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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-22
SO THEY SAY

A job IKE this taxes more than
mere engineering. II taxes humor.
In fact you'd better keep laugh
ing all the time.
John Hubbard. engineer in
charge ~ the new trsns-Psna-
ma road
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-22
II there was no border line.

II there was no border line.
The Americans accepted for
mslly Prime Minister ChurchilIs
offer permitting Us 10 utilize
Canadian plants engaged in the
manufacture Of shell loading. A
shortage of ammunition threat
ened even before this country
entered the World War Now
a scarcity OF artillery shell and
sirplane bombs would become
a grave handicap especially in
the Pacific. Canada has been in
volume fer almost year and is
in = position TO supply our grow
ing needa
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-22

and horseshoes. The fire depart
ment bills for 1903 included
s442.4a for hay; and sis3it3.
for oats. Bran. chop and car
rots cost S2433s; veterinary
service s2e1.s3; horse shoe
ing. Se11.35; sswdust for bed.
ding. $3.50.
For the same items the street
department paid s245765. and
the police department s7os46.
The total for the three DEPART
ments was s535664.
The same year the fire depart
ment paid s425 for two horses
and s2lt for a buggy for the
chief. The street department
bought three horses for $500:
sold two old wagons for $40 each
and two old horses for SIS.
In the same report Mr.. Lister
called attention 10 the had prac-
tice of dipping into the water and
light funds 10 pay current bills.
Many times those funds paid
salaries Of city employees and
bought horse feed. Though the
money was supposedly Dor
rowed," the loans never were
paid. A lot of water and light
money had disappeared when Mr..
Lister influenced the passage Of
m ordinance to stop the prae-
tice.
In those days we were still
feeling rather cocky about the
outcome of the Spanish war and
our capture of the Philippines.
We did not think then that Sing
apore. way over in India"
would ever menace our position
in the Philippines as it does to-
day. nor did any of us think We
were sticking our necks out when
we took over the islands. Time
changes many things.
Since that first issue Of The
Times we participated in a
world war ito end all wars" and
make the world safe for democ-
racy." Today We are lin another
world war that promise, TO be
worse than the first.
What will happen before an
other Tt mes birthday rolls
around It's a brave soul who
would attempt to say.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-22

be ever on guard and remember
Hawaii"
DO not discuss anything with
in hearing OF japanese that
could prove Of any value 10 their
nation. in fact We should not dis
euss this war or our national
defense program within hearing
Of anyone who may prove later
to be sn enemy.
This national life Of ours II
il Is worth living for II certainly
should bs worth fighting or Il
need be oying for.
In closing I call upon all
American born japanese TO show
their loyalty 10 their adopted
land by subscribing as readily
for, American defense bonds as
they have in forwarding their
monthly sllotments Of cash 10
Japan.
The freedom OF America snail
never perish from this earth
r A. HOFFMAN.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-22

means that their mother ships
were only that distance from the
coast. Therefore, 1t must have
taken three weeks for the carry
ing vessels TO get far out enough
TO launch their underwater ba-
bies. 1t is also suspected that
Ambassador Nomura, realizing
the extent OF our industrial and
national defense pickup. tipped
off his government to lose no
time in any attempt to destroy
our Pacific fleet and outposts.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-22
HOROSCOPE
SUNDAY, DEC. Il

Benefic aspects rule strongly
today. Church celebrations
should be exceedingly impressive
under this CONFORMATION which
inclines humanity to seek spirit
ual help.
Heart and Home: This should
be a happy day in which mind
and heart join in rejoicing which
puts away the thought OF human
crises. Access OF faith and cour-
age will manifest under this con-
figuration. Philanthropies viii
be marked by keen recognition
Of human brotherhood as social
lines vanish. Women are fortu-
nate in love and friendship today
which is suspicious for home
comings and family reunions.
Business Affairs: The usual
vagaries in finance and trade
are indicated for the coming
week when the retail trade will
boom and the stock markets
will be uncertain. given TO sud
den fluctuations. There is
sign read as presaging the clos
ing out OF many small business
enterprises which are unable to
meet the many necessary taxes
and restrictions due to war con-
ditions.
Persons whose birthdste II il
have the augury OF year Of
much happiness and many rec
reations. Business and profess
sional interests will prosper.
Children born on this day
probably will be exceedingly
clever and tractable. These
natives of fire sign are among
the most fortunate OF Esrth's in
habitsnts. Jupiter is their ruiz
ing planet.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-22
An Inside Picture of Finon-
Ll0A j ciol and Political America
By RAY TUCKER

