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Evening star., 1941-06-21

Are you sure you aren't a vice.
squad man in disguise?"
That brought a laugh from the
gathered tables.
Not tonight" Locke assured her
gravely.
He knew now where every one was
going. The gambling tables were
somewhere in the back. He shrugged
lightly and leaned toward Janielle.
You had better slip me that $40
for expenses, darling" he whispered.
The rest of the crowd were filing
after the black-haired, easy-smillng
man whom some one had mentioned
as being Eric Farrell.
Janielle, said sagely, I'm afraid
that $40 wouldn't last long in where
we're going. but here it is. Don't
waste it." She said the last with a
little mirthless smile. Locke slanted
his eyes down at her Wonderingly.
An Elaborate Layout.
He put his hand down at his side
to receive the money she slipped
into his palm.
i won't squander it," he said,
earnestly ironic.
They arose together and followed
the rest of the crowd.
The gambling layout was ornate.
Roulette wheels. dice. poker tables,
faro tables, all the necessary instru-
mentS to separate a man from his
money. Locke corrected himself
gently and added a man and a
woman to his last thought, for there
we're as many bare arms and smooth
backs as there were dinner -jacketed
and tail-frocked men.
He took Janielle to one side. Il
think I'll wander around and look
the place over" he said. Il would
like to get some of the expressions
on the faces" He had spoken en-
tirely automatically, forgetting for
the moment what he was supposed
to be. He caught the surprised ex-
preston on Janielle's face and he
realized the import of his words. He
added hastily, grinning little, so
I can paint them sometime, you
know"
He wandered about for a half
hour. More than one hard-eyed
guard watched him warily. Even
when he turned away, Locke could
sense their eyes upon him and the
hard muscles in his back twitched
spasmodically. There was no safety
here. Even if a man was lucky
enough to win, he could never be
sure of leaving with his money.
Locke thought that it was about
time to return to Janielle. He
tramped through two of the back
rooms and came out into a long
hardwood foored hallway. At that
moment he heard Janielle's voice
A Serious Threat.
What was she doing out here?
Locke looked around toward the
door he had just passed. The door
had not been completely closed: an
inch of light was showing dimly
Locke bent his long body, listening
g" but you said that you would
give father more time to get the
money" Janielle's voice was eX-
asperated. clipped short by defiant
! annoyance.
Another voice broke in; mans
voice. hard, f1inty-edged and cut
ting. My dear Miss Merrill, thai
was three weeks ago. He apparently
hasn't bothered himself about thai
debt since then. Now I need his
money and need it quick"
Janielle's voice changed 1t was
uncertain now, containing faint
Evening star., 1941-06-21
F. H. A. Defense Housing
Plan Goes Forward

Private home construction under
the program of the Federal Housing
Administration, responding to de-
fense needs, will approximate 100,-
900 units in the first half of 194l,
a gain of 25 per cent over last year,
Administrator Abner H. Ferguson
announced today.
Through June IA about $4,000
homes had been started under F..
H. A. inspection and construction in
the ensuing two weeks will bring
the total close to the 100000 mark.
During the first six months of 1910
Evening star., 1941-06-21

said a little sharply. She moved
slim hands up to her face. Locke
followed that movement, resting his
eyes on her smooth. white cheek.
He prodded her gently with his
next words. You will lose the first
round if you don't"
She turned her beautiful eyes di-
rectly upon him. You know so
much, don't you?" she flared.
Locke shrugged, inwardly pleased
at her sudden reaction. you've
succeeded in running yourself into
a hard stone wall thus far
We'll, let me butt my head in
peace!" She stood up and made
ready to go.
They we're in the Green Parrot
a hot night club in the theater dis
trict-only a short while before
Locke saw tall, heavy. dark-faced
man quickly glance over to the
table and then nod. Anne Ruther-
ford turned, companionably leaning
across Lance Whitney. Jim" she
called, Il just had to vouch for you.
Evening star., 1941-06-21

