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Evening star., 1940-11-08
Roosevelt Guess
On His Own Vote
Wrong by 1Oo
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
President Roosevelt disclosed to-
day that he again had been on in
his guess on the elections outcome.
He told his press conference he
had forecast $40 electoral votes for
himself. The way the returns stood
today he had won 449 and Wendell
L. Willkie 81.
The $40 forecast was made around
August and was exactly the
same he had made on August 2 be-
fore the 1886 election. That year he
won 523 electoral votes to ALI M.
Landon's 8.
He said he had not made a FORE
cast on the House of Representa-
tives, but added that he never was
as worried about that as some other
people.
On the basis of his 34O-vote fores
cast, Mr.. Roosevelt laughed ard
asserted ne had lost several po@
wagers at Hyde Park on how various
sections Of the country would 60.
Evening star., 1940-11-08
Hitler Speaks al Munich
On Party Anniversary
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MUNICH. Nov. 8.-In the presence
of Adolf Hitler the Nazi party's old
guard tonight celebrated the me-
mortal day for the party'S rise to
power.
The meeting of the Fuehrer with
the party stalwarts, including many
who marched with him in the 1923
beer hall putSch, was held behind
closed doors.
The usual ceremony, however, in
cludes a march from the Buerger-
brau Hall to the field marshars
portico in commemoration of the
NaN revolution.
In New York N. B. c., which
had scheduled broadcast of the
speech from lis pm. TO 3 pm.
(E.- S. t., announced word had
been received from Berlin that
the broadcast had been Cancelled.
This indicated a laSt-minute
change in the German govern
ment's plans for giving the ad-
dress world PUBLICITY
Evening star., 1940-11-08

Pictures and story OF bridge
collapse on Page A-3.)
(Prot. r. B. FarQuhdrsor tDds
on the t0rithing MARQUIS Bridge
1Uhen its center span collapsed
into Puget Sound. He had been
engaged in laboratory research
for seuerdl months at the Uni
Uersity of Washington In an at
tempt to correct the st0dy OF the
span. His account OF the bridge
collapse tollotOs.)
BY PROF. F. b. FARQUHARSON.
TACOMA, Wash, Nov. 81 was
the last person on the Narrows
Bridge when 1t collapsed. 1t wasn't
bravery on my part. I didn't believe
it would happen, and besides, was
anxious to get motion picture Of
the unusual way the bridge was
acting for my official records.
When I arrived about Gas am,
the bridge was moving in normal
way, in the familiar ripping motion
we were studying and seeking to
correct.
About half an hour later it started
q lateral twisting motion in addition
to its vertical waves. 1t had never
done that before. There was con-
siderable noise Of stress and strain.
As the motion increased In severity,
lamp posts were jerked back and
Evening star., 1940-11-08
Griffith Orders FIoodHghts
Installed for Night Ball Here
President of Washington Club Yields
Before Rising Popularity of Night Games

Washington club approximately
s130, 900, Mr.. Eynon said.
Eight towers, each $50, feet high,
will be erected. Four of the towers
will be erected on the top of the
grandstand. two will be clear, stand
ing in right field, and two more will
rise in the back of the bleachers.
The system will include TAO flood
lights with l8-inch aluminium re-
f1ectors and more than miles of
wire and conduit.
Electricity for 5000 Homes.
Engineers estimated that if the
light were concentrated in a single
beam newspapers could be read by
the beams illumination 10 miles
away from the light source. The
field, it was said, will be supplied
with an installed electric capacity of
nearly 100000 watts, enough to
(see FIOODIIGHTS, Page A-21
Evening star., 1940-11-08
Peckinpaugh Is Reported
New Indian Manager
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, Nov. S.-The Cleve-
land News said today it had been
informed by two usually reliable
sources that Roger Peckinpaugh,
once-fired manager Of the Cleve-
land Indians, has been chosen to
pilot the 1941 team.
"I hope that's right" Peckinpaugh
commented. Il know I'm still IN
the running"
President Alva Bradley, who
earlier said a manager would be
announced next Tuesday, would not
confirm the report.
The News quoted him as saying
in New York that Peckinpaugh was
zone of three leading candidates"
He named Luke Sewell, present In
dian coach, as another, but Seweu
has belittled his chances.
There's nothing in the wind that
prevents my talking about that third
man at this time" Bradley observed.
Evening star., 1940-11-08
Heavy Gunfire Is Heard
In Mediterranean
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LA LINEA, Spain, Nov. 8.-Heavy
gunflre was heard in the Mediter-
ranean today shortly after a British
fleet of IA warships based at Gibral-
tar left harbor.
The British warships included a
battleship, 2 cruisers, destroyers,
2 submarines and an aircraft carrier.
There was no immediate clue to
the cause Of the firing.
Evening star., 1940-11-08

