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The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-08
VICKERY SAYS u, S.
FACES TREMENDOUS
S%HIPBUILDING JOB
Continued From Page One)

maritime commission, he said, has
l25 vessels building in addition
ton to IS already completed, and
by June 1912 expects to add
another go to go"
In spite of the magnitude OF
this program" Capt. Vickery as
serted, II believe that we will hear
complaints and criticisms and de-
mands for still more ships.
If it be further necessary the
shipbuilding industry can even ex.
pand this program, but I hope it
will not have to do so. The supply
Of skilled management and skilled
labor is now spread just about as
thin as it can be for efficient
operation" 3
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-08
Bennett Reaues Treated
For Bullet Wound in Leg

Bennett Reaves, of 1116 Chestnut
street, was treated at James Walk
er Memorial hospital last night
for pistol wounds in the left leg.
He told police that he was walk
ing at 10th and Grace streets and
three men stopped him and asked
for a cigarette. He refused to give
them a cigarette and one of the
men pulled out a pistol and shot
at him three times, he said, one
bullet taking effect in his leg.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-08
ITALIANS PROTECT
AMERICAN EMBASSY
Continued From Page One)

when Italy declared war on those
countries.
Carrying both italian and German
flags, the students first marched to
the Piazza Venezia, where they
cheered Benito Mussolini; then to
the war ministry to cheer the army
and, finally, to Fascist headquarters,
where an official urged them to be
disciplined to "show the world the
seriousness Of 1taly's sthdious youth,
ready more than ever for II Duce's
orders"
AS evidence of comradeship be-
tween Italians and Germans, the
newspaper La Tribuna printed
Photograph Of the students with
smiling German soldier on thell
shoulders.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-08
NAZI INVASION OF
BULGARIA FEARED
Continued From Page One)

divisions on the Bulgarian frontier.
Greece, which had Withdrawn
troops from the Bulgarian frontier,
now has returned some of them
to those posts, presumably because
of the presence of German troops
in Rumaa in.
In his private address to the par
liamentary meeting, PopoH was
reported to have emphasized tn e
value of good and friendly rela-
tons" with Germany as well as
Soviet Russia. This is a period Of
world uncertainty" he said.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-08
Officials of Reueune
Department Will Help
Taxpayers File Returns

Representatives of the state rev
enue department will be in Will
mington on February 10, II, II,
10, "a and Is and from March 3
through Is to help taxpayers fill
cut their 1941 income and intang-
ihle tax returns, it was announced
yesterday.
The representatives will also be
at the following places during
March:
Burgaw, March g., Southport
March 4; Elizabethtown, March
5; Whiteville, March 6 and Z.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-08
FAvOR1TES WIN
PALM BEACH. Fla. Feb

PALM BEACH, Fla, Feb. 7.-R)
The topseeded women players
in the South Florida tennis tourna-
ment breezed through their early
round matches to catch up with
the rest of the field today. Wet
course caused potsponement of al,
mems matches and they will be
played tomorrow.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-08
CAPPER ASSAILS
BRITISH AID BILL
CONTINUED From Page One)

this bill because the President was
asking congress to follow a course
that will lead to disaster"
This measure is a complete
surrender Of the responsibilities
given the congress by the constitu-
don and sets up a dictatorship"
the senator said. ut is in fact a
war bill, transferring to the Presi-
dent war making powers which un-
belong to congress.
/ Fright now the next greatest
Entep In protecting America first is
to, kill this so-called lend-lease, this
bill, that really is a war
dictatorship BILL"
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-08
Motorists Are Warned
To Buy City Licenses

Police yesterday warned motorists
in the city who have not vet pur.
chased their 1941 city license plates
that they IRE facing possible arrest
and a fine for their delay.
Through yesterday only 2,279 city
tags had been sold and officers said
that the sales are far behind those
1T last year. The tags may be secured
at police headquarters daily from s
a. m. to 6 p. m.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-08
GREEKS REPULSE
ITALIAN ATTACKS
Continued From Page One)

three months had destroyed at
least three submarines and trans
ports aggregating $4,000 tons.
It was announced officially dur
ing the day that King George had
inspected units at the front and
had been given ovations.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-08

