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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-23
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven of these
test questions ? Turn to page 13
for the answers.
/. What is the color of hair
and eyes of the Sweetheart of
Sigma Chi" in the popular song
with that title?
?. Who wrote THE Legend of
Sleepy Hollow?
3. One who cuts, grinds. pol
ishes and sets precious stones is
called l-p-d--y?
4. Which Union general in the
War Between the States after
ward became president?
5. What famous poet and
drsmatist lived at stratford-on-
Avon. England?
s. Name the present temper
airy capital of China.
I. Is IT correct 10 describe a
person with light complexion as
ight-complected?
s. What large Greek island
recently was invaded by Ger
man parachute troops?
?. Sand which yields readily
to pressure is called q---k---d ,
10. Name the heroine OF
"othello."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-23
Two Cities Attack the Stun Evil

The two greatest American cities both engaged
IN real effort to solve the sum problem The states of
New York and Illinois have passed laws aimed TO stimulate
redevelopment of urban which have gone back,
especially in New York City and Chicago.
Hitherto city has been able TO solve this problem
4 central of city degenerates into a sum. But
being central, values remain high Private persons who
might wish 70 buy totterng SUM buildings to tear them
down and replace with modern planned areas cannot
do with any chance of financial Such SUM
elimination has been accomplished has usually had to
come II government expense in short, At the expense
Of the general taxpayer
The attack aims at creating conditions such that
private capital will be able to function in the situation
The New York permits all municipalities in the state
TO offer special inducements private corporations 10
build large scale owrent housing projects The induce
mens include 10 immunity from any real property
taxes in Of those paid when the property a
Eum right to condemn property in needed for
such development 81 per cent of it has been
acquired On the other hand the development corporation
is subject to control by municipal planning authorities,
who must approve the building and financing plans
The Chicago plan Is similar, granting power of
demnaon after 81 per cent Of the site has been acquired
1t win be highly interesting to see how these plans
work out two of the greatest ceners of urban popu
laton The problem which every city faces in
degree and present conditions do not encourage any
attack upon it by private capital When present condi
tions offer incentive that will attract investment the
only thing to do Is 10 change of the conditions
relating to tax policies condemnation planning financing,
and the like.
That is what New York and Chicago are trying to do
and every city which has bighted will do well to
study carefully the results they obtain.
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could have happened to them.
More recently we've been
given to understand that the
coast guard plans 70 acquire the
Denmark. a training ship under
the Danish flag, which Is pres
entity holed up at Jacksonville,
Fla. she would be used for
training coast guard cadet off
GERS.
The L. s. maritime commits
sions merchant training service
has the Joseph Conrad and the
TuSitala.
Only one Of Capt Eriekson's
fleet We know Of Is the four
masted bark oliVebank. which
hit a mine in the North Sea and
was lost some time ago.
The movies in Hollywood stu
have a couple OF windhags kick
ing around. we believe. but they
are used only for props and
scarcely count anymore.
Sometimes we can't help but
wonder about the others-last of
a famous breed. Pax vobiscum.
MAILBAG
Never mind the details. but
some of the fishboats already
converted for navy coastal pa
trolls aren't exactly having
picnic.
One in particular that's doing
duty up in Alaskan waters (ac-
cording to reliable seuttle-buD
has been spending most of its
time on the outer fringes of no.
where. And It's been cold.
One patrol trip from its base
(which is itself about the re-
hottest jumpine-off place of the
north's sparse eivilization) kept
It at sea for a mere six weeks
of billiards. and gales.
On another trip snoWstorms
and gales pushed II around until
the lads found themselves only
days run from Siberia.
Ice has been nasty problem.
Salt water spray turns solid
from masthead to waterline as
the sturdy and belabored little
vessel ploughs along Speetaeu-
lar for the sort of thing news
reel audiences and the folks
back on the farm like to see in
pictures-and nothing else.
AS We said, no details. But
there are several Tacoma lads
aboard that ex-fishboat, which
likewise was native of this
seaport before joining the navy.
Aside from the above. however,
things are Oxen, with Eskimos,
scenery, hospitality and a small
amount of adventure tossed IN
for good measure we we're glad
10 hear 1t and thought you
might be, too.
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The Sympathetic Warrior