aviation industry for the $4,000
planes.
Referring to meeting, which he
held yesterday with the Defense
Commission, the President said dis
cussion had centered principally
about our steel supplies. 1t was felt,
he continued, that there will be no
shortage of steel ingots through the
winter and spring, but that consid-
Grafton must be given to plant ca
pacity for such processes as rolling
and stamping.
Argentine Talks Revealed.
With much of the conference ques-
tioning dealing with foreign policy
and defense considerations, the
President also was asked if this
Government has, or contemplates, a
defense understanding with Mexico
parallel to that considered in effect
with Canada. Recalling that Mex
ican officers have been among the
(See ROOSEVELT, Page A-2)
Evening star., 1940-11-08
B uII etin
81 H;e - -rL

RIO DE JANEIRO [P).-At
least 21 persons were killed today
when a twin-engined transport
plane of the Brazilian v. A. S. p.
Line collided with a small ad-
vertising plane and fell into
BOtafogO Bay. 1t plunged into
water in the full view, of thou
sands along the water front.
Evening star., 1940-11-08
No Cabinet Changes
Have Been Planned,
President Declares
b the Associated Press.

b the Associated Press.
President Roosevelt said today
he had given no consideration
to any cabinet chances since his
election to a third term.
Asked at a press conference
about reports that his unsuc-
cessful Republican opponent,
Wendell L. Willkie. might go
into the cabinet or some other
important Federal position, the
President replied he had not
considered anything along those
lines one way or the other.
Evening star., 1940-11-08
% the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, Nov. 8.-German surface
warships operating on Britain's vital
North Atlantic supply lane from
Canada and the United States were
reported today by the high COM
mand to have destroyed complete
"" a British convoy consisting of
$4,000 tons of shipping.
The communique did not amplify
the announcement, but informed
quarters said the convoy was made
I'D of from Is to 20 commercial YES
sells and. that all the tonnage de-
stroyed was commercial.
The convoy was said to have been
heavily guarded by British warships
(On November the 16,698-ton
British liner Rangitiki radioed
that she was being Shelled by a
German vessel of the Graf Spec
class-about half way between
Ireland and Newfoundland, and
a little later the British freighter
Cornish City, 1852 tons, sent
similar message of distress.
Ut appeared then that con-
voy had been attacked. The No
vember messages were the last
received from the two vesSelsD
With the scuttling of the pocket
battleship class leader, Admiral
Graf Spec, in Montevideo Harbor
last December, Germany is known
to have only two of the pocket
battleships left, the Luetzow and
Admiral Scheer.
Attack Strikingly Quick.
These l0,O00-ton vessels, mounting
11-inch guns and capable of 26
knots, we're designed under naval
limitations to outgun any cruiser
and outrun any battleship.
The German radio declared that
the following conclusions could be
drawn:
THE attack of the German units
was made with striking quickness,
because from the other ships sunk
not even SOS signals were caught
by American radio stations.
I'm a false feeling of security, the
leaders of the convoy had not reck-
oned with dangers from attacks in
this part of the Atlantic Ocean.
Their confidence in the scope of
British naval protection thus has
been sorely destroyed"
The broadcast said the German
success had caused CONSERVATION
in British Admiralty circles" "a
London dispatch, however, said Brit
ish authorities refused to COM
fnent on the German claim.)
Germans Are EIated.
Informed German quarters elatedly
commented that Germany had
dealt hard blow to Britain's vital
North Atlantic lifeline, supply
route from Canada and the United
States.
For the past two days German
(See BERLIN Page A-5D
Evening star., 1940-11-08
Safe Conduct Refusal
Laid to U. S. by Nozis

BERLIN, Nov. (P.-Authorized
German sources asserted today that
the United States had herself to
blame in part for Germany's in
ability to guarantee safe conduct of
1See AMEPTCANg PAGE A-4O
Evening star., 1940-11-08
The Election Campaign
AS Seen From the Inside
BY CHARLES NICHOLSON,
Major New Deal Strategist.

