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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-16
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A GREEMENT between the
city and Bonneville's adj
ministrator for an inter-
change of power announced
yesterday will be hailed with
satisfaction by everyone con-
cerned. The 10-year contract
was concluded after a long
series of conferences. Earlier
misunderstanding grew out
of ignorance of the aims of
both sides. But that is all
history now.
Fifty million kilowatt hours
of electric energy is not an
impressively large block of
power within the facilities of
either Tacoma's plant Or Bon
neville. Within a year at the
local rate of power use ex-
pansion, it may represent but
a months requirements. How
ever, the total is substantial
and should cover all present
needs.
Under the pact each electric
system stands ready to sup
port the other in any power
crisis or emergency. With
the strong possibility of Seat
tie tying-in both with Bonnie
vile and Tacoma, there will
be thus developed power re-
serves equal to any available.
Tacoma officials, the utili-
ties department, and Bonnie
ville's administrator, DIR. Paul
Raver, deserve congratula-
lions on their mutually-bene-
fetal pact. Eventually, it
may turn out to be an histori-
cal contribution to industrial
development of not only Ia
coma in particular, but the
entire Puget Sound area.
MOST Tacomans will en-
dorse the suggestion OF
the mayors committee OF
100 for an impartial survey
of the municipal government
before seeking any charter
changes. An outside organi-
zation free of political bias or
prejudice can do a much bet
ter job than a local one. 1t
will cost money, but the city
council in the interests of i'm
proving administration should
provide it. Taking time TO
study proposals for changes
in the fundamental law of the
city is only good sense. The
committee did a good job.
TT IS encouraging indeed that
L the Broadway-St. Helens
paving project bids fair TO see
real action within a few
weeks. Formal action by the
city council is due Feb. %. 1t
is to be hoped the previous
fights over type of improve
ments will be forgotten and
that sensible plan for the
much-needed street project is
finally adopted. This princi-
pal thoroughfare needs refur-
bishing the worst way If Ia
coma is 10 continue her prog
ress.
Tied in with the paving
program is the REMOVAL Of the
old street car tracks. The city
has the funds now for re-
moval of all tracks and re-
paving of streets involved.
The task should be speeded
with the nfrnoSf ASklQencR.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-16

The tall son of the President
charged that his wife. Betty Cush-
ing Roosevelt. deserted him more
than a year ago.
Up until the moment he filed
the action. young Roosevelt had
consistently refused to issue any
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-16

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-16
Loves Young Dream Turns
To Nightmare for Taeoulans
Elopement Fails, kidnapins Fizslss and
Juvenile Authorities Take Charge

was 10 eoat his arslov. ard eoWvinrs
him wsapous are dsnssFusle a1lsir~
After All. shs'll ~ - ssnt yssr.
they argued.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-16
Kr.AMArn FALLS. Orr

nhsAM6Iu FAAsh<Ss UT
Chancellor Frederick NJ. Hunt
er. OF state system OF higher
education. and two companions
narrowly escaped injury when
their automobile skidded dan
gerously on Klamath Falls
Lakeview highway.
1ONDON--Men - years OF
age. tctalling xs0.00o. win BE-
called 10 the relors Saturday.
II WAS learned officially today.
The men aged - represent
the first Of five classes liable
TO be called mp thi. year.
MoNTEvrDEo - Port an.
thorities posted extra guards
around the German freighter
Lain. s.sss tons. today follow
ing reports the vessel might
attempt TO run the allied
blockade To Germany without
complying with clearance for
malities.
SALEM, Ore.--Pefition- TO
nominate President Roosevelt
~ the Democratic candidate
for reelection were flied with
the secretary Of state Of Ore
gop Thursday. The name Of
Vice president Garner has also
been entered In tbe OreKes
primaries, which Win be held
MAY II.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-16

