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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-06
DRAFT NOW Is LAW;
SHOULD BE OBSERVED

Editor The Times: Recently
radio news commentator,
commenting on the draft. made
this statement: THE American
people have taken very kindly
to conscription. In the first
place it was they who urged the
congress to pass il. If you wish
further proof of its popularity,
note the fact that already on our
city streets ii is being accepted
with quips and jokes" II Is in
deed worse than deplorable that
the radio should be used for such
un-American utt.rsnces.
The draft, in spite Of the op-
position of the ma jority Of
Americans, has become a law
and as such all law-abiding citi-
zens must regard II. but, at the
same time. no intelligent person
is accepting 1t lightly or in a
spirit of levity. Its possible far
flung consequences are too
tragic for that.
1t is our constitutional right
to demand that the government
administrator this act TO the
best protection Of the draftees
and the people as a whole. May
I specify two particular points?
Col. Louis Hershey has admit
ted that the government will not
be equipped either with housing
facilities. clothing. or medical
equipment to take care OF this
conscrpted army for another
four months. Then must we
not see to Ii that the law is
adhered to and that the boys be
drafted only in such numbers as
can be properly cared for
Let US not forget that in 1917
thousands of boys died. not in
France, but in the United States,
from epidemics which swept like
wildfire because of inadequate
provisions in the army camps.)
A second point OF attack must
be against war profiteering. The
boys are drafted at s21 and later
$50 a month with the full reah-
cation that the sacrifice of life
itself may be at the end of the
road On the other hand. there
Is as yet no real restriction on
war profits. The so-cslled Elk
cess War Profits Tax Bill is
merely a farce and subterfuge-
We must continue 10 work for
legislation which viii really take
profits out of this horrible BUSH
ness Otherwise democracy and
justice are defeated at the very
outset.
No. we are not joking about
the draft The human elements
involved. striking at the heart
Of every home in the nation with
fear and apprehension for the
future. brand even such
thought as sscrilese.
NAUDE n. RICHARD.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-06

Editor, The Times Please
allow me to answer George W.
Smiths criticism of Or. Town
send. or is it Mr.. Willkie that he
is criticizing
All l am blaming DIR. Town.
send, for, is that he did not or
ganize an independent party that
stands for the principles of the
Townsend philosophy. He waited
too long and under the circum-
stances. ! think he is using
pretty good logic.
He tells his followers that
their primary interest is the en-
actment of bill embodying the
principles Of the Townsend plan.
For nearly six years the Town
send plan has been before con-
gress and the president. In all
that time has the president, eth
er by word or act. encouraged
the enactment of this program
DR.. Townsend reasons that the
social security act was adopted
at the presidents request for the
purpose Of heading off the Town
send plan. The doctor reasons
that Roosevelt would veto any
Townsend bill that congress
would enact.
DR.. Townsend says the enact
ment Of the Townsend plan bill
would repeal that portion Of the
social security act dealing with
old age pensions. but inasmuch
as the social security law is a
pet measure Of the presidents.
one could not expect him 10 dis
card his own idea In favor of
another bill.
The Townsend organization be-
ing the only organization Of i'm
portance advocating abandon
ment Of the false social security
law. the president must have re-
ferred to the Townsendites when.
In an Oklahoma speech two years
ago, he condemned those whom
he said wanted to take a short
cut to Utopia.
Again DR.. Townsend reasons
that we al should know that the
social security law is failure.
and il is time to make a change
from the man who fsvors this
social security Law.
Records show that since 1900
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-06
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven Of these
test questions Turn to the
woman's page for the answers.
!. Who Is called the Bard Of
Avon
2 Bottled-in-bond whisky is
al least 5. or 5 years old
3. Are Wake and Midway is
lands under the jurisdiction Of
the war or navy department.
4 Who is the president Of the
American Red Cross?
5 The Reconstruction Finance
Corporation was established un-
der the administration of -
s. Does not water freeze more
quickly than cold water?
Z. Where IS the L. S. govern
ment depository of gold bullion
located
8. Wendell willkie is an Epis-
copahan, a Lutheran or . Bap-
fist?
9. Who wrote The Revolt of
Islam
10. White plague refers 20
leprosy, tuberculosis or eczema ?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-06
PULSE OF THE PUBLIC

