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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12

When Men Begin 10 Shoot,
Women Begin 70 Knit
And They Seem 70 Be
Very Happy About h
Left Wing Teachers
Hi Dr.. keezer
A CCORDING to = recent an
n nouncement from the Red
Cross national headquarters. II
there are not too many dropped
stitches. the women of America
viii BY the first of September
have transformed 157 1000 pounds
of yarn into soft clothing for
refugees or socks and sweaters
for soldiers. II seems TO be
tradition that when men shout
der their guns the women bring
out needles and yarns.
But regardless Of the war
inspired knltters, American
women In the past few years
have taken to knitting
seriously. II h becoming
increasingly popular and IL
now said 70 rank with
bridge a. q feminine hobby.
Knitting these days isn't all
due to wars and rumors of wars.
Women, according to an ac-
quaintance of the writer, knit
because they like it. And no
matter on what they are work.
ing, women who knit have the
same comfortable expression
interested and relaxed. The
quick. automatic movement of
the fingers sbsorves their rest
lessness and the soft steady click
of the needles Ii soothing TO
hear. They like the quiet touch
of the wool sliding over their
fingers. They get satisfaction
from the orderly rows Of
stitches falling into patterns of
accomplishment.
IN THE Northwest DR.. Dexter
L NJ. Keezer 10 known as the
successful liberal president Of
liberal Reed college, Portland.
In the east Or. Keezer, who il
being considered for the presi-
dency of the College of the City
of New York, is being attacked
as a reactionary in education
and a foe of organized labor.
The opposition comes from a
teachers union and a represen-
tative of the Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen.
In the two years since the re-
tirement of the former president
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12
Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes THINGS

TO receive attention n this eol-
umn letters must Eivs name and
=z=Ez = e. t--.-.=a=
VII bs pubiishsd whsn reoussesd-
MIR. Fixit: Could Won please
tell me how I could get n letter
through TO Artie shaw. the or
chestra leader: A. n.
II you send your letter in care
OF the National Broadcasting
Co. Don Lee Building. TIN and
Bixel st. Los Angeles. you vill
find Artie running 20 meet IL
like any other performer who
lives BY his fan mail.
Mr.. Fixlt: VIII leaving q
watch ON your wrist 1T night
make II lose time or harm IL
any way NJ. &. H.
Unless you are an athletic
sort Of sleeper and likely to bang
the watch against a bedstead. II
shouldn't suffer by staying on
your wrist at night. The differ
ence in your activities shouldn't
be enough to make the watch
lose.
MIR. F1xit: We have heard that
the 1910 nickel with the capitol
building ON II h worth more than
five cents because the flag was
forgotten. l. this true: How
much IL II worth:
Il a woman = citizen Of the
United States. n she was born
In Canada while her mother was
visiting there In 1900: Her par
ents were naturalized citizens.
She also married a citizen In
1917. MRS. s.
The rumor mas been late get
ting 10 you. Jefferson nlckels--
and that Is Jefferson's home,
Monticello" not the capitol
have been coined in large num-
Der and circulated widely. None
of them has a flag and none Ia
worth more than five eents.
A woman in such q case a.
you mention would be a United
States citizen by right of birth
OF American parents, and even
an alien would have become a
citizen by marriage TO a citizen
IN 1917.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven Of these
test questions Turn to page
eleven for the answers.
1. Labor Day always comes
on which day of the week.
2. Does soaking or boiling
poisonous mushrooms in salt
water render them harmless
3. Is a jerboa jumping ro-
dent, a flying squirrel or a vam-
pire bat7
4. To which political party did
George Washington and John
Adams belong?
5. Was Joe Louis the worlds
heavyweight boxing champion
when he was beaten by Max
Schmeling?
s. Which is the writing medi-
UNI in pencils-lead or graphite?
Z. Senator Burton X. Wheeler
represents Montana, Wyoming
or Minnesota
8. In what country is Cognac?
Q. Who painted the Mona
Lisa?
10. Which - the smallest
planet?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12