Lance. You two are quite alb
sorbed," he said.
Lance Whitney spoke up in half
hearted explanation, Il haven't
seen Janielle since before her cruise
We were good friends"
Janielle smiled at him. I'VE are
gradually getting back on that basis
again"
Locke sat down. You might as
we'll get used to me, Whitney" he
smiled, his teeth a distinct flash of
white behind a straight. steady
mouth. You're going to see a lot
of me from now on, you know"
JanIelle flashed questioning
glance at Locke. She said evenly,
But you really never know what
you are going to do next, do you,
darling?"
Il will for a while, anyhow"
Locke said amiably. He was re-
warded by the sudden froWn that
appeared on her smooth forehead.
Lance Whitney broke in. by the
way, old man, just what do you do
LOT IFlIlS
Locke looked at Janielle and he
grinned at the CONSERVATION he saw
there. "Well-"
Janielle interrupted nm quickly,
why, he is a painter, Lance. He
does illustrations, portraits, all that
sort of work
"Really?" Lance Whitney's eye
brows came together in a disap-
pointed frown. Locke almost laughed
aloud. How right she was Janielle
never guessed. He gazed at her
steadily, trying to show resentment
at her obvious intent.
At that moment Anne Rutherford,
tired of being ignored by Lance.
marched up to the three of them
and smiled down obliquely at Whit
ney.
Darling" she said, sweetly dam
gerous, don't you think that things
are little dull here? I mean why
don't We all pack up and run over
to the Green Parrot? I know this
is my own party, but we can have
some fun there and perhaps lose a
little money"
Locke watched them move away.
wondering at Whitney. He turned
to Janielle. Now what?" He found
himself watching her fine, gray
eyes.
I suppose we should 60" Janielle
Evening star., 1941-06-21

78,750 homes were started under
F. H. A. inspection, while in the
first half of 1889 the comparable
total was 81 500.
Mr.. Ferguson estimated that 10
per cent of the homes now being
built under the F. H A. program
are located in defense areas specific
ally designated by the President as
having present or impending acute
housing shortages. A substantial
proportion Of the remainder are To-
Gated in areas not legally so desig-
mated, but nevertheless important to
the defense program in an industrial
or an agricultural capacity. Thus
as much as IS or 80 per cent Of
these houses are related TO defense
needs.
Evening star., 1941-06-21
CHAPTER V.

CHAPTER V.
Locke was fascinated by the self
assured brlSkneSS of Janielles voice.
He thought that he could guess what
she was adroitly planning. She was
determined to win Lance Whitney
back; not to lose in this battle of
wits. Family, Locke was annoyed,
He glanced at Whitney and was
forced to smother grin.
There was a different gleam in
the mans eyes now: it had entered
and taken possession few mo-
ments before. Lance was watching
Janielle avidly, as though he had
lust met her. The arch of his eye
brows gave evidence to that.
Anne turned toward the guests
in the room. She moved purpose
fully across the living room, halting
finally at the piano She reached
over and tapped the piano player
on the shoulder. He glanced up and
listened.
Anne Rutherford faced around
The piano player struck a fanfare
No attention was paid to that. He
struck it again, this time running
crashing chords up the keys.
Anne's voice struck out over the
subdued murmu. Heads turned
toward her, searching eyes fastened
on her Crimsoned mouth.
every one! Please! I have an
announcement to make!"
She waited for quiet before speak
ing again. Locke turned his eyes
back to Janielle and when he saw
her surprise, he locked his Jaws in
q sudden unreaSoning resentment.
He could do nothing now. He con-
centrated his attention.
1T isn't often" Anne Rutherford
said, that a party like this can be
turned into something unexpected
But tonight I have learned that We
have the opportunity to announce
an engagement. You will all be
surprised I am sure"
Jan Loses the Control.
A clamor of voices arose. Anne
put up her hands.
"Janielle Merrill has just told
me that she is engaged to her COM
panion, James Locke You all met
Mr.. Locke earlier, but I am sure
you would like to see the couple
now"
1t was neat, Locke thought. He
turned toward Janielle. She was
Evening star., 1941-06-21
Hired Man ~
by Michael Storm

