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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
HOROSCOPE
TUESDAY. DECEMBER :


Good and evil planetary in
fluences seem TO balance in the
horoscope for today. More labor
troubles are indicated and there
IL a warning omen for sviators.
Heart and Home; Women are
well directed by the planets to-
day which IL suspicious for
weddings and social affairs, for
clubs and relief work. Young
folk married under this config-
uration may have difficulties in
making new adjustments in
manner Of living. but happiness
Ia foretold for those who are
guided by minds as well as
hearts. Bad news OF some phase
Of the war may touch American
families this month. The navy
today is under favorable plane
tary guidance.
Business Affairs: Increased
taxes will be felt severely by
men and women who operate
business with little capital.
While prosperity is enjoyed by
tens of thousands OF employees
many concerns will be forced
out OF business before January
l. Despite government effort to
protect independent merchants
and manufacturers who have
fiourished under old-fashioned
conditions their fate IN inevi-
table. II the stars are rightly
read
National Issues: Protests by
isolationists will become desper-
ate this month when emotion
will blind mental vision. The
stars long have been read as in
dicating the impossibility of the
United States escape from sc-
tual participation in the second
world war. The stars have
forecast repetition OF history
step by step as policies adopted
In the first world war have been
made necessary in Washington.
Persons whose birthdate II is
have the augury of year of
prosperity. but risks in travel
should be avoided. Domestic re-
lations should be happy.
Children born on this day viii
be sentimental regarding home
and friends. They should be
gifted in mind and gentle in
nature. They will have many
friends.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
Happy Announcement

Cheerful indeed and highly significant is the
announcement that the United Pacific Insurance Co. is
moving its home offices from Seattle to Tacoma and that
1t has bought the Medical Arts History office building
The company has increased its capital stock and surplus
from s1000000 to $l700000 and paid 100000 for the
eity's taest skyscraper
This is the first time in history that Tacoma has been
selected the home office Of outstanding insurance
company. Transfer of the families of more than $50
employees great deal in itself Tacoma but beyond
that the recognition of Tacomas great commercial and
industrial opportunities and potenales. Companies like
the United Pacific do not make such big investments and
such farreachng changes for the fun of it, they know
what they are doing and backing ripe judgment with
plenty of money.
Tacoma is happy to welcome the United Pacific The
company Is well known here through local agents but
that its home office will be here acquaintance will be
greatly broadened The city is genuinely happy at its
coming and offers hearest congratulations and hopes for
. splendidly successful future
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02

knowledge that he was richly
deserving of the countless hon.
ors which he bore 80 modestly
and of that eternal rest and
peace which has now been
granted to him.
General White was seldom
seen in Tacoma for his life and
work were devoted to the men
under his command. but his in
fluence was ever present. AS a
perfect example of the civilian
who becomes a soldier he con-
stantly gave generously of him.
self to the end that existing and
continuing relationships between
his officers and boy and Taco
mas citiZenry should be healthy
and wholesome. He had a love
and admiration for those things
which are good and he was in
constant and unrelenting oppo-
sition to the continuance of that
which was harmful to young men
of any dress.
On one occasion General White
held Tscoma's reputation in the
palm of his hcnd but ne did not
injure our good name in the eyes
of others; rather. for ne was a
great man, he brought his wide
experience to play in solving q
serious and troublesome prob
lem.
The soldiers of the Forty-First
division not only respected and
believed in the abilities of their
commander but they loved him
too and they know that his life
was shortened in order that they
would the sooner be trained and
qualified to defend and to pro-
tect those principles which must
be universally recognized before
the world stands much OF q
chance Of replacing war and
tyranny with peace and stable
living.
General Whites contributions
TO the age in which he lived will
long be remembered. II is for
us. the living. to carry on that
progress for which he stood.
HARRY P. CAIN.
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CONDITIONS AT CITY
POUND DFPDORED