Neitche. In his article entitled
What Substitute for War;" IN
the Atlantic Monthly for March.
1910, at page 305 he says:
Peaceful representation sue
ceeds in major controversies only
when competing nations feel
that the influence they exert by
peaceful means is reasonably in
accord with that which they
could exert in battle. When this
is not the case we have Germany
and Japan leaving the League Of
Nations for more effective meth
DDS of procedure. No system Of
representation can succeed in
which the voice of weakness In
equal to the voice Of strength"
In other words, to clarity his
somewhat involved language, the
idea ne expresses is that might
makes right. Shades of Jeffer-
son and Lincoln and the i'm
mortals that signed the Declare
ton Of Independence
CHANDLER SLOAN.
4s42 9Th ave.
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Of the New York college, Dr..
Frederick X. Robinson. a com
mittee composed Of board and
faculty members and alumni
representatives has examined so
prospects They were seeking
an executive with q sound edu-
cational background and expert
ence and a liberal outlook.
Unanimously the committee
recommended DR.. Keezer. Then
out Of a clear sky comes the
protest of the teachers union.
The chief indictment
against DR.. keezer, as far
as the record shows. Il that
he Is opposed to the Com
munist philosophy. This
leads the New York Herald
Tribune, which blames =
left wing group of the
teachers union for the ep-
position, IN suggest that
perhaps the group would
like 20 have Stain suggest
q candidate.
The whole thing would he
funny If it were not for the fact
that the New York college NAV
be cheated out of one exception
ally well qualified to fill the
presidents chair and q fine edu-
Gator denied the opportunity
for merited recognition.
ON A recent trip to Eastern
" Washington this writer
heard Arthur .Langlie. mayor Of
Seattle. frequently referred to
as an ideal official and Christian
gentleman. That was before he
became a candidate for COVER
nor. Before the campaign is
over the same persons may he
declaring that he il 4 self-seek-
ing upstart and = political
shyster full of guile and trick
cry.
But that's nothing compared
to some of the things the late
John Dore and Vic Meyers said
about Langlie in the campaign
which made him mayor of Sc
attic. It's just politics as the
game is played in democracy,
and is one of the reasons more
good men do not run for public
office.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12
HOROSCOPE
SUNDAY, AUGUST N

This should be a calm and
serene day since kindly stars
rule. Mercury is in a place
read AZ promising spread of re-
igious interest. The churches
should benefit through leader
ship in the interpreting Of cur
rent world trends.
Heart and Home: Under this
eonfiguration the family should
benefit by reading that which
turns the thought into channels
that are encouraging TO patient
endeavor. skepticism among the
young regarding the prevalence
of divine care will spread in view
OF war which calls for human
sacrifice. Religious teaching Ia
requisite N the dreadful infiu-
ences OF war are to be overcome.
The stars forecast great spirit
ual awakening.
NATIONAL Issues: Government
economies due to expenditures
for preparedness will cause re-
trenchment in numerous depart
ments which affect national well
fare. Agitation regarding pub
lie needs will be insistent before
the new year. overwork will
endanger the health OF states
men and a leading figure in
Washington viii exit. Much ILL
ness from digestive and nervous
maladies is prognosticated.
Persons whose birthdate it is
have the sugury Of year OF
advancement and increase in in
come. There may be deception
that causes trouble.
Children born on this day may
be courageous to the point OF
recklessness. They may have
mathematical talent. They will
enjoy change and travel.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12
It's Smart to Stay Sober

Six and half people of every 100000 in the United
States alcoholics.
So says DR. Aaron J. Rosanoff director of state nsti
tutions for California Back in the days of 1900-910
when used home with Glove his breath the
figure Ga Between 1911 and 1920 the local option
period when moderation campaigns had had their effect
the rate dropped to IL During prohibition, from 1921
1892 when people knocked slotted doors for drink of
favored sparvarnsh the rate shot upward again as
And when repeal the released thirss shot the
upward almost Immediately to the present top rate.
In short DIR. Rosanoff says that today person in
every 1885 is a lush.
Insofar these interesting figures prove anything.
they suggest that had fewer alcoholics the
period 19111920 when people trying control both
the traffic and themselves So maybe what need is
campaign to popuarize the slogan, Its Smart Stay
Sober"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12
MONDAY. AuG.usr II

