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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-23
Unemployment Melis Away

The blanketing unemployment problem, which spread
over the whole country for the past 10 like the glaciers
which down from the north is beginning
70 melt those great glaciers melted under
bun The today the defense program The change in
national climate not be permanent but at the moment
the glacier is melting into streams of flowing into the
channels of industry.
The unemployed today estimated at 6142 900 by the
national industrial conference board year the
found s50ooo0 unemployed BY next spring there every
to believe that another 100000 will find work That
would leave only 100000 unemployed.
That would be another 1929. In that boom year there
were almost 100000 without work Three million
would be only in the proportion to increased work
inc population. Probably at least million
working today than in 1929
Once let be said that the sun defense activity
which Is melting away unemployment does not necessarily
permanent change of climate This sun is heat
IL will return behind its clouds when the emergency
Is it will be day though not
people seem to think.
Britain and its allies win the will certainly take
them two to do it, perhaps longer If they lose
it. the defense economy will be with indefinitely perhaps
permanently preparation for the lonely astdch defense
which viii be our only alternative.
Some day all that will end Then the United States will
be squarely against the problem of whether
$4,000 900 job economy whether il must slump supney
back TO 45,00000-job economy with 100000
ployed.
Nobody has the blueprints in simple just how
that is to be done. But it will be done.
America is getting into mood in which il believes that
what is necessary TO be done, II do and will do
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-23
The Road to Panama

Quick action ought to follow the presidents request for
money to help southern neghbor countries complete the
Pan-American highway far a the Panama canal
Unfortunately. great deal of the money spent for
defense projects has value outside sheer defense
itself This is exception. Such road would needless
TO be of the highest value in the defense of the canal
But in addition, il would open up development great
sections of Guatemala FL Salvador Honduras Nicaragua
Costa Rca and Panama Ii would hitherto impossible
expansion of trade in those countries with and with each
other. This in turn by relieving distressed economic
ditions. would contribute to political stability, condition
which the American countries absolutely must have at the
present critical time.
This road project should have been begun months ago.
but il be begun earlier than We late
enough We must not be too late
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-23
Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes Things

To rcoeive attention n this ooi-
address - writer ONLY Initials
81 - published When reauestea
Nr. Hxit; Are they passing =
laa that eac can't get = driver.
license until they are n yesr.
old. We.
Hadn't heard q Il: law IL stm
is years for minimum age and
appears that i going 10 stand.
Mr.. F1xif; What are the pat
ent laws governing the length
ef patent and renewal
". n. X.
Ny Information il limited and
cites no provision for renewal.
The basic patent period In the
Y. S. Is Il years Application
must BE- made by the inventor.
Mr.. Fixit: Please give me the
names and addresses ~ two er
three vocational schools ar busl-
ness colleges where I could oh
tain training for being a ste
nograhper. I would prefer them
In this state. ID. =.
Better yet. I'll name those in
Tacoma where such training is
given; Knapp's Modern Business
college. Tacoma Secretarial
school. Racine's Western Insti-
tute. and Beutel Business col
lege.
Mr.. Fixit: I am interested In
the boat trip from Seattle To
Victoria. II. &. Where should
write for lnforma ton We have
. lot Of old magazines, some
complete Issues for = year or
two. others assorted. n there IL
any use for them At Fort Lewis.
I'd he glad to take them there;
can You tell me where they
should gos MRS. y. q.
Write to Canadian Pacific
Steamship Co. Ltd, 1920 4th
ave. Seattle. They have no Of
flee here any more. Steamers
leave Seattle daily at . a. m.
returning 10 reach Seattle at .
p. m. Better call or write to
Post Recreation Officer, Fort
Lewis, before taking magazines
there; IL is doubtful now whether
they are wanted.
Hold everything; Fixit has
sent some 20 letters. more or
less, 10 Mrs. A. X. T.. all offer
Ing places for the summer 90
her l5-year-old boy. Sorry
haven't n dozen or more boys 10
70 around. Looks ~ II they
were In demand this year.
Mrs. A. II. +. inquired TO see
II she could get good cook
stove for a family In her neigh
borhood. Two have been offered
and she has been notified.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-23

