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Evening star., 1941-01-20
Army Is Reported
0mitting WagnerAct
Clause in Contracts
Officers Said to Feel
Compliance Requirement
Is Up to Congress
By the Associated Press.


The War Department. according
to informed persons, has decided
that the question of whether or not
firms accused of violating the Wag-
ner Act should be denied defense
contracts, is a matter for Congress.
Consequently. it was said, tie
department will not write into its
contracts a requirement that con-
tractors comply with the labor re-
lations statute unless it receives
specific instructions to this effect
from Congress
Sidney Hillman, labor leader and
associate director of the new Office
managing defense production. tried
in vain recently to have such a
clause placed in two contracts with
the Ford Motor Co.
New Provisions Studied.
War Department officials said
they still had under study the
question of whether departmental
contracts generally should incIIue
labor provisions in addition to those
now incorporated, which require
compliance with the Walsh -Hea'ey
Public Contracts Act and with
legislation against the use of con-
vict labor.
The Walsh-Healey and convict
labor clauses are included in con-
tracts at the direction of Congress.
The legislators. however. have never
directed that the labor relations law
be mentioned in the agreements.
Undersecretary Robert Patterson,
VINO handles contract matters, was
described as being opposed to the
writing of laws by administrative
bodies.
Patterson Testimony Recalled.
At a hearing several months ago
before a congressional committee
Mr.. Patterson said that the derart-
ment took into consideration alleged
Wagner Act violations in deciding
whether a prospective contractors
labor record was such that speed in
deliveries could be expected. But he
has never publicly made Wagner
Act compliance positive pre-
requisite for obtaining defense con-
tracts.
The National Defense Commits
sion, early in its career, issued a
statement that defense contractors
should comply with Federal and
State labor laws. Controversy de-
veloped subsequently as to whether
violator was one convicted by the
Labor Board. by a Circuit Court of
Appeals, or by the Supreme Court.
This question has never been settled
to the satisfaction of many officials
Evening star., 1941-01-20
Replace GoveIs
| With Cigars,
| Wallace Asks


Henry Agard Wallace. who be-
comes Vice President today. would
rather have cigars than gavels, If
people want to send nm prts~llIs.
1t isn't, Mr.. Wallace explained,
that he wants cigars, or anything
else. for that matter. But people
have a habit of hewing down stall
wart oaks and carving very special
gavel for the Vice President.
Vice President Garner received
more than 300, but he customarily
has used a favorite and relatively
small one.
Mr.. Wallace, who believes in OBJ
serving Senate traditions, said he
would use the same gavel.
AS for cigars
IF I can't smoke them, I can
always give them away"
Evening star., 1941-01-20
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Evening star., 1941-01-20

Friday evening in Graduate Hall.
Don Miller, editor In chief of the
paper, is general chairman Of the
Committee on Arrangements.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-04
MR.. FIXIT
He Fixes Things

To receive attention IN this roi-
umn lettfrH must give name and
address Of writer ONLY Initials
vii be published when requested.
Mr.. f1xit; VIII you kindly
tell me the three largest arti-
fetal lakes In the world and on
what rivers are they located:
GEO. !.
The three greatest dams from
the point Of view Of impoundcd
water capacity. or potential
capacity. are Boulder dam. on
the Colorado river. Arizona
Nevada line. which backs up TO-
600 billion gallons: Cauvery-Met-
tur dam. AZ Mettur on the Cau-
very river In British India, which
holds 5,97s billion gallons. and
Grand coulee dam. on the Column
bia. which will hold 3.i31 billion
gallons.
Mr.. Fixit: On July IL at
$50 p. m, I heard Canadian
broadcasting system. from Van
couyer. Several times during the
playing Of the tune Road 10
Mandalay," an announcer would
break In with attention all
lighthouse keepers. Instructions
A for apples to be carried out"
Please. sir. what was meant by
that? MRS. 4. Y. b.
We can't very we'll tell you
what the secret instructions of
the Canadian lighthouse service
are. but we a surmise that In
~struction A may be for a prac-
tice blackout of light or some
thing similar. The apple" is just
to give the listener assurance that
the word is A, a usage common
In telephone conversations.
Names of people r used gen.
by the telephone company
in its instruction classes, for X
ample "A for Alice. h for Bertha.
c for child. d for David" Others
may use names OF cities as "B for
Boston, c for Chicago. d for
Denver" II Canadian broad
casting system uses fruits and
vegetables. the effect Is the
same.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-04
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven of these
test questions? Turn to page 10
for the answers.
/. The land at the mouth or
the source of a river is called a
delta =?
2. The name of what Belgian
village is commonly used to sig
nifty complete defeat?
3. Name the most distant
island possession of the United
States.
4 The name for 2 corded silk
fabric. a cushioned foot rest.
and the Turkish race Is
o----m-n7
5. A heavy object and a light
object dropped simultaneously
from a high place will reach the
ground at the same time; true
or false?
s. The name of which musical
instrument fits in the following
expression, Fit as a -?
Z. What disease is called the
great white plague?
s. In which opera by Saint
Saens did a blind man seize two
massive pillars and cause the
roof of a temple to fall upon
him and his enemies?
9. What federal government
agency is authorized to inves-
tigate activities of spies in the
United States?
10. What poem begins, Hall
a league, half a league, half a
league onward?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-04
The Effective Phase BEGINS

