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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-17
An Inside Picture OF Finon-
II 1 u IL i ciol and Political America
By RAY TUCKER

WASHINGTON A United States arplane manufac
turer has been forced to send his observer England
to ascertain the truth about performance of American
planes in the Although he is turning out large num-
bers of supposedly best ships he been unable to
obtain the facts from British or u. S. sources.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-17
SO IHEY SAY

A dictatorship of great sever
ity has a universal appeal to
everyone's infantile unconscious.
DIR. Margaret E. Fries. New
York psychologist.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-17
PULSE OF
THE PU BLIC
DEMOCRACY STILL
NEEDS TO BE SAVED

Editor, The Times: A recent
editorial Just Who Needs Gas"
should be carried on the front
page of every news sheet in
America. Thousands of barrels
gas and oil monthly to Japan. q
loyal axis brother. For what
to prosecute democratic China.
and tomorrow the Dutch East
Indies :.
II will be a miracle IL Amer
lea won't be reading casualty
lists made possible by this left
handed patriotic policy. Gas or
guns, it adds up the same. How
Knox, Stimson and other pa
triotic" brothers can shout CON-
vOY: all out aid to save democ-
racy above considered, Is beyond
analysis by those who will do
the actual suffering and bat
tling-TO SAVE DEMOCRACY.
L. Z. MATHEWS.
oO1O NJ. 4 III ~.
PEACE FORCES BUSY
Editor, The Times: Peace
forces, who resent being the tar
get of the smear campaigners
but hardly know what to do
about it. are again taking heart
as a new movement known as
Peace Through Mediation is
being launched by the nations
clergymen. DR.. Z. Stanley
Jones, world famed missionary
of India, addressed more than
1000 people who crowded to
OVERLOOKING the auditorium In
orchestra hall Of Chicago, May
20, for the meeting that launch
ed the nationwide Churchmen's
Campaign for Peace Through
Mediation.
A resolution. adopted at this
meeting with less than a half
dozen dissenting voices accu-
rately states the position taken
by the majority Of Americans
who believe peace still a posi-
bility and wonderfully worth
working for. Here it IL:
We earnestly petition the
president Of the United States to
use the great powers of his Of
flee to keep this nation out Of
the war now raging in Europe.
Asia and Africa. We make bold
to present this petition in view
OF the presidents repeated and
solemn pledges assuring the
country that the armed forces Of
the United States would not be-
come involved In the war.
We note with anxious appre-
hension that the policy Of aid to
Britain has carried the nation to
the brink Of belligereat partici-
patton, and that the country
and the president now face a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-17

lie Tourneur pedaled behind
shield affixed to the rear of a
midget racing car. Hans Ohrt,
noted cycle expert, trained him.
UNDERSEA DICTATOR
Anemones cling to undersea
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-17

Capitol Hill critics note that IA
members of the defense agency's
oil advisory committee are de-
PENDANTS in the pigeon holed
prosecutions.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-17
NeeouS-AelJs
70" ccose1RucloA
COMPANY
TRUCK Sl6N IN
HIGH HILL, MO.

rocks and lure minute prey into
their tentacles. The crab picks
the anemones from their anchor
age and makes them work az
food gatherersl
TOMORROW: Mad Command,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-06-06
Fairfax Red Cross Plans
Canfeen and Motor Corps
spe ciaI Dispatch to The Star.