The value of American alrcral'
deliveries during 1910 amounted "
$625, 900, 900 as compared to szzy,'
900, 900 during the year OF 1867
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-08

The only common wood which
will burn when still green is that
" the ash tree...
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-08

A~ntarctica is the highest com
nent in the world, with an aVvefds'
estimated altitude of SOU fet'
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-08
WEATHER
Continued From Page One)

WASHINGTON, Feb. u (AP) -
Weather bureau records Of temperature
and rainfall for the "a hours ending s
p. M, in the principal cotton growing
areas and elsewhere:
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-08
ADVERTISEMENT
P s!!!lE!!! PIES

Clearing-up help aided by germi-
nidal action Of Black and White
Ointment. Soothes out burn and
Itch. First try does it or your money
back. ,k Vital in cleansing Is good
soap, use Black and White Skin Soap.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-12
Our Hope Is Our Ability TO Learn

IL there is thing which all thoughtful people
is this The kind of world Hitler is trying TO
old ways, the old order. The thing the antHiter
forces have to offer which Hitler offer is hope
There hope in a return TO brutal submedievalism
civilization in which depersonazed millions made
into animated work units under Nazi overlordship.
The hope that lies in return to the old however is
not good enough. not strong enough to fit this thing
takes hope in better world to come world better than
have known, to rally to defeat the Nazi
We who have known freedom. who have been born in
freedom knowing only freedom in lives in
conviction that only under freedom those goals
be achieved There is yet plausible blueprint of just
how they be achieved of exactly what they
But given freedom, know the forward
Every free and woman bears his or her share in
dreaming this dream holding fast to faith in IT, achieving
il in action. There hopeful signs that spirit is
being born Out of the dreary years of depression of
the whirwind of World War II, it is coming.
sense of social responsibility is the key Scientists
who formerly abored without thought of what to
be the of their inventions and developments be-
ginning realize that they do not live in sealed
away from the world but that they functonng part
of IL Organized labor, nearing trumph of power is only
beginning that its power of itself nothing that
unless is fitted into social scheme offering chance for
ALL it defeats itself Business will again be the
utterly secenered operators of the early twentes for
they have with disconcerng clarity that there is
welfare for business separate from the welfare of working
and midde-claAs people, New relationships between
eminent representing the welfare of ALL and
business regional industrial and labor represent
ing the welfare of fractions in the making, not clearly
understood yet. but gropingly forming.
We're incapable of learning. of adjusting ourselves to
the of creating institutions need for them arises all
would be hopeless But learning and in that lies our
hope.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-12
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven OF these
test questions Turn to the
womsn's page for the answers.
1. Pumpkins are usually
grown with what other field
crop.
2. A cruet is a small French
doughnut; true or false?
3. What IL the literal transla-
ton of the Greek word Eureka ?
4. Ethan Allen was an Ameri-
can playwright. statesman. or
soldier.
5. Name the Queen Of the
Netherlands.
6. The largest telescopes are
reflectors or refrsctors
Z. What Is the name Of the
character &?
8. For whom is the New York
Municipal Airport named
q A fril Of lace or the like,
fastened at the neck and worn
by women over the bodice il
called a J---t7
10. For what new govern
rent agency do the initials OFF
stand!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-12
MR.. FIXIT
He Fixes Things