There have been three phases of the defense program
since the president called for the building of effective
defense in May, 1910.
From May until that autumn there was a great scurry-
Ing to pass appropriations, TO let contracts, TO draw plans
everything was on paper. II had 10 be so.
From last autumn through this spring and summer,
there was a period of "toohng up"-of providing the spe-
eiaized tools necessary before production could begin. of
building factories from the ground up.
Now at last We enter a third phase-when production in
effective volume is beginning to roll. Now we begin to
get the stuff, and from now on the stream of that produc-
ton must continue to rise in heightening crescendo until
the world comes again, as it will some day, to peace.
Watch the needle flicker across the face of the arms
production gauge!
Now it reads more than 1900 new-model rifles and
sub-machine guns are coming off the production lines
every day"
Now "The thousandth Hudson bomber is already on
its way to England"
Now "Shells will begin 10 roll off the production line
of the army's sec. 10000 munitions plant at Milan. Tenn,
on Aug. 10. Six months ago this plant was a bayfield,"
Now Every naval ship under construction is far ahead
of schedule"
Now "Three tank plants are simultaneously getting into
actual production on medium tanks. the type the army has
needed most urgently. since light tanks are already in
quantity production, and are good enough to have been
most helpful to the British in Libya."
Each of these is only a small flick of the needle, but
together they show how the defense effort is entering the
productive stage. 1t has been a weary strain to wait month
after month, plugging ever harder at the job, with so little
apparent result. Now the results begin to come.
With actual tangible guns, tanks, and planes in sight,
1t should be easier to redouble the effort that will keep
them coming in an increasing stream. In that lies the best
hope for the American future.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-04
Stories in
Stamps
Donzie Under Germon
Rule for Third Time

DANZIG. that beautiful city az
~ the mouth Of the Vistula river
in the old Polish Corridor, has had
a stormy history.
Three times II has fallen under
German rule. On Sept !. 1889.
Nszi legions pushed into Poland.
made DsnziE : part Of the Reich.
This stamp, one Of the winter
help series Of 1888, shows the
Dsnzig stock exchange building.
Under the Treaty Of Versailles,
Dsnzig became a free city, few
its own flag. made lis own laws,
maintained an army and issued
IFS own money and stamps. All
that ended when Germany took
over.
The city was founded by Ger
mans al the beginning Of the 18th
century. Polish Pomersnisn dukes
ruled until 1905. The Teutonic
knights assumed control and
governed until 1854
From 1854 70 1898 the city was
associated in a personal union
with the kings Of Poland.
In 1907, Dsnzig became a free
city for the first time under
French sponsorship. With the
collapse Of the Nspoleonic re-
CINE. Dsnzig returned 10 PRUSSIA.
thus remained until the Treaty OK
VeTsallle%
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-04
GROWING Pains

It's no fun to grow up. Not for individual people, and
not for countries. So many responsibilities go with II!
We've often suspected, especially during the last so
years, that America was growing up, bullying out OF those
short pants we wore until the turn of the century, and yet
not used to long ones.
If you need any further evidence OF the fact, note that
the Los Angeles city council has passed an ordinance making
it illegal to wait around and watch the trains come in.
When free American citizens no longer have the right
to cluster round the "deppo' to watch "Ol Number Nine
or THE Cannonball' 20 laundering through. that's a sign
that we've lost something. Maybe it's our freedom
maybe. on the other hand, it's just our youth.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-04
SPEAKER STAGES
ONE-MAN

Speaker Sam Rsyburn's friends
explain his recent one-man re-
volt against the house ways and
means committees tax bill to
the Texans advantage. They
say he "a unwilling to permit
consideration Of the measure be-
cause the house had shown its
ugly temper IN recommitting the
plant seizure bill a few moments
before. But the inside story
casts Rsyburn in a more Machi-
svellian role.
The committee measure that
Rsyourn blocked permitted no
changes IN the tax legislation
except those wanted by the
trainers. Meanwhile. members
from the eight community prop
erty states we're demanding a
chance TO knock out the pro-
vision for a joint return by hus-
band and wife. They protested
bitterly TO the speaker, whose
w state Of Texas has pronted
generously from the community
property law. Folks back home.
including influential interests.
had bombarded Sam with de-
msnds that the joint return be
eliminated from the bill So the
speaker vas torn between sup
porting one of his MAJOR COM
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-04
O RESENTMENT
AT BITTER

