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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-20
.Reialiaiory
Acts Planned
BY America
BULLETIN

Tokfo-Jspaa Win permit 40
American. 60 leave tAis country
unless the tnised state. s~nds
ship. for them and In that event
the government ~iil consider
Individually the application ~
each Americas. kah Ishii. ehsef
government spekss n. an
nounred Tuesday.
i-hii discios~d 81 present .
complete stsiemate In asgotis-
tions for evacuation 81 Ameri-
cans.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-20
Land Meet Postponed

OLYMPIA The state q n
board meeting sst for Thursday
u this week mas been po~s poned
definitely because n tns absence
u several board msmD<ra
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-20
NATION WILL FIGHT If SHE MUST
Pressure Screws Turned
Tighter on Sweden to
Join With Axis Powers
DETERMINED TO PRESERVE DEMOCRACY
sy 5. suavoh HgAvn


NEW YORk--PresHure Sweden 20 join the axis 10 In
ereasng almost daily according to information reaching
here Tuesday.
The situation has reached such point that high officials
becoming frank their illusions danger and ner
promises that the little democracy v fight II shs must
Government ministers do the potential but
the ureHa Ia Ieaa fettesnt.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-20

Y
and probably damaged by retiring
Russians. was reported by Berlin.
but Moscow said that the Black
Sea fleet was hurting back axis
attempts 10 land on the Ukraine
coast.
The soviets reported. too. that
they were fighting strongly IN the
streets Of Ukraine cities in the
area claimed By IN. Nazis and At
the Dnieper river bndgeheads
Continued on Page 2. Column q
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-20
Americans Must Realize
Conflict Shall Be Victory,
Chief Executive Asserts
u. S.-Crsot Briioin Are Tokinq
Inventory OF Production. Needs
And Deliveries for Late Summer

SHI>cTO>--rr~-sdsni Roosevelt Tuesday sfsrresa
declared American. aakis In the fact that their
eoanir, v involved IN situation from which can ssesps
only IL The war /. wan.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-20
WEATHER FORECAST

Pair tonight. Thur. Temps.
High a.: low So. sun risas 5sis;
sets fla
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-20

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tina ssAs Tb~ ihsory 10 thai u
asitsia we're n poslslea 10 claim
ant bsasfit ~ similar privileges
sns you'd fseslss them - ffseiy.
isut the curse ~ ssrs1ilsY has b~ea
assrtsd ~ shat. eonxiaefsnx
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sosafss. IL fstfsr arsssls aetioa 10
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-20
German Armed Forces
Drive Way Into Defenses
OF Vast Soviet Industries
RUSSIANS PUT UP STIFF FIGHT
By JOE ALEX MORRIS
Foreign News Writer
SUMMARIZING THE WAR

German armed forces hammered Their way into the de
lenses of Russas vast industries in the Ukraine anc
enngrad Tuesday but still far short of then
chief ohiec of the Red
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-20

rrsmpsA@sag Man planes have
sesn fired spon a German sspi-
nnsgs rins ssw nroksa up and ~
members klyea substantial Jsii
terms Ths sfmsd fofees have
hsea ssnit up 10 point where
fsf.sfs are complaining shoas
shortage ~ harvest n~ap. and ma
icsnsinisd en Fsxs 4. Column ~
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-20


That our local public has
not gone amiss in its judg-
ment on this topic is indicated
by the reaction of outsiders
who must deal with the city.
Take the army authorities. for
example. Long ago they ceased to
zeal with The police commissioner
Fin ma jor instances.
They were on the verge Of Civ
Ing up Tacoma as a bad Job. -
Then the mayor stepped in-and
satisfactory civilian-srmy relations
have resulted.
Reasons for this are obvious.
But not so clear TO Ia
comans was the purpose of a
private City Hall meeting
last week held at request of
the Federal Bureau of Investi-
cation.
At that session. attended by the
mayor. the police commissioner and
other city officials. an FBI repre-
sentative did most Of the talking
And the gist Of what he said. in
trief, was This.
FBI has no confidence In Ia
comas police administration.
Reports furnished the FBI BY
the local department. particularly
in connection with anti-espionage
and anti-sabotage work, have been
virtually yalueless.
And, unless the local depart
ment could do better, the Tacoma
officials were told. FBI would
count on no aid from IL,
Plainly enough, this is a de-
plOrable state Of affairs.
Unfortunately. i viii b. some
months before the local public VIII
have opportunity 70 pronounce
judgment
Meanwhile. let ia hope the
mayor continues 10 ~ chief
executive"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-20