TO receive sftsnfsou IN this 70
unr letters raust sive narne ane
address a writer ONLY Initials
vi - published vhen requested
To Mrs. v. =. who inquired
about sending coffee 20 sweden:
Thanks to o. johnson. another
reader. Mr.. Fixit has addresses
Of three Chicago stores which
make up such packets for
Sweden. We can give them 70
you though ne are sure most
local grocery stores viIl Be glad
to make Up similar packets. Il
asked.
Mr.. Fixif; In psedKing ale
glance "a the flag. what h the
proper salute: This !. for .
women's organization. MRS. =.
The Navy Mothers club.
which made a thorough study
Of proper methods before adopt
ing its salute. does ss follows:
While the flag 10 brought into
the room each member stands
at attention with her hands at
her sides or with her night hand
over her heart. whichever she
chooses. She keeps her night
hand over her heart as she
ssys I pledge allegiance" With
the words. to my flag" she ex-
tends her hand about waist high.
palm upward. toward the flag,
and holds that position through
the remainder Of the pledge.
The gesture should not b. stiff
and straight from the shoulder
a. in q Fascist salute. II you
wish 10 learn more about IL,
you could call Mrs. Clyde Melen-
dy. at Broadway 3447.
Mr.. Fi,It: wher. could I APP
ply for work In some Tacoma
park ~ . gardener or general
worker: ]. II.
You'll find the Metropolitan
park district office In the City
Hall annex. across Pacific ave.
from the city hall.
Mr.. Frxit: received word
recently that . friend Of ours
Ia In one Of our three army
Campo here but do not know
which or what regiment he IL
In. He Was from California +:
r. w. r.
II wouldn't be possible to find
the boy without knowing his
organization little more defin-
itely. Can you write to his folks
and learn at least his regiment?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-12
HOROSCOPE
WEDNESDAY,. NOVEMBER 4

WEDNtSDAI NV rsMDhn ~
Adverse planetary aspects
seem to dominate today. Mer-
chants and manufacturers are
under good planetary influences.
however. and the month should
be most profitable.
Heart and Home: Nerv-
BUSINESS and irritability may be
prevalent in families today.
when the inclination to look
upon the bad side of things may
be strong. Labor 10 adversely
affected. Maids will become less
numerous and homework 10
recommended as q panacea for
women Of all ages. Girls should
discipline their thoughts, for the
cultivation OF poise and courage
are urgent at this time when
they will demonstrate splendid
efficiency in war work. especial
" as nurses and motor-csr
drivers.
Business Affairs: This should
be a favorable date for launch
ing a new project or for ex-'
pansion of shop or factory.
Both employers and employees
are under portents read as in
dioating delays and even con-
flict of purpose. The results Of
labor leadership influenced by
hostile Nazi agents may be evil
dent A. the year draws to q
close. Uranus, planet Of revolu-
nonary tactics, and Saturn.
planet Of desire for division Of
profits. are held responsible for
strikes.
National Issues: Confusion re-
garding war issues may be en-
couraged by secret influences.
National attention will focus
upon commerce. The United
States Navy will be much in
the headlines. The news re-
ssrding conveys. arming Of
merchantmen and raiders Will
be such headlined.
Persons whose birthdate IL is
have the sugury of a year of
trials. Fortune will come slow
~, but the health should be
safeguarded lest it may not be
fully enjoyed.
Children born on this day
probably will be independent.
ambitious and generally lucky.
They should be especially care
ful in choosing life companion.
Marriage may be hazardous.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-12

He reported 20 the city council
that some of the fine trotters
could squirt faster - how much
faster he couldn't say. because
Il miles was about all he could
do on his bicycle, considering the
condition Of the roads and every
thing.
II really Was a tough problem.
The suggestion was made that
the fines for speeding be in
creased, but that didn't help.
Consider. for instance, the
gentleman who had a new horse
with which he expected to sur
prise some of the fellows on the
Yakima avenue speedway. He
would be jogging leisurely to-
ward town. a law abiding citizen,
when he would hear behind him
a clop. clop. clop Of a horses
hoofs in a tempo that evidently
was intended to pass him. In
voluntarily he would tighten the
reins and the race would be on.
notwithstanding the hazard Of
loose crosswalk planks and
danger to other traffic.
Pedestrians scurried for safety
and teamsters pulled their slow
moving truck horses to the side
of the street as the two trotters
came down the middle neck and
neck.
As the number Of driving
horses increased the problem
grew. Drivers circumspectly OBJ
served the regulations when the
traffic officer on his bicycle was
in sight. but he couldn't be
everywhere at once.
His beat included St Helens
and upper Tacoma avenue, q
portion Of Yakima avenue and l
street, and Pacific avenue from
the Northern Pacific dock to
18th street. He caught a speed
ster once In awhile, but for every
one he caught there were = ten
or dozen complaints from pedes-
TRANS and from citizens who
drove safe and sane old horses
which scarcely could be per-
suaded to q jog as fast rs six
miles an hour.
Those safe old horses were IN
about the same position among
the trotters as an 1898 electric
brougham would be among the
streamlined seventy miles
an hour 1s41 gas models that
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-12
StOrieSin
Stamps
pon-Americon Nations
Live, Work in Peooe

