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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-01
RED DEFENSE GROWS STRONGER



lBY Mel V oRI.fE 81
Today I should like to call
attention to a series of four
articles. prepared by a staff
member, the first of which
appears elsewhere on this
page.
They deal with a vital topic
which has been too much sub
merged by news Of international
eonvulsion-old-age assistance.
They are based on a report re-
Gently submitted to the United
States senate by a special COM
mittes.
On one point most folks
with whom | have discussed
the subject seem agreed-that
pensions should begin at age
so, not five years later as
now.
With this in mind, ! was much
struck by one somber portion OF
the statement made In the senate
by Chairman (Sen) Sheridan
Downey as ne reported for his
committee.
He said:
mr.. President. 1t IS our
recommendation. an line loith
the qoishes of almost oil the
American people, thot the
pension age be dropped from
IS TO so.
IAN the social security re-
ports shoiC that there are aoU
classed IN that dreadful age,
that land of no mercy, nlit-
hons of our people 'oho can
not get Jobs, millions OF peo-
pie IN failing health, millions
. of people 1Cithout sdUings or
resources, millions of people
who are 1cithout children
capable Of supporting them.
In that group, Mr.. Presi-
dent-dnd this is a horrible
thing to sag; the senate qotu
not like to listen 10 az, but IL
is true-there are thousands
of suicides euery year, and
tens of thousands Of people
are dying premdturely be-
cause of cold or starvation or
lack of medical or dental at
tention. Those are simple
facts that are cOrrobordted
By every authority.
THE American people knotg
there is a terrible break an
the life of the Average man
at 90. Under modern tech
biological ditions the
chance Of mans holding a job
after he is so IS so small that,
according to our Oacn census,
the great majority Of people
past so are not gdtnfully en-
ployed, and half of those acho
are employed, Mr.. President.
make less than $25 q month. ="
1t does not appear that Sem
stor Downey has over-stated
his case in calling attention
to this vast American tragedy.
Proof Of the soundness OF his
contention is evident on every hand
n every communicates. in VIZ
tually every family.
This Is a type of vital problem
that will confront America and
every nation after the current war
IL won-or lost.
II is with the hope that at least
o share of public attention may be
samered for such important do
nestle affairs that The Times has
prepared and offers the articles
mentioned.
Contained in the senate
committees report is ray Of
cheer for this state.
The committee ranked all states
according 10 average payment per
recipient OF oid-age assistance
(April, 1e4D.
Washington Is in second place
with an average OF $32.2s First
IS California with 1882. The rest
owindle downward 10 South Caro-
Ina at s7.4e Average for all Is
S2o.e3.
Which indicates Ve are dong
wel-but the Job not yet Il done
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-01
WEATHER FORECAST

Rain tonight, Thurs Temps. /:
High 81; low IS. sun rises sos
sets $50.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-01

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-01

WASHINGTON - President
Roosevelt asserted Tuesday, that
the soviet constitutions estesds
protection 10 religion and free
dam Of conscience essentially
the ssnse .. The projections pro-
stded In this country.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-01

WASHINGTON - President
Roosevelt announced Tuesday
that he plans 10 ask congress
soon To extend the social security
program to give protection 10
twice o. many workers ~ now
are covered.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-01

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Evening star., 1941-08-15
AUroMoBILEs FOR SALE.

