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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-07
BY LOUIS VI. SCHNEIDER

NEW YoRk-The banking de-
fense-loan clearing house formed
last week by the Chase National
National CITY, Guaranty Trust and
Bankers Trust-New York.s four
leading bsnks-is the brain child
Of TIE Bankers Trust. In fact,
the loan board" has its head
quarters 81 the Bankers Trust.
Contrary TO general opinion. no
other New York bank Was asked
to become a member OF the de-
fense-loan clearing house. Il vas
only an experiment. II al works
out nicely then all members OF
the New York clearing house will
be invited 10 participate.
Here's how the defense-loan
clearing house will function: when
a Pittsburgh or st. Louis orgsniza-
ton needs funds for defense work,
the loan board" Will quickly
obtain data from the federal loan
administration. II okay. the loan
board will ask banks in the city
involved TO what extent they care
to share. The big four viii take
up the balance.
TIA. Return Washington
grapevine IL that the government
will turn a deaf ear to Henry
Ford's offer 10 produce national
defense needs on a non-profit
basis. Here's why: No matter
how small the war profit. it does
help bring the Ford Motor COM
psny's income to higher levels and
thus bring in larger tax returns.
Will fight-Private banking ad-
vices are that Marshal Petan will
not give in TO the Nazi demand for
military planes and warships, and
that Hitler will not overrun Free
France for fear that General Wey-
gand will let lose more than 300
900 fully equipped and trained
colonial troops against Italy, give
the British the French wsrplanes
and warships, and even permit
Great Britain TO seize the $500
900 900 or more in gold stored in
Martinique. Marshal Petan, these
advices say, is prepared TO give
the go signal to General Wey-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-07

comfortable. four room apart
ment, high in a modern building
in lower Manhattan, there's a one
room office.
Today Hillmans family life is
mostly week-ends, for Mrs. Hill
man remains in New York. His
elder daughter Philoine, an Ober-
lin tO) college graduate, works
as an unpaid secretary in her dads
Washington office. Younger daugh-
ter Selma is studying for the stage,
has been told she has talent.
When he is home, Hillman likes
to relax. He didn't have much
time for reading until a few years
ago, so he's an avid reader now.
Once a heavy smoker, ne cut out
oigsrets entirely after serious
illness in 1887. He and his wife
like simple foods. what she de-
scribes in her curious accent as
"beddle grik" Battle Creek
foods.
Mostly Sidney Hillmsn has
worked too hard to have much
family life. In fact he often has
overworked and landed in the hos
pital
He was in the hospital last
spring when the phone rang and
the voice at the other end said:
Sidney. I've got job for you"
Hillmsn's temperature jumped
two degrees.
The voice was that OF Franklin
D. Roosevelt.
The job: labor commissioner on
the national defense advis
board. forerunner of the office of
production management
NEXT: Hillman at work In
Washington.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-07
New Type Knock out
Force for u. S. Urged

WASHINGTON - Ma Gen.
Robert c. Richardson IT. one OF
the armys foremost cavalry eS-
perts. urged the United States to
develop leadership in formulating
new-type Knockout fighting
force comprising aviation. mech
anized and horse units.
The commander n the FIRST
Cavalry division a. Fl Bliss. Tex,
described the plan as virgin
field" in military Developments for
modern warfare in an article in
the new issue OF the Cavalry Jour
nal
He noted that fire-power Of the
modern cavalry division has been
greatly increased. and its mobil-
itv augmented. In addition. II is
not hsmpered bv bad terrain. fly
ing conditions. mud. fog or other
situations that hsmstring opera
tons OF other services.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-07
ERE'S MORE ABOUT
The War Today
on PAGE ONE

light sweep OF the French channel
coast. The Germans asserted they
had lost only three planes Wednes-
day. In London the air ministry
said that only seven British planes
had been lost during Wednesdays
operations against German in
vasion ports on the continent.
The Germans admitted that
again Mednes night
British planes had attacked
invasion ports. Bombs were
dropped on Ostend, Ypres and
Newport but the Germans
said damage WAS done only ia
residences. A few civilian
casualties were admitted.
Fighting in Albania appeared
hampered ny bad weather but in
Athens government spokesman
said that Greek troops had cap
tured = key village" in hsnd-to-
hand fighting with bayonets in
the central Albanian sector.
Italian counter-attacks were re-
ported repulsed south of Valona.
The admiralty in London dis
closed that German bombers had
attacked a British convoy off the
southeast coast Of England, Wed
nesdsy sinking the escort trawler
Tournaline. All the conveyed
ships escaped without damage, The
admiralty said
On the other side Of the
world, Indo-C China and Thai
land delegates arrived in
Tokyo for peace negotiations
with Japan mediating their
territorial dispute which re-
suited In hostilities halted
only late last month by an
armistice.
II was believed that Japan
would seek to take advantage of
acceptance OF her mediation offer
by demanding rewards in the form
of air. naval and military bases
in both Indo-China and Thailand,
thus facilitating the Japanese
southwark expansion program.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-07
Wine Council
Has Election
Some Officers Are
To Serve Again

