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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-30

Sidney Hillman, the leading
spokesman of the opposition to
Lewis, has been made a sacri-
fetal goat. In some measure.
the fault has been his own. He
promised more than he could
perform. Most of the CLIO fol-
lowed him, instead of Lewis, IN
the election on the theory that
the president, in a third term.
would act on their behalf with
greater vigor. Now Hillman is
left without any comeback when
the left-wingers taunt him about
the appointment OF Harry Mills
to ]. Warren Madden's place on
the Labor Board and about the
award of fat aircraft engine
contract to Henry Ford.
The clio depended upon Hill
man to prevent such acts. His
failure TO do so has seriously
undermined his chances of lead
ership. The rank and file may
now agree with Lewis that 1t
can't depend on the government
to advance its interests. but
must fight for them aggressive
" itself. They may be less in
clined to follow Hillman into an
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS reunion
with the AFL.
There's a grave danger for the
administration in Hillman's loss
OF control in the CLIO. While
labor trusted and was willing 10
follow him. he could use his posi-
ton as defense commissioner TO
steele industrial disputes quietly
and peacefully. So far, he has
done this with notable success.
But, if the fight spirit prevails
in the ClO. this country is likely
To suffer the most serious siege
OF strikes in its history.
They won't be easy for the
New Deal TO quell If they once
get started. Farsighted admin
istrationites believe they can be
prevented only by convincing
labor that the much-heralded ma
tional unity won't be achieved
exclusively at its expense This
objection to giving defense con-
tracts to labor law violstors is
no mere within Of the workers.
It's something they consider
vital 10 their welfare.
The more sober and tolerant
New Dealers are convinced that
the administration must act
forthrightly 10 persuade labor
Of two things: One. that labor
legislation will be stsunchly up
held. two. that employer. aren't
going to reap rich rewards out
OF the defense program.
clio leaders came away from
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-30
HOROSCOPE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 80

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 80
Adverse planetary aspects
dominate on this last day of the
month. There may be much dis
content and unrest under this
rule of the stars. Treachery
and double-dealing are indicated
in international affairs.
Heart and Home: Women may
be irritable and unhappy under
this sway which encourages men,
tai depression. AS the stars pre-
sage for wives and mothers the
supreme task of keeping the
homes of the land up to the
stan dard of American life,
strength of purpose is impera-
tive. College girls should make
the best of each days opportuni-
ties for inspiration and service.
Prevalence OF deceit is indicated
under this sway. Friends may
be disappointing.
Business Affairs: Importers
who have lost the sources of the
merchandise in which they dealt
are to profit through the estab-
lishment of industries. wiped out
in Europe, here in the United
States. Ancient arts and handi-
crafts will be taught. Glassware
of rare beauty will be manufac-
tured, as will the perfumes for
which France has been long
famous.
National Issues: Patriotism
expressed in acts instead of
words will be a means of help
ing the nation at this time when
IL is easy to criticize. The need
of personal sacrifice must be
recognized as economies are
necessary for taxpayers. Econ
omy must extend TO government
which has become too complex
to be thoroughly efficient and
too costly to be truly demo-
cratic. Reforms will be recon-
mended and sgitated in the COM
ing year.
international Affairs: Hitler
Is said to have had five astrolo-
gers. one of whom died mysteri-
ously. He is said to have timed
each OF his astonishingly sue
cessful acts of aggression by the
stars winch now are not so prom
Using. and are believed to be the
cause for certain changes of his
terrible plans. announced but
unfulfilled. Marshal Hermann
Goering xso has an astrologer.
Goiering's stars are said to be
more proptious than those of
Hitler.
Persons whose birthdate II is
have the srury of a year OF I'M
expected experiences. Elderly
relatives may be difficult.
Children born on this day prob
ably will be emotional and I'M
questionable. They should be
carefully DIRECTED. for they may
be endowed with unusual gifts
of intellect.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-30

