify; many of them don't come within this category. We might better center all armed forces within a few modernized centers and eliminate the expensive dead-wood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-12
One People, Government, Army

How far the plan has gone to enlist home defense force to replace the Ma tional Guard if the latter is called into active service, we don't know. It is cer- tainly worth considering. But one thing must be carefully provided Any such force must be legally constituted part of the U. s. defense forces, under their leadership and responsible to them.
 It is perfectly all right that such a forc- be recruited largely from veterans organizations. But though we respect the veterans organizations as probably more patriotic and devoted to their coun- try than any other cross-section of the people, even such organizations should not be allowed to form armed organiza- tions on their own. All members of any such home defense force should be serving their government direct, and not through even the most purely patriotic private or ganization. "One people, one government, one army" is the only safe guide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-12

From the comment of state newspapers on the recent financial report on the operation of New London's Ocean Beach there is widespread interest in this great project. We have already commented upon it, but each successive day finds additional proof that elsewhere as here in Waterbury the beach project is being watched and there is keen appreciation of the financial difficulties that have been encountered. A concensus seems to show that most editors conclude the prices at the resort are pitched too high and that a rescaling would make an immense amount of difference in patronage. This is particularly true in view of the fact that not too far distant is the state maintained seashore park of Rocky Neck and west of the Connecticut River there is Hammonassett Beach. While there are parking and locker charges at these places, there is no admittance charge other than that.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-12

Anyone who secures copy of the Con- gressional Record of Friday, August 9, has a veritable treasure-house of "Jim'' Farley tributes. Practically one-thlrd of the edition was devoted to what was said in both houses of Congress following announcement of his resignation as Post master-General We're glad to note such exuberance among our national legisla- tors of MT. Farley. It's well deserved be- cause he devoted both his time and energy to putting many of them where they are today. When forty pages of the Con- gressional Record are devoted to lauda- tory editorials it's proof, too, that Farley is tops with the press.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-12

o. What were the chief imports of the United States in 1889?
 A. Crude rubber; coffee; cane sugar; raw silk; standard newsprint and paper: wood pulp; tin bars, blocks and pigs; furs; tnmanufac- tured wool; distilled liquors; raw hides and skins, exceps furs; dia- monds; copper ores, concentrates, etc.: unmanufactured tobacco; flsh; bananas; nickel and alloys: burlaps: cocoa and cocoa beans; crude pe- troleum; fertilizers, excluding ni- trate O soda; cattle; tea; boards; other lumber, etc.: coal tar products.
 e. Is the rotation of the sun on its axis apparent to an observer on the earth?
 A. It is readily apparent to one who observes from day to day the positions of sunspots on the solar disk. They cross from east to west at a rate which gives about four weeks for the period of the suns TO- tation, as seen from the earth.
 e. How old are Marshall Petain of France and Joseph Stalin of the Soviet Union?
 A. Petain was born April 24, 1856; Stalin, December 2l, 1879. If you want copy of the book let weight Control, send to The Waterbury Democrats Washing ton Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose four cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-12

stand is that it is bringing him effusive encomiums from a unique quarter. When he sneered at Rus- sia's air strength in 1888, Com munists couldn't find language acid enough to blast him. Now, he is their great hero. LASER NO WPAer
 In an effort to prevent David Lasser, former president of the Workers Alliance who quit be- cause of Red domination, from organizing 8 new union of un- employed, Communists are spread ing the report that he has a job under WPA Administrator Har- rington. This is completely false. Lasser has never worked for WPA. HOOSIER COP MAESTRO
 The producer and stage man. ager of the Wendell Willkie &C., ceptance ceremonies at Elwood, Ind, is the same man who con- ceived, financed and directed the famous COP grassroots rally in the spring of 1888.
 He is red-headed, explosive Ho- mer Capehart. the heaven-sent angel of the Republican party in Indiana.
 Between him and the COP standard bearer there are 8 number of bonds of affinity. Like Willkie, Capehart was born in the H0osier state, made his money in New York, owns an
 Indiana farm, used to be a Democrat. and is a newcomer in the political arena.
 Also, for brief moment, Cape hart was 8 presidential candi- date. After so generously open ing his ample pocketbook to job hungry Republicans in 1888, the boys decided to reward him by making him Indiana's favorite but after wise and earnest con- sideration declined the high hon. or. ,
 Capehart,s cornf1eld meeting in southern Indiana was something new in politics. It attracted na- tional attention and was 8 big success.
 He is maestroing the Elwood show with the same care and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-12
MATTER OF CONSOLATION
 (New Haven Register)


 Marriage licenses issued in New Haven in the month of May totalled l2O. In June, the month of brides, roses, etc.. it went to l91. In July, not ordinarily peak marrying month, it reached 165. There has not been a July like this in 20 years. Cupid has been doing a really ex- traordinary business.
 Speculation on causes favors, at City Hall, the war and the ramifi- cations thereof. Talk of trouble, and prospects of some sort of draft leg- islation being passed, Is said to be mainly responsible. The idea is to get married for protection.
 Maybe the authorities have more reasons than pure assiiInp- ton for thinking that is what it is. Saying so. however. places e lot of young men on -un unde- served. uncomfortable spot. 1t throws them ell open to suspicion of being motivated In their romance by some practical consideration when. of course, that is not co at al. And they cannot defend them. selves by denying 1t. for none could do anything else but deny it. Tn their predlcasnent under this cloud cs suspicion, . helping hand l hereby Is lent to all who teei in l need of it. Upon sllght effort it | may be recalled tliat this is Leap Year. What doae oii the eRlfae<1i=