The inside story of the elec-
ton battle involved strategy
as we'll as principles on both
sides, cold thought as well as
hot pleading, feints, diver
sionS, sorties and all the other
devices of violent and pro-
longed battle.
Here is the record of it, as
told by a leader of the New
Deal general staff, in a frank,
dispassionate and extraordi-
nary article.
Don't Miss 1t
Sunday,
in
T4r smnhay Star
Evening star., 1940-11-08
North Front Fighting
Reaches New Intensity

BELGRADE, Yugoslavia, Nov. 8 Up.
Fighting on the Northern Greek
Albanian front was reported to have
reached new intensity today, caus-
ing observers on the Yugoslav border
(See GREEK. PAGE A-4J
Evening star., 1940-11-08
Is to 20 Vessels
Are Reported in
Destroyed Group
BULLETIN.

BERLIN, Nov. 8 (P.-Stuka
bombers in Germany's counter
blockade forces sank $1,000 tons
of British shipping space today,
an informed German source de-
clared tonight. The sunken ships,
this source asserted, included
four merchantmen totaling 90
600 tons which were bombed in
an undiscloSed area and two mer-
chantmen totaling 5000 tons sent
down somewhere west of Ire
land"
Evening star., 1940-11-08

Politics.
Willkie to broadcast to followers
Monday night. Page Az
Willkie wins Michigan in vote re-
check; recount likely. Page AT
Senate group to probe "scurrilous"
campaign literature. Page Ara
Foreign.
U. S. still weighing plans to evacuate
nationals in Britain. Page Al
Entire convoy of $4,000 tons sunk,
Nazis claim. Page Al
Tower of London hit by German
bombs, British reveal. Page Al
Italians hurled back, Greeks claim.
Page Al
National.
Roosevelt announces Britain to get
half U. S. defense output. Page Al
Last man on Tacoma Bridge de-
scribes its collapse. Page Al
Two convicted of fraud in Com
munist party petition. Page A-4
$6,400, 900 bridge collapse blamed on
faulty design. Page A-3
Judge impounds Philadelphia regis
tration records. Page AS
Evening star., 1940-11-08
Summary of Todoy's Star

Washington and Vicinity.
Ballistics report awaited in sniper
suspect case. Page B-1
Two children killed in auto acci-
dents in D. C. area. Page B-1
Local Marine reserves begin train
ing at Quantico base. Page B-1
Evening star., 1940-11-08

(see AMERICANS, Page A-4)
Evening star., 1940-11-08

(See ROOSEVELT. Page Az,
Evening star., 1940-11-08

Pictures and story OF bridge
collapse on Page As
Evening star., 1940-11-08

(See GREEK, PAGE A-4D
Evening star., 1940-11-08

(see FLOODLIGHTS, Page A-20
Evening star., 1940-11-08

(See BERLIN Page A-5D
Evening star., 1940-11-08

Fair, slightly colder; lowest about 81 to-
night; tomorrow increasing cloudiness,
slightly warmer. Temperatures today
Highest, 46, at pm; lowest, 38, at s
am.
From the United States Weather Bureau report.
Full details on Page Az.
Evening star., 1940-11-08

lSee LONDON, Page AID
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-18
Real Community Service

GONE of the finest community service ever given IN Ia
~ coma is now being performed. After weeks campaign
in which nearly hundred contributed several hours
work daily the Tacoma Civic Music association has sold
the capacity of the largest available auditorium 1t is
compliment TO Taeoma of music appreciation that
when the capacity of the theater sold there
waiting list of several hundred
The Civic Music association organized 10 years
by group of Tacomans interested in suppementng and
cooperating with the efforts of other groups to bring good
music TO Tacoma Dr. Charles r. McCreery the first
organization He has given unselfishy of his time and
effort with no other hope of reward than the satisfaction
giving others the opportunity to enjoy good music In
respect he has had the full cooperation of the officers
and leaders in the organization
In its 10th anniversary year the association is bring
ing Tacoma series of entertainments in which the
performers are eminent their respective fields The
Civic Music association be counted among Tacomas
blessings.
MOTHER group also performing community service
a of nestmable worth in the ctys cultural development
is the Ladies' Musical club also bringing group of out
standing artists Tacoma this Operating
different plan the Ladies' Music club membership cam
paign extends longer period 1t is entering
the final stage preparation for of service which
Includes addition to bringing to Tacoma the stars of the
music world a program in which Tacoma and Northwest
musicians are recognized Not important of this
part of the Ladies' Musical club program is the oppor
tunty given young musicians to try out on the concert
platform under helpful conditions.
The Ladies Musical club its Both year of this
fine community service unseshy performed and in large
measure responsible for establishing the foundation for
the citys cultural fe Tacomas appreciation best be
expressed by generous support.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-18
Loyalty Is Paramount

