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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12
Land Battleships
Planned by Army

wASHINGT0N-The army has
begun a building program which
contemplates fleet of from 400
to 500 powerful land battleships'
heavily armed. high speed tanks
weighing from so to TO tons. 1t
was disclosed.
Well-informed sources estimate
that Germany. which successfully
employed similar srmored mon
sters in its campaign against
France, probably had about 100.
President Roosevelt's ad-
visory defense commission re-
vealed the program with
award of a $3.50, 725 contract
to the Baldwin Locomotive
Works, PhI1adelphia, for
"heavy tanks"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12
sY JIMMY HArIo

Here Chester T. and the "oregon Nebfoot'
their departure the Galapagos Although his letter
mailed from Hawaii there nothing regarding
the Marquesss where he
you and another pcstcards-cssey Da,son)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
Nations al War

influence. hailing the withdrawal
Of British troops from China as
an important advance. but getting
no Response 10 their suggestions
that American marines also be
withdrawn.
japanese authorities were
expected In Shanghai 90 fol-
low up the British gestures to-
ward ~appeasement" Of Japan
by seeking TO take over the
large British defense sector Of
the International settlement,
which would put japanese
marines adjacent 20 United
States marines In the settle
ment.
In Tokyo there appeared TO be
the beginning Of press campaign
against Americans. One Japanese
dispatch 20 the Newspaper Yomlun
from French Tndo-china charged
that strange American official"
named Reed had Deen attempting
10 interfere with Japanese pro-
posais for cooperation with Inoo-
China.
The dispatch apparently referred
to the American consul. Charles
Reed. and alleged that he was at
tempting 10 disrupt Japans efforts
10 bring Indo-Chlna into a close
working agreement with Tokyo.
Italian airplznss, preparing
for a direct attack by troops.
have bombea the port and air
field Of Berbera, capital and
chief port Of British somaIi-
land. hitting one ship and set
ting fire 20 two grounded
planes, an Italian high com
mand eommBnlqBe asserted.
British planes 'Ineffectisely-
attacked Harar and Gura,
Ethiopia, and Aassawa. Ent-
rea, the eommnniqs,s aid.
Continuing their advance into
British territory. the Italian troops
occupied Aousin. on the camel
caravan highway 70 BerDers. the
eommunique said.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12

appear in the lava rock.
Sandals made OF old auto tires,
a breech cloth and a hat--that cos
tune Is required by nature and by
custom in the Galapagos.
There is not a store of any kind
on all Of these islands. Think of
that, II you will A boat visits the
three larger islands three times a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
Highway Tragedy
sTARTS on FACE on

chine when IT, wheels struck The
soft gravel. Skid marks could be
traced for a distance Of 1875 feet.
The car finally crashed through
the guard rail. and came 10 rest
on It's side.
Smoke and flames poured from
the car Immediately. Witnesses.
after hurriedly halting their own
machines. extricated three of the
men from the burning car. The
man believed TO be Lund was able
10 get out by himself. He sppar-
entity suffered only minor injuries
Try 10 save Two
As state and county authorities
continued 10 search for the miss
ing man In the Puyallup river.
attendants at Tacoma General hos
pitsl were using all their sklll
10 save the lives Of ogan and
Marvin.
Ogan suffered severe cuts on
his forehead and possibly fractured
ribs His condition was said To
be good
Marvin. however. suffered
fractured neck and scalp iaesra-
tons. His condition. attendants
said. was only fair"
The accident occurred about
$50 o'clock. about a hAlf-mils
east OF Tacoma. The men were
driving toward Tacoma.
Here for Nine Year.
ogan aud Marvin. both con.
scious. said that Lund was ths
driver, according 10 state patrol
men.
Morgan had lived 81 the Van
Eoyss hotel for about nine years.
coming 10 Tacoma from AlassA.
He leaves two brothers IN Eng
land. Cassidy a Allen will make
the funeral announcement.
SEATTLE - Three Tacomans
wsre injured In sntomobils acct
dents In the Seattle area today.
Mrs. A. g. Anderson Was cut
and bruised when the car In which
she was riding with her husband
was struck by a hit-snd-run mo
torist. Mr.. and Mrs. q. G. Hutch
ms were injured near Kent when
their car was hit by one driven BY
). q. Podssts. Seattle. who state
pairolmsn said fell aslesp a. the
wheel Hutchius suffered q broken
paw Mrs. Hutchlns was cut and
bruised.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12
Alimony Secured by
German Securities