Edgar J. Wright one q the
outstanding winners Of the state
and pioneer Of wsshington's fast
growing wine industry. Was re-
elected president Of the Washing
ton Wine council at that orgsnizs-
tons annual meeting, held in Sc
attic.
Other officers Of the council re-
elected were: vice president J. c.
samA manager. National Wine
Company. Seattle; treasurer. OTIS
h. Harlan. Washington Distilleries.
Seattle; and the board Of directors,
Wright, Sans. Harlan, W. b.
Bridgmsn. Upland Winery, Sunny
aide; Charles Somers. st. Charles
Winery, Crspeview; A. +. Rasmus-
sen, Rasmussen Winery, Sultan;
and Kenneth A. Tutte. Connois-
seur Wineries. Seattle.
Wriehts plant il located on
Stretch Island. in Mason county.
where in 1874 the first grapevine
was set out in the Northwest.
Last year Washington's wineries
used not only s.s5s, 900 pounds Of
grapes, but 1882, 900 pounds Of
other Washington fruits-apples.
loeanberries. currants. blaekber-
ries, cherries and other wine fruits
to produce lss54.o00 gallons Of
Washington wine.
BY legislative enactment. Wash
ington wineries are permitted to
use only Washington wine fruits
and Washington labor In the pro-
duction Of Warrington" wines.
Progress Of the wine-makine
industry in Washington. a. II APP
proaches its NTH anniversary next
month. was hailed by Wright n
exceptionally good" at the meet
Ing.
Last year. for the first time.
Washington wines outsold all out
cf-state and foreign wines in state
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-07
Behind the Ticker

gsnd in ssse ~ any Nszi invasion
move into Free France.
Reports Are That: sun oil sx-
banding shipbulding facilities -.
Billiards. earnings continue at
record levels despite increased
taxes for greater trading sp-
peal there's switching from Adams
Express investment trust 70
smaller lots international Paper
Continental Baking management
has no set plan TO Immediately
refinance s percent preferred
stock; plans constantly under con-
siderstion.
Croker-Wheeler Electric active
on defense contracts Llggen
4 Myers Tobacco held for weld.
dividend reasonably secure
Caterpillar Tractors 1871 net viii
better good figures OF last year -.
Gillette Safety Razor's income re-
duced by dip in foreign receipts
Beeoh-Nut Packing shares
mostly in investment accounts -.
Philco Corps greatest new-busi-
ness operating expense is re
search.
Only speculative positions re
tanned in Boeing Airplane
Cluett Peabody benefits from
strong trade position United
Fruit shares held FOR yield
White Motor shares dipped price
wise on frightened selling Of
speculative accounts and. that
huge national defense programs
spells out large volume of business
for chemical industry.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-07
Does the Itch Of
ECZEMA
Almost Drive You Mad?

II YOU tried in vain 10 help mo sgonizing
burning OF eczems-to stop the torturous
scratching that often causes sleepess night
don Z give M
For Po.lam. a eones ntrated ointment that
spreads its sccthing goodness right vhere
relief 10 needed should help you. Best Of all
Posiam D. almost invisible and ciinrs for
hours.
For nearly thirty-fve years Pnslam has
helped thousa nds-try 1.-THE cost Is small
for the relief you get from the itching. burn
ing Of eczema and externally caused pimrles.
Costs but SOC ~ You drucci7f
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-07
Boy Asks $500
For Injuries

A $500 personal injury suit In
the interests OF Tskumi Miksmi.
l5-year-old valley boy who was
hurt in an accident north OF Kent
last Sept. 26. WAS filed in superior
court here Thursday.
Defendant Harry C. Murkle was
accused OF turning out recklessly
to pass another car on the East
Valley road. The action WAS filed
by A. Aiksmi. mother and guard
ian OF the injured boy. who claims
he suffered a brain conclusion.
decorations and abrasions and lost
three weeks of school.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-07
War in Europe
A Year Ago
Feb. S, l940