democracy can provide the
groundwork.
No one can deny the fact that.
had we taken the steps we are
now taking to defend democracy
two years ago, so as TO back the
principle rather than the more
selfish motive of the present,
Hitler never would have dared to
impose his likewise misguided
will upon civilization.
AS for conveying our ships.
frantically yes. We have just
as much right, and it is a duty
that we should insist upon. to
convoy our ships as we have to
bring succor To a sick friend
locally. That is true democracy
and true Americsnsim. The
kind our forefathers fought for
AS hard as it might appear to
be. the path to preserve is much
smoother than the one 10 re
gain" democracy once it is lost.
Let US not forget that.
LEO V. SMITH.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-23

Maritime Day merits our
salute TO the American mer-
chant marine. for il was l22
years ago to-day
The first successful trans
oceanic voyage by = steamship
vas commenced on MAY p.
1919: an American steamer be-
gan = passage that Was des-
tined 20 be = basic factor in the
worlds history.
The date commentaries the
departure Of the little paddle
steamer Savannah from the har-
Dor ~ Savannah. Ca. bound for
Liverpool. The trip Is = mari
time classic.
The years since have wit
messed many changes Then
there were steamships Of = sort
--jeered and named unanimous
~ "Fulton's Folliesn - chuffinE
and splashing and barely capable
Of navigating a few calm lakes
and inland waterways. They
were simply mechanical curi-
osities.
An occasional attempt 10
arouse enthusiasm in the posi-
bilities Of an ocean-going steam
ship was invariably met with
utter disinterest. II was just a
madman's dream, considering
the fabulously spectacular clip
perships and packets which were
already doing such an admirable
job with the worlds commerce.
Pioneers
Capt. Moses Rogers was the
owner Of a splendid new sailing
vessel, the Savannah. He shrewd-
~ foresaw the coming of steam
for power. but he was virtually
alone with his theory until after
many weary months of negotia-
tons he enlisted the aid OF a
wealthy and respected shipping
firm.
A wheezy steam engine was
installed on the deck of the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-23
SO THEY SAY:

As long as Hollywood insists
on seeing Argentina as an IN
credibly ridiculous tropical
country. no Psn-Americsn IN
Outstanding IS possible --Movle
reviewer 81 Ia Nscion. Buenos
AIRES after SEEING -ArEentins
Nights
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-23
PULSE OF
THE PU BLIC
DEMOCRACY AND WAR

