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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-07
HOROSCOPE
TUESDAY. JANUARY

8fhAN nv
Mingled good and evil plane
tary influences are active today.
II is fortunate for initiative.
especially for businessmen.
There is an ominous sign for
labor and strikes may cause
anxiety.
Heart and Home: Women are
under adverse aspects today
which may cause them to be
restless and apprehensive. like
wise inclined to look on the
dark side of things. They should
concentrate upon serious work
that will enable them To gain
poise as well as ample rewards
in money. The Penny saved
penny earned" idea should not
he forgottena Wide economies
should be prscticed by persons
rich and poor. Generosity In
giving 10 the unfortunate must
he a paramount interest.
Business Affairs: Prosperity
will continue as factories turn
out products at intense speed.
The necessity OF maintaining q
great military establishment IN
the United States and OF keep
ing up the now of goods to Eng
land will cause an inevitable
rise in prices. American con-
sumer will find that we must
meet many new conditions az
fecting domestic supplies as
well as employees.
National Issues: An increase
in the number of federal en-
ployes will cause discussion OF
civil service provisions. The law
has aided the United States
government in securing we'll
qualified men and women in
various positions will be ignored
in certain cases that arouse
criticism. Demand that the ma
tons business be carried on
with economy will become more
and more insistent as taxes in
crease.
International Affairs: The
movement to attain self govern
ment in India is TO be aided by
war complications before the
spring. The stars encourage
concessions and seem TO indi-
cate that results viii attend
cessation of unrest among
people capable Of becoming i'm
portant independent allies. The
Britist Empire is TO change. but
this does not mean that il will
not continue to be strong az a
world power with the United
States as the most helpful as
sociate.
Persons whose birthdate il is
have the augury of a year Of
general progress which may be
attended by minor difficulties.
There should be devotion 10
business or professional matters.
Children born on this day
probably will be poised and re-
uring. but endowed with great
intelligence and personal charm.
They viii be fortunate through
life
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-07
Intentions, Acts, Not Enough

~ the penetrating comments have read
day todays world out of Panama
n the other day
editor was discussing North American relations
ntra and South America, and the manner in which
Propaganda is trying to undermine every step that
to increase good will.
United States he believes will make Roadway
depends only the honesty of its acts the sanity
its intentions, and the integrity of its attitude being
rectly interpreted, because the enemy may always be
listed to act to dstor and dsfigure every act
dscredit the United States and further its ends
Well. there you have it. Honest acts intentions
integrity of attitudea without propaganda which
will persuade people that they really SUCH propa-
ganda outweghng the other fellows nsstence that it
otherwise.
This takes pretty pessmistic view not only of the
situation, but of human nature itself The United States
has in its history been mperiaistc toward the
countries to the south There considerable faith here
that in the long the solid demonstrations of actions
the repeated manifestations concrete form of genuine
good will, certain prevail.
At any given moment, Nazi, Fascist and Falangist
propaganda in the Latin countries whip up certain
amount of anti Yankee sentiment But if build solidly
increasing trade lines that prove mutually profitable
If increase cultural contacts and learn mutual respect
good will in fact shall ride through many propaganda
squalls
That is not say that the United States could do
vastly in presenting its point of view to South and
Central America 1t could and it should But ape the
German, Italian, Spanish Japanese methods would be
fatal There good to believe that many of the
southern countries fed with the deluge OF propa
ganda showered upon them from abroad.
Honest acts intentions, integrity OF attitude will
In the long prevail, provided that add TO them
every reasonable opportunity to have them understood
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-07
PULSE OF
THE PU BLIC
SOCIAL GAINS

