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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06
DeSoto Found
Right Answer
Tests Show "Oilite"
System Adds Life

Since the development Of the
oilite oil cushion bearings by the
Chrysler corporation. sales execu-
tives have been seeking a means
Of demonstrating to the automo-
bile prospect just how this i'm
provement does its miraculous job
of prolonging the life Of friction
bearing surfaces.
Within the past few weeks, the
DeSoto division OF Chrysler cor
poration has discovered a way to
do this job. and DeSoto statesmen
can now reach into their pockets
and bring forth a gadget which
explains oilite better than all the
words in the dictionary.
The problem was to show
that oilite bearings provide
insurance against scoring and
wear nv virtue Of the self
contained lubricant which
comes To the surface under
pressure.
The solution of this problem was
found in an ordinary rubber bulb,
similar TO that OF an atomizer
over the end of this bulb was
fitted an oilite bearing,
BY placing the finger over the
end of the bearing so that air
from the bulb cannot escape, and
then squeezing the bulb, the DE
Soto prospect can see for himself
how lubricant is forced out
through the pores OF the metal to
provide a perfect cushion against
friction.
As an example Of how
oilite adds to the life OF
car, a test IL reported wherein
clutch throwout ball bearings
were tested. The highest
rating was $4,000 decluteh-
ings. A unit fitted with an
oilite retainer and tested SINH
larry was found satisfactory
after $500. 900 declutchings.
In the 1910 DeSoto oilite is used
in the clutch throwout bearing,
water pump, generator starting
motor and several other important
locations, according to j. y Wag-
staff. general sales manager.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06
TRANSIENT HELD

Ole Mathieson. 34-year-old trans
lent, was being held in city Jail
for investigation Wednesday fol-
lowing his arrest late Tuesday az
ternoon at 18th and Broadway by
Patrolmsn Earl Rotscheck on
charges Of carrying concealed
weapon and for being intoxicated
The weapon was discovered on
Mathieson's person when he "as
searched while being booked at the
city Jail
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06
EX-LOGGER ARRESTED

James e. Russell, 4e-yesr-old
logger working on WPA project
at the state custodial school al
Buckley, was held In the Pierce
county Jail Wednesday under
81 900 bond, charged with a sta
tutory offense involving his young
daughter. Russell was arrested al
the school by Deputy Sheriffs
Powell Clay and Sig KittIeson.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06

Agreement Was reached Wed.
nesday between the new council
and representatives Of city en-
ployes for conference June ~
on the pension and retirement
ordinance sidetraeked last week
by the old council
Attorney Bartlett Rummel rep
rescnting employees. requested n
definite date be set for reauming
discussions, ana said employees did
not wish 70 rush the new council
members. Mayor Cain and Utilities
Commissioner O'Nsil.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06
Lakes District
Growing Rapidly

The lakes district gained APP
proximately 1000 persons during
the last 10 years. according to
figures released Wednesday by
Mrs. Kathryn Malstrom, Pierce
county census director.
Lakeview's 1910 population is
935 persons, compared with b45
in 1880. gain OF 800. Steilacoom
City advanced from 722 persons in
1880 to s29 in 1910. And Inter
laaken's 1910 population Is i,lsi,
or AIS persons more than IL had
in 1880.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06
DRIs ER ARRESTED

John Wilcox. 44-yesr-old Kirk
land carpenter. was in the county
Jail Wednesday charged with
drunken driving. He Vas arrested
early Tuesday evening IN the
Mountain highway by state Patrol
man William Purse.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06

the automobile business Tor the past 20 years
C. in the third place. he is now working
for firm which has been selling motor cars
for % years and in the fourth place he lives
on 25th street.
He came TO Tacoma from Providence. r. |.
back in 1907 and married a local girl Grace
Holgate. on June oath. 1915. They went to
Stadium high school together and now, after
a quarter of a century, they have four chill
dren. one girl and three boys. Marion, their
dnnnhtor l. Tho nldoSt thnr cnp,os unu-n,.d
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06
Actions in Divorce

Divorce actions were filed In
superior court here Wednesday by
Esther I. against Ezra A. Cobb.
grounds nOn-support. Fiossle
against Adolph Lee, cruelty. and
Evelyn " against William G.
Cross, nOn-suppVrt
InterlOcutOry DEGREES were
granted 10 Hugh b. from Dulce
Chandler. Iva from Frank yorsk
and 4 " from Lorraine Harris
final DEGREES 70 Dorothy from I'd
win Parkinson. Lucille from ". =
KsEsrics and Ssga from George
Smith.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06
It's HOrdrd's Month!

