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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-05
BITTER FIGHT ON
HOISE REPRIMAND

The House military affairs
committee staged a furious be-
hind the-seenes row before IL
okayed the report condemning
administration handling of the
national defense program. White
House friends on the committee
made several last minute at
tempts TO suppress or soften the
indictment.
Subcommittee Chairman Thorn
ason hurriedly adjourned one
meeting without permitting
vote to be taken as to whether
the allegations should be SUBJ
mitted to the full committee.
When that maneuver failed. loyal
Rooseveltites proposed amend
ments that would have elimi-
mated criticism of the White
House and the OPM, and par
ticularly the charge that the
breakdown is attributable To fail
ure to vest authority in one man.
That move was blocked by vote
of 10 to 9.
The showdown came at the
meeting of the full committee.
where the vote for a favorable
report was Is to 10. Three DEM
ocrats lined up with the Repub-
hcan members to produce ma
jority for the condemnatory re-
port. They were Reps. Charles I.
Faddis of Pennsylvania, dis
tinguished World war veteran.
F. c. Gathings of Arkansas and
Carl T. Durham of North Caro-
lima. The willingness of two
Southerners to criticize the adj
ministration gives unusual signi-
ficance TO the report.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-05
GERMAN REPORTS
MOST ACCURATE

Our military experts have
made a confidential analysis of
the accuracy of claims emanat-
ing from the capitals of the war;
ring nations. especially London,
Berlin and Rome. They have
even broken down the survey so
as TO make 1t applicable TO the
various branches of each nations
fighting forces. Their ratings
biased on reports from our for
eign observersl enable them 10
make a dependable and construc-
tive study Of communiques and
newspaper dispatches
They put the utmost faith n
communiques issued by the High
Command of the German army.
The latter appears even to lean
toward the conservative side.
They do not have so much re-
spect for reports by the Nazi
naval forces. which are prone TO
exaggerate their marine
achievements. They rarely trust
figures given out by the bombas-
tic Goering on behalf of his air
mems bomhings and downings Of
enemy planes. They hardly read
the Caesaresque utterances Of
Mussolini and his generals and
admirsls. They have had little
chance 70 sppraise AoscoWs
announcements. but they doubt
whether they can be believed.
The British were given 70 soft
ening the news OF destruction by
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-05
HOROSCOPE
SATURDAY, JULY a

benefic aspects rule today. the
afternoon being more favorable
TO important matters than the
morning. There is again a
threatening sign affecting labor.
Heart and Home: Until late
TO-DAY women should attend to
ordinary duties. The evening is
suspicious for the entertainment
Oh guests and should be especial
ly favorable for girls who vel
come visitors of the opposite sex.
This is a lucky date for pro-
grams of music or for stage
plays. Informal dances are well
directed by the stars. but new
acquaintances should be avoided
under this direction of the stars.
Many hasty courtships and sud
den weddings will mark coming
weeks among aviators. soldiers
and sailors.
Business Affairs: Hotels and
summer resorts should profit
TINS weekend when vacations
send many persons in search of
rest and recreation. Transporta-
ton companies will benefit so
will dealers in motor cars. The
spirit that decides to seek en-
Joyment while there is an oppor-
tunity will cause generous
spending by persons of many
degrees of affluence.
National Issues. Patriotism
Will encourage personal sacri-
fees on the part of persons
young and old. but the true sig
nifieance of the times will not
be generally understood until
several weeks have passed. Low
atty In word as we'll as deed now
should be demonstrated. astrolo-
gers declare. for there is no time
to be lost in reliance on the
usual good luck enjoyed by the
United States.
Persons whose birthdate IL il
have the augury of year of
much happiness in domestic re-
lstions. Varied and unusual ex-
periences are forecast.
Children born today may have
many changes in their lives, but
ultimate success is indicated.
They will be talented, but their
emotions should be wisely disci-
plined.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-05
More Progress on Narrows Bridge