1t has been agreed by those
who try to analyze such things
that only a Tacoma mayor
with considerable force of
character, and who is backed
by public opinion, could actu-
ally function as the city's
chief executive.
Apparently. this combination of
circumstances and conditions has
come about.
And, l think, these are the rea-
sons
First. the mayor has earned and
elings to the public's confidence.
Second, the police commissioner
has lost what the mayor has
gained.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-20

Now I call attention to the
change that has taken place.
The mayor has ordered an
alteration in police policy
and he has made it stick.
OF course il is true he is backed
by a new federal law.
But the fact remains that II was
the mayor, and not the police COM
missioner. who told the army that
on . certain day Tacoma's houses
Of prostitution would be closed.
They were, and, the police say,
they have so remained.
Further, IL was the mayor TO
whom the army appealed for this
change.
The letter of the law Of the
Charter. as II was outlined sew
eral months ago. WAS ignored
and no one. not even the police
commissioner, bal ked at the
mayors dictate.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-20

Readers may rem m b T
that some months ago. during
the present city administra-
ton, an active controversy
concerned the power possessed
by the mayor under the City
Charter.
The argument arose on the heels
Of revelation to the public that
army authorities were on the
point OF declaring Tacoma "out
Of bounds" tor soldiers because of
conditions arising from lax law
enforcement.
At that time. despite urging
from the military and other
sources. the mayor asserted he had
no power 10 control or direct police
department policies. He said he
could not interfere with the ac-
t.vities or program Of the com
missioner Of public safety.
He said he knew this was so
because the corporation counsel
his legal authority. told him so
after scanning the Charter.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-20
wake UP--WE HAVE A WAR
lz!Es sssz! TO WIN" I'D. R. warns
i!eY MEL VOORHEES,

Municipal metamorphosis.
That's the subject for today
and it's easier TO describe
than to pronounce.
But We have II with US this sum
ner season IN City Hall.
Webster says it means. among
other things. n striking altera-
ton In appearance. character or
circumstance. a. Of a person or Of
public affairs"
In this case. the person I have
in mind is our mayor.
And have in mind circum-
rtances surrounding public affairs
in which ne is and mas been in
volved.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1941-07-18
CONTRACTING
WOOD.HOPKNS

WOOD HOPKINS
Contracting Company, Inc.
Hauling, Rigging, Steel Erectors
47S Jessie st. Phone 5-OS4O
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1941-07-18
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HENSAA RUG COMPANY
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Work done 1000 by native.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
Less Than 5000 Apply Here for 1941 Drivers Licenses
Rossi Recommended
 For State Position
Prominent Local Barber Proposed for Examining Com-
 mission; Given Splendid Support

Michael Rossi of South Leonard street, well-known local barber and member of the Democratic Town Committee, today was receiving fa- vorable mention for appointment to the State Barbers Examining Commission.
 The Democrat learned that MT. Rossi's name was placed before Gov. Robert A. Hurley for consid- eration in making appointments to this board by State Treasurer Frank M. Anastasio. There will be three appointments made to the commission this year, as all three members terms expire on July 1.
 MT. Rossi, 1t Is understood, has the backing of the local Italian Democratic. clubs and several other political organizations. He is also believed to have been endorsed by Democratic Town Chairman Mau- rice F. Tangney, as well as other city officials.
 He has been a master barber for twenty years and also is being backed by one of their local groups.
 Tn this connection, too, 1t was learned today that the name of Albert Schiavone of this city also had been mentioned in connection with the appointment to the board.
 The present members are: Barber examiner, Joseph DePaola of Meri- den, state president of the Young Democrats; deputy barber eXam- iners, Vito A. DUrso of New Haven and Joseph Camilleri of Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
SPECIAL POLICE
 FOR CARD PARTY
Plans Completed for St. Mary's Hospital Rene.
 fit, April "A