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Evening star., 1941-08-15

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radio and heater, very nice finish and in
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S130 Georgia Ave Taylnr $3.50
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-14
Injury Brought Leahy First Break As College Foot
DUSTY BOWLING
 ACTION TONIGHT
Ten Teams to Roll at Mat tatuCk; Chase Team
 Leads League

From tonight's schedule, the Blake and Johnson vs. American Brass and Set Thomas vs. Brassco matches in the Industrial Bowling league tonight at the Mattatuck al- leys figure to produce the keenest competition according to the foot ball forecasts of Secretary George Parnassus Perrine, who should know, since he keeps track of the woodfall each and every week.
 High Scorers \
 Last week, Fax Healey of Amert. can Brass rolled 175 high single and 421 set of three games with Sharon Mike, Bebe Messina and Bill Dente also rolling better than 400.
 Other matches tonight puts Wa terbury Manufacturing up against U. s. Chemical; Waterbury Tool vs. French Manufacturing and Chase Metal with Ingersoll.
 Standing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-14

Robertson, who will be 30 years old the 20th of this month, has been under contract to only four employers, Harry Payne Whitney, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Mrs. Ethel V. Mars and Mrs. Isabel Dodge Sloane.
 A topnotcher ever since he broke in at Montreal in 1927, he has been the choice of such master trainers as Jimmy Rowe, ST., and Jr., and Tom Healey. He always has been hSgh-salaried rider riding 100 or more winners year. When he fin- ished knocking 'em into the aisles at Jamaica the other afternoon, he had won his lllth victory of 1e4l.
 Not one of his mounts on his big day at Jamaica was a favorite, the shortest-priced horse being Paul Pry, which paid $l2.70, and the longest Starlike, which paid $46.30.
 A $2 parlay on his six winners would have brought exactly $4,138,- 546.56.
 But 1t was just another days work to Ali Robertson, who re- turned the following day to do as well as he could with what was under him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-14
ROCKNE, IN SAME
 HOSPITAL, GAVE JOB TO FRANK
Famous Pupil Now Back at NOtre Dame as Head
 Coach

South Bend, Ind, Oct. i4-A EorM cartilage that put him out Of acs tion for the season led to Prank Leahy's appointment at Notra Dame, says Tim Cohane, New York World Telegram sports writer In the current issue of the Saturday Evening Post.
 If it had not been for that dis- aster, Frank Leary would not bs. the new head coach and athletic director at Notre Dame today" says Cohane, in his Post article called "Rockne Picked Him."
 Rockne picked Leahy for coach- ing greatness while the pair lay on adjoining hospital beds at the Mayo clinic after the close of the 1o30 football season. Rock had gone to Rochester for one of his periodic check-ups and took Leahy with him for an operation on the bad knee.
 "T'he operation was . necessary interruption to Q daily gridiron quiz program conducted by the coach, for the benefit of his fellow patient and pupil" says the Post article. During a time-out in one of the quizzes Rockne asked Leahy about @ coaching job.
 "They're not hiring anybody who was out his senior year." said Leahy.
 'Rockne was silent for Q moment. Then, seizing half @ dozen letters from the drawer of his night table, he flung them across to Leahy's bed" says the post.
 "Take your pick" he said. l Good Start
 Leahy picked the job at George town, then went on to join Jimmy Crowley at Michigan State and Fordham, then went to Boston cole lege where he became the first head coach ever to lead his first two teams to two Bowl games.
 T have turned down three con- tracts in the past eight weeks that carried far higher remuneration tha neither the Boston college or Notre Dame contracts. One Of these was the greatest contract ever of- fered a coach," said Leahy in dis- cussing his Notre Dame contract, shortly after signing. <.
 But the honor of being select- ed from all the Notre Dame coach. es in the country, to go back ta the campus I have always conSid' cred home, to carry on for Rocknei from whom learned so much and whose memory so revere, felt was a call no man could re- fuse"
 "That kid has the greatest foot- ball brain I have ever come in cons tact with" says the Cohane arti' cle in quoting from . letter to { sports columnist regarding 6 state' ment made by Rockne to a Mcsre Dame man. ''He is just simply genius when 1t comes to planning ways and means of getting that ball across the goal line and smoth' ering the play of opponents. You wouldn't sense his football geniul unless you saw him on a football field, but you can take 1t from me, he is a superstrategist already.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-14
Sport QUESTIONS Answered

