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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-29
JAPANESE PARADOX

JAPANESE PARADOX
Strange As II seems. although
Japan has been for years the
worlds largest producer OF real
silk, today 1t leads the world in
production of silks biggest COM
petltor--rayoni SILK production
in Japan. 1889, totaled $4,000, 900
pounds, while In the same period
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-29

sral government for generous
OUTLAWS on relief. Warning is
given that the events Of the
summer will require unity Of
thought and action for the
welfare of the nation.
Persons whose birthdate it Is
have the augury OF a year OF
difficulties that may be over
come successfully. The young
may meet opposition from par
ents In their love affairs. The
year viii be memorable for
changes.
Children born on this day
may be strong in win and deep
in emotional reactions. They
may have exceptional intellec-
tual gifts accompanied by kindly
natures
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-29
NEW SYSTEM FOR RELIEF
MEASURING URGED

Editor. The Times: To effect
an improvement in our relief and
social security service 1 want to
propose the substitution of the
point-factor system to replace
our present method Of certifying
eligibility for the vsriou7 forms
OF relief.
Apparently for some time to
come society will have to aid in
caring for children. the aged.
and the unfortunate. This will
be done through pensions. grants
maid, work programs and direct
relief. In each instance some
system will be used to designate
those eligible. Lest personal and
political preference become q
factor in determining who shall
be eligible for these services, IL
would be wise for us 10 use a
more impersonal system TO fe-
termine eligibility; a simple sys-
tenn by which determination of
need and the comparison of in
dividual cases could be easily
made.
The point-factor system would
be adequate for this purpose and
1t would remove any element of
mystery in addition TO making
the political or personal factor
Impossible OF application.
There are certain predetermin-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-29

Blessed the man that waIketh In the counsel Of the
uAgody standeth In the way of Sinners stitch In
the seat Of The scornful--Psalm IL
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-29

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR
Do not say. Il expect his
mother is quite feeble;" say.
suppose"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-29

Vancouver Enfertains
First White Child
An Occasion Is Recalled
By Printer Jack Browne
Town Springs Up TO
Meet Canadian Pacific
Northern Pacific Hurried
On 10 Tacoma
THINGs are happening this
L day in Vancouver, b. c., that
will recall to the older genera
ton some OF the stirring times
in Tacoma in the eighties. The
Vancouver affair Is a reception
honoring Miss Margaret Nc
Neill, of Portland, first white
child born in the British Column
bia metropolis. She arrived In
Vancouver Friday for series
of official functions and the
party continued through Satur-
day.
Just why this particular time
should be chosen TO honor the
first white child born In the
newly incorporated city in 1885
is not clear. Whatever the rea-
son, 1t was quite a party. 1t
ended late Saturday afternoon
when Miss Mcneil was pre-
scented with a gold pendant in
the design OF the Vancouver
coat-of-arms
Tn. reception to Miss Mcneil
was of particular interest to
John II. Browne, member of The
Times composing room staff.
He recalls that fifty-four years
ago things were happening in
Vancouver. The town had just
been Incorporated and the Ca
madam Pacific construction
crews were driving the last
spikes In the transcontinental
Canadian Pacific lire. He was
in Vancouver at that time be-
cause his father had been trans
ferred from Toronto to become
station agent Fl Vancouver.
Vancouver. like Tacoma, had
sprung up out of the grass roots
almost in a night, and for the
same reason-the building of q
railroad. In 1885 the site OF the
city was covered by q dense
forest. The only buildings were
few wooden shacks. In Febru-
airy. 1886. with the assurance
that the terminus Of the Cana
dian Pacific would be on Bur-
rard inlet. the settlement, then
known as Granville. was incor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-29
Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes Things

To receive attention IN this coll
umn letters must give name and
address OF writer. Only initials
ell Be published when requested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15

There's plenty of free parking
space at all times; or take any
bus leaving 10th and D Streets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15
Defense Farley Hears How Maxi
War Units Were DecentruIized
Production Equipment Moved to Forms
Before HostiIities, Commissioner Says