Final plans were completed for the mammoth Benefit Card Party being held next Thursday night, April 24, in the new wing of St. Mary's Hospital for the benefit of the building fund at meeting held this week Of the joint sponsoring committees of the Nurses Alumnae Association and the Knights of Ca- lumbus.
 A general invitation to the public to attend was issued following the meeting by the chairman, Judge Patrick Healey, and also by Mother Sacred Heart, hospital superintend- ent.
 There will be different sections for care. playing in the spacious halls and rooms of the new hospital wing, which, although not com pleted sufficiently to permit bless ing and dedication next week as originally planned, will allow use for the big attendance expected for the event.
 A request has been made by the committee that as many players as possible bring their own cards.
 Special plans for handling traffic in the vicinity of the hospital the night of the party are now being worked out by the committee in conjunction with police officials. Parking arrangements are also being worked out SO that motorists will have a minimum of inconvenience.
 Tickets have been distributed through members of the committee, but are obtainable at the hospital or nurses home by those not yet solicit ed. Dolly dollars also made her appearance at this weeks committee meeting and will be on hand next ThUreday night to gladden. the heart of some one person at the party.
 The list of patrons and patronesses for the benefit party will be an- nounced in the press next Wednes- day evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
FAMILIES FORCED
 TOLEAVE HOMES
Gas From an Open Jet Caupe of Alarm-New
 Record Set

Bremen were called to the home of Mrs. Charles Race, 68S North Main street this morning shortly before 9 o'clock to extinguish Q fire caused by an overflow of oil. One piece of apparatus responded to the fire which caused slight damage.
 Yesterday firemen put out l5 brush fires and answered an ern- ergency call bringing the total of alarms up to noon today at 360. A ban issued last week on rubbish fires started by property owners was still in effect but would be lifted shortly, Fire Marshal Dennis J. Lahey indicated.
 A closet fire was extinguished by four companies of firemen in the home of Anthony Farina at 19 Wood street late last night. Damage was confined to the closet.
 Bremen were called out last night also to investigate the source of escaping gas which drove oc- cupants of a three story building at l50 East Farm street to the street. An open jet from new stove in the first floor apartment of Mrs. Julia Szczepanska was the origin of the seeping gas. Fire Marshal's office reported that the woman was not aware that the pilot light on the stove was not burning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
90 School Students
 In Concert Tuesday
Consolidated Symphony Orchestra Offers 22nd Annual
 Program at Wilby High

Those taking part in the program are as follows:
 -Violins - Michael Tolomeo, con. certineister, Joseph Tkacheff, Peter Mini, Eleanor Sills. Barnard Lieber- man, John Reihl. Joseph Di Pietro Walter Demorsky, Michael Russo Lillian Pukinskas, Anthony Dad dona, Frank Falcone. Joseph Da- nauskas, Anthony Lombard, zpyg- niew Piotrowsky. Rose Cannuzzi, Mary Longo, Arthur Kathan, Louise Mirabilio, Donald Peircey. Alphonse pelosi, Fred Hennick, Thomas Sie- miatoski, John Horrigan, Heman Somma.
 violas - Benjamin Bradley, Richard Spellman. Rodford Bryant, Anthony Penta, Nicholas Famiglietti Frank Nardella.
 Violoncellos John Ruggiero, Leah Shnaerof, Elsie Markham.
 Bases - Angeline Ferraro, John Moriarty. Adele Guiffre, Daniel Perillo, Eunice Reichenbach.
 Flutes - Helen Crumrine, Eleanor 'Storrs. Josephine Stankus, Nancy Rogers.
 Oboe - Eleanor storrs.
 Clarinets Ralph Scozzafava William Macchia, Horton Warner Vincent Rosa, Pic Tentoni, Matthew Ricci, Arthur Bliss. Jack Mattrella James Mattrella, Joseph Bartoletti Olga Anastasio.
 To,,oo,,. Ai,,i,, aaipnr pa rhara Rogers.
 Bass clarinet -- Sherman Cohen
 French horns Belden Di Vito Thais Branch, Marshall Raffel. Coronets - John Holmes, Bernard Marshalka.
 Trumpets - Raymond Walch Frank Gentle. William Martinelli Philip Kampner, Natalino De Fran cesco.
 Trombone - Kenneth Neale, Al. bert Skrebutenas.
 Tuba - Pasquale Palumbo.
 Tympani - Norman Garfield.
 Vibraharp and Chimes - John Ensminger
 Drums, etc. - Marshall Shaker Walter Montambault.
 Piano - Priscilla Barrows, Mary Mcdonald.
 officers of the orchestra include: President. Raymond Walch; vice. president, Michael Tolomeo; secre- tary, Benjamin Bradley: treasurer Barbara Rogers; librarians. John Reihl, Alvin Reiner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
WHALE DIRECTS
 REVUE TONIGHT
St. Thomas S0dality in An- rual Comedy at Water.
 bury WOmen's Club