Most people satisfied with anniversary at time,
but Howard Seere manager of the used department
Mueller Harkin Motor company is giving the figure 20
awful beating
In the first place. it's Towards 25th wedding anniver-
sary in the second place he has been associated with
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06

Using what might be considered
virtual junk pile. the city OF
Dixon. III. built an airport hangar
by using 10000 feet Of old street
car track.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06
Business Is Good!

Retail sales of new passenger and trucks in the
United States toaed 40921 units in April gain of three
cent the previous month and 39 per cent higher
than April 1889 the Automobile Manufacturers association
announced today
Car sales increased four per March and SO per
cent April year ago while commercial vehicle sales
down four cent under the previous month but still
% per cent April 1899.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06

H. who is with Rhodes Brothers and Robert who is still
When Howard Steere sold his first car. Regal
Underslung, the Kaiser still boss of the German
Empire. Down through the years he has seen them
and go (both and Kaisers) and many of the
cars, such as Rambers, Whites and Stanley Steamers,
now but memories.
Howard the first man in Tacoma to negotiate the
old So St hill in high He also made automotive
news when he drove from Tacoma to Seattle in 10
minutes and % seconds not bad record with
today transportation marvels.
There used problem when he started his
in the automobile business because there were
used to sell and there time payment
plan for the man who wanted to buy II
leash the line" windshield headlights bumper and
spare tire extra.
things automotve the writer has known him personally for
than Is of them.
1t is because this fact that your reporter takes
siderable pleasure in recording these few hghlghts about
of the truly regular guys auto 1t Tacomas
gain and Provdenc loss when Howard Steere headed for
the land of the setting and life has been the better for
those who have been privileged to know him.
And your reporter beats the gun bit to congratu
late Howard and Mrs. Steere their 18th anniversary
May the years which lie ahead be sunny AS they
go into the turn, with the back stretch behind them
may their most cherished dreams find realization.
Back To The MiW
r. w Ager and Bill Nixon both of The sale staff at the
International Harvester company have returned from
cations.
R.W went east picked up at the factory drove
to the New York fair, swung back to the coast for
look at Treasure Island and then home with 5000 miles of
motoring behind him.
Nixon went IN for the simple life and spent most of his
time with his brother in Montana where he used
tractor for personal transportation
TUO Join MallOn!
Two veterans of the automobile sales branch have
Joined the MallOn Motor staff
Carl Krause sales of the firm has installed
Bert Shipey in the Zephyr department while Cy
Duryea joins the used car organization.
Rdh! Rah! For Robert!
Robert J. Hale. graduate of Washington State college,
has been taken into the Allen Motor company family where
his first job will find him selling Sudebaker Champions
Speaking of Studebaker there's veteran for you
SO years in the transportation business from
cred for the Oregon Trail to Champion motor
for the highways of the world
Situation In Hand!
The inventory of used per average automobile
dealer is "a units compared with % month and
90 year ago. Releasing these results of survey
among more than 10000 motor dealers throughout
the United States the National Used Car Market Re-
Port through G. A. Leukhart, general manager,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06

n you're not using a. sell II with
= Fast Action Times Want Al
Phone Main 5i5l.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06
Situation In Hand!