Republican politicians resent
ment against Wendell Willkie
almost exploded with a bang at
the recent Madison wisconsin,
conference Of COP state chair
men and ether key representa-
tives from Is states. Only the
active intervention of House
Leader Joe Martin and Con-
%gressional Chairman Bill Otter
prevented the delegates from
adopting a formal resolution
condemning The 1910 presidential
nominee.
The politicos attending the ses-
sions hailed from sections which
are strongly anti-wsr. So their
critical attitude toward his sup
port Of the presidents foreign
policy Is understandable. But
their hostility toward Willkie
had even deeper roots. They
criticized him because Of his
Endorsement OF domestic New
Deal legislation in the 1910 cam
psign. They were particularly
sore over his approval Of the
Hull reciprocal trade agreements
and CONSUMPTION. The failure
of their states TO receive more
defense contracts, together with
r-estlessneSs among farm leaders,
tended TO sggravate their bitter
ess toward both the president
and his friendly rival.
Political scouts reported that
pro-wmkis Repuh leans are
being oustsd from inner party
councils in many sections In
Indiana. WILKES home state,
State Chairman Arch Boboitt
recently resigned in favor Of
Harry Gates. Other factors pre-
cipitated the shift. but Bobhiti's
triendliness toward the 1870 can
didste was a contributing cause
for his departure. In hushing
up anti-willkie outbursts. Mar
tin and Otter used the arsu-
ment that battle over per-
sonalities al this time would 90
no good TO anybody.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-04
Time and the Alien

A few writers have managed to whip themselves into
q lather about the alien problem, and especially about
refugees and their activities.
Yet we have a smaller percentage OF non-citizens in
the country than ever before. There are approximately
four and three-quarters millions of them, about 31a per
cent of the population. Their average age is az as COM
pared with an average of % in the whole population.
And about two out of five who have lived here long
enough are already in process of becoming citizens.
Certainly there is a problem here. As long as any
aliens of long and temperament residence remain without
becoming citizens, there is q problem. But anyone who
thinks this ~dwindling 8 per cent of the population is
exerting any great influence in the running of the country
has little faith in the remaining 125, 10000 Americans.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-04

mittees and complying with po-
liticsl demands from Texas and
seven other commemorative. He
bueked the committee.
The speakers success may be
only temporary. But If the house
is given a chance to vote on the
joint return provision, 1t may be
Knocked out. The Republicans
will attack 1t in an effort to WOO
the women. whose individuality
the measure is supposed to de-
stroy. Even II 1t stays in the
house bill, Rayburn has tipped
off the senate that It would not
hurt important feelings in the
house II the upper chamber took
its cue from him.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-04
OR OSCOPE
SUNDAY. AUGUST 8


Benefic aspects rule the early
part OF today which is most for
tunate for the clergy. Certain
sects now will predict the end
Of an IRA and the approach OF
the millennium.
Heart and Home: Many false
prophets will gain followings at
this period when there will be
a striving for spiritual enlight-
eminent. Among occultists ex-
ira sensory PERCEPTION will be
attained. The power Of thought
which bridges planes of con-
seriousness will he widely recog-
nized as the religion Of the stars
demonstrates the truths II rep
resents. Women will awaken TO
their hidden powers. but they
are warned against accepting
cults that have no foundation
in everlasting truth.
Business Affairs: Prosperity
will continue as the magnifi-
cent resources of the United
States are revealed under ex-
IRENE pressure. Warning is
given against all forms OF ex-
ploitation for individual gain.
Astrologers long have preached
thrift and now they urge that
wisdom be applied to all econo-
mics. Many penny wise and
pound foolish devices will be
suggested, but all h~ysterical ef-
forts toward unnecessary sscri-
flee will prove most dangerous.
The stars indicate that discon-
tent may be sown through Ill
advised quotas.
Persons whose birthdate II Is
have the augury Of a year Of
bright fortunes. Great activity
which includes travel or change
may be expected.
Children born on this day may
achieve not only success but
lasting fame. They will possess
strong character and brilliant
mentality.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-04
P USE OF
T H P UBLIC
CONTROL OF VICE ONLY
ANSWER TO PROBLEMS

