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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-01
Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes Things

To receive attention IN this ool-
umn letters must give name and
address OF writer. Only initials
viii be published WHEN requested.
Mr.. FiNif: Kindly give me
some information on the old Ia
coma speedway. How fast did
the cars gos ART.
When Riekenbacher won The
30O-miie race there in August,
1915. his average over that dis
lance was SO miles per hour.
That meant getting up to los or
10 miles per hour on some
stretches of the 2iz-mile course.
Average winning time was
around IS miles per hour.
Mr.. ffNit: To settle an argu-
ment. please tell me how many
millions are in a billion. l. there
anything else between millions
and billions MRS. r.. n.
The way counting Is done in
the United States and in France
billion Is 1000 million. The
difference is three more digits-
six cyphers in million. nine in
billion. In Germany and
England a billion is million
times million and has IL
cyphers.
Mr.. Fixit: There IL con-
troyersy hereabouts concerning
taxes levied I'm a school district
wherein two levies were assess
ed in the same year for the
same purpose. IL IN claimed
that three corporations went to
court and collected a rebate of
taxes on judgment as 10 the two
Ievies being Illegal since they
were for the same purpose and
were levied the same year. Now,
since these corporations were
given the decisions In their suits
and were allowed TO collect re-
bates, doesn't that automatically
hold for the rest of the tax
payers In the same school dis
tricts A. l.. r..
The state 40-mill tax limit law
prohibits a school district from
voting an extra levy more than
once in one school year. so the
second election OF the district in
question was held by the court
10 be Illegal. 1t was Just as
illegal for the rest of the tax
payers as for the corporations.
but because of a quirk in the
law, II is doubtful that the 9TH
ers can get their money back.
Ruling of the state attorney
general is that anyone TO get
his tax returned must sue, but
the time for filing suit has
passed. The county treasurer
would like to give the money
back TO the taxpayers but is
prevented by the law from doing
that or from letting the district
spend it.
Mr.. FiNit: Can you refer me TO
the Alaska fishing industry and
INDEPENDENTLY n master of a
boat or a union official:
You could write 10 the Alaska
Red Salmon Packers. Colman
building, Seattle, or Alaska
Fishermen's Union. Sc Seneca st,
Seattle.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-01
SATURDAY. June /

Except in the early morning
hours benefic aspects dominate
today. The stars encourage
travel and the vacation idea will
be strong in many minds.
Women are under adverse plan
etary influences which encour-
age restlessness.
Heart and Home; Under this
sway the feminine mind may be
attuned to inharmony. Girls
may be difficult to manage.
Because Of their sensitive ma
lures the female Of the species
may reflect world discomfort
and apprehension. The stars
frown upon romance. This is a
day for completing tasks and
putting ones house in order.
Business Affairs: Continued
stimulation of many American
ndustri les is prognosticated.
Manufacturers will profit great
", but they may expect un-
looked for troubles. Hotels and
transportation companies of
every sort will enjoy a prosper
Gus season. Travel will be en-
couraged by the many tempts-
tons for sightseeing. Fairs and
expositions should succeed.
National Issues: In this month
of national political conventions
there is sign of widespread
dissatisfaction. Surprising de-
velopments in both political par
ties are indicated. The stars
appear to smile upon men of
experience in craftsmanship,
but young leaders will gain sup
port. Growth of the United
States in world power will be
recognized as factor in choos-
ing candidates.
International Affairs: Not
withstsnding prediction Of
period of terror in the European
war. the month as it progresses
should bring better conditions
for the allies. Again the stars
presage much that is discourage
ing for Great Britain. The en-
pire will be disturbed by upris-
ings in widely separated domin-
ions or colonies. Closer rela-
tons with Canada are forecast
for the United States.
Persons whose hirthdate II is
have the augury Of a year of
advancement. Promotion for
employed men and women is
likely. Weddings attended by
much social interest are to be
numerous for the young
Children born on this day
probably will be quiek-witted,
studious and affeeuonate. Al
though fond Of luxury. they
may be capable of self denial.
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The hysterla eneeniered by
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-01