Britain announced rstiouing Of
fresh meat to start March IL.
Red army hurled five heavy at
tacks against Finnish lines. Re-
treat along Sslla front cost Russia
10000 troops. Finnish military
leaders estimated.
Rumors in Scandinavia said
Germany might undertake new
peace moves. Berlin denied any
such plan.
Losses at sea. Swedish steam
ship Virgo and British tanker
British Councillor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-07
REDS DON'T
LIKE SIDNEY


JO say Hillmsn is a COMPROMISED
Il does not mean he will be
pushed around. He led Amalga-
mated to victory in the fivemonth
lockout by New York garment
manufacturers in 1921. He has
used the strike ruthlessly.
In a symposium in an Episco-
pal church in New York, during
strike. Hillmsn best expressed his
strike philosophy. Standing under
a towering gold cross, the hand
some young Jew said: "A strike
is the weapon OF the jungle. But
II everything else has been ex-
hausted. and we are compelled TO
strike. then 1t is our duty to secure
betterment in the condition of
workers which employers. through
civilized methods OF conference,
decline to grant"
Amslgamated grew steadily. BY
1889 it had unionized IS per cent
of the mems clothing industry.
raised average hourly wages from
q cents In 1914 to II cents, while
shortening the work week from 81
TO So hours.
II has been Hillman's willing
ness to compromise little things TO
gain big things that has made him
the butt of attack from the left.
The Communist party has accused
him OF being guilty of sewing the
seeds of class peace"
Hillman's prsgmstic philosophy.
his demand for labor unity. made
ii inevitable that he should break
with his c. I. o. boss, John L.
Lewis. Cautious, undramatic. an
slyticsl. hating futility. Hillman
had little in common with Lewis
dramatic. risking all on one throw
unwilling to compromise.
| Hillmsn is COMPROMISED in
everything but personal habits
His day and night work has been
the bsne OF his wife's existence
But Mrs. Hillman. the former Bes-
sic Abromowitz. whom Sidney met
on the Hart Schaffner 4 Marx
picket line, herself has been in the
front line OF labor's struggles
knows what her husband is up
against. Today she is educational
director for the laundry workers
an Amslgamsted affiliate.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-07
WHITE HOUSE
CALLING HOSPITAL.

DERHAPS few corporation exec
l. utives have Travelled as widely
as Sidney Hillman. His associates
call him their "peripstetio presi-
dent" For that reason his family
sketchy than that OF his colleague.
William knudsen. Even at his
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-07
GETTING UP NIGHTS
DUE TO SLUGGISH KIDNEYS
hARD TO CORRECT

Drink milk. fruit and vegetable juices
Isots Or soft water VERY little lea, coffee
or alcoholics ~ YOU disooey these rules
and sluggishnsss follows help kidney
elimination. lse a KIDNEY iaxsr Just
sss BUkETs 60 any druggist Your 2bc
hack II not pleased. Locally st Grown
Drug Co. owl Drug Co. adv
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-07

Pending state legislation will be
discussed at a meeting of the
Federation OF Improvement clubs.
which will he held Friday evening
in the city hall council chambers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-07
Eve Got q Job
for You, Sidney
F. D.'s Call 10 Defense Post Caps
Hillman's Rise 10 Union Power
By TOM WOLF

This orficle-fo1rth Of siy colorfd eiosenps Of WI
ham knudsen and Sidney Hila0n, oo-drectors Of
tondi defense productions-tr0ces the Of Hull
from Immigrant ponfsc,ter TO labor union porer.
ONE day not many years ago. VIGOROUSLY snti-union
New York mems clothing manufacturer hed himself
down TO the ramshacke old Tiffany building which fronts
on Manhattans labor conscious Union Square
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-07

