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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05
Real Cooperation Begins

Everywhere you look today you signs that people
beginning TO take the defense emergency seriously It's
about time. TOO
The entire motor industry has willingly accepted
initial 20 cent reduction in production OF motor vehicles
for the model year which begins Aug. and is either
ducng eliminating model changes entirely. That
more manpower. more machines more materials facilities
and management for the defense load.
All manufacturers of brass pipe disseminating pro-
ducon of yellow brass pipe and making red brass pipe
instead just good for most purposes Why? Red brass
contains only Is per cent of zinc yellow brass 30 to 40
Extra zinc thus made available for defense equals 25000
600 pounds of cartridge brass.
This sort Of thing going all through industry in
Increasing And in the meantime labor too to
he settling down. Codirector Sidney Hman of the Office
of Production Management believes that strikes in defense
industries dwinding and that labor becoming in
creasinsly aware Of the need for cooperation"
In the meantime taxpayers land that is practically every
body these days. way ahead of Congress in their will
ingness TO bear the burden in proportion to ability
If there time in history when the prospect of
drastic faced calmly don't remember it,
As the German legons pound southwark in the last act
Of the Greek tragedy and the Japanese invaders draw
tighter the strangehod they have China, Amer
every day begin TO think what ultimate of
these adventures them Both have given ample
proof that their aims far beyond readusment of local
boundaries.
They have made the world place in which only the
strong hope preserve their rights their living space
their way of life And Europe has added the that
none II strong enough to fight alone.
Industry, labor, soldier and sailor and woman
America beginning to fall into step in marching cadence
which strength, the only safety for the future
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05
Mr. FIXIT
He Fixes Things

To receive attention In thk roll
umn letters must eve name and
address OF writer Onir Initials
VII - published rhsa requested.
Mr.. FlxIt: We've had an ar
Eaasent - 10 the make Of the
Khaki coiored. twin ruddered
bomber that has bern flying
around. I s.y II is = new Doug
lss bomber. Am ] right:
CHUCK 7.
You are not right II Il a
North American. B-7e.
Mr.. Fxit: VIII yon tell me
what the set 81 marriage laws
are In this state: MISS Up.
Thst's too general a question.
You can read the law Of the
public library. or. more reason
ably, just phone your county
auditor and ask him about any
point on which you are in doubt.
Mr.. Fixit; would like 10
know where 20 send . letter 10
the "NoIce Of Experience. who
h now on . program Monday,
wednesday and Friday morn
ings. MRS. ". N.
You always can write TO a
radio performer IN care Of the
stations on which you hear him.
Mr.. F1xit: Is there much de-
mand for common labor at
Camp Murray. Whom does one
see about such work. do they
require uRioR membership
Whom does one see about work
In Tacoma shiPbuiiding yards:
Where is Tacoms's army re-
eruiting office. JOHN A. A.
The big construction period At
Camp Murray In over. and We
are informed there always was
an oversupply OF common labor
for 1t, even at the peak OF ac-
uyity. Further work 10 all con-
traeted out and labor strictly
union under agreement between
the Tacoma construction coun-
ell and the building trades For
work at the shipyards. see the
Tacoma union local having juris-
diction over the type OF work
you do.
You'll find the army recruit
Ing office In the Bankers Trust
building, at iii Pacific ave.
MIR. Fxit: I would like 10
md out where should write
In order TO get my birth cerun-
cate. l was born On PennsyI-
vania. JOHN 4.
Write TO the State Registrar,
Harrisburg. Pa.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05
STRIKE RECORD
HITS AT FOREIGNERS

Martin Dies has collected Sc
cret data on the major strikes
which have DISTRACTED national
defense. Even allowing for the
Texans alleged prejudices, his
revelations may prove impress
sive when spread on the record.
Dies evidence indicates that
80 per cent OF strikes on national
defense Jobs were fomented by
foreigners with Russian, German
or Italian names and back
grounds. For some strange rea-
son, according TO Dies agents.
the rank and file OF American
workmen seem willing TO follow
this foreign leadership. The Dies
files suggest that foreign influ-
enee and money is most potent
In key industries, land and water
transportation, clio controlled
industries lplanes. trucks, tanks
and shipsl. and steel and coal.
The Dies summary will blast
Secretary Perkins report that
strikes. and communists, are not
ssbotaging national defense.
And Martin, who has announced
his candidacy for the senate.
figures that his revelations will
insure has victory over New
Dealer Lyndon johnson and even
over Gov. Lee W. O'Dsniel Of
Pass the Biscuits. Psppyr fame.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05
Odds AGAINST Disaster