II bitter Al Smith who slipped out side door Of
the Congress hotel in Chicago July B. 1899 He hour
before train tme but he eager 10 avoid the crowd
gathered at the front entrance TO greet Governor Roosevelt
triumphant winner Of the presidential nomination Smith
had sought and lost
1t bitter Al Smith who through the succeeding
nine years snaed criticisms of the New Deal and aided and
comforted its enemies.
Was it the memory Of the days when he too, bore the
crushing weight Of leadership and public responsibility that
led Al Smith the White House the other day. 1t just
friendly call he said Il wanted 70 shake hands with the
president and wish him we'll"
decent and gracious thus 10 dissolve old bitterness
In sympathetic goodwill toward who Is bearing stag
Rering burden.
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Stories in
Stamps
Donzie's Free City
Stotus Short-Lived

TRoNIC is this Danzig stamp. Is.
sued Just before the Nazi occu-
patton and still bearing the leg
end. Free State Of Danzig."
The stamp depicts the signing OF
the treaty between Danzig and
Sweden, thus ending an early 18th
century war in which Sweden
found herself engaged with Pc
land and Denmark. The stamp
was issued in 1893 70 commence
rate the reunion of Danzig and
Prussia in 1914 and served as a
hsrbinger Of events which were 70
follow swiftly.
Dsnzig became q free city IN
der the terms o. the Treaty Of
Versailles. Previously i had been
the capital Of Last Prussia, but
when World War ! ended. Poland
insisted On getting Danzig as an
outlet 70 the sea.
Hesitant % grant this request n
view q Dsnzig's IS Per cent Ger
man population. the peace confer
enoe compromised by setting Up
Dsnzig ard some surrounding ter
ritory IS free. 70 oe administered
b ne League Of Nations
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Three-Year Hitch

The army now seeking voluntary enlistment for the
regular three-year hitch" by seective
who have gone through the regular oneyear training
It will be excellent thing for the army II many Of the
seectees do enst One of the advantages of the Ger
army any Of Its opponents Is that many of its
have served continuous ensments for long six
TO 10 years.
No matter what happens. the army looks though It
win be largescae operation for good many years 1t
viii offer opportunities for advancement and attractive
career for many who find they like the life and who may
decide stick with the service indefinitely Those who do
viii be solid of advanced efficiency for the OF
the future.
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Mr. FIXIT
He Fixes Thinus

To receive attsntsen n tia eol-
uun lsttsFs must sc nams aud
address o. writer Only Initials
al - published Ensn requested.
Hr. FIxii: Please tel me II Il
i 20 thai the legislature recent
d passed = Law permitting cattle
guards On = county road.
MRS. =. N. Alder.
The 1871 legislature did pass
\ Law. Il permits the county
commissioner 10 authorize farm
ers on rural roads where 1t Il
deemed advisable 70 install cattle
guards ~ their crossings to pre-
vent the stock wandering down
the roads.
Mr.. Ftxit: I have heard that
= new laundry Is being built 81
Tort Lewis. Can you tell me II
this l. true and where would
one 20 10 apply for \ position
there a READER
There Is a large new laundry
under construction At the fort.
Applications must be made TO
Captain Smith. In the Quarter
master building.
Mr.. Fixif: I have quite \ few
raspberries and was wondering
n any q your readers would
have n recipe for raspberry wine-
=. ]. n.
Il would not seem good policy
10 print a wine recipe here, but
II you wish to stop al the public
library reference department.
you VIII find n number of them
available for your study.
Mr.. Flxlt: Could yon tell me
where to apply for work on the
Alaska steamship llness I'm
particularly interested In dass,e
hand work. Also are the posi-
bilities of charmbermaid work
very good? A. n.
Try the eompany's port ste
ward. Pier 2, Seattle.
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HGIIldfN III iNat.
Advance information indicates
that President Roosevelt viii not
demand an explanation" for the
torpedoing. Washington is pro
ceeding on the premise there can
be no acceptable justification.
The incident is regarded here
a. one of wanton assault. The
communication will serve notice
on Hitler that future attacks on
u. s. vessels win be countered
with force. Secondly, the mess
age viii warn the reich that fall
ure to comply with the specified
demands will lead directly and
Immediately to q complete sew
erance of diplomatic relations
(which usually il the final step
preliminary to declaring or wag-
ing war;.
As the official who is eonsti-
tutionally vested with authority
to conduct foreign relations, the
president can utter these threats
without consulting congress.
That leaves II up to Berlin.
The warning that our vessels
will use force TO resist sub At
lacks conveys a sharper hint of
warlike action than does the
threat of breaking relations.
Few of our merchantmen are
armed now. Il Is obvious that
they cannot be fitted with guns
overnight. Some are sailing the
seas at this moment. Seeming
IL they can resist German at
tackers only II our navy Is under
orders TO clear the decks for
action"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-23
CALCULATED MOVIES

