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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31
We Must Win Together

The visit of Winston Churchill to the White House
throws glarng white spotlight this fact which
Americans must keep continuously in mind:
We win lose the together.
The actual military naval and air coordination of the
war effort is technical matter and must be entrusted
the heads of the armed of countries concerned
must have faith that these selected leaders, all of whom
devoted their lives to these problems will make the right
decisions Certainly they have better chance of than
private citizens do, with lack Of the most elementary
information, and of technical knowledge.
Our job to realize the problem whole and be pre-
pared to go along with whatever decided
For example, 1t is possible that the holding of the great
naval base at Singapore vital to the United States
than the holding of the Philippines themselves though
SINGAPORE Is British and the Philippines American.
There to expect that such choice to be
presented to the armed forces exactly that way whether
to hold the the other Naturally, every effort will
be made to hold both.
What are trying to establish is that II American
military authorities to decide to reinforce Singapore
rather than the Philippines the face of inability to bolster
BOTH it would be decision based only one factor-its
Importance in winning the
The Dutch forces in the East Indies have not failed to
learn the bitter lesson taught them in the fall of their
homeand-namey, the must be struck where it is
most advantageous to strike him. not where sentiment die
tates So Dutch NEI forces have reinforced Malaga and
struck at the Japanese invaders of Davao before
about attack on the NEI has been made.
That our cue too There is no longer room for talk of
pulling anybodys chestnus out of the fire for them. All
the chestnuts belong to all the allied countries and
they're all in the fire They won't be pulled out by
frantic snachng here and there each for his favorte
evng when and where there is the best chance to retrieve
Sink swim, live die, survive conquer have
given hand and heart this and there be
victory but united victory.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven Of these
test questions Turn to the
woman's page for the answers.
1. Who were called Boche. in
World War u
2. In which hand does the
Statue of Liberty hold a torch !
3 Which nation is called the
Land OF the Rising Sun?
4. Who said. 81 am the light
Of the world
5. Is the Balkan peninsula in
Asia or Europe?
6. The administration of Pres
ident Monroe. when party dis
sessions practically disappeared.
was called the Era Of E.
fig"
I. Name the five states that
border on the Gulf Of Mexico.
s. Which National league
football team is known as the
Eagles"
Q. cAsein is the principal in
gredient Of what animal secre-
tom
10. In which novel by Charles
Dickens il the character, Little
Nen7
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31
Exit the German Superman

Why in the world after the experience of 1913 Amer
icans let themselves be hoodwinked into falling
for that old German superman myth it's hard to imagine
True the long string of uninterrupted German victories
helped recreate the illusion. But it's busted illusion
On the Russian 'front.' regardless of how far the Ger
retreat is carried enough has been shown to demon
strate again that the German soldier superman
Up to he has always been there frstest with the
mostest" When the other fellow there at the
time with just as many more" the German soldier,
despite his long and careful training is better than any
other In Africa another demonstration of the home
fact is in progress. Nor his commanders infable
Napoeons else why should Won Book be removed from
command in the midst of campaign?
The problem is the in all wars-to bring
overwhelming force TO bear the enemy and then out
fight him. All the German superman" myth,
fully cultivated by the kaiser and later by the Nazs
goes to join the dodo
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31
Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes Things