Editor The Times: We have
been readers OF The Times for a
good many years, and have al
ways admired its straight-for-
ward American way OF looking
AZ things. though we have never
taken the trouble to say SO.
However. in these perilous
times one begins TO think seri-
ously Of their own place and
purpose in the world. May I
take this opportunity Of ex-
pressing our appreciation Of
your editorials with particular
reference TO "7.37O.sOs Bibles"
and comments which appeared
In the issue Of May -.
A Mr.. and Mrs. SUBSCRIBER.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-01

As early as 1915. Roosevelt
expected the L. s. 10 get into
the conflict, 50 he started 10 pre-
pare one-man campaign. Be
fore congress had appropriated
any money, he bought 1900. 600
pounds Of shellae at Calcutta.
two-year supply Of tin at Singa-
pore, teak at Rangoon. He per-
suaded manufacturers TO begin
the construction of $40. 000. 900
worth Of 3, and 5-inch guns
before they had even been au-
thorized He handed out con-
tracts which had no legal status
for months afterward. Had the
United States not eventually
gone in. he could have been i'm
peached. He admits il now.
1T Is perfectly true" he said
subsequently. that I took the
chance of authorizing certain
expenditures before congress sp-
propriated the money. I felt
confident that congress would
pass the emergency appropria-
tons for which we asked. But
l broke enough regulations and
laws TO put me in jail for ees
years.
The state department has
quietly interviewed 10 nip schemes
by which individuals and organi-
cations have been flooding the
L. s. with refugees from abroad.
II has instructed its consuls to
enforce strictly the laws barring
entry to those who might be-
come public charges or multiply
the unemployment rolls.
It is admittedly impossible to
check the flow, however. One
New York organization has rails
ed fund of $4,000, 900 to finance
such arrivals after they get here.
II solicits affidavits from utter
strangers to those they are de-
signed to benefit. The agency
itself guarantees that the new
conner shall not go without funds
after arriving here. But the
state department leaves it to
each individual consul to decide
whether he will issue a visa on
the basis of this evidence; priv
ately admits it is difficult to
make a thorough check of its
value or credence. Officially.
Washington takes no cognizance
Of the existence of these groups,
and makes no active effort to
supervise their activities. As A
result, there are enough visaed
applicants at foreign ports to
exhaust the normal quotas for
many years.
Numerous American firms
selling arms and other supplies
10 the allies have recently re-
ceived notice that their goods
must be shipped out of Canadian
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-01
GODLESSNESS IN OFFICIAL
LIFE Is DEPLORED

Editor, The Times: Are we
living in the shadow Of Sodom
or Gomorrah-the cities which
were destroyed because not
single God-fearing man could be
found? Are the men elected by
the people of the state of Wash
ington to run our affairs becom-
ing so goddess and licentious that
they are living in the same fools
paradise that the ancient Ro-
mans mace popular prior TO
their downfall? Do the fathers
and mothers whose daughters
have received the niggardly jobs
In our state capitol realize that
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-01

the work they did to elect those
sitting in nigh places was a mere
drop in the bucket, and that
their daughters pay and pay
after starting their jobs
These parents, in many in
stances. deprived themselves Of
the necessities of life to educate
these daughters to the point
where they could be self-sustain-
ing. Many Of these girls went
to Olympia full of healthy ambi-
ton TO make good and to assist
their parents. but after a few
years of RIGHTEOUSNESS they have
neither ambition nor health
they hang on because they
realize their position-they hate
TO tell their parents the true
situation.
/ will never believe that these
parents realize that they have
placed themselves in the position
Of Herodias and are asking that
the head OF everything good and
decent be brought them on a
charger because their daughters
have danced plessingly before
the king. Can anything good
come out OF such rottenness
Can we as citizens expect eff
cient handling OF any of our
worthwhile problems from peo-
pie drunk with power and senu-
business
NELLIE HATHAWAY.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-01
PoNDERS WORTH
OF INVENTIONS

