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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-27
THEFTS REPORTED

Louis Roberts. 4605 No. 2sth st,
Tuesday reported to police theft
Of a bicycle from Washington
school between q a. m. and 3 p
m. Also reported Tuesday was
the theft of flute. a rental in
strument, from Whitman school
and four gallons OF paint from
the locked garage of S. y. Harris
OF Box 2ei, steilseoom lake.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-27

In view Of the impending Pacific
crisis, Nippon Yusen Kaisya. big
gest Japanese shipping company,
Wednesday had ordered its Amer
lean offices reduced to mere
skeleton forces"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-27
Woman Hurt as Car
Skids and Overfurns

Mrs Pearl Cgndeil. -. ~ ASA
s.. AinsSorth ave. rscsissd
emergency treatment IN tns eoun-
~ hospitsi Tvssdsy Afternoon for
facial decorations and shock sas-
tanned when her car skid6ed and
overturned on Ruxtoa way. she
wsz brought 20 IN. police station
By Howard N. Carr. principal Of
Stadium high school. yfno nap
pened 10 b. passing at the time
Of the accident
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-27
German Drive
In Russia Now
Nearing Climax

tcontinued Fren Page onel
- pushed. but there rrceshly
would - parallel military activity
in the north.
Communications pay a imror-
tsnt part In the struggle The
Germans are now threatening Tire
nerve center q Ruxssss net~cFk
% rail communications. ard ~nme
important highway arteries Mos
COW itself is Rnssas's greatest rail
Junction. Prom this hub the lines
run to Lenlnsrsd. 10 Murmsnss
and Arohsngel 10 the Don BASIN
and to the Caucasus
LOSS WOULD M Btow
Loss Of Mosoow would mean .
German attempt 10 push the Rus
mans east Of the voigs. whieh
north 81 Moscow runs eastward
and then curves At kszsn to flow
southwark 10 the Caspian sea. Al
karsn II IL nearly 500 miles east
of Moscow.
II they take the capital. the
Germans will 10 astride lines
branching north. east and south
to facilitate their operations.
Hitherto the Russians have en-
pyed use ~ the lines. and u
has given them an advantage in
service Of supply and mobility Of
movement for mastering troops
and equipments 10 threatened
points. The situation would be
reversed.
REDS HAVE PROGRAM
The Russians have insisted from
the start Of the var. more than
five months ago. that no matter
what happens. they will. II nsess-
sary. fall hack 10 the kolgs and
even the ursls
But should this happen. the
Soviet army will be in far vesset
position than u VAS in western
Russia Despite its advantages
there and its splendid resistance.
the army was unable 10 prevent
the enemy from oyerrunning the
richest part Of the country. IL
Moscow and the Donets Basin fall,
Russia will have lost the bulk Of
its Industrial resources and essen
tisi war industries
Rail communications east of the
volgs are inadequate for proper
defense There are only few
railroads and only one line psral-
telling the river The Russians
would be dependent on supplies on
the Ural mountain areas. siberia,
and what can be gotten In from
the outside.
WOULD SEVER ROUTE
British and American aid by the
Arctic route would be cut off. A
German drive beyond Rostov TO
Astrskhsn on the Caspian would
cut off the Caucasus and cripple
the supply line for outside aid
through Iran. As II 10. assuming
the Germans hold Rostov A. they
claim, the movement Of oil and
other supplies from the Caucasus
depends on Caspian shipping and
the single rail line connecting Baku
with Astrakhan.
Whether or not Moscow Itself
falls. the Russians will be In
difficult position unless they can
muster enough strength TO push
the enemy back north and south
of the capital. and IN the Rostos
area. The Germans are at the
Leningrad-Moscow line and At
nkhvin are threatening the Len-
ingrad-vologda line to siberis.
South of the capital. they are
menacing the line TO Staiingrad
and the Caucasus II may be
necessary for the Russians To DO
more than save Moscow II they
are not 10 enter the winter In a
weakened rosdfion.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-27