Editor. The Times: Lately
you have heard much talk about
the social gains for labor. When
you analyze the gains you find
that 1t is gains for some at the
expense OF the less fortunate.
You notice that all workers do
not get in on the gains neither
the farmers and the small bust
ness man. 1t is only the pre-
ferred that gets the dividend.
The common must pay for the
gains.
When You go to the store and
buy any article do you not pay
all of the costs of producing and
selling that article? And if the
labor costs or any other cost
are raised, do you not pay more?
Have not these so called social
gains raised the cost of produc-
ton If the costs We're lower
would not the goods sell for
less
All special privilege. sdvan-
tage, and even protection. or
price maintenance is detrimen-
tai 10 the balance Of the people.
but not many Of the electorate
understand this. They believe
that If the government makes il
easier for some groups to get a
higher living standard. this
alone will help all labor. To
them IL is a battle between capt.
tai and labor. You are on one
side or the other, and II one divi-
sion of workers gains an sdvan-
tase, II is hailed as a victory
for the side Of labor. They think
that higher living standards de-
ponds on liberal labor legisla-
ton. and the activity of the
labor unions. Only small per-
eentage understand that higher
living standards for the workers.
and farmers as a whole. depends
entirely on work. an increased
production OF goods and services
in the nation. for they must get
more goods and services in order
10 live better You do not get
more production working less. II
Is possible 10 starve on money.
II the electorate really under
stood this principal. the organ
lied groups that are now. and
have for many years. debating
the policy OF the government.
would soon lose their influence.
II is ignorance of fundamentals
that enslaves the majority II
the politicians OF both parties
were really sincere in their de-
sire 10 help the farmers. and
farm labor. they would try 10
force the prices OF manufactured
goods down instead OF oontin-
ually raising costs Of production
which any fool should know viii
raise prices. Politics has ruined
the farmers. The main idea has
been. TO keep a majority OF the
people satisfied. The balance do
not count
OSCAR c. ERICKSON.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-07

Johnny when ne has the
measles.
The auto shop class at Lin
coin high evening school huns
with activity. as do the other
courses offered in art and sheet
metal work. air conditioning and
refrigeration. diesal engine. cleo
trio arc welding. machine shop.
wood shop, electric shop, and
mechanical drawing.
Or mother may have a hobby
Glasses ere offered in home
decoration, art, gardening, knit
ting. and sewing.
Big brother may go 10 take
the aviation course. or il ne and
big sister want to be office
workers, they may take the
courses offered in commercial
work, especially those in the
use of modern office machines.
Grandma and grandpa may go
because they want to be citi-
zens. There are two citizenship
classes offered, both Monday
and Thursday evenings.
Many soldiers are attending
because Uncle Sam suddenly
took them from high schools
and colleges. They go TO make
up high school credits. And
there are those who like to sing
or speak in public. There are
classes for those too.
II is truly cosmopolitan
gathering at Lincoln high.
where classes are offered on
Monday Tuesday. Wednesday
and Thursday evenings. En-
rollment has already reached
2.3Os.
The new semester opens on
January 6. and new students
may enroll al that time.
Tuition is free. One dollar IS
charged in classes where labora-
tory equipment Is used and one
dollar deposit is required for
each book issued The book fee
is returned az the end Of the
semester. March p.
W. ?. WAGLEY.
Night School Principal.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-07
Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes THINGS

To receive attention IN tn. roll
umn letters must Eivs name and
address OF writer Onlv initials
vii be published shen rec uested
Mr.. Fixit: Replying 10 Mrs.
ID. " inquiry about floral ma
tional emblems. here II one:
France has the lily. England the
rose; and everyone knows where
the shamrock grows. The Scotch
have the thistle that grows on
the hill. hut Americas emblem -
the 81 bin. But why the q. :.
should always he called Amer
lea" has always puzzled me.
MRS. y. VI. VI.
Home, Wash.
Thanks. friend. for your con-
tribution. always wondered
whether 81 bill was flora" or
fauna " The America" prob
ably was by-product Of an in
feriority complex during the ma
tons infancy.
Mr.. Fixit: How long must one
he resident Of the state of
Washington to draw AN old age
pension MRS. LEI.
Five out OF the last nine years.
The person must. Of course. quail
ify In other respects as well.
MIR. Fixit: Who succeeded Jim
Farley ~ postmaster general of
the Us G.JT.
Frank e. Walker. a business
man and friend OF President
Roosevelt.
Mr.. Fixit: Exactly what Ia
gelatin composed of
ESTHER.
IL is animal jelly, glutinous
product of animal tissues, ten
dons. bones. etc. obtained by
hard boiling in water II is pro-
TEN in character. Purified. the
edible variety you probably
know; just gelatin. from the
same sources, il a principal in
gredient in glue and in isinglass
and is important in photography,
bacteriology and other sciences.
Mr.. Fixit: DO ! have Ia have
n birth certificate To get nm old
age pension: II has been only
since 1908 or whereabouts that
they have kept IA record of births,
so don't know whether l could
get one. n not, do 1 have tn
make affidavit or what do I have
To do? MRS. NJ. i. NJ.
You must have good evidence
of your age and place of birth.
The birth certificate would be
best, you don't say what state
you came from. but it's possible
there is a record. Otherwise. il
would be necessary TO get other
evidence. by affidavit. However,
before you start that. make a
contact at the Pierce County
Welfare office. They will advise
what Is necessary.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-07