WHEN the Pan-Americsn Union
?" was founded in 1890 its an
nounced purpose was 10 promote
peace, commerce, and friendship
among the 81 American republics.
II has succeeded in fulfilling mat
promise.
War between nations in the
Western Hemisphere has been
kept TO a minimum by the Union
which fosters economic, judicial,
social, and cultural relations.
The stamp above, issued by Boz
livia in 1910 to commemorate the
5Oth anniversary of the founding
OF the Union, bears the flags Of
the 81 republics in color.
More than 253,00o, 900 people
live in harmony in the Americas,
linked by the Psn-Americsn
Union. The Union is supported
by annual contributions from all
the countries, in amounts proper
tionsl to population.
Special administrative divisions
Of the Union carry out its aims.
Departments have been created on
foreign trade. statistics, financial
and economic information. sgri-
cultural cooperation. intellectual
cooperation. and travel.
The Union Is a small League on
Nations; league Of American IA.
tons that proves wars can De OUT
.swed
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-12
SAYS RAILWAYMEN
NOT WELL PAID

Editor The Times: The five
railroad brotherhoods. repre-
senting men in engine. train and
yard service. requested a thirty
per cent increase in the wages
Of these men. Contrary to the
false impression created by rail-
road propaganda. railroad work.
ers are not well paid. In 1899,
the latest figures available show
that the average monthly wage
of 1.376.2e6 employees attached
10 the railroad industry was ITO
dollars. Twenty-four and nine
tenths per cent of all railroad
workers received less than $500
per year 1880: ASS per cent
earned less than $1,000. With
wages for a large segment OF
railroad employees expressed IN
terms OF $50 and 500 per
month. is il any wonder that the
fine hand of railroad propagan'
dists feverishly attempts 10 ride
the real facts from the public?
In every industry. productive
efficiency Is recognized as a
basis for monetary reward. Over
period Of 81 years there has
been but little advance in the
basic wage rates Of railway en-
ployes. During that time. pro-
ductivity per employe. per dol
lar wages paid, and per hour
worked. has tremendously in
creased. Employees productivity
hss increased far beyond the
additional railroad investment
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-12
in operating equipment.

in operating equipment.
The skill and responsibility OF
railroad workers are proven by
the fact that, while railroad fl
nanciers and management sleep,
these workers are entrusted with
transportation of human life
and property, at high speeds on
train, through the black OF
night, or through raging storms.
At the present time in Amer
lean industrial centers, inexper-
fenced high-school boys are re-
ceiving wages far in excess OF
those received by thousands OF
loyal efficient and experienced
railroad workers who have de-
voted their lives TO their indus
try. The net income of % rail-
roads showed an increase of l2o
per cent 30 far this year. But
still the companies resort to
that old familiar cry OF poverty
and intimate that II pay raise
is granted it must be passed on
to the public by increase IN
rates. For years the milestone
of over alization has
weighed down the railroad in
dustry.
Prudent. business-like finan-
cial management of its own
accord could long ago have lift
ed this needless weight, and at
the same time done justice TO
its workers. For many weeks
this wage increase has been
under discussion and the rail-
road employees have been toll
Grant and have followed the
procedure required by law. The
presidents commission has rec
commended ~ per cent in
crease OF the 80 per cent re-
ouested. The commission EVIL
IDENTIFY ignored the only guide
available which is the cost OF
living. The divide and rule
policy was evident in their rec
ommendation as they favored
= weeks vacation with pay for
part Of the employees but not
for trsinmen, ysrdmen, or en-
gine-man.
/ have undying faith in the
American public's willingness to
hear both SIDES Of a question
and il is my opinion that for the
good of all concerned certain
facts be brought forth. To be-
gin with each time wages are to
be discussed the railroads and
financial bankers shiver in their
boots when the matter Of capi-
tai structure which has been
proven is more than nine bill
lion. five hundred million Of
water, absolutely blue sky, and
there Is nothing on earth that
viii save this splendid vital IN
dustry except il 90 through the
wringer and without delay, or
else the government take II over
and We that understand are just
about ready 10 recommend that
the government take II over snc
stop this racket
HOWARD A LEO.
1894 East Eye
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-12