China Relief campaign. The visitor
Is working with the local advisory
committee of the United China
Relief campaign in formulating
plans for an eventful Rice Bowl"
party on December IL At the
First Baptist church, 9th and
Market streets.
Every part of the United States
is participating in the United
China Relief campaign. Their goal
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-27
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Big Pay for Old Schooner's New Crew;
Ships. Corgoes Moving Under Slow Bell

TITS dirty work but nice clean
money"
The old windjammer motto had
a new meaning Wednesday as a
crew signed shipping articles
aboard the venerable schooner
Commodore.
Recalled from the boneysrd by
the scarcity of bottoms, the Com
modore is the first windjammer
in many years to ship a crew in
Puget Sound. She's presently at
Winslow, and is slated to shift
Thursday to Port Angeles. where
she'll lay for about three weeks TO
load lumber for South Africa.
Result of negotiations between
her owners and the Sailors Union
of the Pacific, wages aboard the
Commodore will be as follows:
For each Of the ships eight
able-bodied seamen. s275
month; for the winch driver.
$3.50: for the second mate,
1918.
The remarkable pay Is based
upon the fact the vessel will cir
cumnaHgate the world. according
to present plans. for a voyage re-
quiring about Is months to COM
plete: that her crew will stand
watch and watch in traditional
windship fashion; that quarters
and stores won't equal those Of the
comparatively luxurious steamers
TO which modern seamen have be-
come accustomed.
Once famous for her races with
the schooner Vigilant on the route
between Puget Sound and Hawaii.
the Commodore was laid up some
years ago. She was later cut down
to barge. and as such did rough
duty in Alaska for several years.
Last year she was towed back
to Winslow and since then has
been fitted with new masts and
rigging. and has been overhauled
and QUILTED for the current voy-
age.
n. Y. X. STAFF CUT
In view Of the impending Pacific
crisis, Nippon Yusen Kaisya. big
gest Japanese shipping company.
Wednesday had ordered its Amer
lean offices reduced 10 mere
skeleton forces"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-27
TO PORTLAND orrIcE

The Seattle stamp audit office.
70 which retailers have been send
ing food stamps for redemption.
was closed this week. Retailers
must now send their stamps 70 20z
Mayer bldg, Portland. for re
oemptlon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-27
LUNCHEON THURSDAY

Members Of the Tacoma Engi-
neers' club will hold their weekly
luncheon Thursday noon al the
Model Grill
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-27

Just arrived n Tscorna Il
James n Price. here from the
New York effice Of the United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-25
Adverli.lnr Enllsls For servlee

Without advertising, free competitive economy could not exist. Without auver- Using, the chances are that the United States would never have become what 1t is today-the country which has pro- duced and distributed more goods among its people than any other country on earth. Hence 1t is reassuring that Leon Henderson, price administrator of the OPM, has laid down in very definite terms his own feeling on the place of advertis- ing in the defense effort and the present situation in general, It has been freely rumored that Henderon was antipathetic to advertising, though he always denied 1t, and that some sort Of reStrlctlons might be laid down to govern its use.
 Henderson in speech at Hot Springs, Va, to group of advertising men, not only reiterated his previous denials, but laid down some eminently sensible princi- bles. Advertising, he Is reported as say- ing, is the cheapest and most effective means of distributing goods, and in an expanding economy there is place TOT even more of the right kind of advertising than at present. Further, advertising, the total of which equals only two percent of the value of all manufactured goods, has not even been considered as major cost factor in the fixing of price ceilings. Ex- cept in some particular case, in winch an industry might claim increased advertis- ing costs as a reason for claiming price increases the OPM inclines to leave the decision of when and how muct. to adver- tise entirely to the advertiser.
 Further, he indicated, when peace comes again, and the problem of turning defense production back to civilian uses becomes paramount, advertising will have an even greater job to do in moving the goods whose production in peace time factories will give work. These are sensible points of view, and everyone who is familiar with the facts of the produc- tion and consumption of goods in free economy knows them to be true.
 Advertisers like everybody else, have their responsibilities to the whole people, to the nation, and to its defense; adver- tlsers, like everybody else, are subject to certain common hazards in these times. But advertising has job to do, and 1t IS reassuring to note that this Is recognized by those responsible for policy-making in Washington. Advertising has served America greatly; 1t can serve 1t now; 1t can serve It even more greatly in the eX- banded future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-25
The Valley Campaign
The BRIDGEPORT TELEGRAM

