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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-01

livered by June of 1s41, the
allies have tipped off their fear
OF Hitler's aerial superiority.
Great Britain and France, in
short, have served notice 10 the
world that they do not expect
10 match Der Fuehrer in the air
until June Of 1e41.
The allies aerial emisssries
have been quite frank in their
talks with our army - navy
representatives. They admit
that Germany. as Of the pres
ent moment, has a tremendous
superiority in the air over both
Great Britain and France. Goer-
ing is turning out more than
5000 planes month in his
factories, whereas the combined
Anglo-Freneh production plus
imports from America amounts
to only 1000 planes per month.
American exports of planes TO
the allies, in accord with new
schedules, will soon amount 10
500 planes per month, as
against 200 now.
Despite American reinforce
ment in Anglo-French produc-
ton, Berlin will enjoy aerial
superiority for at least a year.
Such being the case, Washing
ton doubts and wonders whether
Germany will defer an aerial
blitzkrieg while the allies, with
the aid of the United tSates,
prepare to meet it.
The Republicans are 30 con-
fident that they will win a
ma ority in the next house that
their key members are squab-
bling over the leadership. Aside
from the personalities involved,
the quarrel testifies to the G.
o. P.'s state of mind.
In event of a Republican vic
tory in the house, Minority
Leader Joe Martin will become
speaker. Joe has let his name
be used in the presidential race,
but his real ambition is to pre-
side over the lower chamber.
Meanwhile, the candidates for
his present job Of minority
leader (majority leader if the
Republicans gain control of the
house next November) include
Jim Wadsworth of New York,
Charley Halleck of Indiana,
Harry Englebright of California,
and Tom Jenkins of Ohio.
Unlike the Democrats, how
ever, there is no disposition
among Republicans to squabble
seriously over the No. 2 post in
the house. Not in many years
has the C. o. P. shown such
harmony with respect to policies
and personalities as they are
doing in 1910.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-01
SO THEY SAY

We are not marching away
we are going direct TO the peo-
pie to be refreshed and strength
ened for our work by a renewal
of confidence. -Norman Rogers,
Canadian minister of defense.
There is determined, deadly
hatred in the hearts OF millions
of German working men con-
fronting Hitler-Fred Stampfer,
former member, German Reich
stag.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-01
Fifty Men Tackle Unemployment

In sincere and nonparan effort to get 1t the root OF
unemployment in the United States so congressman from
both parties getting together in Washington meeting
periodically. appointing committees to do research
The committee, formed by Democrat derry Voorhis OF
California does not function adjunct Of congress-
and the members including is Republicans meeting
Independently Of their normal duties.
II noble undertaking that is going TO lots
If headaches before the members have concluded their
etudies But the group ought not consist merely of 80
congressman working in their time There should be
1886 1egsatorsevery member Of congressseriously
1erned with the problem that today threatens Amer
ean security Unemployment affects in the
country II Is only logical that all the senators and repre-
senatves should concentrate doing something about it,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-01
Air Roid Is Pictured
In Russion Wor Series

CEAMP designers have not for
- gotten war. Although Russia
was at peace in 1894 when the
Horrors Of Modern Warfare" Sc
ries of I'VE stamps was released.
The Stamp above. OF that issue, was
prophetic OF the destruction Soviet
bornbers were to rain upon Fin
land.
Other stamps Of the group pic
lure . woman and children leav-
ing q burning city. wounded SOL
diers, q symbolic god Of war
crushing civilians, and victorious
soldiers eiasping hands over the
body Of an enemy. Russia also
has issued many stamps honorinG
branches Of military service, but
none 90 striking as the 1854 set
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-01
FINNISH GENERALS
by John Xix

Finland's Field Marshal Man
nerheim fought with Russia
under the Tsar in the last World
war. while the famous Three
o's" were fighting under Kaiser
Wilhelm II of Germany
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-01
MONDAY. APRIL ]