Stamps
South Americas Condor
Power Dives for Fun

WHEN a condor wants TO frolic.
=" he power dives"-folds his
wings and falls 1000 feet or more,
reaching a speed estimated al 1870
miles an hour. His huge wings
are suddenly extended. and ne
scars sloft 70 repeat the perform
ance.
This vulture Of the Andes. pic
tured on Ecusdor's stamp above.
and his California cousin, are the
largest birds in the air. Wings
measure 10 feet from tip 10 tip in
many adult specimens. They feed
on carrion and the structure OF
their feet bellies stories that they
attack living animals.
The condor IS q last link with
the prehistoric age Of saoer-
toothed tigers. elephants. camels
and sloths OF Americas Pleisto-
Gene period. Skeletsl remains OF
condors twice as large as modern
species have been found in the
asphalt pits OF California. Al
though abundant in South Amer
ica, the California condocs have
been decreasing and conservation
authorities are making every
efog. 70 protect tbs bircS
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-30

the cost OF living for the city
people, would it not Then the
workers in industry would de-
mand higher wages and get 1t,
because they have the power.
This would raise prices of in
dustrial products. Right there
and then you farmers would
again lose your parity prices.
You farmers are in the same
position as the racing dogs chas-
ing the mechanical hare on the
race tracks. You will not catch
the parity. Not unless you re-
move the cause. Remember. the
city people have the leverage.
they have two times as many
votes as the rural people.
OSCAR c. ERICKSON.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-30

stairhosrds cresk. walls srs
stained and the Jail odor. oncs
noticeable only n the lower cor
ud7r. now reaches 10 the hang
mans gallows IN the tower
where capital punishment once
was inflicted.
Anything but art is expressed
in the ragged insulation Of the
utility departments power
wires. or the scraggly brush that
hangs over some Of the side
walks. An artist seeking inspir-
alton for panels that mark the
passing Of time might find 1t
in the fire-blaekened walls and
beams and shattered windows Of
a lower Pacific avenue building.
but 10 the casual observer II
looks as II nobody cared.
What the old timer Vas
leading up 10 WAS this;
There never was n time IN
Tacoma when there was 80
much reason for n campaign
on things to he done, 50 why
not get behind Mayor Harry
Gains program and create
some Of the art atmosphere
which Tacoma and the rest ot
the nation Is talking this
week.
And another thing, as Major
Hoople might say. there's that
ugly looking bench at the edge
of the curb in the bus zone at
Ninth and Pacific. BY no stretch
of the imagination could it even
represent that type of art known
as "cubist" Few persons sit
on tits just an ugly oostruc-
ton that bothers bus passengers.
Why doesn't somebody move II
back 10 the inside of the walk
n
drunken soldier in hotel" in
the south part of the city few
nights ago has raised the ques-
ton of what has become Of the
law passed not too many years
ago TO put stop to gun totins.
The law required the registra-
ton of all firearms, and any
person who carried a gun was
supposed to have a good reason
for it. This murder was COM
mitted when a civilian pulled a
gun from his pocket and threat
ened to shoot the drunken
soldier if he did not leave the
building and was killed with his
own gun in the scuffle that fol-
lowed. II would be interesting
to know why this civilian car
ried gun; if he had a permit
to do so, and if his gun was
registered as the law requires.
II the members Of the Ia
come city council which once
upon a time passed an ordinance
limiting automobiles to a maxi
mum speed of u miles an hour
can see what is going on down
here today the sight must make
them dizzy. Their II miles an
hour maximum has been in
creased by edict to % miles an
hour. yet every day that speed
is doubled, and more.
Cars travel on NJ street, an
arterial through residence
section, at 40 to 50 miles; on
Division avenue they 20 at so;
on Stadium way there seems
to be no limit: its the same on
South Tacoma way unless
there is a traffic policeman or
state patrol car in sight.
It couldn't be. could it, that
this practice has anything TO do
with the killings on streets and
highways?
And while on the subject,
some of the College of Puget
Sound lads who drive flivvers,
should learn TO read. Those let
tiers. STOP. at the point
where the campus drive enters
Lawrence street. don't mean
anything to them Maybe some
day a traffic officer will have
time to 60 out there and or
ganize class with a pad OF
traffic tickets for a text book
Same might do for the Stadium
lads who have become expert al
making flivver cut the corners
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-30
ToDAY's COMMON ERROR

