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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-17

AMERICAN LEAGUE
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-05
Important Difference

Only one kind of people is going to emerge from the
current world crisis with their freedom, and that is the
people who want and are resolutely determined to keep it.
There has been genuine concern on the part of thousands
of American citizens as to whether they are losing our
liberty. We have complete confidence that we are not.
The source of that confidence lies in the conviction that
the American people love their freedom and are determined
to keep it.
1t is certainly true that in the present acute condition of
the world, power tends in all countries to concentrate.
The most democratic countries in the world, facing preda-
tory countries organized for nothing but stark, realistic
with equal decision. That means temporary surrender, to
. certain extent, of ordinary democratic procedures.
This Is not as new to the United States as some of us
like to fancy. Wendell Wilkie recently made this clear in
pointing out that almost all of the great decisions which
have placed the United States in its present world position,
were executive decisions. The Monroe Doctrine, the Open
Door Policy, the expulsion of Macmillan from Mexico, the
for extended debate. Yet today, by and large, the Amer
lean people believe they were well done.
Today there is a strange inconsistency about these
things. Some of the same people who have criticized the
president for assuming too much power criticize in the
same breath the efforts to control the price spiral as
not having enough teeth, as aimless and indecsive. Some
of the same people who criticized the destroyer-bases deal
being taken of congress because the president has put
squarely up to it the decision as to whether soldiers shall
remain soldiers while the menace which made them soldiers
continues to exist.
Lincoln once said to a military commander accused of
seeking a military dictatorship, Give us victories, and l
will risk the dictatorship"
So today. Give us the action that will make us strong
against any possible aggression, that will prevent infla-
ton and avoid the obvious perils that surround US, and we
will risk our freedom.
Nobody is going to take away American freedom, because
Americans love il, and are resolutely determined to keep 1t.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-05
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answe seven of these
test questions Turn TO Wo-
mans page for the answers.
l. Against which country was
the slogan Millions for defense.
but not one cent for tribute"
directed?
2. Which prison is nicknamed
The Rock? ?"
). Does any existing species of
bird have teeth
4. On which sea Is Odessa IN
the u. 8. s. r. located
S. The temperature of boiling
water on top of a mountain II
lower than that Of boiling water
at sea level. true or false?
8. What is the school song of
the navy Academy at Annapolis?
7. How long did Rip Van VIM
kle Sleep
8. In which year did Theodore
Roosevelt die
o. Name the king of Yugo-
slavia who fled 10 England.
10. An unexpected legacy or
other piece Of good luck. is
f~iguratiyely called a WI!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-05

Recent ~flareups in Bolivia
and Brazil tend TO convince
many members that the gener-
al knew what he was talking
about. He pointed out that the
danger from this quarter neces-
STATED a permanent and power
full force for prompt use where
ever friction develops with for
eign interests. He intimated
that South American nations
would be reluctant to enter into
any general, anti-Axis alliance
unless assured that the U. S.
forces strong enough to
give them complete protection.
When asked why he did not
take the American people into
his confidence, thereby promot-
ing sentiment for liberalization
Of the draft act, he mentioned
the Administrators fear of stir
ring Latin sensibilities. Many
governments are cooperating in
the western hemisphere defense
plan, but they face stiff opposi-
ton at home. General Marshall
limited that the anti-American
factions were being financed by
Berlin. Rome and Tokyo.
Numerous House members in
sist that the Marshall warnings
be spread on the record. Publ
cation of his warning, they fig
ure, will serve 10 justify their
support OF the politically un-
popular bill for extending the
selectees' term OF service. SO
the secrets may become known
when the House considers that
measure next week.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-05
P ULSE OF
T H E P U BLIC
GANGSTERISM CONFORMS
TO RULES OF WAR