There will be a Congressicnal election on January 20 to i'll the vacancy in the Fifth Congressional District resulting from the appoint ment of Congressman J. Joseph Smith of Waterbury to the Federal judiciary.
 Governor Hurley had originally set the date of the special election for December 16 but 1t was found that this would not allow sufficient time to permit the filing of inde- pendent candidates nominating petitions as required by law so the election was postponed until the later date.
 Already @ number of prospective candidates have appeared in the field including at least one Inde- pendent, Edward J. Ryan of Thom- aston who will seek to run by peti- ton.
 It will be interesting to see whe- ther this election develops test of sentiment on the war issue. It has been protested that the question of Americas foreign policy should play no part in @ municipal elec- ton and it ought not to play a great part in state election.
 On the other hand nothing could be more proper than a discussion of our foreign policy in connection with the election of congressman for here is the place where the issue is finally determined, - by the votes in Congress. The Democrats in the district are certain to nomin- ate Q Congressman who will be more or less openly pledged to sup- port President Roosevelt. The Re- publlcans may or may not nomin- ate q Congressman critical of the Presidents foreign policy.
 The 1irst real test will perhaps come in the nominations = in the character of the men picked on either side. But if both the major party candidates are pro-interven- lionlst, the independent candidate. Edward J. Ryan. will make himself heard. He is said to be a non-inter- ventionist and may capitalize on the fact that the other two parties offer no choice on this issue.
 Because of this possible slant on the war, tho Valley campaign will hold more than ordinary interest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-25
Peril Brought Home

The hazards of allnight street parking were brought home rather strongly Sun day night during the fire on South Main Street. The presence of cars parked on each side of this street impeded for some time the work of. the firemen. Also the cars themselves were in considerable danger and had the walls of the ruined buildings buckled outwards number of cars might have been seriously damaged
 Sundays fire was a good lesson and the Fire Department or the police authorities could ask for no better sermon against all-night street parking. South Main Street is fairly narrow in the vicinity Of the fire scene, so the difficulty of appara- tuS operating there was immediately ap- parent. Had the street been narrower or had weather conditions been such as to restrict travel to the center of the thor oughfare conditions, naturally, would have been far worse than they were.
 The fact that the fire broke out in the early evening when owners of cars could get them out of the danger zone also was of considerable help. Had the fire oc- cured after midnight there might con- ceivably have been more confusion Tn getting the parked vehicles out of the way. But as an object lesson to show the obstacles that firemen must overcome In fighting blazes in congeSted business areas, we think this Sunday night con- flagration should have taught us les- son of the hazards of night parking.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-25

When is a highway not a highway de- signed for defense purposes? That is a question we'd like to have answered. President Roosevelt has just signed bill at Washington which provides funds for the construction of many miles of de- fense highway. He signed the bill, how ever, with objections. The objections were to the inclusion among these road projects of those not vital to defense pur- poses. Strictly speaking any road could be regarded today as vital to national de- fense for 1t will probably provide a better link between two or more communities
 We can understand how one road might be of more importance than another. For example we think that vital defense highway in Connecticut is new route between Waterbury and Bridgeport. Such is now under construction, but 1t will be some time before 1t is ready for use and before such features as cutoff at Der by, Ansonia, and Shelton has been pro- vided. But when 1t comes down to road building every section of the nation can present pretty strong claims to defense needs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-25
On Inopportune Time

