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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-12
StOrieSi in
Stamps
Oceon Channel Soved
Austrolio's koneoroos

A USTRALIA contributes an
other unusual animal To the
philstelic zoo in the kangaroo. pic
tured on the stamp above. Thi.
marsupial and many of its smaller
cousins are found only in Austria
liza and nearby islands.
A narrow, deep ocean channe,
between Bali and Lombok saved
the kangaroo from extinction BE-
fore the advent of man. This
barrier protected Australia's un-
usual animals from the higher
type, plscental mammals that
dominate Europe and Asia
Al one time. kangaroos were
plentiful; today. their numbers
are rapidly decreasing, as are
tneir relatives, the tree kangaroos.
mere are 90 types OF kangaroos.
Inc Kangaroo at birth is less
man Two inches long, makes its
way unassisted TO the mothers
pouch, where if remains for sew
eral months. The adult kangaroo
IS Characterized by long, power
tul hind legs, short forearns and
broad, heavy tail. Full grown
animals reach height Of four To
I'VE feet, weigh 200 pound4
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-12
AN APPRECIATION

Editor, The Times: The splen-
did cooperation OF The Times in
helping TO make known TO the
citizens of Tacoma the financial
condition of School District No.
1O-the conditions under which
the employees must work and the
conditions with which the school
board must deal - merits our
praise. The liberal space given TO
explanations and the fairness of
presentation mark your policy as
being civic minded.
While our efforts 10 place the
Tacoma public schools in a bet
ter financial condition. TO i'm
prove the facilities for instruc-
ton and the conditions under
which employees must work, were
unsuccessful, we feel. neverthe-
less. that much good was accom-
pished through the able assist
anee OF your publication. The
board Of directors and the en-
IRE employe personnel wishes
hereby 70 recognize that assist
ance and express their hearty
appreciation.
AGNES NJ. FPNK.
President Board Of School
Directors.
AGNES NJ. FUNK.
Chairman Employe Personnel
Committee.
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To receive attention IN this col
umn lstters must give name snc
address Of writer Only initials
slll be published when requested
Mr.. Fixit: On what grounds
and what cost could a separate
maintenance be obtained : Could
the husband he forced 70 pay
monthly support Of . minor
child
DAILY READER.
You shouldn't decide to sue
and then look for the grounds:
they should come first. That kind
of question can be answered only
by a lawyer after you tell him
IN detail and accurately just
what is wrong with your domes-
tic life.
Mr.. Fixit: Could you please
tell me 90 whom I should write
regarding work on construction
Of AIR bases which our govern
ment Is currently building In
Alaska: G. s., Chehalis.
Get In touch with the nearest
office Of the Washington State
Employment Service. which you
will find is kept informed about
work opportunities in all parts of
the country. II that office is not
informed, IT viii make a special
inquiry for you.
MIR. Fixit: IL 10 true that re-
cruits In the Marine base at San
Diego cannot receive Christmas
gifts. ! have heard this but
surely they can have small per-
sonals or candy and other food
dainties. ! realize they cannot be
encountered with bulky bundles
but would like to send something.
MRS. {. q. C., Granger.
You certainly can send Christ
mas gifts to boy in the Marine
corps or any other service. True,
locker space is limited but you
can be sure the food dainties"
would not cucumber the boy for
long.
MIR. Fixit: Where does one 20
TO see about the price for piling
or TO write about it? X. q.
Two Tacoma dealers you might
contact are the Studebaker Pole
Co. in the Perkins building, and
Wilson Bros. Logging Co, Ma
rine View drive.
MIR. Fixit: ] would like to get
a little long-haired male kitten.
I can give II = good home but
cannot pay anything for one.
MRS. N. SUTHERLAND,
1902 EA. Z Ut.
Since most inquiries are to
find homes for them. maybe we
can help.
:.
Mr.. Fixit: Please advise me
what causes q drawer to stick
and how TO remedy this.
READER.
The usual cause is that the
drawer fits too tightly. II you
withdraw II and find out where
II scrapes, you should be able to
sandpaper the spot off. II the
sticking is caused by shellac or
paint. the sanding will help that.
too.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-12