Germany's secret scheme to de-
centralize the manufacture o! vital
war machinery and material, carried
out prior to the outbreak Of hostil-
tiles, was explained today at q Ma
tional Defense Conference at the
Carlton Hotel.
Harris B. Drury. Defense Commits
sion engineer, discussing the topic
Farming Out Practices at Home
and Abroad" told how Germany,
before the war. laid the groundwork
for system Of decentrah1ed pro-
duction.
The Nazis dispatched crates Of
machinery to villages and farms,
with the explanation that Germany
would make bid to capture the
world toy market, he said, and when
the crates were opened, they were
found to contain equipment and in
structions for producing various
parts Of war machinery. Thus. to-
day, there are thousands Of these
scattered units in the rural sections
producing parts which later are as
sembled at q central plant.
The system, which makes bombing
by the enemy more difncult, was
adopted by England In part after
the German invasion Of the Low
Countries, the engineer said.
U. S. Program Discussed.
All phases Of emergency national
defense were discussed by national
leaders in the conference with tech
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15
Kentucky Registrars
Are Invited to Dance

Kentuckians who registered for
selective service In or near the Dis
trict were invited today to attend
1t the willard Hotel tonight . dance
celebrating the Inauguration Of the
first Governor Of Kentucky.
Miss Elizabeth Gould Shankin,
Observation-Disclosures Of the
first Governor, will be queen of the
ball. The invitation to Kentucky
registrants for the draft was is
sued by Neville Miller. president Of
the Kentucky State Society. He
said the society wanted to honor
young men ready to serve their
country, since Kentucky had pro-
vided some Of Americas finest SOL
dierS,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15
ING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. G. FRIDAY NOVEMBER 49, 1870

try II we are to obtain total produc.
ton for total defense In Z reasonable
length Of time.
Sees Plan In Use Here.
Col. George D. Babock, q p. w. A.
management engineer, expressed the
opinion that this farming-ou sys-
tenn can be successfully employed In
the United States.
The experts collected for an in
formal luncheon presided over by
John M. Carmody. Speakers in
cluded Rear Admiral Ben Morccil
and Capt. Charles w. Fisher, q. 8. NJ,
and Hazel Tompkins, who was to
explain what Canadian women are
doing In war work.
The opinion that there Is no
shortage Of labor in this country"
was expressed to the meeting BY
Isadore Lubin, who appeared for
Defense Commissioner Sidney Hill
man. Mr.. Lubin said that while
there still were shortages In certain
industrial centers great reservoir"
remained untapped. He referred to
unemployed persons with technical
skill and to persons now having un-
skilled jobs who are qualified BY
previous experience in certain skilled
trades.
The speaker assured the manage
ment representatives that II they
planned their labor requirements in
advance they would be able to MI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15

the Jobs with suitable men. He adj
vised the managers to begin. now to
plan their future labor needs. /,
Labor's Morale Called Better.
"The morale Of labor has greatly
improved since the defenae pro-
gram was inaugurated," Mr.. Lu-
bin said. THE laboring man feels
he Is . part Of the patriotic pro-
gram. It Is up to you on the man
agement side to make him feel he Il
producing 1t his highest efficiency
while not 1t the same time work
ing himself out Of . job" The labor
spokesman said he referred to STEP
ups IN production with the aid Of
overtime and subsequent lay-of1a
when the production had been OBJ
tanned.
He emphasized the necessity for
safety measures In factories, for
an understanding between laborer
and manager and for adequate
housing in areas near the big in
dustrial plants.
How best to obtain adequate
personnel for defense was discussed
last night at = dinner meeting of
the management society.
Speakers included Arthur g.
Flemming, civil service commission
er; Floyd w. Reeves, executive as
sistant for labor supply. National
Defense Commission, and 1t. Col.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15
Goldman Is Reelected
By Congress Heights Unit