OAKLAND. Cal--The war won
slimony for Mrs Emma J. Ives.
She told the court that all Of her
securities were in Germany and
even II she were there, she would
not Dc allowed 70 convert them
into cash. The court awarded her
$1z5 monthly for maintenance
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12

pack OF hunting
dogs.
There are no
rivers or creeks
in the Calapa-
Cos. The islands
being just piles
of broken lava
rock Zig h thy
c we're d with
soil, the bounte-
Gus rains simply
soak thro ugh
the soil and dis
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12

Healthy snakes cast their skins
approximately once in every two
month";.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12
An Expert
Appraises
The War
BY J. W. r. MASON
United Press War Expert


New implications Of Germany's
hope to control Dakar, capital OF
French West Africa and the most
favorable transatlantic base for
an offensive against the western
hemisphere. are contained in an
nouncement by the French govern
ment of changes in colonial adj
ministration. A statement issued
at Vichy says Frances African
colonies are TO be consolidated in
larger units, except the port of
Dakar. which is to be administered
separately.
There is no. logical reason why
the capital of French West Africa
should be given this special status.
1t Is explained at Vichy as ''indi-
eating greater German activity
there" which points directly to the
move having been made under Ger
man pressure.
Arrival of German tech
nicians af Dakar became
known last week. This action,
coupled with the quick sub
sequent proclamation OF an In
dependent administration for
the great African port which
offers secrecy for German
plans there, can be interpreted
rs Gerfnany's first answer 10
western hemisphere defense
plans.
II will not escape German notice
that simultaneously with these
happenings at Dakar, American
marines are now being moved from
Quantico, Va. to Guantanamo,
Cuba. Daksr is directly opposite
the West Indies. II Dakar fell into
German possession after the war.
Hitler would possess an air and
naval base of first rank on the
South Atlantic within seven to
eight hours of the West Indies by
bombing and fighting airplsne
squadrons.
Seizure of a West Indian
base by a hostile force operat-
ing from Dakar would con-
stitute an initial threat against
South America, the Panama
Canal and the Gulf Of Mexico
coast Of the United States.
The necessity for observing fu-
ture intentions at Dakar thus
becomes q strategic problem
for the western hemisphere, as
a consequence Of Frances sur
render TO Germany. IL gives
the western hemisphere n d.
rect interest In the redistribu-
ton Of African west coast coli
onIes after the war.
The nearest observation post TO
Dakar Ia Bathurst. capital Of the
small British colony Of Gambia,
bordering French West Africa on
the Atlantic coast. Bathurst u
100 miles south Of Dakar and
within easy striking distance.
Farther south Of Dskar h
Liberia, the Negro republic
formed early In the last cen
fury, under American infis-
ence. Should Germany succeed
In annexing Daksr and turn
ing IL into . major fortress
capable Of supplying . hostile
force for crossing the Atlantic,
liberia could possess value ~
n possible thanking base.
During the World war, Liberia
joined the allies a. q belhgerent.
and expelled many Germans who
had sought refuge there after the
loss Of German African colonies.
The Liberians are willingly sus-
ceptible to American influences.
and would not interpose objections
TO plans that might be considered
essential AZ some future time for
serving western hemisphere inter-
efts.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12

Indefatigable was about the
same as San cristobai.
Wild hogs are plentiful on this
island 20 that each farmer kept a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12
Peach-a-Reno
Program Given
Coin Moy Preside
Over Coronation

