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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-02

or burned to death. Glenn
seems to be an exceptionally
smart boy, but naturally Is
very nervous"
Horton said that the boys story
in some respects adds up and
there is indication of murder"
Glenn told officers that two men
carrying a big gun" committed
the crime. He said that a shot
was fired through the window of
the front room of their three-room
home, killing his father. His
mother ran out of the house, he
said. and was shot. The men
dragged her body into the house
and set the furnishings on fire,
the boy said.
81 grabbed the baby and
ran" Horton quoted the boy.
Horton said that the bodies of
Rogers and the child were on beds
in the front room. Mrs. Rogers
body was on the back porch.
THAT much at least tallies
with the boys story of the
shootings," Horton said. ut
looks like the mother might
have been trying to rum"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-02
COCOA BEANS
DEIER|ORATING
sIieup Of Vessels in S.
F. Proves Snag
To Business

WAgl1IN0TON-The tangle at
IAN Francisco harbor. where a six
weeks strike Of Harry Bridges
shipping clerks tied up shipping. h
strikingly Illuminated In a plain
tive appeal which a California
manufacturer recently sent to the
government
In the hold Of q ship At San
Francisco pier were 10000 bags
q cocoa beans consigned to this
man. Because Of the strike. he
can't get them unloaded; since he
can't unload them. they are slowly
deteriorating. In q short time.
he complains. the department Of
axriculture's inspectors win con-
denim the whole shipment because
& win contain In excess Of per
cent cf mould.
Meanwhile, he wants the beans
IA order to make products he 10
under contract to furnish the army
and navy. Can't the government
do something to get the strike set
tledy
Government FAILS
10 MING PEACE
The government has been trying
with both hands. no to speak
but without much luck Labor
Secretary Frances Perkins sent
John e. O'Connor. Of the con-
citation service, to arrange con-
ferences between the striking
clsrlxs and the waterfront en-
ployers. DR.. Louis Bloch Of the
maritime labor board left WASH
ington by plane to attempt to
mediate.
There followed q series Of fruit
less conferences, presided over by
DR.. Bloch, at which O'Connor sat
In. The conferences ended with
out accomplishing anything. DIR.
Bloch returned to Washington.
Cancellation service and maritime
labor board have had discussions
about the problem without result
So. while the government has
been up to its neck in the dispute.
the trouble IL no nearer settle
ment than 1t was weeks ago.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-02

search may start for a "crown
prince" to carry on the present
administration as much as possi-
BILE. Some felt the recent resigna-
ton of Ferd j. Schaaf as director
of public service might have had
political significance. Schaaf might
step into the limelight now with
out seeming to be too much under
the governors wing.
Another possibility mentioned is
State Patrol Chief Harry C. Huse,
who Is widely popular and helped
manage Martins past campaigns.
The kickoff for the 1910 cleo
ton year will come Jan. 8, when
initiative measures first may be
filed with the secretary of state.
Indications several measures
dealing with old age pensions
would be filed again this year.
Ms In past years. One. spon-
sored by pension unions, would
have required the state TO pay
$40 q month but provided no
new taxes 20 raise the money.
Sponsors of initiatives have I'M
til July 5 to submit $4,000 sigma
lures of registered voters to as
sure their questions a place on the
November 5 ballot. After March
13 initiatives to the 1871 legisla-
ture may be filed, with deadline
for these measures Jan. }. 1941.
The big guns of the election
campaign do not officially begin
firing until July ~. when candi-
dates in the Sept. 10 primary elec-
ton can begin filing. Last day for
filing of declarations of candidacy
is August 10.
In the coming elections the state
will pick United States senator
six congressman, a governor, Sec
rotary of state. lieutenant governor
treasurer, auditor, insurance COM
missioner, land commissioner, 4s
superior judges. school superinten-
dent, three supreme court justices,
"A state senators, 80 state repre-
sentatives and hundreds of county
officials.
The next date on the cleo
tion calendar il August "a, the
last day when voters can regis
ter for the blanket primary.
Registration for the general
election closes October 10.
The three supreme court justices
who are up for reelection are Chief
Justice Bruce Blake and Justices
Walter B. Beals and James NJ
Geraghty, all seeking six-year
terms.
Any minority parties which plan
TO have tickets on the general cleo
ton ballot have to publish conven.
ton notices by August 81 and hold
their conventions on primary day
September 10. They must submit
their lists of nominees to the sec.
rotary of state by September IS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-02
GIRL BADLY BURNED
AT new YEAR PARTY