]. Louis Goldman was reelected
president Of the Congress Heights
Citizens Association at a meeting
last night in Congress Heights
School.
Others named were Benson Taylor,
first vice president; Mrs. Maude
Liebrand, second vice president; Mrs
Edna G. Dulin, secretary; Mrs.
Florepce Read. treasurer; Mrs. Alma
Allen, financial secretary, and John
Gutman, trustee.
Chosen as delegates to the Fedora
ton of Citizens Associations were
Mr.. Taylor and E. E. Chapman; to
the Southeast Council, E. J. Read,
r. A. Fletcher and Godfrey R.
Ramey. Members of the Auditing
Committee for the coming year will
be j. M. Mcdonald, Mr.. Read and
Mr.. Chapman.
Mr.. Goldman announced that 10
members of the association had been
appointed as nofI1cial assistants to
boards assisting Selective Service Act
regiStrants in filling out question.
naireS.
The meeting Endorsed a resolution
recommending that some representa-
tive of the Fire Department be APP
pointed to the District Defense
Council.
President Goldman and DR.. I.
Phillips Froham were named as
delegates to a hearing of the Dis
trict Commissioners on laws pro-
viding for a pre-marital blood test
and the prohibition of common law
marriages.
Reports that bridge or tunnel Is
projected for the Anacostia River at
South Capitol street were discussed,
and committee of five was selected
to urge the adoption of the proposal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15

nicians, management experts and
labor representatives.
Speakers included Morris L. Cooke
of the National Defense Advisory
Commission, who explained the pur-
pose Of the conference called here by
the Washington Chapter, Society for
the Advancement Of Management.
He said the experts were summoned
to discuss some Of the problems
which tend to slow up the defense
program.
Percy 8. Brown. New York indus
trial engineer, told the conference
that Germany had succeeded in
sinking large tonnages Of British
shipping because she has perfected
q process for producing submarines
on an assembly line basis. The
engineer said the Germans had
simplifled and standardized their
designs and had stepped up pro-
duction.
Mr.. Brown declared that similar
means must be adopted In this coun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15
Green Silent on Peace
With {. |. O., but Hints
Followers Are Ready
A. T. l. Chief Approves
Predicted Naming Of
Mills to N. l. R. B.
~ the Associated Press.

ny the ASSoClAteo ffebS.
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 15.-
william Green, president Of the
American Federation Of Labor, kept
q tight lip today on any direct talk
of peace with the Congress of In
dustrial Organizations but limited
that his followers were ready for
settlement.
At the same time Mr.. Green, who
arrived last night to prepare for
the A. F. L. convention opening
Monday, approved the predicted ap-
pointment Of DR.. Harry A. Mills,
Chicago economist, to the National
Labor Relations Board.
c. I. o. Sessions Watched.
Refusing point blank to answer
any question on his attitude-or
the A. F. LIS attitude-toward peace
with the G. I. o. headed by John l..
Lewis, Mr.. Green said in an inter-
view:
IT may discuss the problem in my
address Monday. But ! say this
for what conclusions may be drawn
form 1t: The A. F. L. last year ap-
pointed a committee to deal with
the c. I. O."
Then he added:
But nothing came of it because
Lewis would not permit appoint
ment of a committee to deal with
our committee"
Other A. F. of L. officials openly
favoring peace. however, said since
their arrival here they would watch
with sharp interest the c. I. O.
Convention opening Monday in At
1antic City.
Opposes Naming Madden.
Mr.. Green said that DR.. Mills,
whose appointment to the N. L. r. B.
was predicted yesterday In Wash
ington, has always been held in
high regard by us since he served
so excellently and satisfactorily on
the old Labor Board under the
N. r. A."
One purpose Of his visit to Presi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15

dent Roosevelt Wednesday, Mr..
Green said, was to vigorously OPP
pose" disappointment Of J. Warren
Madden, whose N. L. 3. B. term
expired last August. Mr.. Green
said he made no recommendations
for the post.
II consider the convention here"
Mr.. Green said, "the most far
reaching in A. F. of L. history for
these reasons:
I'VE have an all-time high In
membership, the critical interna-
tional situation and the part labor
will be called upon to play in the
national defense program"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15

Lewis b. Hershey, executive Of the
5elective Service Board.
Discussion Of the availability Of
personnel for trained jobs in the
defense service and what is being
done to train the personnel were
led by Aldo L. Rata, technical as
sistant to the chairman Of the Rail-
road Retirement Board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15
Condy Kisses Pay Off
Driving School Teacher
~ the Associated Press.