acted cohesively. According to
the mine leader, he has obtained
his greatest victories when he
was able to sit down with a
small, controlling Industrial
group. He attributes his
triumphs in the coal, steel and
automobile fields to this tech
nique. When he negotiated an
agreement with Myron c. Taylor
of u. S. Steel, it was almost in
evitable that rival corporations
and Little Steel" should fall
into line.
John L. has another dream
which would benefit from such
a lineup as Davis proposes. The
day will come, in the labor lead
er's opinion, when industry and
labor must unite to present en-
croachments by the federal gov
eminent. He foresees the need
for such "counter-organiza-
ton" in the years Immediately
following the end of the war.
Without stiff resistance by EN-
ployers and employees, he be-
heves that Uncle Sam will take
over more completely than he
already has.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-12

Any increase in cost to the
little fellows" will drive many
out of business, according to
their spokesman. Some are sur
viving now on q narrow margin
of earnings. and even doubling
Of their contribution would
force them to the wall. Larger
firms resent the scheme to
amalgainate tn federal and
state systems for other reasons.
Numerous states have collected
large amounts from employees.
and have installed q system
under which their payments are
reduced gradually. They fear
that Washington might deprive
them Of present and future
benefits.
The business community dis
likes the suggested tieup also
hecau.e members realize that
distribution centers. OMP-ers
their contribution will be spent
Immediately for current ex-
penses. and they do not favor
many of the projects which the
government finances with their
fund.-.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-12
SMALL BUSINESS
FEARS LIQUIDATION

Small business in the United
States fears liquidation as a
result Of political and economic
pressure resulting from the war
and additional defense demands.
This concern for the future may
explain why Neutrality-suspicious.
sentiment is strongest in small
communities.
Every day the inability of the
lesser plants TO obtain essential
materials becomes more acute.
Retail firms are losing their
clerks. managers and drivers TO
corporations engaged in national
defense production. The direct
result has been closing down Of
stores and charging of central
distribution centers. OPM-ers
deplore the situation. but admit
frankly that they have been un-
able to find any answer to the
problem.
Floyd Oldum Is campaigning
vigorously to expand the sys-
TEN of suhcontracting, but he
has discovered that il is more
easily talked about than done.
Despite presidential prodding.
the army and navy sidetrack
the little fellows" in favor Of
larger corporations. And with
a Sew exceptions. the latter re-
fuse TO parcel out the work.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-12
AVERT RIFT OVER
WILLkIE ATTITUDE

National Chairman Joe Martin
is beginning to recoup on his
peace-making investment in the
Republican Party. Because he
has urged subordination of per-
sonal and fractional jealousies on
and off Capitol Hill. he may be
able TO prevent a wide-open rift
in his forces over the problem
Of Wendell Willkie.
G. o. Peers are bitterly against
their 1910 presidential nominee.
In their opinion he is permitting
himself to be used by the Ad-
ministrstion TO smash their or
ganiaztion. They do not object
particularly TO his Endorsement
of F. d. RS foreign policy. As
Mr.. Martin has declared from
the first. every individual in the
Party has q right to support or
oppose the Administration on
this issue. They do resent Mr..
Wilkes attempt to force the
C. o. p. to give formal indorse-
ment to the Presidents program.
A stable faction in both
House and Senate would like to
read the former utility magnate
out Of their club. Mr.. Martin
has begged them not to take
such action. figuring that II will
accent and aggravate tntra-
Party differences. Moreover. ne
points out. only the National
Committee has the authority to
expel a man from good stand
ing. Action by the House
caucus would have no effect
whatever.