Editor, The Times: The plea
of our we-don't-want-war' prop
agandists is a sympathetic and
a very sad one. But little do
they know of the fundamental
elements upon which their boat
floats, and that they must either
attempt TO row it out or be en-
quilted by the irresistibl lie
typhoon which. through their
neglect, they have allowed TO
take momentum.
For it is an easy matter to
say. I'VE don't want war" But.
what has any of our Peace
Ship" passengers ever done
towards its prevention BEFORE
1t happened? Few have the con-
eeption Of what war really is.
Most refer TO IL as an armed
conflict. while, as a matter of
fundamental facts. and as long
as we are subjected To the same
worldwide and inadequate dis
tribution system. il begins with
the instant one must fight TO
earn a living in a world Of plenty
for all. For him who. though
willing to work, must tread the
earth with an empty stomach.
starvation Is much more cruel
than a mereiful bullet. But those
who have can only see the bull
lets. when the have-nots see the
real cause Of their destruction.
Many are blaming our presi-
dent now. Which is but an open
confession that they. too. when
there still was time for them TO
do something. simply passed the
buck TO him who, although
meaning well at that time. now
finds cut that some forces
stronger than a mere will COM
pels him TO take action against
aggression.
The ways Of a civilized life are
such that countries must trade
the fruit OF one another's labor.
AS long as money is used in such
exchange. either il must balance
the value Of the goods in terms
Of time or there will be war. For
while the system Of distribution
is capable Of slowly starving one
nations own people by ever in
creasing unemployment. it can
not starve a whole nation with
out it putting up a fight.
With the whole trouble hing
ing on the money questions
always. the blame is readily as
sessed TO those who possess
some Of il. and that is an absurd
hsllueinsuon. For there Is plenty
more OF such credit under our
very feet. the rich can but con-
sumo so much. and the more
they would consume the better II
should be for the producer. The
real culpritS are those who. like
pur present ! want no war
propsgsndists, did nothing TO
prevents its occurrence when
preventing was in order. Rather.
they trusted their future 10 the
foolish axiom. 1t can't happen
here Just because?
As a result. and al this sd-
vaneed stage Of self destruction.
democracy finds that il must de-
fend itself or perish. And IL a
Just distribution system IS ever
To be had internationally and To-
cslly as well that being the
only means o. outlswinE wars
Il can be promoted only
through cooperation. and only
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-23
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Savannah. and Iron paddle
wheels were built.
The pioneer vessel ~as loo
feet long and - feet o. the beam
about the sire Of one 81 cur local
fishhoats.
She was an odd but unim-
pressivt craft that warranted
sesnf fanfare and ftrewells as
she steamed slowly from the
busting seaport.
Momentous Event
II vas IS DAYS later that sire
clanked and splashed her way
VI the Liverpool channel with
great hlllowing clouds II black
smoke eruptinE from her funny
funnel.
So Il was reasonable enough
that people who sighted her
thought she was q ship sfire-
vessels moved from her path
while others. led by a British
warship, put out from shore to
rescue the burning ship.
The rescuers were greeted with
lusty and resounding cheers from
the Savannah - and the first
crossing Of the ocean by steam
ship was = fact
Naturally. news Of the Sa-
vannah's remarkable accomplish
ment spread rapidly all over the
world: the notable steamship vis-
tied all of the major European
ports.
In the autumn the historic
steamer and her pioneer crew
returned safely to their home
portland this time her appear
ance commanded the enthusiast
tic welcome and honors of a
maritime nation.
The Savannah never again at
tempted a trans-oceanic voyage.
and the end Of her glorious but
brief career came two years later
when she was wrecked. foun-
dered and lost on the coast.
On the Maritime Day ami
Nersary Is years ago the Pro-
peller Club Of the United States
was founded and pledged 10 the
purpose Of aiding. supporting
and otherwise fostering an eff
cient and prideworthy Ameri-
can merchant marine.
1t has since grown to include
chapters in every major seaport
and university. and is the most
substantial and powerful mari
time organization in the nation.
And on the same anniversary
IA years ago was first observed
what has since come TO be
known as Foreign Trade Week.
a national observance annually
designated at this time by pres
idential proclamation Of Mari
time Day-an all too brief ac-
acknowledgement of American sea-
faring enterprise so vitality i'm
portant the year around.
ODDS, ENDS DEPT.
Memorial Day services to be
conducted at Wollochet Bay by
the fleet of the Tacoma Yacht
Club will be attended by 80
boats from Olympia and Is
boats from Seattle We note
with muddled emotions that the
200 emergency cargo steamers
TO be built by the government
for war use by Americans and
Britishers are now officially
designated as the Liberty
Fleet" Why? Incident
ally, keel-laying of the first at
the new Portland shipyards was
hustled ahead of schedule to
May 19 10 commemorate Tooth
anniversary of first ship built
in Oregon That explosion
was the U. S. Army engineers
blasting a house-big snag from
the mouth OF Puyallup river
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-23