Have you q sports question you want answered? Write your ques- tion clearly, sign your name and address and mail your query to Sports Fan Question Mal., Sports Service Bureau, The Waterbury Democrat, 1913 18th street, Wash ington, D. C., enclosing a 3-cent postage stamp for personal reply.
 c. Name the national amateur golf champions for the past three years.
 A. Marvin Ward in 1899 and l94l; Richard Chapman in lSAo.
 0. Has Henry (Hank) Greenberg ever led the American League in g. base hits?
 A. Yes; in 1884 with 6S, and in l940 with 30.
 c. When did James F. Crowley, head football coach at Fordham University, graduate from Notre Dame2
 A. Tn 1925. He was one of the famous -Four Horsemen" Of Notre Tame.
 c. In Auction Pitch, if two or more players count out on the same deal, how is the winner determined?
 A. If one of Sthem is maker of trump, he goes out first. If neither is maker of trump, the points score out in the following order: High, I.ou. Jack and 0ame.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-14
BY HARRY GRAYSoN NEA Service Sports Editor

New York, oct. 14-EIis winning splurge at Jamaica gives Alfred Robertson belated recognition.
 In the eyes of those who know racing best, Robertson has been Americas No. 1 all.round rider for some time.
 Like Tod Sloan, Buddy Ensor. La- verne Fator and other greats, he has fine hands and the perfect seat. Horses like to run for him.
 Good jockeys are mighty scarce.
 Don Meade and Eddie Arcaro are topnotchers Meade is partocular- ly adept at getting and keeping a horse out in front. Like Pony Mo- Atee, Meade has the knack of mak- ing a quarter-mile race out of one carded for 6 mile-and-a quarter. Meade will take a snug hold on a horse, and make the others believe the animal is doing his best.
 The others wait for cad els charger to come back to them, and before they know 1t the thorough bred under him Is making Q bid
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-14

six furlongs to a mile and five fur- longs. He has the patience of Q good freshman football coach.
 Robertson has a field day be- cause he had fine mounts, of course, but on two or three occa- sions he brought in the second or third best horse.
 Robertson, born in Aberdeen, Scotland, and raised in Canada, never has been given all the credit due him. He is a diffident sort who has not had too many mounts capable of attracting attention in big races.
 CLEVER ROBERTSON HAD NO TROUBLE WITH WHIRLAWAY
 Warren Wright and Ben Jones paid Ali a fine compliment when, with Arcaro suspended, they en- gagged him to ride Whirlaway.
 Because he got the first crack, Arcaro was lauded for having made Whirlaway remain on the straight and narrow, but Robertson had not the slightest trouble with the little dark chestnut in taking the Trav- CTS and American Derby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-14
(Reg. U. s. Pat. OR.) By HARRY FERGUSON