sion of her dance, she filings the
ragged fur to the floor where.
To the amazement of all. it gets
up and dances a jig. It's her pet
maltese terrier. "Stinky" She
also wears him about her neck
or draped over an arm.
Tomorrow: America Invaded.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-07

Editor. The Times: The rest
OF the family go 10 night school.
Dad goes 10 learn how 10 repair
the family Jallopy-Mother may
20 70 take Home nursing. 50
that she car better care for
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-07
LIVING FURPIECE

Shoe ked stares frequently
greet Miss Marion Lewis. Holly
wood dancer. when she appears
in specially number with
ragged furpiece about her
shoulders But at the conclu-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-07
SO THEY SAY

Isn't il possible TO put the de-
fence on q war basis. even II We
are al peace Defense Commis-
sioner William s. knudsen.
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SEA- ,yZ2z2s = 81

children. have ssssssinated per-
sons suspected Of being Republic
cans. have tortured and shot
prisoners while In stody,
adopting the subterfuges Of re-
fusal to halt and attempting %
escape and have attributed 70
alleged Sim Fein extremists the
British assassination Of promi-
nent Irish Republicans.
That house burning and wan
ton destruction of villages and
cities nv Imperial British forces
under Imperial British Officers
have been countenanced and
ordered by officials of the Brit
iSh Government. and elaborate
provision BY gasoline sprays
and bombs has been made In a
number of instances for syste-
matte incendiarism a. part Of
plan of terrorism.
That campaign for the de-
struction Of the means OF ex-
istence Of the Irish people has
been conducted by the burning
Of factories. cresmeries. crops
and farm implements. and the
shooting OF farm animals This
campaign is carried on regard
less Of the political views 81
their owners. and results IN
widespread and acute suffering
among women and children"
The report also contains
sworn statements of individuals
who were subjected to extreme
torture and who witnessed their
associates handcuffed and bavo-
neted to death and in con-
GLIDING para graph says:
ut would appear IN your
commission that the Imperial
British army in Ireland has been
guilty Of proved excuses not
Incompatible In degree and kind
with those alleged in the Bryce
report on Belgian atrocities
committed nv the Imperial
German army"
A comment In connection
with the report points out that
before William Allen White was
taken over" by the internal
tiona lists to propaganda
America for war" his editorials
in the Emporia, Kan. Gazette.
as late as June, 1889. referred
IN the talk Of England fighting
for democracy as window
dressing"
Though there is no such refer
ence in the record Of the Defend
America committee. the belief
has been expressed that one OF
the reasons for the White resig-
nation was the predominsnce Of
the thought expressed in his
Emporia Gazette editorials and
his remembrance of the findings
OF the American Commission on
Ireland on which he served 20
years ago.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-07
TopAY's COMMON ERROR

Do not say, Having come Of
age. I took my son into partner
ship" say. 7 took my son into
partnership when ne came 81
age"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-07
An Inside Picture of Finan.
cial and Political America
LIC H T

