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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-23
We Have Our Jobs-Let's Do Them

il difficult take and for a single moment
from the far Pacific where American and
carrying the fight that has become the fight of
Of
Yet to every and task is given in this
Ultimate depends not only what the in the
service do but what do at home The task the job at
home Ia without the thrill that with military service,
without Its glamor born Of intimacy with danger Even the
home jobs yet taste that acquaintance with DEATH
they have in Britain and in other countries where
the home, civilian life proved dangerous
a. military
The first duty Of every man, and child Is to do
his her job better than before right to the limit
shpyard but every job for in total effort job is
important.
That is first but there other duties the home front
without which the outer fronts cannot succeed The time is
past when TO buy Defense Bonds and Stamps merely
laudabe 1t is a duty. Every American with income
lend that to the prosecution of the by regularly
buying Savings Bonds Stamps each week The greater
percentage of finance needs by direct loans and
taxes the better chance avoid financial collapse after
the
quarter of billion dollars in these bonds and
stamps bought in November. 1t is only start the
financial end of the have not yet begun to flight
The American Red Cross is launching $50 0000 900 war
relief fund.- Every American woman and child should
tribute something its work Great relief burdens fall
il at moment due to moving of civilian populations
However terrible the attacks Hawaii and the Philippines
have been they less because the Red Cross
on hand and ready to mitigate the suffering
is easy, and fun to boot simply to sit back and do lot
of amateur -mndng the wars strategic phases
II is hard and distinctly less stimulating to buckle in
and do the job at hand
In just this tightpped and rentless effort however lies
ultimate victory.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-23
SOVIET TOO BUSY
WITH GERMANY

The same considerations now
lie behind the Kremiin's refusal
two-front war by joining Britain
and the United states in an open
showdown with its historic foe
Japan.
Despite recent military success
ses Stain still has his hands
full in dealing a fatal blow To
der fuehrer. Besides supplying
his armies on the Moscow
Rostov front, the Soviet must
shift his vast Industrial machine
far inland and reorgsniZe II.
lie must keep his civilian popu-
lace supplied with food ana
clothing. He has been forced
to reduce the strength of the
famous Red Banner Army IN
Siberia in order TO reinforce the
units guarding Leningrsd. Mos
COW and the Caucasus. For
him TO dissipate his energies
now might prove fatal. So
long as Japan seems unwilling
10 attack him. he will be con-
tent with the status quo. He
can afford to wait as he has
in the past
Though they lack any specific
promises. our officials believe
fully that Stain will stick 1t out
TO the finish. Their confidence
lies in the realization that the
same sef-interest which mott
waited hts axis tieup governs
him now.
He knows that Russia-more
Importantly, the Soviet system
cannot survive II 1t is for
ever surrounded by a dominant
Germany and Japan. Though
now our ally. the Soviet Boss
has not changed. A. ne goohled
VI the Baltic nations when they
were in trouble. 80 he will prob
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-23
MR.. FIXIT
He Fixes THINGS

To receive attention IN this col
umn l<ttsrs must gixs nane ara
sdcwes OF writer. Only initis8
viii Re published when requested
Mr.. Fxit: Please send me
some addresses Of schools where
I could get information on the
training for . telephone eper-
ator. preferably In Portland, IN
II has such = school,
:. VI. A.
The business colleges train
girls to operate switehbosrds.
The telephone company itself
does not train them unless II hires
them. Generally. switchboard
operators get their jobs first
and then learn. The phone COM
pany will instruct operators IN
a private business office.
Mr.. F1xit: Can q foreign-born
Japanese or Chinese become an
American citizen: II not, can
y Chinese or Japanese born In
this country vote. IL he or she
called an American citizen:
MRS. A. !.
For q certain period a few
years ago, men of Oriental race
and birth who served the United
states in the first World War
were permitted by a special act
Of Congress 10 become citizens.
Under normal circumstance
they cannot. That prohibition
Is the obvious reason why most
Of them are aliens. Japanese
and Chinese born in this coun-
try are Americans in every re-
spect.
Mr.. Fixit: Il Evangeline
Adams. the famous astrolcger.
still alive: II 30, could YOU
give me her present address
and tell me whether she still
gives astrological readings:
CURIOUS.
Evangeline Adams died Nov.
10, 1892, at the age Of 50.
Mr.. B1xit: I know you have
answered this question many
times. Nevertheless. 10 settle IN
argument, please tell me which
win freeze the quickest, . pan
Of hot water or . pan Of cold
water: A READER. :.
BY all the rules of logic and
by actual test. cold water freezes
first. Hot water obviously must
cool before 1t can start freezing.
Cold water Is way ahead Of 1t.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-23
PULSE OF
THE PU BLIC