A "aun-totin' Romeo. aged
Is, had not only the Tacoma
parents Of his light-of-love.
but Juvenile suthorities, TO
contend with Thursday.
rol,re said hts romance WAS
frustrated by an elopement that
failed. . kidnapping that fixaisd.
and other pians thai failed TO isll'
Nanse~ u ~ pssseipals
wese withheld. 10 ssve tkem
embarrassment The girl h
II. kes saiass nssay nssaths
her Iusiss.
Monday night they staged thar
flight. Tbeir plans incinded mat.
rimony. and they embarked On the
slopemeat BY starting for Port
land. Ore. IN the swsin's jsiiopy.
MOTHER REvusEs
In ths Oregon city. police stats,
they found n il easisr 70 rlops
than 10 convince authorities ~
their legal right 10 wed.
Dl~consolats. they fsturnsd. ~
called her parents. 10 get seihers
consent. Mother refused 10 give u.
Walt tlll shes ~ and bring
her boms right now. declared
mother into the tsispbons.
PHONES WARNING
BE considered having u esi ~lih
her parents than compromised.
after driving about for acme tins
Tuesday sysnlng. but isifine his
swesthesrt out near her borDs.
"Wednesday night ne called again
10 inform her parents h. was en-
route 10 ths hosise 70 demspd lhs
return ef has sweetheart IT ssa.
point.
0uN. BuT NO BULLETS
Police, notified u fhs lmp~ndink
kldnA ping. nabbsd hlm before he
arrived At this house Ne hsa tina
gun real ons. hut so bssIlsts.
Juysnils authorities bad hlm In
custody Thursday. Their purpose
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-16
JURY OF SEVEN
WOMEN, 5 men
CONVICT HURD
Tavern Operator l.
Declared Guilty Of
Drunken Driving At
Time of Accident

Chauncey +. Hurd. 4i-year.
old Ruston tavern operator.
WAS found guilty Thursday Of
driving while Under the in
fluence of liquor At the time
his car was involved in the
horrible accident in front Of
the Temple theater more than
n year ago in which the right
leg of Mrs. Ruth M. Fuson
was severed 1T the knee.
A jury OF seven women and five
men took the case late "Wednesday
evening after attorneys argued the
evidences until $50.
At 1928 y m. Thursday they
reached agreement,
Last Nov. n. the first jury 10
hear the Burd case announced after
sir hours Of noisy dispute that
verdict never could be reached.
Brtefer Trial
Retrlal OF the case Was bfisfsr.
opened Tuesday morning. II was
completed by Wednesday night
The tavern operator now faces
4 possible sentence Of . year In
the county jail. not lsss than 10
days there. possible fine from $50
To $500 and mandatory revocation
of his drivers license.
Judge Fred @. Remain set no
definite time for sentence. leaving
the way open for motions In the
case 90 the regular motion day.
Saturday.
Jury j. Peeled
impsssive ~ he Was AL through
the trial. except when tssilfysng
f(tnsslattsd nn PAGE 4 fsafttusn 81
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-16
RED THUNDER
INCREASES IN
FINNISH EARS
Expect Climax Soon;
Britain, German
Claim Victories at
Sea; Duce Prepares
EURoPE's WARS

The Red army offensive
led by Russian shock troops
-inched forward against the
Mannerheim line today in a
thunderous two-weeks drive
estimated to have cost 40, 200
casualties and a tremendous
expenditure of war material.
Finnish dispatches indicated the
climax of the offensive was APP
preaching; that the apparent Rus
sian attempt TO celebrate Red
army day Feb. 20 at viipuri must
soon exhaust itself If Ii falls to
stab more deeply into the 1o-mile
defensive Notifications.
So far, Films estimated.
Russians have gained almost
. mile In the central Summa
sector, hut part Of that
ground has been retaken by
Finnish counter-attaeks.
The Russian high command
said the Films had retreated
IA statement admitted In part
at Heisinki) and had suffered
heavy losses, including about
100 fortified positions, ~ .
result Of the continued .'suc-
oessfui action" Of the Soviet
troops.
Intensification OF the battle nj
sea indicated important develop
ments were due soon on that front.
CLAIM "BIG DAY"
Shortly after the British sd-
miraliy had reported . fourth u
boat had been sunk within q week
boosting the total claimed since
the war started toward IS or so
the German high command assert
ed the Nazi submarines had sunk
$4,000 tons OF shipping on Wed
nesdsy alone.
Some Of these sinkings by u
boats increased the resentment OF
Scandinavian countries against
the German sea war methods. The
newspapers of Holland and Norway
particularly have been outspoken
in denouncing the torpedoing Of
neutral ships en- route to neutral
ports, and warned Germany that
such methods quickly would alien
ate whatever sympathy exists In
those countries for the Nazis.
AIR RAIDERS SUCCEED
The sinking Of two more Brit
ish naval trswlers. the Robert
Bowen and the Fort Royal. with
loss Of - officers and men, was
announced by the admiralty. az
result Of Nazi aerial raids on
ships along the British coast.
Indications Of . break be-
tween ths allied powers and
Sow ct Russia continued 10
mount without any definite
sign q showdown was near.
Sir William seeds, British
ambassador 20 Me@eos, now
home on leave. probably will
be prevented frosa returning
10 his post su< to bis health.
10 was said In Lssdsa. Polifi-
cal motives appeared TO be-
mere likely 10 keep the ara
b9sszdor In Loadon. a. iBdi-
Gated b. the British action In
licensing and speeding mp
vatzntee<x fex Finlsn<.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-16
TODAY's WEATHER