The story thus tar Locke AUen
Obq
then calling escort bureau For OF SIS
her at the Rocdnd Hotel and Wen appears appointed
time Locke startled to find her extremely beautiful
also extremely cOnemptuOuS OF James LOCkeS
NTH pdtrOntsng that
breakup uh Lance Whitney she took
to his part but before they enter the building Wee
the party held orcetuHy
detail
she the OF eUenng tells
and Rutherford that she
Evening star., 1941-06-21
Defense Homes Rushed

An average of 1000 defense homes
now are being placed under con-
struction every week in the United
States Housing Authority defense
program, Nathan Straus, admin
istrator, said today.
Evening star., 1941-06-21
Natures Children
Sagebrush
(Artemisia tridentata)

causing many home pasture to be-
come infested with their presence.
While this weed serves an excel
lent purpose in some places, it is far
from welcome In cultivated ground.
Evening star., 1941-06-21

PNAFORE CURTAINS-Heres clever trick with windows if
you are those who prefer light drapery the efficient
blinds These have the TRIM Stached appearance of
schoolgirls pnaore. Made of tissue gngham they will be
attractive for These also might used
little girls room in playroom.
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been received with enthusiasm.
Volunteer workers receive no
salary or commissions and must
pay all their own expenses. IN
GLIDING transportation and meals.
In the meantime. forces are
being marshaled and organized
under the direction of Mrs.
swayze. assisted by Mrs A. p.
Comfort. Recently appointed oolo-
nels include Mrs. c. p. Mcintyre.
district 10: Mrs. Edward Lewis.
district II. Mrs. C. Elmore Nc
Master. district II; Mrs. Frost
Snyder. district -; Mrs. George
Gilbert and Lieut.. Colonel Mrs. p.
L. Yount. district Il: Mrs. Gerald
waechter. district IS: Mrs. John
s. Baker. district is. and Mrs
Gerald Longstreth. Rainbow divi-
sion.
Captains Named
Coils. McMaster, Mcintyre. Bak-
er and Lewis have already ap-
pointed most Of their captains.
Captains under Mrs. McMaster IN
clude Mrs. L. F. Wing, Mrs. ]. o.
Laws, Mrs. A. r. Graham, Mrs.
ID. c. crawforth. Mrs. c. J. Cum
mings. Mrs Berry sugg. Mrs. J.
D. REGISTER, Mrs. c. ]. Shaw, Mrs.
Arthur Buchen. Mrs. c. G. Nolte.
and Mrs.. r. Christian. These cap
tsins. in turn. have charge of the
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following workers: Mrs. II. F.
Love. Mrs. Morton Gregory, Mrs.
o. G. Button. Mrs. Frank Merris,
Mrs. II. F. satterlee. Mrs. p. NJ.
Kenney. Mrs. I. J. Leonard, Mrs.
A. J. Graft. Mrs Harold r. Dahl.
Mrs. J. Robert Brooke. Mrs. G. z.
Vanguard. Mrs. Henry skramstad.
Mrs. u. McRae, Mrs. w. c. Theda
and Mrs. Godfrey Madsen.
Mrs. John S. Bakers district
lies outside Tacoma. A partial
list Of her captains includes Mrs.
Cyrus Happy. Gravelly lake; Mrs.
A. L. Schsrf and Mrs. Chester
Lindstrom. Veterans hospital and
American lake north; Mrs. Hiram
Argue. wildaire: Mrs. II. s. Doten.
Dekoven: Mrs. Weldon w. Pascoe.
Interlaaken drive: Mrs. L. L.
Drake and Mrs. Arthur Middleton.
Country club. American lake south
and military districts; Mrs. Fred
Conrad, Pacific highway: Mrs.
Joseph G. Fitch and Mrs. Eugene
Rose, Custer; Mrs. f. r. Pavy.
Day Island: Mrs. Fred Pnaum.
University Place; Mrs. Arthur
Norman, Lemons Beach and
Soundview; Mrs. Cooke, Stella
COON City; and Mrs. Clifford Oh
son. Falkland.
Others Named
Captains in Mrs. McIntyre's dis
trict 10 include Mrs. Irving Thorn
as. Mrs. Morris Kleiner. Mrs.
Charles s. Pascoe, Mrs. Byron
Scott, Mrs Chauncey B. Baxter.
Mrs. J. P. Weyerhauser, jr., and
Mrs. Goger Peck.
Mrs. Lewis has appointed the
following captains: Mrs. II. A.
Lithgow, Mrs. Thomas Porro.
Mrs. Guy Falskow. Mrs. c. NJ.
Shank. Mrs. A. r. Gardner, Mrs.
r. f. Towne and Mrs. o. F. Hite.
Under these captains as workers
are Mrs. Clarence Friars. Miss
Florence Todd. Mrs. ]. S. Hamil-
ton, Miss Ethel Cptter. Mrs. M. P.
Totten. Mrs. Kenneth Roegner.
Mrs. Bernard Bates. Mrs. John
Mrs. J. T. Hart. Mrs.
A. N. Drips, Mrs. r. McRae. Mrs.
Frank Walter. Mrs. Charles Clark.
Mrs. Winfred Price, Mrs. Theo.
Lynn, Mrs. Henry Shaw. Mrs.
Leslie. Mrs. C. C. Corn. Mrs. r. H.
Mrs. f. C. Archer, Mrs.
Arnold Johanson, Mrs. Roger
Chase, Mrs. ]. P. Fullager, Miss
Helen Heidner. Mrs. S. f. Light,
Mrs. J. d. Smythe. Mrs. e. L.
Clough. Mrs. Arthur Green. Mrs.
Clarence wager. Mrs. Clyde S.
Martin, Mrs Mark Abernethy.
Mrs. L. Wylie, Mrs. A. T. Oliver.
Mrs. Alfred J. johnson and Mrs.
o. II. Judd.
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Chest US0 Workers Will Invade
Residential Districts Oct. q
Hope to Rdise at Leost $4,000 in
House-to-House Convoss in III Doys

