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The Phoenix index., 1940-04-06
Eddie (Bullet) Dixon Only One OF Trio
OF Moundsmen Able To Hold Sluggers
In Check; Ex-Atlantans Play Well
ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)

The New York Black Yankees had little respect for
the Negro National League champions Sunday afternoon
when the big bats of the Haremtes wrecked the offerings
of two hurers for the Batmoe Elite Giants to pound out
onesided 1872 victory The Elites used three pitchers
all told but Eddie (Bule Dixon, former frebal wizard
for the Atlanta Black Crackers took the mound for the
fourth fifth and sixth innings and held the heavy-sWng
ING eaSterners ScoreleSS on lust two hits
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-06

up and Louis scored beautifully
with a right to the chin and an
other right to the body. Paychek
came through with a right to
Louis face but Louis staggered
him with a right to the body and
another right, this time to the Jaw,
dumped the challenger for a count
of nine. Paychek pulled himself up
via the second rope but Louis NOV
ed in and dropped him with 4 LETT
hook to the jaw for another count
of 9. Paychek staggered to his feet
and Louis was moving on n help
less man at the bell.
SECOND ROUND Paychek
looked worried and puzzled. Pay
chek led with a right and danced
away Joe Louis pulled the trigger
on a terrific right cross to the
mouth and Paychek crumpled to
the floor. Here, after the count had
reached six or thereabOutS, the
referee did the human thing and
declared Joe Louis the winner and
still champion via Knockout.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-06
Brighton Girls Are
No. Z In Nation

TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, Ala
(SNS)-Another year finds Bright
on High SCHOOL girls basketoal
team still the second top-fllgh'
quintet in tpe South. Last Satur
day at Tuskegee. Alabama the game
girls combination fought withir
two points OF the National basket
hall diadem only to be halted By
Allen White High Schcol of West-
side. Tennessee, who last yea
matched the trophy from them att
er a thrilling game in Logan Hal.
Only twelve teams were entered
IN the trial that started Thursda!
night and the Brighton tean
fought up through: all division tC
meet her same hated rival In The
finals. Many believed that Brighton
was not the same great team tha'
showed such fire and sririt whel
carrying "the only Elvira Casey.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-27
MAIN STREET
Goings, Comings and Doings
of Tdcomdns as the Re-
porter Found Them.

J. J. Mcdonald pleased by city
councils action in not putting the
levy for a west end airport on the
March IL ballot-Roy r. Swanson
carrying years issue of Fortune TO
his Richard Yost reporting
on meeting of Democratic Central
comimttee-Ha Cosier busy
answering telephone calls-Mau-
rice Raymond checking on politi-
cal situation-Gerald Longstreth
laughing-Walter West telling Of
experience with confidence man
Jim Milone recovering from eye
infection-Cliff Osborne explain
ing how pickpockets used to ply
their trade-Joe Ford busy with
preparations for Forthcoming
election-Chet Rensselaer, perusing
newspaper for latest war bulletins
Floyd ID. Bates waving at friend
M. X. NANNY Norton hurrying
across street-Libbey Wilkeson
chatting with friend on street
corner ~ Mike Scalara running
over loose manhole cover and
thinking something Is wrong with
his auto.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-27


In filing his candidacy for
mayor Friday, Melvin G. Tennent
issued the following statement;
II am filing with the satisfac-
ton OF knowing that thousands
of people of Tacoma agree with
me in the platform submitted,
through the courtesy of the news
papers last week.
Il take this opportunity OF
thanking the papers for the space
given me and also to thank the
many people who called up TO
commend my platform.
MY statements We're concise
and definite. l feel certain the
citizens understand and appreciate
them. Due to several matters that
are important to the city Of Ia
coma, but which require a con-
siderable amount OF my personal
time. / do not intend to make any
public addresses until after Feb.
Is. From time TO time, after that
date, will discuss matters OF
public interest 10 the voters.
my headquarters are in 6ie
Washington building, my tele-
phone number is BR 1910. and my
son Larry Tennent Is my cam
paign manager and secretary"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-27

