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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-18
PULSE OF
THE PU BLIC
WAR UNINTELLIGENT

Editor The Times: z. f.
Vests criticism June IL indi-
Gates our too general attitude
of prejudice always popular in
wartime. Old papers of the
Civil war show the same lines
of hatred drawn between North
and South, brother and brother.
The same was evident in rs
between revolutionaries and our
red-coat British cousins. Just
no sense in it but part Of pa
triotism and war. We have the
same now toward Germany.
Guess you've got to kind Of
hate a fellow anyway to kill
him. hence hate propaganda to
bring out the animal.
Vests letter apparently stems
from unthinking emotions. To
illustrate. Writes he cannot see
Courage" in the boys who
dropped down on Crete helpless
ly. CHANGING death like birds be-
fore the huntsman's gun. Nor
"audacity" in the nerve dis
played. Nor novel strategy"
in that definitely new military
venture. For Germany as rob
Der, murderer, brigand," we re-
fer him especially to the history
OF English conquests.
Says West. in all the battles
she has lost Britain has been
outnumbered two to one" Then
quoth he, "One English soldier
seems to be equal to about five
of the Germans" Yet he writes
that at two to one the Germans
overwhelmed them" Also.
"Germsny's chief trait is of the
murderer. Then, Germany
poured them in like ants to be
murdered" Murdered by whom.
Mr.. West? You said the Ger
mans are the murderers. But
then folks perhaps do not be-
come so dead when the British
kill 'em.
Sneak. cheat and lie" the Tit
tie paperhanger" is very adept
at these" West seems not aware
that all these are virtues in war
when all is fair" At war we
destroy or annihilate, confiscate
or take over. These would be
murder and robbery for peace
full citizens.
War is not an intelligent or
moral phase Of civilization. II is
a throw-back TO the prehistoric.
Calm reason cannot justify these
war horrors though CLOSED over
with high sounding words. War
would go on till but one man re-
manned could we not snap out Of
war insanity. and substitute con-
structive motive and cooperation
for guns and hatred. The COM
mon people would do this now
C. W. RANSOM.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-18
Love and Stomach Ache

Love! Poets have been vanly trying to define 1.-THE
wine Of existence-'the sweetest JOY the widest woe
AN egotism Of two smoke raised with the fume of
sishsa reality born in the fairy region of romance
the life OF the soulthe emblem of eernity""a dream
and on and down through all the literature of
the ares.
Remained for 1871 to discover that love is a stomach
ache precisely that stomach ache may be caused
by love- Dr. Leon Saul of the Institute for Psychoanayss
in Chicago imported this melancholy information to the
National Conference of Social Work.
Thus mans fate: No sooner have you steered junior
through the anxious period when stomach aches
snty following too much enthusiasm for ice and
cake than he enters into period lasting until death when
love win subject him TO the same complaint From DEATH
taxes-and stomach ache-no escape.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-18
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven of these
test questions Turn 10 wom-
ans page for the answers.
l. Name the ship commanded
by Capt. Bligh the crew Of which
mutinied in the South Seas.
2. Snakes will crawl over hair
ropes: true or false?
5. What does love" mean in
tennis?
4. Malta is an island in the
Atlantic ocean. the Baltic or the
Mediterranean sea-
5. Augustus 81. Gaudens was
a painter, sculptor or musician?
8. What IL the slang name in
England for the sterling pound ?
Z. jefferson Davis. president
OF the Confederacy. was a grad
uate Of the United States Mill
tary academy; true or false?
8. On what date does summer
in the United States begin this
year,
.. Who wrote Mr.. Micship-
man Easy"
10. Which Of the following
names does not apply to an In
dian tribe: Inca. Aztec. Anzae.
Cree.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-18
HOROSCOPE
WEDNESDAY,, JUNE ~