The Children of Mary society of St. Thomas church will present It's seventh annual comedy revue this evening at he Waterbury Women's club, in program of song and dance under the direction of Cliff McHale. The affair IS appropriate ly called the Red, White and Blue Revue"
 Heading the list of girls taking part are Anne Keeley, mistress of ceremonies, and ends, Dorothy Car ney Dunn and Mary Fully. Others in the cast are the following:
 Alice Barna, Florita Begley, Sally Begley, Ruth Blacker, Mary Boyles, Ellen Biondeau, Grace Bovino. Bar bara Burns, Anna Byrne, Eleanor Byrne, Mario Calo, Betty Connolly Arlene Cooke, Mary Cormier, Bar bara Cronley.
 Madeline DeJoy, jacqueline Des- seureaux, Peggy Dwyer, Dorothy Dunn, Deborah Grimm, Nancy Griffin, Maureen Hanrahan, Mary Hunihan, 1nez Iacovino, Anne Judd, Anne Keeley, Anita Hendricks Helen LaBrie, Rita Large, Francis Lenihan, Anna Mancini, Anita Mango, Lucy Mango.
 Angeline Masi, Jane McKinstry, Rosemary Mclaughlin, Virginia Reilly, Dorothy Richmond Helen Richmond, Elaine Roberts, Nella Rosa, Gertrude Shanney, Anna Shea, Jackie Sheehy, Anne Spell man, Margaret Sullivan, Gloria Tartaglia.
 Music will be furnished by Con. nie Bracken's Musical Maids.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
IRENE COTTER
 ASKS DIVORCE
Madeline MOrgan's Plea for Decree Also to Be
 Heard Tomorrow

Eight uncontested divorce cases are scheduled for hearing at tomor- row mornings short calendar ses- sion of Superior Court. Motions in various other actions, not yet ready for trial, will also be heard by Judge Kenneth Wynne.
 Following are the divorce cases: Madeline Morgan vs Bennett Nor gan; Lyle Griswold vs Eva Hough- taling Griswold; Irene Bovine Cot ter Vs Leon Cotter; Jean Mary Bialek Klimas vs Peter Raster Klimas.
 Also: Gladys G. Hodson against Frederick B. Hodson (former owner and manager of the well-known restaurant by the same name) : Anna Ruziany vs Yakim Ruziany Konstance Kelley Montgomery vs John A. L. Montgomery; and Jane Kovaleski Nolan against Daniel No- Ian.
 Divorce actions not yet ready for trial are as follows: Vera Howard vs Roy Denvil Howard, motion for support of minor child, alimony pending trial and allowance to bring suit; Josephine Stryeski vs Anthony Stryeski, request for alimony pend- ing trial; Marie A. Grenier vs Row land J. Grenier, support and ali- mony pending trial, and allowance to carry out the divorce action; Az nes Wester Stango vs Charles Fran cis 'Stango, alimony pending trial and counsel fees.
 Richard Toffey of Waterbury will petition the court for permission to change his name.
 Lucille DiOliviera, l3, will ask for permission to sue the receiver of the Merchants Trust Company, Bank Commissioner Walter Perry If permission Is granted, the school girl will bring action against the bank through her father Daniel, based on an alleged fall last janu- ary at property owned by the bank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
MASONIC LEADERS
 TO ATTEND DEGREE

High ranking dignitaries of zin- dah Grotto from all parts of the state will be among the several hun- dred Masons who aree xpected to attend the Master Masons Night Saturday at the Masonic Temple. 1t was announced last night at . grotto meeting, by Edward E. How'd, monarch.
 Rev. Mark Carpenter of Derby will be the principal speaker tak- ing for his subject, Alaska Through a Missionary's Eyes" Pappy Howard, and his troupe Of hillbillies will furnish the entertain- ment and the Zindah Grotto con. cert orchestra will play.
 The evenings activities. designed to be a good fellowship affair, will start at 8 o'clock, and a rousing good time is assured to all who at tAnh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17

