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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-19
Preventing D Development Of Stun.

simultaneously. appears the federal housing admins
nothing than hitherto unexpored angle of the gem
sra housing situatonone that had to pop up
Ever since the current administration placed an empha
ss housing and local authorities became housing
sou the tendency has been to eliminate sums Projects
were either built far the outskirts of city
eoncentated in communitys most desolae residential
Little attention has thus far been paid to inermed
- housing projects designed for in
Practically no concern had been registered over still
another problem-unt the FILA and Chicago started
to DO something about it That the problem Of pre-
venting residential areas from becoming blghted in the
future.
The histsd area As the FILA sees it. is section Of the
city not yet sum but destined become one II is resi-
or Blooms Of one sort or another If left to its own de-
vices, it viii rapidly deteriorate into definite sum
About such the FILA intends to do something
Gently that mortgage insurance program to rehabtae
bghted" regions would be available Certain definite
regulations being prescribed to insure effective rehab
In Chicago survey has been launched to inquire into
the possibilities Of Woodlawn neghborhood which faces
the bleak future of becoming community blight unless
something is DONE Detailed examination of all possibilities
VIII be undertaken by experts who will make recommends
tons concerning methods Of saving this district from turn
Among the matters to be considered will be parking
facilities transportation recreation and zonirg Civic
organizations cooperating in the study property
owners IN the area affected.
Along with present housing projects must eventually be
developed widespread program of this Kind is not pos
sble to transplant entire city Residents can't forever
be moved farther and farther into the country Efforts
must be made to those homes which still nhabt
able from being suddenly engufed in bghted neghbor
hood.
Sums can never be eliminated unless system
b devised that will eliminate sum tendencies when they
first appear Cities must be carefully zoned, recreation
be provided for transportation be arranged
IN short city expansion must be carefully planned
There many cities that be spared the disgrace
Of harbong slus If an intelligent program whether fos
tered by the FILA by local authorities put into action
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-19
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven Of
these questions? Turn TO the
Woman's page for the answers.
1. What is the name of the
alloy of copper and TIM
2. Name the longest river in
Africa.
5. Cartographers make maps,
cartoons or crop forecasts
4. Who II Count stephen
Csakyf
5. Do oysters live in fresh
water?
8. How many square rods are
In an acre?
Z. What Is the correct pro-
nunciation OF the word hynotic
s. With what sport is Jack
Medica associated
3. In time of peace, is a man
deprived Of his American citizen
ship because he receives a dis
honorable discharge from the
army or navy
10. In the card game of 500.
which IL the lowest ranking
suit.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-19
WE FAIL TO PROFIT
FROM HISTORY

Editor The Times: If we 20
back along the trail in the his
tory of China we find that ever
since she became part of the
trade of the world she has been
the exploitation ground of world
capital. The Chinese coolie did
work for little or nothing. Out
OF this poverty grew the filth
and disease which is greater in
China than in any other country
in the world. Suppressed by the
greedy exploitation of foreign
interests, the Chinese could new
er rise above the degrading po-
sition of social filth she is in
today. And now, when Chinese
wrath rises to defeat this hate
full poverty. Japan, the giant
killer of the east, strives to de-
stroy the ever-rising free spirit
of China.
We don't want war. We don't
want poverty. We don't want
isms. His holy thought was:
Anything gained in violence
would destroy itself by the same
violance." Yet We fools persist
in the accumulation of tremend-
Gus weapons of murder and
death. We do not have the fore
sight to see the monsters of
tradegy and sorrow ahead of US.
We seem not to profit from
the tragic experiences of the
past. Even though the last great
war left us in a paralyzed con-
dition from which we cannot
save ourselves rather than con-
centrste upon the preservation
OF our social security and the
liberalism of our government,
like fools. we are swiftly pre-
pairing for the destruction of
this security by murderous vio-
lence.
When II Is over we will STUN
BILE about in the dark and wonder
why We have not saved the world
for democracy, or from some
ism. Finally. when the cost of the
great violence is summed up. We
will find. too late. that the cost
OF saving our ideslism. if direct
ed in the preservation of what
we have, would easily have saw
ed us fools from the tragedy and
sorrow of tomorrow.
]. COLLINS, Spanaway.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-19
MONDAY, FEB. 10

