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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-06

man. unwilling to shoulder the
overwhelming responsibilities Of
his office. Now. however. although
his friends and enemies may dis
agree bitterly about his abilities,
no one need doubt he has the
necessary force at his command.
He has gone through an exceed
ingly difficult period. which began,
according 10 those close TO him,
with the fail Of France. Frances
fall, 40 sudden and so complete.
disappointed the hopes on which
his policy had been founded. The
surprise and shock seem TO have
exhausted him mentally. And the
tlredness OF his mind expressed
itself IN many ways - his early
slowness with the emergency de-
tense program. ms temporary
willingness 10 make concessions TO
the isolatlonlsts. even his strange
joking with the British and French
ambassadors. when Lord Lothian
and Count DE Saint Quentin came
to make last appeal for aid for
the French.
Many Disturbed
After his denomination he shook
off his mental exhaustion, but the
effort Of managing the campaign
and the nations affairs induced a
physical exhaustion even more
serious IN It's results. BY election
day, his last reserves were used
up.
In the ensuing month many men
who work with him were gravely
disturbed by the complete absence
Of his accustomed vitality, and by
his preference for deferring diff
cult decisions. He himself must
have known something was wrong
for he Degsn taking long afternoon
rests for the first time in his life
as president. II WAS because he
knew something WAS wrong that
he insisted on making a real vaca-
ton Of his cruise aboard the TIs-
ealoosa- And IL vas the vacation
cruise which restored him a.
though by magic. He - now his
old self. quick, v.nturesoms. bold
as ever
As all who heard him Sunday
night must know. he IL also IN a
fighting mood. HIS fighting mood
in the past have seldom been his
best. for he has habit Of mingling
pertoual with political animositiss.
But this particular fighting
mood IL more lik. the mood Of
1888. when he found a country
that seemed 10 be crumbling into
ruin. snd chesrfully took help
from any quarter to shore up the
supports. he Ii gfaysr than b.
Was In thoes day.. is. inclined "a
shock casual visitors with mid
CRISIS talk Of trivial. comfortable
things. and far less reliant On his
politicians airs and srscss. In
bis private talk. as In his Sunday
night speech. ne i content 10 stat.
facts plainly ard forcibly. with
out those lltti. dramatic under
uninRs and Hsfhal orna manhattan.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-06
JANIS yIziaaD HsLD

Dbaesns messages acflbDisd on
downtown public iayniory walls
landed James wizard. az. Route
?. Box S05. Tacoma. IN ibs county
jail saturday. charged with sian.
dering a woman Bal vas sst a.
- 600.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-06

North kltssr unlar hiah school.
tI7t 900. reaisnes stnaoo. rort
Townsend. tiTt. 90 ulxh line.
tzzT 600. Mountain View. $50 ono.
boulevard Park. ~ 900. sunny
dale. ST 600 Anglia Lake. sts.-
200. l.sks ftufien. 200. D~s
Aolnss. tss.o 900. Dupont. sios.-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-06