young woman.
on the third floor OF this squat
high-ceilinged building where once
milsdy bought her priceless gems
he WAS ushered into a small corner
office. Its walls were bare save
for a few testimonial letters. q
portrait OF Abraham Lincoln and
a small bust OF Franklin ID. Reose-
welt.
Behind a clean. unlittered, glass
top desk sat Sidney Hillman. gem
eral president Of the Amalgamated
Clothing Workers OF America, one
of the nations most powerful and
most respected unions.
MI Hillman." said the manu-
fscturer, Il want you to unionize
me"
Sidney Hillman did not smile in
triumph. "Ill be frank with you"
he said, in effect. Your business
is in poor financial condition. II
we signed an agreement with you
and then you went under, Anal
gamated would be scapegoat."
The manufacturer was equally
frank. In trying to get his bust
ness back on its feet. he had called
in high-priced production ex-
pert. The expert found production
so disorganized that he refused TO
attempt TO right II without help
from Amalgamated-noted for its
support of the industries IL union
lied. mo Amslgsmated contract, :"
said the expert. mo help from
me"
sidney Hillmsn changed his
mind and agreed to take a chance.
TWO PRINCIPLES
GUIDE HlLl.MAN
THOUGH an incident such as
L this is unique in labor annals.
1t speaks typicslly Of Sidney Hill
man and the union OF which he
has been head since its founda-
ton in 1914. Every individual
union member, incidentally, votes
biannuslly on the presidentD For
In this situation. Sidney Hillman
WAS following the two principles
on which he has so successfully
based his industrial hfe-a con-
seriousness OF labor's obligation TO
industry and a willingness TO COM
promise. in the best sense Of the
word.
Hillmsn first gained prominence
when he WAS a Sl0-s-week cutter
81 WAS only a fair CUTTER in
Hart Schsffner 4 Marx. When the
famous strike occurred in that
plant in Chicago in 1910. II was
Hillman's keen analytic ability
and willingness TO compromise
that made him instrumental in its
settlement. He had a hand in the
arbitration agreement written into
the settlement. II has been the
model for industrial arbitration
ever since.
AS the workers spokesman I'M
der this arbitration Hillmsn gained
the reputation which landed him
the presidency OF Amslgamated.
II was formed four years later
when two-thirds OF the member
ship of the United Garment Work
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-07

sales" Wright declared. For an
industry that was virtually non
existent five years ago. the feat
marks an unusual achievement"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-07

NEXT: Hillman at work In
Washington.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-07

ers walked out Of the A. y. Of L.
No wonder Hillman has said
that he wss 'post-graduated from
Hart Schaffner 4 Marx.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-30
33O Flying Cadets
 Graduate Tomorrow
Latest Class of Some 3O,OOO Birdmen to Be COmmis.
 stoned Following Ceremonies at Randolph Field

Former college students and salesmen, ex-athletes and engi- neers, former seamen and farmers all are represented in the 330 flying cadets who on May 3l will successfully complete their basic training period at Randolph Field, Texas. These civilians turnod- flyers" comprise the latest class to graduate from the West Point of the Air" portion of the 30,000 flyers who will be graduated dur Ing the coming year from the air corps training centers.
 California students, numbering GA, gave that state the largest repre- sentatlon in this graduating class. Ohio was second with 45 graduates, and the Illinois representatives in the class numbeed 8.
 These f,,ll-fledged pilotS-t be entered the South Texas Basic Training School in late March after having completed ten weeks of pri- mary training at midwest and California flying fields. At primary schools they logged some 6B hours of flying in 200-horsepower traiii- ing planes and won their places in the 450-horsepower trainers at Randolph Field.
 They've proved their mettie again and leave Randolph Field this week for their final period of training
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-30
BREEDERS ENGAGE
 J. R. WILLIAMSON

Litchfield, May 30-The board of directors of the Ltchfield County Artificial Breeding association has engaged Dr. James R. Williamson, who will be graduated in June from Cornell Veterinary college ct Cor. nell university, Ithaca, N. F., as Q second veterinarian to work under direction of Dr. James Mark, vet- erinarian for the association. Dr. Williamson will begin his Litchheld county duties on July 1.
 Due to increased interest in breed ing work here 1t was deemed ad- visable to secure the services of a second veterinarian which will thus allow an increased number of farm CTS to sign up herds for this method oi breeding cattle. Heretofore Guernesys and Holsteins had been the sole breeds serviced here for ar- tificial breeding purposes, but after July list Ayrshire service will be available.
 Farmers fin suthern Berkshire county, Mass. have been interested in the breeding work in Litchfield county and will take advantage of this service after July lst. This expansion will make it possible for the association to breed at least 2.0oO cows q year under the pro- gram.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-30

e period Of specialization during which they will master either fast slngle.motored or multl-motored flying equipment.
 And fin early August these young Americans will win their wings and be commissioned as second lleutenants in the Air Corps Re- serve. From advanced training fields they will go on active duty with tactical units Of the Army Air Corps.
 Every five weeks finds new classes of American youths, q ma- jority of them college men, en. barking on an aviation career -- youths who are finding in the ex. banded Air Corps training program opportunities to realize on their college specialization and training.
 During their 30-week training pee rlod flying cadets receive $76 Q month in addition to uniforms and equipment, food, uartcqrs, and medical and dental care. As A gec- ond lieutenant on active duty with the Army Air Corps, the young oiil- cer receives e205 Q month, plus quarters, or $246 . month.
 Donate Santana, . bachelor aged 106, has married q woman of 40 in Bahia, Brazil.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-30
Contract Awarded For Building 300
 New Houses Here