What We Thought on That
First Armistice Day
War 70 End All Wars
Had Been Ended
But Something Slipped
The Princes" Failed Us
And Now, That Other
Celebration
THIS DAY twenty-five years
L ago. Tacoma with the rest OF
America. was catching its
breath after a hilarious day over
the announcement that an ar
mistice had been declared in the
war to end all wars. The par
Elephants had agreed to a set
Element by negotiation. There
would be no more fighting. Soon
the American troops would be
modified at European seaports
to await the transports that
would bring them home.
II had been tough war.
The cost had been heavy in
money and human life, but
glory he. II was worth the
cost, because II was a war to
end all wars and make de-
mocracy safe in the world.
II anybody had said at the
close of that day twenty-five
years ago that we were only
kidding ourselves: that cessa-
ton of hostilities was only 10
give the belligerents a breath
ing spell TO prepare for great
er war. we would have showered
upon him all the amathemas in
the catalogue. He would have
been an enemy of society: he
would have been declared-if
the term had been coined then
"a fifth columnist.
No. we were through with
war. The world was sick of
fighting. America. coming
into the breach when il ap-
peared that the forces of de-
mocracy had come to the end
Of their resources, would take
charge and see that there
were no more wars.
At the end of another Ar
mistice day we find that the
scoffers were right. Tonight
our thoughts are not of peace
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-12
A Good Life Passes On

In the death of Judge Overton C. Ellis, the state of
Washington well Tacoma has lost distinguished and
useful citizen For nearly fifty Tacoma has known
him practising attorney and corporation counsel in the
important days when fundamental municipal policies
being developed In 1910 he became state character
through his appointment to the state supreme bench where
he served with honor until he resigned return private
practise in Tacoma.
Profoundly learned in the law and holding in high regard
the ethics of the profession he greatly esteemed by
his associates and those whom he served. He kindly
gentleman in whom the Christian virtues exempfed
in the days routine He will be missed kind words and
deeds much for his knowledge of the law and its
application. There will be genuine among those
who unite in paying the last tribute Judge Ellis tomorrow
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British far more substantial and
moral reinforcement than he
has provided in the past. The
United States. in view of the
Roosevelt-Hull campaign adj
dresses-and the election re-
sults-is committed to pro-
gram of ultimately defeating
the dictators by full use of our
men, money and materials.
The president, in short. be-
lieves that his anti-Hitler and
anti-Japan pronouncements and
policies were ratified by the
American people in the ballot
ing on November s. Therefore
and why not he will pro-
coed accordingly.
Despite his defeat. Wendell
Wilkes gallant and gallivant-
ing presidential crusade has re-
juvenated the Republican Party.
They really expected to win in
1e4o-no kidding-but they feel
sure that they will make a ma
tional comeback in 1914. If
F. d. r. does not choose to run
again then, they think il will
be a cinch for the C. o. P.
Willkie. an amateur and an
outsider. did lot for the Re-
publican party. He interested
and stirred people, as his popu-
lar vote shows, who never before
gave thought to everyday
politics. His campaign helped to
swell the number OF registrants.
and there is some evidence that
he got an important part of
these new voters. He made the
most stimulating battle for the
C. o. p. since Old Teddy Roose-
Welt. That means something.
Despite his defeat. the Re-
publican nominee put his adopt
ed Party back on the political
map. He gave a personal and
political fillup TO the race which
his rivals at Philadelphia could
not have done. There is already
talk that w. w. may be the
Republicans best bet four years
hence.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-12
ORGANIZED LABOR
AND TOWNSEND PLAN