Although this Is not an inn
portant day in planetary direc-
ton II should be fortunate for
all who hold positions that af-
feet human destiny. This means
that army officers OF high rank.
public officials and business
executives are well directed.
Heart and Home: Mothers viii
have many pulls on their hearts
as they prepare for the autumn
when there will be necessary
changes in their family plans.
Grown sons and daughters VIII
assume responsibilities that test
their ability. Dangers In a world
gone mad through human
slaughter will be alarming to
households in which peace and
plenty have assured happiness.
Financial problems viii curtail
pleasures in the average house
hold Thrift will be prsctieed
by the farseeing although this
summer is a time for enjoyment.
international Affairs: With
Uncle Sam able 10 go on the
war path his enemies VIII prac-
uee deception and treschery. A
sudden coup that viii cause
anxiety Is prophesied. Dire re-
suits OF the terrible battle OF
early June win be slowly felt
IN the United States where mira
eles In the production Of srrna-
ments viii multiply.
Persons whose birthdate il is
have the sugury OF a year OF
progressive good fortune. There
should be wise use OF increased
income since there viii be a
temptation toward extrsya-
Rance.
Children born on this dsy
probably viii be optimistic.
courageous and FOND OF life.
They viii have much success and
probably VIII travel a great deal
professionally.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12

large part of victory. And II
Nelson wins the primary. it
leaves the familiar senatorial
figure of shipstesd Flooding
along on his sole leather, which
rarely gets a candidate very far.
The complete stall in the much
advertised aviation building pro-
gram for the army and navy air
services, which defense procurer
Harold Knudsen has feared
would break into a congressional
indignation storm At any mo-
ment, il tentatively settled,
backstage. All Knudsen has TO
do now ia to get legislation to
make the settlement stick.
The difficulties began when
Congress went overenthusiastic
on anti-profiteering and pruned
down the profit limitation on
aircraft contracts from IL per
cent to 7 per cent.
Seven per cent sounded gener-
Gus enough to congress, but the
statesmen didn't stop to find
out what II really meant. Com
putation of profits varies ac-
cording to what il included in
cost of production. Treasury
regulations disallow many items
Of normal operations disburse-
ments. notably social security
taxes, promotion. advertising.
expenses of executives in deal
ings with the government. Thus.
those items have to come out of
the contractors Z per cent pro-
fit. So does q 2 per cent income
tax.
The Z per cent profit finally
svaporstes to near zero. and stiIl
there In no allowance for build
ing expanded plants which the
aircraft industry says are not
needed, except for handling these
government contracts.
Knudsen and the aircraft in
dustry leaders have been round
tabling for weeks. trying to
achieve q compromise solution.
Very quietly, he had a para
graph slipped into a recent mill
tary appropriations bill. on its
way through the house. repeating
the 7 per cent limitation. and re-
Installing the old II per cent. II
may be weeks. however. before
that finally becomes law. and in
the interim the protest-sQualls
are gathering. because no svis-
ton orders are being placed
As temporary stop-gsp.
Knudsen and the sircrsfters have
worked out this solution: The
companies win accept informal
orders" giving them advance es-
Inmates of what they believe the
planes will cost. The government
agrees to pay them a fee" which
Is 7 per cent Of the estimated
cost. The manufacturer then
builds the planes at naked cost,
receiving the fee" in lieu Of
profits Included in cost" viii be
plant expansion allowances. and
various other items not generally
conceded.
Manufacturers. attorneys and
lobbyists alike are not sure il
really side-steps the legal diff
eulties: but it gets production
started and by the time any
ehshsnss a legality Tan b
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12