On All Fools day this year
adverse planetary aspects are
active. Although the morning
is stimulating for constructive
work and progressive ideas there
are threatening portents later
in the day. Labor may cause
difficulties resulting in heavy
monetary losses.
Business Affairs: While there
will be fairly active trade at
this time it is wise to extend
as little credit as possible AS
new millonaires are made by
war orders there viii be a re-
cesSion in certain trades. Warn
ing is given that there will be
temptation to spend money
where il should be saved.
International Affairs: Japan
Il to be disturbed by civilian
discomfort and will suffer from
an earthquake OF great severity.
The conjunction OF Saturn and
Mars in February, which fell
upon Hitlers Mercury. presages
misfortune for the Nszi leader
who will make serious mistakes
IN his estimates Of both friends
and foes.
Persons whose birthdate il is
have the augury OF a year Of
good fortune but they VIII meet
obstacles that demand courage
in order TO eventually overcome
them. II is a time 10 push AL
personal interests.
Children born on this day
probably VIII be ambitious and
courageous. They should be ex-
tremsly intelligent. keen in fore
sight and clever in reaching de-
elxlonS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-01
s INDIANS ON A NICKEL

Strange as it seems, James
Fraser designed the Indian head
on the u. S. nickel from three
real -Irontail. Two
Moons and third whose name
Fraser does not recall.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-01
ToDAY's COMMON ERROR

Do not say. This is a grand
day" 7 had a grand time" or
similar expressions. Grand means
on a large scale. imposing, as,
"a grand range Of mountains,
"a grand vista
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-01
LIGHT
An Inside Picture of Finan-
cial and Political America

Neutrality-suspicious. Z. Dewey rather than J. Ed
Hoover Harold l. ckes may be the principal victim
of the senate committees investigation of wire tapping
Partisan politics obviously lies behind the demand for the
uire tam
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-01

We do not believe that the rank and file of labor desire
10 see their organizations used for purposes which have
relation to hours health and speedup system the
right Il collective bargainng-Thnrman Arnold assistant
II. s. attorney general
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-01
SUNDAY, MARCH 81

Benefic aspects rule today.
II is a sway stimulating to
thought and encouraging to re-
ligious study. Although there
may be keen interest in spiritual
matters preachers may find
empty pews while this con-
figuration prevails.
National Issues: Ambitious
young men allied with partisan
organizations will contribute to
the troubles of campaign man.
ayers. Internal differences may
reduce the efficiency of groups
trained for preliminary work.
Enthusiasm regarding candidates
will be embarrassing in the ma
tional campaign. The stars
seem to presage the rise of new
leaders. although there is sign
seemingly fortunate for men
experienced in office holding.
International Affairs: France
is subject to a sway presaging
misunderstanding or misjudg-
ment regarding the neutrality
policies of the United States.
Pressure from many quarters
will be strong as desire to lure
this country into world war
extends among the allies. The
seers predict inevitable partici-
patton IL fighting continues late
into 1941.
Persons whose birthdate it is
have the auguary of a year Of
good luck. Real estate trans
actions should be fortunate.
Danger of losses through sharp
practices is indicated.
Children born on this day
probably will be vigorous in
mind and body. With lofty
aspirations and distinct talents
they have the promise of great
success in their life careers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-01

NEXT: Why Don't More
Married Aien Go CrAEys
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-01

In ordering 5000 planes from
the United States, to be de-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-01

To reo<frs attention N this COLI
urnn letters must give name and
address Of writer ONLY initials
viii be published when requested.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-05
F. R. ASKS FORTY
. MILLIONS FOR IVA
Largest Item Is IS Millions
For Dam At Gilbert
vile, Ky.

WASHINGTON, Jan. A. Up -
President Roosevelt recommended
to congress today the appropriation
of $40, % 1000 to finance the Ten
nessee Valley Authority for the
next fiscal year.
Largest item In the estimate was
$15,42 900 to continue construction
of Kentucky dam and reservoir at
Gilbertsville, KY, on which an esti-
mated 81, 1872, 900 will be spent dur
ing the current fiscal year ending
next June 30.
Another $14,8S8.0 900 was proposed
to continue construction of Watts
Bar dam, and 81, ZOO, 900 to build an
access road, a construction plant
and employee house facilities for
Coulter Shoals dam and reservoir,
the last of the 10 dams contem-
plated in the IVA program.
Other proposed expenditures for
the dams were:
Pickwick Landing, STA, 900; Will
son. $13s,000;' Wheeler, $2,0 68, 900;
Guntersville, $4,000; Hales Bar,
1851 900; Chickamauga, $1,213,0o0;
Hiwassee, 1852, 900 and Norris, s752,.
900.
The President said the %appropria-
ton request for the 1871 fiscal year,
combined with So, 800, 900 expected 10
be spent from bond issue proceeds,
will final ce the net estimated OBJ
legations Of $43, 800, 000."
By June 80, 1871, he said, "the
authority will have expended a net
total of $413, TAI, 1878, of which $780,
o69,27O or Is per cent, will have
been appropriated funds: $40, Off,
800, or 1T per cent, from bond
proceeds; and $3S, 0 ,10S, or 8 per
cent, from transfers of property
from other agencies.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-05
OF County
Records Recommended

