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eign Commissar Vyacheslaf Molo.
ton there last night.
Only two days ago the Moscow
economic talks were reported to bl
turning from commerce to "politi.
cal" questions. Vice Premier Vladi.
mir Machek said on April "a thai
resumption Of trade relations prob
ably would be followed by diplo-
matte relations.
Now it appears that diplomatic
relations will be followed by military
talks and possibly an alliance.
Reversal Of Policy.
All this-the commercial, dip
lomatic and military phases-would
represent reversal of Yugoslavia's {
anti-Communist policy to which she
has adhered since the Bolsheyist
revolution of 1917.
News of the military mission to
Moscow had been kept q close secret
in Yugoslavia while the nation
rushed troops and guns to he,
italian and German frontiers.
Allied ENJOYS were reported to
have assured Yugoslav leaders that
British and French troops, planes
and naval forces would be sent to
the country's help in case Yugoslavia
found 1t necessary to resist an axis
attack.
Italy has disavowed any such in
tention and Germany's position has
been stated as merely a readiness to
counter any allied stroke In any
quarter.
Similar allied offers to Bulgaria
and Hungary already had been re-
ported, with their success in doubt,
Hungary Refuses to Decide.
Bulgaria was said to have in
sisted she would preserve complete
Evening star., 1940-05-09
AIlied-Soviet Axis
10 Guard Yugos|avs
Seen in Belgrade
Military Mission to Go
To Moscow Soon for
Consultations
~ the Associated Press.

Sy the Associated Press.
BELGRADE, May s.-Parallel re-
ports Of steps toward both Soviet
Russia and allied protection Of
Yugoslavia were viewed today in
Balkan diplomatic quarters as evi-
dence Of possible Russian British
French cooperation against the
ome-Berlin axis in this corner
Of Europe.
There is this Important distinc-
ton IN the two reported moves af-
fecting Yugoslavia: The Yugoslavs
appear to be turning toward Russia
for support while the British and
French seek Yugoslavias acceptance
OF their proffered guarantee of her
independence and territorial integ-
rity.
Whether Yugoslavia is looking for
help from Russia as well as from
the western powers was not clear
It is possible that her greater incn-
nation Is toward the east.
At any rate, the possibility Of
Russia's entrance into the Balkan
picture with a military link to
Yugoslavia, at time when the
allies and the axis powers are ac-
cusing each other of preparing to
Invade little countries, might stave
of war in the Balkans. But for
how long, or with what other long
range results, no one could calcu-
late.
Military Mission to Leave.
1t was learned authoritatively In
Belgrade that a Yugoslav military
mission headed by Gen. Vojin Maxi
movich, inspector of national de-
tense, would leave shortly for Mos
cow and military consultations with
Russian leaders.
The belief was expressed in quar-
ters close to the government that
a Yugoslav-Russian military alli-
ance might result from the visit.
The prospective mission was linked
with a desire expressed here and in
Bulgaria that the Bulgars and Yugo-
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neutrality. while Hungary was un.
derstood to have told the British
envoy that any decision would have
to be reached when the necessit,
for = decision arises. Great Britain
was said to have asked Hungary
what her reaction would be to pas
sage through her territory Of NazI
troops.
A roundabout press report that
Germany had requested the Hun
garian right Of way on q when
and il" basis was carried yesterday
by the official Hungarian news
agency.
Other countries reported involved
In the allied attempt to build q
Southeastern European defensive
alliance based on commitments of
allied aid are Greece, Turkey and
Rumania.
Reports from Athens said that
Premier Gen. John Metaxas showed
coolness to an allied proposal that
British and French forces occupy
Greek islands In the Aegean Sea to
put them in position for effective
aid.
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slavs join with Russia-mother of
Slavs-for defense of the south Slav
peoples OF the Balkan Peninsula, a
reminder of the pan-Slavic move
ment OF the pre-World War era.
The disclosure Of the Forthcoming
military talks in Moscow comes
while a Yugoslav trade delegation is
renewing commercial relations with
Russia. The Yugoslavs had q three
hour interview with Premier-For-
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the explosive waters Of international
events will be ono Of the brilliant
pages Of our diplomatic history"
He lauded the Roosevelt admins
stration for having adopted "a
dynamic theory OF government as
distinguished from q do nothing
policy 80 theory Of courage and
hope rather than Of defeatism and
despair"
He said Republicans were charging
that Roosevelt was fighting against
business and destroying confidence
and replied:
"The Democratic party is not
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against husiness-it has never been
against business. I believe there are
more businessmen In the ranks Of
Democracy than the Republicans
ever had. I defy any one to prove
the contrary. =" :"
Evening star., 1940-05-09
McNuH Lauds New Deal
For Defense Against War

