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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-18

! 81. SOC. 600. Berry explained he
would like 10 get so acres all in
one place Only about three good
sites Of that type appeared avail
able
sites Recommended
Most preferred by the city COM
miSSoners. who would have the
problem of extending utilities 10
the site. appeared 10 be one To
the south Of South Tacoms way.
near the point where II bends
toward South Tacoma. Land there
In county-owned, making II easily
ohtainable. Ia near enough to the
large Center 81. trunk sewer.
easily served by water and near
enough to three schools for dis
tribution of the probable 275
grade school children to be ex-
pected with settlement of 400
families in the area.
Another. mainly privately own
ed. might be obtained on the north
side of Center u. near the ball
park. Other large tracts con-
sidered are situated in the Indian
hospital area and in Northeast
Tacoma.
Traffic Considered
Berry promptly rejected sew
erai possible sites out in the Sixth |
ave. area near the nsrrows. not |
only because of difficulty IN
reaching them with sewers and
water, but because they would
throw traffic into the 18th st.
bridge bottleneck.
The visiting official said the al
Iotment TO build the 400 family
units would include enough TO sx-
tend all utilities within the project.
Probability 10 that most Of the
houses. n not all. will be single
family dwellings. Berry said the
defense housing projects started
with multifamily houses, hut has
cut down on the coast in particular
to singles and a few duplexes.
Five to an Acre
Tentative plan 10 to build the
houses about five units TO the
acre. They will be built in groups,
with recreation spaces In the
middle. Crews maintained by the
project will keep up the grounds,
That IL the main reason for build
ing the houses In one place.
Actual construction will be on
contract. Berry said local contrsc-
tors viii have an opportunity to
make their Offers.
A permanent type Of construc-
ton 10 planned. Design will be
selected later. based on desires and
needs Of the community, 1t was
indicated.
While the project will be on land
taken off the tax rolls. Berry said |
part of the revenues probably |
will be turned over to the city as
in the case Of the San Diego de-
Tense housing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-18
BANKRUPTCY ACTIONS

Bankruptcy petitions filed Fri
day with the clerk Of the federal
court here included:
Thorslf Stevenson. 1901 So.
Puget Sound ave, listing debts
totaling s2.57o.10 and no assets.
Edward w. Gallagher, 2l22 So
Sheridan ave. listing debts total
ing S1,73212 and no assets.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-18
FORGERY CHARGED

Robert A. harrington, 2s-year-
old McChord field soldier. was held
in the city jail Friday TO await q
hearing before the next federal
grand jury for alleged forgery Of
q government check. He 10 held
in lieu Of 1900 bond.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-18
INFANT MOVER DIES

Private funeral services for the
infant daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Meyer. 2514 No. Cheyenne
st. will be held Friday afternoon
at Gaffney's chapel. followed by
burial in Calvary cemetery. The
baby died Thursday in local hos
pital. Besides her parents, she
leaves a grandfather. c. u. Jenkins
of Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-18
Council Discusses
Eastwood Absence

Safety Commissioner Holmes
Eastwood's vacation caused . little
confederation in city council meet
ing Friday. on the question Of its
timelincss. II nothing else.
me commissioner might al least
have stayed around until the
parking meters 80 through their
first days Of operation, Mayor
Cain ventured.
II also developed that east
wood neglected 10 tell the other
council members how long he
would be gone. where he was
going and where he might be
reached In case Of emergency.
Finance Commissioner Fawcett
said the safety commissioner told
him he might be gone two weeks.
City Clerk Genevieve Martin said
ne remarked to her he might be
gone 4 month.
And until he gets hack the
council will have to defer its dis
cussions of charges brought In
Thursdays season about irreEu-
iarities In handling Of towing in
city traffic accidents. After some
discussion by the remaining COM
missioners Friday morning, it was
decided to have Mayor Cain notify
the protesting garage men that
hearing will be held when East
wood returns TO the city. since
he y the policy maker Of the police
department.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-18