Unsettled tonight and Saturday.
Temps: High. ~: Low, 30. Bun
risss TIA. sets Ala.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-16
ARMY Is ABOUT READY
IN CARIBBEAN, REPORT

WASHINGTON Cen. George g.
Marshall, chief q staff. said TbuFs-
day that ths army's Caribbean
defennsA are about ready to meet
anything that might arlse."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-16
BULLETINS

NEW Observation-Disclosures
financial circle. reported tn
day that the s5-year-oid firm
Of J. r. Morgan 4 90. soon
win dissolve Its partnership.
withdraw from the field Of
private banking and incorper-
ate ~ . trust company under
New York state laws.
LONDON--Poiice guards Al
railroad stations and post Of
fees In the London area were
reinforced today and all re-
serves were called To duty. as
result OF reports Birming ham
police had discovered plans for
bombings by the Irish Repub-
liean army"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-16
BETTY AND JAMES ROOSEVELT
She Deserted Him Orer Year AGO

Los ANGELES-James Roosevelt, eldest of Presi-
dent Roosevelt Thursday filed suit for divorce here
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-16
People in
The News

Luisa Tetrazzini. famous
opera singer. is seriously i'll
in a hospital at Milan, Italy.
She suffered a cerebral hem
orhage Now 81, she once
charmed thousands Of Americans
at 81 900 9 night. but during the
last few years has been living
In obscurity and comparative
poverty IN Milan. where she has
given occasional music lessons and
has taken In boarders. Censroslty.
lawsuits, and her marriage 10
young Plstro ysrnsii were said 10
have depleted her ouce comfortable
fortune
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-16

impsssivs ~ he was AL through
the trial. except when tssilfysng
CONTINUED on Page z. Column 81
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-16

Bill Hzy. announcer for Amos
and ANDY. IL IN . Hollywood hos
pitai for observation. He col
lapsed q few minutes before the
comedy team went On the air last
night. His silment has not been
determines
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-16

Mae Murray, blonde silent screen
star. said shs has turned down q
two-ysar film contract on advice
Of her physician. The actress IL
In Hollywood attempting 10 obtain
81 900 a month from her former
husband. Prince David M'Dissal.
for support OF herself and their
son. David u. -.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-16

BANK TRANSACTIONS
Tacoma ...............t4.s 50, 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-07

he told the French nation, in a
broadcast, that because Of techni-
cal reasons and as long as certain
material conditions had not been
fulfilled" the German authorities
did not see their way to authorize
the transfer from Vichy to Paris OF
the seat Of the French government
as promised, in principle, in the
armistice convention. But he added
that no more than a delay was
involved.
Four monthss have passed Con-
tinuation of England's resistance to
German attack, which was unex-
pected in Vichy and in Berlin, ex-
plains why Adolf Hitler and his ad-
visers refuse to redeem the pledge
given last June. The placing of
Versailles at the disposal of the head
Of the French state, as a temporary
residence while, officially, the gov
eminent itself remains in Vichy)
looks therefore like a compromise
The Vichy government is anxious
not to leave the Partisan population
to itself any longer and to take
control of the currents of public
opinion which, Of late, has been
openly expressed. 1t may be that
the German power has come to feel
that it cannot adequately keep
them. subdued.
Petain Gains Prestige.
All observers of French affairs on
the spot agree about the following
point: Marshal Petain gains in pres
tige whilst NJ. Pierre Laval becomes
more and more unpopular. Between
the head of the state and the vice
president of the Council of Minis
tiers sharp distinction is being
made by most people. and in that
respect there is significance in the
fact that to this day Marshal Pc
tain has been careful not to show
himself to the crowd in the COM
pany of his principal minister.
Rightly or wrongly, a belief is
entertained in France that, whereas
Laval, If his hands were not tied
Wodio 81 W CAll III Al lllS
policy of cooperation with Ger
many and stake everything on the
chances Of a victory of German
arms, the old marshal is swayed by
a very different outlook and knows,
whenever necessary. how to call a
halt in the negotiation in progress
with Berlin. The most trustworthy
reports received from France do not
say merely that Marshal Petain is
more favorably regarded than for
merly throughout the country; they
lay stress upon the propagation of
the hopes set upon British victory.
Both trends are necessarily con-
nected.
1t has become definitely known
that last summer the two leaders
OF the Vichy government were very
far from seeing all things from the
same angle. The marshal was often
heard to express himself very freely
about the past record of his prin-
cipal assistant. However, when the
cabinet was reconstructed at the
beginning Of September and all the
ministers who were Of parliamentary
origin were dismissed from it, an
exception to the rule was made in
favor Of Laval, who simultaneously
was reconfirmed in his position OF
successor designate to the head Of
state until a new constitution has
been approved by the French people.
Able to Remove Laval.
But the remark was made then
that in reaffirming the special
status Of the vice president Of the
council, which already had been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-07
Lebowitz-McLeun Case
In Court Here Settled