Inc real tests OF aerial war are
yet 20 come. hut In both fighting
planes and hombers the British
claim they are ready TO match and
often surpass the Wanted fighting
power Of tho German aerial
armada.
The latest armament speclfica-
tons. disclosed in connection with
the viokers-Wellington long-rsnge
bombing monoplsns. show three
multiple gun turrets armed with
msohine-guns.
Ordinarily, these bombers nv
In formation, and II 10 intended
that the combined firing power
Of q squadron shall he greater
for amy given interval than Aay
formation Of enemy fighters
can bring 70 hear against Il.
An attack on such . squadron.
the British claim, II like kick
Ing q hornets nest
In this connection. the experts
point out. the single-seater fight
ing plane has guns rigidly fixed and
aimed in the direction Of flight.
The number of fast-moving fight
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-27
SHANK IS GWEN
20-YEAR TERM

Judge Fred q. Rsmsnn fixed
sentences thursday afternoon 81 -
years in state prison for Walter ,.
shank. 7s-yeAr cid Tsccmsn ecu-
victed IN short order Nv = hary tws
DAYS before ~ an attempted
criminal assault uron . s.yesr-eld
sirl
Considering the crime. Judge
Remain refused b sentence sk<
youth 20 the state Fefnfmatory ~
Monroe and insssted upon the
prosecuting attorney redrswsnk
the Judgment and sentence dcsu-
mont TOR the psnlsentssry Al wails
Walla.
A technical argument which
hrough, . sixsbie library az the
law books into the courtroom de-
vslopsd over shanks sentence.
Where the contaminated crime
called FOR . life term. and an al
tempted crime a. rule carries half
the fun penalty, the question was
how to give . man half life sem
,sncs. Attorney John Y. o.Connsr.
appointed by the court TO defend
shank. convinced the court that
20 years would he the maximum.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-27

ers that can approach q bombing
squadron At enc time IL limited
The general method cf attack b,
one fighter after another, making
short but intense bursts Of FIRE.
The turret guns ef Tire bomb
er>. On the ether hand. cAs
swing through . wsd< nre. lesv-
Ing no hind spcts. Thu~ the
fighting plane making the at
tack ran he raked nv firr from
the turrct. II several hemh~rs
~ 10 turns away and b help
ic>s to reply.
The only advantage Of the at.
lacking craft. according to Tbs
experts. Ia that u has larger tar
get 10 shoot a.. These conditions
are altered somewhat with two.
scatter fighting planes with turrets
but, In any event, the most formid-
able defenses are claimed Tor The
bombers.
The experts say this defense
power was illustrated In the De-
eember 18th British raid on Heigo.
land bay. when seven British planes
were lost and II to Is enemy Tight
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-27

. Pick your coat or suit from this unusually attrae-
tive collection Of beautifully designed, sxpsry tailored
stylcs Quality fabrics. fashion details and lovely
colors that distinctly NEW Sketchsd from stock
four syesscorcs OF others await your nspectioni
TAILORED . DRESSMAkER . CASUAL TYPES
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-27

II is likely story and notwith-
standing its dramatic sequences,
runs steadily and smoothly TO its
powerful climax. There are no
bumps of unreality TO jolt its spell
and if you can manage to do with
out gangsters, jitterbugs and the
international tug-of-war you will
find this half of the new bill at
the Roxy quite entertaining.
Because 1t Is on my mind
and because ! am writing In
the same order In which I re-
viewed the bill, permit me to
focus your attention on the
M-G-M short feature. Drunk
Driving" As the title sug-
gests, they had a story to tell
and how well they told II 1
will leave to your good judy
ment.
In my opinion, every man who
drinks and drives should give the
few minutes and the few cents it
takes to see this picture. 1t is a
powerful indictment Of those good
fellows" who willingly and unwil-
lingly hold hands with death" as
they ride
The showing Of the picture
prompted the present Safety
Week" campaign and through the
efforts of Murray Boggs, house
manager at the Roxy, together
with splendid cooperation of the
commissioner of public safety, Ia
comans will also have the oppor-
tunity to cooperate and save
. life.
The other main feature on
the Roxy screen stars Alice
Faye and Warner Baxter In
IN adventure story of the ORR
ent. 1t is titled "Barricade"
and offers Charles Winniger
Just one more opportunity to
demonstrate the fact that he
Is one Of Hollywood's most
capable actors.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-27
RailWay Clerks
Reflect Hinton