To receive attention In this col
umn letter. must give nams and
address Of writer Only initials
vi be published when requested.
Mr.. Fixit; Can you give me
the names Of any organizations
In Tacoma or Seattle where one
can adopt . ehilds
MRS. ID. n.
For the good Of both the fos-
ter parents and the adopted
child IL IL advisable 10 seek the
assistance Of the Family We'll
fare association. which you viii
find in the Provident building.
in Tacoma Such an orgsniza-
ton can help you by examining
background Of the child and
yours. too. 20 parents and child
can be matched in the best pos
sihle way according 10 tempera-
ment and other native chsrae-
teristies. II Is wiser for child
less persons TO make their de-
oision slowly and with qualified
assistance rather than to adopt
a child impulsively.
Mr.. Fixit: In your paper a
few days ago I saw m excellent
program on what TO do In an
cir raid. May I suggest that
we, the people. OF our city each
one of ms get . rain barrel, and
keep them filled with rainwater,
Of which we have plenty at no
cost. IL would help n great deal
In case of fire, or II our water
mains are broken. Could the
city provide ms with barrelss
Where would one get them:
BESSIE NJ.
Although the city couldn't
supply you with a barrel, your
idea undoubtedly II good. The
civilian defense authorities have
recommended merely that
bucket Of water be kept avail
able, but there would be no
harm in keeping a barrel full Of
water, II you keep mosquito
larvae out OF 1t and II you can
find a barrel. You probably will
have to inquire among the junk
dealers TO get your barrel. Rain
barrels haven't been particularly
necessary in this soft water part
of the country and have gone
out of style generally with i'm
provement Of soaps.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31

First example of a more seri-
Gus attitude was the frank re-
port which Navy Secretary
Knox gave on the Pearl Har-
Dor affair. The second was the
presidents selection of an able
and hard-boiled committee to
investigate the reasons why the
army and the navy were not on
the alert on that fatal Sunday
morning. FDR might have
named a body susceptible to ad-
ministration influence, but he
picked five of the toughest men
in the land for this ticklish as
signment. His personal affec-
ton for Admiral kimmel who
may be held responsible for our
unpreparedness emphasizes the
presidents determination to see
the thing through to the bitter
end.
Another incident suggesting
that FDR Is settling down to the
grim business Of making war in
a big way was his reconciliation
with such old enemies as Tom
Girdler and John l.. Lewis. In
shaking hands with those two
representatives of recalcitrsnt
capital and labor. Roosevelt re-
vealed that all domestic feuds
are off for the duration of the
war.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31
JUDGE BYRNES
KEEPS HANDS IN

Although a member of the
supreme court and supposedly
aloof from worldly affairs,
former Senator Jimmie" Byrnes
of South Carolina still keeps his
hand in politics. With the sp-
pointment of Justice Roberts as
head of the Hawaiian board of
inquiry. the South Csrolinians
political piorouetting indicates
that the supreme court has I'M
dergone a great change since 1t
was reorgsnized by the presi-
dent.
When Byrnes retired as =
senator he asked Senator Lead
er Barley to appoint his sue
cessor, Roger c. Peace. to the
powerful appropriations COM
mittee. Barkley acceded to the
request but ne was rather dubi-
Gus over the prospect Of giving
IAdCt vi AAdk NRtlAAAAAtt ~
Byrnes' elected successor. ex-
Governor Burnet r. Msybsnk.
Senator Mead OF New York,
who enjoyed seniority privileges.
had demanded that he be named
as a member Of appropriations.
Senator Doxey of Mississippi, q
White House fayorite and Nay
banks senior by about 80 years,
was also scrambling for an sp-
pointment 70 the same commit
tee.
When Chairman Adams died,
Jim Mead got his seat. Doxey
WAS given the Byrnes vacancy.
For a while 1t looked as II
Msybank was out Of luck. But
Justice Jimmie" buttonholed
both the president and Barley,
made q deal with his good Re-
publican friends and persuaded
senate bosses 10 increase the
committee membership BY one
member. The new member was
Nay bank.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31
HOROSCOPE
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 81