Editor The Times: II is a
curious fact that some inyen-
tons turn out to be a scourge
10 mankind. Some may be used
for either benefit or destruc-
ton. Who could have imagined
the sirplsne. invented by the
Wright brothers. could be turned
into the most death-desling con-
triyance OF man.
Centuries ago sbsoluusm was
customary in the world. Evo-
luton changed II 10 represen-
tative government Labor or
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-01

II happened when the L. S.
bureau of the census conceded
that $1,000 square miles of
Great Lakes water within the
boundaries of the state should
be counted as the states gross
area. instead Of being noted
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-01

A Christian Frost, or the
Christian church, embracing and
processing and prscticing in an
organized, stabilized manner the
doctrines OF the Master. is a poll
teal party come 10 perfect and
not 10 destroy. The Rev.
Charles z. Coughlin-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-01
An Inside Picture Of Finon-
ciul and Political America
LIGHT

WASHlNGT0N-Presdent Roosevets demand for a
sZS2000OOO blank check for emergency expenditures
necesitaed By the foreign crisis born of his illegal activ
ties while assistant secretary of the navy In retrospect he
admits humorousy that he broke all the federal
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-01
MICHIGAN'S MIRACLE

~ = .-F'rs- TIL
Until last February, Michigan
contained $3.50 square miles,
ranked 22d among the as states
in size. Today the state covers
81 $40 square miles and is eighth
largest OF the states.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-01

separately in a footnote at the
bottom of the tabulation. The
change resulted from a years
campaign waged almost ex-
clusively by former Governor
Chase S. Osborne.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-01

The hysteria engendered by
the Dies committee Will get US
into war. - Representative Vito
Marcantonio rep. y. ".
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-01

What were once young
punks" are now called youthful
pinks"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-01
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-01
IN APPRECIATION

Rt. /, Chehalis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-27
PRUssIANs THEN, NAZIs NOW

"The great free nations of the globe have the task laid upon them to destroy the spirit of Prus- sanism This they must accomplish if they would preserve for the future those rights of man which it has taken centuries of struggle to wrest from the grasp of despotism
 If the German Government as it is now con- stituted should succeed to any extent in it's pur- poses or even if it should not be defeated in the present war the doctrine and hopes which are now dominant over the German people will not die Peace under any other conditions could hardly more than brief respite from bloodshed, an unstable truce during which the Prussian rulers of the Gen. tra Powers would devote their energies to preparing for another onslaught democracy and liberty, for another al empt to Vin world sovereignty.
 Tt Is true that Inc free peoples of the earth would never again be found IS unprepared they were before this var to meet a militant Germany and would never again be yictim2ed by German intrigue and perfidy Every government would look to that But such state of uncertain peace would compel the whole world to remain under arms in anticipation of German aggression. The resources of the nations already so heavily taxed by this war would have to be further burdened for the main- tenance of great military and naval establishments Peace would be in constant jeopardy because It would depend on the belief of Germany's rulers as to their ability to succeed in a essay of con- quest
 "It is not such peace as that which will satisfy the longing of the world. It seeks and must have a peace which will silence for the future the clash of arms and will make needless the marshaling of armies and the assembling of nayies--a peace so secure and so certain that mans energies may be safely devoted to the productive and not the de- structve pursuits of life and nations may develop without fear Of becoming the prey of foreign ag- gression.
 This great war must end with decision which will be a blessing and not curse to the present generation and to future generations. Prussianlsm with it's distorted ideas it's false conceptions, and it's ntolerable cueltes, must be brought to an end The Germanizing of other countries must cease, The
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-27
HOROSCOPE E "The stars incline
 but do not C napeP'
TUESDAY, MAY 28

