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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-11
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Swiss Series Honors
Heroes of Literature

SWiTZERLAND'S PRO Juven-
tute" stamps, semi-postsls first
issued in 1918, pay homage each
year TO persons outstanding in the
nations literature or history.
The stamp above, issued in
1870, honors Gottfried Keller
Nsle-lS90l. celebrated Swiss
novelist and poet and who has
been called one Of the best mod
ern short story writers.
Keller was born in Zurich OF
parents who, like the parents Of
50 many famous men, were poor.
He read widely while a youth and
chose painting for his profession.
illness, poverty and little suc-
cess in his chosen field forced hi,
return from Munich TO Zurich.
During the next four years he
studied, wrote lyrics, and turned
to literature.
From 1850 TO 1855 Keller spent
lean years in Berlin, but oddly
enough, they marked a turning
point IN MS career. He wrote a
fouf-voiume biographical novel,
and the first volume Of MS COL
lection of short stories.
HIS second successful period
extended from 1876. when he re-
tired from his Office IS secretary
OF the canton IN Zurich, 70 his
death u lss0.
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equals the total wealth of tina
United States
The charge against the prison.
srs is that they are responsible
for the war. Their defense is
that former war chief Gamelin,
also a prisoner, is responsible.
BY burying all Of them alive in
the side OF a mountain, hewn
from solid rock, it seems that
the Petain government means
business, and that their wealth
will not purchase their release.
The founder of the House of
Rothschild once said: Give me
control of money and I care not
who makes the laws"
The above information, COM
ing from Free France. becomes
specially interesting, when we
realize that the Congress of the
United States has. directly con-
trary to the Constitution of the
United States) surrendered its
rights to "coin and regulate the
value OF money of the United
States" to the bankers of the
country, at the head of which
stand the International Bankers,
and again at that head. the very
men and house which today are
imprisoned in the Pyranes of
France, and are held to be re-
sponsible for the first and second
World Wars.
1t would appear that the Loyal
Americans of the Western Hem
isphere might well awaken and
prepare q few prisons, rather
than storehouses for gold.
which neither the people nor the
government do not own.
<. TAPPAN TANNATT.
$3.50 So. Willard street.
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WAR NERVES
In EUROPE

Fresh reports from Nszi-occu-
pied Europe relate that coun-
tries dominated by the goose
steppers are seething with dis
content 10 much greater ex-
tent than anyone here realizes.
Sabotage has been increasing by
leaps and bounds. Reports
which have been published in
the L. s. tell only a fraction of
the story. So intense has been
the underground movement that
Germ nan troops desperately
needed on the eastern front have
been detained in the disturbed
countries.
So troublesome have been the
reealcitrant nations that the
German plan OF ssng slave
labor in factories, releasing
hundreds of thousands of young
Nazis for military duty. is not
working Out according TO plan.
1t would be inaccurate, however,
10 say that Hitler has been the
net loser, because the industrial
and farm workers ordered into
his service do outnumber the
Nszis needed TO keep them IN
line Nonetheless. Is German
divisions are DONG police duty
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All Axis Powers u. S. Foes

President Roosevelt made it very clear in his
radio address Tuesday evening that it was not
Japan alone but the axis group of powers that
America was now forced to fight He pointed out
that it was collaboration with Germany, plus pre-
sumably adaptation of their strategsts' plans,
that led to the Npponese attack on Hawaii and
other naval outposts of the u. S. in the Pacific.
The chief executive further anticipated that this
would be long war, that every effort individually
and collectively would be needed to insure final
victory; that the Nazis and the Fascists alike
would have to be halted in their efforts at world
dominance All patriotic Americans will unhesi-
tatingly agree to that sentiment.
The president also pointed out that greater
sacrifices would be asked of Americans; that some
of the present ways of life would have to be
changed; that perhaps greater hours of labor
would have to be devoted to national efforts, l. e.,
seven days labor weekly in production effort; and
that an about concentrated effort against the
foes of democracy would have to be pushed to the
limit.
Difficult as it was to suffer the hurt to our
pride that the Japanese inflicted in their attack
on u. S. naval establishments in Hawaii-of course,
deceitfully and with generalization despite diplo-
matte peace negotiations-the attack in the long
run will undoubtedly rebound to the credit side
of the u. S. ledger. II nothing else, it will illus
trate our hardness in preparing for conflict; 1t
will unity and soldify our war effort; it will
stimulate volunteer recruiting; it will make Amer
leans realize that further sacrifices, monetarily,
physically, and otherwise will be needed.
The Nipponese in their treacherous attack on
American possessions in the Pacific may have
done us signal service after all; viz, awakened
us to the dangers that lie in procrastination, in
refusing to face incontrovertible facts, and max
ing us realize to what lengths and ends the axis
foes will 60 in their effort to dominate the uni
verse;
There is but one thing to do; contribute our
individual and personal efforts to the prosecution
of the war; to offer the limit of self, money and
shirt that we can tn attain the ultimate goal that
must be reached - the complete wiping out of
nazism, fascism and the axis theology that only
might makes right. We do it and will but
every individual must do his or her part.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-11

