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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-10-03
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With so much to occupy the
attention Of Americans today it
is doubtful whether or not many
have given thought to more than
the war news, presidential cleo
ton campaign, and baseball.
Normally, any one OF many
subjects would completely abb
sorb public attention, but not SO
today. It is this utter confusion
which reacts badly, in many IN
stances, in our operation OF
democratic institutions. Nor
mally the tremendous problems
arising out of our unprecedented
defense efforts would claim our
entire attention. The conscrlp-
t;on measure alone could well
be the topic of all conversation.
But with the WilEkie campaign
tour, big daily news from Wash
ington, news of more war bomb
;n~s the world series and other
important events-each is rele-
gated to a position of secondary
Importance.
One of the phases Of our fast
developing national activity is
the probable adjournment or re-
cess of Congress. Administra-
ton leaders have sought adj
journment, but there has been
evidence of enough opposition to
indicate that both the Senate
and House win Insist on a re-
cess. AND A RECESS IT
SHOULD BE.
On the one hand it is too
much to ask any man in the
Presidency to shoulder the en-
tire responsibility for our world
problems under present conditions,
while, on the other hand, it is
the solemn duty of our elected
representatives to remain in
session subject to call in any
emergency. THERE SHOULD
BE NO THOUGHT OF lAD-
JOURNMENT. If Congress
should adjourn it can be re-
convened only by call of the
President. Unless such a special
session were called by the Pres
ident there would be gap Of
three months time in which
Congress would have no oppor-
tunity to aid, advise, criticize,
retard or speed up any national
emergency problems, efforts or
mistakes.
If to campaign for reelection
is more important to a Senator
or Congressman than his pa
triotic duty, then let us hope
that his constituents will see to
it that he is furloughed per-
manently.
It takes serious issues to pro-
duce big men and the present
emergency has brought some
real patriots to the fore. Men
who will stick to their jobs re-
CARELESS of personal political
fortunes are the type we need
to direct our country. One OF
the weakest links in our demo-
cratic setup is the sacrifice OF
conviction for political ex-
pediency. Occasionally, but. all
too seldom, we uncover states
man whose deep convictions
transcend all political expediI
ency. Our run-of-the-mine pohyI
ticians, however, learn early
that the easiest way to hold
friends and office is to avoid all
controversial issues and sue
cumb to pleasing and harmless
generalities. ~
If it is necessary for a MEM
Der of Congress to make a
house-to-house canvass for votes
Tor reelection, then there is
something wrong with our po-
hdcal setup or else the mem
Der Of Congress has too little
confidence in the work he has
, done. If he has established a
creditable record he should be
willing to let his constituents
pass judgement without his maxi
ing a vigorous campaign at the
expense Of his public response
bilities.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-29
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven OF these
test questions Turn to the
woman's page for the answers.
I. Complete the following bib
heal phrase: a fly in the -"
2. In which ocean is the island
OF Madagascar
). OF these four men. which
one was not called the Father
Of the American Navy" Joshua
Humphreys. John Barry. John
Paul Jones and David Farragut7
4. Name the capital Of Para
quay.
5 For what industry Is Grand
Rapids. Mich, famous
8. Which two of the following
metals are allowed 10 make or
binary solder: Aluminium. cop
per. iron. lead. nickel. TN,
7. What proportion Of Tire
United States senate e elected
every two years
& What relation was John
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-29
PULSE OF
THE PU BLIC

Editor. The Times: In answer
TO y. L. Goodwin. Fridays
Times on old age pensions: He
says out Of state persons and
non-citizens, including Japanese,
Will benefit by drawing the old
age grant Goodwin had better
read the pension law again. II
he ever has read IL.
have also had TO drink wheat
ard bread crust coffee. but I
would not withhold decent
living from the pioneers OF this
state because they are unable
to care for themselves.
Fifty millions for road work
in this state in two years ahead
and at least half Of it IN
needed. Should that come ahead
Of help for the aged who made
this state what it is Goodwin
knows it takes lots of cement
FOR road paving. Did he ever
hear OF the cement trust lobby
at Olympia during legislative
sessions It's there.
Disgruntled taxpayers should
think more before they attack
such a humane and Just law as
the old age grant.
II DICKSON
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-29
Propaganda, Pressure and Persuasion
Are you on a committee ,