BY the Associated Press.
DENVER, May 9.-Federal Secur-
ity Administrator McNutt last night
said American "defenscs against the
threat Of war are strong, thanks to
the wisdom and courage Of the
Democratic administrations"
Addressing a party gathering, Mr..
McNutt predicted "the skill and wis
dom with which the American ship
OF state has been piloted through,
Evening star., 1940-05-09

NEW FORT MYER CHAPLAIN
The Rev. Herman ]. Kregel
OF the (Dutch) Reformed
Church in America has as
sumed his duties as chaplain
OF the Fort Myer Chapel. He
holds the rank Of first lieu
tenant in the Chaplain Re-
serves. Before accepting his
commission he held a pas
torate In Forestville, Wis.
Star Staff Photo.
Evening star., 1940-05-09

A black cat In London wears q
white collar and q tinkling bell
which give out . stream of light at
night.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-19
Phone Company, N. P.
Win Taxes Decision

OLYMPIA--The state lost $780,
900 in prospective revenue Thurs
day when Superior Judge John NJ.
Wilson ruled unconstitutional q
1889 law attempting 10 levy the
compensating tax retroactiysiy
against Imports by large util-
tiles.
He ruled In favor Of Pacific
Telephone 4 Telegraph Co. and
Northern Pacific railroads in suits
involving the states attempt 10
levy the tax retroactIyely 10 1888
on their purchases outside the
state for use within Washington,
Assistant Attorney General X.
G. Sharpe. who represented the
state. said both decisions would be-
appealed 10 the supreme court BE
said about $4,000 was involved.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Dewitt walisce.
editors Of the Readers Digest. this
week visited members ~ Mrs
wailaos's family in Seattle and
Tacoma. and now are returning To
their home al MI. kisco, near New
York City.
While In Tacoma. they visited
Mrs. waiIscc's mother. Mira r.
Davis Aehsson. and her sister.
Mrs. TreBdali Rowe. They we're
guests Of Robert l.. knight III
lunehson Thursday nj tho Tacoma
club.
The wsilaess have just COM
plsted a fiye-monlh vacation. hay-
ing spent II in Rangoon. Singapore.
Hong Kong. Sumatra. Siam. fnde-
China and other points In the
Orient.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-19
Wildwood 5 Libel
Bond Filed Here

The American Foreign steam
shin Co OF New York Thursday
nosted In federal a,striet court a
1870 600 bond n. surety IN con.
nectlon with a $3.50 900 libel action
flied last SATURDAY. hy Amtorr.
Soviet trad. agency. against the
freiyht.r ,yllawooa
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-19
Sumner Pupils Are
To Moke Train Trip

More than a score Of sumner
grade and high school pupils Nili
board the hilwaukee's OIympian
train at Sumner Al o'clock Friday
morning for an electric train ride
into Tacoma Commute ride.
with older students as chaper-
ones. they viii 60 through coaches.
sIeepers. diner ana observation cars
10 see what the inside II a train
looks like. and upon arrival At Ia
coma Al $50 they viii be permitted
To inspect the electric locomotive.
Announcement u the educational
trip vas made here BY X. p. schAf-
fsrt. city passenger agent.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-19

the dinner the juniors will visit
Walter suffers Friendship
Rockery."
Story of Religious Music
"The Bright Pathway OF Music. /"
a dramatic presentation OF the
development OF religious music
which opened the convention en-
tertainment program, was given
at the First Congregational church
Wednesday night. With strikingiy
beautiful tableaux and traditional
music, the story of religious music
from the early Hebrew period Ia
the era of Brahms, Bach and
Haydn was told The manuscript
was from the pen of Mrs. Hunter
Kennard Mrs. Leroy Jackson
and Miss Lucille Fest arranged
the tableaux. Lighting effects were
in charge of Adam Freckleton.
Highlighting the produc ton
were the presentations or the
Junior Gregorian choir, OF Seat
tie. directed by Helen Newland
Maurier; Messiah Lutheran church
choir, Fritz Berntsen, director,
and First Congregation choir. di-
rected by J. w. Bixel. The eli
max OF the chorus presentation
was The Heavens Are Telling. "
from Haydn's Creation" by the
Congregational choir.
The Rev. Holland r. Burr read
the prologue. The Rev. Arthur
Bell was the narrator and Rabbi
Montague Cohen gave the inter-
polation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-19
Libel Action
Is Dismissed