(UmlVeu FTeSS SpOrCS Eu1tOrD
 New York, Oct. l4.-(UP)--Once upon a time a football coach dreamed that he died and went to heaven. When he arrived, he dis covered:
 (A) That he had an n-clad, 20- year contract at salary of $50,000 per annum.
 (B) That there were no alumni to snipe at him because no one ever was graduated.
 co That time stood. still and, therefore, John Kimbrough and Tom Harmon would be playing in his backfield forever.
 On Sunday afternoon part of that dream will come true for Jack Me- Bride coach of a professional foot- ball team known as the New York Americans. John Kimbrough and Tom Harmon, l940 all.Americans and two of the most publicized football players since Red Grange, are going to gallop, shine, glitter, sparkle, blaze, buck, smash, weave, thrust plunge and gleam for the Americans againstt he Columbus Bulldogs. As they say in Holly. wood, where Harmon and Kim. brough have been conditioning for this epic struggle by blocking the villain and then winning cutie In the last reel, the proceedings will be a wee bit colossal.
 Nice Backileld
 Kimbrough has been appearing in those pictures where somebody in. evitably say, You and Jed keep on chasin' them varmints alon gthe stage coach road, Pete, and I'll take the short cut through the hills and try to head 'em of at Dead Mans Gulch." For all this deponent knoweth, Jarrin' lawn may appear on the field with a white horse to do his blocking for him. He's going to need some blockers, because Har- mon is runner and so Is Bill Hutchinson, l56-pound hipper- dipper man, who also will be in the Americans backfield.
 Harmon's lahors in the groves of Thespis have been more true to type. With an astounding reversal of It's usual practices, Hollywood cast him as football player. Your agent has not witnessed the dra. rlatic spectacle Harmon of Michi- gan," but 8 trustworthy spy vibewed Toms performance and brought back the report that Spencer Tracy had nothing to worry about.
 There is no way the poor Colum- bus Bulls can match this array of dramatic power short of hiring Lana Turner, Marlene Dietrich, Claudette Colbert and Deanna Durbin for their backfield. Latest reports are that the Bulls plan to play with no extra preparation except some blacking under their eyes to dim the glare of the two Hollywood stars.
 Stars May Dim
 Your agent would like to predict that Harmon and Kimbrough will run up an adding machine score against the Bulls, but every time he gets ready to do so he thinks back to a warm afternoon in Florida years ago.
 The great Red Grange had come to town at the height of his glory, and the local boys got up a team to oppose him. Everybody thought the local boys were lambs being led to slaughter, but 1t didn't turn out that way. They spent a busy aft. ernoon throwing Grange to the soil and he finally retired from the game with his halo tarnished and slightly askew.
 You know what some people do say-"The bigger they are, the harder they fall.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-14
New Money, Attendance
 Marks at Rockingham

Salem, N. H., Oct. l4-(UP)-A new pari-mutuel mark of $64O ,605 and a new attendance record of 32.0O0 were listed today for Rock inghtam park after a holiday crowd stormed this rural race track, land- mark of New England horse racing.
 Aided by perfect weather and ab- sence of major football game in this area. the Memorial day 1886 mutual record was broken by $S7, ,230. Man. ager Lou Smith could not recall the previous attendance mark.
 Phil Schwartz Napper Tandy captured the $2.500 Columbus han- dicap, mile and a sixteenth feature, by a length from B. A. Dario's Blue Warrior with Idle Sun, third.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-14

that Is too much for them all.
 Arcaro is excitable and, like Meade, intimidates and bullies younger boys. Arcaro also has been guilty of repeated fouls. He's the old school rider. up to all the tricks of the game.
 Georgie Woolf is a great money rider. Basil James and Carroll Bierman are Grade A, but off his record day in and day out, the vast majority of horsemen will vote for Robertson.
 UNKNOWN TO BROADWAY AND THE NIGHT CLUBS
 Robertson has never been before the stewards to be questioned about his mount not giving Its best. Not since his early days has he been before them for rough riding.
 Robertson Is unknown to Broad way and night clubs.
 Robertson won six out of seven on one afternoon for a New York record after bagging the last race the afternoon before.
 Giving you an idea of how well he judges pace, he won at from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-14
CABRAL, DELL AT
 HARTFORD TONIGHT

Hartford, Conn. Oct. i4.-(UP)- Freddie Cabral. Cambridge Mass, welterweight, meets Rago Dell, Bridgeport, in the feature eight round bout on @ boxing card here tonight. Cabral is undefeated.
 waddell Washington. Springfield, Mass, light heavyweight. faces Roy Kelly, Boston, in the eight-gound semi- final
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-14
JOCKEY INJURED

Pascoag, R. T., Oct. l4-tUP)- Jockey William Kelley of Kingston. Pa, was hospitalized today in serious condition with a possible skull frac- ture, questionable rib fractures and back injuries suffered when he was thrown from Chipshot in the third race at Pascoag park yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-14
WATERFRONT. .OAKVILLE
 HOOP TEAMS PRACTICE
tsneclal to The Democrat)