This business of arrsyine class
against class. of higotry and in
tolerance are the unacceptable re-
suit Of seven-and-one-half years
of teachings and orders from
Washington.
There is no longer respect for
law and order. The President
Taft was tied up for days at San
Francisco by Harry Bridges. A
government boat loaded with de-
Tense supplies for Honolulu
couldn't move until labor rack
eteer said so.
/ ask, is this the America we
want Honest millions will say
q thousand times no"
MRS. ANNA YANCEY.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-06
The Scrap for Scrap

Japan is convinced that the United States serious
about cutting off sales of scrap iron That is clear from
the frantic efforts she is making 10 buy
of the world
Japanese interests bidding desperately for instance,
for 10000 tons of scrap be sold by the Mexican rail-
way and oil administrations Many Americans have
aged to drum up considerable Indignation that Mexico
would presume consider such sale that the United
States has enlarged it.
Mexcans will get laugh out of that because of
than 900 tons of and steel exported from
the United States 1888 than half went to Japan
country which has sent ten million tons of this essential
country which negotates for the sale of 10000
tons. II is unlikely that much will actually be Sold
As matter of fact the deal nothing worry about
anyway Mexico has great amount of such supplies The
scrap being sold by the Mexican railway and oil ad
There isn't any more, and there isn't likely to be- It
simply that japan is scrapng the bottom of the
barrel in its frantic search for bombs to dump the
Chinese
More important is the possibility that Mexico will sell
increasing quantities OF oil and aviation gasoline To the
Japanese At present il is selling around 100000 barrels
month"; and there desperate efforts to increase this
The grant of exploratory oil concession to Japanese in
terests the Gulf coast interesting, but such
cession could readily be developed in time to bear the
Chinese unless japan thinks that going to last
long, long time.
Mercury and antimony also being sold in Mexico to
German interests which send them to Japan there dvd
ing the materials is perfectly legal trade, and there
is nothing the United States to prevent except buy
the materials itself.
As long the controversy the appropriation of
American oil properties in Mexico continues unadusted
seems likely that Mexico must continue to sell what it
where it The pressing problem certain to be
and to whatever administration is in office here after
Jan. 20.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-06

the population OF the u. s. has
increased 70 per cent or 81 mil
lion more people than there were
40 years ago.
In 1888 we had 20 per cent less
hogs, 17.3 per cent fewer cattle.
Ala per cent less corn. In fact,
very few commodities showed an
increase; in other words, there is
less food stuff for each American
today than there was 40 years
ago.
The philosophy of the Town
send plan is philosophy of
abundance, which means more
food. more clothing and more
of everything of benefit to the
human race.
Sen Charles l. McNary. vice
presidential candidate on the
Republican ticket. has advised
us that ne believes in the PHI
losophy of the Townsend plan.
Henry Wallace. vice presidential
candidate on the Democratic
ticket, has been most active In
advocating scarcity conditions
by paying the farmers not to
produce.
If Franklin Roosevelt is re-
elected, Henry Wallace will pre-
side over the senate; If Wendell
Willkie is elected, Sen. Charles
L. McNary will preside over the
senate
DR.. Townsend SAYS that all in
dications seem favorable 10 elect
enough Democratic and Repub-
licsn congressman to pass the
Townsend bill in 1871, but not
enough to ride over presiden-
tial veto. o, o. MORRIS,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-06
Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes THINGS