BUCKLEY = Mayor Harry ?.
Cam Of Tacoma win crown Mss
Faye Ranch queen at Bucklev's
third annual Peach Reno eele-
hration Saturday. Aug. Il. The
Tacoma mayor Is now in Wash
ington, d. c. but Is expected to
return in time TO participate in the
coronation ceremony.
Program Chairman Howard
Packard. local merchant. has the
Peach-A-Reno program practically
completed with some tp-top at
fractions high-hghting the days
proceedings. Tommy Gilshamon
and Catherine Anne Mcdonald.
song and dance artists from Ia
coma. who appeared on last years
program, will be hack again with
new numbers.
Loggers to Compete
A log-sawing and rolling splice
contest between Buckley and
Enumclaw loggers promises to be
one of the feature attractions. as
'bushelers" from both towns are
getting their muscles and saws in
shape for the set-to. First, second.
and third prize winners viii re-
ceive cash awards. Special musical
numbers are also listed on the
program, with a trumpet duet.
saxophone quartet. piano-accordion
numbers and hand music being
featured.
A large number of floats have
been registered with the parade
chairman during the past week
and this years procession officially
opening the Peach-A-Reno prom
Uses TO be the largest ever wit
messed. Prizes will be awarded
for the best decorated float.
bicycle. automobile and costume.
Marching units will also be judged.
All parade units will assemble
at the grade school grounds at 10
q. m. to line up for the start of
the parade at IL. The line of
march will be from Wickersham
school down Main ST. to B st,
north into Sheets field and then
twice around the track before the
reviewing stand in front of the
grandstand for the judging and
awarding of prizes. The mayors of
surrounding communities have
been invited to serve as judges
throughout the day.
Street Dance Planned
Mrs. Chris Olson, Buckley's IA
NOUS cook, will have complete
charge Of the sale of peach short
cakes during the day. She will be
assisted by members of the Ladies
Aid of the Community church. The
cakes will be sold in the high
school cafeteria and from a stand
on Main st. during the free street
dance in the evening. Local girls
will sell tickets for the short-cake.
Proceeds from the short-cake sales
will help to pay most of the ex-
l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-28
Ceiling x-ray Of laths
Caused by Condensation

Lath streaks on . ceiling do not
necessarily indicate thin plastering,
although 1t is easy to skimp . plas-
tering job done over wooden laths.
Streaks may appear on ceiling
Of standard thickness. They are, in
effect, an X-ray picture Of the laths
over which the mortar was applied,
and often also Of the supporting
joists.
Heating engineers say lath streaks
are caused by thermal condensa-
ton. In plain language, they are
due to the uneven accumulation Of
dust resulting from variations in
the amount of vapor condensing
over different parts of the plaster
ing. Such streaks are easily rubbed
off-but others will appear.
Heat loss through the ceiling
keeps the plastering cooler than the
room atmosphere. However, the
heat loss through the plastering just
beneath the laths is not the same as
the heat loss through the strips OF
plastering between the laths. There
fore these strips collect condensa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-28
Residential
Building Sets
Mark for Year
Permits Issued
For Total Valuation
Of $960,760

The most active residential con-
struction week of the year was re-
corded In the District during the
last six days as the ONCE Of build
ing inspector issued permits having
total valuation Of $3.50, 760.
There were SO one-family dwell
ings, Is multi-family fats and three
sizeable apartments included among
the permits approved. "A large por-
ton of the dwellings are low-cost in
type.
More important permits Of the
week follow:
National Baptist Memorial Church,
owners; Davis-Wick- Rosengargen
Co, 613 Fifteenth street NV, build
ers; Pierson & Wilson. 1921 Connec-
ticut avenue NV, architect: 70 erect
one 2-story stone-and-brick church,
3OO1 Sixteenth street NV; to cost
$116,5O0.
Meadowbrook, Inc, Tower Build
ing, owner and builder; Harvey p.
Baxter, 1108 Sixteenth street NV,
| architect; to erect twenty-five q
story brick dwellings, 1900-1902- 1906
1903 1912 1914-1918-1920, 1000 2002.
20O6- 200S -2012-2014 Ridge place Sc;
(See BUILDING, Page B-4)
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ton more often, and the dust settles
there more frequently, hence the
pattern of narrow dark streaks be-
tween the relatively cleaner streaks
directly under the laths.
Similar streaks will not appear on
plastering applied over sheets Of
metal lath. The strands OF the steel
mesh are so narrow that they would
be completely diffused in a dust
pattern" resulting from vapor con-
densation on the plastering. How
ever, the principal reason for the
absence of a dust pattern on a
metal lath ceiling is that the con-
ductivity of the plaster and the
metal lath is practically identical,
hence no variation to cause a pat
tern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-28