Editor, The Times: All the
tricks, frauds, falsehoods. de-
ceit, duplicity. betrayal, cruelty
and banditry of our worst gang
ster gangs are included by gov
ernments in the conduct of war.
So essential seems commission
of all ~peacetime crimes toward
the destruction Of resisting or at
lacking forces, the theft or hi
jacking Of their possessions,
that lies, misdeeds. assassina-
tons and the like are, TO a coun-
try in wartime. virtues where
ends Justify means. The direct
ing set-up resembles gangster-
ism remarkably.
In the gangster movie, the
screen usually starts with a
superbly-equipped office wherein
sits the head Enthusiastically
woman-conspicuously ruthless,
IN conferences with a few trusted
direct actionists. This leader
picks the objectives. directs the
activities, and grabs the returns
meanwhile keeping himself well
out of danger.
A nations head man sur
rounds himself in wartime only
with confederstes who are like
minded for all-out conflict-not
hesitant about the values Of
gangster methods. Here also
the spoils garnered in will be
we'll sequestered by guards Of
the inner circle. Terms such as
theft, banditry, piracy, kidnap-
ing, etc, ere not in their nomen-
elature except for their fitness
when describing the enemy for
Ike conduct. Otherwise for use
in a peacetime order to qualify
protective police action.
When gangsterism is hard
pressed the big shots and their
females gather up the wealth
for a getaway before the
enemy closes in. A. shown
hy the MOVIES most Of the gun
men are left behind TO fight 10
the last man-heroicslly
A short time ago an shscond-
ing big-shot French poltico.
loaded with the peoples money.
missed the bus al the border.
However. not a few kings,
queens. premiers and such took
more tims ahead Of the enemy
for getaways with money. gold
and diamonds gsrnered from the
toll OF their homeland brothers,
and are now most comfortably
housed and secure.
Moral-can we remedy gang
sterism when il so plainly con-
forms 10 the rules OF war;
c. W. RANSOM,
South Tacoma. Box 2s6
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-05
H OR OSCOPE
TUESDAY. AUGUST 5

Adverse aspects rule through
the morning hours today but
later benefic planetary influ-
ences are active. Again there is
an evil portent for labor.
Heart and Home: The stars
smile upon families long ac-
customed to prosperity. They
are under a planetary direction
that gives them foresight and
inclines them to share advan-
tages with less fortunate groups.
The spirit of democracy will rule
in summer resorts while among
workers for national defense the
best understanding should pre-
vail. The wise will begin now to
prepare for future exigencies.
Girls should train for practical
vocations most important to the
general good.
Business Affairs: The first
OF the war fortunes now will be
mentioned with more or less re-
sentiment, for Notwithstanding
government safeguards wealth
will accure to numbers of far
seeing Americans. Money will
be so plentiful that there will be
a tendency toward extravaganza
on the part of wage-earners. The
desire to travel will continue to
be general and Canada will share
with the United States generous
profits due TO the national wan
derlust.
National Issues: Public de-
msnds for information regarding
international policies will be en-
couraged by undercover enemy
agencies. Unthinking persons
will criticise the government for
secrecy which is imperative.
Astrologers remind the public
that it is necessary 10 rely un-
questonlngly upon the q
ship Of the president and con-
gress. Poisonous propaganda
will increase and will be circulate
ed through channels belonging
to church and state. The label
Peace will be used effectively.
Persons whose birthdate il is
have the augury Of a year Of
advancement and good fortune.
Happy memories will be i'm
pressed upon the brain this year.
Children born on this day
should be brilliant in mind and
strong in character. Many VIII
win fame and fortune.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-05
STILL ~APPEAsEMENT
TOWARD JAPAN