To receive attention IN thls col-
umn letters must EiTe nams sno
address Of writer OnlT Initials
vtli % published shen requested
Mr.. Fixit. Please tell me how
many votes presidential candi-
dates polled In Pierce county In
1885. ]. G.
At the general election. Nov.
3. 1896. the vote WA: Roose-
welt. Democratic. 4s.ess: Ian
don. Republican. 1881; Thomas.
Socialist, asa; colvin, Prohibi-
ton. 154; Aiken. Socialist Labor,
50: Lemke. Union, 1883. Brow
der. Communist. 7so. and Pelley,
Christian. s6i.
Mr.. Fixit; Please give me the
address Of Bertrand Russell. the
author. Also whom should q
person see In regard 10 getting
work ON construction Of the new
ca factory at Waila Waila. or
10 whom could . person write
regarding setting of machinery
there
W. n. J.
You could write TO Bertrand
Russell in care of the Barnes
Foundation at Merton, Penn. a
suburb of Philadelphia, where he
recently was appointed to lee
ture under a five-year contract.
II there In any need for labor
in walla Walla. the Washington
State Employment Service office
In Tacoma, at 112 So. 18th st.
will be able TO advise you.
Mr.. Flrit: Could you please
tell me In the paper whether the
U.s.s. Concord would he In
Bremerton this winter or not rs
I've . son on that boat and I'd
like TO ~ able 10 see him before
they leave for Alaska next
sprines Or whore could I get
that information M. M. J.
The Concord Ia not immedi-
stely due At the Puget Sound
yard. so the information can't
be obtained for you. You'd better
write to the young man In care
of the postmaster, San Pedro,
Calf, and ask him to let you
know as soon az naval authori-
ties are ready to release that
information on the ships sched-
ule.
Mr.. Fixit: In regard 10 the In
qulry Of r. Z. X. In regard To
fleas. For 90 years, I have used
and recommended 10 use salt
for fleas. Scatter salt over your
fioors, sweep II all over the
flocrs, scatter some In your dog
house. woodshsd and garage.
Put salt on your person, or In
bed. II In clean and will Mill fleas
immediately.
CHAs. L., Elbe.
Salt isn't one of the usual
remedies SO we thank you and
pass on the suggestion to any
one interested
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-06

LEGISLATION WILL
NOT SAVE AMERICA

Editor. The Times: The New
Dealers do not seem to under
stand fundamentals. They point
with pride TO the abundance of
legislation that they have given
us the last seven years-such
as labor and social security
legislation.
Evidently they think that
man lives on legislation. In
reality we live on goods of all
kinds and services. We are not
getting enough. The national
production is only about 70 per
cent of the 1929 production.
That should be sufficient proof
that at least many are enjoying
a rather low standard Of living
We want more production of
goods and services of all kinds
which will give us higher wages.
more Jobs. and social security.
That will save America. Legis-
lation without production viii
fail. OSCAR c. ERICKSON.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-06
To Have and TO Hold

Hitler has Europe. Can he hold 1t?
The winter comes and from the Black to the North
sea- from the Morse ords to the Adratic the graycad
lesons rule supreme. Millions of people do eat unless
the men in gray assent
Here four heads fall stern repressve clamp
down. There group goes silently to prison. Out of the
vast silence that Europe only little wsps of nforma
ton to tell how the conquered millions fare We cannot
know the truth for truth the first to be inerned
But from scraps of seepng under the barriers
here and there guess that perhaps to have was
easier than to hold.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-06
AsToUNDED AT
CAMPAIGN ACTS

Editor. The Times: A short
time ago it would have been hard
TO believe people Of United States
would witness the spectacles Of
this campaign. A candidate for
the office Of president and his
wife have been assaulted by an
ignorant. vicious. intelerant
group OF hoodlums. One instance
concerned a hsf-drunken female
in employ of the New Deal who
threw heavy articles from win
dow Of 8 hotel which she was
occupying with government
funds. These articles miss Mr..
and Mrs. willkie and hit an limo
cent girl. seriously injuring her.
A short time ago. Mr.. Willkie
was injured in Chicago by an OBJ
lect thrown BY a New Dealer Of
the kelly-Nash political machine
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-06
OBJECTS TO SHOW
TORTuRING ENTRANTS

Editor The Times: Have you
been out to the Derby show?
Have YOU seen one of these
European sprints? Have you
ever seen human torture dis
played in the form and name of
sport +?
have ! just came from the
show. and If ever men and wom-
en- endured hell those contest
ants did.
/ am just as sportminded as
anyone else in Tacoma. but these
sprints defy one TO call them
sport.
Is il sport to see man or
woman stretched on a rack of
pain almost beyond endurance.
until one can endure no longer
and falls TO the floor in a dead
faint to be carried off
I believe every one in that
room was glad to see the first
one fall because only that fall
meant release for the rest.
Why do they do it? Because
each one has hopes of staying
just a little longer. getting
little closer TO a mere pile of
money that isn't so big after
all.
And why does Tacoma let it
60 on Because it is outside of
the city limits and no one has
complained enough TO bring the
matter to the attention of the
county officials.
Let us demand that those in
office stop here and now and for
all time 10 come that form of
wearing contestants to the drop
ping out point
DOROTHY DEAN.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-06