dolls this year win total more
than sie0. 900. 900.
Christmas tree ornaments
once came largely from Ger
many. czechoslovakis and Js-
pan. The glittering glass balls
and other ornaments were large
" made by hand. One big glass
company now makes by machine
process as much IN one year as
dozens Of European factories
used 10 make. The newest thing
In tree ornaments is q wide
variety Of plastics. and the de-
partment OF commerce here has
a Christmas tree on display
completely adorned with plas-
tics.
Next year the toy variety will
be more restricted because lead
and other metals will all 60 into
defense materials. Toy makers
complain that 2400 tons of crude
rubber. If allowed them. would
make millions Of rubber toys.
BIGGEST CHRISTMAS
II In not only in Christmas
toys and ornaments that the
seasonal trade is booming. The
same applies to slmist every
branch Of Christmas business.
The higher percentage in dollar
figures is partly due to higher
prices for goods. but also APP
plies to volume. Consumer
spending for 1e41 is expected to
exceed all previous years. includ-
ing the banner ones OF 1929 and
1910.
Employment in factories maxi
ing goods for national defense
has swelled the national income
payments to individuals to IN
precedented figures. Thus, the
department of commerce esti-
mated the income for last Sep
tember would total SS,099, 00O,-
900. For all of 194l ID IL esti-
mated an all-time high viii he
attained, an increase over 1910
by one-sixth.
Federal Reserve Bank figures
show that for the first 1911
months of l941, department
store sales gained II per cent
above the same period last year.
This has been especially marked
in cities where large national de-
Tense plants are located, the rise
being anywhere from Is per cent
in Toledo to 80 in Norfolk.
TAXES CUT SALES
There has been and probably
will continue to be for the bal
ance of the year an easing-up in
sales OF radios, monographs,
Jewelry, perfumes and furs,
which are now heavily taxed.
The ease-up is largely due to the
fact that before these taxes
went into effect buying was
heavy.
Indications are that the supply
of goods for the Christmas trade
will be adequate, though the eff
fects of the large draft of de-
Tense upon materials will be re-
Elected in the reduced available
ity of some individual products.
However, stocks for the Christ
mas trade are usually bought
well in advance and govern
ment reports show that purch-
asses have been made in antici-
patton of strong year-end busi-
ness. Taking the year 1923-25
as a yardstick, with inventories
for department stores at 100,
the inventories for September
last year stood at 10, while in
the same month for 1s41 they
stood at %.
Government authorities re-
fused to state what commodi-
ties would not be as available as
usual. They said the published
list would result in a rush to
buy that would exhaust the
counters, and leave nothing for
more modest bllyers.
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But next year zowie, HIS
bag. like Mother Hubards fam
Gus cupboard. will be pretty
bare. for by that time the fun
effect Of the defense program
will be felt.
The reason for comparative
abundance this Christmas is that
the manufacturer Of TOYS and
Of Christmas ornaments begin
work early in the year. and in
the late winter and early spring
months of 1871 priorities were
not bothering factory owners.
Time WAS when the bulk Of
toys for American children
was imported from Europe and
Japan. After the last war,
native toy industry sprang up
and has been increasing ever
since. For instance, taking 1899,
the last year for which figures
are available, the United States
imported $3.50 worth Of dolls.
But In America the value of dolls
manufactured was S12,529,00o.
American doll and toy makers
predict that the sale Of toys and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-11