A small army Of volunteer CON-
rnunity chest-Uso workers. 1000
strong. viii invade the residential
districts Of Tacoma Thursday
Oct Is. In the start Of an 1i-dsy
hlitzkriee drive 10 raie at least
$4,000 from Tacoma households.
It's an About effort that cannot
fail, according to Mrs. Thomas A.
swayze. commander-in-chie Of
the residential division.
This year. Tacoma housewives
are being asked to allow for
Community Chest Uso pledge
when planning their household
budgets.
There Is nothing 30 discourage
ing % worker" says Mrs.
swayxe. than the answer. my
husband gives at work During
the present emergency. the woman
IN the home can appreciate the
heed for strong national morale
aimee many have sons in the army.
In order TO build national strength
We ust build community
strength This can best be &C
eomplished through the Com
munity Chest and Uso."
From Field Kitchens
An announcement that iow-cost
meals viii be served workers from
army field kitchens at Uso head
quarters. 10th and Pacific, has
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War in Europe
A Year Ago
Oct. Is, l940

BY United Press
The British Admiralty reported
a naval engagement with Italian
warships so miles southeast Of
Sicily. The British cruiser Ajax,
veteran Of the River Plate battle
against the Graf Spec. sank t.o
Italian destroyers and damaged
snoth-r.
The luftwaffe bombed the heart
Of London as the climax Of 25
hours Of steady hsmmering that
inflicted many casualties In the
city and surrounding area.
Berlin began the evacuation Of
children.
Greece called up the second half
Of the 1910 class Of oonscripts for
regular training.
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Albacore Tuna
Catches Decrease