The inventory of used cars per average automobile
dealer is "a units compared with % month ago and
% year ago. Releasing these results of survey
among than 10000 motor dealers throughout
the United States, the National Used Car Market Re-
Port through G. A. Leukhart, general manager,
cudes that even in the face of the much larger sales
of new this year. the dealers have the used
situation well in hand"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06

HE was struck by sn automo.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06
Back To The Mil!

r. w. Ager and Bill Nixon, both of
international Harvester company, have
cations.
r. w. went east, picked up new car
to the New York fair, swung back
look at Treasure Island and then home
motoring behind him.
Nixon went in for the simple life al
time with his brother over in Montar
tractor for personal transportation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-07-07
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-07-07
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-12
Arnold Party sin Interior;;
 Al Fairbanks
Chief of U. 5. Army Air Corps, with Staff, Make
 Lonu Fiqht North

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, July l2.- The twin engined Army plane with Major General H. H. Arnold, Chief of the United States Army Air Corps and party of officers on an inspec- ton tour of Alaska bases, arrived at the Fairbanks airport at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon Fair banks Time) after an uneventful flight via the inland route.
 The Army party stopped at Prince George and Whitehorse enroute here.
 The party left Washington, D. C., Wednesday morning, remained over night at Spokane, and left there yesterday morning.
 Informal dinner was given the members of the party last night by civic leaders. The party will prob ably proceed to Anchorage in a day or two.
 HERE NEXT WEEK
 Major General Arnold and his Army party will arrive in Juneau Saturday, July 20, according to word received locally today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-12
HEARINGS
 RECESSED
 TO NORTH
Rate Increase Parleys 10 Pick Up Again in Alas
 kan Ports Next Week

SEATTLE, July 12.-After hear ing estimony by steamship officials that labor costs have increased greatly, the Maritime Commission hearing on freight rates between here and Alaska recessed yesterday to reconvene in Ketchikan, Juneau and Anchorage.
 In those cities, Alaska merchants and shippers will be given an op- portunity to protest increases ef- fected by the three steamship lines operating over the route in ques- ton, those lines being the Alaska Steamship Company, the Northland Transportation Company and the Alaska Transportation Company.
 Melville McKinstry, Operating Su- perintendent of the Alaska Steam ship Company told the hearing pre- sided over by Maritime Examiner John Russell, that his company has increased wages 98 per cent since 1884.
 McKinistry also declared that changes in living quarters of the crews to the same decks as passen- ger salons cost $24.000, that the company's earning capacity has been cut $129,000 by passenger space be- ing taken over by crews on various ships and that "quickie" strikes have brought on a serious prob lem.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-12
(onstripfion
 Expert Tells
 5enafeP|ans
Army May Says Training Program Would Cost
 Billion Dollars

WASHINGTON, July 12-Neol H. L. Twaddle, the War Departments training expert, told the Senate Military Committee today that the Army will have 1000 men in October 1 if Congress enacts the compulsory military training law.
 Twaddle testified this number will increase to 1,415 ,000 by April of next year.
 The estimated cost of training these men will be $1 LOGO 0.000, 900 for the first year, and $750.000.000 each succeeding year, Twaddle said.
 He also disclosed that the War Departmentt's protective mobiliza- tion plan" calling for an initial force of 100000 men, Could be used in the theatre of operations at short notice if need be-
 Testimony indicated this strik- ing force will be composed of an Army guard with enough conscripts trained as reserves to fill out the complement.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-12
ROOSEVELT NOT GOING
 TO CHICAGO
Definite Announcement Is Made by President
 Dodges 3rd Term

WASHINGTON, July 12.-Presi- dent Roosevelt, at a conference with newsmen today, said he definitely will not go to Chicago oattend the Democratic National Convention.
 But again the President avoided every question designed to bring about disclosure of his third term stand.
 The newsmen interpreted the Presidents flat statement to mean that he not only will not be ir Chicago during the convention but also he will not go there in event of his draft and nomination tc make an acceptance speech.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-12
WELL KNOWN
 JUNEAU BOY DIE5, FALL
Walter p. Seoft, Jr., Sue- eumbs Yesterday to
 Head Injuries