Editor The Times: What is the
cause of all wars? Human self
ishness. Someone or nation
wants something for nothing.
How much of your dollars goes
for war, crime and poverty at
present? At least one-half of it.
You are indeed fortunate if you
receive adequate aid from the
WPA, relief or poor house after
the administrator has received
his half. The remedy is to re-
move the cause by the elimina-
ton las far as possiblel of the
WPA, the relief, and the poor
houses by providing work for
the unemployed which would
ultimately cut the fifteen billion
dollar crime bill as we'll as the
billions spent on the WPA, the
relief and the poor houses at
least one-half.
What about our patriotism ?
What does the average man Of
the street say about our coun-
try? AS to the remedy, labor
pays all from the ditch digger TO
the bank cashier and your taxes
tboth visible and inyisible) are
SO high because you must feed
the unemployed. Why not allow
him to feed himself, by you
stepping out of your job at least
one week out of ever three
weeks or in other words rotate
your job with him?
Your high cost of living has
gone up with your taxes, doesn't
ii appear that il will come down
when you won't need to be taxed
TO feed the unemployedy You
with your seniority rights.
union job. may be temporarily
embarrassed for the present but
when everyone is busy you can
purchase more for your two
thirds time check than you can
at present because you have
eliminated most Of the admins
traitors, the criminals and the
relief agencies. Of course no
sensible union man would ask
the employer TO cut his time, so
the movement must come from
the employer who should feel
his moral responsibility TO the
country. Why wouldn't it be to
his best interests. as he too must
share in the excessive taxation ?
All the employables from the
ditch digger 10 the cashier
should be listed into groups and
the work spread equally. Then
you with your seniority right
JOB won't need 10 tremble for
fear someone might bump you
from your job. The result will
be a decent standard Of living
for all our people which will re-
suit in increasing purchasing
power and with this country set
ting the example. Hitler. Mus
sohni and Hirohito will stop
fighting To follow our example.
rHAc KASTTF
Your postmaster can tell 70
how to inyest In U. 6. Defens
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-11

IL precipltated Capitol Mn
charges that the president is de-
ceiving the people, because he
promised in his campaign that
none of our men would be sent
abroad to fight foreign wars. 1t
caused a huddle at the White
House with Cabinet Members
Hull. Knox and Stimson as the
participants. But from no
source did there come a denial
Of the articles basic facts.
FDR, when questioned, passed
the buck with the explanation
that War Secretary stimson
would discuss the matter. Mr..
Stimson, who takes orders from
the White House, questioned the
patriotism and loyalty" of a
newspaper which would publish
such a frank story. But he did
not throw down the article.
The fact is that the admins
trstion was overjoyed that a
hostile newspaper should reveal
the plans for an AEF. At
Washington it Is suspected that
the tip was slipped to the Chi
cago Tribune's correspondent by
a member Of the administration
or a Britisher. The president
and his cabinet. knowing that
an AEF will be necessary TO
overwhelm Hitler, want the
press to slip the bad news to
the American people slowly and
gradually. They want 10 pre-
pare the home folks for the
worst
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-11

Atty by endowing the young
Magyar prince with a crown.
In 1888 his mummified hand,
which has been kept as a scared
relic in Budapest for 900 years,
was taken in a pecially con-
structed railway car on q tour
OF Hungarian towns. The hand,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-11

in its ancient shrine, reposed
on a cloth Of red velvet and was
guarded by sixteen carefully
chosen soldiers known as
Guardians Of the Hungarian
Crown"
TOM RROW: Cannonball
Town.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-11
An Inside Picture OF Finon-
Ll0A ciol and Political America
BY RAY TUCKER