PORTLAND z. Hinton, Sc
attic, was reelected general chair
man of the North Pacific district
board of adjustment. Brotherhood
of Railway Clerks, ALL, at the
closing Of a three-day session here
Thursday.
Spokane was chosen for the next
convention in 1912.
c. J. Woods, Of Portland, was
reelected vice chairman, b. Il.
Clifford. Seattle, and r. NJ. Wheel
er. Spokane, were named trustees.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-27

Aside from intervals. the pic
ture does not call upon either
Miss Faye or Baxter TO bear
down." although II Is fun of &C
ton and thrills and will prove an
exciting bit Of screen fare.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-27
Singin' a Song!

an Old Monterey Is perhaps
one of Gene Autry's most enter
tanning pictures.
Two things prompt me TO make
that remark the cast which
supports Gene :. and the music.
IL is unlikely that Amer
ica's No. ! cowboy has ever
been In better company than
Is In this production. As for
the cast, there's Smiley Bur
nett, June Storey, George
"Gabby" Hayes, 1.-THE Hoosier
Hot Shots" and the "Ranch
Boys" all Of whom keep "giv-
ing, with most pleasing re-
suits.
As for the music we have
Gene and his aids in a generous
mood. This picture almost rates
the classification of western
musical" which doesn't do
anybody any harm.
Getting back TO the cast for
a moment II can be said
of Gene Autry, he always
wants the best supporting
players he can get. He Is one
Hollywood star who IL not
afraid someone will steal his
pictures.
On the same bill with the Autry
feature is another Of the Higgins
Family films titled Should Hus-
bands Work."
James, Lucille and Russell Glea-
son carry the lead roles, while the
presence Of Marie Wilson in the
cast is an all-around good idea.
This weeks Riviera program IA
above the average.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-27

British Claim New Bomber
Will be Test for Germans

LONDONDERRY experts say that the Royal Air Force
prepared for the expected nensfcaton of aerial warfare
by of the outstanding technical developments of the
European conflicts poweroperated multiple gun turret for
long distance bombers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-27

srs were reported shot down. n was
said that perhaps 20 planes partiel-
pstsd In the hattie.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-27

The passion Pldy"!

Last night at the Lakewood the
ater the original Luenen Passion
Play" presented the story of the
Cross In the first OF its five local
performances.
In this day of wars and rumors
OF wars. 1t is regrettable that so
poor a house was on hand 10 wit
ness one of the most inspiring pro-
auctions ever to play in this city.
Eloquently and reverently present.
ed under the able direction of Josef
Meier, who also portrays the
Christus, this visual record Of the
last seven days in the life OF Christ
flashes across our entertainment
sky with the brilliance of that star
which guided the Three Wise Men
to where the Babe was laid.
One need not be of religious
mind to enjoy thoroughly this
non-sectarian production. The
settings, together with the
OoSt Shiiitm usC VI nkhtst aio
things Of beauty, and the prin-
cipal characters compare IA
vorably with the leading &C.
tors and actresses of our day.
To see the Last Supper and the
descent from the Cross is to wit
ness the most inspiring and dra-
matte offerings 1t is mans privi-
lege to behold scenes which
will shine brightly in ones MEM
DRY for many years to come.
With the boards of evil
tramping civilization into the
mire of hate, selfishness and
destruction, IL behooves those
who follow after the banner
of righteousness to support 30
powerful a force for good ~
the passion Play" =. and the
churches Of Tacoma should be
In the very vanguard Of such
q movement.
As sat last night and noted the
row upon row Of empty seats at
the initial performance of the
Passion Play was reminded of
the bitter controversy which fol-
lowed the showing of Tobacco
Road at the Temple theater. I
recalled the righteous indignation
the cries of the multitude for
better entertainment" and I
pondered the inconsistency of
man!
There will be both afternoon and
evening performances at the Lake
wood today and tomorrow.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-21
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven of these
test questions Turn to the
woman's page for the answers.
1. In which of the national
parks is the famous geyser,
"Old Faithful"
2. Which motion picture actor
was known as 1.-The man with a
thousand faces?"
3. Name the author of the
book, How to Win Friends and
Influence People"
4. The largest railroad center
in the United States is New
York, Boston. Chicago, or Kan
sas City?
5. Does a bullet begin to drop
Immediately upon leaving the
muzzle of a gun?
s. In which Democratic ma
tional convention were 103 bal
lots taken before a nomination
for president was achieved?
Z. With what sport is the
name of Lew Jenkins associ-
ated?
s. What kind of goat is called
a nanny goat?
9. Where Is Boulder dam?
10. What does "Gesundheit"
mean?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-21
Stories in
Stamps
Vargas Is Dietotor-
South American STYLE