This should be a fairly fortu-
nate day for men. but women are
under a sway stimulating and
dangerous. In the morning
heads of large concerns may en-
counter obstacles which later
disappear. Apprehension should
be merely q suggestion of care
full action.
Heart and Home: Directly in
fluenced by an aspect today are
conditions affecting domestic
and professional matters. Wom-
en- may be inclined to act at
cross purposes and to vacillate
where they should be positive
and direct. Persons engaged in
the artistic callings may act
temperamentally and precipitate
difficulties. Members OF theatre
cal companies and art gallery
juries may be susceptible 10 the
adverse aspect.
National Issues: Labor will
give political leaders many n
headache through the spring.
There are indications OF har-
mony among unions that have
been at odds. New union lead
ers in certain states will exer-
else wide influence. Congress
will discuss strike problems
which take on political colors.
Economy in relief projects will
cause trouble. especially along
the seaboards.
Persons whose birthdate il is
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-19

SAYS COFFEE KEPT
ALL HIS PROMISES

Editor The Times: Here is an
Open Letter to John NJ. Coffee:
1t isn't very often that a con-
gresham warrants praise for
the accomplishments he has
made in Congress, but ! wish to
express my satisfaction in know
ing that you are one Congress
man who has kept every promise
he has ever made to the people
by upholding the principles by
which you were elected to rep
resent US in Washington, d. c.
You have caused your name to
be printed in the Record under
speeches and debates which up
hold the working class, the mer-
chant, the aged. and the young.
You have tenaciously held your
point in regard to peace, and l
want you to know that lot of
people appreciate that.
One specific incident that /
have in mind. is your recon-
mendation that the Dies COM
mittee be discontinued. The
Dies committee has spent a con-
siderable amount OF the peoples
money but has done nothing for
the people of America yet, ex-
cept to stir up prejudice and
hate. We want you to know. Mr..
Coffee, that the progressive
minded, wide awake Americans
who read and hear and learn
BOTH sides of every question
concerning today's conditions.
are with you 100 per cent. We
wish to express our appreciation
for your doing your duty TO the
people. ! feel that / can say we
are for you" because l am affili-
sted with many progressive or
CARNATIONS in the Northwest and
the general opinion among the
people who know you and OF your
work. are with you. Keep up the
good work by not letting the
people down.
JUNE A. BULLAr.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-19
Found, IS, 900 Job.

Like all states Connecticut has unemployment prob
lem Instead of waiting and crashing its teeth the state
government and industrial leaders decided to what
could be DONE
State officials began state trade school in Hartford
and brought in staff of craftsmen TO teach Of all
ages trades About Is graduates turned out each
week. The students given 200 hours of instruction
period Of five weeks
At the time, business leaders got together and
decided to make for many possible in their
plants. Within few months, $1,000 workers had
been hired.
Maybe other states can take tip from Connecticut.
Perhaps they too viii find few extra jobs that need to
b filed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-19
SO THEY SAY

A Carnegie corporation Off
eial assails the ''preposterous"
NUM- Der OF academic degrees
awarded. They're almost as
easy to get as drivers licenses.
Interference with q Finnish
radio appeal for help from the
rest Of the world was probably
engineered by Russia, who does
not like tattietales.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-19
HOROSCOPE
SUNDAY, FEB. Is

Women are subject to benefic
aspects today. The stars pre-
sage great activity in the world
of conflict. Battles appear to be
imminent, despite severe wealth.
er. Good luck should attend
those who have power over hui
man destiny, as rulers of coun-
tries at peace, army officers and
naval commanders.
Heart and Home: This should
be an suspicious date for wom-
en-. 1t promises employment at
good salaries for those who seek
positions and seems to presage
cooperation with persons in au-
thority. Housekeepers should
find the family budget elastic
today when men are supposed to
appreciate feminine ability, do
nestle and in the business world.
In the evening when the Moon
enters Cancer, a crab sign, an
access of intuition or determine
ton may be evident.
Business Affairs: For well
established business oncer ms
steady advancement is indicated.
There is promised profit for
those who deal in jewels and
other adornments having fem
mime appeal. A demand for pic
lures and other artistic addi-
tons to the home is forecast.
There may be a slight slump in
trade due to foreign influences.
Persons whose birthdate it il
have the augury of a year of
good and i'll that are bit dis
couraging. but unexpected good
fortune is promised as the
months pass.
Children born on this day may
be sensitive and fastidious.
These subjects of Aquarius may
be imaginative and talented in
artistic lines. They should be
carefully guided.
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have the augury Of a year Of
expanding business and incress-
ing prosperity. Many VIII gain
through inheritance.
Children born on this day will
be keen Of wit, brilliant in mind.
These Aquarians probably will
have unusual talents. Actors
and brokers belong to this decan
o. February.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-19
sNowBIRDs sTARTLE
LITTLE FRIENDS