The freezing Of axis funds and
the closing of German consul
lates were carefully calculated
moves to prepare the public
mind for the warlike tenor Of
the Robin Moor ultimatum. They
were intended 10 be psychology
cal rather than practical in their
effect.
Almost every official except
Secretary Hull has favored
freezing for many, many months.
To whatever extent the facts
and figures may support Mr..
Huils argument that United
States interests would suffer IN
any duel Of asset confisestion
here ard abroad. the point con-
fsins as much validity now as
was the case several months ago.
II Secretary Morgenthau Is to
be believed. the action has come
too late 10 have practical value.
The treasury secretary fears
that ''the barn door may have
been closed too late" meaning
that everything Of value has
been removed except fixed prop
erty.
II perhaps Is true that German
consular agents have violated the
tenets Of hospitality. Neverthe-
less. when Undersecretary welles
was asked why the eonsulstes
had been BACKED eut. he re-
ferred questloners to the depart
ment Of justice. D. q J. officials
were utterly unprepared to fur
nish any explanation. After
asking reporters 10 wait around
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most Of her time making hopeful
speeches.
Don Montgomery, AAA watch
dog for buyers. issues pretty
pamphlets while the price Of food
increases every month. Price
Fixer Leon Henderson has set
ceilings for numerous defense
items. but IN each instance his
maximum approaches the high
est price recorded IN the market.
But the prize Illustration is pro-
vided by the nomination Of DR..
Luther Harr Of Philadelphia as
Consumers Counsel on the Coal
commission.
Or. Harr is conceded TO be an
able man, even BY senate OBJ
jectors. There was no opposition
when Senator Guffey recon-
mende6 his appointment. Then
It developed that Dr.. Hsrr in
tends 70 retain his SI4 900 JOB
as Philadelphia city treasurer
until his present term expires
next January. Meanwhile. ne viii
do double duty, ignoring senate
protests that his coal clients VII
suffer. However. ne Vas cor
frmed IN spite Of the Ggffey coal
act providing that the counsel
shah not actively engage IN any
other business, vocation or en-
ployment.s
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PULSE OF
THE PUB LIC
by John Hix
PADDIsoN RELIES