IN HIS address to the freshman class at the College OF
Puget Sound Monday President Edward H. Todd stressed
the responsibilities which go with the privileges of living
democracy where the people the creators and not
the creatures of government I'VE the people, are SUI
reme For the priceless heritage bequeathed by those
who established the of the United States said
e the least return that this generation can make is an
answering loyalty to that government
Dr. Todd stressed loyalty the outstanding quality
which should characterize the christian citizen and in no
other place should that quality be dominant than in
educational institution made possible because we the
people" supreme.
In such time this particularly, DR. Todds injunc-
tion loyalty should farther than the student body 1t
IL inevitable that before have passed the crisis which
the country faces, many things will be done which
some of do not approve Many persons Tor instance
are opposed CONSUMPTION But the bill passed by
representatives of we the people, after long period OF
-deberation and debate In their judgment 1t was the
only by which the country could be prepared for
defense which may be sorely needed.
The loyal citizen who appreciates the privileges guar
anteed by democratic form of government will hestate
before he too critical and will not indulge in
speech or action that will only to give aid and
comfort the enemy The consumption bill has passed.
LOYAL citizens will support it.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-18
HOROSCOPE
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. Is

Under today's CONFORMATION
there be a sense OF foreboding.
Mars In in a threatening aspect.
The wise will abstain from dark
prophecies. for astrologers fore
tell great tests for the United
States which will demonstrate
the best attributes of democracy.
Heart and Home: In the FAM
lily circle optimism should be
cultivated. The young are to be
trained for future patriotic serv-
ice which is to develop the high
est citizenship, If the stars are
rightly read. Persons of every
age should daily prove their
patriotism which will demand
self sacrifice. Homemakers
should center their interests In
domestic pursuits which assure
thrift and comfort.
Business Affairs: As prosper
ity continues trade and COM
merce will achieve many extra
ordinary adjustments. Realixs-
ton of the special blessing en-
joyed by citizens Of the United
States will inspire many to con-
tribute generously TO relief and
to methods of preventing the
return of widespread unemploy-
ment conditions. Study OF politi-
cal conditions which affect eco
nomics will have a salutary eff
feet on the results Of the ma
tional election.
National Issues: Hidden
knowledge OF foreign plans made
in regard TO the United States.
which Washington cannot re-
veal. viii cause policies that
arouse severe criticism Of the
president. 1t is forecast. What
is half revealed win furnish fuel
for campaign fires. but the stars
seem to presage sudden revela-
tons that encourage unity Of
purpose in the nation which will
maintain its democracy at any
cost.
International Affairs. Astrol-
ogers who have studied the
horoscope of former King Leo
pold of Belgium declare that
with Venus rising and Sagit-
tarius on the ascendant no man
could be a successful warrior.
For more than q year they de-
clare that he has been subject to
"a tornado Of cross directions"
There is an evil portent that
may presage an early close OF
his life. The former president
and the former premier Of
France also were subject to
mslefic aspects.
Persons whose birthdate II is
have the augury Of q year Of
good fortune. For the young. TO
nance is forecast and for their
elders domestic happiness is In
dicated.
Children born on this day
probably viii excel in the arts
Both boys and girls will be am
bilious. Aviators will be nu-
merous among these Virgo
natives.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-18
Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes Things

