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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-10
National Vote
t% Democraficl
u. P. to Operate
Train 10 W. S. {.

The Union Pacific railroad will
20 to school this year with the boys
and girls of the Washington State
college.
The long special train equipped
with the railroads best air-con-
ditioned cars will leave Seattle
Monday. Sept. 16. and operate
down through western Washington
and on to Pullman without change
of cars. Its departure time from
Tacoma will be $40 p. m.
The train will be filled with
w. S. C. students for whom 1t Is
operated; win stop at all points
between Seattle and Vancouver to
take on its collegiate passengers,
and will arrive at Pullman Tues
day morning. Sept. II, for the
opening of the college.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-10
New Dance Classes
Starting This Week

Glasses In tap. acrobatie. ballet
and toe are starting this week at
the Merrick Dance studio, accord
ing to Miss Mary Fowler, director.
"A study of ballet is absolutely
essential to ones success as a
dancer" says Miss Fowler. mo
other line of dance training can
affect the perfect coordination of
mind and body as does the ballet.
A dancer trained in ballet always
learns other types of dancing
easily and dances with far more
style and finish. Carefully super
vised limbering and stretching Is
also given along with the tap
dancing. and special attention Is
given to small children in the
weekly babies classes"
For advanced tap dancers, Miss
Fowler has a number of dance
styles new to Tacomans, including
the work of Louis Da Prom. who
is now in charge of the rhythm
and tap department at Paramount
studios In Hollywood.
Miss Fowler is a member of the
Dancing Masters of America. Inc.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-10
Lincoln PIT. A.
Meets Wednesday

GIG HARBoR-The Lincoln P
T. A. will hold the first meeting
Of the season on Wednesday. Of
ficers elected last spring vii be
the hostessez.
The enrolment at the Lincoln
school this year viii be q little
over 10. which shows = drop Of
about ID under normal.
The Tacoma camp Of the Royal
Neighbors will meet At the Com
munity hall on Wednesday evening
at 7:3o. There will be m initia-
ton.
The Crescent Valley PIT. A. viii
hold a special meeting Of the ex-
ecutive board and ehairmen and
members of standing and special
committees at the home OF Mrs.
Ted soIberg on Thursday evening
at o'clock, for the purpose OF
planning work for the new season.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-10

Barometer States" Are
Divided Equally in Poll

zeal maxlm-.As goes Maine. 50
goes the nations true only with
reservations. -Four years ago the
Democrats carried IS states al
though the Republicans had car
RED Maine in September.
In recent years It has been truer
to say that. when the Republicans
won Maine BY = landslide the ma
ton went Republican In November.
On the other hand. when the
Democrats win in Maine. or when
the Republican majority Is small
one. the nation has gone Demo-
cratic.
Better Barometer
Constant research by Institute
statisticians into the political and
economic records of the IS states
and their more than 5000 counties
las indicated several other states
which are far better "barometers
than Maine.
Indiana, for example, has been.
on the average. within IA per-
centage points Of the nations vote
In every presidential race since
1884 excluding years when there
was a large third party vote.
West Virginia, Ohio. Maryland,
Illinois and New York have had
almost A. good. records as indiea-
sors of the national temper.
But the Institutes studies show
that possibly the best barometer
of all Ii q combination of the vote
of three states--New York, Mary
land and Ohio. giving each of the
three an equal weight. II between
1884 and 1895, a political observer
had known how these three states
would go he could have predicted
the nations vote with an average
erro. of only as percentage
points.
Here IL the record OF the past
five decades. excluding years when
third major-party was entered
In the presidential election:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-10
Defense Measure
Passes CONGRESS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS COM
pleted action Friday on a So.251.-
4so. sez total defense" appropri-
alton bill, containing funds for the
purchase of 1922 more war
planes, equipment Of a 100000
man army and initial construction
of 200 combat ships.
The bin boosts total defense APP
preparations and contract author
izations this year to more than
SIC, 900, 900 900 = for a rscor d
peace-time high. The measure
went to President Roosevelt for
signature.
Action was completed when the
senate adopted a conference re-
port on the bill approved Thurs
day by the house.
II is designed to permit start
of construction of new warships
to build up a two-ocean navy. II
also provides funds for reserve
stocks OF tanks, guns. artillery
and ammunition for second
army of 100000 men, II mobiliza-
ton of such force becomes neces-
sary.
AS finally approved, the bin re-
tains a provision in existing law
giving the secretary Of navy
power to commander private
plants and fix the compensation
to be paid for them. The house
yielded to the senate on this
point because the entire question
of plant Communicating. either
by the war or navy departments
or by the president, will be settled
in the pending CONSUMPTION bill.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-10
National Defense
Helps TO Pep Up