e.A"A@ ~
Sinister portents appear in the
horoscope for today. Bad news
which should stimulate defense
efforts Is prognostioated. Mars
10 In threatening sway.
Heart and Home: Women are
under adverse influences while
this CONFORMATION prevails.
They may reflect the depression
caused by war developments and
may be prey to apprehensions
concerning the men of their
families who are in the service.
The seers emphasize the need
of persistent optimism as wom-
en- perform tasks that aid the
nation and the allies. Accord
ing to readings of the stars
final victory belongs TO the de-
mocracies, but not until supreme
sacrifices and invincible cour-
age have been offered by Ameri-
cans. The late hours on this
date are favorable to construe-
tive tasks.
Business Affairs: In the ris-
ing prosperity home building
and motorcar buying will be ex-
tensive. even though prices of
materials may soar. The tend
ency to enjoy to the full all
that remains OF American COM
forts and luxuries viii be wide
spread. Because the morrow Ii
menacing to many they viii de-
eide to make the most Of today.
For that reason travel In the
United states win bring large
profits to transportation COM
panies and resort hotels. Va
cation days win be memorable
for generous spending.
Persons whose birthdate II Is
have the sugury Of year OF
unusual experiences in which
disappointments may lead TO
success or happiness.
Children born on this day
probably will have eventful lives
IN which they overcome many
difficulties. including love obsta-
eles.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-18
ALI Of Us Ahead Of Any of Us

The North American Aviation plant al Inglewood Calf
Is building planes for the American people, building them
for the people in which the people have decided is
vital to their safety-the of national defense
certain number Of the employees of that plant struck
They refused mediation by national board headed by
known for his just and liberal mind They refused pleas
from the head of their national labor organization 1.-THE
CI0), and by the head of the u. A W.. who has amply
fused the pleas of national leaders right the president
Of the United States All that asked of them that
they stay the job while their grievances adjusted
This they refused to do.
The army has taken over the plant II is specific evil
dence that deadly earnest about the defense drive
When the president said he American people expect
that impartial recommendations of government
ices win be followed by both capital and labor he meant
Just what ne said and he spoke for the American people
The taking Of the North American plant is not an
ac of the in favor of the employer and against
labor Employers have been vehement in their opposition
to any such taking OF plants. Nobody wanted this.
The government literally forced TO act since every
effort to concliate had been rebuffed.
must Be borne in mind that this act is solution of
the difficulty Planes cannot be built with bayonets But
neither planes be built by shuffing around in
picket line.
Neither organized labor industry wants this
North American precedent extended II is to the advan
tage of neither to have the step into strike
situations in this drastic manner.
realize that production first that neither in
trying to insist the last letter of their rights at the risk
Of the safety Of the whole people.
We believe that 95 of labor and 95 per cent of
management opposed to the uncompromsng attitude
that led to the North American crisis believe the action
used most sparingy precedent. This is because
have faith that 50 cent of both labor and management
believe deep down. in "a of US ahead of ANY of us.
Has. o1v 49,. 1... h.~s. a.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-18

Chief item OF expense will be
the new type of fire-fighting
equipment needed in bombed and
debris-strewn streets. Other ne
cessities include medical kits,
blankets. training money. There
IL no provision for gas masks
or shelters in the larger esti-
mate. LaGuardia, and most
mayors agree. thinks the fed
eral government should bear
the major financial burden. Few
cities can now afford this addi-
tinonal outlay.
II is estimated that new fire
fighting apparatus will cost
$4,000 for each existing fire
house. For New York city the
figure would be $4,000. 900. for
Boston about $4,000. 900. Each
city can figure prospective costs
on the basis of that ratio. A
federaliEed purchasing system
viii prevent municipalities from
bidding against each other. as
they are doing now with respect
TO first aid kits. II will also pro-
duce uniformity OF equipment.
The mayor emphasized that
he does not intend 70 plunge
into heavy or immediate buy
ing. He couldn't II he wanted
TO. for factories are too loaded
down with national defense or
British orders 10 take on more.
A certain maker Of portable fire
pumps faces such a demand
from England that he cannot
guarantee even one-a-day deliv-
cry in this country until Sep
TENDER /.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-18