FAIRFAX, Va, June 6-Plans to
organize motor corps and canteen
corps in the county are to be started
by Mrs. F. B. Northrup of Belle
Haven, newly appointed chairman
of the Committee of Volunteer Spe-
Cial Services of the Fairfax County
Chapter of the American Red Cross.
The project is in connection with
the defense program of the Red
Cross Chapter and it was announced
q number of new leaders are needed
Two other services now underway
are war relief production and
surgical dressing work
Meanwhile, it was announced
certificates have recently been pre-
sented to 81 persons in Falls Church
who have completed the standard
course on first-aid instruction.
Those receiving certificates were
Mrs. Marshall T. Boone, Mrs. Almon
r. Bowen, Mrs. Louise Browning,
Mrs Kortright Church, Mrs c. r.
Davis, Mrs Margaret NJ Esch, Mrs
Richard Feldman, Miss Katherine
FenWick. Miss Katherine K. Ford,
Miss Betty Harrison, Miss Katherine
Hayes. Mrs. Dorothy HeWes, Mrs
Robert Jackson. Miss Margaret
Kimball, Mrs. Katherine KinSey
Mrs. Nancy M Makely, Mrs. Ethel
Pearson. Mrs. Kenneth Perry, Mrs.
W. Leigh Ribble, Miss Elizabeth
Stub and Mrs. B. P. VOSbury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-06-06
Society Women AssaiIed
As Dupes Of Nazi Consul
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
MANCHESTER, N. H. June O.
The home of DR.. Herbert Scholz,
German consul in Boston, was de-
scribed to the Yankee Division Vet
Grams Association last night as the
scene of tea parties attended by
society women who are falling" for
propaganda
Royal K. Hayes of Lowell, Mass,
the associations Americanization
officer. painted the word picture in
addressing the associations conven-
ton.
He asserted the women ARE not
practlcing the true tenetS of de-
mocracy" and added:
This is no time for persons to
fraternize with any enc who is OPP
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-06-06

vantage over the democracies be-
cause the democracies haven't yet
learned to value time, or the adj
vantage of initiative
They debate while diCtators act.
They guibble while dictators are
certain. They allow discord and
dissension over inconsequentials,
while the dictators keep their eyes
glued to a single aim. -"
only America can awaken the
sluggish, sleeping giants of the DEM
ocratic world. Only America can
offer the world hope of a better
world-a plan big enough to chal-
lenge men to courageous action"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-06-06
Awakening Foes Of Axis
Up TO u. s., Pepper Says

BY the Associated Press.
DENVER, June 6-The issue of
the European war, Senator Pepper,
Democrat, Of Florida said last night,
is not being determined in the
Mediterranean, in the Atlantic. or
upon the borders of Britain, but in
the minds of the people of America"
The Senator, in an address spon-
sored by the Committee to Defend
America by Aiding the Allies, said
the dictator nations have an ad-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-06-06
Variety of Seufood

Americas harvest of seafood varies
from the jumbo halibut, taken by
hook in the Northern Pacific, to the
periwinkle, little shellfish picked
by hand off the rocks of the New
England Coast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-06-06

posed to the democratic way of life. "
Il suggest" he said. that some
Back Bay women keep away from
the German consul'S home :.
They are falling for his propa-
ganda."
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-18
3-Day Holidays i'm Sight

Motorists WHO have been studyin
the calendar have happily discover
ed that there are many three-day
holiday trips in sight for 1941. Al
ready plans are being laid for these
eventful times Cars are being pre-
pared for long journeys during these
extra vacation periods, because It
costs less to prepare than repair
First, comes Decoration Day,
which falls on Friday, May 80, CIV
ing many folks the opportunity to
get away for Friday, Saturday and
Sunday to enjoy good roads and
natural beauties at the best time
. of the year.
Next is the Independence Day pc
riod, July 4, also falling on Friday
and affording opportunity for the
enjoyment of Friday, Saturday and
Sunday in the open.
Looking farther along on the CAL
endar it is discovered that Labor
Day, Monday, September /, will be
the last day of another triple per-
iod of happy travel days-a Satur-
day, Sunday and Monday in which
it will be possible to cover a big
itinerary and see many interesting
sights.
AS result of these many three
and four-day holidays-plus heavy
gain in good-road mlleage-it is an
ticipated that 1941 will be the rec
ord-breaking year for automobile
travel, even beating the all-time
highs Of the past two years.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-18
Seeing the Unseen

"The things you never see are the
important things to watch about a
car, declares John Mccall of
the Mobiigas service. so if the mo-
torist is to look out for security, he
must regularly depend on the train
ed eyes of experts to seek for the
factors which might cause trouble.
This is especially vital in the Spring
just before the stress and strain
that warm weather puts on a car
and its lubricants. Better check
now and be safe, rather than be
sorry afterward. Summef-p proof free
inspection, in connection with lubri-
cation, offer an unusual opportunity
for the wise motorists-motoris
who value safety and economy as
well as comfort
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-18
Drivers Are Happy!