More than any other industry,
lumber Is feeling the impact of
the national defense program, the
West Coast Lumbermen's associa-
ton reported Monday. Require
ments In this field were 4 leading
factor In west coast lumber during
August.
Defense orders now are being
placed for camps and air bases
and to provide for the additional
environments that viii be needed
with the mobilization of the ma
tional guard and the forces Gre
ated under the selective draft law.
On these and related lines the
defense program calls first for
lumber. This demand Is Of course
not TO be classified as a perma-
nent factor in the national lumber
market, which still relies mainly
upon home building. Lumber re-
quirements for all defense pur-
poses will amount to no more than
eight per cent of national lumber
production over two-year period,
on the basis of estimated 1e4O
production.
The weekly. average of west
coast lumber production in August
ffnlir Waahal Nuas 1Sf fqy n0o
board feet, or 1877 per cent of the
weekly average for 1g26-1s29, the
industry's years of highest pro-
duction. Orders averaged 49,
$4,000 b.f.: shipments, 153. 1e4.-
900. Weekly averages for July
were: Production, 126,712 900 b.f.
t64.s per cent of the 1926-192s
average; orders, 162, 2es 900;
shipments, 1856. 925, 900.
First 35 weeks of 1910, cumula.
tive production, 4.720, 176. 900 bf.:
same period, 1880. 202, sos, 900
1888. 1912. 800. 900.
Orders for 35 weeks of 1e40
break down as follows: Rail,
2.30b. 48i 900 bf; domestic cargo,
1882, sos. 900; export, EOS, s6s, 900,
local, 62s. s7s,000
The industry's untitled order file
stood at 623, 206 900 b.f. at the end
OF August; gross stocks, at
ss2. 00o. 900.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-10
.Enumclaw Nav
.Buyfire Truck
Legion Groups to
Instoll Officers

ENuMCLAN- Enumclaw's city
fathers are bordering the need Of
better fire protection for the city.
At their semi-monthly meeting the
council instructed Fire Chief Ole
johnson To present facts and fig
ures on . new fire truck for the
city.
He explained that a truck nos
owned by the department Is Of no
value and that the pumpsr truck
II Il years old but stlll in good
service. The fire chief also ssid
insurance savings 10 the property
owners would more than offset
the cost OF the truck.
The city engineer was author
lied to install safety signs near
both local sehoolhouses, and 10
provide suitable crossing marks.
The council also adopted the
preliminary city budget for 1s41.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-10

PRINCETON. =. Jas political
observers wait TO see how Maine
goes" in the general elections Mon
day. a statewide survey by the
American Institute OF Public opin-
ion reveals that Wendell L. Willkie
and other Republican candidates
are leading their Democratic OPP
ponents in the state by wide mar
gins.
Maine-the institutes iazt-mln-
ute checlup shows = Is still the
most Republican state in the
Union. II the voters were to ballot
on the presidency, as well as on
state and national officers, the in
stitute's figures indicate that Wen
dell Willl<ie would receive 50 per
cent of the vote-to Il per cent
for President Roosevelt.
In the two principal contests to
be decided the Republican candi-
date for the governorship. Sumner
sewall IL leading Fulton Redman
by a substantial margin. and Re-
publican Ralph o. Brewster Il
leading Louis j. Brann for u. s.
senator. The indicated vote a. of
Saturday follows:
For Governor
Sumner sewall lRep.) 49,
Fulton Redmnn lrem-) 81
For Senator
Ralph O. Brewster (Rep.) .62T
Louis J. Brann tDem.) 80
Names September elections
have long been regarded A. the
srting-gun of the November
presidential race two months later.
and the high commands Of both
parties will scfutinize the results
In Maine with special care.
History shows that the old polit-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-10
% Favoring
Willkie Roosevelt