Observation-Disclosures revelations of the magni
tude of Japan's Pearl Harbor attack-and Tokyos in
ordnately high hopes-cast more favorable light on
American losses that tragic day. In respects It
is regarded here victory for side much
the British to realize that they the day at
Iuflon
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-22

lin Grove Marks the Spoi-Dec. II
Thot Means Another Times Birthday
Much Has Happened in ThirtY-Eight Years
But Some Problems Remain the Same
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-22

duced TO tho point where he
could fight as lightweight.
After several years he quit train
ing and his poundage scared TO
2i6. This time he reduced to rs
pounds by exercise and massage.
AS he grew older he tired of this
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-22

Although the u. s. suffered
most seriously in men and mate
rial, that thrust was actually q
diversion" II was meant to
scare us into drawing other far
flung planes and ships into that
area. where they would have be-
come easier prey for the brown
bombers."
Nippon's largest concentration
OF troops, planes, subs and
heavier fighting craft was direct
ed aginst Manila, Guam, Wake,
Midway. Hong Kong. Singapore
and British defenders in the
Mslaysian region. The invading
units In that vast territory were
prepared and equipped for
major operation.
Tokyo's strategy, according TO
this viewpoint. was to sweep the
British and Americans from the
entire area extending roughly
from Japan to Manila TO Singa-
pore. or to disable us so severely
that hopping up survivors would
have been an easy task. Had
the enemy succeeded. she could
have established a powerful line
along the arc described above,
and remained on the defensive.
Meanwhile. the mikado would
have tried TO seize the Dutch
East Indies. whose natural re-
sources are both his real need
and goal. The other points were
only military objectives en- route.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-22
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
Some years ago John II. Wy
ant was a professional fighter.
listed on the cards as sailor"
Wyant. He fought as a heavy
weight, then, by roadwork and
customary training routines. re-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-22

treatment, and his weight went
up to his all-time high of 235
pounds. Desiring to reduce
again, he altered his eating
habits - and by a strict diet
sloughed off 20 pounds.
Monday: Modern Demothenes,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-22

Let be weary in well doing for in due season We
shall reap, IL We faint not-Galatians So
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05

experimental engineers and test crews are
constantly at work.
Because tomorrow always comes, our pro-
duction experts are ever planning and re-
arranging for more efficient production.
And because all this has been faithfully done
in the past, we Americans today have many
things ) cars, refrigerators, Diesel engines,
radios-that are fine, able, high in value
produced in large quantities and sold at
prices that people can pay.
1t is important that in American industry
this vital exploratory work continue.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05

OFFICES may close when the clock
~ points to five Factory wheels may
cease to turn when the evening whistle
sounds.
But in the long-haul operationof modern
industry, the time never comes when it can
be said that current business is finished
and complete.
Tomorrow always follows today, next
. wear treads on the heels of this year, and
industry remains productive and efficient
because part of the job of the present
is always to make ready for the future.
Because tomorrow always comes,
General Motors has great research lab
A. I~,,cx fhIn0c
Evening star., 1941-10-02
Buthinq Suits Reuppeur

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Oct.
P).-Bathing suits blossomed yes
terday on Atlantic City beach as
the temperature scared to 80 de-
grees, equalllng the highest mark
for any October day since the
Weather Bureau here was estab-
lished 81 years ago.
Evening star., 1941-10-02
Bridges Denounces
Sears Decision as
Witch-Hunting'
Proves Thut Big Business
Lobbyists Have to Be
Appeused, He Says