Editor The Times. In reply to
Mrs Kerwins letter on British
Aims" | will touch briefly on
question No. l. I do this relue-
family as this question has been
covered before. so we will 60
back to the 18th century when
Ireland was not one nation but
many; and was in perpetual
turmoil.
1t happened when one Irish
chief stole the wife of another
chief who called upon Henry I'd
of England for help. Henry was
too busy TO go himself SO he sent
Strong Bow. (Those were the
days when archery was in
vogue.)
So you see England did not
invade Ireland, but was there by
invitation.
When order was restored in
Ireland, Pope Adrian gave
Henry a deed transferring Ire
land to the King of England.
This was in 1l56. This was con-
firmed by Alexander in 1172 and
ratified by the all Irish Parlis-
ment in 1857, recognizing Brit
aims clear title. Is that self-de-
termination ! think il IS. II
30 happens that l have a copy
of that deed translated in Eng
lish in my possession.
The following paragraph is an
excerpt from the deed:
You then. my dear son in
Christ. have signified to US your
desire to enter into the island
of Ireland in order TO reduce the
people to obedience under the
laws. and TO extirpate the plants
of Vice. and that you are will
ing to pay from each house a
yearly pension Of one penny z
cents) TO St. Peter"
Agitators keep insisting that
the public should study the glo-
rious history of ireland. for
one have, and find that there
has been many notable persons
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for several hours, the ID. of J.-ers
decided they had mo comment
to make on Welles suggestion.
Now, after refusing 10 listen TO
financial experts and Dies in
vestigators for more than a
year, the White House issues
two simultaneous invitations to
Hitler and Mussolini to knock
chips off eur shoulder. The note
will be the third challenge.
BoTTLENECKs SERIOUS
Topnotch oPM-ers are study
ing intensively q series Of recon-
mendations designed to break
war production bottleneeks in
every key industry. The sug-
gestions have come from men
who ought to know the present
and future problems, that is
from the producers Of raw mate
rails and the fsbricators of man
ufaetured goods.
These experts point out that
they cannot build additional
plant capacity for steel, alum
mum, tin. rubber, etc. In time
to meet about needs of ma
tional defense and full Did to
Britain. They warn that even
II they could. the required ex-
pansion would aggravate post
war problems. As an alterns-
tive, they suggest that the manu-
facture of civilian goods involv-
ing use Of critical materials be
suspended or, ct least, eurtailed
by from 90 TO rs per cent. Al
most every article now needed
for ordinary peaeetime purposes.
including even requirements.
would be banned from produc-
ton. Our people would have
to get along with their present
clothes. household utensils and
furniture, automobiles. radios,
refrigerators. etc. Perhaps one
third of all industry. and partieu-
larry the smaller factories. would
be forced to turn TO armament
production or be driven out Of
business.
The OPM-ers are scratching
their heads and tugging at their
forelooks over these hard pro
posals. even though they have
seen them coming. They may
stall for q time before spprov-
ing them. but their acceptance
and effectuStion by autumn are
regarded as almost inevits Die.
How to inangurate tins system
Of guns-and-no-butter. without
producing dangerous price in
flation. Is q problem which not
even Leon Henderson has solved.
CONSUMER afoRGoTTEN"
The ultimate consumer ap-
pears 70 have become the for
gotten men" in the present war
emergency. Washington agencies
are cluttered with consumers
eounselss and their stats. but
these eonoede that they are only
vestigisl nementos. They pos
seSs neither power nor influences.
Or. Harriet Elliott represents
consumers interest on OPM.
but she has no authority. A
respected educator. she spends
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After y years Of service,
THIS week one Of North
VESTS pioneer ferryboat
routes has been RELOCATED
TO limbo and another his
toric institution gives way
to the march of progress.
Ire Northern Pacific railway
established - and maintained
theresfter-a ferryboat service
across the Columbia river from
from kalama (which Is up
stream just a few miles from
Longviswl to the Oregon shore
about half way between Rainier
and st. Helensl.
For more than = half-century
the railroads ferry provided IN
interrupted water transportation
needed 10 cross the continents
second-biggest river.
The railroad discontinued its
car ferry there when a bridge
was built al Vancouver. but
since then has maintained .
trans shipment ferry - the
same old route-until nowl
Only once during all the years
did that workaday ferrsboat
route ever enjoy much public
atfention-and that way back
In 1889.
The occasion was the big Sc
attic fire, when close to 116
downtown acres of that city
went up in smoke. All of the
neighboring northwest cities
were called upon for aid-Taeo-
ma sent many of It's firemen and
much equipment. a boatlosd of
supplies and provisions. and
$4,000 IN eash--inelnding olym-
pia, Portland and Victoria. BIC.
That desperate emergency
brought TO the cross Columbia
ferry its small measure of rec
ognition. In response to the
SOS from Seattle. a Portland
fire engine was loaded on a
train and started on a north
ward rush.
The ferryboat was waiting at
the Oregon shore, and when the
train and its fire engine was
aboard. a new record was set
for the trip across the river
10 minutes, or just half the usual
time.
Oh yes. Name of the ferry
boat that made that historic
mercy voyage was the Tacoma.
MISSING"
Much as we'd like to know,
we've so far been unable to learn
the fate of the worlds last few
squareriggers.
Practically all of them still in
operation in recent years-and
only about a dozen at that--were
owned by Capt Gustaf Erickson
and under the Finnish flag That
means that almost anything
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that have fought side by side
with our boys in the World war,
and many thousands more young
men and women are engaged in
all branches of the service. These
should have our highest COM
meadation. But to those who not
only refused to help but lived in
luxury, unaffected by conscrip-
ton and rationing. while our
boys were fighting in Europe.
I have little to offer except con-
tempt. The same goes for those
who attacked our sailors on the
streets of Cork. and for those
who intrigued with Germany to
release Irish prisoners of war.
To form a unit to bring about
the complete Independence of
Ireland.
refer especially TO Sir Roger
Easement who was hanged for
treason. and cannon De Valera
whose life was spared BY the
simple fact that he was an
American citizen.
think Fire has got all the
freedom she will get for some
time, and she should not forget
that England has given her al
most everything except a quit
claim deed. However. the fact
remains that she is still a vital
part of the British Empire and
that England still has the deed
given by the Pope and confirmed
by the Irish themselves.
The people of Ulster are quite
content to remain a part Of the
United Kingdom. and ! am
afraid Mrs. Kerwin,s suggestion
would receive scant attention IN
view Of DeNalera's present atti-
tude. n. NJ. PADDISON.
us East 54th st.
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SILENT REFEREE