This last day of the year is
most fortunate. Benefic aspects
rule strongly for men and women
on the planet Earth. Behind
the clouds OF war, the sun of
peace Ia shining with marvellous
promises for the future Of man.
kind.
Heart and Home: Women are
well directed today. Wives and
mothers will inspire their fam
lilies with high hopes under this
configuration which stimulates
faith and assures courage for
coming days. Old habits and
customs will vanish with a year
of uncertainty and apprehension.
Home today will have a special
significance as a shrine OF happy
memories. Love will be ex-
pressed more freely than in the
past as prescience OF change il
felt. Romance will be prevalent.
Business Affairs: Purveyors
of keepsakes will profit. Jewell
ers will enjoy a brisk trade.
Theaters will be more popular
than usual in holiday-times. Ho-
tells and restaurants will reap
many dollars. for food will seem
most important as the POSSIBLE
ity Of future restrictions is vis-
ualized. Resorts and places OF
amusement should be well pat
ronized.
National Issues: Fear OF in
flation will intrude upon holiday
gaieties. The rise in the cost of
living will be demonstrated in
the prices of food. wines and
holiday sweetmeats. Congress
viii discuss many bills intended
to control soaring values of nee
essaries. Statesmen will be COM
PEELED to consider inevitable
hazards in national finance and
to choose between greater and
lesser economic evils.
Persons whose birthdate il is
have the augury of a year OF
success, financial benefits and
happy friendships. The young
will court and marry.
Children born on this day
probably will be extremely for
tunate all through their lives.
They have the forecast of sue
cess in any chosen career. They
should be kindly. charming and
popular.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31
COP PROSPECTS
In FALL SLIM

Republican National Chair
man Joe Martin makes a
brave show of carrying on
politics as usual" Although
willing to bury craftsmanship for
the duration, the smart Masss-
chusetts politician is going
through the motions of keeping
the COP alive and ION the alert
Privately. however, Republic
can bigwigs concede that they
will be lucky to hold their own
in 1912 elections to the Senate
and House. The war will color
and dominate all contests and
with a few exceptions-about 80
in the house and eight in the
senste-the Republicans have
identified themselves as isola-
tionists. There is a possibility
that they will lose many seats
in doubtful districts because
Of that issue.
The Republicans have serious
bres q = and butter problems.
Many Of their big contributors
see eye n eye with FDR on
foreign affairs. Others are
dragging down big contracts
from the government They
are not coming through with
contributions to the National
Committee or the Congressional
Committee. The fact is that
the COP Is almost broke
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31
StOriesin
Stamps
Vargas Marks llth Year
AS Brozil's President
Ssassss aAsaA a. . - a. . ssssss

DECEMBER, le4l. marked the
eleventh year Of the rule Of
President Getulio Dornelles Var
gas, head of the Brazilian govern
ment which has pledged friend
ship and aid TO the United States
in the war.
The same above, issued by
Brazil in 1881. commentaries the
revolution of 1880 which brought
Vargas TO the presidency.
Brazil's form of government is
termed benevolent dictatorship
since there is centralized, per-
sonal rule by Vargas. The die
tatorship, however, as the Bra
zilisns know it, is far from the to-
tslitsrisn regimes Of Europe. :
international affairs may be dis
cussed freely and criticism of tbs
government is heard in some quar-
tiers. There is no persecution of
religious or racial minorities and
there is freedom Of worship.
Although some policies Of the
dictator president" have been
criticised, il is admitted that Var
gas has done more for the common
man IN Brazil than any previous
president
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31

VETS ABANDON
PENSION MOVE
World War veterans have fin
ally and reluctantly abandoned
their move to obtain general
pension of the heroes of the last
conflict. They do not admit
publicly that they have given up
the ghost but among themselves
they realize that their twenty
year campaign is lost.
The pro-pension lobby had
hoped to rush a bill through
congress before the bug les
sounded again. They realized
that they would have only a
slim chance to gain their ends
after the United States had en-
barked on another war with a
new crop of war claimants in
the offing. The stage was set
for grand drive at this ses-
sion Of congress and there was a
Likelihood that general pension
bill would pass. Veterans Of the
last war whose average age now
is about forty-eight have pow
erful membership in both House
and Senate.
The japanese attack on De-
cember 18th put the quietus on
pension proposals. 1t will cost
Uncle Sam many billions TO pro-
vide new war risk insurance, to
fiance disability payments, to
care for the victims OF the pres
ent war. There will not be any
money left over TO hand out
grstuities to yesterdays dough-
bnNs
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31
PULSE OF
THE PUBLIC
BOUND FOR THE
BOW-WOWS