A criminal libel suit. started
two months ago by Perry y. Kron-
lund, one of the two Clover Creek
drainage district commissioners
under recall fire. against one OF
the 'recallers." Blaine Freeman.
was dismissed Wednesday after
noon by Justice Clarence r. Lay
ton for want OF prosecution.
Dismissal was on the motion Of
the defendant. Freeman. 62-year-
old farmer. was arrested Feb. IS
on Kronlund's charge that his
signature TO the recall petition
made him a party 10 a libelous
statement. He WAS released the
same day.
Kronlund and the other commits
sioner. y. c. Cooley. have been
fighting the recall action since
last Aug. ~. Only Tuesday this
week new injunction action 10
prevent the recall election was
filed In superior court.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-19
Raid Private
Picture Show !
Three Arrested
In South Tocomo

Police raldsng . motion picture
showing in South Tacoma Wed.
nssday night arrested three men
on disorieFiy conduct charges In
volvlng alleged presentation 81
obscene pictures,
Approximately 100 male patrons
who had paid 81 Admission zach
we're present when the hall. zauh
so. s3d st. was rsidsd. The
customers were ordered 10 20
home.
Police Lieut.. Larry Amundsen
and Officer G. o. Roifson arrested
Donald Edmond. 80. and William
Henderson. 10, both 81 Seattle.
and Carl Lacks. ~. Of Tacoma.
Six reels Of film and the picture
protector and equipment were
seised. Lacks. who denied owning
any part Of the equipment. was
released on his reeoEniKAnne by
order Of Police Judge Joseph
Mallory and ordered 10 appear In
police court The others posted
800 bail each.
The raid was made st Ell r,
m. after two reels OF film had
been shown.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-19
Jury Deliberaies
PUD Case Decision

A jury OF ak men and six
women Thursday continued de-
liberation in federal district court
here In connection with the CON.
domination suit brought by pUD
No. l OF cowlitz county against
the Washington Gas a Electric
Co. and two other private cor
porationa.
Jurors will determine the value
OF property involved In the con-
domination proceedings by the
public utility district. The district
asks that valuation be placed at
50 SOC. 900. while the corporations
insist t7.te5. 600 would be . fair
price.
The case went 10 the jury
Wednesday noon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-19
Hooker Plans Big
Tank for Causiics

Hooker Electro-chemical Co.
obtained a building permit Thurs
day for the foundation for 800
600 gallon caustic storage tank to
be erected at the plant on Alexan-
der ave. The foundation Is TO
cost only $500.
A permit was granted Rhodes
Investment Co. for a $500 adj
dition TO q residence at 524 No.
Tacoma ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-19

Battered remains Of vending
machines and All automatic music
box gave evidence Thursday morn.
ing TO looting OF the Ozark tavern.
1902 So. Tacoma ave. where more
than J32 In cash was taken.
Earle Nicely. proprietor. found =
rear window had been smashed
during the night. A music ma
chine Was wrecked and booted Of
about So: another $40 In cash was
taken from . small bank. another
hank. collection ~ pennies and
cash from a cigafst machine was
taken. In addition ina burglars
obtained about three DOZEN bottles
Of beer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-19
Parks, Fairgrounds Cannot
Get Water Until Bill Paid

grounds until the park board pays
its back bill.
II appeared Thursday, In conse-
quence OF Davisson's attitude and
Interpretation OF tho law. that
either ~ the park board will
have TO pay its 81 900 delinquent
water bill. under protest II nee
essary; or l2) wait until june
when r.. u. Bob o'Neil. the can
didate backed by the park admin
istrstion In the last election. takes
office.
Meanwhile parks are sprinkled
by spring showers and dirty play
ground hands 90 unwashed-at the
Fairgrounds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-19
MARRIAGE
LICENSES