Editor The Times: Children
now gathering Pussy willows"
find they frequently startle from
the brush flocks of snowbirds Of
Sierran Juncoes. Some hungry
juncoes venture even into city
gardens. Those children who have
learned TO read a roadside as
they do a book" welcome these
handsome black-capped little
companions Of the mountain
trails OF their summer vacations.
Juncoes are regular winter
resort tourists. They flock 10 the
warm valleys each winter. re-
turning in spring to the Sierran
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-19

ment appreciates London's posi-
ton. the allies economic policies
strike directly at Hulls key
philosophy and preachments--
maintenance of fairly normal
trade conditions despite the war.
Moreover, a strong stand on be-
half of the American farmer
will not injure chances of favor
able congressional action on his
reciprocal trade agreement bill.
Foreign trade statistics COM
piled by various government de-
partments disclose how the war
has affected American industry
and agriculture. The figures
are preliminary for the first five
months of conflict. but they are
approximately correct - also
prophetic.
Farm exports have gained
about 5 per cent. Increases APP
pear in exports of cotton, meats
and canned goods. But ship
ments of tobacco have dropped
by about rs per cent, and around
rs per cent on grains. fruits,
nuts. Foreign trade in non-agri-
cultural products rose sharply
an average of 80 per cent. Air
craft led the list, but there was
also strong outward move
ment of oil, chemicals, coke and
coal. The only industrial line
showing a decline were automo-
biles. They fell off about 10 per
cent.
The countries of destination
show the wars effect most vivid
ly. Germany. including the three
conquered nations, has disap-
peared entirely as a market.
The United Kingdom bought 3
per cent less, the Soviet 10 per
cent less. France and Canada
increased their purchases by so
per cent, while South America
boosted its total by about As
per cent. The nations bordering
on Germany upped American
imports from 25 per cent in the
low countries to more than 60
per cent on the Scandinavian
PENINSULA fact which arouses
British suspicion that some of
this stuff is sitting through to
the Reich.
An internal row between two
AFL feudists = Carpenter Will
liam L. Hutchinson and Team
ster Daniel L. Tobin-may pre-
cipitate the labor peace proposed
by President Roosevelt and be-
latedly seconded by John l..
Lewis. The Tobin Hutchinson
fracas occurred at the recent
AFL convention-and when the
moon was not over Miami. In
fact, the atmosphere inside and
outside the hall was frigid.
Tobin, who has frequently de-
manded that William Green and
his CLIO rival quit their squab-
bling, flung some hot words at
''Hutch." The teamsters' boss
intimated that Hutchinson. as
Republican, was promoting strife
for political reasons. The two
men might have exchanged
blows had not friends separated
them. Tobin wound up by
threatening to withdraw his
powerful union from the fedora
ton unless its leaders - Green,
Hutchinson, Matthew Wolf
showed a disposition to parley
with Lewis.
Partisan politics has appar-
entity crept into the labor mixup,
and it may aggravate rather
than alleviate the two factions
differences. Hutchinson headed
the COPS organized labor COM
mittee in 1886, while Tobin per-
formed the same service for the
Democrats. Mote: At an AF'L
convention several years ago
Hutch and John engaged in
knockdown fist fight, and they
have never became reconciled.
Neither reconciles easily.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-19
IN NEW YORK
BY GEORGE ROSS