The United States has not had a major conflagration
In years. but the odds narrowing the Ma
tiona Board of Fire Underwriters observing it, jubilee
year. Despite its 100000 card records Of fire losses
within the last years. the national board concludes
that the law of and lady luck have been working
overtime prevent devastating fire destruction in many
American cities.
Crowded population with inadequate width of
streets dividing park TO separate nonfrproo
strucon invitation to holocaust present in almost
every city and town. But the greatest weakness in
defenses against fire public apathy the board declares
Only by public education regarding the poten-
taties for destruction in every flame and every rubbish
heap the constant danger of great fire be essened
The board has undertaken this job in its 18TH year. More
power to IL
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05

Just this spring the sailbost
was complete - motor overhaul
ed, new suit Of sails. rigging all
sweated down Bristol fashion.
paint bright, etc.
One blustery night last month
she slipped her mooring at the
Yacht clubs basin and fetched
up alongside stout timber
breakwater- Her crew was no.
tified-but alas. their preventa-
tives and cures were far frezn
adequate.
The tide came in. the Moss
man came out second best TO
the breakwater. She sank In I'VE
should guess $40 fathoms.
Again alas, her crew of ener-
getic-but inexperienced - Sea-
scouts accomplished little more
than to dismast the hapless craft
and to carry away much Of her
rigging in a misdirected attempt
at salvage.
U.S.P.S. TO Rescue
Meanwhile, local members of
the United states Power Squad
ron fretted. At their next meet
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05
WHOSE WAR:

Editor The Times: There are
several contributing factors to
every war. The Fundamental
First Cause, and the Immediate
Initiative Cause, and the 1mme-
diate and Future Effect upon
the world. All of these factors
must be considered to determine
Whose War This Is.
The fundamental cause Of
this war Is embedded in the
false philosophy of the world,
and thus all peoples are guilty.
Jesus Christ uttered pro-
found truth, saying, "A good
tree cannot bring forth evil
fruit" War is an evil and it
proves that our world civiliza-
ton is not a good tree.
Fundamentally, this is the
peoples war in more respects
than one.
The immediate cause of this
war was Hitler's strocious viO-
lstion Of the sovereign rights of
individual nations and the muir
der Of innocent women and chill
dren. The man who charged
that Britain declared war under
circumstances which led TO the
defeat of every nation that sided
with her from Poland to Greece,
has grossly misrepresented the
whole issue in his desire 10 de-
fame the allies and help Hitler.
From the viewpoint of the
immediate initiation Of this war
IL is not Englands war nor the
allies war. 1t Is Hitler's war.
He initiated 1t by trampling
upon the sovereign rights Of
other sovereign states. Because
England honors her word and
stands true to her principle of
liberty and sovereign rights Of
all people. she went to the aid
of the oppressed. Every nation
that stands upon the sovereign
right Of all nations recognizes
that this is a war thrust upon
them by Hitler. and in that
sense it is truly the war of every
lioerty-loving people, and it be-
comes the peoples war.
The question OF right and
wrong are relative: determined
by prevailing conditions. II was
right for the Indians TO set fire
10 prairie grass to offset the
raging flames Of a prairie fire.
Is IL right or is II wrong for
the coast guard 10 wait while
people are drowning. until he is
absolutely sure that he will not
lose his own life IN attempting
the rescue? History has her
monuments. not erected 10 the
towards. but 10 the men, women
and nations who fought heroic
ally when the odds were against
them.
Manhood. integrity. friend
ship-"Grester love hath no
man this: that he would lay
down his life for his friend
The howlers who are bersting
and oefaming England have no
conception Of this Characters
tic lsudsd BY the Christ They
are strangers 10 the nohler i'm
pulses ~ the divine IN man.
They would conpromiss with
crime. murder ard the violation
OF the God-given sovereign
rights Of the nations Of the
earth.
America was born free be-
cause she was sired BY heroic
men and women. not towards
waiting for the odds 10 be IN
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05