When you need a few extra dol
lars. look around the basement or
attic for discarded articles. These
will bring you cash from some
.one II you advertise them with
an inexpensive Times Want Ad.
MAIN s1si.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-18
1,a1MH935 H&EIf

eral hundred affiliated checkers IN
washington and oregon.
steelman's decision to select the
Cancellation panel was enthusi-
astically accepted by both Sides
and T. A. Thronson of Tacoma,
Pacific Coast secretary Of the l. l..
A.. said Friday the Longshore
membership considered II a valu-
able progressive step in labor re-
lations.
Both sides have already agreed
TO abide by the three-man boards
rulings without work stoppage.
MEETING SLATED
Propeller club members will hold
their next meeting Tuesday at $50
D. m. in the University Union club.
Sub-Leut. c. Halliday, RN, an
officer the II. NJ. s. wsrspite. will
be the speaker. Guests are cor
daily invited to attend the dinner
session. according to President Gil
Alderman.
PORT CALENDAR
Vessels In Port: Mojave, Gen.
Petro.; FL Cedro, Hooker.
There are 1,541,s41 United Luz
theran church members in the
United States.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-18

Only Is per cent Of the total
number Of railway coaches in
England are made at steel.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-18

For the benefit of new members
who are employed nights. Tacoma
acre, r. o. E, will hold a special
initiatory ceremony at the lodge
hall at o'clock Sunday afternoon,
President Lee Croft announces.
A class Of perhaps so new Eagles
is expected to be on hand for the
initiation.
The regular meeting Of the
serie this Friday night will be fol-
lowed by keno" party.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-18

Your postmaster can ten you
how to invest in U. s. Defense
Bonds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-18
PORT CALENDAR

Vessels In Port: Mojave, Gen
Petro.; FL Cedro, Hooker.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-18

There are 1,541.s41 United Luz
theran church members in the
United State
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19