We must not ourselves be msed by phrases by
formulas, and must do best to keep others from
being misledDr Nicholas Murray Butler president of
Columbia university in addressing faculty preparedness
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-06

edited by Or. Selieman Of CO.
lumbia and published by the
Columbia Press. This work very
clearly explains the difference
between state capitalism, state
socialism. and cooperative, dem
ocratic socialism, which is the
objective OF the existing social
list movement.
Seaman states that Ito his
knowledge" socialists have no.
where made provision for the
establishment and perpetuation
of working class control from
the bottom, instead of political
control from the top. Socialists
are perhaps to blame for his
lack of knowledge. Many plans
or formulas have been worked
out. the most scientific. in my
opinion. being that of the Social
ist Labor party. l am not a
member of that party. but / can
direct Mr.. Seaman TO the source
of its extensive and scholarly
literature.
1t seems to mean much to Sea-
man that the majority of the
people are not yet ready to turn
TO socialism. Let him read from
the immortal wisdom-packed
Declaration of Independence:
All experience hath shown that
mankind are more disposed to
suffer, while evils are suffer-
able. than TO right themselves
by abolishing the forms to which
they have been accustomed
The serfs chung to serfdom even
in the midst of emergent and
inevitable capitalism; and be-
fore that, the slaves chung to
their slavery. Nevertheless, the
new, more efficient productive
system ever won over the old,
and so will happen again.
ROBERT j pFARSAII.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-06
SOCIALISM SCIENCE


Editor The Times: A. B. Sea-
mans letter, headed Socialists
Fail. 81" was forwarded by
friend. and followed me through
the Yakima wenstchee apple
belt. suffering just now under
the iron law Of capitalism from
over-production Of apples and
other food. 50 hunger viii srnite
many this winter.
Ny friend writes. Mr. Sea-
man has got you all wrong. or is
deliberately misinter pretine
you" l think it is merely that
Mr.. Seaman finds the same diff
ficulty in refuting socialist doc
trine as ! would in retuting Elm
STEMS theory of relatively.
which I know only from the Sun
day supplements.
Socialism is q science. Pulse"
letters may illuminate certain
points, they cannot picture the
whole. But there are standard
works in the Tacoma library.
and II Seaman is afraid Of for
eign" writers. I recommend the
Encyclopedias Of Social Science.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-06

Any defense program for America that rests entirely
military preparations and contents itself that has
democracy by that vii lawaken day to the
sad realization that has overlooked the fronne trenches
II the economic problem. Representative Clifton
Woodrum. of Virginia
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-06
by John Xix

Abraham Lincoln (1s60), James
A Garfield 1880 and William
Mckinley $4,000 were assassin
ated while president.
TOMORROW: Death from the
Ground
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-06

NO matter how the votes fig
y ure up tonight. the country
is going to the devil We have
that on the word of campaign
orators on both sides of fence.
The straddlers and outriders
hold to the same opinion. So as
long as the damage is done. no
matter what we do, IL will be re-
freshing to forget politics and
turn to something else. Take
for instance. Viola Wasterlain.
Tacoma girl. who broke into
New York about three years
ago. conquered the big city that
has been pretty hard on other
ambitious musicians. and is now
receiving the plaudits of the
multitude for her second appear
ance in Town Hall.
In case you do not know,
Town Hall Is not just an ordi-
nary music hall. II Is quite,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-06

Doors of Town Hall
Open for Tacomen
rs Mr.. Brysns Turn
To Laugh
Picture of Old Home
Suerd Comes Back
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-06

To receive attention IN ths en-
umn letters must EiYe name snc
address Of writer OnlT Initials
will es published Ehen requested.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-06
REPLIES TO CRITICISM

N. r. JOHN SON.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-06

Salt isn't one Of the usual
remedies SO we thank you and
pass on the suggestion to any
one interested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-15
Q STORIES
 IN STAMPS
New Zealand Pictures Progress of Transport

HOUR forms of transport-cov.
 cred wagon, railroad, steam- ship and airplane-are shown on one value of New Zealand's cen. tenary commemorative issue of l3 stamps. Rarely does single stamp cover so wide a variety of transportation. z
 New Zealand is important to the philatelist today as the Pa- cific terminus of the U. S.-New Zealand airline, scheduled to be. gin operations soon. The route will extend the present San Fran cisco-Honolulu route to Auckland.
 All of New Zealand's railroads are built, owned and operated by the state, There are approximate ly $500 miles of railroads to pro- vide access to all parts of the country, Railroad construction boomed following the World War.
 New Zealand's railways and highways become more important as tourist trade increases in the islands. The scenic beauties of the dominion, including 1900-foot high Sutherland waterfalls, ther- maj springs and geysers, moun- tains and glaciers attracted 2l,762 tourist visitors in 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-15
Cn AMlllM RACK EnS
THE FIELD OF SCIENCE