Marriage license applications
have been filed with the Pierce
county suditor 0y Louis Ralph
WOolery. n. and Alice Msteslfs
Jones. ~. both Of sOlz 50. A st-s
Raymond .. stable. ~. Medical
Lake. and Hanna Ruth Foos. 20.
chewelsh: William Waiter Rus
sell. -. 1921 So. St. and Aiiesn
Mildred Dixon. II. 5<is 50 Aso-
Tin. Marvin clsdith Hsmlin. rs.
$40 50. K At. and harys Anne
Shislds. 10, 1929 30. NJ ST
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-19
music and motion pictures. Flor
ence Coady Merriam. Cheney.
Banquet Thursday Night

Banquet Thursday Night
The luncheon program Thurs
day. with Miss Ruth Sampson, of
Spokane. presiding, included piano
groups by Henrietta McElhaney,
of Spokane, and Mrs. Pauline r.
Phillips, OF Montesano, and vocal
numbers by Ruth Havstad-Alman-
dinger, Spokane; Mrs. Joseph J
Baillargeon, seattle, and Mrs
Marchell Stevens, Blaine.
The annual formal banquet, ar
ranged by the Tacoma Music
Teachers club, will be held in the
Crystal ballroom at O'Clock on
Thursday evening. with Z. B. King
presiding. The entertainment pro-
gram will include vaudeville skits
by the J. X. Gordon family and a
Haydn symphony in "shipyard
style" by the Tacoma Music
Teachers club.
Friday Session Mt College
The program for Friday begins
with a breakfast in the Crystal
ballroom with Mrs. Albert Smith,
Olympia, presiding. At 9:15 men,
bers of the convention leave for
the College OF Puget Sound where
the host group. Adelphian Choral
society, will be in charge of a
program to be given during the
regular chapel hour. AT bust
ness session following, reports of
district chairmen will be pre-
scented and next years district
plans discussed. The session al
the college will conclude with the
reading of the presidents mes
sage.
The chorus concert by member
groups, an annual feature, will bs
held at the First Methodist church
Friday night. A program ar
ranged by John Paul Bennett viii
bring to the platform the Shelton
Women's chorus, Treble Cleft
Seattle; Sibelians, Tacoma; Capt.
tai City Music club, Olympia
Ladies' Musical club, Everett,
Adelphian Choral society, College
OF Puget Sound; Andante Allegro
chorus, Walla Walla; Philomel
Singers, Seattle; Women's Music
club. Bellingham; Apollo club
Seattle.
The junior convention, which
continues through Saturday. will
begin with a dinner at the Y. w
C. A. Friday at $50. Following
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-19

David G. Adis. New York state
social welfare commissioner. will
speak Monday moon II the Ta-
coma Chamber ~ Commerce.
forum 10 BE- hsid 1T Hotel Win
throp. Adde'S topic will be Pub
Nc Relation In = Public Welfare
Program.
psisgaiss 10 Washington state
confsfencs Of Social Work have
been Invited "a attend the session.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-19
Tollefson TO Talk
On Vice Conditions

Vice conditions in Tacoma will
be discussed by Prosecutor Thor G.
Tollefson when he appears before
the Mems club Of Central Lutheran
church as guest speaker at 8 p. m.
Thursday. The meeting will be held
In the church parlors. A. T. Elmer
will preside.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-19

Rheumatic pains may result II kid
neys DO not regularly eliminate excess
acid and other wastes Rat vegetables.
fruits nuts and milk. Use msaN.
starches and coffee spsringiy. Drink
lots Of soft water. Give the Kidneys
a gentle lift. Use . kidney egacuant.
Ask any druggist for BUkEfS. Your
25c back u not pleased. Locally AZ
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-19

While park officials looked TO
the skies and the weatherman for
relief from an artificial drought,
Utilities Commissioner Davisson
Thursday filed for councils con-
sideration next week a letter say
ing in effect. he's sorry. but the
law won't permit him TO turn on
water services at parks and play
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-19
Man Leaving Elks'
Temple Collapses

Seized with . heart attack ss
he Was leaving shs kiks Temps
Wednesday night. Aaron King. ~.
zi5s No. n At. vas removed 20
Tacoma Gsnsrss hospital In = Do-
lice anbulance. Ills condition Was
i'm proved Thursday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-19
Big Gathering
Oh Musicians
Stute Federation
Sessions Started