NEW YORK - Ballet always
has been caviar to the general.
But all that is in the past when
no one was q balletomane unless
he could reel off from memory
the whole program of the I'M
perial Ballet in Moscow Of 1917.
New York has Just made a
smash hit Of an institution
known as the Ballet theater,
which set up shop in Radio City.
Even without the Rockefellers'
blessings, it seems that the
Ballet theater would have been
q success.
After viewing it for three
weeks at the Center theater,
Manhattan has learned that a
ballet can be as exciting as a
brand new, extravagant musical
show.
And what's more, this former
ly exclusive entertainment took
the Center out of the white
elephant" category, for it is that
theater's first real theatrical
success.
The astounding thing which
New Workers discovered about
the ballet was that the very best
dancers don't necessarily hail
from Vladivostok, Petrograd,
Moscow or even Paris.
These terpsichorean stars
were raised and taught right
here in the United States.
Heretofore, anyone whose name
didn't end in off" or sky"
just didn't qualify for a ballet
cast. The only good dancers
were Russian dancers according
to critical rote.
But after the Ballet theater's
premier, everybody's eyes were
suddenly opened to the fact that
here was a ballet that was ALI
American. And the most SEN
sationsl offering was a number
by California's voluble William
Saroyan.
His tion, aptly
enough, was entitled, The Great
American Goof"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-19
ToDAY,s COMMON ERROR

Do not say, ''He stepped onto
the grass; instead say. He
stepped on the grass" lonto
is usually avoided by careful
writers. ''..-------t
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-19
- III cial and Political America

WASHINGTON-A of evidence revealing the
extent of Great Btans economic discrimination against
the United States has been dumped Corde Hus desk
1t furnishes material for polite but sharp protest that
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-19
. STORIES
IN STAMPS
Dutch Indies Stomps
Shun Motive Protests
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,

NO postage stamp Is going 10
stir up native trouble in Dutch
East Indies IL Netherlands postal
officials can help It. In the re-
Gently issued Social Bureau set Of
six stamps and FIVE values. care
was exerted TO balance natives
and whites in the stamp designs
The l0-cent value. shown above
and below. was printed twice, one
stamp showing white nurse min
istering 10 a white patient. the
other a native nurse caring for a
native.
The "Triumphal Arch and
-Malacanan Palace" issues OF the
Philippine Islands are now avail
able at the Philippine PhiIatelie
Agency at Washington. ID. c. The
stamp showing President QuezOn
taking the oath of office will be
placed on sale later.
Slovakis Will soon release a new
postage series OF 10 values.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-19
FAMILY
AFFAIR

Lanny Ross, the singing star,
visited some friends in a New
York hotel recently. Crossing
the lobby, Lanny noticed the
customary three-piece orchestra
entertaining the lethargic guests
with semi-classical overtures.
Conspicuous in the trio was an
oboe.
Knowing an oboe was usual
only in large symphonic orches-
tras, Lanny walked over and
asked the leader how 1t had
wedged its way into his minia-
ture ensemble.
The oboe" the Indifferent
conductor informed Lanny, lis
Heavens instrument. Its tone
caresses like velvet. 1t accents
the musical passages like no
other instrument. And besides,
the guy who's playing it happens
to be my brother-in-law"
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that money meant nothing to him.
He proposed to toss IS into San
Francisco bay for every dollar
John Cook would toss in. BY the
time King had Tipped $50 cart
wheels" into the water Cook re-
luctantly admitted defeat.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-19
CHEEKY
CHECKER

Manhattan Notes: Hank Ladd
emerged from a hot-spot the
other night and was given a
strangers kim m er by the
cloakroom girl.
This isn't my hat" he pro-
tested, II came in here with
bowler" The girl was not i'm
pressed. 81 wouldn't care" she
said, If you came in here with
a ping-pong player"
The policeman on that Fifth
avenue traffic beat reads slo-
gans aloud 10 pedestrians. As:
Look before you leapw And
folk generally do.
THE SHOW
MUST, ETC.
There's no doubt about game
troupers. Alfred Lunt and Lynn
Fontanne were scheduled to give
several performances OF The
Tanning Of the Shrew." Miss
Fontanne fell III.
Her physicians advised her TO
call the whole thing off and 60
off for a quiet convslescence.
She merely inquired II any tick
cts had been sold for the show.
The reply was Yes"
Then I'll play" she said. and
there was no further use dis
cuxsing il
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-19
Mr.. FIxIT
He Fixe. Things