Democratic leaders have chosen rather poor time for an exchange of opin- ion on party principles and party direc- tion, If that is going to be indulged in. Judging by all reports in the press there is a so-called "new thought" in the ranks of Democratic officials. Actually, though, what some of the present office-holders are proposing is nothing different than what the esteemed pr. Wilbur l.. Cross proposed and endeavored to do through put his several terms in the governors office.
 However. pr. Cross mixed some hard eommon-senSe about party management with his ideas of how to run the govern ment of the state. Although he did not cater to the political ward-heeler, he did place complete reliance on the party or ganization. He realized that good party organization is essential to the election or men and women who can do the most for the voters who have put them In offlce That thought should be kept in mind now when apparently there seems to be an idea among Democratic leaders that there may be opposing ideas among them.
 AcGually we QOIlb GH4Ilh GLlsbt NdON. 4sS- bert A. Hurley and Motor Vehicles Com. John T. Mccarthy are proposing that the Democratic Party do anything of which such officials as Lieutenant-governor Odell Shepard, Comptroller John M, Dove, Treasurer Frank Anastasio, and Secretary Mrs. Chase Going Woodhouse would not approve. If they have been overlooked in party councils, they are probably justified in feeling a bit let down. But this should not become nit in a Democratic Party which rose to rather favorable heights in the election of 1940.
 We look to the good sense of the party Readers and their sense of what is best for all Democrats to overcome any irri- tations now noticeable. It is necessary that a political party have ideas as well as ideals. Without ideas and practical men to put them into execution, no ideals can be accomplished. Similarly 1t remans for the practical politician to make possible a far-seeing program for his party-one that will insure good, representative gov- ernment for all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-25
The Source of a Rumor

Tn urging that rumor be questioned al- ways, and never believed unless investi- gation shows that they have some foun- dation in fact, we believe we have stood on~Solid ground. Tn times like these, ru- naorS not only start among thoughtleSs people who spread them just to hear themselves talk, but they are consciously launched by people with bad motives. The source is usually never determined at all. But here is one exception. There have been frequent stories of Russian avia- ton base on Big Diomede Island, just across narrow strait of water from Alas ka and in a position to threaten 1t.
 Rev. Bernard R. Hubbard, the we'll known Alaskan "Glacier Priest" now says there is nothing to such rumors. And he adds that they came originally from four fishermen who had run out of refresh mont and were reduced to drinking rub- hlna alcohol, vanilla extract, ether and water. Which is more trustworthy eoi1rce than may be claimed for some guucra
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-25

flatlon measure. Increased taxes would be necessary Co finance the additional outlays and these new taxes, M0rgenthau ex- pla!nea eheerfully, would mop up" excess funds In the pockets of taxpayers and thus aid in preventing imitation.
 The unfavorable reaction to this outburSt was deaiening, The situation became so bad that the President strongly advised to hold up his message until the uproar had subSided and . new start could be made on the plan.
 SECOND FAUX PAS
 This faux pas, however, appar- ently had no effect on Morgen- thau. While administration poli- ticos were still raging over 1t, the Secretary of Treasury again opened his mouth and stuck his foot in 1t,
 This time he barged into the controversy over slashing non-de- fense expenditures, one of the hottest issues in Washington.
 The Budget Bureau has been quietly working on an economy plan under which around S450,- 100000 would be impounded from the funds of WPA, MA, eco, and a number of other agencies. But again, without consulting any one, Morgenthau leaped into the fray with another anti-inflation statement that made Q monkey of the Budget Bureaus cuts.
 MOrgentaau's latest emanatlOn was his scheme to deduct . l5 per cent tax from salaries begin ming January 1, thus in effect imposing . double income tax. This time the boys on Capitol Hill had fainting fits.
 Facing hot election fights next year, the politicos considered Nor genthau's proposal pure poison. They envisioned hoards of tax payers rising up in rage and mow- ing them down in droves.
 Furiously, the boys demanded of Administration leaders that Morgenthau be silenced once and for all. They also served notice that his scheme would pass only lover their dead b0dles".
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-25