"A lot of drivers are mighty hap
by right now-happy because they
re having vital parts of their cars
carefully scrutiniZed and guarding
themselves against mechanical. tire
and battery trouble in the summer
days just around the corner" de-
clares Bob Hatton of Hatton 5
Mobilgas Service. These drivers
have learned the value of semi
annual check
Evening star., 1941-10-01
Answer TO Yesterdays Puzzle
UNCLE RAYS CORNER

One of the strange beasts of Can-
ada is the musk OK In former times
1t was found in Northern Asia, but it
is now confined to Northern Canada,
Greepland and a few islands be-
tween.
A full grown musk OK is about 6
feet long and stands 3l2 feet high at
the shoulders. The hair is thick and
curly and is brown or black.
An interesting fact about musk
oxen is that they are in part like
buffaloes. =. in part like sheep. They
are larger than sheep but smaller
than buffaloes. Some of their habits
are like those of buffaloes. some like
sheep. We may think of them as
midway animals" but it has be-
come a custom to class them as
branch of the cattle family.
The name of these oxen springs
firm their musky odor. This is so
strong at times that hunters dislike
to approach one which has been
slain.
In some regions the Eskimos OBJ
tain much of their fresh meat from
the musk oxen which they kill. If
hunters are hidden behind trees. the
animals do not run away when rifles
are fired. Instead they crowd to-
gether in fear, and that makes them
easy marks. When at length the
Evening star., 1941-10-01
Answer to Yesterdays LETTER-OU

Answer to Yesterdays LETTER-OUT
Leer-Out
CO KINGLET-TINKLE (bell will do it,.
(H) FISHER-FRIES Cdone in skillet.
(O LEVATOR-TRAVEIl way get
(SD RAGWEEDS-WAGERED took chance.
CT) ELATES-EASEI. (painer it,
Evening star., 1941-10-01
Take Ny Word for 1t
BY FRANK COLBY.
Surprise of Week

MERCANTILE. Would you be-
Iieve that the commonly heard
"MER-k'n-teel" is not sanctioned by
any accepted authority.
I have just finished checking the
word in 10 standard dictionaries OF
the English language. None shows
the third syllable rhyming with
feel, heel. peel. The first choice
of seven rhymes the third syllable
with bill, dill, till; the first choice
of the remaining three, and these
are British publications, favors the
rhyme with bile. file, mile
First choice: MER-k'n-till.
Second choice: knit
Capitals indicate syllable to be
accented
Evening star., 1941-10-01
MUSK Ok in Eskimo Food Supply

horns, but the horns of the males
are longer. Now and then the horns
measure from "a to 81 inches.
Sometimes as many as 100 musk
oxen gather in a herd-bulls, cows
and calves. There are times when
the bulls seem to grow tired of herd
life. Then they leave the rest and
go roaming about by themselves.
Musk oxen Craze on grass, moss
and shrubs, which they find in their
Arctic homes. Often they use their
hooks, and also their noses, to brush
away snow foot deep so they can
reach the moss or dead grass below.
The woolly hair of the musk OK
guards it against chill winds. The
animal can live through winters in
which the temperature falls to
points from so to rs degrees below
zero.
(For Nature section of your scrapbook) }
If you want a free copy of the
illustrated leafiet on the "Seven
Wonders of the World" send me a
Scent stamped, seIf-addressed
envelope in care of The Evening
Star.
I~e&< Hed
TomorrotU-Ttgers of Asia.
Evening star., 1941-10-01
Hard TO Believe