for which ne used to have a weak
meas.
The substance of his fighting
mood IL simple. As one Of his
closest associates put II:
lie thinks the future Of the
United states a. a nation. Of
the freedom and decenries
that make this nation what u
l., and probably of what We
call civilization In IN. world
depend ON the people Of the
United States facing the facts
Of their situation. lie In de-
termIned that the people shall
face the facts. without the
wishful thinking that In the
terrible disease Of all democ-
raeies. And he IL determined
that after the facts are faced.
they shall he dealt with cour-
aKeousIy and firmly"
Ills night therefore right or
wrong. Will be against all those
who say. things are not So bad
as they seem. Germany IL no
danger. And even II you think
Hitler dangerous let us be prac-
teal about this matter. Let IA
realize there II little We can do.
and wash our hands Of H."
Important Fight
II il hard thing FOR him that
In his eighth year. In the most
demanding office In the world he
should simultaneously face the
most important fight. and the
most complex administrative task
Of his eAreer. He seems 10 under.
stand the need 10 conserve him.
self. for he has recently delegated
10 members OF his cabinet and his
personal staff every responsibility
which 10 not directly connected
with foreign policy or the defense
program.
Those two great problems are
his only prs-occupation RE starts
work on them ~ his morning hour
after breakfast in bed. spends ell
day comforting about them. gen
orally invites some one interested
IN them 20 Join him In his after
noon swim. and reads reports on
them until II IL time 20 70 b. bed
again.
Work His life
Work 10 almost hla whole life
croNds Of people pass through me
White House. but they are work
for him. IS any on. can tell who
watches him gtimiy gathering has
forces 20 say goodbye 70 the crowd
after a state dinner. he has bis
friends. rome u them intimate
but they are chiefly members of
hls staff. personsRss ~ the admin
latfatiOn. or private advisers Ike
Harry Hopkins
Indeed. the only companion Sho
never tsiks shop with him - his
scotiis. Falla. named after rather
dlsreputasls Delsno sncsstor.
whom he keeps AZ his aide al day
and every day
Copyright. 1901
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-06
Markets of q
Glance
Nnaa

stocks: FIRM in moderate trad
ing.
Bonds; Higher. I 5 govern
msnts irregular.
Curb stocks; Firm
Foreign exchange: Steady
Cotton: Firm.
Wheat: Up - 10 = cent
Corn: Up a 70 :.
Rubber: Easy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-06
I. Y. CURB STOCKS

cla9nx Prices Punished ~
LNsn Nlttsf q Company
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-06
SATURDAYS QUOTATIONS.

touotAtions courtesy Dean writer
Co washington Bids. members
New York Stock Exchange
High Low Cio<e
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-06
Industrial Average Hits
New High Since Nov. Is

DOW JONES AVERAGES
SATURDAY
Industrial 49,. ls2.t., no oil
Rail ......... $50. up o.oi
Itlity ....... 1890. of o.os
SIS stocks 49,. 4t.os. up 0.0s
Stock sales Appropriated $50, 900
shares Saturday compared with
50 600 in the short session the sat
urdav before. Curb stock sales
Saturday were 66 900 shares
against 2Os 900 the preceding sat
urday.
NEW YORk Stocks extended
Fridays gains IN moderate trading
Saturday and the industrial aver
age rose TO new high since
Nov. 10
Small losses wer. noted in L. s.
Steel. Crysler and General Motors.
Many other leaders had small
gains. Best gains were made in
special issues and some made new
highs. Oils we're particularly
active. Socony-Nacuum featured
In turnover.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-06

AEON Quarter Neon Quarter
Jan n Jan $ Jan - Jan 20
Data supplied D. L = Weather
bureau Department O. Commerce..
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-06

ported by this country last year
than in any since the influx
started in 1884. As a result, Uncle
Sans gold hoard amounts TO about
S22, 900, 900 900 compared with
SIT $4,000 900 this time last year.
The total is Z per cent OF all the
known world monetary gold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-16
TORRINCTON FIRM NAMED DEFENDANT
Local Man Asks Damages of SlO,OOO for Injuries
 Suffered in Fall

Ernest V. Stuart of Waterbury yesterday brought civil action to recover damages of Sl0,000 from the Torrington Company of Torrington, in Litchileld superior court. The plaintiff charges that on and prior to August 27. l940, the defendant concern maintained near Its factory buildings, . drain covered with an iron grating under and adjoining its railroad sidetracks, and that sev- eral bars were missing from the grating.
 Stuart, @ member of the railroad switching crew, on the above date was asked to switch cars for the Torrington Company, 1t is alleged and while about to do so, his right foot slipped through the opening in the grating, and he was hurled to the ground.
 As a result of the fall. Stuart claims, he sustained a fracture ol the right leg, incurred considerable pain and medical expense, and was unable to work for 8 considerable time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-16
The Air Raid Warden What Warden Must Know - What He Must
 Do = His Equipment