II you aren't you're unusual American these days
FOR there are so many committees operating in the
United States at the moment that though
person IN the country must be member of more.
Committees that is trying persuade the American people
to do this that in regard the counrys policies toward
other nations.
Most Of them putting out propaganda. Don't
COLL We got shy of that word during the World
war that II still has disreputabe odor TO
Propaganda, the source and Of which known
and propaganda in the disreputabe the
Democratic and Republican committees during the pres
DENTAL campaign propaganda the literal Of
the word. But their and purpose known TO
and their reguaryssued material propa
ganda in the evil sense.
So with the deuge of material that is being issued on
foreign policy. Much Of il comes frankly from known
who frankly advocate a certain Ii propa
ganda in the that it aims conviction leading TO
action, but il is not propaganda in the sinister
Here is a committee 10 Defend America by Defending
the Allies With 700 local branches and of thou
sands of members this group begins exercise real
in molding public opinion.
Here is a committee For NATURALIZATION in japanese
Aggression"
Here is an american First Committee" directly OPP
posed to the first group named.
Here committees to aid the Chinese the Japanese
the French, the Poles Scandnavians and the people of
almost every nationality of stricken Europe. Nearly all
lean citizens They constitute problem quite different
from that which attacked in forcing agents of foreign
governments to register.
Yet they exercise their influence land some are now
becoming large enough be real pressure groups
relations with other countries
Democratic policies ought be determined after hear
ing all the arguments. These groups advancing the
arguments the basis OF which will decide But it is
likely that before has galaxy of pressure
groups committees and clamored for the Amer
lean
That ear wants to be more decatey tuned than ever
before.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-29

pound Of this food would be
supervised every foot Of the
way from our shores until II
was safely in the stomachs Of
the starving children for whom
intended. To furnish these un-
fortunate children with a vital
necessity of life could surely
neither help the Germans nor
harm the British.
The food would be shipped in
and distributed under supervi-
sion Of neutral commission at
about the same rate as It is con-
sumed. Thus, if the Germans
were treacherous enough to seize
It at some time, the amount they
could lay their hands on would
DO them little good. and would
only cause the British to shut
off further shipments.
What, definitely, can you and
7 do about this? We can write
10 Lord Lothian of the British
embassy. Washington, D. c..
asking that the British relent
their blockade enough to per-
NIT these food shipments. We
can write TO our congressman,
requesting that he use his in
fluence with our government 10
release the cash assets Of the
countries in question to pay for
this food. II you really want to
do something to benefit humani-
ty, here is an opportunity.
H. (. ANDERSON,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-29

In private conferences the
white-hsired and mildly-stubborn
Murray pointed out that John L.
would retain financial control
through his presidency Of the
United Mine Workers. He dis
covered also that Lewis still il
the most popular figure in the
Industrial union movement. as
the ovation given him demon
strated. Nor did the presence
Of New Dealish Sidney Hillman
make for harmony. His acuv-
ties inspired working CIO-ers TO
close ranks behind their old
chieftain.
Both Lewis and Hillman final
" agreed that Murray would be
given free hand in formulating
and executing policies. especially
in a drive 10 GUST communists
from the councils. According to
an unwritten agreement. Joseph
Curran Of the maritime unions
will act and speak as John LIS
representative in the inner cir
cles. So the solidarity of the
Nurrav-Lewis- Hillman pact can
be judged by the manner IN
which Martinez Currsn be-
HAYES.
Two members OF the federal
communications o m mission
/ Paul A. Walker and Fred I.
Thompson-have stirred hor-
nets nest in official and unof-
fetal radio circles by allegedly
high-handed treatment Of legal
protest against more drastic SUI
pervision of independent radio
licensees. Even the interests
which stand to benefit from the
proposed ruling are indignant
As counsel for the indepen-
dents. Paul NJ. Segsl filed a sui
phurous brief against a commits
sion proposal TO supervise con-
tracts between the three broad
casting chains and affiliates.
Segsl asserted that his 227
Independent radio sta
tions-preferred the system Of
contrsctursl bargaining TO more
stringent government reguls-
ton. He sssailed the idea as
"comunistic. fsscistic and diets-
torisl.- even though II might
satisfy some Of his clients. An
gered over the language Of the
protest. the two members re-
sorted 20 what some Of their COZ
leagues brand as indiscreet tao
tics.
They telegrSphed Segal's 22T
clients asking them whether
they had seen and approved the
lawyers brief before il was sub
mitted TO the commission. As a
result Of this threatening action
and attitude. about 40 radio sta
tions-whose licenses nsy be re-
voked 81 the pleasure Of the
eommission-hzve resigned from
the association which Seg2l rep
resents The episode has sharp
ened demands for 8 COMPRESSION
al investigation OF the FEC.
Government experts believe
that they have discovered loop
holes in the johnson act which
will permit either direct or in
direct financial aid 10 Great
Britain when her funds for
American purchases become ex-
hsusted. That will happen with
IN six months or . year. depend
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-29
StOrieSin
Stamps
South America Builds
New Eost-West Roilrood
$1,000.