As additional delegates regis
tered Thursday. it appeared Ia
Coma would have the distinction
Of entertaining the largest con-
vention held by the Washington
State Federation of Music Clubs
in the 10 years of its history. At
noon the nine districts into which
the state il divided were repre-
scented and other delegates had
sent word that they would arrive
later.
The convention, which came here
at the invitation Of the Adelphian
Choral society. is meeting In Ia
coma for the first time. The large
attendance is particularly crafty
ing to the host group and men,
bers of other organizations which
have had charge Of the convention
arrangements.
At the first business session
Thursday forenoon in the Crystal
ballroom of the Winthrop. E. NJ.
Wetherell, representing Mayor J. J.
Kaufman, officially welcomed the
delegates on behalf OF the city.
Everett T. Smith. president.
brought greetings from the Taco
ma Chamber of Commerce. Both
emphasized the progress Tacoma
has made unsteady. They pointed
TO the valuable work done by the
public school music department
and the colleges in building music
appreciation.
Response Made
Responding, Mrs. Frank II. Lud-
wigs, federation president. ex-
pressed the pleasure of the group
in coming to Tacoma and predicted
that it would be the largest gath
ering in the associations history.
The invocation was given by the
Rev Harold B. Long. pastor of
Emmanuel Presbyterian church.
Presentation of the colors. a fed
Grafton tradition, was conducted by
members of the American Legion
auxiliary Of Edward B. Rhodes
post. Following the flag salute
Herbert Ford led the group in sing
ing America the Beautiful"
The forenoon program included
an address by the Rev. j. Renwick
Mccullough, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church; a solo by
Mrs. Wheeler Ricksecker, mezzo
soprano, of Seattle; and reports
from the department of education.
Carl Paige Wood. Seattle; young
artists contests, Mrs. w. o. Baker.
Seattle: orchestras and chamber
music, Donald Bushell, Bellingham;
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-07-27

Ex-secretary of the peoples lobby,
Benjamin C. Marsh appears before
the House military affairs commit
tee with an amendment to the COM
pulsory military training bill. He
proposed that upon the bill taking
effect all members of Congress af-
fected by the measure resign and
take 4 job at S2l Il month in the
army. The committee refused the
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-07-27

This self explanatory shows the fields that surround the
British Isles and the flying time from Naz bases the hour
approaches for the battle the history Of the world Calm and
united Great Britain has fortified point where the Germans might
attempt landing mounted anarcra around mpor
tant city, kept the balloon baage around London in constant state Of
readiness Eneands mne defense begins close the
Irish mainland neutrality allows swings the Irish Channel
and then along all EngaM Scotland and Orkney
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-07-27

Islands into Defense of England comes under TOUR
phases and the mine fields intended prevent
German landing the defense OF the beaches u phase
in the surface that of the INTERIOR where Btan a
her east coast to Wales ne o
defense overlapping ao the three sur ace tetee me e
counteracon 10
firth coumns and handling the movement OF INTO
"1h-1"'N 'i'Nt'0' CANA ''0 OE (CrHtru Preset
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-07-27

Craig Bender
Hope was virtually abandoned by
Beachwood, N. j., authorities that
Craig Bender, 81, missing since
July Is, will be found alive. More
than 500 persons have combed the
woods near his home while two
Navy blimps and six planes have
searched the region from the air.
Evening star., 1940-08-09
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copper tubing and completely copper
screened. These houses have an unusually
large living room with open fireplace. You
must see these houses to appreciate their
true value. 1913 43rd st NV. Sample
house. Out Conn. ave, to Jenifer St, left
to 43rd st. Call Mr.. Ginnetti with
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Evening star., 1940-08-09

MOVE RIGHT I'M BRAND-NEW, FULLY
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porch, automatic heat. Shade trees. ter
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residential community. Rent only S1I5 90
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Evening star., 1940-08-09
SUBURBAN ROOMS.

SILVER SPRING, 636 Ridge ave.-Laree
Goubie or single room, nicely furn, ch,w.:
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porch; lge. shady lawn; home privileges:
meals optional. Falls Church 1885.
MAN desires roommate; two meals daily,
transportation furnished to Washington:
buses convenient. Lady also desires room
mate. Thirty-fiye dollars monthly. Phone
Berwyn 395-M Iis
Evening star., 1940-08-09
TABLE BOARD.
APARTMeNTs FURNIsHED.

WANT TABLE BoARDERs-2 meals day;
reasonable. 754 Hobart pl. NV. Call Co
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Evening star., 1940-08-09
HOUSES WANTED TO Peh1

bedrms... for multi-family use: good loc.,
NV. MR. DREW. 625 East Woodbine.
Ch. Ch.. Nd.