Nothing heartenng TO the people of Pierce county
has occurred recently than the Olympia this
week that plans under for Narrows bridge.
Governor Langlie moved, he had said he would,
he had selected and appointed his director of high
under whose supervision will be the work the whole
state hopes will to fruton in greater span than
the one which collapsed last November
II is fitting time to the governor and his aides
that the people this county well of the obstacles
and difficulties that undoubtedly lie between and
structure
However. they retain faith in the governors
that the Narrows bridge is his number public works
project They feel certain he will nothing undone
that may bring new bridge
The order for preparation of bridge plans in the
hands of the director, Burwe Bantz of Chehas al
most as soon as he was sworn in. That should leave
doubt in his mind TO the administrations wishes
And there is much in Banzs long record of worthwhile
public service to indicate that any delay in Narrows
bridge construction will not result from neglect Olympia
| became interested in China primarily because see
the rim of freedom in the world shrinking II makes
bue.-Wendel Willke
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-05

In a forceful speech which
attracted very little outside no.
tice but was cheered Justify in
the house. Rep. Cliff Woodrum
of Virginia expressed the senti-
ment of that chamber. Recall
ing that he had supported the
presidents program for domes-
tic defense. the distinguished
Virginian said:
The man today who stands
before the American people and
advocates a declaration of war
either does not know anything
about what he is saying. or else
he is utterly stupid, or both. =.
There are many reasons why we
should not go abroad. 1t is only
necessary to state one, and that
is that we have not the troops
or the equipment"
Another southerner, Chairman
George of the senate foreign re-
lations committee, expressed the
same thought in a speech that
stirred the senate. He declared
himself in favor of the presi-
dents three point program for
IL national defense preparation:
~ about aid To Britain, and
t5l protection of the western
hemisphere against aggressors.
But the Georgian, who has be-
come one of the most powerful
figures in the upper body, de-
plored various executive actions
and decisions which. he feared,
might involve the United States
in the conflict without formal
declaration by congress. Neither
the legislative branch nor the
American people. he said. would
ratify any devious or backdoor
entry into belligersncy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-05
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven of these
test questions Turn to the wo-
mans page for the answers.
1. Name the NEUROLOGICAL god
with two faces.
?. With what industry was
Ebert Henry Gary associated >
}. Dustin Farnum was a nov
elist, an actor. or an army Off
Ger
I, Which one of the following
II not chemical element. scti-
mum. ammonium. cadmium. CO.
SUM. gallium
5. Give the nanonalitiss Of
the following. Chopin. Joseph
Conrad. Koseiuszko.
s. In which city is the monu-
mental tomb of Gen. Ulysses S.
Grant?
I. Would a child born to
aliens on a United States ship
in a South American port be a
citizen of the United States?
S. What Biblical character
sold his hirthright for a mess of
pottage?
9. Which of the following
Mediterranean islands has the
largest area: Sardinia, Sicily,
Crete
10. Did Columbus ever land
on the mainland of North Amer
lea?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-05
Mr. FIXIT
He Fixes Thinus

To receive attention IN thi. ooi-
umn aNttFra must give name and
address o. writer OnlH Initials
VII be published when requested
Mr.. fixlt: Could sou or one
Of your readers possibly supply
me with a practical home made
process for making lavender
water or It's equivalent from
home grown lavender. I feel
must not be the only Times
reader who would appreciate
this very much. MRS. J. b.
There should be some reader
whose knowledge Of house hold
chemistry includes the process
you mention. Any suggestions
viii be received thankfully.
Mr.. Fixit: VIII YOU please tell
what ! can do for a young ROYAL
Ann cherry tree full of pitch
pockets on the trunk Now it's
Also on the Young limbs. The
trees are four or five years old.
{. =
Trees Of that type secret the
gum you see as their own na-
tnrai process of healing wounds.
There Is no harm in the gum.
II might be that the wood has
some borers in IL. so you might
be wise to dig into the holes
with wire to see. and try TO
clean them out.
MIR. Fixif: Could you please
give me or tell me where 10 get
Information on hostelings I'm
especially interested In a trim
around the loop. Also, what is
the elevation of this city,
n. NJ. b.
You can get information on
American Youth Hostels. and on
The loop now operating in the
Northwest. by calling the city
schools physical education di-
rector. Robert II. Hager. at his
nome, Proctor 6543.
The official elevation of Ia
coma would be sea level
Highest point in it. If that il
what interests you. is 43s. 7s6
feet above sea level. The ton of
The city ia at So. s4th and Nc
kiniey Ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-05
PULSE OF
THE PU BLIC
LEO EXPLAINS STAND
ON BELT LINE JOB