Editor The Times: I note Mr..
Ransom's letter in The Times
anent the war to establish vari-
Gus ideals, that Is, as he sees 1t.
The group of varying opinions
called "1solationist" showed
something of the same spirit.
They stuck for purposes of prop
sgating their pet theories, to
the idea that We. quixotically.
were aiming to force others to
accept democratic government.
As a matter Of fact, no such in
tent was ever expressed by any,
one but isolationists misinter-
preting the presidents utter
snces And utterances. and
acts. have made painfully plain
the intent of Axis powers. all of
them. to force the adoption Of
their beliefs by the rest of the
world.
Men nave always been making
mistakes. then building walls
and making alibis to avoid re-
sponsibility and consequences of
and for them. Avoided admit
ting disagreeable facts, as If that
would relieve them Of the in
escapsble necessity of facing
facts as they are. not as they
should be. Declined TO admit
the reality of changing times by
taking refuge in denying the ex-
istence of them and setting up
illogical and foolish theories in
place of realities.
This is Mr.. Ransom's attitude
in his letter, the attitude of
isolstionists made obsolete and
foolish by facts. truth, finally
speaking in acts so shocking as
to convince even these purblind
wishful optimists, most of them.
An extreme case is jeanette
fN0iihiit. LtN H. toNh ~ th'A
record. II has been. consistently,
one Of hanging back and refusing
TO admit truth until accom-
plished facts forced reluctant
and grudging admission. then
they Immediately took up an
other stand till the same process
ousted them. We should be
thankful We did not follow their
advice.
Romans said Hannibal could
not cross the Alps. Hannibal did.
Chinese built the Great Wall.
Genghis Khan did not stop. Troy
built q great wall and relied upon
il 10 stop their enemies. The
Trojans used a wooden horse.
IsolationistS refused to let the
president fortify Guam. now look.
They called him war nonger'
for that and scotfed when he
told them this was one war.
They said the two oceans would
protect us. More clinginz 10 Oh
solete, outdsted theories. End
less is their ohdurate elinging TO
ignorance and self delusion. Can
they forget Pearl Hsrbor7 Can
they forget that they delayed
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-23
HOROSCOPE
TUESDAY, DEC. -

Adverse planetary aspects rule
today. Weather conditions may
interfere with holiday plans.
Danger Of accidents is foreseen.
There may be a sense of futility
among men who survey their
plans for the future.
Heart and Home: Women
should be fairly fortunate under
this sway which may be unfav-
orable for the men of their fami-
lies. II Is good day for last
minute shopping. Girls may ex-
pect much pleasure in dances on
this date which stimulates ro-
nance and encourages senti-
mental points of view. 1t is not
an suspicious time to begin any
serious work. but should be
lucky for plans affecting the
future.
Business Affairs: Owners of
plants engaged on government
contracts should pay special at
tention to watchmen and to safe
guarding devices. for the stars
presage fires and sabotage. Evil
portents extend from Detroit to
the Atlantic Coast. Industrial
centers on the Pacific Coast also
are under mslign influences, but
dangers are not so great as else
where.
National Issues: Pride in the
nation and its great achieve
ments will kindle enthusiasm in
previously apsthetic citizens of
the United States as they
awaken to the perils that every
day come closer TO the land of
a free people. II Is the custom
of Americans TO keep their eyes
shut TO distant dangers, but
when they see what is happen
ing they perform wonders in
vanquishing an enemy.
Persons whose birthdate IL is
may expect a perplexing year in
which there may be receptions
or betrayals in financial matters.
Children born on this day
probably will be artistic and
even inclined to mysticism. They
may have outstanding talents.
but may lack initiative.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-23
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven OF these
test questions Turn TO Nom-
mans page for the answers.
/. Christmas Day and New
Years Day fall on the same day
OF the week each season; true
or false,
2. The Philippine Islands are
nearest to Australia, Borneo, or
Hawaii
5. What two major college
football teams meet annually for
the possession of a trophy known
as the Little Brown Jug
4. In which state is Death
Valley"f
5. Who was the first post
master general under President
Franklin ID. Roosevelt?
8. Sirius. the Dog Star" is
located in the constellation Cass-
iopeis. CAMS Major. or Ursa
Major.
Z. Ann Rutiedge Is famous as
Lincoln's sweetheart, war
nurse, or an early American
poet,
8. Name the under secretary
of state.
.. Is butter an animal or vege-
table fat.
10 Why Is river delta 20
named Z
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-23
EMOTIONAL CONTROL
VERY MUCH NEEDED