Editor The Times: A con-
tributor to the local press. writ
ing from California, sounds a
conventional anti-administratio
note in regard tungsten and
manganese ores which he says
exist in Western Washington
state. II is pity that the
alleged tungsten and manganese
of Western Washington state
have not as yet proven to exist
in any commercial sense. Doubt
less that is the fault Of the
present administration"
What is the matter with our
government ?" asks the con-
tributor referred to. What in
deed? II should at least be
able 10 sprout a few tungsten
mines in Washington, and also
manganese mines worth while
as well, and do it by the simplest
twist OF the wrist.
The writer referred to says,
''the University of Washington
can give you details :" Well,
upon inquiry the University of
Washington refers us to the
State Department Of Conserva-
ton and development. and the
Washington State Department
of Conservation and Develop
ment writes us: Many things
appear in the daily press that
are difficult to account for. We
cannot understand what de-
posits of tungsten can be re-
ferred to as occurring in West
ern Washington" Manganese
ores occur in Western Washing
ton and very substantial
operation is now under way on
high grade manganese ore near
Lake Crescent, etc" Others
may produce in the near future"
continues the report.
AS a matter of fact, many
persons have contributed effort,
time and money in the endeavor
to get out manganese ore of
the usesble sort from the Olym-
pic peninsula. Only recently
have they met with any degree
of success.
AS TO the contributor in
quiry. What is the matter with
our government 80 it might be
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31

stories Of the captives' changed
demeanor and the two war
leaders had a good laugh over
II.
When the first nazis were cap
tured and placed in prison
camps they sneered az their con-
querors, according 20 Churchill.
IN effect they told their jailers
that Hitler will be over in
few months and set US loose"
They suggested that II their
keepers were wise they would
do well &c treat their guests"
generously. Otherwise, they
would pay for any cruelty with
their lives when DER fuehrer ar
rived.
According TO the prime minis
ter the Germans are singing an
other tune now. Having access
TO newspapers denied 70 their
folks at home they are beginning
to feel that a Hitler triumph is
not in the cards. Instead Of
sneering at their osptors the
nszis are now trying 10 make
friends with their enemy over
lords.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31

mentioned that the government
is not engaged in the mining
business, thank you, and is not
likely to be.
And What il our country
coming to-" asks the California
contributor referred to. What in
deed. IT'S a sad tale, but under
the present administration or
one very like it we shall doubt
less keep right on going mostly
in the right direction. This is
a sort Of habit the United
States has.
ROBERT s. DOUBLEDAY.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31

since last March. and l1ia per
cent since the beginning of the
defense effort. Also, since last
March, there have been wage in
ereases which average out at
about 10 per cent. In other
words, wage earners as a class
are now III per cent ahead of
the game but in another month
all wage gains will have been
Cancelled out by increases in the
cost OF living. real wages will be
relatively no higher than they
were last spring. nobody will
be any better off.
Looking ahead little, taking
a peek into the next spring and
summer, there are signs Of 20
per cent increases in sight. Even
if the IL per cent per month
increase rate should hold steady,
it would take only Is months to
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31
TTrTTT An Inside Picture OF Finon-
Ii 0A j ciol and Political America
By RAY TUCKER

WASHINGTON-War responsibilities have had de-
cidedy SOLDERING effect the Roosevelt administration
The carefree and slpshod of handling public
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31

average J o e
Citizen looks
like this
The cost Of
living base d
on the prices
Of food, cloth
ing. er
an d utilities,
Is going up at
the rate of
about /. per
cent a month.
II has gone up
si per cent
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31

florists in America. He teaches
his profession to novices, and
delivers lectures - but without
accepting a cent in payment. He
turns all fees over to worthy
student causes
TOMORROW: Under water
Blindmani
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31
WASHINGTON COLUMN
By PETER EDSoN
The Tacoma Time. Washington Cor

The Times Washington Correspondent
WASHINGTON winning this war, SAYS Price Adj
" mnisrator Leon Henderson. the one thing second IN
Importance TO the organization of the armed forces IS the
problem of checking initiation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31

Stating that problem in terms
Of the lowest common denomin-
ator. the effect war costs are
having and will have on the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31
NAH PRISONER
TINE CHANGED