Denmark, Norway and Sweden
grew no animal feed. They were
entirely dependent for cattle
feed upon England, and that sup
ply was cut off by the blockade.
As result. Hitler was forced to
slaughter the cows. sheep and
hogs which he had confiseated.
In a lesser degree the same was
true in his conquest Of France
and the low countries. 1t meant
a notwithstanding supply Of
food for his hungry people and
no assurance OF replenishment.
But now. according TO our
agricultural scouts, Hitler's sci
entists have found a formula for
making cattle feed out Of wood
cellulose. He is building eight
factories for transforming tim
Der into animal food. Thus he
will be able to save. instead OF
slaughter, such livestock as re-
mains of what he has seized in
the countries he has conquered.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05

cendants contribute several tons
Of pelts each week for Aus
tralian army hats.
RADIUM
Radium, averaging one part in
10000, 900 by weight, IL found
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05

One Of the rare ship
wrecks and even more rare
successful salvage jobs to
occur hereabouts in quite
some time. the following
account of the :. s. s. Moss
man may perhaps be Of
more than casual interest.
The ss-foot auxiliary ssilbost
10 the cherished vessel Of Sea-
scout chip No. 1o2. otherwise
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05
Civilian Defense Organized

There many phases of about defense beyond the
purely military steps needed. Today's
against civilian well soldier and the civilian
be no less prepared.
The United States has been studying the lessons of
Europe-how London. ilprepared for defense was the
ready to knuckle under at Munich how Rotterdam
and Belgrade paid dearly for their lack of civilian pro-
lection measures
No country is prepared to defend itself today which
has only military establishment.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05
SO THEY SAY

After the European war, the
Western Hemisphere IS certain
20 become the center q eivilizs-
ton. Any civilization. any eivi-
lized living. means building
Thomas 5. Holden. president the
F. W. Dodge corporation
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05

known IS the
Defiance. The
VI oss man is
named in hon.
or of tn e
groups erst-
while skipper.
" h sc pains,
pc severance
and practical
ity made the
craft a reality
after q couple
Of wears labor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05
PULSE OF THE PUBLIC

their favor. This is Americas
war.
Again the immediate and flu
ture effect OF this war makes il
our war. What a price we have
already paid in money and the
consumption OF men! 1t is our
war; the peoples war: for we
are in its throes. We will either
fight like men or sell out to
Hitler like towards. What will
our posterity say? How will it
rate this generation?
(REV) A. L. COOK.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05

Editor. The Times: Many per-
sons, quite innocently, cling to
expectation OF a second COM
ing OF Christ" A wishful think
ing much in keeping with a pos
sible basic necessity of our ever
warning nations. That necessity
may be for a world ruler having
sole vested authority OF an hon
orable league of nations. In the
old days of kings and emperors.
the Christ was looked forward
10 as a political king to rule
the then very limited known
earth.
Synehronizing with this pos
sible need of Heterogeneous.
pickering race is the Hitler
spectacle of nations over-run
with evidentspurpose to control
and harmonic production. man
ufaeturing, home supply and
export. combating outside brib-
cry or coercion of any Of the
federation.
As Russia can hardly live
alone and apart with her ideol-
ogy, Stain likewise seeks the
supplanting OF counter leaders
or groups Of other nations which
are constantly melting hatred
Of communism. He would make
work-together Communists of
all. The pope would make all
OF US Catholics and regain his
old political dictatorship.
Democracy works 30 poorly in
our own country it is too early
for US to entertain hopes Of
making all nations democratic.
Other countries already have
tried II and baek-shd the while
we stu attempt 10 make the
grade
Were il possible for a world
publieized being, as the trans
lated Christ, 10 appear in the
heavens at a place or places OBJ
servshle 10 all mankind and. IN
a stellar glory. herald supreme
leadership, promising fair dis
tribution and control of all hu-
man needs, the awe stricken
multitudes would joyously se-
cept him and Gust all present
dictators. be they kings. pope.
emperors or presidents.
A sort Of second coming OF
Christ INSTALLATION might AZ
ford us a weii-sprng for inter
national effort II Ne would
eventually achieve a happy COM
nunity ~ al nations. Now there
10 10 world leader accepts bic
OUTSIDE MS own country unless
ambitious Hitler be gaining this
rainbow after the awful storm.
Meanwhile. al national set
ups are maintained BY physical
force: spear pierced the Christ.
c W. RANSOM.
Box 2s6. South Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05
BLACK AND WHITE
BUT READ ALL OVER