WASHINGTON - mid-western newspaper recently
splashed story that the administration plans to raise an
army, force and navy aggregatng 100O000O men for
eventual service in Europe and Asia. Although such
program been limited at frequently in these columns
based on proposed expenditures and uniform pur-
chases and although people presumed to realize
that Uncle Sam intends to get into the scrap in big way
the news page expose apparently perturbed F. d. R.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-11

that any labor legislation passed
by the congress and signed by
himself would be satisfactory to
the CLIO. In other words. no
law distasteful to organized
labor will be enacted If the
president can block it.
SMITH MEASURE
TO BE EMASCULATED
The president gave another
extremely important promise
to Murray. whom FDR likes
personally and politically. The
chief executive assured the CLIO
chieftain that the Smith Bill
which passed the house by an
overwhelming majority would
be emasculsted in the senate.
FDR did not reveal his scheme
for weakening the measure on
the senate side. But soon after
"Phil" had left the White House
the president got in touch with
Vice President Wallace. who
presides over the senate. Roose-
Welt ordered Henry 10 refer the
house-passed bill to the senate
labor committee instead of to
the senate judiciary committee,
where it rightfully belongs. The
president knows that the labor
committee, controlled by his
satellites, will suppress the
house proposals. Roosevelt also
remembers that it was the
defiant and independent judiei-
airy committee which defeated
his court-packing bill.
Congress will pass some sort
OF law respecting labor disputes.
But If the president and his
congressional aides have their
way, the act will be so mild and
innocuous that the workingmen
will not revolt against the ad-
ministration in the 1912 or 1914
elections.
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WASHINGTON COLUMN
By MILTON sRoNNfR
Tacoma Times Correspondent

WASHINGTON-Santa Claus this Christmas season
will be Just as jolly formerly and will have his bag Just
as full of TOYS for the kids despite the national defense
program the priority rulings many materials and
The crnr,inr scarcitv Of many commodteS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-11
PULSE OF
THE PU BLIC
A WORD OF TRIBUTE
TO THOMAS DARR

Editor The Times: In the re-
cent passing of Thomas Darr.
Pierce county loses one of its
highly valued employees. For
nearly 40 years he had been a
member of the county treasur-
er's staff, serving with credit
in all the various departments
of the office. During the last
20 years he had held the re-
sponsible station of chief ac-
countant. Administrations came
and went, but he remained at
this post, for each succeeding
treasurer recognized his eff
cheney and worth. His duties
required certain background
of knowledge, large degree of
perseverance and patience, of de-
pendability and accuracy in
building up the county's perma-
nent records.
In all OF these Thomas Darr
measured up to his task. To the
very last, he maintained the high
standard he had set fo.- himself.
All too frequently, it must be
said, public workers of this type
spend their energies without
stint in careful, conscientious
work that rebounds to the gen.
eral benefit Of their communi-
ties, without the recognition
they so richly deserve.
And, so We who knew him best
and had learned at first hand to
appreciate the real man. and the
quality Of his work, feel impell-
ed at this time to speak the
old familiar words, thou good
and faithful servant"-hsil and
farewell.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-11

Dctators are the receivers of insovent governments
and must have fiscal plan such that neither unempoy
ment nor financial bankruptcy will destroy form of
government-Dr William A. Haney, president, American
Society of Mechanical Engineers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-11

Sooner later all groups must realize that ALL in the
long run, will be better off if they will get together
program of building greater America, instead of each
group working selfishy in its particular interest,"
Edward A. O'Neal president, American Farm Bureau.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-11

in Czeeho- slovskia alone. and
best estimates are that another
half-dozen are posted in Yugo-
slavis- Tire total in Belgium.
Denmark. Norway and Holland
Is not known, but 10 substantial
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-11

Stephen, first Hungarian mon
arch, was one Of the great con-
structive statesmen of history.
His reign (ee7-1033) resulted in
the firm establishment of the
Hungarian church and the Hun
garian state. Pope sylvester III
recognized the country's nation
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-11

Your postmaster can tell you
how to invest in U. s. Defense
Bonds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-11

cepr. is<i b, usi,ss p.sisrs sssSse.is, f>s.
Tn n<s 4. O. Pat oH.--An rsshts rsssr.se
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-11
UNEMPLOYMENT STILL
SERIOUS PROBLEM

$3.50 So. Willard street.
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MR.. FIXIT
He Fixes Things

To receive attention IN this col
umn lsttsrs must give name snd
address % writer. only Initials
viii be published when requested.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-15
]. c. BUCHANAN
COMING TO CITY
TO BE GUEST OF LOCAL no.
TARIANS AT LUNCHEON
TOMORROW