EDITOR, ne liHltS. bcs US
watch our emotions. The human
body is much like a radio. We
can get different stations by
tuning in to different vibrations
carried on the ether. These vibra-
tons register on our bodies the
same as prepared programs reg
lister on the mechanical radio.
On the radio, however. you can
get what you want by tuning IN
or you can stop the program en-
tirely by tuning a dial.
But not so with the average
human body. 1t takes a great
deal of mental and spiritual
knowledge and practice to shut
out the vibrations that register
on our physical bodies. Often
times the tenseness in the upper
part of the abdomen is caused by
the effort of the center OF the
nervous system trying TO shut
out the confusion of vibrations
hammering in on our bodies dur
ing this excitement relative to
the war.
We can do our bit IL we under
stand better the mechanism of
our own bodies. And the fact
that the atmosphere is no re-
specter Of persons. every viora-
ton of excitement and confusion
and destruction that we cast
upon the other can register on
the solar plexus Of anyone in
America who is so tuned, before
it reaches Europe. There is
nothing that the Axis powers
with whom We are now at war,
would like any more than to have
the whole population of our
country in 3 state Of confusion.
In order 10 attain calmness
within ones own being. let's Try
peace quatrsin or read a
calming verse from the Bible in
stead of the war prophecies or
sing a restful song or write a
poem or solve mathematical
problem, this combined with the
peaceful execution Of our regu-
lar duties. II every adult IN
America were called upon 70 sx-
tract the cube root Of = num-
her Of four digits. Il would per-
hsps prove a number one emo
tionsl stsbilizer.
When the devil fashioned his
most effective weapon ne labeled
il confusion. MANN TILLY.
III East e6th ST.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-23
StOriesin
Stamps

THE centenary of the birth Of
Jose Manuel Estrada, Argen-
tinian writer. orator. diplomat
and educator. Will be comment
GRATED with q new issue. ALI
though the hundredth snniver-
ssry date will not be until July
10, 1912, the stamp bearing his
portrait will be released early IN
the new year. Estrada died IN
1894.
Denmark will issue comreri-
orative stamp soon 10 honor Vltut
Johanssen BerinE. Alaskan eK-
plorer VINO discovered the strait
between Asia and Anerics which
bears his name.
The value is io-ore stamp
and bears the dates i7zl and 1871
and the inscription "Vitus Berins
in Memoriun. The explorer
made his discovery IN i74l and
died in December Of that year on
St. Elias Island, of Alaska, after
his expedition had been ship
wrecked.
A tax stamp 20 raise money for
Cubs's National Council Of Tu-
berculosis viii be issued IN q
l-centavos brown. Use OF the
stamp will De obligatory with
normal postage on all mail, tele-
grams and radiogrsms IN Deem
Der and January. The design pic
lures a mother and baby. against
. background Of the international
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. symbol. the dou-
ose-barre6 GOA
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-23

The United States il now
involved In one Of the worst
wars In the history of the
world. As President Roose-
Welt said in his talk to the
American people following
the attack on Honolulu and
Manila, "war Is a dirty busi-
pess." and this war promises
10 he the dirtiest Of them
all.
There will be occurrences to try
the patience of men as well as
their endurance. Inevitably there
will be a tendency toward hatred
and intolerance. for that is the
way of unrestrained human incli-
nation. For such times as these
the foregoing verses from the
thirteenth chapter of First Corin-
thians are suggested for serious
reflection.
II ever there was a time when
charity will be needed to cover .
multitude of sins" it will be dur
ing the trying and horrible ex
periences of this dirty business
into which. by force of circum-
tances. we nave become involved
And whatever the result, we are
in so deep there seems to be moth
ing to do but go through with it
and hope that we will not be any
more dirty" than the exigencies
of war demand. That is a thought
for those who hold to the belief
that all nations except our own
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-23
FEAR SPREAD OF
WAR SIERRA