You'll usually find bou..
win spinu IN the cellar
hsunted-by friends.
IN more Wsss than one You're
sAier getting health than wealth.
NO one tries to borrow IT.
Lots Of women miss their hus-
bands. but one in Alabama was
arrested for il. She did it with a
gun
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05
TTcuT An Inside Picture of Finan-
II u IL ciul and Political America
By RAY TUCKER

WASHINGT0N-Key senate and house leaders quietly
have decided to President Roosevets desk the
question of conveying escorng British supply ships
The president alone must assume full responsibility Tor
the fatal decision which could involve the United States
in shooting war, the Democrats have voted in secret
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05
DISCOVER SUBSTITUTE
FOR CATTLE FEED

Teutonic science and ingenuity
have scored another victory over
the enemies whsch seek 20 stsrvs
Germany into submission. The
story OF this new Hitler accom-
plishment does not emanste
from Berlin. II Is described in
a recent memo issued b. the
L. 5. department Of agriculture.
When Hitler conquered the
Scandinavian countries. ne seized
large herds OF livestock. But
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ing. they rallied their talents
Some Of the results:
USPS. members Clyde Hunt.
Vic England, Howard Trefry and
Howard Heath reported forth
with. ready for a days plain.
common, dirty handed sailors
work.
Bob Wizard. deepsea salvage
diver whom you've met here be-
fore. oamv from his job at rodd's
in Seattle and donated his equip
ment and service.
Fred Borovich. superintendent
Of the J. NJ. Martinsc Shipyards
here, and Edward Owens. yard
office man Of the STsC ship
yards, borrowed the big ssrdine
purse-seiner Corsalr from the
well-known local fishboat oper-
stor. John Breseovich.
Three Seascout members NJ
luckless Ship No. 102 were also
chosen TO join the work party.
That. we think, IL quite . rep
resentatiye gang Of Tacoma
waterfronters-no single organ
iIation. no single clique. no sim
gle anything except the rener-
Gus ability and desire 10 aid fell
low mariners in distress. Those
ready volunteers explain pretty
well what we mean when we call
IL "the maritime fraternity"
Details Of the actual salvage
are much too much for relation
here. Suffice it to say the Cor
sair was spotted with assistance
OF boats Of the U.s.PS., and wire
cables were sent down. The
diver cut away sails and rigging
and made fast the brides. whips
and falls. The Mossman was
lifted and Unanswered into shoal
water.
A folorn mess, she was bsiled
dry, patched - and moored Sc
curely. you may be sure.
The final contribution by tide
water Good Samsritans is cur
rently being provided by the
lads of the city fireboat, who
removed the boats engine and
are overhauling it on their spare
time.
Perhaps we could show a
moral in all this. But we don't
think it needs any idle words
from US. It's just fine the way
1t is.
VIEWPOINT
We rather like this definition
of dictatorship: A system of
government where everything
that isn't forbidden is obligatory.
CONFIDENCE
A big shot businessman friend
OF ours (who rather prides him
self on knowing all the answers)
to demonstrate some obscure
point or other. was belittling
our own slight knowledge OF the
intricacies Of things maritime.
"Oh. this ship stuff isn't so
much" he says. I've never had
anything to do with it. but, for
instance, the other evening my
son asked me the definition OF a
spanker. He said it had some
thing to do with a sailing ship
so l just reasoned it out"
We asked him how anybody
could reason" out the names
of the sails and masts on a
wind TANNER.
"Oh," he gurgles weakly, Il
told him a spanker is just an
other name for what's usually
called winch or sea-anchor.
You know - used to steer the
ship"
That man Is a high-sslaried
executive in a national firm and
those were his exact words. so
help me. Shakes our confidence.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05