COLUMBIA, S. c., Jan. 4.-R-
Recommendations that the 1910
legislature provide for annual and
competent audits Of county offic-
ers' and the installation OF a uni
form and adequate system Of
ty records" were made yesterday
by the budget commission.
The commission said in it's an
nual report that it desires to bring
to the attention Of the general as
sembly, as a matter Of pressing i'm
portance. the necessity Of providing
for annual and competent audits of
county officers, and of providing
for the installation of a uniform
and adequate system of county rec
ords." IL.
The commission approved an ap-
preparation bill exceeding anticipat-
ed revenue by $s34,000. Recommen-
dations totaled $13, 64S, a37 and in
cluded $230,000 for necessary per-
manent improvements" at 10 state
institutions.
The legislature will begin con
sideration of the report soon after
it convenes next Tuesday.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-05
$50 ESCAPE AS
SCHOOL BURNS
Principal Burned As He
Makes Final Check On
Third Floor

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Jan. 4-R
Five hundred and forty pupils and
20 teachers escaped today as flames
enveloped the Point street. Grammar
school. Z.
A fireman, Thomas Hazelhurst,
was critically injured when a fall
ing wall threw him and a ladder
to the ground.
The blaze started in the boiler
room of the three-story, 50-year-old
structure and quickly spread inside
partitions throughout the building.
Many. of those occupying third-floor
class rooms were forced to leave by
fire escapes.
The children, unable to reach their
overcoats, so rapid was the spread
of the flames, were sheltered in the
nearby Tyler Parochial' school.
Principal George Thompson. who
sounded. the first Of three alarms.
was slightly burned about the neck
when he went to the third floor to
make certain all his charges had
reached. safety.
Five young girls, in the shower
room in the basement, had time
only to drape a few garments about
themselves before fleeing.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-05
Chief Justice Stabler
Buried At St. Matthews

ST. MATTHEW'S, S. c., Jan. A.
@-From the states highest Of
'fices, from country by-road and the
varied walks Of life, friends and
acquaintance Of Chief Justice
John Gates Stabler Of the state SUI
preme court gathered here today to
pay him a final tribute.
The 6S-year-old jurist died yes
terday after serving IA years on the
high court. He lived in Calhoun
county most Of his life and was
recognized as a leader in his com.
munity. He was graduated from
Wofford college in 1905 and a year
later obtained his law degree from
the University Of South Carolina.
He came here to practice after
that. For six years he was a state
senator and was serving in that
capacity when elected to the SUI
preme court.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-05
Pacolet, S. C., Man
Held After. Staying

,SPARTANBURG, S. c., Jan. A.
R-Sheriff. Sam M. Henry said to-
day that W. Clarence Ruff of near
Pacolet was under armed guard at
a hospital here as the aftermath
of a roadhouse shooting last, night
in which Charles Freeman, 81, OF
Pacolet, was wounded fatally.
Freeman died shortly after being
admitted to the hospital. Officers
said he had been shot nine or ten
times.
Ruff was suffering from a shot
gun wound in the mouth.
Sheriff Henry quoted two eye
witnesses, T. l.. Prather and J. P.
Parham, young white men. as say
ing the shooting occurred in Rufus
roadhouse on the Spartanburg-Un-
ion highway and that Ruff fired in
s~elf-defense.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-05
PLANT ACCIDENTS
INCREASE in 1888
Gain In Number OF Work.
ers Blamed For Pickup
In Accident Total