To receive attention IN this coll
umn ietfers must give name and
address OF writer. ONLY initials
will be published when requested.
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Fer The hely without the spirit 10 dead SO faith
without works i dead alse-James 2:26.
Evening star., 1940-02-27

So the claim that this q q mere
gesture, that the money will do Fin
land no good, Is without founda-
tion. The American people can
assume that this administration
will loan and that this bill will dc
just what 1t is designed to do; II
will give Firland $30, 800 900 worth
Of vital and essential aid.
But / think we should do more,
It should be done by the American
people. Much has been done and
much more can be done. I am In
thorough sympathy with Maj. Gen.
Organs organization, Fighting
Funds for Finland" and I urge upon
all the friends Of Finland in America
to contribute as literally as they
can to this organization. Contribu-
tions mere In Washington can be
made to the Riggs National Bank
and throughout the country in de-
signated similar institutions. This
Is the field where the private citizen
Is unrestricted The Senate by reso-
luton has invited such aid by loan.
BY gift we can do more. No tenet
of international law, no rule Of neu-
trality, prevents a citizen from
either giving or loaning funds for
any purpose whatsoever. The Ameri-
can spirit Of fair play, our sympathy
and our appreciation can be given
full expression in the form of gifts
to the Fighting Funds for Finland.
Others may view without emotion
Evening star., 1940-02-27
Aid Offered Finland
Within Neutrality,
Brown Asserts
Senator, Speaking in
Forum. Sees Danger
If Soviet Is Victorious
Continued From Page R-s.1

the payment Of her debt, calling
attention to the widespread desire
on the part of the people Of the
United States to assist Finland In
financing the purchase of agricul-
tural and manufactured products,
calling attention to the fact that
there would be early occasion to
consider applications for loans in
Scandinavia and urging Congress to
increase the capital of the Export
Import Bank so that such loans
could be made. Does any one doubt
but that the President and the Fed
eral loan administrator are both de-
sirous of carrying out the wishes of
the American people in this respect?
They have already authorized a
$40 1000, 900 grant to Finland under
the limited capital of the Export
Import Bank and have in plain
language asked for additional capt.
tai so that they might 60 further.
To contend that President Roose-
velt and Federal Loan Administra-
tor Jones are not minded to do all
that can be done with reasonable
safety, is to deny the import of their
plain language.
The second ground taken by these
opponents of the Finnish loan bill
is that the restriction in the bill
will prevent any effective aid to Fin
land, that what Finland needs is
soldiers, shot, shell, airplanes and
tanks. OF course, we as a Govern
ment cannot send them soldiers
without being at war. Many citi-
zens not only from the United States
but from other countries, particu-
larly from the Scandinavian coun-
tries, have enlisted, and the num-
Der is daily increasing.
Let us see what the restriction of
the bill is. It says that we shall not
make q loan for the purchase of any
articles listed as arms, ammunition
or implements of war by the Presi-
dent of the United States in accord
ance with the Neutrality Act. I have
Evening star., 1940-02-27

the spectacle Of the miRhty Rus
sian nation. the most extensive In
the world. with the largest standing
army In the world, attacking q
small, peaceful. inoffensive nation
! cannot. Russia outnumbers Fin
land In population almost so to /
Without the slightest provocation
on q demand for cession OF territory
and the establishment Of naval and
military bases which no nation could
grant and retain it's self-respect
this modern barbarian power-and
I cannot call 1t else-launched it,
attack in the dead Of winter. when
tho route over Finlands lakes were
open. A fervor Of patriotism haa
so far enabled this little nation tc
stop-nay, repeatedly to defeat the
Russians. Their stand has aroused
the admiration Of the world. Their
fight is purely defensive. Thei,
sole objective Is the defense Of their
nation, their governmnt, their homes
and their people.
Menace Would Grow.
The danger to us now seems re-
mote. But let the unholy doctrine
Of these Communists who control
tho most extensive country in the
world, with q population of 1870 000,-
600, succeed in Finland, and it ID
then but q step to Sweden. to Nor
way and to Denmark. They may
stop there for q breathing spell,