the day 70 camping right with
the gals aboard the AFRO oeoy1
and several thousand other gents
like your scribe.
People
The cops said they'd never
seen such q big crowd at the
park. Parking space for autos
was already getting scarce at
a. m. concensus Of the expert
enced guessers we talked to
reckoned the herd at 10000 spec
tators on shore, 5000 more on
boats.
Visitors
OF the private planes present,
one came from San Francisco
that same morning. another
came from Alaska ditto. Both
returned within the "a hours.
Amt science wonderful?
Good
Nobody was hurt during the
day. which il quite a record. "A
piece of lumber fell and banged
Jack Petrieh on the noggin, but
the sympathy and attention he
received from a nearby young
lady who cooed and patted the
bump made it worthwhile).
Orders
Tacoma's own" coast guard
cutter, U. s. c. G. 402. was miss
ing because at the last minute
duty called elsewhere on Puget
Sound. Tom Firth. genial skip
per, was slated as a beauty
judge, too.
Rumor
Incidentally, there was some
gossip going around that we've
seen our last water carnival for
some time, what with the way
the war is going and all that,
there may not be the necessaries
available for such a holiday.
Gloomy.
Convert
A newsreel person became
loud and quarrelsome when
denied the use Of the big coast
guard cutter for his private
transportation. When politely
but firmly assigned to Doc Matt
sons neat and able Kingfisher,
this newsreel guy screams at the
committeeman, do you think
I'm just common person ?"
They all said, yes. The newsreel
guy spewed and boiled at the
crack, but finally did as sug-
gested. After the show got
underway he changed his stuffy
tune and admitted with enthusi-
asm he was having "a swell
timem
Smoke-Eaters
Lads OF the fireboat weren't
allowed to smoke aboard all day
long. They have our sincerest
sympathies. And thanks for a
very snowy demonstration and
their usual splendid co-opera-
ton.
Skiquatics
Water skis are strictly just
for looking at, in our humble Z
opinion. We want more than
just a couple of stats for our
nautical activities. Good show
stuff, though.
Defenders
The Tacoma Home Defense
squadron deserves even more
credit than 1t received. The same
goes for the girl signallers of the
unit, who really worked all day
long. Quite a praiseworthy or
ganization all the way around.
Congrats.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-18
ART ASSOCIATION
Is GRATEFUL

Editor The Times: I take this
opportunity to express my ap-
probation for the splendid CO
operation which you and your
staff have given the Tacoma Art
association during the past year
In fostering the development Of
art activities In the community.
know that the seriousness
OF world conditions has tended
TO overshadow all else in de-
mands upon newspaper space
But. because I am sincerely con-
WINGED that these very eondi-
tons make the role Of the fine
arts more than ever important
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-18
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Welt Il was quite an
affair. All things consid-
cred. We mad a fine time at
the Water Carnival, thank
you. We hope you enjoyed
yourself likewise, sir. And
by the way, did you happen
to note:
Squawk
The tugboats all gathered
around the big deepsea fishboat
Western Queen after their race
were there trying to find out
what happened to the prizes
cases Of beer. Somehow, = batch
Of it disappeared during the
day. Very irate tugboatmen.
Talkies
The loudspeaker system was
disappointing. Technicians OF
the NYA (which donated the
equipmentl said the army's
short-wave telephones had some
thing TO do with 1t, and ex-
planned to us a lot of battling
electrical abacadabra. One of
those things.
Warfare
The army's show COPIED top
honors easy. Those bombers
whizzing just the other side of
our whiskers were sure some
thing. The grim efficiency OF
the whole act was rather COM
forting. in view of current head
lines.
Personal
For the record, We partook of
our first airplane ride Sunday.
Okay. No speed demon per-
sonally, however, WEE stil think
water transportation in any
form is the best there is.
Absence
The navy has bought most Of
the local deepsea fishboats for
use as minesweepers and patrol
defenses. Most Of the few re-
naming were working. That's
howcome their annual race was
missing. Too bad, doggone it.
Navy
Perhaps they were just too
bashful, but the trio of navy
minesweepers = Phoebe, Crow
and Pintail - certainly were
aloof. Don't know what the
attraction was at Tahlequah.
Help
Four different lost children
were returned to their worried
parents via the loudspeaker and
a number of disconnected people
were collected by their COM
psnions the same way. (We're
still hoarse, having yelled into
that mike off and on for 10 long
hours.)
Pretties
Bathing beauties. Very choice
bits of fluff, according to the
strictly unofficial comments by
such expert connoisseurs Of such
things as Harry Cain, Comman-
der Taylor of naval headquarters
(who did his judging with a
sandwich in his paw, soldiers
OF the anti-tank battery on the
dock (who had something to tell
the boys back in barracks, Joe
Martinac who builds boats
seven days a week, so devoted
for the preservation of the san
ity OF the individual and the
morale Of the nation, l espe-
cially appreciate the space you
have given TO them.
MELVIN KOHLER,
Director Tacoma Art Assn.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-18
An Inside Picture of Finon-
IL i u IL / ciul and Political America
By RAY TUCKER