RALEIGH, Jan. 4.0R-1ncreas-
ed employment got the blame today
for an increase Of nearly Is per
cent in industrial accidents in North
Carolina during 1899.
Secretary J. S. Massenburg Of the
state industrial commission said a
total of 1922 industrial mishaps
were reported to the commission in
1899, 1927 more than the 40,665
reported in 1888.
The increase in accidents report
ed should not be taken to indicate
a relaxation of industrial safety last
year." Massenburg said, "but re-
1lects instead a substantial increase
IN employment in North Carolina
stores, factories, mills and mines.
The ratio Of accidents to employ
laent is steadily decreasing in North
carolina but increased employment
Is resulting in more accidents"
~Massenburg said safety teachings
OF the commission have resulted in
reducing the severity of accidents.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-05

Try Flushing Excess POisOns
And Acid Thru Kidneys
And Stop Getting Up Nights
IS CENTS PROVES 1T

When your kidneys are overtaxed
and your bladder is irritated and pas
sage scanty and often smarts and
burns, you may need Gold Medal
Harlem Oil Capsules, a fine harm
less stimulant and diuretic that starts
to work at once and costs but %
cents at any modern drugstore.
Its one good safe way to put more
healthy activity into kidneys and
bladder you should sleep more
soundly the whole night through. But
be sure to get GOLD MEDAL-it's a
genuine medicine for weak kidneys
right from HARLEM in Holland.
Don't. accept a substitute. Adv.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-05
dempsey IS STILL
C0L0RFUL PERSON
Even Today Has Enough
zing For Four Or Five
Ordinary Men
Nv GAYLE TALBOT

WORK. Jan. t.-tR-T h e
Nv vivid sports personality in this
no., still is Jack dempsey, the tav-
y keeper. Though he's slowed up
Gu ewbat since a poisonous appen-
~. Knocked him to his knees last
onA mer. the Old Mauler still has
.an,gh zing for four or five ordi-
nary men.
Still Darkly Nervous
1onp as he lives, Dempsey never
,r,11 unite calm down. He's as dark
~. ,ervo1s now as he was on the
.ov he made wreckage Of poor Jess
wizard. He loved every minute of
NC recent breakneck flight to Mani.
- 10 referee the Garcia-Lee fight.
at was great, great" he chatter.
II across the coffee cups. Maybe
little lonesome. There weren't but
soven other passengers going out.
Those planes are wonde ul. Seven
.,.tvo Messengers they carry. We
~ Inst for four hours on the way
hack. but it was fun
little girl, about four and pref
" came timidly across the nearly
deserted dining room, sent by her
expectant parents to say hello to
nemnsey. She said that she was
from Kansas, and in another wink
che was standing up in Dempsey's
lon tracking dust on an expensive
blue suit.
As he iounced htr around before
depositing her gently back on the
floor, Jack already was whipping
words at Jimmy Johnston, the old
how bandit, who was making some
disparaging remarks from an adj
joining chair.
what do you mean?" he chal-
lenged. Il wanted to fight Harry
Wills. Jack Kearns wouldn't let
ne
Just the same" Johnston insist
ed, you would have amounted to
something if you Lad fought Wills
like l wanted you to. You would
have chased him right out Of the
ring"
Johnston and Dempsey have de.
cided to co-promote a scrap between
Bob Pastor and Red Burman at
Miami in late February. They
haven't a great deal to lose, for
Johnston controls Pastor and Demp.
sly is part owner with Max Wax
mani of Burman. Waxman motion.
ed US aside to whisper:
You know, Jack is a funny guy.
He still asks me sometimes if !
really think he vas a good fighter.
Imagine that. They hand him ST..
500 just to referee a fight, and he's
asking me if he was good. That's
what those guys in Manila gave
him."
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-05
Textile Leaders Will
Face Trust Act Charge

GREENVILLE, S. c., Jan. A.
T'-five South Carolina textile
leaders charged in a criminal in
formation with violating the Sher-
man antitrust act in connection
~l'h last summers print cloth pro-
uuctlon control program may be
''ed at the April term of federal
court for the Western district of
eouth Carolina here.
U. S. Attorney Oscar Doyle said
Yesterday the government would be
ready and that an attorney for at
ieast one Of the defendants had
sisnl1led his willingness to begin
me trial at that time.
Inc information, filed by the JUS
oce department here, alleges that
" committee It five textile leaders
~ p. Shrine, Fred Symmes, Eli
son u. McKissick, John B. Harris
ana David W. Anderson-violated
'ne antitrust law by engaging in
q combination which served to re-
s.,alh trade and to cause the prices
u print cloth Ito remain higher
lie they would be in a free and
open competitive market"
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-05