proportion of their incomes toward
a home as people living in less ex-
pensive houses. Too many people
living in $4,000 and $4,000 homes
develop a false sense Of position.
Many things which are luxuries for
the family in the $4,000 house be-
come necessities for the family in
the $4,000 or $4,000 home.
Near to the center of the salary
brackets and of the price groups
we find that the safest risk for the
lending institutions is home &C.
cupied by its owner. having a mar
ket value ranging within the medi.
UNI price group, which usually
starts at about $1,000 and goes up
to around $1,000, both figures being
approximate and depending upon
the conditions within the COM
munity"
New Basis Proposed.
Mr.. Fergus suggested that bet
ter basis for the determination of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-28
Honest Costing $1,000
To $1,000 Called
Best Loan Risks
Federal Agency Makes
Study at Financing
Of Single Residences

The price group of single homes
in which there is the least amount
of risk for home financing institu-
tons is that class of owner-occu-
pied dwellings having a market
value ranging generally from ap-
proximately $4,000 to $1,000, Cor
win A. Fergus. director of research
and statistics of the Federal Home
Loan Bank Board, said today.
Greatest lending risks are in the
highest and lowest price groups,
according to study of variation
of risks in the financing Of single
under his direction. Mr.. Fergus
homes made by board economists
recommended that savings and loan
associations and other types of
home lending institutions study
this problem in their own COM
munities so that they will have
safer and more efficient lending
programs.
Real cheap property is hazard
GUS for several reasons" Mr.. Fergus
said. 1T is either poorly construct
ed, in bad state OF repair or old.
and quite probably is located in an
undesirable neighborhood. More
over, the people who live in these
properties have as a rule substand-
ard incomes which are anything but
constant. Notwithstanding the fact
that the desire for home ownership
may burn strongly in their breasts,
these people, struggling for the
mere existence of a living, quite
frequently are unable to meet mort
gage payments.
False Sense of Position.
AT the other end of the curve,
and as the price of the house ex-
ceeds the upper limit of the salary
bracket. the occupants are too often
involved in other fixed payments
and in maintaining a high standard
of living While their incomes are
sufficient for the requirements of
home ownership, they generally are
not willing to devote as great a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-28

are more of a risk than two-family
houses. The multi-family dwell
ings are more hazardous than four.
family dwellings.
Should not the structure with
the lesser number of dwelling units
receive more favorable considera-
ton as security for the loan? Should
not the multi-family structure be
charged q higher rate Of interest
than q single house?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-28

the interest rate on a particular
mortgage might well be the size Of
the dwelling or the number of
dwelling units within the property.
He said that several studies have
indicated that the risk of fore
closure increases as the number
Of dwelling units in property in
creaSes.
In other words, according to
type, tWo-family houses are more
hazardous than single homes for
the mortgage lender Mr.. Fergus
declared. 'Four-family dwellings
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27

Below are the answers to test
questions printed on the editorial
page:
/. Texas.
2. A man given to trifiing love-
making.
3. 600.
T. Swing music.
5. Leverets.
9. Tennis.
Z. Administrator, Federal secur-
ity Agency.
8. No.
.. Top down.
10. A gelatin-like material made
from seaweeds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
BRONCHIAL
COUGHS colds

u quickly rslisvs DISTRESS-whsn
: "a s6ssts your upper hronchisl tube
--RE0ENHER 4 taks MORE than
e1frGk 3 anlvoi" You nosd 10 rub your
49,. threat and baek with . warming,
n113kine ssooos1eor-tvv6eons' like good
RI r1liSkIS Nnsesrois vkich psnstratss
~ eutw lnyurS q ~ hin and helps
1Sok % locsl congestion and pain. h
1920 vnpsgs 60 brsathing. ussd By
1fnos fof ovsr - ysanl : strengths:
|1rular. Children's (mild) and Extra
80, ~. Hospital Size. 500.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
G o o d T a st e
T o d a Y
BY EMILY POST