Editor The Times: Being the
owner of two fine dogs as well
as other animals I am greatly
interested in any animal that
depends on humanity for care.
shelter. etc. I wish 10 thank
Martha Clark for bringing to
light conditions al the city dog
pound. In a visit 10 the humane
quarters of Seattle and King
county one will find conditions
that viii gladden. ones heart
Tacoma is one Of the few cities
TO neglect and mistreat its dumb
animals. What is wrong with
the city. with its many fine
people. the finest type OF a man
for mayor. 10 allow such condi-
tons 10 exist? Shame on Ia
coma.
FLORENCE HELGESON.
Olalls.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
01 ,oaD Quiz

O. How does the buying of Defense Savings Bonds help
to keep down the cost of living?
A. With increased national income resulting from
ment expenditures. and earnings likely TO
be spent for the limited supply of goods avail
able sending prices up Widespread buying of bonds tends
TO act brake rising prices by dvertng to defense
goods.
O. What is the Christmas gift for almost and
purpose?
A. Defense Savings Stamps Any quantity desired may
be bought in denominations of 10 cents S. and put in
album which provided with the purchase These Stamps
always exchangeable for cash at their face value
Noe-ro Defense Bonds Stamps to the
office
Treasurer Washington, Stamps
sale retail
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
Steel Saving Licenses

Everybody has garages lined inside with old auto
license plates tackled up the wall But only in America
No other country would have been able afford such
prodiga waste of sheet metal
They'll be in future. Five states already have
plans according to the Federation of Tax Administrators
TO eliminate the need for license plates next
California will fasten cover strips this years
plates with the data only regsrants will receive
new plates, saving between 100000 and s1S0000 in
addition to the saving in precious sheet steel Delaware
has plates with changeabe inserts for dates Kentucky
Is considering veyear license plate and BY next
year it's not impossible that many other states will be
considering plans to steel and by license
plate devices Another way to would be to get the
dangerous drivers off the streets entirely
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes THINGS

To receive attention IN thh col
umn letters must ziN name and
address Of writer Oniv initials
VII D. pueiished when requested
Mr.. Fixit: When one applies
for = marriage license docs he
receive II ut once and keep u
three days. or docs he have 20
return In three DAYS and get IL;
Can they be sent To YOU. n that
h the CASE r.. II.
Someone with the receipt for
the license fee must 20 back To
the county auditors office after
the three days have elapsed TO
get the license.
Mr.. Firit; Gan Won tell me
please what paper last week
listed tire names If Tacoma
eritersf Also please tell me
what day Of the week this list
was published.
You will find the list on page
two Of The Times Wednesday,
Nov. 10.
Mr.. Fixit; Your reply 10 =
recent letter asking n women
can enlist In the Canadian
branch Of the n. A. r. interest
ed me. In spite OF the fact
that II would make q good story
In Hollywood, It's a reality In
osnada-maybe not for the
spectacular business Of flying =
plane, hut for other duties. NV
own sister has recently Joined
and has had to take such pre-
liminary training ~ first aid.
motor transport service and
even drilling. She In now ready
10 leave Edmonton, Alberta. for
six weeks extensive training In
Toronto, Ontario. and viii leave
IN Dec. ~. She expected 10 bs
placed In some training camp
~ . cook, for II seems the wo-
men do that. leaving the men
for other more serious positions.
A READER.
Thank you for your informs-
ton. As far a. we know r. c.
A. p. authorities have not called
for assistance from women of
the United States. but there
wouldn't be any harm In in
quiring at the r. c. A. r. Re-
cruiting headquarters. 322 Fed
eral building, Vancouver, b. G.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
StOriesin
Stamps
French Allow japanese
To Occupy lndo-Chino