Plunging 25 feet from a scaffold yesterday afternoon while painting fuel oil storage tank at the AL aska Juneau mine, Walter P. Scott, Jr., g, suffered a full concussion of the brain and died approximately four hours later in St. Ann's Hos pital without regaining conscious ness.
 Scott, one of the most popular young men of the city, was painting one of the two Alaska Juneau fuel oil storage tanks near the power house on South Franklin Street, with Paul .Schnee.
 Scott's end of the scaffolding sud- denly gave way. He fell, striking his head on a small flume-way and was rendered unconscious. Schnee managed to grasp a rope and hang on.
 Scott was rushed to the hospital immediately, but physicians were unable ito aid him and he died at 7:30 o'clock last night, four hours and fifteen minutes after the ac- cident.
 He is survived by his mother and father, MT. and Mrs. Walter P. Scott, of this city, and younger brother Robert, now in the East with MT. and Mrs. John Rustgard, formerly of Juneau Walter Scott, Sr., fla ther of young Scott. is Superintend- ent of the Alaska Juneau mill.
 Born June 30 1918, at North Port. Washington, Scott came to Juneau with his parents seventeen years ago and attended both the grades and high school here.
 Popular among his classmates, young Scott was an honor student and was outstanding in all extra curricular activities. He was mem Der of the varsity basketball team in High School and was President of the student body in his Senior year.
 He attended the Colorado School of Mines on scholarship for one year and for the past two years was a student at the University of Washington where he was affiliat- cd with the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He was also member of the Order of DeMolay in this city and an enthusiastic member of the Juneau Ski Club.
 The remains are at the Charles w. Carter Mortuary
 Funeral services have been ar- ranged for Sunday afternoon at o'clock from the Northern Light Presbyterian Church.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-12
FIVE SHIPS
 SENT DOWN
 BY 5TUkA5
Bombs Start Fires on Eng- fish Codst-Hdrbors Are
 Reported Damaged
tBy ASSOCIATED PREss)

The German High Command, in an official communique, tells of heavy damage inflicted on British airports, harbors and armament plants and also asserted that 4,329- 900 tons of enemy merchant ship ping have been sunk or made un- usable" since the war began.
 Nazi fighting Stuka dive bombers sank five ships on the English Chan nel yesterday with a total of 30,00o tons.
 The communique also asserts that bombs started fires at Portsmouth and Burton on the Trent and added that port facilities at Plymouth and Lowestoft were hit by aerial explos- ives.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-12
TR0LLER5'
 STRIKE IS
 UP IN AIR
DeadIine Reached with Demand for Increased
 Prices Not Mef

SITKA, Alaska, July 12. At noon yesterday, the deadline was reached and then passed with the demanded salmon price for trol- lers unmet. There has been no tieup of the fishing fleet as yet. The tieup was ordered by the repre- sentatives of the Alaska TrollerS Association and United Trollers of Alaska if the fish buyers did not grant demands of IA, 10 and 8 cents for salmon instead of the prevailing prices of 12, 8 and T.
 A mass m ting of trollers is scheduled for this morning, follow ing which the action of the trollers is expected to be announced.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-12
B BRITISH 8 CARRIER DAMAGED
Two Destroyers Reported Hit by Shells = Land En-
 gagtments Fought
(BY ASSOCIATED PREsS)

The Italian High Command re- ports Fascist air successes and a new attack on the British Mediter- ranean fleet
 The High Command claims Ital- ian planes located and bombed a British Naval Squadron which was engaged in the Ionian sea battle earlier this week and one British Aircraft carrier was set aflame and 4seriously damaged and two de- stroyers were also damaged.
 The statement brought quick denial from official British quarters in London which said Italian bomb CTS made eight attacks but only damaged "one of our fighters"
 Land Raids
 British and Italian flying forces and columns of mechanized troops have raided each others outposts on the heat baked desert regions of Italian Libya, Egypt, and the British owned Kenya Colony, Afri- can rooftop of the kingdom of En- peror Selassie who lost his throne in the Italian conquest five years ago. Selassie Is likely to play an important part in the forthcoming major struggle. The British Gov ernment recognizes Selassie's gov- ernment as the lawful govern ment" of Ethiopia.
 Two hundred thousand Ethiopi- ans, it is stated, are ready to throw their support to the British.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-12
(annery Gets Quick Service On Big Gan,