Editor, The Times: ! would
like TO write this letter TO or
gained labor concerning the
Townsend National Recovery
plan. This plan is an ace-in-the-
hole for every working man and
his family.
am not surprised laboring
people are not behind the Town
send plan. 1t is the fault of
the Townsend representatives.
They seem content TO line up
just the old people
The Townsend bill No. 1924.
when enacted into law.
through a constitutional amend
ment, means an endowment
policy that they can't lose for
non-psyment Of premiums. II
would mean employment assur-
ance. instead Of unemployment
insurance.
Social Security act is a tax
on poverty. II taxes your pay
roll which is one-third of the
national income. The Townsend
bill exempts one-third OF the
national income, which is our
payrolls. II taxes the other two
thirds Of our nation. profit taken
from labor. The first $1,000 Of
a persons income Is exempt
from this tax. Three thousand
dollars is considered the Ameri-
can standard OF living.
The sales tax is tax on
poverty when the consumer Is
forced TO pay IL II puts bur
den on those least able 10 pay.
The transaction tax IS the only
fair income tax yet conceived.
The dollar is our measuring
stick. There ere very few dol
lars transacted without a profit
being made.
II il Is fair 70 tax the con-
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sumner on ever dollar he spends,
even down to milk for the baby,
il is fair to tax profit.
DR.. Townsend suggested that
congress put five per cent
gross income tax on the two
thirds Of the national income.
which is all profit. Use three
per cent 10 finance our defense
and two per cent divided be-
tween our aged who are so
years of age or over.
We could finance our defense
without working a hardship on
anything. But, of course, we
might have some initiation which
would not hurt anyone but our
bond holders. The interest on
bonds would not buy so much,
That is the reason our profess
sional nomists say the
Townsend plan is not sound
logic.
l am asking organized labor
TO get on the band wagon and
insist congress makes the Town
send plan a law. Then we will
have a national prosperity that
will be permanent. We will
have real United States.
The people of the south will
have the same standard of liv-
ing as those in other sections
of the country. This is not
class legislation. What is good
enough for one is good enough
for another. We will not have a
population of % million people
suffering from starvation. Presi-
dent Roosevelt said we were not
concerned about those who have
too much, but about that who
have too little. The Townsend
plan is our first line Of defense.
o. o. MORRIS
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-12
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven OF
these test questions Turn TO
woman's page for the answers.
l. Who holds the automobile
speed record?
2. What is the correct pro-
nounciation of circuit?
3. When a airplane ICONS,
does it go up or down?
4. Name the capital of Japan.
5. From what university did
Theodore Roosevelt graduate .?
6. The most widely spoken
language is South America is
Spanish, Portuguese. or French ,
7. The popular vote in a Presi-
dental Election first reached
100000 in 1850, 1884 or
1888?
s. What do the initials L. c.
stand for in the Social Security
program?
9. What is common abbrevis-
ton for Broadway
10. What English general
commanded az the Battle Of
Blenheim
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-12
PULSE OF
THE PUBLIC
FLOATING TUNNEL
FOR NARROyyS
by John Xix

Editor The Times: While en-
gineers are studying the recon-
struction of the Tacoma Mar
rows bridge, may I suggest con-
sideration of the practica bilitv
of installing a floating tunnel.
extending between the present
unchanged bases of the wreck
ed bridge. and with its ends
resting thereon.
The tunnel" should be built
in sections of cement and in a
location similar to Lake Union
in Seattle where tides and cur
rents would not interior with its
construction. When a section is
completed. it could be sealed and
towed to place of installation.
The present cables and their
anchorage could be used in pro-
vidine cradle for the tunnel"
when tied together with hori-
zontal cables and lowered to the
desired depth and securely an
chored in place.
The sealing process of the
several sections Of the tunnel
could be carried on as was done
on the Hudson River project.
believe floating tunnel would
be much less vulnerable than an
overhead structure, and there
fore most import factor in
maintaining a constant highway
m munication between Fl.
Lewis, Bremerton and McCord
field IN event Of war All ma
terials needed in construction
are to be found here in the
Northwest.
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H535T5:FFa& 'yx2z@5RsEn

but Of preparations for another
war-the greatest war the
world ever has known. Our
thoughts are not of the Armis-
tice but Of battles being fought
and cities being wrecked by air
raids and shattered bodies of
noncombatants being dug from
the debris.
In America production of
the things required to carry
on a war is being speeded up
and the greatest. army the
country ever has known-land
and sea forests being de-
veloped for defense. At least
We hope II is only for defense,
but nobody knows.
What happened? Father Paul
Parrotta, who spoke on the
Church Of the Air" broadcast
Sunday morning, gave what
seemed to him to be the answer.
In subtance, his answer was that
in the negotiations Immediately
following the armistice and
since, too much stress was
placed on the material, and in
the final settlement spiritual
values were left out entirely.
We put our trust, said he. in
princes and since the world
began the princes have bungled
every job they undertook. The
only prince we have not trusted
is the Prince of Peace"
There's an idea for people
and nations who really want
peace; at least it's something
that has not been given a
trial. We don't know that il
won't work, but we do know
that every other means to
preserve peace In the world
has failed.
7 EST the world turmoil cause
IL us to forget, this day also
is the anniversary of that day
in November, 1899 when Presi-
dent Ben Harrison signed the
proclamation making Washing
ton territory a state. 1t was
time of great rejoicing in Ia
coma.
From the old brass cannon
taken from the Russian gum
boat Politkofsky, which was
part Of the boot" the United
States received in the deal for
Alaska, salutes were fired for
the new state and all the other
states in the union.
A few days after this celebra-
ton. two great pioneer charac-
tiers changed places. Gov. Miles
c. Moore, last territorial gov
ernor. turned the office over to
Elisha P. Ferry, first governor
of the state Of Washington. In
his farewell address Gov. Moore
said Gov. Ferry was having
great opportunity in becoming
governor Of so great a state.
Gov. Ferry said he knew il was
a great state, and they both
went to work to make Wash
ington the great state it has
become.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-12