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Oct. 2.-Harry
Bridges, West Coast c. l. o. director,
issued statement yesterday deny
ing he was or had been a member
of the Communist Party and de-
nouncing the recommendation Of a
Justice Department inspector that
he be deported to his native Aus
tralia.
Judge (Charles b. Sears deci-
sion shows little understanding of
labor problems and the working
peoples efforts to secure decent liv-
ing standards through organization" )"
Mr.. Bridges said. The Sears deci-
sion proves that big business lobby
lists in Washington have to be
appeased, and the honor of the
Government department which pre-
sented the charges and then itsdf
selected Judge Sears to rule on those
charges has to be protected.
Won't Be Red Batter.
The Sears decision indicated that
red-baiting witch-hunting discrim-
ination against American unionists
for unpopular political beliefs must
be adopted as conduct Of be-
haviour for union leaders if they
would avoid being found guilty of
Communist aff1liation.'"
In denying he had ever been a
member of the Communist Party,
Mr.. Bridges said he would continue
to refuse to be a red d-baiter, witch
hunter and union-Wrecker."
Il shall continue to oppose and
fight Hitlerism and Fascism, at
home as well as abroad" he said.
Must Be on Guard.
American trade unions must be
on guard. This decision can be
applied to them and threaten their
very existence as free organizations
and their right to organize.
The desire of big business as
sociations to thwart labor organ
ization takes many forms. The
Sears decision is one.
Under the given circumstances
a fair decision from Judge Sears
was not to be expected. We shall
continue the fight against such
attacks"
The statement was issued through
the office of the Congress Of Indus
trial Organizations short time
after Mr. Bridges booked plane
passage to San Francisco with
stopover at Cleveland.
Evening star., 1941-11-13
Private Autos Are Vital
To Defense, A. A. A. Told

Special Dispatch TO The Star
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. w.
Va, Nov 13-Private passenger cars
play vital role in defense and their
production should not be curtailed
any more than absolutely necessary,
the 39th annual convention of the
American Automobile Association
was told today.
A program for protection of mo-
tOrcPr owners was brought before
the meeting today, in the course of
which it was urged that the A. A. A.
combat the "misconception on the
part of manufacturing Govern
ment offcialS-that the passenger
car is merely a pleasure vehicle
1t was pointed out that the Brit
iSh have found automobiles vitallv
important, and that every effort IS
being made to keep them running.
ut is our job to spread the word
of the vital Importance of the pas
senger car in all phases Of national
life in time of emergency as we'll as
in time of peace" a report to the
convention said.
General Manager Russell E. Singer
reported that the association had
established an all-time high in
membership this year.
Evening star., 1941-11-13
0. P. N. Asked 10 Explain
Operation Of Priorities
Earlier Priorities Story on
Page A-2.)

By the Associated Press.
Senator OMahoney, Democrat. of
Wyoming offered resolution today
calling on the Office of Production
Management for detailed informa-
ton on the operation of its priorities
and allocations system by which ma
terials are channeled into defense
industries.
Senator OMahoney told the Sem
ate that while the economic system
of the country was being COM
pletely revolutionized" by the effect
of prioritieS on thousands OF busl-
nesses, all the Senators knew about
what was going on was what they
were able to learn from newspaper
headlines and stories.
I'VE are having government today
by press conferences and press re-
leases" the Wyoming Senator de-
clared.
His resolution would require the
o. P. M. to furnish information or
the general policies adopted regard
ing priorities, methods of allocatine
materials and the program being
followed by the o. P M. to protec,
business from the consequent with.
drawal of supplies.
Senator McNary of Oregon. the
minority leader, urged Senator
O'Mahoney to seek immediate con.
sideration OF the resolution, bu
Senator Connally, Democrat, o.
Texas said he hoped the mattel
might be DELAYED until Monday ane
Senator OMahoney ar~ced.
Evening star., 1941-11-13
Christmas Mail Must Leave
Early for u. S. 0ufposts
Ey he AssocIated Presc