Benefic aspects rule today, which should stimulate careful and sus- tained industry. It is a date for buying and selling. Large enter priSes should be succe essfully launched under this configuration
 Heart and Home: Loving service to members of the family is sup posed to be inspired under this direction of the stars. This is a day when self-sacrifice is likely to bring large returns, Whatever is instructive or progressive is en- couraged while this sway continues. Girls should train hands as well as minds today which should be fa- vorable to preparation for practi- cal emergencies.
 Business Affairs: While there will be marked prosperity through the summer, despite a slight slowing down of enterprises requiring large amounts of capital, aStrologers stress the wisdom of avoiding all forms of speculation. The autumn is to bring financial tests as the world contemplates war debts which will inevitably affect neutral nations as well as those under arms.
 National Issues: Revolts against Government supervision of private affairs may be widespread but un- availing. Extension of the census enquiries will be of great value in the future, the stars indicate. Hid den information regarding perils that may develop in the future is indicated as probable to become more and more importants when the year reaches it's close. Many ties, secret as well as publics now will bind this country to other nations.
 International Affairs: Impaired health will cause anxiety regard ing the service of a foremost Brit ish statesman. Nervous breakdowns will affect persons who bear war responsibilities Death will remove a conspicuous figure from London where he has been long prominent. Important ministerial changes are prognosticated. The summer has ill omens for England's relations with India and Palestine
 Persons whose birthdate it is have friendly stars for guidance in the coming year. Good fortune is forecast but changes may be un- lucky.
 Children born on this day may be strongly individual and extreme ly intelligent. They should be taught to avoid worry and to see the bright side of things. "
 Copyright, 1940)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-27
20 YEAPS AGO fME TIT EMPIRE

 of a group of a Skagway months of the Pulen House Frank U.
  to Hyder. Records of the City oper Juneau
 the Nugget Shop by Simp and Wright Thomas Bennett noted Sitka. Pond was planning the Taku River gasboat Pacific.
 Miss Jefferson for Kechikan to visit her moth business. August the Deep Sea Salvage Company visitor Miss Virginia shauck visit in Kechikan Weather IIighes 40; cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-27
A Talent Wasted
Cincinnati Enquirer)


 After quite some years of firing verbal shots the floors of Congress Senator Ernest Lundeen of Minnesota returned to earlier sport the other day and tried his hand with the Garand automatic rifle at 300yard range. He scored 16 perfect hits in the bulls-eye in Is shots and then did equally well with the Johnson semiautomatic rifle.
 It is not clear whether Senator Lundeen's marks manship represents the old frontier spirit pre- served in Minnesota his training officer in the army reserve But wherever he learned to shoot he learned well and has lost of the skill he had generation ago when shot in army matches.
 This is not without interest at a time when so much of the world has turned from parliamentary oratory to the battlefield. Tn countries the Legislatures continue talking, but in subdued tones, while younger men go out to fight with rifles. In other countries the Legislatures have been abolished long since and that many free to try their craftsmanship with obvious weapons.
 Senator Lundeen is in the ideal position. When the cracke of oratory is muffled he is prepared transfer his talents to the ruder weapons of the battlefield But his talent might still be wasted For an army officer, especially when he is Senator is not likely to handle rifle in any emergency There are daintier weapons for officers, when their with the rifle is superb
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-27

dream of Hamburg to the Persian Gulf and of an enslaved Poland and Russia must be dispeed
 German diplomacy and intrigue, now prac- ticed, must be proclaimed international crime and suppressed forever.
 "The philosophy of the superman and of world mastery must die discredited The evil nflu- ences which have so long poisoned the minds of the German people must lose their potency"
 The author was not Churchill Chamberlain or Renaud or Daladier, but Robert lansing U. S.. Secretary of State speaking June 10 1913
 Rereading such sentiments must make Ameri- cans wonder when we were right then, f. the years between?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-27
Scattering Nazi Sunshine
Cleveland Plain Dealer)

(CleVeIand Plain DeaIefJ
 "The Gods given mission of Adolf Hitler IS to make the world happy-happy and reasonable, as Germany is" Thus speaks Robert Ley, head of the German Labor Front and a sort of general glad- handler and back-slapper for the Nazis.
 While Ley was thus sounding forth sweetness and light correspondent with the French Army was re- porting the flight of civilians from Sedan:
 'On the road I talked with a butcher from Se- dan driving an overloaded automobile the family bedding on the top, his family inside. He told me the column with which he travelled was bombed and strafed nine times yesterday, the German planes flying barely above the treetops Most of the refugees women and children Iher men are fighting. I saw a 1OO-mile procession and never once saw a smile or heard laugh. Grimly they move westward
 It will be hard to sell the Sedan folk that God given mission" of happiness.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-27
GUhNlS0N NAMED
 FAIR EXECUTIVE