ALTHOUGH railroads have
"A Jagged behind sirwsys In
South American transport, con-
struction OF new trsnscontinen-
tai line from Santos. Brazil, 70
africa, Chile, will open vast pro-
ductive areas Of the interior TO
settlement and development. AL
but $50 miles Of the line has been
completed
Chile directed attention 70 its
state railroads with the stamp
above. AS the illustration shows,
locomotive and railroad rolling
stock are Of U. s. design.
Mountains and rivers have
made railroad construction diff
cul. in the republics 10 the south
As early as 1890, an interconn-
mental system from Y. 6. 70 Ar
gentina and Chile was proposed,
and the I0,227-rnile route sur
veyed, but the line has never
been completed.
IN 1925 Argentina. Chile. Bo-
Iva and Peru were linked oy
rail, but this route is not direct
The shorter TRANSMITTING line.
from Valparaiso. Chile. 70 Buenos
Aires. Argentina. was damaged oy
food several years ago and recon-
st.uction has been delayed
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-29

Editor. The Times: Haven't
the people Of our country,
founded for religious freedom.
more cause for gratitude to God
than any country on the face Of
the earth?
Isn't il heartening TO see so
many truly living the Christian
life and doing everything in
their power TO upbuild the
Christian church. the source Of
inspirational power and true
character throughout the ages.
so our democracy may not meet
the fate of many countries
abroad where too many stilled
their conscience by throwing
their religion overheard so that
they might plunge into the most
terrible jungle life Of history?
Doesn't history show that
every nation that neglected the
nurture Of their spiritual life
in soft living and questionable
pleasures has fallen
Who could hope TO have the
fortitude Of the Pilgrim fathers.
whom all 50 revere, when they
attend the present day moves
Of crime, drinking. scandal. and
questionable living and the most
terrible saloons called taverns
on Sunday instead o. the church
as the Pilgrim fathers where
God endued them with power TO
overcome the obstacles Of the
coming week
Let Us heed the great leaders
OF al times and return 70 the
church Of our fathers before We
lose our vision Of what consti-
tutes a great democracy. Then,
and then only. will we Re able
10 assist those nations who have
thrown aside all vestiges Of the
civilized world and resorted TO
the old time jungle way Of life
where force alone prevailed.
As we approach the blessed
Xmas season may We be able
10 give them q vision OF the
blessed Christ who came 70
bring peace and good will 70
al mankind
ELLA BRINGOLF.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-29
HOROSCOPE
FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 20