WASHINGTON New Dealers have reluctantly sur
rendered the realization that the wars impact will
strip off-at least temporarilymany economic gains of
the last eight years Their only hope is that they can
preserve and extend certain advances the social
ufolfo
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-07

in 1912. Perhaps ne knew much
which he thought should be car
ried to the grave.
Private airplane mannfactur-
ers are concerned lest they he
rushed into headlines over eX-
pansion by political and military
exigencies or ny officialdom s
ignorance of their peculiar prob
lens. More waste than haste
will result. they maintain, under
such a program. II accounts for
the obso!ence of many planes
now "oiling out of their fac
tories.
The mere doubling of floor
space and of the labor force will
not provide an equal increase IN
production. The new workers
must be trained. and for while
there Is apt to be letdown
rather than stepup. The new
machinery may have bugs
that must he eliminated. There
il shortage of managerial
brains as well as OF skilled abor.
In short, too sudden an expan-
sion will tend to thin out the
human and material oontribu-
tons to plane making.
The industry has not vet re-
covered rom the growing pains
OF the period since Germany at
tackled Poland. 16 months ago.
In that time it has doubled its
floor space and has a similar
CUNT under construction.
Some factories have increased
personnel by as much as 200 per
cent. Like r human being. the
industry needs time for readjust-
ment to this overnight growth.
But its leaders are having trou-
BILE selling this idea TO the offie-
ial re-srmers.
Word that three of so over
age destroyers turned over TO
Britain still languish al Halifax
disturbs both our navy and state
department people, though for
different reasons. The sailors
and the diplomats offer quaint
considerations for the failure to
throw these ships into the Battle
of Britain.
Canadian sources hint that
they have not been ferued across
for lack OF sufficient crews. II
true. that tends 10 implement
the WHIT. House-State Depart
ment argument that England
must nave either American
warships or conveys II points
10 an eventual need for men as
well as vessels point nobody
at Washington cares 10 concede.
But our diplomats insist that
England has plenty OF active or
reserve crews that will take
over the destroyers in due time.
The navy has a more plausible
explanation for the presence Of
these ships on this side Of the
water. They conflde that al least
u Of me so were not even sea
worthy and were unfit for use
even on patrol They are sur
priseo that the hatch apparently
discarded by the British isn't
larger.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-07

The Dry Bones Rattle
Ominously
Irish Report Reveals a
Different England
Things Seem 70 Have
Changed in 20 Years
TRY BONES OF 20-yesr-old
IL skeleton have been dragged
out Of the closet by report in
a recent issue Of the Congress
sional Record The rafting has
an ominous sound that IS dis
pleasing to members OF the Com
mittee to Defend America BY
Aiding the Allies
The report deals with activi-
ties of the American Commits
sion on Ireland OF which William
Allen White was a member The
commission was organized 10 in
vestigate conditions in Ireland in
connection with the home rule
campaign.
What makes the report par
ticulsrly interesting Is that 1t ap-
peared in the Congressional Rec
ord Just before Mr. White an
nounced his resignation as chair
man of the Committee TO Defend
America by Aiding the Allies.
There is no connection. Of course,
between the two Incidents. but
there is wide difference be-
tween the England pictured in
the Irish report and the Eng
land for which Nh Whites new
committee seeks United States
aid.
BY the Committee to Defend
America by aiding the Allies,
England is represented a.
great democracy and the strong
hold of liberty and Justice. In
stead of the defender of liberty
and justice. excerpts from the re-
port written 20 years ago re-
present England as opposed to
democracy and the liberty and
Justice which 1t IL supposed to
represent.
According to summary Of
the report. the Commission found
that the Irish people are de-
prived of the protection of
British law, 10 which they would
he entitled as subjects of the
British King. They are likewise
deprived of the moral protection
granted by international law, to
which they would be entitled as
belligerents. They are at the
mercy OF Imperial British forces,
which. acting contrary both TO
all law and TO all standards of
human conduct. have instituted
in Ireland a terror, the evidence
regarding which seems to prove:
That the Imperial British
Government has created and in
PRODUCED into Ireland a force Of
ri least $4,000 men. MANY Of
them youthful and inexperienced.
and some nj them convicts, and
has melted that force tn I'M
bridled violence.
That Imperial British forces
in Ireland have indiscriminately
killed innocent men. women. and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-07

