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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-24
FENCING SUPREMACY

Seton Hall College in New Jersey has held the U. s. inter collegiate fencing championship since the sport was introduced there in 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-24

IAayenworth and Crosby Wby xame that with Crosby favored to win though that was halted schools expected fill the though the public will be represented, usual
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-24

speedboy basketball for the 1nan- should while at for there is little choose between the teams raise $50 for the most worthy cause George NcNauaara Side Ed Fitzpatrick sponsor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-24

So thought BadmintOn sissy The fifth annual championships will be played February 1516 at the Hartford with ten events carded including womn singles and mixed doubles in three classes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-24

Referee-M. Higgiston. Time-4 8-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-24
GRADUAL EVOLUTION

Basketball was first played with seve on side, then nine, eight and now five.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10
HOROSCOPE
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10

This is not an important day
in planetary direction. but
should he employed In prepare
ton for future exacting duties
and unusual events Neptune is
in malefic aspect.
Heart and Home: Parents
should direct their sons and
daughters along practical lines
of education. while culture
should not be neglected. train
ing that prepares for physical
as well as mental tasks must
be assured IL success in a made
over world is to be possible.
Business Affairs: New inven-
tons will open new fields for
business enterprise. Television
will make progress as house.
hold entertainment. Generous
spending will mark the entire
autumn. since many persons will
feel that il il best TO enjoy what
is within their reach in a period
of social and eommer cial
changes.
National Issues: Pride in the
United States navy and air
force viii grow with the knowl-
edge of achievements that DEM
onstrate efficiency and splendid
development Limitless expan-
sion of both branches OF the
service now will be advocated as
the World war potentislities be-
come generally recognized. The
army Is to command special at
tention as its mechanical re-
auirements prove the amazing
ability of American men.
Persons whose birthdate 4 is
have the sugury of year of
happiness. II care is exercised
both home and business head
quarters will be harmonious.
Children born on this day have
the forecast of good fortune.
They should be artistic. highly
mental and intuitive. They will
be fond of all that makes life
worth while.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10

The farmers are in mad mood.
They hoped on several admins
tration-sponsored easures
which sanction importation of
foreign agricultural products,
mostly from South America.
Casein and other foreign prod
ucts are supposed to relieve
shortages resulting from our
shipment of similar articles to
Britain. But the farmers who
perspired at Chicago insist that
U. S. farms can supply both do
nestle and foreign requirements.
The agriculturists also leaped
on the price-fiXing and parity
bills now stymied in congress
sional hoppers. The farmers
want a new basis for parity pay
ments. which now rest on 1910
1914 costs. In their opinion. the
1e1o-1al4 era was somewhat
antediluvian. There were few
telephones. no radios, no refrig-
orators or washing machines,
hardly any automobiles. Accord
ing TO farm men crashing White
House doors lately. styles and
economics have changed since
pre-World war days. Politics,
fnn
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10
StOrieSin
Stamps
YueosIovs Rejected Axis
Poet, Mode Peter King

THE sscendsncy OF l7-year-old
King Peter II OF Yugoslavis 10
the throne, March 81, is4l, in
furiated Adolf Hitler, Influenced
him 10 launch his Balkan CAM
paign with an attack on Yugo-
Slavia.
The stage had been set for the
type OF Nszi infiltration that took
place in Rumanis and Bulgaria.
Prince Regent Paul. repeatedly
eoaded by his pro-Axis wife. Prin..
cess Olga. had signed q pact max
ing YuEoslavia a part OF the
re-Berlin-Tolio alliance. After
a night Of rioting. young Peter
overthrow the regency and took
the throne. melting Hitler TO war.
The stamp above was issued by
the government in 1888 honoring
Peter. then q young prince. Il was
issued in connection with the e0ta
anniversary meeting Of the Ma
tional Sokols, a sports association.
Peter was born in 1923 and grew
up in Belgrade. His mother was
Princess Marie OF Rum ania,
daughter and nsrnesske Of Queen
Marie.
Peter was sent TO England 10
study az the age Of IL but after
only - days tragedy brought him
home. HIS father, King Alexander.
was sSssssinated as ne disem-
bsrked az Msrseille, France.
Peter fed 10 England after ths
German INVASION this year.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10
CRITICISM FOLLOWS
FAMILY OF FDR