CETULIo VARGAS, pictured
" with President Franklin D.
Roosevelt on Brazils Pan Ameri-
can commemorative stamp above.
is dictator Of the worlds fourth
largest country He rules the
destinies of Brszil's $4,000, 900 in
habitants by decree, controls ev-
erything from bus fares to coffee
prices.
This small, Nspoleon-like die
tator wants no Fascism in Brazil,
manned a machine gun in 1888
when a Green Shirt organization
tried to Gust him. Result OF that
revolt was a series of DEGREES cur
failing German-Italian efforts to
make Nazis out OF Brazilians.
Vargas staged his own revolu-
ton in 1880 to seize power, after
being defeated in . presidential
election which he charged was
fixed. He has remained in Office
since then. revising the constitu-
ton when necessary His present
term expires in 1913.
Brazil for Brazilians" has been
his motto. He has developed
acknowledgement industries.
controlled commerce. regulated
private business. His rule is gen.
tie, but he can be Arm with op-
ponents.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-21

FRIDAY. JUNE 81

Good and evil portents are
discerned for this day. In the
morning hours there may be a
tendency to enter into disputes.
There is = threatening aspect
for human relations affecting
nations and families alike. Later.
benefic aspects promise good
luck.
Heart and Home: Insight is
made keener under this sway
which quickens understanding
among members Of a family.
The young should feel confidence
in the future and courage TO
meet whatever comes to them.
Both boys and girls should bene-
fit at this time through percep-
ton of their responsibility to the
nation. Patriotism swakens
under this rule of the stars.
Business Affairs: Architects
and landscape artists will profit
this year in which the building
Of American homes will take on
exceptional interest. The stars
presage large trade in whatever
contributes to the beauty and
comfort Of dwelling places.
Novel gadgets TO reduce house,
keeping labor will multiply as
women turn to public service
made necessary by extraor-
binary events.
National Issues: Realization Of
the interdependence of the ma
tons of the globe will be general
at this time as wars effects are
felt by commerce and trade.
Secret conferences in Washing
ton will discuss the future poll
cies Of the United states.
International Affairs: AS the
Sun enters Cancer adverse as
poets for the British government
are discerned. While there are
good aspects Of Neptune there
are evil omens for certain states
men who will be unjustly crit-
cixed. The death Of dis
tinguished statesman is forecast.
Heated scenes in the British par
lament will continue TO mark
grave deliberations. Tremen-
dous changes in India are prog
nosticated.
Persons whose birthdate II 10
have the augury of a year OF
many pleasant experiences.
Hasty decisions and impulsive
acts should be avoided with un-
usual caution.
Children born on this day
probably will be shrewd, exact
ing and critical. They should be
taught To be tactful and I'M
selfish.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-21
PULSE OF THE PUBLIC