From Rochester: We are wonder
ing why there is a "w" in the word
ANSWER. Can you tell us?-A. r.
Answer-The word originally was
the Anglo Saxon ANDSWARU.
which meant against swearing or
"anti-swearing
It's hard to believe that when
you answer a question you literally
are going on record that you are
opposed to swearing, but it's true.
Evening star., 1941-10-01

hunters are seen the musk oxen left
alive will gallop off.
Wounded bulls sometimes turn
and charge, but an expert Eskimo
hunter may take advantage of the
charge. He will dodge the blow and
then hurl his spear into the side
of the beast. The flesh has a good
taste. 1t has saved white explorers,
as well as Eskimos, from starving.
Both the males and females have
Evening star., 1941-10-01

Deposits Of tertiary iron ore dis
covered recently on the Danish
island of Funen are expected to fill
all Denmark's iron ore needs for
many wears.
Evening star., 1941-10-01

Last call today for my free pamphlet
that gives an easy to understand, non
technical KEY to the use of the personal
pronouns lime. he-him. she-her. we-they
etc. Every reader should have this vslu-
able pamphlet. Send for yours today
Send a stamped t3-centD, self-a addresSec
envelope to Frank Colby. in care OF Tht
Evening Star ASK for Pronoun Pamphlet
Requests cannot be filed unless seIf-ad,
dressed envelope bears correct amount Of
postage.
Evening star., 1941-10-01
No YOU in Silhouette

The word should not be pro-
nouncer "SILL-you-ett"
Etienne de Silhouette was con-
troller general of France in the
18th century. During his regime
he imposed such heavy taxes on
people of the upper classes. strip
ping them of much Of their wealth,
that silhouette became a general
term for "a figure reduced to its
simplest form" Be sure to accent
the third syllable, thus: Sill-oo-
EFT.
Evening star., 1941-10-01
LETTER-OUT

spell
called opposite
which "LeteredOut"
correctly him police.
Evening star., 1941-06-20
Industrial Activity
Up Sharply After
Strike Settlements
By the Associated Press.

By ths Associated Press.
The Federal Reserve Board said
last night the upswing in defense
activity resulting from settlement of
coal and automobile strikes boosted
the index Of the Nations industrial
production from l4o in April to 14s
in May.
The board added that further in
creases were shown in the first half
Of June.
An earlier publication of the board
had predicted the May figure at 14s.
The index figures represent percent
ages of the 1858 average. In Nav
Of last year the index was a lis.
Recalling that the index dropped
from a l43 in March to a 140 in
April, the board commented: The
decline in April had reflected mainly
reduced output of bituminous coal
and automobiles occasioned by shut
downs accompanying industrial dis
putes."
Output of steel and other metals
continued near maximum capacity.
Textile output gained, and produc-
tion of manufactured food products
was larger. In the chemical and
shoe industries activity was main
tanned at high levels, contrary to
usual declines at this season.
Gains were reported in petroleum
and anthracite coal production.
Evening star., 1941-06-20
Member Bank Balances
Decline at New York
sy the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June 20.-Member
bank reserve balances declined
sl01 ,000, 900 this week at the Federal
Reserve Bank OF New York, the
bank statement disclosed.
Items in process of collection ad-
vanced s50000.O00, while Federal
Reserve notes in actual circulation
also rose, advancing SIT 10000
Government holdings vers un-
changed.
The condensed statement follows:
Gold certificates on hand and due from
United States Treasury. SIS ss0,04s000.
Total reserves. $685.. .15s,000.
Bills discounted-Secured by United
States Government obligations. S79 600.
Total bills discounted. 514. 600
Industrial advances. 1.536,O00.
Total United States Government sss
euritieS. 633 .475.000.
Total bills and securities, 625 .5c5 600.
Uncollected items. @61 515, 900.
G; NJ; r. notes in actual circulation.
1,149.77000 600.
Deposits-Member bank. reserve sc-
count. 6.427.2s7 600.
Total deposits 7.7c2I15.ooO
Ratio OF total reserves to DEPOSIT ard
Federal Reserve note liabilities combined,
a. per cent.
Evening star., 1941-06-20
Stock Averages
BY VICTOR EUBANK,
Associated Press Financial Writer.
CO. Stock Range Since 1927