SPARTANBURG, s. C.-Patrol-
man Hugh Childrers jokingly told
graduates of his School of safe
Driving that fitting gifts for teacher
would be cigar from each boy and
q kiss from each girl.
Came graduation and each girl
dropped q candy kiss into teachers
hat. Childers didn't get the cigars,
either.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15
No DeIoys-No TeIephoning
Necessary for Redemptions

When borrowing money, you get it Immediately;
,Chen redeeming pledges, no ,Uaiting; all Horning
pledges are kept on the premises in burglarproot,
freproot uaults. There's really difference be.
s'ceen borrowing money on your diamonds,
matches, je,celry, guns slveroare and other palu
ables at Mornings than borrowing money on your
stocks and bonds in other loan Institutions.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
u. 5. Has Ample
Supply Of Wool
ny International News Service

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah. Dec.
%. - The United States has an
ample. supply of wool on hand or
Immediately available for all its
normal needs, regardless of de-
mandS made on the commodity by
the national defense program.
That statement was made in
Salt Lake City by F. r. Marshall.
--.-eF.-tt+t4t--. ti+e.--a;S Maternal Nioef-
Growers Association. in reply to
rumors that government defense
purchases would lead 10 a wool
shortage, with a resultant increase
IN price.
Marshall said that besides the
American reserve supply. this
country also has 250.000.O00 pounds
of Australian wool stored here
under an agreement between
Great Britain and the United
States.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
P%hilately Aids
President
study of Foreign
Stamps Comes
in Handy

WASHINGTON. Dec. pa
unique story in connection with
President Roosevelt's role as the
nations number one stamp-col-
lector" was told privately this
week by high official of the gov
eminent.
It concerned a recent cabinet
meeting, during which the ques-
ton of a proposed air base in the
Pacific was raised. The official
said that, when this question
arose. the President took a pencil
from his pocket and sketched a
line drawing of the long, intricate
coastline Of Asia, from Manchu-
kuo in the north. to the Malay
straits in the south, for use in
the discussion.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
Nothing Omitted

When official maps were laid
on a table beside the Presidents
haStily-sketched drawing. the con-
ferees could not help noting that
Mr.. >Roosevelt's map was an al
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
Heavy Clothing Saves
Child in 50-Foot Fall

EAST LIVERPOOL. O..epee.. %.
UNS)-Tws-year-old Martha Joan
Buzzard fell 50 feet down a de-
partment store elevator shaft and
suffered only minor injuries.
Attendants at City Hospital said
that several wooden sweaters. a
snow suit and a heavy cap the
child was wearing probably saved
her life.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

most perfect replica of the printed
map.
Not the slightest indentation in
the long coastline. no feature of
its course, had been omitted by
the President.
And here is where philately en-
tiers the incident. The official.
present at the time. declared the
Chief Executives amazingly acute
sense and broad knowledge of
geography is largely a fruition-
by his own admission of his life
long interest in stamps.
Through his years of study of
foreign stamps and their places
of origin, the President has OBJ
tanned a grasp Of the science of
geography which enables him 10
poSSe&>-a---st+fsal iaE--slsAf-t- 44---i4f.-
physical makeup of the world that
stands him. IN these days of ex-
panding, far-hung defense out
posts, IN very good stead.
A NetU Sidelight
The official went on with a
further Sidehght on the President :
'prepoSSeSsion with philately.
He said that the myth that
the President makes some of his
most crucial decisions while away
on the White House yacht. down
the Potomac. or aboard II naval
vessel al sea. is exactly that-a
myth. and quite untrue. Whether
he privately reaches such conclu-
sionS through his own meditation
IS. of course. a moot question.
But the information was this
the President on such cruises.
spends a great deal Of his time
porting over his stamp collection.
rearrangIng studying and build
ing it.
Gen. Hugh =. Johnson.
"America's Fighting Thinker"
Arfta. n.fIxs fnr tho Times
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

Gen. Hugh :. Johnso :.
"America's Fighting Thinker"
Writes Daily for the Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

The, The delicate shade. you
,snt IN q petal-soIt
lace powder that eIina..
not cake on the .I;n
Famous Lady Estb...
quality and reliability.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

Fitoh's Ideal" Hair Tonic brings new
life TO your hair. Nse Fitoh's with this
especially designed scalp brush and
see how invigorated your scalp feels,
how soft and lustrous your hair looks.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

A marvellous discovery - not
paste, not powder, but a new,
safe LIQUID way to brighten
teeth and freshen the mouth.
Contains no pumice, abrasives,
or alkalis, as safe as water on
tooth enamel.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