The presidents close friends
advance an interesting explana-
ton for the presence Of his two
sons at the historic meeting
with Prime Minister Churchill.
Making this great conference a
sort of family affair has. right
" or wrongly. provoked con-
siderable criticism. Here are
both the political and personal
shhis offered by White House
people:
FDR's personal ambition IS 10
60 down-or up-in history as
a greater chief executive than
Theodore Roosevelt. To the
Hyde Park PATRONS the Roose-
welt folk living at oyster Bay
were simply Dutch tradesmen'
They did not rank socially with
the Rooseyelts who dwell on
the fringe Of the Rip Van Wrinkle
countryside. Whenever a cab
met member submits 10 the
White House a speech on con-
servstion that quotes T. r. all
reference to President Roose-
Welt No. ! are scratched out
Similarly. as a father who
loves and sdmires his sons.
Roosevelt wants them 20 sup
plant Young Teddy and Kermit
in the books Of history. He seeks
u subordinate the oyster Bay
kids as well as their daddy.
This applies particularly 70 the
current Teddy. who once called
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10
Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes Things

To receive attention IN mis- ooi-
umn isttsrs must EiFs name snd
sddf-ss - HrIfrr ONLY Initials
Eii ~ ruhiiShnc when r=qussted.
Nr. f1aif. The water In tho
Sound In the vicinity Of Burton.
Quartermaster Harbor. Adelaide
and Redondo beaches - a rcd
dish brown hue. What causes
this: There i also very TN
desirable scum on some Of the
beaches. l. this -sIop" from the
pulp mills or has the reddish
condition Of the water something
10 do vita n: z. Is.
At certain periods Of the year
water IN several parts of Puget
Sound IL made reddish By pres
ence of = large number Of tiny
marine animals. Cause % the
scum Is difficult "a determine.
Discharges from the mills should
not drift that far.
Mr.. Fixii: have been read
Ing a series " articles nv Van
WICK Brooks on oliver Allston
in the New Republic. have
tried In vain to find out who he
IL or was. Can you please tell
mes :. =.
II was the expressed opinion
Of the magazine in a note at the
beginning Of that series that ALI
ston is a purely fictitious char
aeter. created by Brooks to ex-
press his own opinions. which
are recognizable In the opinions
expressed by the character ALI
ston. No such person In on the
current or old lists OF literary
men.
Mr.. FiSif: Can YOU tell me
where I can get book in Span
lsh with English TRANSACTIONS
W. v. v.
You can find some Spanish
readers At the Tacoma public
library which should serve your
purpose. II you browse around
the second hand bookstores in
Tacoma. you may find an old
school book that Will be useful.
Mr.. Fixit: VIII YOU please tell
me where could get a jewell
er's catalog on clocks and watch
parts: MIKE b.. Lakeview.
You might write to some of
the many wholesale jewellers in
Seattle. whose names you will
find in a Seattle phone book,
or see If you can't borrow one
from some Tacoma retail jew
eler.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10
DEFE N S E
BON D


@ What kind of retail stores will soon sell Defense
Savings Stamps?
A. Department stores, grocery stores, variety stores
hardware stores drug storesevery sort of retail outlet
will carry Stamps.
O. Can a who wants TO help the Defense Saw
ings Program do anything in her neighborhood?
A. OF She urge the purchase of Defense
Savings Bonds and Stamps and by her words and example
is influence many persons she in her day
routine to buy Bonds and Stamps
NoTETo Defense Bonds and Stamps the nearest
post office write to the
Treasurer O States. Washington, D. C
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven of these
test questions Turn 70 the
comic page for the answers.
/. One who is skilled IN that
branch Of medical science that
treats diseases Of the eye IL
called an o-u--st7
2. Which two pictures won
academy awards for Bette Da-
viss
5. Which famous American Is
called the Father Of his coun-
try?
I. Name the capital Of wyo-
ming.
S. Who wrote "Pippa Passes" :
6. The female Of the red deer
is called hid?
Z. What is the basic oommod-
ity used in the manufacture Of
rum
& Natural hot water from
springs is used 10 heat build
ings in Reykjsvik. Iceland; true
or false
2. Which race horse won the
1871 Washington Park Faturity.
fer two-yesr-olds
10. From what opera - the
selection know ss Evening
Start
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10
POLITICAL REVOLT
SWEEPING NATION