Adverse aspects rule today.
Obstacles to constructive enter
prises may develop and the mo-
tives or purposes Of those who
direct them may Be misunder-
stood.
Heart and Home. This II
day more fortunate for study or
training in important work than
II is for romance or recreation.
Girls should devote attention TO
preparation for serious tasks. II
II not q lucky date for making
new acquaintance among young
men. although there should be
quick perception Of character
which viii be helpful later.
Women OF all ages now should
accept the fact that their world
outlook must change. They
should prepare for sweeping re-
adjustments.
International Affairs: Mother
Nature IL 10 continue a factor in
war troubles. for seismic dis
turbSnces may be expected IN
Turkey. Japan and even in the
United States during coming
months when extraordinary
storms may be expected.
Persons whose hirthdste II is
have the sugury Of a year OF
separations or changes in the
family circle. There should be
care 10 prevent accidents. sspe-
cislly through fire or machinery.
Children born on tins day may
Be nervous and intense. They
should attain more than average
success in life. but may meet
occasional setbacks.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05
DI6GER's HAT

In the early days Of Australia,
rabbits were imported from
England. and became such a
pest that millions were slaught-
cred annually. Now their des-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05
HOROSCOPE
SUNDAY. MAY 4

Adverse planetary aspects
rule today. Under this plane
tary government the mind may
be inclined to question the eter-
nal verities. II is a difficult
sway for the clergy.
Heart and Home: Under this
configuration women may be
restless and apprehensive. II il
easy TO deceive oneself while this
rule OF the stars prevails and II
IL well TO forget personal griev-
snees In service for others. This
IL not an suspicious date for
letter-writing since the inelina-
ton may be TO mention worries
or troubles. Girls should avoid
finding fault with conditions in
their college work or wage-esrn-
ing positions. This day may be
peculiarly depressing TO the
aged.
International Affairs: Aspects
favorable TO the furtherance Of
religious ideals are active at this
time and will again encourage
proposals for cessation of world
hostilities and the acceptance Of
peace terms. The seers warn
that danger turks in any pact
made with Axis powers.
Persons whose birthdate II is
viii have opportunities to prac-
tiee patience and tolerance in the
coming year. Adjustments. do
nestle and financial, are indi-
Gated
Children born on this day
probably will be fortunate in at
tanning prominence in any vocs-
tion chosen as a life work, al
though they may undergo GER
tain delays and disappointments.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05

in such minute quantities that
10 tons of Canadian ore, 20 tons
of Congo ore, or $50 tons of
Colorado ore are required for a
single gram OF radium,
Monday: Marine Engine.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05

Perhaps we could show
moral in all this. But we don't
think it needs any idle words
from US. It's just fine the way
1t is.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05
VIEWPOINT

VIEWPOINT
We rather like this definition
of dictatorship: A system Of
government where everything
that isn't forbidden is obligatory.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05
DICTAToRs AND CHRIST

1924 No. Lawrence.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-05

cess b, unit.d Fsatwrs s,ndieais Iva
Tn kst. L. s. Pat ons--Ail rights rsssrSes
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-30

WILLARD w. ALLEN reelected grand master the
Lodge Maryland for the 18ih oath
Heights Md, 1718
Of the
lodge In his address, Grand Master Allen
members develop confidence their bust
The Maryland order has shown under
Aliens leadership.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-30
Police Warns About
Operation OF Con-
Games In Jackson

A warning against Confidence
games" was sounded todav by
Jackson Police, directed particular
ly to Negro citizens, many of them
having been tricked out of monev
in recent weeks by pigeon drop.
ders" and similar shady tricks.
Police officers advised Negroes
that they are approached by anv.
one who claims to have found a
pocketbook with a lot of money in
it, which they seem willing tc
split, that it's safest to cali
police at once. Usually the pocket
book finder" asks a casual ar.
quaintance to put up earnest
money" to insure split of the
"loot"-and the pocketbook find
err, who has previously planted
the pocketbook, disappears.
Several variations of the game
have been worked lately, and usual
ly the victims don't report their
loss until day or two later nv
which time the confidence men have
gone to other cities.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-30

compared with ESQ hectares last
wear.