of said charter Is amended to read as follows: If a vacancy shall oc- cur in the office of mayor, the president of the board of alder men shall at once become mayor for the unexpired portion of the term and he shall have all the rights and powers and duties of such mayor and his term of office as president of the board of alder men and member thereof shall then expire. If the person elected as mayor shall for any reason fail to qualify and assume his office, the board of aldermen shall elect any elector of the city to be mayor.
 Prosecutors Salary
 A change iii salary for prosecu- tors in the city court is also provid- ed for in the charter as follows: the prosecutor and assistant would be considered of equal rank with title, prosecuting attorney-each to receive $4,OO0 a year. This is similar to an arrangement which existed in the court where there were three prosecutors.
 Provision is also made in the proposed new charter changes for control of streets through parked automobiles. "Sub-division (e) of Sect. A of said charter is amend ed by adding subdivision as fol- lows: CD to regulate the use of driveways, alleys and other open spaces adjacent to or leading to buildings and other structures in all
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19
Armed Forces Out Of
 Australia Landing
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army, navy and air force units awaiting a challenge by Japan to the Gibraltar of the east.
 Singapore general headquarters announced thta the aircraft rein- forcements included late model bomber types, twin-engined fighters and new single-engined fighters.
 The new air squadrons, 1t was said, have been sent immediately to strategic fighting stations.
 Strongest Single Force
 Constituting the strongest single force that ever arrived at Singa- pore, bringing their own artilley, anti-tank and mechanical equip ment and even their won hospital corps including pretty nurses, the Australians diSembarked from a navy-protected convoy between late afternoon yesterday and dawn to- day here and at other Malayan ports.
 Detachments of British Empire troops escorted them at once to the special trains which were waiting, in indication of the growing threat of far eastern war, at sidings near disembarkation points.
 Bands aboard the convoy ships which arrived here were playing Roll Out the Barrel' as they dock ed. A great cheer from thousands of persons, civilians and soldiers, sail- ors and air force men massed on the docks drowned out the music.
 The Australians began tossing hundreds of pennies toward Malay naval men and dock yard workers, and some of them fell at the feet of the official reception committe including Sir Shenton Thomas, governor and commander in chied of the Straits settlements; Lieut.. Gen. L. V. Bond, general of com- mand in Malaya; Maj. Gen. H. Cor don Bennett, general of command of the Australian army here, and Admiral Sir Godfrey Layton, naval
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19
Election Of Officials Nav ComeInNovember
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cases in which the blocking of such areas by parking automobiles or other vehicles by any other means, in the opinion of the fire marshal shall constitute a fire hazard
 The Board of Finance comes in for attention an amendment stating that: There shall be a board of finance consisting of the mayor who shall be chairman of said board. the budget director, the controller, the president of the board of ale 6ermen and five electors of the city who shall be appointed by the mayor to be members of the said board. One of such appointed members shall be a member of the board of aldermen and he and at least two others of said appointed members shall not be of the same political party as the president of the board of aldermen 4.
 Town Clerk Amendment
 A change in that section of the charter amended two years ago and relating to the office of town clerk is further amended to read as follows: There shall be 8 town clerk elected as herein before pro- vided. He shall possess the powers and perform the duties of town clerks as prescribed by law, except as otherwise provided by this char ter. The salary of the town clerk as hereinbefore provided shall be in lieu of all other emolumentS, fees or compensaticns for services as town clerk or otherwise ..."
 Judges of the city court are to name two prosecuting attorneys and may be removed for cause. In their absence the clerk is authorized to prosecute.
 Other Changes
 The Police Department, Board of Public Health, and Bronson Library Board are also affected by changes, notably the Health Board. Creation of a life job for the City Health Officer is requested as follows: Said commissioners of public health shall appoint a health officer who is el- igible to be licensed and practice medicine and surgery in the State of Connecticut and who shall hold degree in public health as re- suit of having at least one years special training in public health or in lieu of said degree shall meet the qualifications prescribed by the public health council of the Con- necticut State Department of Health. He shall devote his entire time to the duties of his office and may not engage in private practice or in any other business. He shall serve during good behavior and be removed only for cause after 8 pub lie hearing by the board on charges preferred of which reasonable no- tice shall be given ]. He may ap- point not more than two assistant registrars of vital statistics .. Said board of commissioners of public health may appoint or employ san- itary inspectors, milk and food in spector and such other agents or employees as the mayor may from time to time designate and pre- scribe"
 Both the Police and Fire Pension funds are mentioned in the pro- posed changes, extensive changes being proposed in both instances, al- though not changing the intent or purpose, merely the administration.
 Specifically repeal of Sections 68 and 69 of the charter are repealed so that officials elected in 1939 shall continue in office until January, 1922.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19

It was said in Belgrade that Bull garia continued to call up troops despite the Bulgarian Turkish agreement and some reports indi- cated that these troops continued to be concentrated on the Turkish frontier. There have been no indica- tions that Turkey has leSSened her heavy troop concentrations across the frontier from Bulgaria.
 Reports that King Boris of Bull garia has gone to Germany for more conferences were denied both in Berlin and Sofia.
 Athens insisted that no German peace pressure had been felt there and that the Greek position re- mained unchanged - that Greece would fight the war to the end. A considerable body of British opin- ion clung to this view despite be- lief of Balkan experts in London that Greece now has little alterna- tive but to make peace on the best terms she can obtain.
 Rome reported that British forces are closing in on the south Libyan Gases of Giarabub and Kufra and that the German air force had made new attacks on British columns along the Mediterranean coast of Libya.
 Australians Ready
 Singapore, Straits Settlements, Feb. 19-UP)-Powerful new rein- forcements of bomging and fighting planes have arrived at Singapore, it was announced officially today as thousands of Australian troops, cheering, singing and eager for war, were sped in special rtains to key defense areas.
 The new planes already have ar- rived at stations in areas of strate- gic importance, it was said.
 Together the planes and the Aus tralians who, eager for war, were disembarked last night and early today, constituted a powerful force to strengthen the British empire
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19