NEW YORK, June 2o.-Stocks
generally veered to the losing side
in today's market as commitment;
were hghtened in preparation fol
another lengthy week end.
Efforts to prop the list at the
start met with little response and
with few exceptions. the direction
was downward from then on. While
there were scattered gamers. de-
clines of fractions to 2 points OF
more were the rule in most depart.
ments at the close.
There was no especial sellns
urgency in evidence during tht
greater part Of the proceedings and
transfers were around 100000
shares.
Dealings frequently cams 10
standstill in the final hour as custom
ers crowded around the news tape
to await the Presidents message II
Congress. Speculative wariness wal
further accentuated by the Chic
Executives denunciation OF the Ger.
man sinking of the Robin Moor a!
the act of an international outlaw
and the declara ton that this countr,
proposed to yield freedom OF the sea!
to no one.
The confusing foreign war pictur,
was seen as a market retardment
and no exceptional enthusiasm could
be worked up over the tentative ia,
bill mapped out by the House Ways
and Means Committee.
Prominent stocks on the retreat
included United States Steel. Beth.
lehem, Chrysler, General Motors
American Telephone, Westinghouse
Allied Chemical. American Can
Anaconda. Douglas Aircraft, Union
Carbide and Phelps Dodge. Rails
oils utilities, rubbers and mail order,
held to a slim groove.
Among resistant issues were War
rem Bros. common and preferred:
Eastman Kodak. Caterpillar Tractor
and Pan American Airways.
Evening star., 1941-06-20
Tax Payments Cause
S1SO,OOO,OOO Drop
In Idle Funds
By the Associated Press.


Quarterly Federal income tax pay
ments took $3.50, 100000 bite out
of idle funds in the banks last week.
The Federal Reserve Board said
that because of large withdra walls
of bank deposits to meet June IS in
come tax liabilities lendable excess
reserves OF banks declined by that
amount and reached a total of S.
10000. 900 In the week ended June Is.
The boards statement said:
During the week ended June 10
member bank reserve balances de-
creased Sl8l 5000 Reductions in
member bank reserves arose from in
creases Of $83 100000 in Treasury
deposits with Federal Reserve banks,
s40,000,000 in money in circulation,
s18,000,000 in Treasury cash. and
S56 ,000, 900 in November deposits and
other Federal Reserve accounts, and
a decrease of S8,O0O,0 900 in Reserve
bank credit, offset in part by in
creases of 100000 in gold stock
and $4,000, 900 in Treasury currency.
Excess reserves of member banks on
June 18 were estimated to be ap-
proxlmately s., $40 900 900. a decrease
of $4,000, 900 for the week"
Evening star., 1941-06-20
Chicago Grain

By tne hSEocltLeo fTesA.
CHICAGO, June 20.-Advances In
soybeans, lard, cottonseed oil and
surrounding commodities impaired
a firm undertone to wheat and
other grains today. Aided by a
fair demand from commission
houses and professional traders. all
deliveries of wheat again sold abovs
a dollar a buShel.
Old crop October deliveries OF
soybeans established new seasonal
high at sl3434 a bushel. ALI de-
liveries of wheat and corn cfoSed
within minor fractions Of the days
peaks.
Wheat closed Sal cent higher
than yesterdays final quotations:
July, 1005s-12; September. l.021s-
"a; corn, Is off to "a up; July, 73l4-
Il; September. 75lz-3s, and oats.
14-1a cent higher.
Evening star., 1941-06-20
London Market
ICIoses Week at
| Steady Levels
By the Associated Press.