German prisoners in the Brit
ish Isles and Canada reflect
Killers falling fortunes in their
behavior. Prime Minister
Churchill RECALLED FDR with
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31

breeds OF dogs are entered in
the auction.
FLOWER MAN
Max Selling, who came 10
New York about the turn of the
century and started a little
flower shop, is today one of the
most honored and influential
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31
CITY PAY OFFER
FAR BELOW SCALE

ElllOT, Inc llints. Oilc Cdii
help in these times but to glance
around and note the inconas-
tencies of various kinds that
exist. A very glaring one came
to the writer's attention in The
Times Dec. 26. The city, it
seems, is in the process of hang
ing out the help wanted sign
for a senior accountant. An &C.
countant such as they want
should have as much basic and
specialized training in that line
OF endeavor as lawyers and doc
tors have in their profession.
For this lucrative position, the
city is offering the staggering
sum of $3.50 per month.
Men and women spend from
four to IL years training and
studying for this work, and are
expected to accept what amounts
to about So per day, when that
is what common labor receives
today in the Tacoma mills.
The thought occurred to the
writer that possibly this is the
reason for embezzlement in such
positions with the city, county
and state. After all, an ac-
countant must have three
squares a day" roof over his
head, and he can't get by wear
ing overalls.
The government does a little
better, it offers s165 per month
for a cost accountant. You can
become one of these by six easy
lessons.
An interesting quiz question
to ask the city dads might be,
'if a shipyard welder makes
from $3.50 to $500 per month,
how much is a senior accountant
WORTH" r. N. OLSON.
APPEAL To ARMS
Editor. The Times: And 30
our die is cast, and that without
the least indecision in the arm
that cast it. or the brain that
directed the throw. Let US fight
with our all, Withholding not
one straw that might add to our
salient. Let us fight strongly,
for no strength on earth is
worthy OF the principles we fight
for. Let US fight yaliantly, for
valor is an attribute of the prize
we will preserve: freedom. But
let us fight clesnly, for unless
we do. we will repudiste the
torch that leads our way into
this fight. oh, above all, let US
fight Clearly.
We must learn new wanton,
odious ways Of war from our ad-
yersaries, and learn them quick
ly. There is 30 little time for
US to school ourselves from these
new ways. Never, never 10 use
them for our own combat
When we learn Of new culture
in infamy, let Us dispense with
bitterness and yindication. and
write it into our book of learn
ing with dispassion. together
with perhaps some note of what
We paid for the lesson. We al
ready know that we cannot have
open cities or open hfe-boats
with impunity; let Us pray that
We can accept these truths with
out warping our clean principles
or depriving the enemy of their
open cities or their open life
boats.
Only in the quality Of our
fight, and the conduct Of our
forces, can We find vindication
for the principles for which We
fight. and merit redress for our
wrongs. Let US fight Clearly.
LOIS Z. HOIRUP.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31

TO receive attention IN this col
umn letters must give nams ana
address Of writer Onlx Initials
VII be published when requested.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-31

For God hath not given the spirit of fear but of
power and of love, and of sound mnd-II Timothy 1t
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-18


prissy set too. The Cornell venture is
we'll stated by such as Raymond Massey,
Bramwell Fletcher and other big timers.
The Shaw patter gets windy at times, but
Mr.. Lockridge wanted you to know it's
IAN excellent play for Miss Cornell"
They Walk Alone" a murder jobbie from
overseas, once done in London, came in
Wed Elsa Manchester was acrobatic
as the farmers daughter who takes the
travelling statesmen out in the back yard
and chokes all the country air out of
them. Carol Goodner and A. p. Kaye
are included in the non-homicidal support
"Inept" and silly" were some OF
the verdictS on il . Some good actors,
including Ella Kazan and Louise Platt
capered in Five Alarm Waltz" a comedy
on the tantrums and romancings of authors
Rumor says il is a satire on Mr.. Saroyan
That's tough job for any dramatist. Just
when they've got him caricatured, Saroyan
comes along and tops the mockery with a
gesture of his own T.. Mr. Kronenberger
said Like Saroyans own plays. this one
has too much Saroyan and too little plot.