Your candy, gum, cigarettes, etc., which heretofore have come to you wrapped in tinfoil or some such covering will have to be taken differently after this. The OPM has finally put the finger on the use of tinfoil and the like for such commodities. Even typewriter ribbons, films, and friction tape can't be done up in tinfoil after March IS of 1922. Use Of the same for these purposes had been cut a third this year, but total prohibition will probably lead manufacturers to new ways and means of presenting their wares in a pleasing and attractive package Per haps out of this prohibition will come some new idea in merchandising.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-25

A. His aversion to the use of me. dicine was extreme; and even tn great suffering it was only by thel entreaties of Mrs. Washington and pr, James Craik that he could h9l prevailed upon to take medicine.
 c. Who served on the commit- tee of the Continental Congress thaN designed the American Flag, and when was it adoptedp
 A. The committee vas composed of George Washington, George Ross. and Robert Morris. The Thlrd Con- tinental Congress adopted the TO" port of the committee on June iAs i777, now celebrated as Flag Day.
 @. Were the famous Lincoln. Douglas debates held at the instis gation of Abraham Lincoln or Stes phen 4. pouglas9
 A. Lincoln addressed . letter Co stephen A. Douglas In 1858, chal- lenglng him to Q series of debates during the campaign. The challenge was accepted and arrangements were made for the meetings, and seven joint debates were held.
 c. When should posts. logs and poles be cut?
 A. If rightly handled, they may be cut at any season without their durability being affected. Tn no case should wood be allowed to lie il direct contact with the ground. Timber that is cut In late spring and summer should be handled with special care to avoid injury, because freshly cut wood Is then more likely to be attacked by insects and fungi. Seasoning also proceeds more rapid. Idly during the warmer seasen and may cause excessive checking,
 e. What are the outstanding characteristics of channels leather?
 A. Its softneSs and warmth. Real chamios si obtained from the cham ois animal. but the ordinary cham ois leather" of commerce Is artifl- cially prepared from sheepskin or goatskin,
 e. Is there any way to treat the wood trim in q house that is painted Q light color so that It will not show finger-markS?
 A. Occasional applications of c coating of wax on the paint, whue 1t does not prevent finger-markf from showing, makes 1t easier N wipe them off with c dry cloth.
 EDITORS NOTE: If you gro
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-25


 Composed of congressman with strong labor leanings, this com- mittee long has been the miner fuehrer's private roofing section. But there were few signs of such devotion the other day.
 Member after member con- demned Lewis In scathing terms. "Defylng the government" play Ing Into Hltlers' hAnds, and un- doing lAbOr's gains" were some of the bitter remarks.
 One of the most significant things about the explosion was that 1t was led by one Of la bor's stauneheSt supporters In Congress--abie, liberal Representa- tive Ramspeck of Georgia, He voiced his vigorous views after Chairman Mary Norton had eX- plained her bill to revamp the National Defense Mediation Board Into an agency with statutory pow. CTS.
 Mrs. Norton contended that her measure would prevent future strikes in defense industries with out sacrificing any of the rights won by labor under the New Deal.
 Tn my opinion" said Ram speck, "yOur bill doesn't answer the purpose at all. It improves the personnel of the board and gives 1t some additional auth Ority. But it won't prevent strikes any more than the pres- ent machinery does.
 "Our problem Is to deal with labor leaders who put their own interests ahead of the defense program. I have always been a loyal friend and supporter of labor, but the time has come when Congress must do Some- thing to stop Q man like Lewis. This committee has got to de- eide whether America is to be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-25

The Sunday night fire more or less threw gloom over the South Main street shopping sector, but merchants by Mon day night were beginning to feel more cheerful about the situation. While those affected seriously by the blaze and the water damage will be hard pressed to meet Christmas demands others in the neighborhood are bound to make the hol- iday season a successful one all around
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-25
Current Comment

No basic right of man, not even the sacred right of the church, has escaped being violated by the Ger man regime.
 Vatican report on Naz occupation
 of Poland.
 I've lived quite long enough and I am trying to die but I simply cannot do it.--0eorge Bernard Shaw, Britiah playwright.