BY the Associated Press.
Post Office officials TODAY urged
early mailing of Christmas packages
for the United States military and
naval OutpoStS.
Because of ilTeguiarity of trans
portatlon 10 some points. they said
It was desirable to get packages in
the mail as early as possible officials
announced that deadAneS had been
established for some mails, but
stressed that these were the latest
dates and that persons sending
packages should get them in the
mails even earlier if possible.
Among the headlines for all mails
except air mail included:
St. Johns, Newfoundland. must be
IN New York by December IS: Ber-
muda in New York by December 20:
Trinidad. in New York by December
II: St Lucia. in New York by De-
Cember Il; Antigua. in New York by
December l3; British Guiana, in
New York by December II.
Mail for the Panama Canal Zone
should be in New York by December
10. and for Cuba by December d.
For the most part, the department
has not announced absolute dead
lines for mails for Pacific outposts
An exception is Hawaii. The Presi-
cent Monroe is due to sail from San
Francisco December u, and officials
said it will carry the last mail as
sured of Christmas delivery.
The department did not announce
headlines for Iceland and Green
land, but mails for those points
should be dispatched well in ad-
vance of the headlines for other
Atlantic off-Shore points.
Evening star., 1941-11-13
P. 6. A. Boosts Tourney
Prize Money 10 $4,000
Earlier Story on Page d..

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. Nov. 13.-The Profess
sional Golfers Association of Amer
lea today increased the prize money
for its annual championship tour
nament from $4,000 to sl4,2OO, and
approved a deduction of 5 per cent
of its total tourney purses to cover
the expense of operating the tour
nament bureau.
The prize money increase will
raise the winners share from sl.l00
to S5,000 the runner-up share from
5000 to $4,000, with the losers in
the semi-final round getting 1000
each. Quarter final losers will re-
ceive $500 apiece
1t also was voted to reduce the
number of qualifers for the title
tournament from 64 to 80, but to
retain the two-dav qualifying round
Match play will be at 36 holes
through the event, where formerly
the longer battles started with the
our nr-fnals Non-qualif0rs for
match play will still get mileage to
and from the tournament.
Evening star., 1941-11-13
Legion Ceremony Honors
Retired Policeman

Jack OCOnneL. retired police
man, was lauded by several speak
ers including Representative Dingell
of Michigan at a cremony in his
honor last night at 209 Pennsyl-
vania avenue Sc, headquarters of
Nash Post No. of the American
Legion. Mr.. O'Connell is a member
at this post.
Mr.. O'Connell was praised par
ticularly for his activities in direct
ing Christmas parties for children
of the Southeast section, first for
the police Of No 5 precinct, to which
he was attached, and later for Nash
Post of the American Legion.
Among guests at the ceremony
were Capt Joseph C. Morgan of No.
5. Inspector Richard Mansfield
chief of the Detective Bureau; Lee
Pennington Of the Federal Bureau
of Investigation; Adelbert w. Lee of
the Southeast Business Mems Asso-
Ciation. and R. D. Davies of the
Southeast Citizens Association.
There was program of enter
tainment ending with singing of
World War songs and refreshments
Rex H. Madden, past commander
of Nash Post, presided.
Evening star., 1941-11-13
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port in any part of the world; this
in all probability increasing the to-
tai percentage of goods-food stuffs
and munitions-actually delivered
to those nations fighting Hitlerlsm.
The third is the decision BY the
Congress and the Executive that
this Nation, for its own present and
future defense must strengthen the
supply line TO all OF those who are
today keeping Hitlerism far from
the Americas
With all OF this in mind. the
world is obviously watching the
course of this legislation
In the British Empire, in China.
and in RuSsia-all OF whom are
fighting a defensive war against in
vaSion-the effect of failure OF the
Congress TO repeal sections 2 and 3
Of the Neutrality Act would be def
nitely dlscouraging I am confident
that it would not destroy their de-
fense or moral, though it would
weaken their position from the point
of view of food and munitions.
Failure to repeal these sections
would, of course, cause rejoicing in
the Axis nations. Failure would
bolster aggressive steps, and inten-
tions in Germany. and in the other
well-knoWn aggressor nations under
the leadership of Hitler.
Judging by all recent experience
we could. all of us. look forward to
enthusiastic applause in those three
nations based on the claim that the
United States is diSunited as they
have so often prophesied.
Our position in the struggle
against aggression would be def
nitely weakened not only in Europe
and in Asia but also among our
sister republics in the Americas
Foreign nations, friends and ene-
mics, would misinterpret our own
mind and purpose
Il have discussed this letter with
the Secretary of State and he whole
heartedly concurs.
May I take this opportunity of
mentioning that in my Judgment
failure of the House to take favor
able action on the Senate amend
ments would also weaken our do
meStic situation Such failure
would weaken our great effort tc
produce all We possibly can and as
rapidly as We can Strikes and stop
pages of work would become less
serious in the mind of the public
Il am holding a conference to-
morrow on the hope that certain
essential coal mines can remain in
continuous operation. This may
| prove successful.
But if it is not successful. it is
/ obvious that this coal must be mined
in order to keep the essential steeI
mills at work. The Government OF
the United States has the backing
of the Overwhelming majority OF
the people Of the United States, in
/ Guiding the workers
The Government proposes to see
this thing through.
Very sincerely yours,
tSignedD
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT"
Evening star., 1941-11-13
Escaped Prisoner Shot
To Death by Oman
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, Nov 13
An F. B. l. agent shot and killed
an escaped prisoner from the City
Workhouse last night while seeking
another man. wanted for motor
vehicle theft Assistant Police Chief
Homer Edmondson said.
He identified the dead man as
James w. Jackson. "a, who had
escaped from the workhouse earlier
in the day while serving four
month robbery sentence.
Chief Edmondson said one of four
F. B. l. agents shot the man in the
back of the head when he ran from
them. He was dead on arrival at a
hospital.
The police chief said Jackson's S
home was in San Diego, Calf, and
that records showed he had served
a three month sentence at Winston
Salem. N. c.. for violation of the
prohibition law.
Evening star., 1941-11-13
Plane Training Urged
In Counfry's Schools