Despite general approval OF
the presidents foreign policy in
certain sections of the country
mostly along the Atlantic Sea-
board, first-rate political
revolution against the admins
tration is sweeping the nation.
Though hardly perceptible to the
layman. political scientists can
sense and smell il.
Labor is sore. especially the
Clio faction. Notwithstanding its
gains under Rooseveltian aus
pieces. The farmers are begin
ming to groan for reasons out
lined above. Small retailers and
manufacturers are being wiped
out because of national defense
demands. The white house. on
the heels of Republican House
Leader Martins appointment Of
a small business committee. has
moved fast 10 nick this political
play F. u. r. has established
several agencies to "appease"
the corner grocer and the cross
roads manufacturer.
The president frankly is wor-
ried about the revolt Of those
labor and farm groups which
were his mainstay in 1892. 1895
and 1910. So. despite national
defense requirements. he has
embarked on a policy Of po-
hucsl appeasement Of farmers
and workers. They can have
almost anything they ask Of
congress and the white house
Colonel William J. Donovan
denies fatty and holly that his
defense assignment Is 10 set up
geo-politicsl institute along
Hitlerian lines. But that is ex-
sc,ly what Herbert Hoover's sx-
aide - doing for President
Roosevelt And II Ia about time
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10

dals lara. where II could be
shipped to the California mis-
sion. Overlooked for some time.
it was finally placed in convent
patio, to be admired later by
Mexican engineer. He was al
lowed to take ii home, where it
remained until 1941 when Stem
dahl brought it to the u. S.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10
LITTLE STATUE THAT
WASN'T THERE

An unknown dian artist
carved the four and a half foot
statue of Saint Fernando Rey
that lay all but forgotten in
Mexico for los years. After be-
ing completed IT was set aside
to await transportation to Qua
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10

that the United States tried to
match the Axis agents at their
own game of preparation and
propaganda.
Hitler's G. P. I. is a more i'm
portant and effective agency
than the Gestapo. Headed by
Professor Haushofer, it scrutin-
ICES countries considered for
conquest. penetration and de-
struction. II studies the eco
nomics, politics, geography, in
dustry, sen I m emit, political
thoughts of every nation in
which der fuehrer has the slight
est interest. Although Wild
Bill won't admit il the denies
that he is a geo-politician). that
is his job. From state, war,
navy. commerce. agriculture and
private corporations with for
eign representatives, he il as
sembling all data needful in the
event of a foreign invasion. eco
nomic or military. of the West
ern Hemisphere.
Oddly enough. Colonel Dono-
vans first political love, Her
bert Hoover, initiated this study
Of foreign countries. As Secre-
tsry of Commerce, Hoover
sought to inform u. s. business
men and industrislists on COM
mercisl conditions abroad. II
was one of his greatest pre-
White House achievements. But
times have changed in fifteen
years. and the colonel is bring
ing his beloved ex-presidents
data UP to date.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10

to lead the crowd. the blind will
lead the blind. Christ the great
teacher and leader did not
watch the Gallup poll neither
was he popular.
We hear many of the more re-
ligious people say that the solu-
ton TO our problem is religion.
I would say that is true to the
extent that that religious teach
ings develops character and
better citizens. for it is neces-
ssry to develop character in
order TO get better citizens. We
find however. a few very re-
hgious people that could be bet
ter citizens. II is very obvious
that there are today more peo-
pie trying to exploit and get
the better of the government
then you find trying to protect
and build more efficient gov
eminent.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10