WASHINGTON LaGuardia recently told a
house appropriation subcommittee that it would cost
SIS 900 provide key cities in eastern and western
coastal with proper home defense equipment The
figure may be modified by inventory which the o. c. D.
director is making in collaboration with local officials
For the present the home defender asks only 100000 for
1941-1942 administrative expenses
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-18

MYSTERY SEA TRAGEDY
Thirteen vessels, headed by
the Victoria, finest warship
sfloat, steamed in a double line
1900 yards apart, on June %,
1893, when Britaln's Mediterran-
can fleet unanswered off Tri-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-18
LOTS OF WORKERS
SEEKING JOBS

The defense Savings bond d.
vision Of the treasury needed rs
new employees for clerical work.
The jobs will be temporary. but
they will pay $25 a week while
they last.
To avoid horde of applicants,
the divisions heads passed out
word only TO their own employees.
They figured that they would
recruit just about sufficient per-
sonnet from the friends and rel
atives of those already employed.
But more than 1000 thronged
the treasury corridors, clamor-
ing for jobs. Secretary Morgen-
THAI had TO initiate a halfback
stiff-arming his path through a
broken field In order to reach
his office.
It happened that a colored
preacher got wind Of the need
for new hands. Seeking to do
good for his flock and the treas
ury, he announced from the pull
pit that all members of his con-
gregation wanting work should
go TO see Secretary Morgen-
thau." Then he gave explicit
directions as to where TO find
the nations chief financial Off
GER.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-18

We cannot turn industrial machine largely to making
the things o rather than the things of and have
higher standard Of fvngMarriner Eccles Federal Re-
serve Board chairman.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-18
ToDAY,s COMMON ERROR

Do not say. 'Fido is barking.
he wants out: say. wants 70
70 OUT
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-18

We have scarcely begun to live when begin to die.
DR. William w. Greuich. Brush Foundation director
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-18

at attention until the flagship
sank. Official inquiry never
solved the mystery of the mad
command.
Tomorrow: Tomb OF the Holy
Jackals.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-18

poll. Suddenly Admiral Tryon
ordered the Camperdown to
make a right turn and ram his
ship. The order was repeated.
On a calm. CLASSY sea, the ships
crashed! BY order. no boats
were lowered and the men stood
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-18

Save Money. Earn Interest: Buy
Z. s. Defense BondB.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-18

for the preservation of the san
ity OF the individual and the
morale Of the nation, l espe-
cially appreciate the space you
have given TO them.
MELVIN KOHLER.
Director Tacoma Art Assn.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-18

more independent now. Former
ly, 1t had to rely on Johns mine
workers for most of their funds.
Through organization of numer-
Gus national defense industries,
the CLIO can get along nicely
without UNIV. contributions.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28
For Baby

Variety in baby foods is al
ways welcome news 10 mothers.
On the market now is a strained
oatmeal 49, that is pre-cooked.
dried and flaked-ready to serve
with the addition of milk.
This particular one is forti-
fed or enriched in vitamin B be-
cause of the addition of dried
yeaSt-one of the richest known
food sources of this vitamin.
II is finely strained and when
prepared with milk for serving
is as fine and uniform in tex
ture as the oatmeal prepared at
home.
Convenience is another fea-
ture. Long cooking, Straining
through fine wire, and washing
of sticky utensils is all elimi-
mated. It's moderately priced
within the range of almost any
budget.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28
Planting New Roses

In planting new roses, dig
deep. Remove all the top soil
TO the depth of your spade.
Then loosen the SubSoil to an
other spade depth. If it is heavy
subsoil mix in some peat or
humus. Then replace the top
soil, we'll pulverized. Plant the
bushes about is inches apart,
deep enough so that the soil
comes well up around the main
stem. If the new roses are
packed in soil, do not disturb
the roots, but put the plant in
the ground just as it comes from
the package.
When the new T Sc are
planted, go on from there Just
the same as with Older plants.
Query
Q-Is il too early to plant my
flower boxes?
Ayes. The frost deadline
in this area Is May Is. Tender
ANNALS put out before that
date are likely to be cut down
by frost.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28