The case in District Court in
which Samuel S. Lebowitz, New
York lawyer, sued Mrs. Evalyn
Walsh Mclean for SIS, 900 for legal
services in conjunction with the
Lindbergh KIDNAPPING case. was
marked settled" today in District
Court. It was learned that Mr..
Lebowitz, recently named a judge
in New York. agreed to drop the
case for 1880.
Attorney Cornelius H. Doherty,
who represents Mr.. Lebowitz here,
explained that his client did not
desire to become a litigant after
his elevation to the bench.
Representing Mrs. Mclean was
the Washington law Arm of Hogan
& Harrison, through attorney How
ard Boyd. Mr.. Lebowitz commended
that at Mrs. McLean's request he
had done legal work for commute
ton of the death sentence of Bruno
Richard Hauptmann-later execut-
ed for the kidnapping of the Lind
bergh baby-and in seeking a new
trial for him. The defense con-
tended that he was retained only
from February to February 20,
1886.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-07

where the decision Of the there
petition
review are to be allowed for the prevailing
The problem Of administrative
bounds with the creation
rules and decisions tackled
renewed Immediately
The bill provides petitions executive
rulings to be granted where petonr challenges
conform
conform the statute creating
the executive agencies themselves through courts BY
which claimant have a review
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-07
Reed Calls on Ciono
For Farewell Talk
By Radio to The Star.

By Radio to The Star.
ROME, Dec. 7.-Edward L. Reed,
Counselor Of Embassy and American
Charge d'Afaires at Rome, yester-
day called formally on Foreign Min
lister Count Ciano at the Chigi Palace
for a farewell conversation. Alex
ander c. Kirk, newly named Minis
ter, arrives tonight to replace Mr.
Reed, who returns Monday to spe-
cial service in the State Department
In Washington.
Regarded as one of the ablest of
the career diplomats. Mr.. Reed ha,
served more than three years in
Rome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-07
Petuin Bids for Buckina
Old MorshoI Viewed as Coming Prestige
While Laval Becomes More Unpopular