Both Washington and London
are pursuding a policy Of "ap-
pessement' toward Tokyo. de-
spite recent Anglo American
warnings against further Japan
ese aggression in Thailand and
Indo- China. The diplomats still
seek to compose fresh differ
enees without an appeal TO war.
Contrary TO the general i'm
preston. neither the L. S. nor
Great Britain has imposed an
embargo on the flow Of war
material 10 Japan. especially
petroleum. Each application for
q license for export will be con-
sidered on its own merits. The
state department has withheld
for several days publication of
a black list Of Japanese firms
doing business in South Amer
lea, although IL has forbidden
transactions with German or-
poratons there. Both war and
navy deny that emergency
orders have been transmitted 70
our forces In the Far East The
three powers are. in effect, lock-
ed in a diplomatic stalemste.
The Roosevelt administration
wants to avoid a conflict in the
Far East for fear OF dissipsiing
the aid now flowing 10 Britain
Our most effective weapon in a
showdown with the Japs would
be the big bombers which Eng
land needs 10 desperately at the
present moment London SHES
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-05
Stories in
Michoil eminescu Sow
Rumonio Coin Freedom

MICHAIL EMINESCU. noted
W Rumanian poet. saw his
country finally win freedom
from Turkish domination in 1873.
In 1889, as Rumania lived its last
days Of independence before fall
ing into the Nszi orbit, EmineScu
was recognized philstelically by
his government.
Thus a man who witnessed the
dawn Of Rumanian freedom was
honoTed Just before lis sun set
once again.
Two stamps were issued IN 1889
commemorating the 50th anni-
yerssry Of his death m 1889 He
was born N l84e in MoldsvIs
He was Of Turco-Tatsr origin.
studied al Czernowitz. Joined a
rowing theatrical company as
actor, prompter and stage man.
sger.
In 1870. his first great poeiicsl
talents were shown in two works,
"Veners 81 Madons" and -Epi-
gonii' which he contributed 10 the
organ OF the Junimist Marty.
He studied in Vienna. Jena and
Berlin. IN 1874 he was appointed
school inspector and librarian al
the University Of Jsssy.
EmInescu Was a mystic, ao-
dicted 10 spells of melancholia.
Sadness and coming doom unged
MS works. He was especially
critical Of the oonveniionaAty Of
18Th century Rumsnla-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-05
ICKES' FRIENDS
BEMOAN HIS TACTICS

Secretary Ickes has become so
upset over senatorial and OPM
opposition TO his selection as
power CA that he appears to
have lost his head completely.
Even his intimate friends r
bemoaning his tactics.
Few days ago, he issued a
public statement d%enouncing the
grid plan proposed by the
federal power commission in an
effort to obtain sufficient slu-
minum for national defense
plants. Then he summoned
FPC Chairman Leland s. Odds
TO his office, and in the presence
OF several other officials, gave
Olds a sulphurous tongue-lash-
ing. He charged that the FPC
chairman had "double-crossed'
him. and sold out to the utili-
ties" He accused Odds Of in
spring oPM TO name J. A. krug.
former iva manager, as its
power co-ordinator. This move.
Ickes declared. was deliberately
designed TO win the favor of
such power liberals as SEN
stor Norris. Senator Bone and
Senator LsFollette. 1ckes also
is charging that Krug sides
with the private interests.
Ironically, Olds has been
FDR's power adviser for many
years, serving ever when the
latter was governor Of New
York. Senator Norris says: IF
Krug has sold out public power
so have l." According 10 the
secretary Of the interior, every
body who is against him is for
the power trust"
II is exhibitions like these
which inspire opposition to the
selection OF Iekes for such an
important job as control OF ns-
tionsl defense power. But 50
far FDR appears determined TO
name him for that post
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-05
The Sole Guarantee Of Liberty

Japan now cries loudly that in Selling bases in lndo,
China from the French, it is doing only what the United
States has done in acquiring Atlantic bases.
There is an important difference:
L. What the United States has done in the way Of acqui-
shion of bases was done only after years of aggressive war
fare on the part of others had proved the necessity for
doing so.
2. No bases have been acquired by the United States
against the will of the people who yielded them.
1t is q little late in the day for Germany, Italy or Japan
to claim that anything they do at this time is sanctioned
by U. S. precedent.
Who started this business, anyway?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-05
s E
B Q N D
Quiz