Construction oe 300 defense housing units on Hamilton avenue and Long Hill road is scheduled Co start soon as the result of tho award by the government of the contract for the work to the John Fl. Elsele O., Ine., of New York. The firm submitted . low bid of SoSS,0O0.
 The Public Buildings Admlnls- trAtlOn announced the award Of the contract at Washington. Next lowest bidders were the A. E. Stephens Co. of Springfield, Mass, 90e6,OOO, and the D'Amare Con. stFuctlon Co. of Boston, eI,0o4, 900.
 Following announcement Of plans for . defense housing prOj. ect here several weeks ago there were reports that Che construction contract would be awarded 0 tho Tremagll0 Bros. Go of this city on . coSt-plus basis, Instead, however, the government called for bids.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-30
ALERT DOG GUARDS SLEEPING MASTER
Police c Endorsements Sent; Faithful Animal
 LassOed

While his master lay on the ground on Colonial avenue last night, 6 large German police dog kept guard over him and would not allow anyone near him. Patrolman Matthew oKSky attempted for some time to coax the dog from the man, but each gesture would be greeted with SnarlS and furious barking.
 After his attempts proved futile, Patroiman Kosky notified police Headquarters Patrolman John Shea and William O'Dea were sent to the scene in the patrol wagon. A lasso was dropped over the dog.
 While tho dog strained at the lasso held by Patrolman Shea, Pa trolmen Risky and O'Dea, quickly picked up the man and bundled him into the police wagon. He was decidedly intoxicated,
 Shea released the dog and ag the patrol sped away the dog continued It's barkS.
 There was c joyous reunion al- though the master was more inter- ested in aspirinS than dogs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-30
MEAT PERMISSIBLE
 WITH MEALS TODAY
Special Indult Granted By Pope Plus; Abstinence
 Tomorrow

By special indult granted him by His Holiness, the Pope, Most Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe granted . dis. pensation on eating of meat today, Memorial day. All Catholics in the Hartford diocese were permitted to eat meat throughout the day. The same indult has been invoked pre- viously when national holidays fell on Fridays.
 Tomorrow, the vigil of tho Feast of Pentecost, is c day of strict fast and abstinence, all Catholics be- ing obliged to refrain from use of meat, aS well as observing the laws of fast which apply in their own particular instance.
 Sunday, the Feast of PentecoSt, which derives It's name from the fact that 1t ts the 60th day after Easter, Is . solemn day in he church and is usually attended by appropriate services. ono Of the most solemn in tho state will be those at the seminary of the Holy Ghost fathers in Ferndale, Norwalk, where here will be stations of the Cross and Benedictlon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-30
WOODBURY PASTOR PREACHER SUNDAY
Rev. H. w. Perkins to OcH cupy Morning Pulpit at
 St. Paul's Church \
ATERVILLE Corresponds R. W. Henlon, Telephone 3-SA82

Waterville, May 30.--Rev. Fl. W. Perkins of Woodbury will be thV guest preacher at st. Paul's church Sunday morning at 10:46 o'clock. Rev. Charles Goodwin, new pastor, urges the Young Peoples Fellowship to attend this service.
 The church school will meet at 0:30 o'clock Sunday morning and Holy Communion will be adminis- tered at 10:46. A vestry meeting will be held next Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 Woman Pastor Resigns
 Elizabeth M. Weeks, Union church pastor since 1881, rendered her resig- nation ct the annual meeting last evening, but will continue her assoc ciation with the church as Q Sum- day School teacher.
 A graduate of Vassar, Miss Weeks came hero from Poughkeejsie, N. r., In 1905. She became associated with Miss Magnon A. Barrett, then pas- tor of the church, and in 1923 bee came associate pastor. When Miss Barrett retired In 1881 she was ele- vated to the pastorate.