In other words. three states
which have been excellent political
barometers over the past so years
give additional evidence that a
presidential election held today
might prove to be the closest in
veal. How political tides may
shift IN the remaining two months
% the campaign remains to be
seen. Institute studies in 1885
showed very close race between
Roosevelt and Landon in mid-sum-
mer and early September. but by
the e. of the election they showed
only three states sure" for Lam
don.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-10
Average of Md,
Almost 1880 Today

While there Is no assurance that
Maryland, Ohio and New York will
continue to be the excellent po-
litical barometer they have been
over the past five decades, never
theless 1t Is interesting to note
at their average vote in the lat
est Institute surveys comes to ap-
proximately 5000 as between
President Roosevelt and Wendell
Willkie.
Whereas President Roosevelt re-
ceived 81 per cent # the vote IN
the latest survey of the 4s states,
the vote in Maryland, Ohio and
New York-singly and combined
is as follows:
o. Eav0rinr
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-10

MOSCOW - Japanese embassy
sources said today that Shigenori
Togo, Japanese ambassador to
Russia, had been called home to
Tokyo and would leave soon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-10
ST. AIMS MEETING

The advisory board of st. AIMS
home will met at the home. 1902
So. Alaska st, Monday evening at
7.30 o'clock.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-10

And shsn,
I'm q sins my
. m b ass
m . Mt ser-
eiu d IS Nh 10
swell iady's
letter, s'whsn
Efattnd fhs sus
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-10
ENGINEER RETIREs

Sunday marked the retirement of
George Bennett, s5-year-old y. p.
railroad engineer. after ~ years of
railroading. His home Is at S12
East Morton ST.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-10
IAN Economical Service"

jOhH DOLDer: "There is question In my mind that
the Salvation Army could help prevent lot of costly
Juvenile delinquency II it had the kind of a place 1t
needs for Its work among the under privileged boys of
Tacoma and the kind of support that would put IL In
position TO do the kind of work In this connection that
Its leaders well qualified to perform 1t
to me that 1t would all money In the long
to give the Army what 1t needs for important work.
In addition to maintaining its regular local activities
believe most of people feel this way about IL and
WIN want to give their share for good a work."
JOHN DOVER,
John Dover Lumber Co.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-10
SPIRIT or

A very gerry
swell lady up
in Portland
wrote . letter
to Union Oil
the other day.
She was driv-
IL. -
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-10

"Moybe oil this trouble is
providentiol. Eosy Twin hos
mode US soft and spoiled, and
nothin' will make Us grow I'D
except hordship and plenty
of il. /"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-10


<vrlsd vp under the front ssaf Of
my cor. Shed beer shsrs oil me
sImsi I've driven for As years,
end have never bssn 50 I'm
pressed with such courtesy. and
! felt should tell you shout IT,"
Well, that bears out what I've
found as travel around looking
at life = people who help other
people are the people who are
the best. And believe that as
you patronize Union Oil stations
you'll find the men you meet to
be helpful and neighborly.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-10

The two men at your Union
Station" she continued, were
so solicitous and tireless in their
efforts to help US find the cat.
They searched the entire neigh
borhood. returning when a Gus
TONER came for service, but
continuing the search for many
minutes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-10

deHrB OSS. Theodore Roosevelt hit the nail the
head when he said. If you going to do anything
permanent for the average you have got to begin
before he IL The chance of lies working
with the boy
II am glad the Salvation Army In willing to take
the responsibility of building operating proposed
Boys club OF Tacoma project along with many other
activities for the welfare of those Ii seeks
In Tacoma"
HENRY FOSS,
The Foss Tug Co.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-10

The Enumclaw c ha mber of
Commerce will resume its regular
meetings for the fall Tuesday
night. II viii be a dinner meeting
In the Franklin cafe basement
dining room at 6:15.
Joint installation of officers of
Theodore Roosevelt post No. %,
American Legion. and its auxiliary
will take place at Legion hall
Monday night. Installing officer
will be Roy Weigert, vice COM
mander of the first district.
Incoming Legion commander is
II. II. Jsquith. who succeeds NJ.
o. York and Auxiliary President
Mrs. Fred Duehateau. who sue
ceeds Mrs. Carol Christensen.
Women's Club
The first fall melting OF the
Business and Professional Wom-
ems club will be held this Monday
evening at the Mission Coffee
shop. II win open with a 6
o'clock dinner.
The program will be In charge
of Miss Helen Caldwell. Her COM
mittee includes Emily Williams,
Mary Gilleland, Bernice Swain and
Martha Hermanson. The topic
will be Facing the 1910 Issues. .
William Sorensen left this week
for Seattle to take new position
with the Schwabacher Hardware
Bill has been with the Madison
Hardware for some time.
Bill O'Shea left last week for
Bellingham to take up new posi-
ton at drug store. He has been
with the Sunrise Pharmacy for
the past three years.
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s. NJ. Jackson: II think the Salvation Army doing
splendid work In Connection with the Boys club In
Tacoma and wish this wonderful organization every
In Its endeavor."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-10