EilioN, III iliHtS. lnlS Is not
a moral soliloquy. This is what I
think is a common sense attitude
towards the question OF prostitu-
ton. Some women are prosti-
tutes by choice. that is their
business Some are forced to be
prostitutes by various methods.
That is the business of the FBI.
Men will be men, that is their
business.
The army authorities have
given notice that all houses Of
prostitution are to be closed
within a certain period of time.
When that time comes. no girl
will be safe on the streets of
Tacoma.
A licensed and medically SUI
pervised center for this purpose
is the only solution as l and
many others see it.
I understand that 1t is the
ministry who are opposed to
such a plan. Do the clergymen
speak for their congregations or
Just for themselves Have they
had these thoughts placed before
them?
That you can't stamp out a
smallpox epidemic by saying,
we won't have it,?
That the evil is with US, and
is our responsibility?
That it is certainly not among
the teachings of Christ to allow
a second and more virulent evil
arise from a primary evil that
We a at least attempt to
check
That people OF diseased mind
and body grow farther away
from Cod
That the succeeding genera
AAtAArf ntAAAAlAtI VI D4Ath anu
body would be closer to God?
That il is not the way Of q
true Christian TO send the riff
raft away from our town. only
10 have II land in another? This
is merely showing the dirt onto
someone else; this is not facing
the issue honestly. The ministry
should be made to understand
that evil though it may be, the
subject should not be treated as
evil. but as a disease that must
be checked.
Tacoma has always been gem
erous in giving land 10 the gov
eminent Let the government
cooperate with Tacoma. In worK-
ing out a plan 10 protect the
residents as well as the men in
uniform.
II may be there are people
working on Just such a plan o.
II may ee such a plan has teen
tried somewhere else; I don't
know.
Briefly, here Is my plan:
!. Designate a certain area.
? Have al women examined
FOR a clean bill OF health before
releasing them.
3 Have \ close laboratory
check kept on them al al times.
4 Have a laboratory estab-
lished for Just that work.
3 Have certain entrances.
where a check can be made on
all men who enter.
{. Have a male attendant.
trained IN that work. examine
all men and refuse entrance 10
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-04

foreign affairs committee.
The Ohio legislator has re-
ceived information that three u.
s. cruisers. accompanied by sew
ersl destroyers, were escorting
a convoy Of American merchant
men around the Cape of Good
Hope TO the Suez canal area.
While en- route, an escort vessel
detected the presence Of a sub
marine and signaled the COM
mander to come TO the surface.
The underwater craft turned out
to be a Free French ship. and
was allowed to proceed without
molestation. Some time later
another submarine was heard,
and ordered to surface. When
II did not comply with this de-
mand. our d~estroyers dropped
depth bombs, according TO the
congressman's information.
The explosions brought the
sub TO the surface before II
finally sank. Our people picked
up several German sailors
struggling in the water. Vorys
has been told. still later. two
Nazi raiders were encountered
by the escorting vessels, and
their position was Immediately
wirelessed to British wsrships
in nearby waters.
Earlier reports Of such encoun-
ters were denied by Knox In tes-
timony recently released by the
senate naval affairs committee.
which considered the Wheeler
resolution for an inquiry into the
role our fleet is playing in the
battle OF the Atlantic. But the
incident described by Vorys is
supposed to have happened only
a month ago, and is not related
to those previous clashes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-04
MONDAY.

This is a day of extraordinary
promise for women who are sub
ject TO a oenefic aspect Of great
significance. Not a minute
should be lost by girls who have
important ambitions.
Heart and Home: As the week
begins there should be demand
for trained women in many vo-
cations that contribute to war
needs. Chemists will prove seil-
ity Of q high order. Girls will
become expert mschinists. In
positions Of many sorts. young
women will demonstrate that
their brains and hands are
capable OF splendid service TO
the nation.
Business Affairs: Heavy
storms and unusual drought viii
cause heavy losses to sgricul-
ture IN various regions widely
separated. Again the power
problem will mensce factories
engaged on government con-
tracts. While there will be fever
ish activity in the msrts Of trade
east and west. many e~xtrsor-
binary obstacles will retsrd or
even Illustrate time schedules in
important production.
Persons whose birthdate 1t Is
have the augury OF a year Of
good fortune. Friendship and
love affairs will flourish.
Children born on this day have
the forecast OF great happiness.
They will be highly intellectual
and exceedingly forceful. The
oirthrste may be unusually high.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-04
BLACK AND WHITE
BUT READ ALL OVER

The most attractive filling
station we know Of Is the dining
room.
Relax! The only Friday the
18th Of ls4l has passed-aad II
you're reading this you got by.
A nation wide drive for
enough scrap aluminium 10 build
$50 planes vas launched. Out
q the frying pan into the fire
Strange. but after college
commencement exercises are
over il when graduates are
ready 10 commence.