Playing games for money, plac.
ing bets or taking stimulants or
doing anything which can disaster.
afford. ! would also ask whether
peraments may 50 easily prove
hurtful to those of INFESTED tenn
permanent who feel forced to fol-
low example. that the question of
politeness in refusing Is quite be-
side the mark. No rule of courtesy
ever requires that one eat food TO
which one is violently allergic, or
that one takes a dare to jump out
of an airplane without parachute
l must say that jumping from
an airplane-even with parachute
lis hardly suggested by the
gambling" of the people describ-
ed by a reader, who asks: What
can be done If all ones friends
like to play for stakes whenever
they play game of any kind :?
| don't play for money beause /
was brought up not to play
games for money. 1t isn't ques-
ton of the sums of money involv-
ed, because they are slight and
not beyond what l could easily
afford. / would also ask whether
it is inexcusably rude to refuse
alcoholic beverages ?"
In answer, as l have already
said, the fact that the stakes are
FAR below any possible level of
gambling does not mean that you
can be expected to go against"
your principles. But it does of
course mean that you can't ex-
pect to play with these people.
II you play an excellent game,
they may be willing to carry you
that is, divide your winnings or
your losses-which seems to me
a blindfolding of principles. I real
ly think the only answer is to see
your friends otherwhere than at
card-playing times. Unless-let us
say-you have not the slightest
fear of acquiring taste for risk,
and might perhaps look closely at
your principles to see whether
they have roots or whether they
are no more than prejudice.
There is no rudeness in refusing
either alcohol or food unless your
manner of saying mo thank you"
is disappearing or impolite.
How To Let People Pass
In A Theater
Dear Mrs. Post: II you are seat
ed in a theater, should you rise to
let others pass, or let them crowd
by you?
Answer: When there Is no room
in front of you and people are
sitting on either side of you. it is
necessary to stand. If there is a
seat next to you, you can
usually put your toes ballet-fash-
ion under your seat and by twist
ing your knees toward the vacant
seat make plenty of room.
The Wedding Cake
Dear Mrs. Post: Is any color
ever added to the wedding cake
that decorates the bridal table at
the wedding reception?
Answer: No. not unless you call
the dark clothes of the groom
doll color.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27

When that Spring feeling goes
to your head" follow your heart
and make a new frock. Anne
Adams beguiling Pattern 1890 is
just the thing. First OF all. its
wide waistband gives smart,
whittled-waist look. The front
point OF the girdle curves grace
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while a panel fulls the back skirt
The softly bloused bodice. neatly
darted above the waistband. has
full-length panel which you may
edge with lace and bow trim. See
the new and charming neckline,
Aren't the sleeves attractive with
ruffle-trimmed tucks? You might
strikingly contrast the bodice and
skirt.
Pattern 1890 Is available in
misses and women's sizes u, IA,
10, is. 20, 80. 81. "a. Sc. IS and 40
Size 16 takes 3% yards 35 inch
fabric and = yards lace edging.
Send FIFTEEN CENTS (15c)
in coins for this Anne Adams pat
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Capture S p r n G ENCHANT-
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the gay and lovely new styles in
colorful clothes for tots, teens and
twenties slim-line dresses for
the business girl smart frocks
for the woman-past-forty an
exquisite costume for the bride
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
YOU'VE had
that ITCHING
LONG ENOUGH

You've itehed and scratched ano
suffered. but you haven't useo
poslsm. Use il tonight and &C,
our first real relief from the itch
ng and burning OF eczema. Poslsn
works faster because il penetrate,
the outer layers OF the skin l
oothes first. and with the irrita
ion stopped. the skin soon begin
improve. Why wait any longei
ior skin comfortl Get Poslam f
lay at any drug store, SOC. al
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27

agents plus ephe-
drine-and is ex-
pressly designed
for nose and upper
throat. And what's
more, when usedin
time, Va-tro-nol
helps to keep colds
from developing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
Welded Years Total
ESQ for S in Family

BOSTON - Three brothers and
two sisters of the Gaskin family
of Boston have been married a to-
tai of 260 years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Job E. Gaskin have
been married 81 years. Mrs. Annie
Gaskin Taylor has been married 40
years, Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey w.
Gaskin have been married Sc years.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Gaskin have
been married so years, and Mrs.
Frances G askin celebrated her
sch wedding anniversary shortly
before her death.