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Naomi
Chandler, rs, of Columbia, Mo-, was
severely burned about the hips and
arms early Monday when lace
frill on her dress was accidentally
set afire at a New Years celebra-
ton.
The accident occurred in a
crowded hotel lobby. Miss Chand-
Ter managed to beat the flames
out, but her burns were so severe
she was taken to a hospital for
treatment.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-02

They merely wanted To show
their appreciation for his record as
the states chief executive since
1888.
But behind It all was the un-
spoken desire on the part OF those
who went down to convince the
governor that he was successful
officeholder and to build up the
necessary confidence that would
lead him to run again.
Spokesman for the group, which
spent q couple Of hours chatting
with the governor and then had
lunch at the executive mansion,
said the third term question was
not mentioned. They said 1t was
a question for the governor to de-
eide.
II was not necessary TO talk
about the third term idea- The
Testimonial meeting In itself
WAS merely the start Of
buildup which would convince
the governor he was In demand
for . third term.
Among those who attended the
meeting were Ben Paris. sporting
goods store owner: Emil Sick.
brewer: Darwin Meisnest. Washing
ton Athletic club secretary; S. ].
Chadwick. attorney, and a dozen
other business leaders. Several
state officials. who naturally would
like to see the governor stay in
office. also attended.
Up to now. Governor Martin
has given virtually mo- intima-
tion Of what he plans TO do
before the September primaries
roll around. Those who have
watched his actions In office
the past year are ~ much In
doubt ~ the most unconcerned
taxpayer.
The governor Il not expected to
make any announcement very soon
on what he plans to do. II he did
announce his candidacy, it would
give his Democrat opponents. in
Guiding Congressman Knute Hill.
who already is openly in the run
ming, chance 10 criticize the
$6.000.0 900 deficit In the states
general fund and to start shooting
at his tax record and relief pol
icies.
II the governor permits more
months to elapse without breaking
his silence, 1t will indicate more
strongly that he does intend to run
and was using that strategem to
keep down criticism. President
Roosevelt is using the same tactics.
II he announced himself
too early, his record in office
would be given such n thorough
ovcrhnuling his candidacy for
denomination might suffer. II
he does not intend 10 run. he
probably win say 30 before
long.
Without Martin in the field. the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-02
HON0RS HENRY FORD

DETRoIT-Mu Sigma Pi voca-
tionsl educational fraternity at
Wayne university. has presented
Henry Ford with an honorary key
in recognition Of his achievement
in industrial and vocational edu-
cation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-02
Boy, 8, Tells of
Murder OF Parents
Lad, Carrying Baby Brother, Relates
How Pair Escaped Fate of Mother, Father

FORT TOWSON, Okla. - Eght-year-old Glenn Rogers,
his face treaked with tears to this small Red river
town Sunday night carrying his baby brother and told
officers that two had shot and killed his father and
mother and set fire to their farm home
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-02
HAPPY-
HDAy
MONDAY. JANUARY I

MONDAY. JANUARY
Viola Peterson, S24 No. Cakes
1T.
c. A. doc" Schumann. 1888
Fawcett ave.
Kenneth o. Hagen, 261s So.
18th Vt.
Mrs. Corrinne Harris. S704 Ma
rine View drive.
Wallace Steffke, Rte. ! Box
2s5.
John Marion Rataezyk, 2617
Ea. l. st.
Robin l. Jones. 1929 So. NJ IT.
George Calvert, Tacoma hotel.
Leonard johnson, l40 East
6Sth IT.
Paul III. Jeffrey. State Patrol.
Bob Gleason. Browns Point.
Lyle Abrahamson. COS No.
Yakima ave.
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Your Contribution to
Finnish Relief Fund