MAJOR Harry p. Cain: 1--WE have told by
Judge Remain others In a position to speak with
authority thousands of boys between the of
16 outside the pale of any sustained
influence good their lives Many of them have lost
faith their parents and mankind In general. Many
drifting into unstable of thinking and
living Many Of them finding their way to the
Juvenile criminal All of this is costing the
taxpayers than 1t would to subscribe
relatively small the Salvation Army needs for
reaching serving hundreds of rprveged Tacoma
with program designed to put and to keep them
the paths that lead to right and useful living
HARRY p. CAIN.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-10

4. ). McILU1igh: zone of organized labor's most
valiant and square-shootng leaders, Samuel
6ompers, once said of the Salvation Army It's work
among those burdened under the crushing weight
OF pain and misfortune Is simple without
pretense just good practical mankind.
ne adds; In my judgment the Salvation Army deserves
every encouragement
This Ia the way feel certain thousands of
aboring people of Tacoma still about the
Army"
H. g. McIIyAIGH
Ceutra Lain yurn
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-03
MARINE NEWS
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
NORTITBOUND
No steamer ncrthbound.
 SCHEDULED SAiLiNGS

Q No steamer ncrthbound.
 . SCHEDULED SAiLiNGS
 6 Princess Norah scheduled to 3 sail from Vancouver at 9 . o'clock tonight. Q Tyee scheduled to sail from e Seattle late Thursday CT early
 . Friday.
 . North Sea scheduled to sail c from Seattle December 6 at
 . 10 a. m.
 c Yukon scheduled to sail from
 c Seattle December ' at a.
 e m.
 0 Tcngass scheduled to sail from
 . Seattle December 10 at 9 a.
 . m.
 . SOUTHBOIEND SAILINGS
 . North Coast scheduled south 0 bound Thursday. . Mount Mckinley is scheduled . scheduled southbound Fri . day. . Baranof scheduled southbound . Sunday. , LOCAL SAILsNGS , Estebeth scheduled to sail every ( , Wednesday at p. m. for Sit- , ka and wayports. } Naha leaves every Wednesday , at T a. m. for Petersburg, Port | , Alexander, Rake and way , ports. . . . se q
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-03
GREAT PORT TAKEN OVER
 IN ADVANCE
Adriatie City Fal!sto Athen. ians as Driving Rush
 Continues

(Continued from Page One)
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North Coast
 Visits Here
 Sitka Bound

The steamer North Coast went through Juneau last night bound for Sitka, bringing in II passen- ges and taking 9 out.
 Arrivals were Joe Shrewsbury Shell Simmons, Mrse. Grant Bald win, Mrs. Ed Williams, Master Henry Williams, J. F. Dennis, John Mccormick, Pete Knudsen, Alex James. Miss M B. Meyers, Mark Williams.
 Sailing to Sitka were Powers Wick, Jack Jeffrey, Bill McCann, Kay Louring. Mrs Louring. Carl Senior, MT. and Mrs. Bob Jern- berg, w Parke, Linn Forrest, E. J. Gimmell. Jack Gucker. Jack Molly neux, J. K McAlister. Harcld Foss, A. L. Roberts A. Poplewell, Robert Ridley.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-03
20 ARRIVE
 FROM SOUTH
 ON BARAN0F

Twenty persons arrived in Ju- neau this morning on the north bound steamer Baranof from Se- attle. Ketchikan and Wrangell.
 From Seattle passengers were W C. Arnold, Mrs. R. K. Baldwin, Claude Erskine. F. J. Gunderson Roy Johnson. Blanche May, Jack Mccartney, CoTnelia Peterson. D. Clinton Prescott MT and Mrs, Archie Shiels, Mrs. Mary Thompson. Ruthelna Zeller.
 From Ketchikan-J. H. Maret.
 From Wrangell-Verna Gordon, Viola Loftus, Patricia Loftus, M. L. Miles, Kaarlo Nasi, A. Van Mavern.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-03
Engineered Way Into
 Prison