The embassy's telephone wires
have been tapped Systematically
since this country began to give
assistance 10 England and other
anti-dictator nations. The taps"
were discovered by a Russian
engineer hired TO make an in
spection of the telephone con-
nections. Even he missed one
hstening-in plug, and II was dis
covered accidentally by a maid
while cleaning the master bed
room.
The embassy's country place
outside Berlin was subjected to
the same sort OF surveillance.
Uncle Sans men are Swallowed
when they perform the simplest
errands. The same situation
prevails at Tokyo and Moscow.
and at Rome 10 a less degree.
There II no such thing these
days as diplomatic secrecy and
immunity.
Secretary Hull has been told
OF these goings-on. II he obeyed
his natural inciinations. he
would end them by breaking off
relations. But the secretary of
state is a patient man and
shrewd. He hides his time be-
for taking final action. Fact is
that our officials probably are
returning the compliment.
CONVOY ISSUE
Federal employees In several
agencies have been instructed
by their superiors to whoop IT
up for conveys. and for more
aggressive action generally. in
their contacts with their public
clientele. The suggestion has
been conveyed subtly in most
instances. But in one depart
ment the proposal was preached
formally at general after
hours conference.
The division boss told his staff
that the United States could not
spend billions for food and wesp-
ons and see the stuff sunk In
transit. He explained that the
question OF safeguarding ship
ments would come 10 n head
within a week. as n result OF
the Niehy- Berlin tieup and Amer
lean entry into Red Sea waters.
Therefore. and especially be-
cause the employees Of this hu-
reau "a section Of Agricultural
have working arrangements
with groups in areas where
peace sentiment IL strongest. he
urged them to use their influ-
enes on behalf Of aid-to- Britain
measures.
These orders have startled
many government workers.
among whom the feeling about
our foreign policy splits about
a. il does OUTSIDE Washington
circles But II is not a new or
revolutionary step. Several cab
met members and congressional
leaders. speaking with the su-
thority Of the White House.
have been preparing the public
mind for Just such a move.
ARMY RED TAPE
Army red tape will cost the
government many thousands Of
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-23
An Inside Picture of Finon
II / II IL ciol and Political America
BY RAY TUCKER

WASHINGTON-Secretary Hull would close
bassy at Berlin and recall diplomatic staff from there
if he listened to the advice of the duty at the Naz
capital Conditions have become ntoerabe for the Off
cia representatives of Uncle Sam, and their families
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-23

dollars in our attempt to smash
Nazi control over civilian avia-
ton in South America. especi-
ally in Brazil. Here is the amaz-
ing story:
V. A. s. p. Brazilian air
line. has been dickering with us
and the Germans for the pur-
chase Of four new transport
planes. They preferred Ameri-
can ships. but their manufacture
is subject to priority regulation
on account of war needs. To
preserve American prestige. and
TO keep out the Nazis, the state
department asked war priority
directors to expedite deliveries.
The latter agreed. but delayed
80 long that Y. A. s. p. bought
German Condors. These have
been delivered by ship, in spite
of the blockade. Should these
German-msde craft demonstrate
first-rste flying qualities, re-
orders and purchases Of new
engines would OF course be
placed in Berlin. Other South
American nations might then
favor Germany with similar
orders.
Ambassador jefferson CAT
frey. one Of our more able dip
lomats. refused 10 be stopped
by army red tape. So he has
negotiated an off the record
agreement under which we win
buy up the Condors and sub
stitute American models. The
funds for the transaction will
come from the r. r. C. till or
President Roosevelt's special de-
fense fund.
u. :. COPYING
The L. s. slowly is copying
the German methods Of war
time price-fiNing. according to
a study of the two systems made
by Louis Domorstsky. the COM
merce departments foreign eco
nomic expert Although reluc-
tant TO pattern after the Nazis.
England has been forced to fol-
low suit
Unlike the Germans and the
British. the average American
Is not aware that a rather rigid
system Of price controls. COM
Wandering and rEtioning has
been established by the federal
government and that even
sharper restrictions are contem-
plated. This is because the new
system has been applied largely
to products needed for war ma
tersL He feels the change only
indirectly, as in the case Of
aluminium for household uten-
sis and automobiles. With our
vast supplies OF food and most
civilian necessities. the normal
laws Of supply and demand stin
operate. Shortages Of these es-
sentiSls have brought them I'M
der complete governmental con-
troll abroad.
But the same pinch may come
here Il the war. or defense prep
arauons. should continue for a
long period. The American Pur-
chaser may have 70 20 without.
or use substitutes for many ar
holes Of current daily use.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-23

them' His work has helped IN
understanding welding arcs and
has contributed 10 the develop
ment Of more effective circuit
breakers for power lines.
SWISS MIN-UP
In Is Of Switzerland's ~ can
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-23