Enclosed herewith please find S........, as con-
tribution to the Finnish Relief Fund
s......-.........-....
Contributions should be mailed to Rev. Carl (.
Ryde Treasurer of the local Finnish Relief Fund
mittee First Lutheran church, 524 South street
Tacoma.
Those who prefer may leave contributions at the
office of Washington Gas and Electric company, 10I
South Tenth street, Tacoma
Checks and money orders should be made payable to
Finnish Relief Fund.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-02
PRISON GUARDS TO SCHOOL

NOLJMbNc. O---Shio FSuAtSAA-
tiaFy guards must go TO school
now under rulings of Warden F. ID.
Henderson. Glasses viii stress uni
formity of performances and in
creased efficiency.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-02
Clearance Sale

OF floor samples, demonstrators, repossessiOns and
"As Is" electric range models. Included are cabinet
models, leg models and table models some with
warming compartments, lamps and automatic cleo
trio clocks. During this sale we still offer you an
additional allowance for your present cook stove.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-02
MORE ABOU T
VESSEL Is MTERNED


there could be no extension of per-
nilsson for the Tacoma to remain
IN port without being interned.
CAPTAIN HAS HOPE
Capt. Kanow. some quarters re-
ported. would submit to intern
ment rather than attempt to run
the British blockade or scuttle
his ship In the hope that later re-
lease Of the Tacoma could be OBJ
tanned on technical grounds.
II was understood that Kanow
had commended that the govern
ment's 2l-hour time limit, espe-
cially In view Of the New Year
holiday. was too short to permit
him to unload part OF his cargo.
Britain and France. It was un-
derstood, had demanded that Uru-
quay expel or intern the Tacoma
hecause she had served AZ a
another ship to the Graf Spec.
Germany. however. insisted that
the vessel be treated as any other
merchant ship. Uruguay appar-
entity took the British and French
view and held that the Tacoma
was an auxiliary warship" and a.
such without rights Of further
refuge In neutral waters.
no HOLD CREW
Early Monday morning. 1t was
learned, Uruguayan maritime Of
ficials boarded the Tacoma to
discuss with Capt. Kanow his
failure to leave port and intern
ment procedure. The armed party
aboard the valleja remained In the
inner harbor aboard the gunboat
while the discussions were in
progress.
It Was understood that the Ia
coma u manned by about s. Of
8ioers and men. most Of whom
would b taken off by the VAL
1eja. A small group Of Germans
would be left aboard with Capt.
Kanow II the ship actually is In
tarned.
Officers aboard the valieja said
they expected to receive definite
orders soon to ply to the side OF
the Tacoma to begin internmeni
proceedings
CONFERENCES CONTINUE
Discussions aboard the Tacoma
Il was reported. involved Capt
Kanow's desire to unload certain
cargo described as delicate" Of
dangerous" before submitting t
1nternment- There was specula
tiDn in some quarters that thu
cargo included papers and secre
1ns<rnments removed from tn
Crnf Spec before it was scuttled.
The yalIeja left its berth TO
1he Tacoma's side at e:2o a. m
(7:20 Z. m. EST. Meanwhile |
new conference started at marin
headquarters under the presidenc.
q Rear Admiral custavo Schroed
q, Uruguayan inzpector-genera o
marine. II was attended by Cant
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-02
Politicians
AND
PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The campaign to get Gov Clarence d. Martin to run for
third term opened officially last week. The whole thing
nothing than delegation of 20 Seattle businessmen who
went TO Olympia ito congratulate him his seven-year
record as governor" so they said
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Enclosed herewith please find S. /.
tribution to the Finnish Relief Fund.
Evening star., 1940-10-13
Arlington Tour Reveals
Unusual Coincidence