might not care for any converse
ton at all, O any introductions.
The schedule had been rigidly ar.
ranged for a maximum of 20 minu.
It's on each set.
A few of the top stars, who ordi-
narily might expect some special at
tention from the maestro, were eau
toned that they probably wouldn't
get any. Toscanini, it was said.
never made. any comment even
when he was listening to the worlds
greatest singers or instrumentalists.
If a performance w a s good, he'd
give no sign; if it were a degree
less than good, he'd probably just
leave,
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-05
Cut In Federal Funds
For Hiehways Is Asked

WASHINGTON, Jan. f. Up =
A $~45,0o0,0o0t slach in federal ex-
penditures for highways was
recommended today by President
Roosevelt. ;
He estimated in, his budget mes
sage that the public roads admins
tration would need $146,,000, 900 dur
ing the 1871 fiscal year, beginning
next July i. The %apDroption Tor
the current year was SO ,o00,e 900: ,
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-05

of spare limou-
sines, and preced-
ed by an advance
guard to warm
doormen and peo-
pie on the sets.
1t w a S made
clear to everyone
that this was to be
a dignified C
sion. T h e cele-
brated musician
would n o t be
wanting any auto
graphs, nor would
he expect to be
a d d e s S e d as
.'T o s k "" He
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-05

to rut on fresh mskerp. When she
e out, her stand-in rushed up to
her and quavered, "Oh-h Eleanor.
YOU were such-it was" and she
began bawling, and Miss Powell
cried again, and the chorus girls
all started blowing their noses.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-05

, A broken shaft symbolizes' the
broken life of Capt. MeriWethef
Lewis, co-leader Of the Lewis n
Clark expedition. It stands near
the site of Lewis assassination in
central Tennessee.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-05
Maestro. Wants
Dance With Noise

Eleanor Powell was one of those
who were warned about Toscanini's
coming. Easy going, inclined to
Glowing, and accustomed to spraw-
ling around on the set like one Of
the chorus girls, she took a hitch in
her dignity and prepared to behave
like a prima ballerina. Luckily for
this attitude, she happened to be
doing some ballet numbers, instead
of hot-cha stuff, for broadway
Melody" =.
Miss Powell herself told me what
happened, for of course no observ.
ers were allowedto tag :long with
the party. "They told me he'd stay
just a few minutes" she said, "but
he seemed interested and I danced
four numbers for him. Then he
said, will you make for me the
dance with the noise?
II said, You mean a tap dancer
and he nodded.
The floor of the set had been
covered with these black, shiny cor
mel boards, which are sound-dead-
ening. so I looked around for a prop
man to take up some of them. But
Roy and Harold both had been sent
to get some things. Ordinarily I
would have knocked off the rafters
yelling for somebody, but now 1
was trying to act kind Of starry.
Nobody. came, so l yanked up some
of the boards myself and tossed
them aside until I had a space to
dance.
II had introduced my pianist but
he was so scared, with .Toscanini on
the set, that he couldn't move. So I
danced without music, and all the
time I could. see Toscanini beating
his chair with his fist.
when I finished, he came over
and kissed me all over my face. and
he was crying! And he was Cabling
half in English and half in italian,
but I could understand because my
first little-girl friend al Italian
and later I learned some from an
Italian voice teacher.
HE said, MY child, never. have I
cried before except at, music! But
your feet are a symphony, And that
you are a lady and can dance like
this. -: -,
when. I thanked, Tim in Italian.
he kissed me again. BY that time 1
was crying, too, and so was nearly
everybody on the set. And when he
was going out the door, followed by
all that encourage from the front
office, he came rushing back to tell
me goodby again. And he even ask
ed me to dinner at L s house,"
Miss Powell reckons that those
were the greatest moments of her
life, but she thinks it's strange how
emotionally affected other people
were. She remembers going to her
dressing room to finish crying and
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-05
Carolina
News Shorts
The Associated .Press)

by IHe ASSOclateu 'FreSSJ
RALEIGH-State WPA admins.
traitor c. c. McGinnis called his field
representatives to meet with him
here today to make a statewide
canvass Of areas in greatest need
of relief projects, especially in the
tobacco section.