Army-Navy stra,egists rarely
study trade statistics. But they
are peculiarly interested in the
phenomenon of a drop in retail
sales on the Pacific Coast since
the japanese attack on Hawaii.
In spite of normal seasonal
factors and increased purchas-
ing power. preliminary reports
reflect a downward tendency in
retail lines in that area. II is
all the more marked because
other sections with smaller
share in national defense con-
tracts have shown an, upward
trend, with promise of a record
breaking holiday spending.
Naval and military experts
believe the decline may be due
TO the psychological reaction to
the threat of bombings. Black
outs may prevent buyers from
stirring out at night. They may
feel il wise to retrench lest
their money may be needed for
more serious purposes. The
Mrs. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS in
spection dash out there may
have inspired unusual and I'M
necessary fears. Or plain I'M
essiness may have produced a
lack Of interest in worldly
things.
The war managers are wor-
ried lest this apparent hysteria
grow and spread. They suspect
that fifth columnists" may be
at work. at least on a small.
commercial scale. Although
Washington wants everybody to
take proper precautions agalnst
dangers. Army-Nayy experts
pass out word that there Is
slight peril OF = Japanese attack
OF any seriousness. If al all. In
fact il the brass hats" had any
interest in trade as such, they
would urge folks on the coast
TO buy as usual
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-23

as their return has gone up
only thirty-s~ven per cent. That
disparity explains the break in
farm-labor ranks in The recent
votes on snti-strike legislation
The Far Eastern explosion
has inspired another spirslling
which Is not Yet reflected in
the statistics. although the
housewife is feeling H. Rightly
or wrongly. many retailers are
tipping their prices. especially IN
the larger cities.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-23

and heckled at his first attempt
at oratory. while running for
Member of Parliament from Old
ham. To increase the power of
his voice he stood on the deck
of a ship alone and threw ora
tory into a gale.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-23

recite with pebbles in his mouth.
TO correct his vocal defect, and
to shout above the roar of the
sea TO strengthen his voice. He
became the greatest orator in
history. Like Demosthenes,
Winston Churchill was Kissed
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-23

practise dirty business" in war.
1t will be dirty business" when
Japanese and German bombs drop
on Tacoma and kill women and
children as they have been killed
in those countries about which we
have read and which seemed so far
away. The words German bombs
are used advisedly. Too many
persons are trying TO kid them
selves into believing that the Nazi
forces are being annihilated in tho
reversals now being inflicted by
the Russian battle lines. Don't
be too sure that this retreat from
Moscow" is not part of plan that
will release German forces to har-
ass the United states for the aid
given those nations which have
been fighting the Nazis.
II will be dirty business" when
Japanese bombs kill American wo-
men and children and when Ameri-
can bombs kill Japanese women
and children. II also is dirty
business" when from the wings
of war machines bombs are re-
leased to kill German women and
children, and Italian women and
children.
All of these children
American, Japanese British,
and italian children, and those
of other nations directly in the
line Of fire are going to
suffer terribly, and they have
no choice. They will cry for
fathers and mothers whose
lives have been blasted out,
and they will suffer from ter
ror and hunger and thirst, and
the agony of their own In
juries. And mothers. like Ra-
chel, will cry for their chill
dren, and find them not.
Distracted fathers will try to OBJ
obtain vengeance by reprisals on
those unfortunate nationals in
America who are in no way re-
sponsible for what is happening
but on whom we may in a blind
frenzy see the mark of Cain.
It's going to be pretty bad. even
at the best. but America is COM
mitted and is going through with
it. II we don't. the outcome might
be as bad as the worst of q dirty
business"
We have faith in the purpose
Of America, and hope for a just
peace. but we will fall far short
If we forget the greatest of these.
charity.
The foregoing Is submitted
rs q contribution to civilian de-
tense, and for serious reflection
by those charged with the re-
sponsibiIity of keeping the
'home fires burning and pro-
viding the things required for
the sustenanee Of those who
are on the front lines Of COM
bat on land and sea. II is sub
mitted also on behalf Of those
Americans who may become
prisoners of war.
Charity begins 1T home but
II Is far-reaching.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-23
SO THEY SAY