Peril Straits Packing Company at Todd, ordered piece of machinery to replace a broken cam yesterday morning. Last night, eight hours after the order was received in Se- attle, the machinery part was plac- ed in service
 The 125 pound piece of equipment was flown north by Clipper yester- day and a few minutes after it's arrival. was flown to Todd by pilot John Amundsen
 Installation was effected in a short while, and late yesterday ev- ening, the big cam was working at it's job in the canning line.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-12
WAGE, HOUR SETUp |5 TO
 co N TIN UE
Administrator Confem. pIates No Changes for
 Defense Program

WASHINGTON, July 12. = Presi- dent Roosevelt asserted at a con- ference with the newsmen today that the Administration will go ahead on its present policy of main taining the standards under the Wage and Hour setup for the De- fense program.
 The President spoke shortly af- ter the announcement was made by the Navy Department of the awarding of contracts totalling $136, TAB, GOO, part of the vast pro- gram to build up the Nations Pa cific and Atlantic coast defenSeS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-12
Tell inc Truth Brother or Go To Jail

WASHINGTON, July 12. = The Treasury Department has threat ened prosecution of dealers alleged ly misrcpresenting price increases due to new defense taxes.
 The Treasury Department state ment reminded dealers they are sub feet to fines of up to $1.000 or im- prisonment up to one year. or both. If convicted of misrepresenting the portion of prices caused by Federal taxes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-12
A Knock Down Campaigns in Sight, Whenever the
 Democrats Nominate
By JACK STJNNETT

WASHING TON, July 12.-- Around this town, the boys have come to one conclusion; This is going to be one of the fightingest campaigns in the history of Am erican politics.
 The reason, of course, is the nomination of Wendell L. Willkie.
 The Peck's bad boy of Indiana has been scrapping ever since he could double his fists hard enough to dent in the comforter on his crib. Somewhere along the line he found that there was more money, success, fame and enjoy ment in fighting with something besides your fists. Now, with words ideas, personality and business canniness, he has maneuvered himself into that worlds champion ship which is open only once every four years and which has been won by only 32 men in 150 years-the contest for the presidency of the United States.
 The fact that Willkie is the COP. candidate is what makes everyone around here so positive it is going to be knock-down, drag-out battle-no matter whom the Democrats name at Chicago.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-12
Military Training
 IsUrged
Compulsory Service Is I'm. medidteIy Necessary,
 Says General

WASHINGTON, July 12. - Gen. George c. Marshall, Chief of Staff of the Army, today testified before the Senate Military Committee that compulsory military training is i'm mediately necessary to bring the regular Army and National Guard units to full strength.
 Gen. Marshall asked for enact- ment of the Burke Wadsworth bill to force registration of all men between 18 and 65 and for training for the Army and Navy those be- tween 21 and 45
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-12
CANCELS
 UNTIL TOMORROW

Foggy weather cause d cancella- tion today of the Alaska Clippers scheduled return flight to Seattle until tomorrow morning.
 Mail at the Postoffice will be &C., cepted until seven o'clock tomorrow morning.
 Meanwhile, two Electras were scheduled to fly north late this afternoon, weather permitting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-12
10 B0MBER5
 SHOT DOWN.;
 R.A.F.F|GHT5
British Lose Planes in De. fense and Raids Across
 English Channel

LONDON, July 12.-The Air Min istry said today in a communique that fin all, today, ten enemy bombers were destroyed
 It was said two British planes were missing in engagements dur ing defense of Britains' coast.
 Three British ships failed to re- turn also from attacks on German airdromes in Holland and military objectives in Germany
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-12
New Zealand Air Service Is
 Begun Today
American NrIipper Takes Off with Mail and 27
 Passengers

SAN FRANCISCO. July l2.-For- ty-two tons of American Clipper, achieved by Boeing Aircraft, left here today on an 8,000-mile jaunt to New Zealand, the inaugural flight of Panair to the Antipodes.
 The plane carried 27 passengers and large amount of air mail,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-12
MacKINNONS RETURN

Mrs. J. $. MacKinnon and son Skipper" returned here on the motorship Northland.
 They have been visiting in the Pacific Northwest for the past sev- eral weeks,