 Here are some puzzlers in various scientific fields. You should be able to answer four out of five.
 1. With what sciences are the following terms associated? (a) log arithm; (b) parralax; Co mole cule; (d) igenous; (e) cephalic in- dex.
 2. About how many volcanoes, would you estimate, have been active in the wrold during the past century? (a) 4; (b) IT; Co 45; (d) 76; (e) 223.
 3. About how much of the air you breathe is oxygen which can be used by the human body? What is the other principal gas in the air?
 4. A phonograph reproducing unit employing a floating needle" designed to increase the life of records many times, represents the first basic change in the instru ment since 1t was invented in 1877 py ',.'..'.........
 5. What is the average weight of the adult human brain?
 Answers on Back Page
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-15
Peace Makes Everything Right

to you = just let it ride. The real Miss Love will get all the pulp licity. must phone her right away Are you awfully disap- pointed? My name is Janet--Jar- ct Browne"
 "Your names going to be-Den- nisl" He kissed her, Janet would always be Carole to him.
 
 But when the limited eased into Los Angeles, an hour later, and Denny and Carole turned Peace over to her grandmother, he felt tug at his heart strings. Without Peace, he would have made the blunder of his life, and never. never changed brides. It was like fairy story. Truly, little child had led them.
 "Was she a good girl?" asked Grandma Warren, hopefully.
 No trouble at all" Denny grinned, tucking the cornpopper under Peace's arm.
 Me left I in the desert, didn't me?" she smiled pack, waving goodby.
 Carole put her namesake wise while Denny wired the Warrens Then they headed for La Jolla. Miss Love'll get the credit, but I'll win the bet" she leased him Catalina will be marvellous for a honeymoon"
 (THE END)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-15
CHAPTER XII

Never in all their lives would they forget the reception the passengers gave them. Conquering heroes, all three, according to couple Of newspapermen who had boarded the train.
 Rhoda threw her arms around Denny's neck and kissed him be- fore everybody. It was, he real ized with mixed feelings, the warmest kiss she'd ever bestowed upon him. "Oh, darling - you've found her I've been nearly crazy" She even kissed Peace.
 Mrs. Kings beady eyes stared at the money in the cornpopper. Whe nthe gold cigaret case came into view she cried, Something told me that man was villain. I'm intuitive, that way. If only I'd trust my munitions, I'd never have listened to his oily proposi- tion." She nearly smothered Peace with her gratitude. Your Auntle King will buy you a whole aqua rum, so she will"
 "Oh, boy! Has this story got everything!" one reporter shouted, firing question after question at Denny and Carole. How do you spell Wayne?"
 Cant you see Miss Love is ex- hausted?" Denny insisted. We're all starved. Wait until she has had a sandwich" He led the way to the dining car and, apparently, the entire passenger list followed.
 Mrs. King tucked a $20 bill into Pesce's hand. Get your Uncle Denny to buy a nice little turtle tank with this dear" She beamed when a camera clicked in her di- rection, and held up the corn pepper full of greenbacks.
 Ehpda cut up Peace's chicken for her and even ordered let tuce leaf for the turtles.
 ' like you now, Aunt Rhoda, Peace said between bites, You wouldn't throw Darby and Joar of the train any more, would you?"
 'You better believe I wouldn't honey" Rhodas laughter was 6 shade lower than hysteria. "Wher you've finished your supper Auntie Rhoda wants to put you to bed"
 Mrs. King regaled the newsmer until they left the train at Flag staff to wire the story to the world. Carole excused herself and retired to what had been Ogden's drawing room.
 Denny didn't take any chances of the Warrens reading the morn. ing headlines first. There had beer no time at Winslow, but now ht sent a reassuring telegram: Hay. ing lovely time. Wish you were here. All well. Dennis"
 Rhoda sat down beside him, after tucking Peace in. To his surprise she reached over and took his hane in hers. "She fell asleep before sht touched the pillow, poor little tot Rhoda could be so sweet! "Only ont more night, Denny. Sure nothing