British women are highly het up Germany's ruth
less bombings The Sptfires the better!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-07
BROOkIYN

BROOkLYN
Strange as 1t seems, AZ years
ago Brooklyn n Y. was the
fourth largest L. S city in point
Of population. Today is no long
er exists as a city. 1t forms an
important borough OF Greater
New York City.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-07

This country is almost the last citadel of independent,
scholarshp.-Gov. Lehman of New York.
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NIGHT SCHOOL WILL
REOPEN ON JAN. 6

OSCAR c. ERICKSON
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-24

and state officials; educating,
teaching professions and trades;
clerical and secretarial work,
conferences.
DEC. IS TO JAN. OF
Cdpricorn-New developments
very much to the fore and sub
stantial improvements in real
estate, building, government con-
tracts are indicated.
JAN &c TO FEB. 30
Aqudrius Without hurting
your business interests, give
some time to healthy, pleasant
diversion. All wholesome ac-
tivities are favored, though
moderation is advised.
FEB. FL TO MARCH 90
Pisces A combination Of
benefic aspects, particularly
after midday, favor your private
interests, romance, domesticity,
health, sports, entertainment,
important business, travel.
A CHILD born on this day.
Fond Of adventure pioneer at
heart, daring, very quick and
bright mentally. An eventful life
ahead. Should be given sturdy
religious training for this is the
balance wheel needed through
life.
by King Features sypd., In.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-24
Market Report

THE FIRST reports from
the Federal Department of
Agriculture indicate that
the turkey crop for the ma
ton as a whole will be about
the same as last year.
Quite heavy supplies Of
table and juice grapes are
arriving daily from Cali
fornia, according to the De-
troit Municipal Bureau of
Markets. These are a well
come addition 10 the I'M
usually short crop of local
grown fruit.
THE BEST meat buys for
the weekend, say dealers,
are In pork loins and hind
quarter cuts of beef.
Beef, veal and lamb prices
have remained about the
same as last week.
FISH IN general show a
somewhat lower price range
fhis week. Blue pike, Sanger
pike and perch from Lake
Erie are more plentiful than
last week. and fresh lake
herring are coming into the
market. There is also a
small supply Of trout and
whitefish.
Gel cry, HUBBARD
SQUASH, apples and sweet
potatoes are plentiful.
There Is a moderate guam
tity of beets, broccoli, cram
berries and oranges.
The supply of avocadoes,
+, green beans and tomatoes II
rather limited.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-24
Booklet News

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-24
MARCH n TO APRIL 20

MARCH 81 TO APRIL 20
Ayiss--Finances and business
transactions may run up against
some snags 20 you who are in
the midst Of them be patient and
keep q level head. Personal in
terests are favored.
APRIL 81 TO MAY 20
Taurus - A rather tricky
morning. Don't ponder too long
over decisions, especially when
opportunities are In the balance.
MAY ~ TO JUNE 81
Gsmixi-Looks like q promis-
ing day for your plans and par
ticular interests. Gains from
unexpected channels likely. So
cial affairs and business can
walk hand In hand to good
advantage hers.
JUNE ~ TO JULY %
Canoer-Stars are more gen.
erous TO you during the after
noon and evening. Take time TO
look carefully over plans and the
situation in general before pro-
cecding. Interesting events for
p. m.
JULY ~ TO AUG. %
Leo-Born after August z?
Then you'll need TO curtail over
enthusiasm lest you be led TO
errors. All Leoites: A smooth
disposition is the big need for
your day to prove friendly.
AUG. IS TO SEPT. IS
Virgo - Strong interest in
what you plan Tor what is
planned for you) today is the
punch needed To get desired re-
suits.
SEPT. IL TO OCT. rs
Libro-Don't sidestep the plain
facts whatever the issue or ac-
tivity. Sincerity Of purpose and
an earnest desire to win will put
you in the winners class this
generally friendly day.