been damaged, electric cables broken or sewers put out of commission. It lists fires started by mcendiafy bombs or otherwise and tells whether they are major or minor fires, It must indicate streets which arc closed by shell oraters or debris and might hinder the services get ting to the damage.
 After this report Is sent, war den must assist in dealing with cas- ualties and damage until skilled help arrives. Then he must search every inch of his district for time bombs, uneXploded shells or fallen aircraft. He must locate shelter for the homeless and food for the hun gry.
 A warden must be an expert in the principles of blackout; not only seeing that every building in his area is completely black from the outside, but aiding his neighbors in all their blackout problems and tel- ling them the best and most econD omical way to get the desired results, He must be able to assist in select- homes of his district: seeing that these rooms are properly reinforced, equipped and protected from flying fragments,
 If there should be . time bomb or any poison gas In his district, the warden must know how large an area to evacuate and must assist the police in seeing that all civil- ians are evacuated from the danger zone.
 When 0 warden goes on duty, he rather resembles Q walking Christ mas tree, with all his equipment hung on him. He must wear a steel helmet, and e translucent eye shade is a great protection, keeping out fragments Of glass and shells and also the terrific amount of dust par ticles that are caused by falling masonry. Around his waist he has Q small first aid kit, hung on. Q webbing belt; to this belt are at. tached his notebook and pencil and his pad of warden's report forms. A shaded electric torch usually hangs from his belt, too. He wears on arm paflQ showing ttlhJ HIS IS dH AA EaA0 warden. Around his neck hangs a police whistle; and, if he Is smart, an ordinary rubber eraser, through which he has bored a hole and run a string. This eraser he puts between his teeth when the bombs fall; this keeps his mouth open, saving his ear drums, and also preventing his teeth from clamping together with the blast. In his hand, or hanging to his betl is rattle or other in- strument, for giving Q local gas warning, if necessary.
 A warden mst always be patient, polite, good-tempered and able to "take 1t on the chin" from his sup erior officers, the civilian services workin gin his district or the people he trying to help. There is no glamor connected with the warden's Job; 1t is just appallingly hard work, He Is nearly always dead tired and hungry, but he must carry on until all is serene again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-16
SECOND OFFENDER
 GETS JAIL TERM

Maurice Grant, "A. today pleaded guilty to a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor at criminal session of common pleas court, and was sentenced to 60 days in jail by Judge Walter M. Pickett. At the opening session of the criminal term last Tuesday, the accused had pleaded not guilty, and requested trial by jury. It was the second time Grant had been convicted cf the same charge.
 Alfred Robitaille. also accused of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor, was fined $l0O and costs. Last week Judge Pickett granted a contin- uance until today in this case.
 Salvatore Santora and Alessan- dro J. Caputo, both charged with keeping alcoholac liquor with in- tent to sell, pleaded not guilty, and requested a jury trial. The case was continued indefinitely.
 A bond posted for the appear ance of Charles Hosier. charged with operating motor vehicle without license, was called, when the accused failed to appear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-16
HELEN HAUGH
 P.T.A. SPEAKER
Crosby Teacher Discusses Modern Child Problems
 in Naugatuck

Naugatuck, Sept. 16-A number o1 new members joined the NauZatucls Parent Teachers association at its first meeting of the fall held last night at the domestic science room in the high school. The atteN- dance was the best since the ere ganization was started here.
 Miss Helen Haugh, Crosby high school teacher, gave an interesting talk on problems of the modern child. She pointed out children must be treated as individuals. She also stressed the need today of skilled mechanical workers.
 The program for the coming year was announced. pr. Margaret Gil- dea of the Waterbury Mental Hys giene clinic, heaed psychiatrlst in the clinic, will be the speaker at the next meeting of the associa- ton to be held Monday, October l3. pr. Gildea will discuss the work at the clinic.
 Mrs. Philip E. Rice introduced tha speaker last night. Mrs. Clarence Is- bell, president, presided.
 The next meeting will be ct the Hop Brook school. It is planned to hold meetings at various schools 50 that parents can become acquainted with the teachers and with the schools.
 hv tha OsavaYaa Traffic Affairs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-16