When private business does take risks it gives itself
up and then longer need private enerpriseWaer
Funk. Nzz minister of economics.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-23

Time Is terrible enemy. You can't stop him. You
only beat him to the goal by working harder and
harder John d. Biggers director division of produc
ton. 0PM.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-23
ARMY RED TAPE

Army red tape Win cost the
government many thousands Of
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-23

Mrs. A. II. F. inquired to see
II she could get a good cook
stove for a family In her neigh
borhood. Two have been offered
and she has been notified.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-07
Catholic Daughters
Plan Convention

The Catholic Daughters Court,
No. 634, in Key West is now max
ing extensive plans for the State
Convention of Catholic Daughters
to be held in Key West, April Is,
Is and II of this year.
An Outstanding program is be-
ing prepared which will include
lectures by Reverend Louis Rim
aldi, SC, who is also bringing
pictures of the Holy Shroud to be
shown in connection with his lee
lures.
A recent notice from the state
office of the Catholic Daughters
indicated that several hundred
persons are expected to attend.
Among the guests, national Off
GERS are to be present and num-
erous religious officers throughout
the state will also be in attend
ance.
The local Court is working
diligently to have everything in
readiness for the occasion. Mrs.
jamie Smith, chairman of the
ways and means committee, is
largely responsible for the sue
cessful parties sponsored by the
Catholic Daughters during the
past year.
Mrs. Virginia Demeritt, Worthy
Grand Regent, expressed her ap-
probation to the Court for it's
wholehearted and ] enthusiastic
support during the year of 1910
and her belief in its continued
cooperation during the year of
1941.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-07
JUST A MEMORY
EARNS GIRL $500
fBy Associated Pressl

CORK, Fire, Jan. 7--Fair-hair-
ed, blue-eyed Irish colleen Kath-
leen BUTTERFLY is richer by $500
because Philadelphia man heard
her sing.
Fifty years ago Captain Mi
chael Taylor of Philadelphia
heard a lyric about the American
yacht which defended the Amer
icas Cup against Sir Thomas Lip
tons Shamrock /.
The melody haunted him but he
was never able to learn the exact
air and words. Recently he came
to Fire where. while strolling in
County Dublin, he heard a girl
singing the song.
Kathleen learned the song from
her grandfather who composed it.
She taught it to Captain Taylor
and ne later made her a present
of $500.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-07
CITIZENS AND
TAXPAYERS MEET

Continued from Page One)
in market value of the city's
bonds, which were rendered on
December l, 1889 at 81 and the
lowest tender for which in 1910
was A.
During this period, the city
council has enacted the zoning
law, plumbing code, local liquor
law to conform to the state law,
and instituted sworn statements
in connection with applications
for homestead exemptions.
''These improvements in your
city's affairs have been accom-
plished through the efforts and
cooperation of your elected candi-
dates and this progress is crafty
ing, but still more could have been
done by the council.
Many motions which were
made, seconded and advocated in
the interests of economy and bet
torment, by your endorsed candi-
dates, were defeated by 4 to 5
vote:
"A motion to eliminate SUI
perflouS street lights was de-
feated 4 to 3.
"a provision in the budget to
eliminate excess employees was
defeated by 4 to 3 vote.
"At a special meeting with
only 4 members present, one of
whom was an endorsed candidate,
the council voted 3 to /, to pro-
vide the aquarium with a $4,000
power plant but, through the eff
forts of your endorsed candidates
this action was later revoked by
a majority vote, at full meeting
of the council.
THE publication of delinquent
tax lists, as provided for and re-
quired by the charter, was de-
feated 4 to 3.
The 80 per cent delinquent tax
holiday has been extended twice.
over the protest of majority Of
your elected candidates, by vote
of to g."