commander in chief.
 Lean, bronzed, wearing their fam ous rakish slouch hats, the AuStral- ians began disembarking in appar- ently endless streams.
 What's doing here? When's the balloon going up?" they demanded as they came ashore.
 The Australian force was in fact complete army with its own signal corps, quartermaster corps, supply depot and general hospital.
 The artillery and anti-tank equip ment, all brand new, was of Aus tralian manufacture, and the in- fantry battalions were completely mechanical.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19
TEDESCO CASE
 TO BE RETIRED
Continued from Page D

ly for the injury, but it has refused to pay the sum awarded against Scalo as double damages. Scalo was the driver of the Veneziano car.
 In appealing to the higher court, the insurance company admitted to liability in so far as bodily injury was concerned, but demurred to the complaint upon the ground that the sum now sought (the double indem- nity) was awarded as penalty or reward, and not as damages for bod fly injury.
 Supreme Court Judge William M. Maltbie, in writing the courts de- cision, states in part that this ad- ditional award is in no way con- pensatory for any such injuries or losses, and it is difficult to see how, under constitutional guaranties, the defendant could be compelled to pay the money to the plaintiff, except as the recovery is of a qui tam na- ture, that is, one where an individ- ual is permitted to obtain and hold 8 penalty as reward for securing the punishment of one who has committed an offense which the leg islature deems to be a public wrong.
 There is error and the case is re- manded with direction to sustain the demurrer to the complaint.
 In this opinion the other judges concurred, except Judge ELS, who dissented.
 Concerning the second decision handed down today by the Supreme Court of Errors, John Mantley ap- pealed to the court from a decision of the Waterbury Common Pleas Court wherein The American Auto mboile Insurance Company received judgment when Mantleg sought to recover upon policies of liability in- Surance issued by the defendants.
 Mantley, in a previous damage suit resulting from an automobile accident, paid three judgments as owner of the automobile involved. In order to recover from the insur- ance company, he brought suit against them. The insurance com- pany, claiming the policies did not cover the loss, refused to pay, and the court of common pleas upheld their contention.
 The important point in the deci- sion is the courts agreement with the insurance company's contention that the Mantley truck, covered for accidents when used commercially, was not so used at the time of the accident.
 Judge Newell Jennings, in discus sing this phase, states:
 The quotations from the policy show coverage as to commercial use. The finding indicates conclusively that the truck was not in commer- cial use as defined in the policy at the time of the accident. The policy threefore afforded the plaintiff no more protection than if someone had stolen his car and inflicted the injury. The plaintiff had the bur- den of proving that the coverage existed and hvaing failed to do so the judgment of the trial court was correct.
 There is no error.
 Tn this opinion the other judges concurred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19