Editor The Times. Mr.. O'Neil,
commissioner of public utilities.
has gone to extremes in an
nouncing that he has fired How
ard Leo. switchman on City belt
line. He attempted to justify his
action by stating that | had
walked off the job. II it was his
intention To arouse public in
terest. he, may say. has sue
ceeded in doing so and l find it
utterly impossible to answer
each individual inquiry as 10 the
real facts. so | am taking this
opportunity of presenting my
stand.
Contrary to what O'Neil
thinks. 1t is not Howard Leo on
trial but civil service and the
merit system itself. He should
be aware that the civil service
commission is the final judge
as to whether or not my dismiss
sal was justified but with utter
disregard for fairness. he has
attempted to stampede the COM
mission and to hold the trial
without the presentation of
facts.
II is not my purpose in this
article to in any way alter the
decision of the board in their
final opinion. as il is evident TO
me that my trial has already
been held and I am guilty. In
my letter 10 the commission and
To Mr.. Booth. the superintend-
ent. | stated that | found it
necessary to absent myself from
duties pending Qualification of
regulations which were so con-
fheting that l could not perform
my duties as switchman.
The taxpayers and citizens of
Tacoma required that ! pass a
rigid examination for the posi-
ton. That | did in 1886 and WAS
called TO work in March of 1871
on that particular assignment.
On Friday. June 20 of this year,
after completion of almost eight
hours duty. | became violently
i'll and asked the foreman and
yardmaster for relief. but was
told that a new regulation was
in effect which necessitated the
permission of the superintendent
before l could be relieved. BY
the superintendent own admis-
sion, It was over two hours be-
fore he could be located and
during those two hours. l SUI
fered agony but could not desert
my position on train movement,
as the travelling public, whose
lives were at stake. were IN
aware Of the situation.
This is the inconsistent and
inhuman regulation that refer
red to and Il is my opinion that
nowhere IN the land can YOU
find its equal The superi7tend-
ent admitted that. and II Is a
part Of the record Of the hearing
held Monday evening. June 3.
1871. he is not a railroad man
but my failure 70 take signals
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-05
Stories in
Stamps
Old Stamp Recalls
Hungarian Soviet Reoine

RELIC of Hungsry's brief ca
reer as \ Soviet state is this
stamp Of 1919. issued by the Hum
garisn Soviet Republic.
The stamp bears the portrait
of Friedrich Engels. German So
eialist and associate Of Karl
Marx. Engels edited several Of
the volumes Of Marks most re-
nowned work, "Das Kapital."
Immediately after World War
I, Hungary set up the Peoples
Republic with Count Karolyi as
provisional president. This form
Of government lasted until March
of the following year when the
Soviet Republic was set up under
Bella Kun. This attempt 10 en-
ulate the Russian Communist form
Of government lasted only a few
months before the Soviet regime
was deposed and a Socialist gov
eminent came into power.
Today Hungary Is definitely
in the grip Of Nazi Germany, one
of the victims Of "bloodIess COM
quest"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-05
DE N Sc
30 N D
O.

O. Can my child under 81. own a Defense Bond?
A. Yes the bond be registered IN the name of a
minor
c. Can my wife and own Defense Bond together?
A. Yes, bonds issued in this form if requested
O. What is the limit holdings of Defense Bonds?
A. For Series f. IS 600 of bonds any calandar
year For Series and G. $4,000 of either of both
bned issued in any calendar year, Full particulars
available at post offices and banks.
NOTE To purchase Defense Bonds Stamps the
postoffce
United States, Washington, C.
knowledge puffeth up but charity edeth-I Corn-
thians 81.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-05

from him which are not clear
would constitute characterization
and grounds for dismissal On
the other hand. if I take his
signals and should they be
wrong. resulting in loss of hu-
man lie. ! would be held for
manslaughter. as the examina-
ton ! took specifically covered
that situation in It's entirety.
The issue in this case Is whether
or not department head shall
be allowed To set Up. without
moments notice. barrier IN
the disguise ri regulation. so
drastic that It eliminates the
possibility Of civil service en-
ployees heing able 70 comply
with same II that be the case.
il Is the utter defeat of the
principles Of civil service.
No. Mr.. O'Neil. Howard Leo
did not walk off the job The
inconsistent regulation caused
him 10 ask for Qualification so
he could apply his years of ex-
perience in discharging his
duties 10 the taxpayers Of Ia
coma Any attempt TO convey
the impression that il was an
easy matter for me to leave the
payroll can best be answered by
stating that 7 have four child
ren, whose very livelihood Is
directly contingent on ny earn
Ing power. HOWARD A. LEO.
1894 East 7.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-05