LONDON, June 20.-The stock
market closed the week with a
steady tone today.
Domestic rails and gilt-edged
group maintained earlier gains.
Anglo-Egyptian Oil Fields, Ltd,
featured the oil section.
Heavy industry shares we're higher
in the industrial list. Belgian is
sues received support among foreign
bonds.
Evening star., 1941-06-20
Tomato Crop Reduced
In Somerset County
BY the Associated Press

BY the ASSOCIATED Press.
CRISFIELD. Md, June 2o.-Som-
erset County's 194l tomato season
to begin within a week, will not come
up to former expectations due to
recent drought and windstorms.
Growers and packers of green
tomatoes are looking forward to an
increased demand for green wraps"
in the face of an increased labor
shortage.
Experienced workmen from the
South are expected next week when
a number of local wrapping plant,
contemplate operating. Crops from
the Western Shore will be the first
to arrive.
Evening star., 1941-06-20
Output Of Fermented
Malt Liquors Rises
BS the Associated Press.

BS the Associated Press.
The Treasury reports that pro-
duction of fermented malt liquors
rose to 5,839, ,028 barrels in May,
compared with 5,484,811 barrels in
the similar month last year.
In IL months of the fiscal year,
production totaled 40 900 $50 barrels,
compared with ls,2s4,s75 in the
similar portion Of the preceding
fiscal year.
Evening star., 1941-06-20

sociation. q at the
annual meeting
last night at the
Wardman Park
Hotel. He sue
ceeds William B.
Mehler, ir. as
sistant cashier
Of t he Cit y
Bank.
D. D. Whit
craft, assistant
auditor, Riggs
National, W a S
nam ed vice
chairman, and
James C. Elgin,
mariner in w b
Evening star., 1941-06-20
American Cos Plans
To Aid Subsidiary
By the Associated Press.

American Gas 81 Electric Co.
advised the Securities Commission
yesterday of its intention to make
a $2,035 900 capital contribution to
its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ken
lucky and West Virginia Power Co.,
which proposes to use $685., 900 to
repay open account indebtedness to
the parent and the balance for
property additions.
Evening star., 1941-06-20
Export Licenses Issued

The Commerce Department an
nounces that unlimited licenses have
been issued for the export of lead
pigments and abrasives to various
parts of the British Empire Similar
licenses have been given for the
shipment OF ball and roller bearings
to the Dutch East Indies, Surinam
and Curacao.
Evening star., 1941-06-20
Potomac Edison Gets
Lines in Gurrett
BY the Associ,ted pr,ss.

oS viz hSouCletcu Flceos
BALTIMORE, June 20. - The
Public Service Commission today
authorized sale of the Associated
Maryland Electric Power Corp. s
franchises and systems in Garrett
County to the Potomac Edison Co.
1t involved approximately 40 miles
of line, serving 600 consumers in
Garrett County. The purchase price
was $s5 900. plus the.cost of certain
materials and assets on hand at the
time of the transfer.
Evening star., 1941-06-20
Price Chief Exempts
Cotton Yarn Exports
By the Associated Press.

b the Associated Press.
Combed cotton yarn to be exported
from the United States was ex-
empted today from the schedule OF
ceiling prices established recently by
the Once Of Price Administration.
The combed cotton yarn schedule
was based on price of ~ cents a
pound for 30s single, and carried
differentials for other grades.
Amendments announced by Leon
Henderson, administrator. also made
minor adjustments for coarser
counts Of yarn.
Evening star., 1941-06-20
Bank Creditors Paid
In Full at Nunticoke
5y the Associated Press.

SALISBURY, Md. June 90
Creditors of the defunct Savings
Bank of Nanticoke, which closed
last October after shortage in
its accounts had been uncovered,
have been paid in full.
Bank Commissioner John w.
Downing said that full and final
payment of the principal claims Of
all creditors" had been made under
the receivers second distribution
account, ratified by the Wicomico
County Circuit Court.
The distribution amounted to Is
per cent, or S37,196.12.