9. What is the Treasury Departments new Tax Savings
Plan?
A. 1t is a plan which was started the first of August
10 help the taxpayer set aside money during the year in
which it is earned to pay income-tax bills due the next year.
G. How does the plan operate?
A. By the taxpayer purchasing the special notes offered
by the Treasury Department to be used in payment of
Federal income taxes.
NOrE-For complete information about the new Tax Savings
Plan, ask your banker or write direct to the Treasury Depart
ment, Washington, d. c.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-05

Mr.. Doxey's only avowed Oppon-
ent is Rep. Rose Collins. who has
incurred White House disfsvor
by recent attacks on the army
in magazine articles. Ex-Gov-
emor Mike Conner. a Roosevelt
foe, has threatened TO run, but
has not announced yet. II he
gets in the race, the presidential
favorite would face a hard fight.
In South Carolina the presi-
dent is supporting Governor B.
r Maybsnk against Ex-Gov-
ernor DIN D. Johnston Mr..
Roosevelt recently had Mr.. May
bank at the White House, and
permitted him 20 announce the
administrators approval OF two
power projects in the state. The
idea was 20 serve notice 10 the
federal machine 10 line up be-
hind the governor. FDR lost
out the last time he interfered
in a state primary the backed
losing Lyndon johnson IN
Texas. but he appears 10 have
picked likely winners this time.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-05

like the captain on Jim Mar
shall's ship. could cut the knot.
And speaking OF dictators. the
term Is only relative anyway.
depending on whose OK Is beng
gored. Most people are very
much in favor Of a dictator for
somebody else. Capital sees a
dictator for labor as the coun-
try's greatest defense need. and
labor thinks we would be all
right II there was an dictator 10
clamp the iron heel down on
capital. What We really need is
a dictator to tell both what to
do.
It's really funny, but actually
people sometimes need a dictator
to compel them TO protect their
own interests. When the CO.
operative marketing c in
Washington was passed at the
request Of the farmers, some Of
them tried to chisel on their
neighbors by accepting bonuses
from independent dealers and
commission men, thereby weak
ening their own organization. II
required a new law making il
an offense TO violate a
tive marketing contract enforced
by a dictatorship to make them
be good sports with each other.
Whether we like il or not,
there is a handwriting on the
wall that says we are going 10
have some relationships in this
country. The oil and gasoline
saving decree closing service
stations in Atlantic coast states
from 7 p. m. to I a.. m. is Just
a beginning. That seems pretty
terrible to the night joy-riders
and operators of the night spots
they %patronize, but it will be
good for their souls and they
may save enough to pay some-
thing on the grocery bill.
The wages of sin II death"
That edict. promulgated many
centuries ago, has never failed.
Often II seems to have become
imperative and we get careless.
Then suddenly the collector APP
pears and relentlcssly takes his
full toll. II happened in a Seat
tie "speakeasy" early Sunday
morning.
Tacoma also has the same
vicious type of law breaking in
stitution, running with the full
knowledge of every public Off
cial In the city, to the profit of
the operators and building own
ers, and TO the degradation OF
the foolish men and women who
%patronlze them.
The collector hasn't been here
yet, but he will he around.
Count me not With those
that WhiHe for What is
OUer-
All that once WGs good IS
good forever more.
All ne had of Jog endurcS,
joy Within as;
All the rest of life is lore
her for those gears.
CLIFFORD BAX.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-05
II5T5EFaa
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Committee No Good When
Storm Threatens
Dictator Needed 10
Save the Ship
Too Many Cooks May
Spoil the Broth
GENERAL years ago-about
- the time we were begin
ming 10 attach a significance Of
ill-omen to the title Dictator
Jim" Marshall. former special
writer for The Times and now
member Of the staff of a ma
tional magazine, was making
a boat trip from Seattle to Los
Angeles. II was an exceeding
" rough trip and everybody
was glad when il was over. The
exact words are not recalled
but in writing Of the expert
ence Jim included something
like this:
1T was ~reassuring TO know
that we had a dictator-the
captain-to make decisions. l
couldn't help but think what
the outcome might have been
II. instead of being controlled
by a dictator, the ship had
been run by a committee which
must meet and debate changes
of course and make other i'm
portant decisions. There are
times when 1t Is good to have
a dictator in command"
What brought the foregoing
to mind was an editorial in a
recent issue of The Wenatchee
World under the caption, Too
Many Cooks" inspired by the
conflict of authorities at Wash
ington. On one hand wheat
growers are being penalized IL
their production exceeds the
quota on which they nave agreed
with the Department of Agri-
culture. On the other hand.
Office Of Production MANAGE
ment officials are disturbed over
a possible food shortage in the
United States IL we give Great
Britain all the help that has
been promised.
Thus n department, continu-
ing the program that pulled
agriculture out of a bad hole,
seeks to bolster farm prices by
controlling production, while an
other department directing vital
defense activities, calls for more
production.
Though the suggestion may
incite the ire of those 10 whom
the word means everything that
this country Is not, this seems
to he a case where a dictator,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-05
BLACK AND WHITE
BUT READ ALL OVER
Bananas first we're known as
"apples Of Paradise"