Gus notables honor American SOL
diers with speeches.
It was on such An occasion that
I first visited Arlington Cemetery.
After the program, which was held
in the memorial, thought 1t would
be interesting to find where soldiers
were first buried in Arlington. Upon
questioning guide, was informed
that the oldest part of the ceme-
terry was near the northeast gate.
When 1 entered this section I
found that the small. individual
gravestones not only had the SOL
diers' names but also inscribed be-
meath the names were numbers. I
thought If the graves were num-
bered, the grave bearing the nu-
neral one would be the grave of
the first soldier buried in the IA
nous cemetery.
At last, after much hunting, I
arrived ut the grave for which I
was looking. The feeling I expert
enced as / read the name was one
Of amazement for had not ex-
pected to find such a coincidence.
There are a great many gallant
soldiers killed in wars who are
buried in Arlington Cemetery, and
strange as it may seem, the first
was named George War.
Evening star., 1940-10-13


In China, Richard saw much of
the grimness and horror of war,
including damaged homes and pow
stricken refugees.
THE war over there didn't make
me homesick," he said, but it GER
tainly gave me pleasant feeling
of security to know that home was
such different place"
When the boat landed at Yoko-
hama, Richard and his friends took
shore leave and walked leisurely
through the picturesque streets of
this great japanese seaport. Even
with wartime restrictions, the
streets were gaily alive with ma
tives in bright costumes. The Amer
lean boys bought carved wood and
ivory souvenirs from peddlers and
enjoyed the beauty of the scenery
around Yokohama.
One night they entered restau-
rant where jazz music was coming
from a nickelodeon in the corner.
People from all nations filled the
place with a babble of various
tongues. Soon a diner went to
the machine and dropped in a
nickel. The record he selected was
"Carry Me Back to Old Virginia
For the first time" Richard said.
"I realized that thousands of miles
lay between me and the red soil
of old Virginia. The music drowned
out the foreign languages that I
could not understand. III always
think of that night in Japan when
ever I hear Garry Me Back played
again"
Evening star., 1940-10-13
Penalties Called by
Umpire in Football

Don't stand up and lead your
classmates in q movement to "Mur-
der the bumI" when the referee
begins pacing of that 15-yard
penalty on your team, Just As it
is getting into scoring position.
In the nrst place. Of course, it
just isn't polite. And in the second
place, you're blaming the wrong
man. The referee, in this instance
is merely following the instructions
of the umpire, who is the fellow who
calls the penalties. Or didn't you
know?
Actually, according to the rule
book, the main duties Of the referee
consist Of seeing that the ball Is
properly put into play and judging
its position and progress. The
umpire, On the other hand, has
charge of the conduct Of the
players.
Evening star., 1940-10-13

and Baltimore. Father kept telling
me to look out, but when I did I
became dizzy, although I didn't want
to admit it because he acted so
brave. The stewardess gave each
person a stick of chewing gum,
which was supposed to keep their
ears from popping.
The thing I liked most of all was
the dinner which consisted of let
tuce and tomato salad, fried chicken,
mashed potatoes, asparagus, beets,
beans two rolls, cantaloupe and
watermelon, neatly cut into little
balls for the convenience of eating,
and a lovely dessert of custard and
whipped cream, with few cookies.
Last of all there were two mints.
We started eating over Philadelphia
and finished over Baltimore, so you
easily can understand what nice,
big meal it was.
When the plane was landing my
ears were popping awfully, but that
soon ended. I think that from now
on whenever l travel long distance
! always will 60 by air because it
saves so much time.
Evening star., 1940-10-13

before numerous Scout benefits,
always without any admission
charge. They also have shown be-
fore a private kindergarten and the
little children enjoyed it very much.
Mary Booth writes the stories for
each show and 10 Alice paints the
scenery. The stage-they made
that, too-is about 7 feet high, with
the front, the part seen by the au-
dience, feet square. The cur
tain is on rollers and can be closed
or opened easily. 1t is made OF
black oilcloth with small stars on
the lower fringe. The stage is il
Illuminated by direct lights con-
nected to dry cells concealed under
meath the small platform.
Clay, wood, papier mache and
cloth are used to make the animal
characters. These items cost very
little. The animals are designed
with smiles on their faces or with
tears in their eyes to increase their
appeal to the audiences.
The first step in a new puppet
show is for Mary Booth to write
the play. Then the puppets are
made especially for each part. After
this comes the scenery, which Is 10
Alice's job. 1t takes them two or
three weeks to complete q new
show.
The sisters not only plan to con-
tinue with their hobby, but hope
some day to operate a professional
puppet show.
Mary Booth attends Roosevelt
High School, while 10 Alice goes to
Mcfarland Junior High.
Evening star., 1940-10-13