dashing cavalry leader has been able to transfer the larger part of his army east of the Dnleper.
 It also Is significant that, de- spite the tremendous breadth of the front, Budenny in the south has been able to keep in contact with Marshal Semyon TimoShenko In the center and Timoshenko has maintained touch with Marshall Klementi Voroshilov in the north.
 The Soviet position, therefore, Is much better than most of the military experts of western Europe and the United States foresaw when Hitlers onslaught began.
 Grave Mistake In Delay
 Nevertheless, foreign observers be- lieve Britain and the United States would be making a grave mistake If they felt they could take theIr time pumping supplies into the so- vet Union.
 In the past i3 weeks the Red army has had to stand up to the greatest weight of metal and man. power that any army has faced In history.
 Hitler has thrown 200 or more divisions, including 20 to 30 ar- mored divisions, against the Rus- SianS In attacks so heavy and co sustained as to be without par- allel.
 At the same time an air force even greater In numbers than the armada which attacked Britain . year ago has been hurled against Soviet defenses.
 The expenditure of material on both sides has been colossal,
 Beth Have Lost Plenty
 The SoViets estimate that tho Germans have lost thousands of tanks and planes as well as B. 000,0o0 men killed and wounded.
 On the other hand they admit that they themselves have lost thousands of tanks and planes and large numbers of killed and wound ed.
 Hitler not only has the huge German arms industry with which to make up hiS losses of material but also the great skoda works Of Czechoslovakia and the industries of France, Italy Belgium and Hol. land-backed by the raw material resources of the bulk of the Euro, pean continent.
 The soviets have their new fac. tories in the Urals which Hitler hardly can hope to touch but the United States and British arms industries have an important role to play to offset certain losses.
 The speed and quantity of sup- port sent the Soviet Should help to determine whether Hitler at last will be forced to wage war on two major fronts next spring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-16
ALIEN CHILDREN
 MUST OBEYLAW
All l4-Years of Age Must Report to Be Finger
 printed

Local post office officials today corroborated statement issued by the Federal Immigration and Natur- alization at Hartford that alien children reaching the age of IA are not appearing for finger printing in accordance with the terms of the Registration Act of 1940.
 According to the law, all aliens over the age of IA must appear in person to be finger-printed, and to supply pertinent information about themselves and their occupations, The greater part of this registration was done last year between August and December, headquarters in Wa terbury being on the second floor of the post office. During that reg istration period parents of alien children under IA registered for them by proxy. This procedure, however did not relieve the children from the obligation of register ing in person within 30 days after their 14th birthday.
 Postal officials here say that very few alien children have come to the post office for registration since last December, when the original period ended. They point out that the act of l940 is still in force, and that such children who have reached the age of IA since last December must appear for registration, or else be liable for a 1000 fine or six months in jail,
 The probability is that registra- ton officials will be lenient with those who have thus far failed to register, on the assumption that they were not aware of the necessity provided they make their appear ance soon, in conformity with the terms of the act.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-16