The Republican party has been
in power 50 long in this eoun-
try that a great many OF its
leaders do not understand the
role of a minority party. - All
Landon. COP. presidential can
didate in 1885.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-23

ORATORS TRAINING

Demothsthenes was derived by
his audience on his first attempt
TO speak in public. Weak lungs
and an impeachment in his speech.
he was advised by an actor to
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-23
1TrfTT An Inside Picture OF Finon.
LII a j ciol and Political America
BY RAY TUCKER

WASHINGTON-Them most comforting and satisfactory
explanation of Russias past and presentday policies
pears in Joseph f. Davies recently published book which
has become required reading in several departments deal
ing with the muddled foreign situation. Fortified by his
confidential dispatches from Moscow. it helps to explain
Stains seemingly puzzling behaviour then and now
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-23
TopAY,s COMMON ERROR

Capacity is the power To re-
csive: ability - the power IN do
Say. H. has great ability mot
capacity for work
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-23

our preparedness? They have
forgotten other things.
o. B. GERMOND,
Pc. Ell. Wash.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-23
And the Greatest of These -.
II Survives When Other Virtues Fail
A Contribution TO Civilian Defense

Tbouob sneak NTH the tongues Of and Of angels
and hare not charity become as sounding BRASS or
tinkina cypbal. 49,,
And though hare the gift Of prophecy. and nnder-
stand oil mysteries and oil knowledge, md though hohe
al faith so that could remore mountains and hare not
charity an nothing.
And fhouoh betotr all ~ goods 10 feed the poor. md
though gire my body to be burned ana mare nor cho''p
10 profited nothing. .
Charity sufereth long and is kind charity eneteth
not: charity uouneth not itself is not puffed up;
Does not behare unseenly, seeketh not her oUn, -
not easily proroked Hnketh no eua;
Rejoiceh not IN inQUtg, but rejoceth IN the truth.
Charity nerer faeth but acheher there be prophecies
then shall fail heher there be tongues they shat cease,
and lcheher there be knowledge 1t shall rdntsh array
And nor abideth faith hope charity, these three; but
the greatest of these is charity.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-23

ably leap on the Land of the
Rising Sun, after the A. B
C. d. powers have softened up
the Tokyo team.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-23

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La gaceta., 1941-09-15

pueden hacer sobre ell discurso
del presidente Roosevelt
"Informaciones," con su des-
fachatez peculiar dice: la be-
ligerante Casa Blanca esta bus
cando un pretexto para inter
venir EN- la guerra. FL discurso
de Lindbergh derriba todas IL
amenazaS de Roosevelt, cons
truidas en- falsas suposiciones."
San Jose, Costa Rica, Sept. Is
Hoy Sc efectuara una gran de
m~ostraci6n pGblica antinazi.
Veintenas de miles de perso-
mas tomaran parte en- ell desfile,
Todos los peri6dicos simpatizan
con la firme az Itud del presi-
dente Roosevelt y piden una
mas estrecha solidaridad en- las
Americas.
La gaceta., 1941-09-15
UN -SIMPATTQU1SIMO GEES
TO DEL P~RESIDENTE DEL
CENTRIC ESPANOL

POGO antes de comenzar ell al
muerzo de aver, en- ell hermoso
edificiO del Centre Espanol de
Wesa Tampa, ell Sr. Ramon Fer
nandez Rey, presidente de la so
ciedad, pidi6 sc lie preparase u
ma raci6n dearr or con polio y
81 complemento.
Tome Ramon su autom6vil y
sc dirigi6 al domicilio de Don
Alfredo Gonzalez, presidente de
la Secci6n de Protection y Au-
xilio, que desde hace algunos
meses esta enfermo.
ALI, en- presencia de la fami-
liza de Alfredo, lie entreg6 ell al
muerzo y le dijo:
Es una cortsia de los socios
del Centre Espanol para un
hombre a quien admiran y quie
rem.
Gestos asi no son infrecuen-
ties en- ell querido presidente del
Centre.