"apples Of Paradise"
Ontario gold mines produced
s.00s $50 fine ounces m 1889. as
compared 10 2.sos. All fine ounces
the preceding year.
Charles A. Duryea invented
and operated the first successful
automobile driven by q gasoline
engine In America.
Underground erosion Is con-
stantiy at work. and entire farms
have eaved in overnight
Every minute. 10 persons are
accidentally injured In the United
States.
August hotter Of Nuremberg.
Germany. is credited with in
venting the first rifle in 1900.
North Carolina produced eoo,-
600 900 pounds of tobacco. larg-
est crop of Its history. in 1910.
Although rain frequently falls
over the Sahara desert. IT evap-
crates before reaching the earth.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-05

off from a Far Eastern war be-
cause she has approximately
5000. 600, 900 worth of invest
ments in that area She has
been receiving a nice return on
this property, and its loss might
cripple her trade and war ef-
forts.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-05
by John Hix

sheep thus protected expended
less energy and, as a conse-
quence, produced more and bet
ter wool, This year the Univer-
sity Of Wyoming experts fitted
rugs on more than 500 sheep and
let them on from January to
June.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-05

RUGGED SHEEP
The Southern Regional Re-
search Laboratory was trying
TO find new uses for cotton and
the department of agriculture
was attempting to increase the
quantity and quality OF wool.
In cooperation they developed
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-05
ID WANTS To
KEEP SENATE EDGE

President Roosevelt has inter
vened actively in two southern
senatorial primaries in order 70
build a safe senate majority for
forthcoming tests Of his war
policies. So far FDR has not dis
closed his preferences publicly.
but he is exerting all his in
fluence behind the political
scenes.
In the contest for the Pat
Harrison vacancy in Mississippi,
Nj. Roosevelt is backing Repre-
sentative Wall Doxey. The lat
ter has been a strong admins
tration man. and has handled
several major measures involv-
ing the presidents pet prob
lem OF conservation So far
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-05

cotton coats for sheep, In tests
conducted by the University of
Wyoming Agriculture Expert
ment Station IL was found that
when coated, or rugged" older
ewes grazing on cold, windy
pastures required less supple.
m~entary feeding. Apparently
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-05
SO THEY SAY:

There is no neutrality. We are
confronted with a danger. Let
us go to meet it with arrogance.
-Ezequiel Padilla, Mexican sec
rotary Of state.
II America is 10 be free.
America must help wherever
freedom is threatened William
Allen White, editor.