J. Chalmers Buchanan, Jack
sonville candidate for governor
of the 18TH district, Rotary In
ternational, will be the guest of
local RotarianS at their luncheon
meeting tomorrow
Buchanan, who is to arrive in
Key West this afternoon, will tell
the local members OF his record
with the organization and of his
candidacy In the annual confer
nece elections at Hollywood in
April.
A resident of Jacksonville for
the past 10 years, Buchanan is
district manager of the Southern
Bell Telephone and Telegraph
company and has a long record
as a member and officer of civic
organizations there.
AS Rotarian, he has repre-
sented the clubs at 10 district
conferences, eight district assem-
blies and four international con-
ventions at Atlantic City, San
Francisco, Cleveland and Ha-
vana.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-15
PLANNING WHARF
AT KEY LARGO
PERMISSION ASKED OF WAR
DEPARTMENT TO MAKE
IMPROVEMENTS
Especial 50 The Citizen,

JACKSONVILLE, Jan. 15.-Ap-
plication has been made to the
War Department by Associated
Securities Corporation, Chas. G.
Brand, president, First National
Bank Building, Miami, Fla, for a
permit to reconstruct and main
tain an existing wharf and con-
struct a wharf in Garden Cove,
Atlantic Ocean, at its property
located at the foot of Loouat
Drive, Key Largo, Monroe Coun-
ty. Florida.
Plans of this work may be seen
at the u. S. Engineer Office, End
floor of u. S. Courthouse, Jack
scnville, or at the suboffice at
Miami Beach.
There will be no public hearing
on this application. Anyone de-
string to enter protest should COM
municate with the Engineer office
at Jacksonville in time to be re-
ceived on or before January %.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-15
DEFENSE COUNCIL
FROM ENGLAND TO
BE SENT TO U.S..
MOVEMENT DESIGNED TO AS
SYST IN SPEEDING UP PUR-
CHASE OF WAR SUPPLIES
FROM THIS COUNTRY
tBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-Brit-
ain soon will send to the United
States a defense council designed
to assist in speeding purchase OF
American war supplies, it was
announced here today. Members
of the commission are expected
to meet with government and fac
tory representatives here IN order
to obviate the delay of trans
ocean conversations on some OF
the defense measures.
Defense program officials here,
meanwhile, have asked British
acceptance of a plan to standard
ize equipment sent to the United
Kingdom.
Under the new plan, British
forces would get standard Ameri-
can equipment instead of the
present supply of materials built
to their specifications. Supporters
of the move say it would in
crease the speed of production
and at the same time would save
the United States from coming
out of the war with huge sup
ply OF, to us, useless British
equipment on hand.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-15

near here last September. Al the
same time Sheriff Berlin Sawyer
received instructions to drop a
bench warrant which would have
returned McGrath to Newberg.
n Y, on a charge Of man
slaughter.
A telegram 10 the Sherifrs of
flee yesterday from District Al
torney Harry HlrSchberg. Of
Orange County, n. Y, inStructing
him Ia return = bench warrant on
the Newburg case, was applied
Ia mean McGrath would not I've
held on that count.
he Is at present on liberty from
New York on 5000 bond. the out
growth Of an automobile accident
IN which two people were killed
and McGrath vas indicted on a
charge Of criminal negligence.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-15

Florida may be speedcti up 20
meet the urgent necessity for de-
Tense action and the desire of
Governor Holland To place the
state in a position 10 meet any
emergency which may arise.
Chairman Faulk Ii an original
member of the board appointed by
Governor Cone. He ii a naval
stores operator and Is engaged IN
the general mercantile business in
Chlpiey, He hes had seven years
experience ~ a banker. has al
ways taken ~ active part in civic
affairs. and has long been an ad-
vocate of goo<i roads. He will de-
vote his full tifne 10 the duaies Of
the office 81 chairman.
The membership Of the board
remains the same a. before. con
s1stsng ct z. A MeCloaky Of Lake
City. Brooks w. Batenuan Of Pa
hokee james w Eserkia of Deland
and retiring chairman. George T..
Burr. Jr Of Winter Haven. and
John Hasghey Faulk, chipiry. the
rev chairman.
Chairman Faulk ard the fsfFer
members ol the Beard stated they
would continue to serve ss the
pleasure If the Go.eYnur.