Each. every. either. neither,
some one. somebody. every one,
everybody, no one. nobody. one.
and n person. require singular
verbs and pronouns as: Each Of
the suspected men Was held"
everyone opened his mot their
winoowa-"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-30
PULSE OF
THE PU BLIC
ELECTION AFTERMATH

Editor The Times: / note a
great hullabaloo in the press
pertaining to the defeat of c. c.
Dill. many blaming the Repub-
lican party machine of unfair
ness. l voted for Dill because l
believed him to be a true Demo-
crat. yet I have more confidence
in the integrity of Langlie than
in some Democrats who were
elected. and believe that he will
do his duty.
AS an observer OF current
events who chooses to do his
own thinking, my verdict is that
Dill was defeated due to the ac-
Invites of a state official who
initiates dictators in some of
his official acts. He started to
defeat Dill in the primary. but
failing. he did what he started
to do by congratulating Dill on
Dill's victory in the primary.
This strategic act led many
true Democrats to suspicion that
there was collision between him
and Dill and that Dill was to
perpetuate the present pork
barrel" gubernatorial policies
and retain in office all the ma
chine pork barrel political
drones." l know many old age
pension advocates who had in
tended voting for Dill who
changed and voted for Langlie
due to the above mentioned sus-
picion. F. u. f.
Ri. l, Box 75-B. Chehalis.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-30
SEA-

Old Timer Sees Things Not
In Accord with Art We@
Murder Brings Up That
Anti-Gun Totine Law
Some Observations on
Treffie Killings
An old reader Of The Tines
who keeps close track 81 this
column noted the reference IS
10 what constitutes art After
having been told what art Is
besides statuarv and painting.
he suggests that Tacoma people
should be reminded Of some
things that by the widest stretch
Of the imagination cannot be
construed as art.
He started with the city hall.
Once upon time u vas
thing Of beauty. There vas a
freshness about the exterior Of
Roman pressed brick and terra
Gotta trim. The interior fin
ish of polished hardwood. tinted
walls and tile floors suggested
affluence as well as artistic
taste.
And now what do We see
The Pacific avenue lobby said
he, looks like the entrance to a
secondhand shop on the other
side of the tracks. The Com
merce street entrance isn't
much better. The finish Of
the woodwork u dulled. The
walls are patchy and stained.
Tiles In the floor are loose.
Treads IN the stairs creak like
the old rocking chair that
came over In the Nayflower.
Altogether II has a very much
run-down-at-the-h appear
ance. II even smells stale.
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the earth.

the earth.
I. Is the name Cuba a Spanish
or an Indian word.
q Which state leads in the
number Of native sons who have
become president OF the L. s.
.. How many United States
senators does each state have
10. Who said. Caesars wife
must be above suspicion"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-30
TIcuT An Inside Picture OF Finan-
Ll0 II i ciol and Political America
BY RAY TUCKER
WASHINGTON

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES leaders admit doIetully
that labor looks almost remote before the
election John L. Lewis may be out but he isn't down. He
continues to be the most potent influence in the COand
perhaps in the whole American labor movement Ironically
it has been FDR who has enabled him to retain regain
his ctr nth
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-30
FIRST IRON WORKS

F1kST IRON WORKS.
The first foundry in the United
States bore the odd name of
Company of Undertakers for the
Iron Works" Established in
Lynn tnow SsugusO, Mass, in
1912, by John Winthrop, Jr., and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-30
PIE CHAMPION