runs northeast to Eritrea.
 It was believed that because of the activities of rebels in the Goj- jam territory between Addis Ababa and Lake Tana the Italian garrisonS were falling back on the capital by way of Debra Markos.
 The text of today's headquarters communique:
 "In Abyssinia (Ethioppia) the pa- triot situation in, Gojjam continues to develop satisfactorily. Enjabara has been captured with many pris- oners while an Italian post on the Piccolo Abbai (the Little Blue Nile) also has been evacuated and occu- pied.
 Tn Italian Somaliland operations on the line of the Juba river are progressing. On other fronts there has been no change in the Situa. tion."
 Close on Lake Tal1a.
 London, Feb. Military authorities disclosed today that Brit ish and Ethiopian forces were clos ing in on Lake Tans in Northwes- tern Ethiopia, from two sides.
 It was indicated that the drive, now acquiring great momentum, en- dangered the Italian hold on all of Northwestern Ethiopia and port ended a threat to the capital, Addis Ababa.
 Though the Italians maintained positions in the immediate vicinity of the lake, 1t was said here, Brit ish forces continued to advance to- ward the important town of Gondar after taking Wahni, 50 miles north west of the lake on the Gallabat- Gondar road.
 An Ethiopian army under British officers which took Danghela, below the lake, is driving the Italians from all country on the southern shores of the lake, it was added. l Lake Tana Is important strategi- cally and 1t is the source of the Blue Nile and thus important to ir- rigation works in the Sudan cotton fields.
 Heavy Air Attacks
 Nairobi, Kenya, February l9. - (UP) - Heavy and widespread at- tacks by planes of the South African Air Force upon Italian forces in Ethiopia and Italian Sornaliland were reported in communique to- day.
 "One squadron dive-bombed Ital- ian headquarters and stores south west of Bardera and several hits were observed" the communique said.
 Bardera is on the Juba river north of the Italian Somaliland port Of Chisimaio, captured by South Afri- can land forces last week with CO., operation of the navy and air force.
 Other waves of planes dive bombed positions at Gelib, on the east bank of the Juba river," &C., cording to the communique. Raids were made against camps at Dinsor and Isoia Baidoa. Mechanical transport and pack mules were ma chine-gunned near Bulo Boda and bambs were dropped. Many direct hits were scored on gun emplace- ments and trenches.
 Enemy positions at Mega in southern Abyssinia (Ethiopia) were bombed all aircraft returned from all operations"
 | French Consolidate
 Vichy, France, February 19. = (UP) = Marshal Philippe Petain today consolidated the big French air force in North Africa in single unified command, and named Gen. eral Odic the Commander in chief with headquarters at Algiers.
 Thus the French air forces in Tu- nisia, Algeria and Morocco are now under one command.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19
Fierce Tribesmen Fight,

Cairo, Feb. 19.-CUP)-Fierce Goj- jam tribesmen, perhaps the hardest fighting warriors of the Ethiopian plateau, supported by British inn perial forces, have driven south of Lake Tana to within 150 miles of Addis Ababa where they captured Enjabara, taking many Italian pris- oners, the British Middle East com- mand reported today.
 Striking swiftly through the Choke mountain passes from Dan- ghela, which a large force of Ital- ians were forced to evacuate this week, the Ethiopian and imperial forces took Enjabara and advanced 40 miles nearer Addis Ababa, the capital of all Italian East Africa.
 In the face of this advance Ital- ians between Enjabara and Addis Ababa have evacuated their post at Piccolo Abbai, a headquarters com- munique said. It added that the activity of Ethiopian patriots throughout the Gojjam area, where Emperor Halle Selassie's red, green and gold flag has been unfurled to the throbbing of Ethiopian wal drums, was progressing satisfactor- fly.
 Enjabara is 40 miles southeast of Danghela which, the Middle East command reported yesterday, was evacuated by the Italians because oi strong pressure by Ethiopian rebels
 55 Miles Away.
 At Enjabara the Ethiopian-Im- perial forces are only 55 miles from Debra Markos, capital of Gojjam province and the main Italian base northwest of Addis Ababa. Debra Markos is connected with Addis Ababa by good motor road and from the Gojjam capital 8 road
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19
NETHERLANDS
 PREMIER KIDNAPPED
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regarding Great Britain.
 No Information.

regarding Great Britain.
 No Information.
 We have no official information but we are making inquiries" a Netherlands spokesman said. Tt may be some time before we can throw further light on the story of .he Kidnapping and imprisonment.
 Our information is that Dr. De Geer left Lisbon in German air liner by way of Barcelona, Spain and Berlin.
 We had assumed that he would continue to Holland. But I do not know whether he ever got there"
 The Daily Mirror here published report that De Geer had arrived in Germany, and had been con- fronted with demands that he give information which he possessed re- garding Britain.
 "The Nazis presumably picked De Geer as a victim in the belief that he was too old to stand up against their threats" the Daily Mirror said. But the white haired old man refused to talk so the Germans flung him in jail at Stuttgart"
 Dr. De Geer gave up the prime ministry of the Netherlands gov- ernment in exile last September be- cause of his advanced age.