One machine costs a rental Of
$500 a month. II has been in
stalled. The forms are ready
not Just those OF the World war
recently released to the press,
but all that will be required by
draft 1910. But the army has
not stopped there.
War department preparations
are geared not only to the UMPIRE
cedented consumption expected
this fall. They are also attuned
to the M-day that some Of the
officers expect will come in the
next few weeks. At least they
intend to be ready II 1t does. A
few days ago. the public rela-
tons sections was transferred
from CO. the military intelli-
gence where 1t has been since
World war I days. TO the office
of the deputy chief of staff. di-
rectly under the new assistant
secretary Of war. This, historic
ally considered wartime move,
places public relations under the
supervision Of civilians Stimson
and Patterson. rather than the
officers who have run it for 20
years
Latest but yelled step is the
establishment of q morale divi-
sion under the sdjutant generals
office World war days brought
this action in late October. 1918.
Its job is 10 run the services
postal service, amusement. edu-
eationsl enthusiastically to
keep the khaki-clad lads happy
in the army. Ais quiet on the
Potomsc-but not inactive.
Veteran Senator Henrik Ship
stead. OF Minnesota. finding his
Farmer-Laborite party q some
what battered vehicle 10 ride to
reelection next November, is
trying desperately to transfer to
the Republican bandwagon, but
he may fall short in the jump,
and find himself on foot. Ship
stead already has renounced the
Fsrmer-Laborite party, charging
II has fallen into unrighteous
hands. He has declared in the
Republican primary race.
Since the infante Governor
Harold stassen turned the state
Republican in 1888. Republican
nominations have been at q
premium in Minnesota. But
whether Shipstead can get the
G. o. p. nomination Is another
matter.
Through two tedious cam
paigns. when the Republican
feed box was all but empty and
defeat was certain. Martin Nell
son carried the Republican sena-
torisl banner without a COM
plant. Regular Minnesota Re-
publicans insist that now, with
prospects Of victory. Nelson de-
serves a chance. They claim II
Is rlinous 10 party morale. TO
allow Shipstead. from an oppo-
sition party, to come in and pick
the ripe fruit after a regular Re
publican supplied the sweat and
toll 10 produce il.
The most significant omen. to
date, IL that Governor Stassen in
backing Nelson. The Republican
primary is BY popular vote. but
even - s1Asaens azppoFt = q
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12
PULSE OF
T HE PUB LIC
BEMOANS
CONDITIONS

EulIOf Inc 11mess SeNtThl
citizens have expressed them
selves quite forcefully regarding
the vice conditions that are ram
pant in our city.
In Nellie Hathaway's article
she asked where the crusaders
were who were going to clean up
the city during the last election.
If Nellie Hathaway had read my
platform Of the last election in
which ! said / had hoped that
my candidacy would be the turn
ing point for honest government
and decency in public affairs
and the separation of the hand Of
the Malta from the control Of
the city government she would
be justified in bemoaning the
lack of public interest. 1t was
very gratifying to me TO receive
the sincere vote that RECEIVED.
These people voted for me know
ing well that they would lose
their vote but were willing TO do
% for principle. For their
sincerity l am truly indebted.
From this group a committee
has been recruited who are un-
afraid. These committeeman and
women have been busy. We are
now in possession of the needed
evidence to continue our cam
paign. Our inactiveness has
been due in a great part to new
members Of the city council who
we believe are entitled to time
enough to get their bearings.
On an inspection tour Of a
recent date our committee found
the following TO be true: Start
ing at 18th street, two dice
games with money racks con-
tanning at least $500 per table in
silver. One black jack table
stacked with bills and silver all
Ia full operation. In the 800
block we found six draw poker
and stud poker games in full
operation In two of the places
uniformed policemen were pres
ent. Scattered among these
places were prostitutes and
drunken men coming and going
from hotels and rooming houses
on Pacific ave.
On Broadway between 11th
and 9th streets we found boot
Logging and a house of prostitu-
ton running to the extent Of
the '4as.
On Court A. Broadway. Court
c and Market the goings on were
unbelievable TO even our com
mittee. In Court c in the center
Of the underworld activities We
counted erous boys we
judged TO be between the ages Of
16 and 20. some Of these intoxi-
Gated. One gang Of boys to the
extent Of about 10. between the
ages Of u and IA. were taking
in the sights. A uniformed po-
hcemsn walked through the al
ley, also an emergency patrol
drove through that section Of
town. Our committee thanks
God for civil service in Tacoma
II is this writer's personal be-
lief that II il were not for civil
service in this city that numer-
Gus honest law enforcement Of
ficers would lose their positions
and the city law enforcement Of
ficers under the present commits
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12

sioner Of public safety would be-
come q greater travesty on JUS
tice than it already is. Unless
an immediate improvement on
conditions now existing are made
steps will be taken to remove
those from public office who are
responsible for the conditions.
CARL CLUBB.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12
LIQUOR AND CRIME