PIE CHAMPION
Mrs. T. II. Millikan of Mary
vile, Mo. has been turning out
nearly 10 pies day for the past
"a years. She does all the work
herself and uses no modern
equipment.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-30
GRAPES OF WRATH

Editor, The Times: Many of
you have either read the book
titled Grapes of Wrath" or have
seen the movie. The characters
of the story are family by the
name of Joab. The Joabs were
starved out of the dust bowl"
section and migrated to Califor-
MIA in search of work on the
farms.
A great many people sympa-
thize with the Joabs and say
that it is a great injustice that
people in America are treated
that way. But OF course the
sympathizers say that they can
do nothing about 1.-THE cap
italists are to blame. IL is al
ways the people with more
money that is the cause of all
injustice.
During this political campaign
we heard much oratory from
both parties in which the speak
ers promised TO give the farm
ers parity prices or a just share
Of the national income. Sounds
good. but they did not say what
has caused the disparity. This
disparity has not always existed.
Why not remove the cause A
good doctor always looks for the
cause OF the disease A poll
ncian is more interested IN
votes
Before the World war Nc. l.
the farmers were receiving
parity prices. That was before
we aodicated TO the stabilizers.
the regimenters. the bureau
Gratis. and labor leaders. They
seem 10 be a product Of the war.
and We have had neither peace.
justice or q sound economy since
they took US over.
Suppos the government
should fix the prices Of the
farmers products on a par with
wages and prices in industrial
production This would RAISE
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-30

From the city hall he went
10 the Pierce county court house.
The outside still represents the
finest of that type Of archi-
lecture in America. but the in
terror has gone the way of the
city hall. Floor tiles arc loose,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-30
ANOTHER ROUND ON
ELECTION AFTERMATH.

Editor, The Times: Round and
round these election aftermath
letters go and when they will
stop nobody knows. The writer
took exception to friend Shorts
article which had to do with
the Willkie nomination in that
it more or less insinuated the
proceedings were slightly cut
and dried. I refer to one Incl
dent from the Philadelphia con-
vention which leads me to be-
lieve Mr. Willkie was nominated
without the use of a michophone
in the basement of the hall.
Governor Stassen 'phoned him at
the end of the second ballot, I'VE
could use Pennsylvania 70
votes at this point-shall I talk
with Joe Pew >" Wilkes answer
was no" He wanted no strings
tied to his nomination.
A Mrs. Diseth has verbally as
sailed me for my attack on
friend Short and among other
things accuses me of being
poor loser. A gloating winner is
as bad - and We wonder how
much longer the stand With
Roosevelt" stickers will remain
in the car windows.
have re-read my previous
article several times and do not
get the connection between il
and Mrs. Diseth's remarks re-
garding Willkie keeping us out
of war. She further states
no one man could do that" con-
trary to our presidents state
ment he will do so.
The writer does heartily dis
agree with Mrs. Diseth that only
a seasoned politician should run
for an office such as president.
Such logic might easily recon-
mend a man for the fourth. fifth
and sixth terms against anv
competition but after all that
would only be breaking a ira
dition.
About seeding from the
Union, We would never need
worry about that II we had a Re
publican president Abe Lincoln
kept the South from doing il
years ago even though It lost
their vote for his party ever
since. r. y. OLSON.
P. S: Keep your eve or this
fellow Willkie IN the next four
years-he hasn't been buried yet
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-30
An APPRECIATION

Editor The Times: Our or
gsnization wishes to thank you
for the generous space you gave
US in publishing our meeting
places and dates which were
held all over Pierce county.
Your cooperation. along with
that Of other firms. was the in
spirauon which caused our men,
bers 10 work so hard for what
We felt was a just cause. Thank
ing you again.
WILLKIE-McNARY CLUB,
A. D. FAY, Executive Sec'y.
A 3. COMFORT.
F. & EVANS.
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Take heed yourselves II thy brother respass against
thee rebuke him. and he repent forgive hmLuke II 81
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-30