Watertown, Oct. 1i-Though st4 season for hoop sport of basketball is six weeks away, team nlembert of the Watertown- -Oakvllle basket. ball league will be on hand tonight (Tuesday evening" for a preseason workout before the league season gets under way. Bill Murphy, h charge of the high school gym, has arranged for hoop practice from 7:30 to 9:30 p. m, with all teams in the W-O league invited to be or hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-14
ELK LEAVE MARKS FOR TOWN

Ouray, Colo. - (UP) - Ouray, the mountain town where deer ara so tame they shunt pedestrians off the sidewalks, will have 6 permas nent reminder of the animalS Three e,,; sauntered down Main street and walked across Q new section of sidewalk, leaving theN tracks in the hardening cement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-14

Faent alias the Fiddler late of Philadelphia where that lost descending witnessed Faban auspices one of the ss worlds heavywght wrestling championships lost Geser granting the license Faban of his admitted connection with the Wrestling Trust But the other commissioners apparently hnlcy about matters Angeles win be flooded with championship mahes That sigh of relief Is from Philadelphia.
 TAYLOR that touchdown in the Bowl Saturday contact football field These decate adjusted waters shaped eyebau shattered Taylor would really trouble while he to be immune It. judging that old boar bathobe Mosey Yales Ell refugee the Moseleys together through tube To Durocer injury would fatal handicap but Mose just keeps his mouth shut ball. Incidentally Yale the delayed attack The only trouble that it's delayed until Virginia this pardon late However Yale gives unStakab evidence being star of all The wealth of sophomore material Coach Spike Nelson has his disposal indicates that results be expected small scale Fall more copios in 2 and the grand manner in 1s43 there's any football left in this goofy world by that time.
 APPARENTLY PLAYING FOOTBALL. with broken thing unusual this season In Frank snkwic on of the Deep South Crackers present back with broken much better than deceing who having only break dear old ready to fracture couple of as his
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-14
NEW FRUIT

A Florida citrus grower has suc- ceeded by crossing the Mexican lime and lemon in producing q new citrus fruit that resembles the lemon, but reslsts several diseases common Co that fruit. &a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-14
snME nIFFRRENcE

A divorce can be obtained in Nevada after six weeks residence, but six months residence Is re- quired before the Issuance of Q resi- danes tshing nnansa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-14
DOCTOR SHORTAGE

Tn Germany, there now is only one doctor for every 5000 civilians, because 10000 Jews have been re- moved from the list, and many phy- slcians were called up for military work
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-14

Amazing, bowling started on time Thursday. We know the Yankees won the series, we know Louis is still the champ, we know we are living in great country, but we don't know Joseph L. Manganaro is to be welded" Who is the lucky girl2 "You know, Joe's our presi- dent" (Sutto vocci)
 The first time in the history of Poker Leaguing there are three teams tied for first and three teams tied for second. Believe 1t or not, no team Is third or last. Amazing, Isn't it?"
 The Diamonds, led by Capt. Cir- esi, could rot stop Capt. Christiano Jacks, Jacks 2, Diamonds l, while the Aces tapped the Deuces for two.
 Capt. Willie Lanese feels he has the combination this year. Lanese tailed 3S9 for three games while his team-mates hammered the JOkers for two.
 Remember and ex-officiate P. A. Stance visited the boys Thursday and wished them all luck. Thanks, Pat.
 Pettine absent, bad cold. Wish your bad cold is better, John.
 P. S., Our Proxy, Is to be married. boys. I'm not telling a soul about It, so pass the word, you Minute Men,"
 P. A. In his old age thinks he's . good bowler because he rolled B7, 126, 116. You know, Palm, l used to be young once.
 Dioria's 75 ball is hitting 8 100 m hour pace. Folks, if you ever rec this fellow bowl, you got to luck. Score: 113, l06, i07.
 North End ice man is worrying about his Deuces' surprising shift next week.
 Attendance: 90 per cent.