ASTORIA. ore. - The catch Of
albacore tuna off the Oregon eoss,
dropped from e.2s6. 2e1 pounds las,
year to s.25oos1 this year. IT vas
estimated here today.
The Oregon fish commissions
record for July and August OF this
year show 5.os5.221 pounds Of
albscore landed in the Columbia
river area and 1.2i5,7so pounds at
coast points. Less than 1000. 900
pounds have been landed since.
A buying var IN Oregon that
brought prices as high as s375 =
ton claimed many fish from Wash
ington. 80 receipts in that state
were much lighter. Less than
$4,000 pounds were landed in
Washington this season as COM
pared wit h1.33o,266 in 1910.
2.441.s75 in 1889 and 4.132, 32s
pounds in 1888.
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Civilian Goods Nav
Be Curiailed Further

DETROIT-Price Administrator
Leon Henderson warned today
that manufacture Of civilian goods
must be still further curtaiIed to
make certain that defense produc-
ton reaches whatever level If
takes to break the back Of Hitler"
In an address before the Detroit
Economic club. Henderson said
that anything which conflicts with
defense production has two strikes
on II when discussion starts"
He said America is giving one
hour out of every eight to de-
Tense, while Hitler is using five
out of every eight hours for the
military"
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Plan Grange Cavel
Meeting on Friday

Pierce county Changers will
visit Fox Island Grange Friday
evening, Oct. II. Glover creek
Changers are providing a program
while Collins officers will fill the
chairs. The team from Chop
Grange will put on the first and
second degrees.
At least 100 Changers are ex-
peeted TO make the trip by boat
which will leave Sixth ave. at 7:50
p. m. Entertainment during the
trip will be furnished by members
from various Oranges.
Fox Island Changers say they
are all set for big evening and
extend that genuine Fox Island
hospitality.
Evening star., 1941-01-31
Manhattan Facing
RepairsEstimated
At Million Dollars
Vessel Shows Signs
Of BuckIing Amidships,
Inspectors Say
BY WILLIAM J. WHEATLEY.

The liner Manhattan, aground on
sand spit off Miami, is facing an
estimated SlOO0,000 repair bill and
long stay in dry dock if Salvaging
operations are successful, 1t was
learned yesterday.
Inspectors who have examined the
ship have reported her engine room
deck plates show signs Of buckhng
and that there are other signs she Is
cracking amidships. 49,
Federal marine inspectors at
Miami have made a preliminary eX-s
animation, and Capt. w. w. Story,
principal travelling inspector, went
there to make an examination ana
obtain preliminary statements from
officers and crew. -
Investigators Named. e.
Comdr. Richard S. Field, director
of the Bureau of Marine Inspection
and Navigation, Commerce Depart
ment said a board had been named
to investigate the grounding and
determine responsibility. However,
it was said further investigation will
be delayed until the ship returns 10
New York, If 1t is possible to get her
that far. The board is composed Of
Capt. Story. Capt. George Frieds
supervising inspector at New York;
and Capt. Edward C. Cleave.
Marine inspection officials said
salvage operations are continuing,
and it may be possible to float the
ship by next Friday, when extreme
high water is expected. Maritime
Commission officials say salvage tugs
have succeeded in dragging her
nose around out of the sand, but
that her stern is still buried about
six feet. The constant movement
of the vessel due 10 the sea and
the steady pulling of powerful
salvage tugs, plus the weight Of the
kpart overhanging the spit is causing
the cracking, it was said. .
Salvage Costs $4,000 a Day.
1t was estimated salvage opera
tions are costing at least $4,000 a
day.
The vessel is operated by the
United States Lines. but the Gov
eminent holds mortgage on her of
s4983, ,000 Her deprecated book
value now is estimated at $500 600,
but officials pointed out that ii
would cost between sl5,0O0,0 900 and
Sl6000,000 TO replace her
Evening star., 1941-01-31