BRIGHT FRUIT motifs in
easy cross stitch are the thing
TO liven a tea cloth or scarf
especially these motifs that look
like applique. Pattern 2738 con-
tains a transfer pattern of a Is
inch motif. four AKA 4 Inch, four
2Ax2l2-in motifs; materials
required.
Send 10 cents in coin for this
pattern to the Laura Wheeler
pattern Department, 1925 Times
Square, Detroit, Mich. Owing to
customs regulations, orders for
patterns to Canadian destina-
tons cannot be filled.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28
p E 4

IF YOU haven't yet pruned
your bush roses. its time to do
il now. But don't prune climbers
in the Spring. Let that go un-
til Fall.
How much TO prune roses de-
ponds upon what you want. If
you like long-stemmed, big
blooms, prune the whole plant
down TO within six inches or
so of the ground. But if the
plant is part of your shrubbery
scheme and you don't care so
much about cutting the flowers
for the house, let the canes re-
main long, and you'll have a
bush well filled out with foliage
and covered with bloom. These
blooms will be small, but pro-
fuse.
Now work in some fertilizer.
Spread it evenly all over the
bed. not just around the base
of the plant. Any good fertilizer
will do. Usually one application
is enough-in any event only
once more in the middle of the
season. never in the Fall. Climb
ers, however, should have fer
tiliZer about once a month.
Lots OF Water
Roses like lots of water. but
good drainage. To preserve
moisture a mulch of peat is
highly recommended. Spread
the peat about an inch thick
over the bed.
Mildew, black leaf. aphiS and
the red spider will work hard TO
Illustrate your best efforts at
raising roses. But you can beat
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28
Nothing New Under the Sun?
This Product Really Is!
By PRUDENCE PENNY

WOULD YOU believe it? BY
punching four holes in tin can,
letting il stand for 10 or ID min
utes you can have hot coffee,
baked beans or spaghetti ready
to serve directly to the table.
Something new under the
sun? This product really is
one of the most unusual combl-
nations we have ever seen. To
go into more complete detail
this is a double arrangement.
One containcr is sealed inside
the other with a chemical sub
stance between the two. When
holes are punched in the in
verified metal and the air reaches
the chemical it begins to act
Immediately, forming heat which
warns the product on the inside
to the proper temperature for
pleasant eating.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28

Pattern ALB is available in
misses sizes u, ID. 10, Is and
20. Size 16 takes 31s yards 80
inch fabric.
Send fifteen cents G5c) in
coins for this Anne Adams pat
tern. Write plainly size, name,
address and style number.
Address your order to the
Anne Adams Pattern Depart
ment, 1925 Times Square, De-
troit. Mich. Owing TO customs
regulations, orders for patterns
10 Canadian destinations cannot
be filled.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28

meal there's a canned cereal
product we'd like to bring 10
your attention. It's a combina-
ton of meat and hominy-with
enough spices 20 flavor.
Simply remove from container,
fry in hot fat until golden brown
and serve. Good companion for
this food is maple syrup, honey
or catSup. Some like it topped
with a poached egg. Try it
you're sure to enjoy it!
Chicken Dinner
Chicken dinner in about 10
minutes. Is it possible? OF
coursei Now on the grocery
counter-a fiat glass containing
chicken. carrots and green
beans arranged in three triangles
-colorful and pleasing to the
eye. Priced at 81.
New foods are fun to serve
so why not add. one or more of
these TO your pantry shelf and
try them very soon.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28
Scotch Oatmeal

Just as gay and colorful as
you please-a Scotch plaid label
decorateS the can containing an
old-fashioned Scotch oatmeal.
Usually this cereal must be
cooked for hours over low heat
to reach its maximum goodness.
Now we have the finished food
ready to serve in a very few
minutes.
Simply heat in top of double
boiler and bring to the table.
This may also be used in making
meat loaveS and buildings. 1t
comes ineXpensively prlced-one
pound 10-ounce can for Is cents
or two cans for Is.
While we're talking about oat-