American democracy cannot be
defended by fanatcally throwing
foreign language out Of the
school and college curriculum
DR.. George F. Zook. president.
American Council on Education.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-12

The American people, despite
the depression and the threat
of foreign wars. are still cat
ing. In fact, they are eating
better now than they were when
the president entered the White
House. They are working, get
ting more money in their pay
envelopes, and those without a
job are receiving relief check.
Thus F. d. r., in the opinion of
the voters last Tuesday. has
definitely improved the eco
nomic status of the millions of
people who supported him. He
got the votes of the people earn
ing less than $1,000 a year.
President Roosevelt has con-
WINGED the underdog that he is
their only salvation. He has
sold them the idea that he
knows the answers to their
problems. And for that reason
alone the average American citi-
Zen went TO the polls and
majority sling-shotted for the
President. For the next four
years-and he has promised that
he will not run for a fourth
term-F. u. r. will be the Presi-
dent of the underprivilged.
The presi d e n is reelection
makes him the dominant figure
at the Nations Capital. especial
ly in view of his smashing of the
third-term tradition. No matter
how the Congress lines up with
respect to Democrats and Re-
publicans, the boys and girls on
Capitol Hill will fall in behind
F. d. R-the first man 10 serve
three terms in the Big House at
the other end of Pennsylvania
Avenue.
Roosevelt will be bigger
boss in the House and Senate
than he has been in the past.
If he wants TO ask for war
against Japan or Germany in
the next few weeks or months,
he can obtain such a declara-
ton. Whatever messages he
sends to Capitol Hill will be be-
lieved and accepted by the DEM
ocratic majority. F. ID. RS up
roofing of the third-term ira
dition Democratic gains on
Capitol Hill-and the popular
support of the Presidents for
eign and domestic policies have
eowed Congressional politicos.
For the first year Of his third
term F. d. r. will have his Con-
gress with him: they dare not
oppose in view Of his personal
triumph. But after that, con-
fident that he will not run for
a fourth term. they may ssbo-
tage his program. There lies
the danger resulting from the
election Of a third-term Presi-
dent-nstionsl disunity.
President Roosevelt's reelec-
ton means that the United
States will soon become a part
ner of Great Britain in the Euro
pean war-an open rather than
a silent and off-the-record bel
hgerent.
Although r seyelt soft
voiced his sympathy for London
during the presidential cam
psign. he figured that his pro-
British attitude was a real issue
at the polls.
Therefore he believes that he
now has authority TO give the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-12
TIcuT An Inside Picture OF Finon.
II / u IL i ciol and Political America
c.,r. isss BY Tinted reaisv synaseaas, iss.
In Rss. U. o Pat oe.-An rtssn rsssrv<s
BY RAY TUCKER

WASHINGTON-The New Dealers explanation for
PRESIDENT Roosevets surprising victory rather cynical
And yet it is probably from the standpoint of
practical politics.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-12
ToDAY's COMMON ERROR

Never say. y think I viii re-
tire 10 bed; say. will so 10
bed"
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SO THEY SAY