terial aid to the American repub-
lies.
Section 7 requires the Secretary
of War, the Secretary of the Navy
and the head of any other de-
partment or agency concerned,
to make provision for safeguard
ing the rights of citizens of the
United States who have patent
rights in any defense article or
defense information transferred
to foreign government.
Section 8 authorizes the Secre-
taries of War and Navy to pur-
chase or acquire arms, ammuni-
ton and implements of war pro-
duced within the jurisdiction OF
any country whose defense is
vital to the defense of the United
States, if the President deems
such an acquisition necessary in
the defense of the United States.
Under this provision, the Secre-
taries of War and Navy could be
authorized, for example, to pur-
chase tin from Bolivia or power
driven turrets from Canada, il
the President considered such a
purchase or acquisition necessary
in the interests of the defense Of
this country.
Can Exercise Authority
Through Department or Agency.
Section 8 authorizes the Presi-
dent to formulate rules and regu-
lations which may be necessary
to carry out the provisions of the
bill, and he may exercise any
power or authority conferred
upon him by the bill, through
such department, agency or
officer as he shall direct.
This is a customary statutory
provision. Rules and regulations
issued under an act must, Of
course, be consistent with the
terms and purposes of the act.
Thus, the President cannot, for
example, provide by rules and
regulations that the patent rights
of American citizens in any de-
fense articles which are trans
ferred to a foreign government
can be disregarded, since this
would be contrary to the provi-
sions of section 7 Of the bill.
BY his rules and regulations
and by the authority vested in
him by this section to delegate
his authority under the bill the
President can provide that the
actual administration shall be
handled by those people who
know most about the subject
matter to be covered Thus, for
instance, in connection with the
formulation of certain standard
specifications for both United
States and British tanks, the
regulations might we'll provide
that the Secretary Of War. acting
with the advice of the chief of
staff and the chief of ordnance,
should determine whether the
armor plate should be inch or 2
inches thick Similar admins
trative matters can equally well
be provided for in the regulations,
and the necessary administrative
mower can be delegated.
Evening star., 1941-01-31
New President Vessel
To Be Launched Today
IN the Associated PCS.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Jan. 81
The S. S. President Adams, fifth Of
series of seven combination cargo
passenger ships being built by the
Newport News Shipbuilding g. Dry
Dock Co. for the American Presi-
dents Lines, was ready for launching
today.
Mrs. Robert H. Jackson, wife of
the Attorney General, was chosen
as the sponsor; their daughter, Miss
Mary M. Jackson, as maid of honor.
Evening star., 1941-01-31
Visiting Professor Named

Dr.. Egon Ranshofen-Werth
for a decade a member of the League
of Nations Secretariat, has been
named visiting professor of Inter-
national Affairs in the school of
social sciences and public affairs
at American University, it was an
nounced today. He has lectured
at numerous European universities
and has returned here after lecture
tour of several Midwest colleges.
He was with the League from 1880
to 1910.
Evening star., 1941-01-31
CONCLUSION.

1t is the firm opinion of your
committee that, taking into con-
sideration existing world condi-
tions. prompt enactment Of H.
R. l776 into law is of the highest
Importance to the vital interests
of our country-and even of our
civilization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-17
SCOVILL COMP ANY
 CONDUCTING TESTS
Experimenting With Wood as Substitute for Metal;
 Brass Restricted

Priority requirements are making brass almost as precious as gold in this Brass Center of the World
 The Scovill Mfg. Co. is experi- menting with wood as a substitute for metal in the manufacture of ladies compactS and other items, John H. Goss, president and gen. eral manager of the company, said today. Wood is one of several ma terials being tried by the firm as a replacement for brass and copper in many non-defense items.
 MT. Goss said that experiments have progressed so satisfactorily with wood that If it comes to a showdown we can use 1t in some lines."
 The firm has also tried plastlcs, but they do not offer too great hope since their components are difficult to secure because of the shortage of materials in non-defense lines.
 An OP.I order forbids the use cf copper and brass in a long list of civilian items after Jan. l. Use of the metals has been cut by 50 ger cent since Oct. IS.
 The drastic restrictions on brass and opper have already begun to be felt by local industry, production of non-defense lines at several plants having had to be greatly curtailed. Manufacturers are puzzled as to what will happen after Jan. l, when the ban will be felt with all its severity.