aerial raids in the early days.
fearing the effect on domestic
and American morale. Lately
they have become more realistic.
Reports of destruction Of Ger
man cities and factories must be
discounted, largely because the
night flyers have small opportun-
itv to make a detailed check. The
British admiralty tries 10 stick
to the truth. but frequently con-
ceals warship losses for fear Of
giving aid and comfort 10 the
enemy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-05

have been several occasions
when FDR has adopted a more
menacing tone and attitude than
that which he had indicated. in
talks with the senator. that he
would show.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-05
May Be Gone for a Lonq, Lonq Time

They used to sing it in 1918, of those catchy
little songs that stck"I May Be Gone for Long, Long
Time" Nobody who went into the armed services in
those days knew for how long would be- except that it
would be for long it took to do the job
Now it appears that the National Guard may be re-
tanned in federal service longer than the for which it
called The department is asking this of congress-
If this is done, il will inconvenience for many,
genuine hardship for for many of these 2S9800
National Guardsmen, including their 21S00 officers
older with responsibilities.
Only thing will really restore these and the other
Americans khaki to normal civil life That is end
of conditions which brought them there in the first place
A lecturer says very few women Perhaps they
don't listen their husbands long enough to learn how
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-05

over the IRE.
By ? O'Clock on the morning
n the Fourth approximately $50
sailors and marines and officers
n the Nlncennes and Forpoise
had been landed and started On
TIE two-miie walk 70 the place
arranged for the celebration. a
cleared spot on the prairie where
the Indians raced their horses.
They took the ships bands and
two brass cannon which were
transported on OK carts fur
nished BY the Hudson's Bay COM
pany.
The celebration started about
Il o'clock with the reading Of
the Declaration of Independence
and an address BY Or. Richmond.
He predicted that the United
States not only would control
the oregon country but would
extend its dominion to the frozen
fields of the north and To the
border Of the South American
continent. Prophetic words
which were fulfilled in the pur-
chase Of Alaska and the building
Of the Panama canal.
When the barbecue Was ready
the $50 or so men from the ships
and Hudson's Bay post had been
increased by the arrival of about
500 Indians who had been at
traeted by the prospects of a
free meal. The white people ate
first and then what remained of
the roasting OK and other food
was turned over 10 the Indians.
When they had finished the meal
there was nothing of the OK left
but piles of eleanly picked bones.
After the feed there were
sports and games in which the
officers from the two ships and
Fort Nisqually and marines.
sailors and Indians Joined
In the horse rares. sailors
and marines who tried 10 ride
the Indian horses found the
going extremely rough. Few of
them were able tn stay on for
the half-mile course.
In lieu of fireworks there was
several volleys fired from the
brass cannon brought from the
Vincennes. Premature discharge
of one of the guns severely in
jured one of the sailors and he
was sent back to the ship on an
OK cart.
Later in the day Capt. Wilkes
entertained officers of Fort MIS-
qually and the Beaver at his
quarters in the observatory. DR.
Mclaughlin. of Vancouver. was
expected To attend the celebra-
ton as guest of Capt. Wilkes
but somewhere between the head
of navigation on the Cowlitz and
Nisquslly he lost his way. He
spent the night in the brush and
did not arrive until the following
day.
Repercussions Of the eele-
bration on the prairie a
hundred years ago, like the
shot that was heard around
the world. reached the settle
ments on the lower Columbia
and in the willamette valley
and reverberated in the halls
of congress. Two years after
the celebration, settlers gath
cred at Champoeg TO decide
whether this part of the
Northwest should be Ameri-
can or British.
There are a number of stories
about the Champoeg meeting
but one of them tells that after
several hours discussion. Joe
Meek. Northwest's first United
States marshal, drew line on
the floor in the center of the
hall. moved all the people over
to one side. and invited all those
who wanted the territory to be
American to come over to his
side. Fifty-two persons moved
over and so remained on the
other side. That settled the con-
troyersy and led to the move
ment which made Oregon a ter
rltory of the United States in
1s4a.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-05
An Inside Picture Of Finon.
II u IL i ciol and Political America
By RAY TUCKER
w
Va CHINCTn A liz