Royal Arch Gunnison, former Ju- neau boy now correspondent for The Christian Science Monitor, has or-a appointed Assistant Director of Pacific House, the theme building at the Golden Gate Exposition at San Iran asco, according to wordxreceiy- ed by friends here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-27

Empire classifieds bring results,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-27

Admiral Byrd, who merely discovers land, finds himself in losing competition for newspaper space with those who, with armies and planes. make a profession of stealing it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-27

ELECTRICIANS HELPER - Single, age 27, high school gradu- ate. Completed lengthy course in trade school in study of electricity, re-winding, theory of electricity AC and DC currents, etc. Lacks practical experience, but has excel lent background for electrical work. Has also been a gymnasium in- structor, coach wrestling, tumbling, and acrobatics. Call for ES 113.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-27
LOOK and LEARN %9y' c. GORDON

language widely used in international business diplomacy? 9 s "The Old Dominion Howlo remain in the stomach? Who Black Jack? , is the of Nova Scotia?
 ANSWERS: English Virginia hours J. Persfng
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-27
Daily Lessons in English v v. L. GORDON

MISUSED Do not confuse MINER tone Who worKs il mine) W. under legal age)
 OFTEN MSPRONOUNCED December Pronounce second syllable SEM not sometimes heard.
 OFTEN MISSPEILED: Daub not DOB
 Reckon, calculate compute enumerate
 three times and IS yours Let us word each day Iodays word IRREIEvANT applicable fitting (Accent follows the D. His ireeVa
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-27
.FIREMEN RESPOND
 TO ROUTINE DRILL

On a routine fire drill, the Ju- neau Fire Department yesterday responded to drill alarm, going to the Cold Storage Plant with the new pumping truck.
 The turret nozzle, specially mounted OF the truck, was tested and found most satisfactory, ac- cording to firemen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-27
MRS. ANDERSON, ALASkATEA(HER,
 E VISITING HERE
Has Been with Territorial Schools Since Their
 Inception

Mrs. Alyce E. Anderson, teacher in the Territorial schools for many years, is Juneau visitor, having come here on the steamer Alaska from her teaching post at Port lock.
 Mrs Anderson, who won't tell how many years she has been teaching in Alaska for fear of giv- ing away her age, will admit that she has taught as long as there have been white schools. Among her schoolhouses have been those at Sanak, False Pass and on Bris- tol Bay.
 The teacher is making arrange ments for trip to Dawson, which she has never visited in all her long residence in the North.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-27
NUUCkN EIIUULIIL ROBERTA LEE

When bridegroom the fee to the minister?
 The bridegroom check enclosed in an minister after the ceremony privately
 not being used to cut meat should the 1ok De held in the right the when taking bite? A right hand
 O. What the of forget -nots? A and contancy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-27
Eastern Stars Will
 Initiate Tomorrow

A regular initiation service, to be followed by refreshments, will be held tomorrow evening at the Scottish Rite Temple by the Order of Eastern Star.
 The session will start at 8 o'clock in the lodge room and the social part of the affair will be in charge Of Mrs. G. Rice and her commit tee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-27
While II Duce Decides
CNew York TimeSl

There are three possibilities: an Allied victory, a stalemate or Germany victory If Mussolini enters the war on the side of Germany and the Allies are victorious it will be disastrous for hm If the war ends in a stalemate, Italy will probably be exhausted with the other participants But even if Germany is victorious and Italy escapes almost whole Mussolini must depend completely for what he finally ges-as Thyssen and scores of others did -on Hitlers sense of gratitude. The Italian dicta- tor has shown by past performances that he IS student of his fifteenth countryman Machia- veli He would be unWrise to overlook now this particular bit of advice from that political phil osopher
 "A prince ought to take care never to make an alliance with one more powerful than himself for the purpose of attacking others because If he conuuers you are at his discretion