The idea ~ suHerinG. uivinq-in 10
functional pain Of mensifuation. has
become old-tashionsd. with hiDOl.
millions Of women keep active and
comfortable risht through their 'ryinq
days.
Evening star., 1940-09-27
Cobweb Narrows
Hunt in Farmhouse
Staying Of Woman =
Police Seek Persons
Who Might Have Had
Keys to Dwelling

by the Associated Press.
HORSHAM, Pa, Sept. GA cob
web )un across a broken window in
the unoccupicd farmhouse where
Mrs. Ethel M Atkins was found
beaten to death started police on a
systematic checkup today ON pro-
spective tenants who might have had
keys to the dwelling.
Investigators reasoned the web
was spun before Mrs. Atkins was
slain and that a key was used to
unlock the front door. They said
most OF the shattered glass lay out
side the house, indicating the win
dow was broken from inside The
window Was removed and taken yes
terd9V to the office of Montgomery
Count" District Attorney Frederick
B. Smjliio.
Questioned Yesterday. owner John
c. E:eody said he had given keys
to r-o~e than six persons who ex-
Pred interest IN renting the house
Evening star., 1940-09-27
The Draft and You.
Questions and Answers on Legislation
PROVIDING for SeIectve Service

Washington. Saturday afternoons
and Sundays are full holidays in
the Army, except for men who are
assigned to necessary duties.
What recreation facilities are pro-
vided at posts?
Movies probably will be held most
nights. There may be entertain
ment by stage and screen celebri-
ties. Service clubs and recreation
rooms will be provided where men
can read, write or listen to the radio,
or meet their family and friends
Libraries also will be provided.
Will religious services be held on
Sundays for conscripts?
Yes. Chaplains are assigned to
every Army post Services will be
conducted at each post every Sum
day for most faiths or transporta-
ton will be provided to nearby
churches.
Evening star., 1940-09-27
r. Smillie said all would be cues.

MT. SlnlIIle said all would be Ques-
toned.
Meanwhile the police teletype sent
out description of an automobile
reported parked near the farmhouse.
Gilbert L. High, Norristown attorney
and former assistant to Mr.. Smillie,
told the district attorney that he
and his wife saw the car parked
there Sunday night. In it were two
men and a woman, he said.
Police also attempted to trace the
movements of Mrs Atkins from the
time she left home Saturday night
Evening star., 1940-09-27
West Coast Composer Dies

SEATTLE, Sept. q. CP)-Albert
Franz Venino, 49, music professor at
the University of Washington 80
years and noted Pacific Northwest
pianist and composer, died yestcr-
day.
Evening star., 1940-09-27

III yesterday and taken to a military
hospital. Physicians reported the
nature of the malady had not been
determined. but that his condition
was not serious.
Evening star., 1940-09-27
Thirteenth OF a Series. J

(Re1ders OF The Star are in
tilted to mail their queries to the
Consumption Editor, Who ,Cill at
tempt to reply through these ar
ticleS, but not through personal
correspondence. Queries cannot
be GnSWered by telephone. nor ,UiH
duplicated questions be anstUered
again.
Can ask to be drafted for a year
of service even il am only Is years
old?
Yes. Congress provided that any
man between the ages of l8 through
IS can ask for immediate service for
one year instead of waiting until
called through operation of the
draft Although selective service
called for registration of men be-
tween q through IS, youths be-
tween l6 and q need not register if
they want immediate duty.
They must apply to their local
draft board. which will make the
same classification tests as would
be made for men who register
through the regular machinery. If
they pass all requirements their
names will be placed on a list of
men from that district who are
available for immediate service.
There are increasing indications
that a large number of men called
to duty this year will be made up
of these volunteers. Draft head
quarters pointed out that large
numbers of boys who are 18. 10 and
20 years old are unemployed. and
many might prefer to take their
year OF compulsory training now
rather than wait until future years
when careers might be Interrupted
The pay they receive will be similar
to that of the Regular Army.
All would be subject to call again
in event of war, as would the other
conscrlpts, reservists and National
Guardsmen.
Evening star., 1940-09-27
Kermit Roosevelt III

CAIRO. Egypt. Scot. 27 tP).-NIaj.
Kermit Roosevelt, who arrived in
Egypt week ago, was stricken