WITH the first Autter Of ner-
vousness over the japanese
French relations in regard TO
indo-China now a matter OF his
tory, the country changed hands
bloodlessly. The Jsps merely
sailed in and gsrrisoned the land
while Yichy was occupied catering
10 Berlin demands.
Little news has efnsnsted from
indo-China since the japanese
occupied the country IN July ex-
cept for two salient facts. The
Jsps moved on TO Thsiland and
have remained poised there for .
thrust at the Dutch East Indies
and the Malay States.
That isn't all the area coveted
by the war lords of Japan. In the
midst Of the army and navy out
posts of the japanese Empire are
the American Philippine Islands.
long choice plum in the eyes of
Nippon. To the south lies Austria
liza. easily conquered II Britain
becomes weakened and U. S
forces are busy elsewhere.
The stamp above was issued by
lndo-Chins in 1883 in oornen-
Grafton Of the Golden Gate Inter
national Exposition IN San Fran
cisco.
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on the question of killing the
enacting clause of q bill to regu-
late deportation of alines. re-
vealed that 40 solons did not
vote.
That gives you the inconsist-
ency of the picture: A third of
the members can be absent from
the House 1unketing to South
America or Europe, at home
making a speech, working in
the office in bed with the flu,
or holding hands with the state
political boss. That's all right.
But let congressman be called
up to do his duty as citizen
and tell what he knows to
grand jury-the affairs of
state become most pressing in
deed
Committee meetings must be
held, heads must be put to-
gether and brows corrugated,
and the sacred privileges of
this greaaat statesman - ha-
rumph! KAT kaf!-deliberated
upon as though someone had
proposed saving out his tonsils
with a kitchen spoon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
CIVIL SERVICE TO
GO OUT WINDOW

The cause of pure politics is
dragging in the mud of Wash
ington these days. Reformers
who once bugled nobly and
shrilly for good government are
occupied with problems of ma
tional defense. The day may
have arrived for which the poll
ticos have been waiting 8 long
time.
National Chairman Ed Flynn
has begged the president not TO
apply the provisions Of the Ram
speck Civil Service Bill TO
thousands OF federal posts. Un-
der this law FDR has authority
TO blanket or exempt new EN-
ployes from the merit system.
Flynn msrshaled his New York
delegation against the measure
when il was up for passage. but
failed. Now he has carried the
battle TO the door of the White
House. In view Of Roosevelts
demonstrated sympathy for civil
service, the Bronx Boss is ex-
pected TO lose out again.
Carl Hatch's friends are beg
ging him 10 withdraw his bill
barring federal officials from
ment until two years after their
retirement. Senator Guffey Of
Pennsylvania may seek repeal
of the original Hatch act. which
protects Uncle Sans workers
from political importunings.
Even though they cannot wipe
out the reforms Of the past
eight years. the patronage boys
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02

II is obvious now that public
opinion in the nations participat-
ing in the Washington discus
sions has become too inflamed
To permit a general solution of
the Pacific controversy. The
most likely arrangements APP
pears TO be one under which
Japan would agree to defer any
further inroads into Indo-China
or Siberia.
In return, this country would
lift the embargoes on non-mili-
tary goods which are strangling
the Island Kingdom. All ques-
tons of Tokyo's relationship TO
the other Axis nations and her
Greater Asia prosperity pro-
gram would remain in allegiance
for several months. probably
until spring. Both sides would
wait on events in Europe. Rus
STA and North Africa, before
completing q showdown with all
cards on the table.
Japan, however, does not feel
that she can afford to call off
her invasion OF China. She can
not stop fighting or relinquish
the gains she was won at such
great sacrifices. But the u. S.
and Britain have made an ally
Of China, have encouraged her
to fight on, have guaranteed
supplies, have opened the Bur-
ma Road. They cannot repudi-
ate those pledges, which AM
bassador HUI Chih keeps recall
ing whenever Uncle Sam and
John Bull show signs OF weak
ening.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven Of
these test questions Turn TO
womsn's page for the answers,
/. What does "ersatz" mean
2. In Great Britain which
part of the thester is called
THE pit ,"
5. HOLSTERS are a species Of
cur--ans
4. Name the secretary of the
treasury in the administration
Of President Harding.
5. Which of these cities is the
capital Of Louisiana: New Or
leans. Shreveport, or Baton
Rouge?
6. Who was Emile lola
7. A single person must have
an income less than $1,000.
$500 or $3.50 in 1871 10 be ex-
empt from filing a federal in
come tax in 1892?
s. The Diamond Wedding" is
the celebration OF which wedding
anniversary
2. What does cooper manu-
facture
10. Modern soda water con-
tslns soda: true or false
You help yourself when you bu,
u. s. Defense Bonds.
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TRIBUTE To GEN. WHITE