Shipmasters sonnet mes
develop somewhat whlmsi-
cal methods for enforcing
discipline and expertness IN
line Of duty.
One Of the best stories told IN
point is an old navy favorite and
concerns stself with the rather
original skipper Of the vener-
able frigate Marblehead.
Aboard his ship was gun
ner'S mate who was a good
swimmer. When anchored in a
hsrbor. the skipper would sum-
mon his gunner's mate and indi-
cate some other ship moored
perhaps nice easy quarter
mile away.
As soon as the gunner's mate
had shucked his clothes and
gotten over tire side to splash
into the water. the skipper
would holler Man overheard"
which was the signal for the
frigate's lifebost crew dash for
a surprise drill.
Idea Of the entire proposition
was for the boats crew TO catch
the swimmer before he reached
the other ship.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10

Erlin Hogan has written no
other books since The -Four
Funny Men" published two
years ago. She now devotes her
self to poetry and the study of
languages.
TOMORROW: Man of 49,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10
ITrITT An Inside Picture of Finon-
Ll0A ciol and Political America
By RAY TUCKER

WASHINGTON = Farm representatives who recently
modified their at Chicago conference condemned
bitterly the administrations program insofar this
affects L. s. agriculture They resolved the effect that
the farmer being sold down the weknown river Their
plants given almost attention in eastern news
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10
IN OTHER WORDS

IN OTHER WORDS
Coast guard headquarters Is
searching diligently for AT least
a dozen additional yachts for as
signment to active duty with the
Puget Sound patrol five
have already been acquired -.
klatawa. Green Wing and Iu-N
from Tacoma and three
others are being eyed at the mo-
ment but it'll take = total
OF 20 to make = proper fleet.
Maybe YOU already know IL
but We Just learned that a
roundtrip to the moon is
scientifically acknowledged pos
sibility the method would
be via a glorified rocket
blueprints have been approved
by the foremost scientists and
aviation experts could be
built tomorrow and would work.
they say &. . but there's only
one reason tourist specials to
the moon aren't already a fact
construction Of the neces-
sary rocket would cost hun
dred million dollars.
You've recently become sc-
quainted. with the two British
seamen only survivors of a
boatlosd left when the steamer
Anglo-Saxan was sunk the
pair of stalwarts made 5000
miles in 20 days m their life
boat and lived To tell the
lifeboat has Just been enshrined
in the museum of the Marine
Historical association in Con-
nectieut the institution ~
famed for its huge collection Of
models, whaler relics, nautical
gear.
With regard to the spanking
new u. S. maritime training
station at Hueneme, Cal :. "a
quota of 100 enrolles has been
allocated Tacoma and vicinity
requirements: No expert
ence, American citizen, 1928
years old sign articles for
enc year, get paid s21 and
found per month for first
seven months while learning to
become a merchant seaman
:. Il. o. Nielsen, c. c. chief
boatswain, will have a gent in
the postoffice lobby each OF the
next few Tuesdays to give with
details.
THE skill and seamanship OF
these sailors was something that
amazed naval officers -. proved
themselves to be seamen in
sense that naval men never have
the opportunity to become
without the merchant seamen's
skill, courage and loyalty - the
war could not have been won"
so said Admiral Sims at the
end of World War l.
Piscatorial Pocket Edition for
Puzzled Phishermen would be
good name Tor don't you think
so. sir p for new dictionary of
fish names soon to be published
seems that many fish are
known by different names in diff
ferent parts of the nation =.
for instance: Ohio river salmon,
wall-eyed pike. dore, yellow
pickerel and glass-eye perch are
simply different ways of referr-
ing to what we hereabout call
a jack-salmon but do sup
pose the fish really care much
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10
Jinqo