The upset in the NaI time soheo" ule Is underlined by the conference arranged by London and Washing ton which soon will discuss In Mos- COW the supply of war materials to the Soviet Union.
 This conference gives the real on. swer to one of the most vital ques- tons of the war: Can Hitler win this year9
 The answer is implicit in the pur- pose of the conference, which is to arrange long term movement Of sup- plies and war materials which would be polntless unless Russia was pre- pared and expected to fight long time.
 Confidence In Russia
 Foreign observers with whom l have talked here are uniformly con- fident of Russia's ability to continue the war. Like their colleagues in London they believe Hitlers time table has been upset and that his operations are not, in the phrase of the Nad high command proceed ing according to plan.
 Before I left London c month ago a representative of Q nation whose Intelligence service accurate ly forecast the German attack on the Soviet Union said that the German general staff at the start of the campaign expected to smash the Red army in two months.
 From other diplomats and milis tary men in London obtained similar reports of German expecta- tons.
 Tho end of the third month of the war Is approaching, however, and Soviet forces, though pushed far back from their original posi-. tons, have slowed greatly the Na2i Sate Of progress.
 Despite the depth of their thrust across the limitless Russian plains, Hitlevs mechanized and motorized legioGis are, In fact, behind t.e timetable of Napoleon'S foot-slog. ging soldiers who left Poland In 1872 on Q date only two days Ats ter that of Hitler's start and poured into Moscow on Sept. i4l
 NazIs None Too Sure
 Two months ago the German high command announced that the way was clear to Moscow, Leningrad and Kiev.
 Later, when these key cities re. malned in Soviet hands the Ger. mans said they were not aiming at mere territorial gains but ct the destruction of the Red army.
 I have not met anyone In Mos. COW who believes that the Red army has been destroyed or that at Is near destruction.
 The mArshals of Josef Stalin - like the Russian generals who faced Napoleon-haye succeeded in with drawing their troops without dis- aStrous losses.
 The Germans have made their greatest threat to date against Marshal Semyon Budenny's army af thA ugAatAVVa TYlkTaiNA hut fha
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-16
DEBISSCHOP WINS
 COURT DECISION

A motion to open judgment and extend the law-day to November IS, filed by Charles J. DeBisschop in superior court, was granted to- day by Judge John A. Cornell.
 DeBisschop stated that on March II, l94l. c judgment for foreclosure had been entered against him. and in favor of the Waterbury Trust company, and that law day had been set for September IS.
 The defendant claims that there is substantial equity in the property in question, and that negotiations are in progress to refinance and re- deem the real estate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-16
PLUMBERS BEFORE
 BOARD OF WORKS

W. L. Harmonay, master plumber, and J. L. Engel, journeyman, both of New York, who are directing plumbing installations at the de- fense housing projects at Hamilton avenue and Long Hill road, are to appear before the board of public works tonight to show cause why their licenses should not be revoked.
 Plumbing Inspector James R. Walker is the complainant. He charges that installations at the projects are below standard and in violation of the city ordinance.
 The works board will open bids for construction of a chlorination plant and pumping station at Nor ris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-16
BAZAAR OPENING
 VERY SUCCESSFUL
Mayor Attends Opening Night Features; Canning
 Classes Forming
Washington Hill

The Bazaar sponsored by Wash ington Park Community Club got under way last night with what promises to be e huge success. Everyone was out last night and the parade was only the beginning of a big week for the resident of the "Hill". The East End Community Club showed their usual community spirit by sending their drum corps to take part in the parade, St, Stan- islaw's Drum Corps was also in the lineup and Troop of Washington Park,
 The line of march was cut down, owing to the fact that the men thought 1t too long for the young sters and instead of 4tiarching along Lounsbury avenue, they came up Washington street to Baldwin then to the grounds for the bazaar ct the corner of Madison and Bald win.
 Mayor Vincent A. scully didn't forget to attend even though he had two previous engagements. All the members of the club, while they haven't taken an active part in the festivities of the club of late, were all on hand to give their hearty sup port and to help the committee in any way they could. The old say ing, many hands make work light" stood in right last evening,
 The free act, which Is featured every evening was given a big hand, There will be just as many turn out this evening,
 The W. P. A. Education Project with headquarters in Crosby High school, announces taht classes will be held this fall in canning in the Washington Park Community House,
 Tn the interests of national and state defense, the homemakers of Waterbury are urged to buy, use and can fruits and vegetables for future use. While these foods may be had just now in unlimited quantities at reasonable prices, there will be a gradual increase in price, Home makers should therefore, buy now in preparation for the canning classes Miss Ann Ryan Is planning on hay ing classes two afternoons week
 People interested in these canning classes may register by phoning Crosby High School 5-ll73-or in contacting Miss Ryan. Miss Ryan will also have sewing class - for mak- ing slipcovers, and Upholstery class later in the season. Right now, she plans to have canning classes at Washington Park Community House Monday and Wednesdays - any, one interested should register as soon as possible.