Editor, The Times: The Fed
eral Bureau of Investigation
says: The United States since
repeal has been subjected to
the most terrible period of Grim
inal history in the life of Amer
lea"
The American Business Mems
Research Foundati ion says:
Liquor accidents alone have
cost nearly five hundred million
dollars annually. while other
items place the indirect drink
bill to two billion dollars a year"
]. Edgar Hoover places the
annual crime cost at fifteen bill
lion dollars. or s120 for every
man, woman and child In the
United States.
There is practically unanim-
ity among police officers and
the courts that liquor 10 a de-
cided factor in the matter of
crime.
Aren't you willing to do every
thing in your power to stop this
crime wave which only may be
done by curling the liquor traf-
fic which as you see is the direct
cause of this great crime wave?
ELLA BRINGOLF.
Sylvan, Wash.
MIGHT MAKES RIGHT
SAYS LINDBERGH
Editor The Times: Colonel
Iindhergh Is a firm deYofee Of
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12
TTcuT An Inside Picture of Finon-
Ii u II j ciol and Political America

WASHINGTON-To the war department, conscriptlon
no longer an open matter. The army has quietly
pointed the special staff in the department here that will
run the draft nconspicuous they have already
placed complicated equipment for the handling OF the
millions of card forms Nothing remansexcept the decl-
sion of congress that il will be done.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12

Nobody need worry about young men and women.
We should worry about what older pushing
them TO do-Mrs Grace Loucks Elliott president of the
y. W c. A
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12

made. the profit limitation
should be back 70 the old II per
cant leysL.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12

by, his owner. has allowed him
to give ~ other transfusions to
dogs In need Of blood. resulting
in the saving of rs dog lives.
ONE-DAY VICE PRESIDENT
Forced by i'll health to 90 10
Cuba immediately after his
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12

DOG DONOR
When six months old. Wee
Death Valley scotty' fought
and killed a Boston bun terrier,
but tried to save its life by
giving a blood TRANSMISSION. To
atone for his fight. Miss Apple
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12

Editor The Times: Colonel
Lindbergh is a firm devotee of
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-08-23
GANDHI AND OUR PACIFISTs

MOhandas K Gandhi recently sug-
gested to the British government that it
was mistake to attempt to meet Hitler
with force, that this would be doing the
same as Hitler and lead to greater evil.
We have some eminent Americans
who are of the same mind as the Indian
savant. They would not prepare this
country for its defense because, to do so,
would require that we give up some of our
liberties, or in other words, use some of
the methods of Hitler.
There is vast difference between the
RECOMMENDATION that exists in Germany,
which paved the way for Hitler's absolu-
tism, and the voluntry surrender of liberty
in order to organize for defense. The peO-
pie of democratic countries will not lose
their freedom by subjecting themselves to
discipline that enables them to withstand
tyrannical attack.
The British government, answering
Brother Gandhi, declared that non-violent
resistance could not be considered because
it, in common with the whole Empire, SIS
firmly resolved to prosecute the war to
victorious conclusion"
Similarly, the American government,
under either party, may we'll advise pacl-
fists in this country that the freedom to &C
cept compusion voluntarily and the will to
yield temporary liberty in order to thwart
foreign aggression, mean no impairment OF
the rights of democratic people.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-08-23
ABOUT OUR STREETS!

The Citizen started something when
it began those series of interviews and ar
ticles on the condition of the streets in Key
West. So much so, that the topic is num-
Der one on most discussion lists city-wide,
according to reports relayeG to this office.
Exactly that way is the cause of civic
betterment often advanced in any city. A
newspaper serves to crystalize public SEN
timent behind movement, and in this in
stance, Key Westers are certainly rallying
around the banner of Fix Our Streets.
During the course of release of the
articles, practically ell phases of the sub
ject have been mentioned all, we find,
except one, and that is-hOw are the
streets of the city going to be adequately
repaired without funds in the municipali-
ties Golfers?
There, of course, is the cruX to the
whole problem-and situation that so
very clearly brings home the need for
New Deal in Key West in regard to financ-
ing It's pretty safe bet that many of
those that now complain about condition
of the city's streets fall in the delinquent
taxpayers classification.
But, no matter All residents have
legitimate right to squawk about the
streets, especially when it affects the
economic and, as pointed out yesterday,
health welfare of the city.
Board of Public Works, charged with
responsibility of keeping the streets in re-
pair, will probably have to adopt tenn
porary measures, at least for the time be-
ing to remedy the situation.