ceive $4,000 a year. will en-
rich treasury with a payment of
2.40o. or three times the $500
they used To fork over President
Roosevelt's $4,000 salary will
be tapped for S3T.oso instead of
S25.sso. which means that he
pays less than so percent more
than he did before he sponsored
the ser 900, 900 900 national de-
fense program.
Fact is that the upper orack-
eteers In the federal government
should pay a lot more than the
sums mentioned. From lee
turers. magazine articles. books.
their private businesses or law
practice. court patronage and
such prerogstives, most OF them
derive income in addition TO the
checks they receive twice
month from Uncle Sam.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02

hope TO prevent further en-
croachment on their ancient pre-
negatives.
The enforced transfer of
John w. Carmody from the post
of federal administrator to the
maritime commission spotlights
the basic evil in the administra-
tons handling of major peace
time and national defense prob
lens. II illustrates graphically
FDR's easy tolerance of person
al jealousies and administrative
squabbles which jeopardize any
accomplishments.
Carmody achieved an excellent
record rs rural electrification
administrator. He strung more
power lines than were put up
before or since. He was a
builder. He was successful be-
cause he ran one-man show
and he was the boss. At federal
works he had under him in key
positions several prima donnas,
notably Nathan straus and
Charles r. Palmer. Both fig
ured that they stood high at
the White House. and presumed
upon this connections. They
flouted and defied Mr.. Carmody.
In testifying before the Truman
committee, Mr.. Carmody de-
scribed Mr.. Palmer as a die
tator." When Mr.. Straus ap-
peared before the same senate
group, he dashed out against
both Messrs. Carmody and
Palmer. As q result. the hous-
ing project became a mess. The
building program has fallen far
behind schedule.
Carmody's fault was that he
did not rebuke and regiment his
two aides, although some respon-
sibility must fall on the White
House for encouraging his trucu-
lent helpers. During the worst
row, FDR sent Mr.. Palmer
letter indicating that the latter
occupied a status independent Of
the federal works administrator.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02

concern. Elizabeth (TonD Knott
Is dining room hostess. Mrs.
Knott supervises every detail of
the immaculate kitchen and all
other members of the Knott
family do their share. The res
taurant takes the entire output
OF rs nearby chicken ranches,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
TrTT An Inside Picture OF Finon-
Ii 0A ciol and Political America
BY RAY TUCKER

WASHINGTON-The United States and Japan might
be able reach agreement the Far Eastern prob
lem it not for the claims which China has the
western democraces AS in the earlier conversations our
existing commitments to Chang Kai-shek threaten to
prove n barrier 10 n final settlement
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
By PETER EpSoN
Tacoma Times washinxton Correspondent

UASHINGT0N-Formals action Of the house Of repre-
sentatives in permitting Congressman Ham Fish to
testify before federal grand jury investigating Man
propaganda activities the United States provides one Of
the biggest laughs and the time Of the sad
dest the workings Of the congressional
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02

cession " q >
. n n o U r c
ed there we're
two roll calls
in the lower
chamber. The
first on n
quorum call,
revealed that
l 2 S members
of the House
" ere absent
from duty. The
second, a vote
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02

ihiIio soa Souio tNti Aiitas
IN effect. the House ruled that
Fish could testify only when the
House vas not IN session, but
on the day after this great con-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
roDAY's COMMON ERROR

Good letter writers no longer
beg 10 inform" or beg 10 call
attention They eliminate the
begging and proceed with the
information or the fscts.
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SOLONS TO TAN
SELVES WORST or ALL