The Consolidated High School Symphony orchestra, composed of % students from Crosby, Wilby. and Leavenworth High schools, will pre- sent its 22d annual concert in the Wilby High school Auditorium Tues day evening April g, at 8:30 o'clock, under the direction of Floyd O. Evans.
 The guest artist for the evening will be Ernest Fasano, bassoon so- loist.
 Following is the full program for the evening: Prelude and Theme 100000, Verdi
 from "Traviata" OVerCure .,...........',.., ttoSSAnA
 to "Serhiramide"
 II Kamennoi Ostrow ..... Rubinstein On the Trail ............. Grofe
 (Grand Canyon Suite)
 III Concerto for Bassoon .,.... Mozart Adagio
 Allegro
 Ernest FaSano
 W Peter Schmoll ......... Van Weber
 Awards
 VI Approximations ,............. Laszlo On stephen Fosters 70 Susannah" Introduction and (Foster) Bach-Allegro
 Mozart-Minuet
 Schubert-Scherzo
 Brahms--Allegro
 Liszt--Allegro in Rhapsody Style Debussy-Lento-Impressio GershWin--Moderne
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
Patrolnan McC Carthy
 Retires From Force
Board Approves Application Member for 27 Years;
 Two Policemen Cited for Bravery at Recent Fire

Application for retirement of Pa- trolman Richard Mccarthy, veteran of p years service, was approved by the Board of Police Commissioners at the boards meeting held in City Hall yesterday afternoon.
 McCarthy's pension will be based on half of his weekly pay of $40.25. In communication, Mccarthy stated that i'll health was the reason for his request to be relieved from active duty and his retirement will take effect on April 2l.
 Tributes to Patrolman Mccarthy were voiced by Superintendent Will liam J. Roach and Chairman Will liam Verriker as to his service rec ord and as an efficient officer in the department. Patrolman Mccarthy was appointed to the force on Janu- ary 3, 1914.
 Patrolman William Calvin was promoted to grade A rank when he appeared before the police board after an examination by Chairman Verriker. The promotion has an automatic pay increase of 25 cents a day.
 A communication from Patrolman Edward J. Mcdonald requesting back pay from December 2 to April was referred to the committee on men and discipline. When Patrolman Mcdonald failed to return to duty, his name was removed from the payroll after the police and fire sur- geon, Dr. A. J. Finn, reported that the examination showed the officer to be physically fit for duty.
 Citations for deeds of heroism in rescuing five persons trapped in a burning tenement block at 434 West Main street. will be made to Ser- geant Joseph Petit and Patrolman Clarence Marcella when they appear before the board at their meeting on April 30. Recommendation for the honors were made by Superin- tendent William J. Roach.
 Formal notification was given by Superintendent Roach of the death Sunday morning of Sergeant John J. Hayes, veteran member of the force, to the police board who re- viewed Sergeant Hayes excellent record and recommended that sym pathies be conveyed to members of the family.
 A request from the American Le- zion for 8 platoon of policemen to act as an escort guard on July when the Legion's convention is held here was referred to the superintendent for action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-17
FIRE MARSHAL
 STARTS SURVEY
Checkup Ordered By Board on Fire Escapes in Tene-
 ment Blocks

The city's board of fire commits sioners at their meeting yesterday afternoon ordered that survey be conducted by Fire Marshal Dennis J. Lahey, with the collaboration of the State Fire Marshal's office to prevent future disastrous fire losses and effect if possible improvement In safety standards in the build ings of Waterbury.
 Fire Marshal Lahey will ask prop erty owners to observe the statutes governing the use of fire escapes. This probe in conditions of tene- ment houses follow in the wake of the tenement block fire in the West End on April in which one occu- pant lost his life and several per- sons were injured. The front and rear exists were cut of as the flames spread so rapidly that tenants were trapped and had to be rescued by ladders through the front windows of their apartments.
 The action was taken on @ mo. tion by Commissioner John M. Bro- die after the state statutes defining the powers of the fire marshal and regulations with respect to equip- ping tenement and apartment houses of more than three stories with fire escapes of non -combusti- ble material, was studied by the board members.
 A list of all tenement and apart- ment houses which are subject to the provisions of the state law on the use of outside fire escapes will be made by Marshal Lahey.
 From the report, the fire comnis. sioners will determine what fire hazards exist and corrective meas ures will then be instituted which can be made under the fire statutes and with others which will be recommended to the board of alder men.
 A special report on the West Main street fire was submitted by Chief Thomas P. Cavanaugh, commenting the splendid cooperation shown by every member of the department. The report also praised the men of the night shift who came to the scene to render help In combating the fire.
 An application submitted to the board for appointment to the fire department were Robert c. Scollay, g, of 24 Second street and Patrick, Shea, 29, of l52 East Liberty street.