This In an uncertain day in
planetary direction. but benefic
aspects dominate. II is favor
able to the advancement OF ones
plans. Construction work is well
directed. but 1t may slow down
under this oonfiguration.
Heart and Home: Women are
fairly fortunate under this con-
figuration which encourages
them TO sensible. practical in
terests. Artificial manners will
be discarded with cosmetics in
coming months when service to
humanity will overcome the self
conferred traits common among
modern girls. Nursing and the
care Of children will be studied.
Under q new order Of things
those who pursued pleasure will
follow high callings in which
service and sacrifice are neces-
sary. Again the simple life will
be sought OF necessity by many
who will find happiness in II.
Business Affairs: Financial
problems will be met by many
small businessmen at this time
when big corporations are en-
gagged on government contracts.
Unusual economic conditions
will develop and foresight will
be necessary to avoid serious
difficulties. Farmers are TO bene-
fit through extraordinary de-
mands upon them for the prod
ucts OF the earth.
National Issues: The discipline
necessary for preparedness is TO
arouse stub born opposition
among persons who preach the
perils OF dictatorship. Recogni-
ton OF the fact that the world
has changed. and with IL the
United States. is imperative in
the proper Establishments as
thousands OF American young
men are withdrawn from civil
life. Again women will assume
important positions in the Of
fees and shops of the country.
II is TO be remembered that
wars are responsible for re-
novsl Of women's industry from
the home.
International Affairs: Upris-
ings and conflicts viii disturb
many small nations as the net.
work OF intrigue is spread over
the entire globe While dicts.
tors are plotting against the
peace OF nations that desire &c
remain undisturbec. interna
troubles are brewing In Ger
many. Italy and Spain. Disease
and starvation are 20 become
means Of preventing the con
summation Of overpowering am
billions.
Persons whose hirthdate II 1,
have the sugury Of ups and
downs in the coming year
Tempta ton 10 extravsgsne.
should be overcome.
Children born on this ds,
probably will be restless in ma
ture and difficult 20 direct
Independent and energetic. the,
may be irresponsible. especial.
IN money mattsrA
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-29

week there viii have been three
4l5-foot modern merchant
ships launched therefrom.
Those bare facts are As hard
10 appreciate as was the fiasco
whereby GO mslion dollar,
four-month-old bridge could fall
down. on their face they are
incredible.
So, although We can't quar-
rel with their rights. neither
must we approve Of the attitude
prevalent around STSC that
such things should happen every
day and be taken so doggone
much for granted. This depart
ment possibly because it is get
ting senile, but never mind the
reason thinks the STSC gang is
smart to accomplish what they
have in the short time they have.
and il doesn't care to be pushed
around for saying so, thank
you.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-29
SlO0,0OO,0OO TO Throw Away

Some people must have money.
Every wagering record in the United States shat
tered by New Yorks recently racing in which
sporting citizens tossed $1o3 29 into the parmutuel
machines Besides which, IL $50 people found time each
and day of the to out and watch horses
run around in q circle.
The fellow who first noticed that horse
faster than another the founder of big
business. These New Workers contributed s5,15797145
in the state and who is better mark for taxes
on the ability pay" principle than the people who
afford toss hundred million dollars year out
the pony track
The average toss-away per person per day was $50.
Yet we'll bet there lacking citizens among
this throng who could be heard mutter from time to
time, Things tough"
As long remember, draft always has helped
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-29

Progress Notes: Out
around the STSC. major
maritime accomplishment : 5
have become so common
place that after a visit there
a DAY or so ago We are dis
gusted enough % relish a
bit Of literary ear-pinnlng-
back.
A year ago We Inspected the
very same spot -Four hoboes'
shacks. weeds decayed timbers
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-29