To recef-s sttenuon IN tnis eol-
umn Letters must give nams ana
address q writer Onlv initials
VII Be published whsn REQUESTED
Mr. FIxit: When h TIE best
Tins 20 cut ferns - Ezs rid 81
them? MRS. N.
Cut them down or pull them
from now n.before they get
frozen down.
Mr. Fixit: Can You tell M
the length Of time II takes =
person 30 become m aviator or
aviafrixs What are the require
ments: r. M.
You couldn't possible get IN
enough flying time to become a
licensed pilot IN much les than
two months. But 1t can be done
in two and a half months by =
person who has the time TO get
out to an airport and fly every
day. To qualify for a private
pilots license you would have
to put in eight dual flying hours
and 35 solo hours. For more
information you might cali the
Tacoma Flying Service, at Muel-
ler-Harkins airport.
Mr.. Fixit: Could you tell mr.
Of the quickest and most effic-
lent ways In which / could ex-
terminate q few colonies of ants.
They are of the red-headed
variety. Being that one large
hin II under the house, I couldn't
Use fire. II some chemical VIII
kill them. please state where
IL could be obtained.
N. o. j.
The seed stores always have
some commercial preparations
for poisoning ants. Use of one
OF them should be the easiest
way TO attack them. II you can
get at the nest under the house,
you could tear Il apart and
douse 1t with boiling water.
Kerosene or gasoline are effec-
tive but dangerous under or near
a house.
An efficient home remedy Is
made by dissolving arsenate Of
soda In a syrup of sugar and
water. Use proportions OF a
pound Of sugar. a quart Of water
and 125 grains OF arsenate of
soda. Soak up sponges in this
and put them where the ants
will get In them. They should
carry the poison back to the
nest and exterminate the whole
colony.
Mr.. Fixit: What nationality n
MIR. Willlxie and of what re-
ligion n he? nj. w.
His nationality Is American.
like yours. He Ia of German
descent but note there Is a Diff
ference between descent and ma
tionality. Otherwise there would
he no Americans. WILKES
church Ia Episcopalian, like the
Presidents.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-18
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven of these
test questions Turn to the
woman's page for the answers.
/. The Caterpillar club is COM
posed of entomologists. emer-
gency parachute jumpers or
drivers of caterpillar tractors?
2. How many young do ele-
plants usually bear at one
time?
s. Which famous statesman
did Aaron Burr kill in a duel?
4. State the number of Unit
ed States senators.
5. Name the author of Ger
many and the Next War"
8. What does the quotation
from Shakespeare, something
rotten in Denmark" mean?
Z. Did Demosthenes or Aris-
totle put pebbles in his mouth
to correct a speech defect?
8. Which presidents Of the
United States expressed them
selves as opposed to limitation
on the number of terms that a
president may serve?
Q. Which position does Bucky
Walters play in baseball?
10. In which state In Great
Salt lake?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-18
.StOriesin
Stamps
u. S. Commemorative
Honors Coronodo

THE 4ooth anniversary Of the
explorations of Coronado in
the southwest is marked by the
U. S. Scent issue of the design
above, to be placed on sale at Al
buquerque. N. NJ. Sept. 2. The
release date is the anniversary Of
the discovery Of the Rio Grande
river by the Spanish. The design
Is from painting Coronado and
his Captains" by Gerald Cassidy.
Francisco vasquez Coronado
headed an expedition to find and
conquer the Seven Cities Of
Cibola," fabulously rich Indian
strongholds. After winning the
pueblo of Hawikuh, in New Mex
leo, Coronado sent exploring
parties as far west as the Grand
Canyon, subjugated tribes in the
New Mexico area.
In 1871 he led his army east
ward into the Great Plains country
Of Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas
One small group Of horsemen are
believed to have penetrated as far
north as Nebraska
Failing in his quest for gold,
Coronado returned to Mexico IN
1912, with only small part OF
his original party. He was re-
moved from Office as governor OF
New Galicis. retired 10 his ke0-
ean ex1akex
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-18
PULSE o F
THE PUBLIC
DANGEROUS GROUND

Editor The Times: Years ago
a school friend and myself were
sitting on q window ledge
place: main street Of neighbor-
hood town. A husky lad, a
stranger, passed, whistling
loudly. My chum mar X e d.
Looks like the canary has just
eaten fat worm" Instant bell
ligerency. One brag led to an
other. They would fight 1t out
down the street, behind a build
ing. I would 60 along as an in
terested bystander.
On the way several whistled
calls shrilled forth from the hap
penstance companion. Strange
boys began TO join us. I found
myself surrounded by a gang
bent on cleaning my clock. The
innocent bystander role was out
II was an enemy like unto the
instigator. The finale was most
humiliating.
Our United States seems to
be walking down a similar street
into the hands of mob which
has been trifled with and irked
by our greedy, thoughtless bel
ligerency. 1t might be well to
stop before 1t is too late and
weigh the power of our poten-
tial enemies. 1t. Commander
Charles s. Seely, u. s. N, re-
tired, man intimately ac-
quainted with the European sit
uation, submits this analysis:
Our interventionists are now
pushing us toward very danger
Gus ground; ground which con-
tains the ensnaring quicksands
of disaster Should the U. s.
join with England in her war on
Germany, it would, in all possi-
bility, force Germany to move
far toward the left-and into a
military alliance with Russiai
Could the u. S. and England de-
feat such a combination? The
answer is NO" The end could
only mean death for thousands,
If not millions, Of our young
men. and then finally ignomini-
GUS defeat for our nation"
W. TRUBSHAW.