Roberts Bridges. 1t turned out
the first American made fire
engine and first Colonial coins.
Still standing is the Iron Works
House." home of Joseph jerks,
master mechanic.
Tomorrow: Andrews Raiders.
Evening star., 1940-07-13
Architects Modified
To Aid Defense PROGRAM

Hundreds Of responses are being
received daily to the national de-
fense questionnaire sent recently by
the American Institute Of Architects
to more than 14,500 members Of
the profession throughout the coun-
try, Edwin Bergstrom, president of
the institute, says in a letter to
President Roosevelt.
Replies are being assembled at the
national headquarters of the insti-
tute here, where a complete in
ventory of architectural facilities,
personnel and resources will be
placed at the service of the Govern
ment.
THE architects responding have
been classified according to their
capacities and availability for i'm
mediate service by our field work.
ers-members Of our Committee on
Preparedness, enc in each of the
10 districts into which we divided
the country for the purpose. Mr..
Bergstrom's letter states. 1.-THE
architects are being listed in Wash
lngton according to such classifica-
tions. their regional districts, and
alphabetically.
THE institute has taken this
census Of the architects and CLASH
fed them in order that the Federal
Government shall have available a
dependable list from which it can
select those who can serve 1t best,
Those on the list are ready to go
to work Immediately as firms, indi-
viduals or groups as will best forward
the particular project they are en-
Evening star., 1940-07-13

old bronze Chinese pieces, which my
maid decided to polish with steel
WOOL
Answer: My suggestion is to have
the pieces refinished by a dealer or
maker of bronze statuary. If you
wish to try the job yourself, write
to the Copper and Brass Research
Association at 420 Lexington avenue,
| New York City, and ask for their
bulletin on the antiquing of brass
and bronze
Kitchen Ceiling.
Question: The ceiling in the kit
chen of my home is in very bad con-
dition and in need of repair. Is
gypsum board as good as plaster?
Can either Of these be put up over
the old ceiling? What is the diff
ference in cost between plaster and
the board?
Answer: Plaster is preferable, but
for repair work the gypsum board
is more widely used as it is easier
to put up. 1t can be applied over
the old plaster, which is not the
case with new plaster. Your local
contractors can furnish the esti-
mates.
Paint for Cellar Floor.
Question: What is the best way
to paint cellar floor? I have been
told that cellar dampness would
cause paint to peel.
Answer: Ordinary floor paints
should not be used on cellar floors,
because of the probability of damp
ness, which would make the paint
peel or remain sticky. You can now
get a suitable paint made with a
synthetic resin or rubber base. These
paints are not affected by dampness.
Fire Alarm in Cellar.
Question: Is there any type of
Evening star., 1940-07-13

fire detector that would give an
alarm If fire should break out In
the basement? We have two fire
ext:nguishers in the house, but
would not be able to use them If q
fire should occur at night.
Answer: There are different types
OF fire alarm systems suitable for
your purpose. You can also get
an automatic type of fire extin-
guisher which would be suitable for
basement installation. For the
names of firms making such equip
ment, write to the Architects
Samples Exhibit, 1o1 Park avenue,
New York City.
Stained Wall.
Question: My house is built of
cinder blocks, painted white. I
have had it painted twice, but rust
spots appear and paint turns yell
low. What can I do?
Answer: Very evidently the Gin
ders used in making the blocks
were not clean; they contained i'm
purities that are the cause of the
staining. If the spots always ap-
pear in the same places, only a few
blocks are at fault. If the yellow
ing occurs all over, it may be be-
cause the cinders contained oil. A
Evening star., 1940-07-13

gagged for. If 1t will be of further
aid we stand ready to advise in
the selection Of those who are best
fitted to plan any particular work
and to form them into groups under
able leadership wherever a group
service Is indicated"
In letter sent to the Secretaries
Of War, Navy and State and to the
heads Of other governmental de-
partments, Mr.. Bergstrom declares
that "skillful and expeditions plan.
ming is essential in this emergency.