Representative Randolph. Demo-
crat. of West Virginia whose bill to
provide aviation instruction in
Washington high schools has passed
the House. urged in a radio address
last night that grade schools and
high schools throughout the country
teach regular courses in Junior avia-
ton.
He spoke, with Dr. Robert w.
Handbook Of the United States
Ofice OF Education, over Station
WINK, in a program sponsored by
the Aero Club Of Washington, the
National Acronautic Associations
chapter here. The speakers were
introduced by Mrs. Mary Benson,
president of the clup
The Importance Of youth training
IN airplane model building as a
practical background for their fu-
ture was stressed by Dr. Handbook,
who recently returned from a survey
of aviation training programs in
England
Mr. Randolph said 1000 young
persons who build and fly model
airplanes hold licenses as members
Of the Academy Of Model Aero
nautlcs Division of N A A.
Evening star., 1941-11-13
Nazis Reported Recruiting
Italian Soldiers 10 Russia
Ry tho Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
ISTANBUL, Turkey, Nov. u de-
layed An informed naval source
close to Axis diplomatic quarters
said today that Italian troops. out
fitted for tropical warfare in North
Africa, were being rerouted at sea
on German orders and sent to
Piraeus, Greece, to be reoutfitted for
the Russian front.
DISCRIMINATION arising from this
was said to be partly responsible
for recent British naval successes
against Axis conveys. The British
have announced that two conveys
were destroyed in one stroke by a
naval patrol on Sunday and that
two days later six Axis ships were
sunk by submarines.
Cruisers assigned to meet the con-
voys at regular rendezvous points
have missed the ships, it was said
leaving them feebly protected. Two
cruisers were present, however, fol
the Sunday battle off Taranto.
The Germans, this source said
apparently had written off any in.
tention Of an African offensive ir
the near future.
Evening star., 1941-11-13
Nelson
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can think of no purely civilian in
dustry which will get all of the ma
terials it would like to have"
The less essential an industry
is to the national well-being the
sharper will be the curtailment, of
course he observed
"Curtailments of the kind which
are necessary are going to hurt, and
hurt badly. Going all out for de-
fense means - that, in substance,
this Nation will be primarily a ire
mendous arsenal for the production
of military goods, with every other
activity subordinated and with only
those activities which the Nation
actually needs allowed to have any
thing resembling their normal scope
and that means hardships, in any
language"
Warning that small business
would have to dig in and fight for
survival Mr. Nelson observed that
this defense program isn't w.
P. A. program for industry-it's a
life or death struggle to save the
free society we like to live in =