We have the economic re-
sources. the industrial plants
the sciences and technology. the
human skills. the creative intel
hgence. and the democratic re-
sponsibility 10 make total
defense a defense of and step
toward the total abundance of
freedom and democracy Of all
the people. who are what the
defense is all about
Frank Graham. president.
University Of North Carolina.
I agree that this nation has
the power 10 lead the world 10
new heights OF civilization. do
not agree that this can be done
by fawning on powers in Europe
or Asia because they happen TO
be strong Col. Louis A. John
son, former secretary Of war.
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I don't mind criticism. but I
hate 10 have il come from Hsr-
ward. - Ann Sheridan. oomph
actress Tor her press agent.
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Under present national conditions this is no time for
Joseph Starnes of Alabama
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H. ALVIN MOORE
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Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes Thinus

To receive attention IN this col
umn letters must give name snd
address Of writer Only Initials
xIll be published when requested
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Nevertheless for thy great mercies' sake thou did
utterly consume them, nor forsake them; for thou
gracious and mercful God-Nehemiah 9:31.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29
PRESIDENT WILL
SPEAK AT HOME,
Roosevelt Home Club" to
Hear Him Saturday; To
Welcome Royalty

Hyde Park, N. Y, Aug. 29-(UP)
= President Roosevelt announced
plans today to speak Saturday be-
fore the Roosevelt Home Club" an
organization Of supporters of the
New Deal in Duchess County. The
meeting will be held at the home OF
Moses Smith, who is a tenant on the
presidents estate. Secretary OF
Commerce Harry l.. Hopkins, who
will retire from the cabinet soon,
also may address the club. Hopkins
is expected here tomorrow. Tenn
porary White House officials said
both Mr.. Roosevelt's and Hopkins
speeches will be informal, as in past
years when the president has talked
to his neighbors.
Mr.. Roosevelt delayed action on is
suing an order to call up national
guardsmen and the organized re-
serve for a year of active federal
service. His aides said he was
working on the order. The presi-
dent made plans to give a personal,
unofficial welcome this afternoon to
Princess Martha of Norway and her
three children who were expected to
call on him shortly after noon. AS
has been his custom in past years,
Mr.. Roosevelt expected to visit the
Duchess County Fair at Rhinebeck
N. Y, late today, and probably will
take the royal visitors as his guests.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29
|ANTI-CORNELL
DRIVE GROWING
Chairman HarwOOd Re-
ported in Sympathy With
Opposition Movement

A new move to oppose Paul Cor
nell of Washington for the Repub-
licah nomination for U. s. senator
was underway today, apparently
with the blessing of State Chair
man Benjamin Harwood. The anti
Cornell drive is most noticeable in
Hartford county, where leaders are
reported seeking agreement on a
candidate to oppose him.
Though it has been previously
reported that the trustees Of Wes-
leyan university had refused to al
low the institutions president and
the current acknowledgement, DR..
James L. McConaughy, to run for
the senate post, an effort is now
being made to have the university
agree to give him six-year leave
of absence should he be nominated
and elected.
Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin is an
other possibility for the senatorial
nomination, but it is understood
that he would prefer to seek re-
election to his present office.
Also possible candidate is Will
liam ]. Pape, Waterbury publisher,
whose principal backing comes from
fellow publishers. The principal
difficulty with the Pape candidacy
is the fact that the publisher has
been strongly supporting Cornell for
the nomination.
State Chairman HARDWOOD is rep
resented as feeling that Cornell
would be badly handicapped during
the campaign by the fact that. he
has been resident of Connecticut
for only six years. The G. o. P.
leadership shoulders as it thinks of
the cry carpet Dagger" being di-
rected against its senatorial candi-
date.
AS it stands now, Cornell has the
backing of most of Litchfield county
and seems assured of the support of
Waterbury. He has also been roll
ing up delegate strength in other
parts of the state, though no doubt
much of it would be dissipated
should the leadership come out
against him.
Fairfield County Leader j. Ken
meth Bradley says it is planned to
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29
BRITISH DEFEAT
MEANS WAR HERE

New York, Aug. 29-CUP)-Sir
Norman Angel, British economist
and writer, said today that the
United States faces "a choice OF
guns or sons, American ships OF
American lives"
The best guaranty that only
American material aid will be nee
essary in the war Is to increase the
flow Of material and machines from
this country to Great Britain, he
told the women's division Of the
Committee to Defend America by
Aiding the Allies.
1T Britain is defeated. you are
quite certain 10 60 to war;" he said
"Hitler would make 1t certain"