ing on the capacity of our in
dustries TO turn out goods and
weapons.
The johnson act. according TO
the legal sharpshooters. does not
bar outright loans or gifts Of
money from this government TO
Britain, provided they are spe-
officially authorized by the con-
gress. The law makes no ref
erence TO the gift or transfer of
material such as food. machine
tools and weapons. Nor does il
prohibit a trade like the destroy
er-bases deal. That deal. it IS
recognized in retrospect. set a
precedent for ignoring the fact
that Great Britain still owes us
billions from the World war.
Public sentiment is shifting TO
the point where it might favor
any one OF these transactions. in
the belief of the White House
and the state department. The
idea that Britain is fighting our
battle has been well told and
well sold. especially as both can
didates expounded il in the re-
cent political campaign. Private
polls indicate that the boys and
girls on Capitol hill are begin
ming TO heed the huilt-up change
in viewpoint.
Publicity recently centered on
the somewhat novel electric tor
pedo boats has obscured-snd so
has naval secrecy-Unele Sam $
exploits with the more conven-
tional submarine.
Our naval builders Uttered at
reports that Germany is now
building a supersub weighing
$500 tons Berlin has since
denied the story. confirming
forecasts here that Hitler is con-
centrsting on fiye-and-ten craft
OF about 80 tonsD Our newest
underwater ships Approximate
$500 tons. attain unprecedented
speed. provide living quarters
which maintain morale as never
before. Most important Of all,
they are equipped with more
torpedo tubes than any known
submarine sflost, giving them
fire superiority. How many
tubes they carry is deep naval
secret.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-29

and piles Of
rubble W ere
all that popu-
lated the des-
olate scene.
In the space
Of q brief
tw e lvemonth,
an ultra-mod-
EN- Shipyard
worth n a T Y
millions OF dol
lars has been
hililt and hv
the end Of this
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-29

Sonovox Larynx. the device in
effect is a tiny buzzer which,
held close To the esophagus, Gre
stes sound in the larynx. thus
replacing the vocal cords. BY
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-29
c. RINEHART.
18th Group, McChord Field.

Well. let's not have any fights
in the air corps. The record
shows for the Sugar Bowl New
Orleansl games. settling your
question: le37-Santa Clara Fl,
Louisiana State "a; 193s-Santa
Clara s. Louisiana mot Louis
lana state 0. Texas Christian
beat Louisiana State 3 TO in
the 1896 Sugar Bowl game and
Texas Christian beat Carnegie
Is to 7 in the 1889 game. Santa
Clara and Texas Christian did
not meet in the Sugar Bowl.
Checking the records back few
years, and it's hard on the eyes,
find no record OF Santa Clara
T.C.U. games anywhere else.
What may be misleading the
boys are two games Santa Clara
played with Texas A. 4 M, won
In 1888 by Santa Clara I 10 o
and by Texas A. 4 NJ. last year,
7 to ). That shows IL doesn't
pay 10 trust your memory.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-29
An Inside Picture OF Finon.
Ii u II / ciol and Political America
BY RAY TUCKER

WASHINGTON-Phip Murray refused to suppant
John L. Lewis as CLIO president until he wrested pledges
from his powerful predecessor and New Deal spokesman
that he would be his boss. Even then required the
urgngs of Catholic cergymen close to the labor move
nnent tn persuade him o accent.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-29
APPEAL FOR AID TO
REFUGEE CHILDREN

Editor. The Times: This is an
appeal 10 parents, whose hearts
will instinctively respond to the
plight Of more than Is millions
OF children. so like our own, left
BY the insane eruelties Of war 10
face the winter just ahead in
the helpless misery Of starva-
ton. II makes no difference
whose fault it was-all that mat
tiers now is that they are there,
a vast throng of them. scattered
over the hapless lands Of Nor
way. Finland. Poland. Holland
and Belgium. Shall We here in
America. whose hearts are so
easily touched at the suffering
of our own, not try to help these
desperately helpless children in
their hour Of need l cannot
think that we VIII fail in this
not those OF Is who have seen
children suffer. or who have
known what II is to be cold and
hungry. For further details re-
gsrding this situation. please
read an article in the Nov. %
issue Of Golfers.
No doubt you are thinking
that you would like 10 90 some
thing. or give something, to
remedy such = situation. But
Il you were assured that you
could do this without its costing
you a penny-thst, on the con-
trsry. the relief Of starvation in
Europe would De a boon TO bust
ness in America-you might find
Il hard 10 believe. Yet such,
indeed. Is the ease.
The countries previously men
toned have beseeched our gov
eminent 10 release their assets
impounded in this country 50
that they may be used for the
purchase Of surplus fOodstuffs
Cutting our markets. A prac-
teal plan has been worked out
IN meuculous detail biased upon
wide experience gained in the
first World War BY which every