Words are like people Some of them get bad names,
some good Some deserve the bad and some the good
but all affected by the reputation they bear.
lingo has become bad word. IL has come 10 mean
an irresponsible war-monger
reading in part, I'VE don't want to fight but by
lingo if do we've got the men, we've got the ships
we've got the money, toor'
People remember the catchy word 'Jlngo They Tor
get the I'VE don't want to fight
The United States whether We like it or not is get
ting into position just little like that today We, too
don't want TO fight. For two have resolutey
stayed clear of fighting We have given up rights to ship
American ship has gone into European port which was
blockaded in the actual zone though we always
previously claimed the right to send them there
Why did give up those rights? Because insisting
on them % ago got us into fight, and today we
don't want To fight.
What is the best today of keeping out of
fight?
Why clear demonstration to the world that we've
got the ships we've got the we've got the money,
tooand further, the clear demonstration that If neces-
sary propose to them.
The United States has nothing very directly against
Japan II wants with Japan But it simply will
not acquiesce in Japans putting Keep Off sign on the
very directly against Germany But 1t will not acquesce
in Germanys putting Keep OFF, sign the whole OF
Europe and Africa Especially since those signs expand
ing signs but their nature and by their past performance
There is chance to avoid war the United States will
lie up sufficient force that party of World War ii
will wish to offend There is chance to avoid II
enough surplus supplies produced and sent TO
those resisting aggression that they may win out There
chance to avoid II u D power so great tha lear
of forces a decent peace.
But those the only chances Otherwise the United
States faces whether IL wants TO fight or not In
either case the ships. the men, and the money
necessary to the national life as breath itself
II is all very fine for be good at golf and swimming
at making money and partying, but these abilities will not
help Us to deal with problems that going to require
widespread aptitude for statecraf-Gov Charles Edison
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10

FDR a maverick Roosevelt"
There is also q reason which
is both human and appealing.
The president wanted his boys
rather than official strangers
bv his side when he met N.
British Prime Minister for the
first time.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10
OSCAR c. ERICkSO
REPLY TO TANNATT

Editor The Times: May I
point out to Mr.. Tannatt, whose
letters | have long followed with
interest, that the mythical eco
nomic Interpretation of our en-
try into the first World War be-
came fashionable after hard
times began. it and the conse-
quent neutralism. or isolation
ism. like the Nazi interpreted
ton Of the war and post war
periods. was the product of an
empty belly. not of the brain.
Il has been said that IAN empty
belly is bad counsellor
We fought for two years TO
make the world safe for democ-
racy. then quit cold. Our fore
fathers fought for seven years,
if our dead died in vain whose
fault was it? What kind of
sons are We? To argue that we
failed because we entered the
war is to argue that we might
have succeeded if we had never
tried. A singular argument for
an American patriot.
Why is it that our isolation
lists concentrate upon how we
were drawn in and not upon
how we were drawn out. map
ping the road to the war to end
war but not the road to isola-
tionism and neutralism. though
they have proven themselves to
be the causes of amending war?
They say we were, and are,
being duped, how can we be
sure they We're not duped them
selves by wishful thinking and
are now trying to dupe us? Why
do not those who apply the
miscroscope TO the profit mo-
tive of the last war. examine
our post war policy and pub
ncize ALL the record
They. the isolstionists. ignore
the facts Of this war and make
sweeping statements about this
being an economic war as the
last one was. that is only half
true. in both the last war and
this one, as in all wars the basic
cause. part OF il. Is economic in
the last war as in this there was
an theological issue which has
had as it's basis the old Teutonic
myth OF the Ruling Race, res
surrected since before the time
of Frederick The Great every
time Germany has broken the
peace. II lacked. heretofore.
the combination of opportunity
and leadership. coming simultan-
eously with economic pressure,
10 make IL the world devouring
revolution il now Is. The isola-
zionist mental pattern. as por-
trayed in their writings and re-
actions 10 facts, give q picture
Of people whose prejudices and
sntieusted ideas have blinded
them To modern trends. One
feels sorry for their bewildered
muddled denial Of reality. Let's
have an answer u these nues-
tons. o. 3. GERMOND.
Pc Ell. Wash.
WHERE Il OUR EAGLE
Editor The Times: What has
become Of that old bird known
as the American eagle? Our
symbol Of liberty, that our sons
would rather sit in the guard
house than rise up to defend
her? Has she been sold tide
down and plucked" for the lion
=