defined in the law of July 10. Mar
shall Petain asserted his right to
cancel 1t at his own pleasure
Therefore Lavals Immortality
must not be taken for granted.
Logically, Laval ought not to be
associated with a regime which en-
beavers to root itself in the motto
Of national regeneration" and is
hard put to 1t to- enlist the services
of new men. Laval in many re-
Spects embodies the worst features
of the old regime. For instance,
corrupt press practices.
1t is difficult to understand how
Marshal Petain can tolerate the
presence in responsible posts Of
such men as Fernand de Brinon
Scapini, Menetrier, a well-known
Cagoulard now promoted to an i'm
portant function in the police, and
above all of Montigny. today head
of the press department. who dur
ing the war pushed very far his pro-
Hitlerian intrigues.
Another point deserves to be noted.
Charles Roux, former Ambassador
of France to the Holy See and sec
rotary general of the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, resigned last Oc-
tober because he could not comply
with Lavars pro-German instruc-
tions, and Laval still indefinitely
postpones the appointment of the
latter's successor, since he thinks
that in the Ministry of Foreign AZ
fairs the activities of an Official
of high standing are bound to mean
that his own will may be restricted
or checked.
Gen. Laure New Force.
1t is rather surprising that Mar
shall Petain, who was we'll disposed
toward Charles Roux, should toll
crate such a state of affairs. He
has ordered Laval to submit to him
day by day all the diplomatic cor
respondenct so that he can closely
watch what is being done in his
name. But in the past precautions
of that ind never proved very ef-
fective However. new force must
be reckoned with. Marshal Petain
recently installed near him as gen.
eral secretary of the presidency Of
the council Gen. Laure, who was
his chief of staff when he COM
manded the French Army II years
ago. Gen. Laure is supposed to be
very able man, and he is likely
to supervise all governmental work.
When everything has been said
about what separates the head of
the Vichy government from his vice
president of the council, the fact
remains that the German Army of
occupation is there, that at every
turn Hitler is apt to enforce his
resolutions, and that Marshal Pc
tain deprived himself of all re-
sponsibility to resist him when he
broadcast in June that the struggle
could not 60 on in the oversee en-
pire and that it would have been
an indignity on his part to further
shed French blood ito prolong the
dream of some Frenchmen ill-in-
formed about the true situation. !"
Then he added in the same ad-
dress that neither his person nor
his hope would hove outside French
territory"
In the light of what has hap
pened in the meantime. did he re-
wise that opinion? Assuming that
he didn't. he will have to advance,
however reluctantly, in the same
direction as Laval, as his statement
published october 10 already testi-
ned.
(Released by the North American
Newspaper Alliance. Incl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-07
St. Vincent de Paul
Society Meets Tomorrow

The annual meeting of the So
ciety of st. Vincent de Paul will
be held tomorrow at the Knights
of Columbus Hall following mass
at ST. Patrick's Catholic Church.
Reports of the % churches asso-
ciated with the society will be read.
The Right Rev. Msgr. Laurence,
Sheehan will celebrate the mass,
which will be followed by Q break
fast for oil delegates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-07
Old U. S. Newspapers
Censored in India

Importers of old American news
papers are having their troubles in
India. Although the papers are used
solely for wrapping up bundles. they
are held up for weeks and some
times for months, pending exami-
nation by government censors in
Calcutta.
The authorities examine sample
lots, usually about 10 per cent. be-
fore releasing the entire shipment.
Importers complain of the expense
added to them and regard the busi-
ness as improbable under the cir
cumstances.
In Calcutta officials are now re-
quiring importers to remove certain
newspapers from shipments origi-
mating in the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-07

of sub m a r ! n e
blockade.
TIL a t is t h e
opinion of the
highest British
authority in the
Western Henri
sphere. Lord Lo-
THAN, B h
Ambassador I o
t he U n | t e d
States.
Hitler is not
going to win the
war in the air. I"
Lord L OF h ia n
told me in an
exclusive inter-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-07
This Changing World
Lotin Americans Responding More Warmly
To U. 5: Good-Neiehbor Overtures
By CONSTANTINE BROWN.

Besides Brazs President Getlo number Of
other Latin presidents leading statesmen intend
United nghbor
policy
relationship
things which
the surface
principal of the
policy that the the Southern
Hemisphere not in sympathy with the Yankees
definite people
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-07
The Political Mill
Time Drows Short for Logon Walter Bill
To Win if Vetoed by President
BY GOULD LINCOLN.

President Roosevelt until midnight
allow bill without
has administration
the meaSudesgned facilitate
down executive agencies Of the Supporters
still
there sufficient support in the House and In the
the measure by the necessary two-thirds
The House overwhelming
time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-07
Capitals Boy Rangers
To Honor J. G. BeoI

Joseph Carleton Beal, national
educational director of the Boy
Rangers Of America and a former
Washington newspaperman. was to
be the guest Of honor Of the Wash
ington Lodge Of Boy Rangers at a
meeting to be held today at the
Ranger Lodge Hall, Foxhan and
Reservoir roads NV.
He was to speak on Youth
Americas Future and an Active
Democracy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-07

] a " S or I n e
johnson Act or
t o appropriate
loans it will be
done.
The prospects
are, indeed, that
no legisla t i o n
will be deemed
necessary f o r
financial aid any
more than it was
for the dispatch
of average de-
stroyers.
Plenty of plans
are being dis
cllSSed a m on e