WASHINGTON Administration spokesmen's request
for legislation permitting the of L. s. troops abroad
encountered chilly reception Capitol Hill Democratic
leaders have informed the White House that it would be
most nnMise TO ask for such authority at this time
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-05

It is significant that Karl Marx didn't think much of
peope.-Chares d. Taft defense welfare coordnator
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-05

To receive attention n this col
umn asttfra must give name and
address o. writer OrlH initials
VII be published when requested
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-06

4 speed ranging between 90 and l0 miles aii hour is reported Co Dc the nest economical by automotiye authorities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-06
FORMER JUDGE CHURCH GUEST
John F. McG Grath to Speak Sunday Afternoon to Zion
 Baptist ParishiOners

Rev. Dr. J. H. williams of the williams Chapel of Philadelphia will. be the guest preacher at the morning worship ct the Zion Bap- tist Church next Sunday and For Iner Judge John F. McGrath will be the speaker at the afternoon service, 1t was announced this iIlron- ing by Silvia Harvey. parish clerk. Both speakers will be introduced by the pastor, of the East Hawkins Street Church, Rev. Bonnie w. Orowder.
 The program for the entire day will be as follows:
 1O:45 .. m.
 A Reading-Mrs. P. A. Mecleane, New Haven.
 Solo--Miss Willie Mae Edwards. Selections by Melody Girls of Hartford and The Silver Tone Quartet of Newport, R. I.
 Sermon-by Rev. J. H. Williams, D. D. Of the Williams Chapel of Philadelphia, Pa.
 Offering-Adjournment.
 8 p. m.
 Devotions.
 New Pews-Deacon Jones.
 The Reaction of a New Church. Deacon R. McKenney. A Pledge-Mr. s. Mum.
 "When I Have Done My Best"-- Mrs. Silva Harvey.
 The General Outlook Atty. John F. McGrath, An Address. Selections by the Quarters - Melody Girls-Silver Tone and Four Sisters. The Bible-Rev. J. H. Williams, D. D.
 Ofiering-and Paying for my Seat Deacon Jones and J. E. Hatcher. Adjournment. 7:45 ?. m. Devotions.
 Selections-By the Quartets.
 Solo-Miss Willie Mae Edwards.
 Remarks-Rev. L. Taylor.
 Sermon-Rev. J. H. Williams, D. ID.
 offerngs-Report of the Commit tee on Seats. Adjournment,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-06
Humane Society
 Snapshot Contsst Closes March 15th

It was announced teddy by Carlton E. Butterick, Educa- ton Director of the Connectl. cut Humane Society, that the Society's second annual srsp. shot contest for secondary TT. pils would end Saturday, M a lS. Al
 Judges for the contes will be Miss Gertrude o. lewis, Mrs. Anne J. Oats, an J. Baird, Edward H. Sodrlch, and Dr. George K. Ludins. Judging will take place at the Humane Society's Headqusr. ters in Hartford on Wednesday, March 26.
 MT. Buttrick also stated that no entries postmaFked later than midnight March l5, would be accepted and urged that ell students having snapshots to enter do 50 at once.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-06

Assertion. me couple vsrs matzisd in 1923.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-06
,eweyq", asked Representative

Dewey9". asked Representative Howe.
 Senator Blanstield paused mo. ment, then said firmly: T do."
 Verbal Elbows"
 Senator Blansfield and Repre- sentative Hugh M. Alcorn, Speaker of the House. parried verbal blows in another exchange. Representa-. tive Alcorn said he favored extend- ing insurance protection to low" income groups but wasn't quite sure that savings bank insurance was the best method. The Waterbury legislator sought to pin Representa-. tive Alcorn down to an admission that he would favor 6 bill brought out by the committee, but the speaker would make no definite commitment.
 Senator simmons interrupted, say ing to Senator Blansfield: "You're trying to make him buy Q pig in a blanket"
 There were many other clashes during the hearing. Proponents Of the bill claimed that there are many abuses in the field of industrial in. surance and that savings bank ali- surance would solve many of them. Opponents argued that the bill was Q blow aimed at the insurance com panies which comprise one ot the states most important businesses.