In figuring out next years
taxes, members of congress
have discovered curious and
disquieting feature about the
1871 revenue measure. They
have taxed themselves. proper
tionstely. more heavily than
other government workers in
either the humber or the high
er brackets.
A s1440 clerk or stenographer.
provided he or she is single. will
pay about S5T as against the
old levy OF S22, and increase Of
approximately $50 per ce n I.
CAL these estimates are based
on the assumption that the vic
tim has no outside income and
no unusual exemptions.) A rep
resentstive's or senator's con-
tribution will total around $500
instead of the $3.50 he put up
last year. or almost a 400 per-
cent jump That rate also sp-
plies TO the members of most
commissions and other federal
agencies. The vice president
and cabinet members. who re-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
PULSE OF
THE PU BL,IC
SELFISH MOTIVE

Editor The Times: Mr..
Bunge's retort to my exposure
OF the to 7 gas station hours
only emphasizes the fact that,
though having its good points,
the move is mostly backed by
selfish motives.
If after IA years Bunee finds
It Improbable TO remain open
after Z p. m, then WHY does
he do so? WHY does he want
others to close after that hour
because of him?
There is no doubt that the
small service station owner on
our highways is the least ap-
preciated and the least paid in
dividual in the nation today -.
any day. Based on the amount
of time spent and the amount
of service (uncompensated) ne
renders, his income does NOT
average 40c per hour. l know,
because ! AN there. II is but
natural that all within that
classification would be only too
glad to reduce these hours, II,
as l said before, the move was
not at their own expense for the
benefit of others.
II the proposal was for an
alternating schedule of hours.
IL, 10, or only of them, then,
and only then would ! be for il.
For in such manner only could
e just distribution be arrived at
all around, without hindrance 10
those motorists who appreciate
the need of . . and purchase
their gas from the highway sta
ton. And that's what counts
with me. Principle over selfish
interest should be the motto of
every true American.
No state shall make or en-
force any law which shall
abridge the privileges or i'm
munities of citizens of these
United States Constitution of
the United States.
LEO V. SMITH.
Biz, Pacific Highway.
TRIBUTE TO GEN. WHITE
Editor, The Times: Major
General George A. White, late
commander of the Forty-First
division. was buried in Portland
this afternoon and soldiers
everywhere and civilians alike
keenly and deeply feel the loss
of a noted and gallant warrior,
scholar and gentleman. Those
many who knew George Whit.
personally are consoled by the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
FISTS ACROSS THE SEA

The men who will have to do
the fighting the soldiers,
sailors and marines are get
ting along with their British
brothers in arms just about as
we'll as they did in the last war,
which is not at all. Death of an
Icelander in a brawl with u. S.
forces is typical of what always
has happened and always will
happen when peoples of two
countries are thrown together.
U. S. ports where British ships
are under repair report constant
clashes between YsnKe gobs and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
KNOTS PLACE

KNOTS PLACE
One Of the most amazing
establishments of its kind in the
world, Knots Berry Place at
tracts visitors from all over the
country. The whole Knott fam
lily pitches in to keep 1t a going
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INITIATION BRAKE

lNtLATlOk bRAkE
Privately, the high winds Of
the Social Security Board are
none too enthusiastic about
Secretary Morgenthau's pro-
posal to raise social security
payroll taxes to absorb extra
income and put a curb on infla-
ton. Point that the Ssh people
make is that social security is
long range program that
should 90 on after the defense
effort is over. To tie social Sc
curity up with the defense
economy. it is felt. would be bad
planning.
Old age benefits could not be
increased. and the only place the
extra collections could be used
would be as additional payments
for unemployment compensation.
That would have to be readjust-
ed after the defense effort end
ed, at considerable inconvenience
and financial embarrassment.
Once benefit is raised. IL would
he next to impossible to get II
reduced.
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British tarS. From Norfolk re
Gently. came news Of = repeat
performance Of a gag that dates
back 10 the last war certainly,
and perhaps 20 the Revolution.
Said a British gob: Hey sank
what's the colors Of your flag :"
said the Ysnk: Red. white
and blue, same - yours"
Said the Britisher. Yes. hut
what's that streak Of yellow in
IT."
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by John Xix


and each fowl must meet knotts
rigid specifications Neighbors
help out in the kitchen, and col
lege friends Of the young Knots
work in the dining room.
TOMORROW: Tobacco for
health