HUTCHINSON. Kas., Dec. B. When the inmates at Kansas state reformatory here feel like discussing big jobs they call first on new arrival from Kansas City. Ec lifted" a freight train com plete with four cars and herded 1t without mishap over 40 miles of track between Kansas City and Lawrence. Kas. Pursuing officers stoppsd the train hy severing ar air hoae connection between car with bullets.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-03
EAGLES INITIATE
 MORE CANDIDATES

Four members were added to the at the regular meeting of the lodge
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-03
MRS. BALOG ENTERTAINS

The semi meeting of the Monday night Sewing Club was held last evening at the home of Mrs. Catherine Balog. A vacancy in the membership list occasioned by resignation of Mrs Elroy Fleek was filled by election Of Mrs. Grant Lo- gan.
 As diversional pastime of the ev- ening a guessing contest was held with Mrs. Elton Engstrom taking first prize and Mrs. Leonard John son the consolation.
 Next meeting is scheduled for two weeks hence from next Friday at Mrs. Engstrom's home. It will be in the nature of Christmas party.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-03
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
F. T. 4. PROGRAM FOR
 TOMORROW NIGHT

Mrs. D. Wallace. of Juneau, who is here from England during the duration Of the war will be guest speaker at the regular December meeting of the Douglas Parent Teacher association tomorrow night at 8 o'clock
 Also for entertainment will be special music by Tony Del Santo on his accordion and vocal selections by Mrs Glen Kirkham accompanied at the piano by Miss Margaret Pearce. This program was arrang- ed for the November meeting but cancelled on account of weather conditions
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-03
~sMORGAsBORD"

By Lutheran Ladies Aid at theii church parlors, Wed, Dec. 1, start ing at ll:30 am. 75c family style
 also fancy work sale adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-03

held here last evening. There were thee limitations and one re-instate- ment Attendance of about forty members witnessed the ceremonies, which were followed by social en- tertainment and refreshments. The Social Committee of the lodge was delegated to meet with commit tee from the Auxiliary on plans for an Eagles Christmas tree party which is tentatively scheduled for December 21.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-03
LOCAL SAIL;NGS
TIDES TOMORROW
(Sun Tinel

Low tide-4:37 am, 15.3 feet. High tide-10:21 am, A feet. Low tide-4:21 pm, l50 feet. High tide-l0:48 pm, 1.3 feet.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-03

Porto Edda northeast to Delvino, thence through Argiroscastro, q Politzani mountain section just north of the border near Suranta, and then eastward and north inside of Albania through Polena to re- zion north of Pogradetz, Lacke and Ochrida.
 A Greek spokesman said: "A most important gain has been blown into the Italian seaward flank at Porto Edda'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-03
Old Tires Come In for Road Contractor

Ten thousand pounds of old rub Der auto tires was the strange car go brought here today by the steamer Baranof. In ten 1000 pound bales, the old tires will be used by contractor Milt Munter in clearing way for the road he is building north of the Douglas Bridge on the island.
 Old rubber tides, with a little saltpetre. set to burning in a stump will clear roots out to their extremities.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-03
SAILING OF
 TYEE DELAYED

Sailing of the steamer Tyee, scheduled for today from Seat tie, has been delayed and will not leave the south for Juneau until late Thursday or early Friday. This information was received today in a radiogram by Agent D. B. Fem mer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-03
PIONEERS ARE TO
 ELECT OFFICERS

Pioneers of Alaska, Igloo No. 6, will meet tonight at o'clock in the Odd Fellows Hall for election of officers. At the same time the Wo- mems Auxiliary will hold their cleo tion.
 Following the business meetings the two groups will join for a social gathering and refreshments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-03
Simmons Is
 Home Again
MafinesSeageh Navy Yard Workers lor Bombs Sim

Shell Simmons returned, on the North Coast from a trip to the States and went to work with the AAT Iockheed this morning.
 Simmons purchased a Fokker freighter in Seattle for the AAT Tulsequah run and then went on to California to do instrument fly ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-03
BACK TO SITKA

Bernice McNulty, of Sitka, was a North Coast passenger through Juneau last night, returning to the Historic City after several months in the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-03

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