By RAY TUCKER

WASHINGT0N-The forthcoming Rooseyet-Hul note
protesting the Robin Moor sinking Will be the sharpest
president of the L. has sent any foreign power since
the series of utmatums with which Woodrow Wilson
constructed legal Ease for the declaration of war against
-. =. TIT
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This il not an important day
In planetary government, but
benefie aspects are diseerned.
II IL q favorable date for maxi
Ing plans and for signing con-
tracts.
Heart and Home: Women are
under . favorable direction Of
the stars today, but the after
noon should be more fortunate
than the morning. There is
sign presaging success TO girls
who are employed In newspaper
work. A few will gain fame
as war correspondents and many
win engage in political COM
ment. This Is = lucky day for
those who seek employment in
any form OF public service. The
stars promise good fortune TO
actresses and women musicians
who provide entertainment for
soldiers. This il an suspicious
date for weddings.
Business Affairs: Sensational
charges Of graft may be made
as government expenses for de-
Tense and war pile high. Warn
ing Is given that the people viii
become FESTIVE under any form
Of waste or careless sdministra-
ton Of public business. As the
tide q money in circulation
rises and prosperity extends.
Americans Of wide experience in
manufacturing and nerchsndis-
ing viii be required a. wise
coanseiors in Washington.
Persons whose hirthdate II is
have the augury Of q year Of
fair financial success. Deals In
land should be profitable.
Children born on TINS day
probably viii be popular. but as
they develop into promising art
lists they should he exacting
about the right sort Of publicity.
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HOROSCOPE
SUNDAY, JUNE D

99E &&Af 4&E8 -
Bensfic aspects are active to-
day, but adverse influences may
retard plans or activities Of Inn
portance. The configuration Ii
helpful TO heads of church,
state and business.
Heart and Home: This Is a
day Of good prospects for those
who head large organizations
and should be favorable to the
clergy. A widespread turning To
religion Is forecast for persons
living under the democraeies.
Prayer will assume more and
more significance to the average
man and woman. for all must
face extreme social and finan-
eial problems as the old order
passes away under stress Of
world war, Many religionists
will accept this time Of tribula-
ton as the end of the wprld.
but the seers believe that Bible
prophecies may have been mis-
interpreted In good faith.
National Issues: Again warn
Ing IL given against over-confi-
dence in the invulnerability Of
our defense provisions. This Is
the time FOR the people 10 lis
ten to criticism which should
cause careful survey Of achieve
ments and courageous acknowl-
edgment OF any discovered
weaknesses in army. navy and
aviation, or any defects In the
machinery produced for possible
war needs. Acceptance Of facts
IL advised by sstroiogers who
perceive perils for = peace-lov-
Ing people.
Persons whose hirthdate II In
have the sngnry Of a year Of
good fortune. Through national
service fame viii come to GER
tain men.
children horn on this day
probably will be successful and
fortunate all through their lives.
They win be popular and viii
travel widely.
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Do not say. 7 make Il WITH
whip cream. say. whipped
cream