The present European war is
for the settling of the question
as to which group of Industrial
lists and bankers of the warning
nations are to control world
markets and is no concern of
America. War can only bring
about a great and needless hard
ship to the people.
There were no jobs after the
last war for the ones that were
fortunate enough to come back.
1t would be the same this time.
A new threat to organized
labor has arisen. Under the Tro-
jan horse and fifth column tao
tics employed by American man.
ufacturers in the name Of emer-
gency defense, national unity
and general war hysteria, manu-
facturers have laid careful
scheme TO rob labor OF every
single solitary gain that has
been made in the last decade.
The people are the nation.
Therefore. to defend the nation
it is necessary to defend the
rights and standards of the
people.
Our job is to send resolutions,
kilograms and protests of all
kinds to our government remind
ing them that we are whole
heartedly opposed to being in
volved in the war on either side.
r. c. STROUT.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-21
CRITICAL OF WORK
AT McCHORD FIELD

Editor The Times: In his re-
cent address on national de-
Tense. President Roosevelt aid:
mo old defense is so strong that
1t requires no further strength
ening and no attack is so UNI
likely or impossible that it may
be ignored"
ngress has appropriated
over five billion dollars for ma
tional defense since that speech
was made. The problem now is
to get the program out Of the
paper stage, out Of bureaus and
red tape; out of the hands Of
lax or incompetent government
officials.
A typical example of dilstory
and insufficient defense prepare
ton is ground improvement and
road construction at McChord
field. Nearly three years Of ef-
fort at the field has left maze
of incomplete runways. roads.
sewer ditch and other ground
construction. There is road.
apparently running to the field,
that suddenly branches off to-
ward Spanaway. Another runs
TO the banks OF Clover creek.
Vet anofher r,aL>s /. 1o,,nint.
circle, ending up in front of one
of the numerous burger
stands which dot South Tacoma
Way. 1t is possible, Of course.
that these roads are meant 10
confuse the enemy when and II
said enemy arrives.
Three branches of supervision,
made up of army. civil service
and WPA, are now in force at
the field. The WPA supervision
is represented In the usual AFRO
CANT type, with no special quail
fications. Small groups Of WPA
workers dot the field here and
there; far too few 10 speed a
defense program. Three thou
sand more workers at double the
inadequate wage, working eight
hours a day. would result in
worthwhile work. Several Of
Tacomas leading contractors.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-21
Public Service 'Internes'

Training for public service trains for profess
sona service is an ideal much discussed but seldom
achieved For it has been sort of tenet of in
the United States that the public service is the only kind
of service that requires special training apt
tude of any kind
Through the colleges way is being found to cut into
this unintellgent tradition In Wisconsin, under Gov Phil
LaFoette, arrangements made to take specially
qualified students at the state university into state service
And in Los Angeles another experiment has been oper
ang for years series of apprenticeship by
Student echnicians have been opened in both city and
county governments enabling students to get part-me
work while studying and usually fume work for about
year thereafter. Qualified then both by training and
experience the graduates have usually found it easier
get permanent work in public administration of kind
Public service will be and more important in the
years to come whether like it not There is
why it should not be trained and intelligent service
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-21
Milestone in Air Travel

TODAY and twice weekly from on it will be possible
to eat breakfast in Tacoma lunch in Kechkan and din
ner in Juneau.
Marking realization of plans that have been years in
development Pacific Alaska Always today inauguated
first regular passenger armai service between Puget
Sound and Alaska.
Tacoma and Seattle have found strong community of
interest in establishment of this direct fast of
municaon with territory that had its communications
with Puget Sound limited for the last generation to slow
steamships
To Tacoma it not important whether the service
started from Seattle; but to both cities it important
that the service be started from Puget Sound There
strong effort made to throw the whole airmai, air.
passenger and business nteres of Alaska east of the
Rockies on direct routes to Chicago and New York.
Alaska people didn't want that and Puget Sound cities
desperately fought for establishment of the air service
coastal route to old trade relationships that
have persisted and increasingly strong since Kondke
gold rush days.
Charles c. Garland, Alaska development committee
chairman of Tacoma Chamber of Commerce. aboard the
first plane to carry passengers north Garands committee
has been consistent booster of stronger Alaska
trade relations and worked hard for the anyways service
another step bringing Alaska closer its natural ports
of contact in the States.
Supplementary services tanning out from Juneau bring
Tacoma within than two days contact with
interior Alaska points, For important business and i'm
porant passengers that is fine thing to know and to