Castle. This great fortress was
completed in 1897. It is surrounded
by deep moats, almost half of which
were hewn out of solid rock before
water could be let in.
Havana was like different world.
The taxicab that took US to the
Hotel Lincoln was very odd. All
cars blew their horns at every street
corner. Many streets are narrow
and have two sidewalks on each side.
The walk nearest to the shops is a
little higher than the other and IL
has roof. Perhap5 this is to pro-
tect the many little slops with open
fronts. Many of the walks are made
of cleaning white marble slabs Of
many colors.
Havana is kept so clean that It
seems to have no flies. Spanish
architecture prevails, with grilled
windows and balconies. From the
grilled window of my room, could
see the beautiful blue water of the
Gulf of Mexico, and I went to sleep
listening to rumba music from Q
nearby roof garden.
Women with small thin shawls
over their heads stand on street
corners every day. crocheting gloves
to sell. Natives walk along narrow
streets carrying baskets over their
heads.
Havana has many poor people.
In almost every street you see beg.
gars. In a church vestibule, two
women put out their hands. My
mother gave them each q coin, and
In few seconds she was surrouned
by hands.
Cubans are proud of their very
beautiful and almost new Capitol.
The admission fee to go through it
Is q quarter. A guide explained
everything to us. The dome Is %
feet higher than that of our own
Capitol. Doors at the three main
entrances are made of solid bronze
with panels, giving a history of
Cuba. on each side. One of these
panels portrays Col. Theodore
Roosevelt and his Rough Riders
in action against the Spanish Army
in 1898.
The Prado is Havana's most ia
nous street. 1t is unusually wide,
has broad promenade in the CEN
ter and is lined with statues of
famous Cubans. Most of the i'm
portant hotels. clubs and theaters
face this avenue. There are many
open-air cafes along it, and we
dined at one of them.
Some day ! hope to see more Of
Cuba.
Evening star., 1940-10-13
Wings for Youth
BY I. r. HEGEL.
AIR HOSTESS.

In q Nationwide poll of choice Of
careers among high school girls, the
position of air hostess won second
place. Five thousand girls want to
be airline angels" yet there are
only about $50 airline stewardesses
now flying the skies of America.
Offhand, you might think these
5000 high school girls had little
chance Of realizing their ambition.
But, at the rate the airlines are
expanding. there will be notable
increase in air hostesses all the
time. Besides, the average steward
ess lasts about q year on any air.
line, 80 per cent leaving to get mar
ried. That 80 per cent represents
q big gap to be constantly refilled.
At the present time, the require
ments are rigid. A girl must be a
trained nurse with preferably
year of experience behind her. She
must weigh 120 pounds or less and
Evening star., 1940-10-13

be no more than 26 years old. In
height, she must be no more than
feet S and no less than S feet 2.
She should be attractive and have
a pleasing personality. There is
now hope for girls who aren't so
slim. The bigger airlines are now
seeking heftier stewardesses. 1t
takes muscle to make up the berths
on those new giants!
Granted the seeker after the posi-
ton of airline stewardess is a grad
uate nurse, the next thing to do is
send in an application to the airline
company. Once the application is
accepted, the prospective airline
angel undergoes a physical exami-
nation. Passing this, she is sent to
the company's six weeks training
class in which there are usually
20 other girls. Lastly comes the
trig uniform, which the hostess
pays for herself, and the assign
ment to a regular route.
Evening star., 1940-10-13
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