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Evening star., 1942-10-01
r4S and 19 Year 0Ids
must Be |nducted,
Says
1t Takes Youth to Win
Wars, Legislator Tells
Radio Forum Audience

! Declaring that "all history shows
hat great wars have been won by
gouth," Representative Wadsworth,
Republican, of New York last night
Told a Nation wide radio audience
that 18 and 10 year old youths must
be drafted into the Army If we are
70 win the war.
l The address was made on the
weekly program of the National
Radio Forum, arranged by The
6tar. The broadcast originated from
T he studios of Station WMAL and
vas heard over the Blue Network.
Representative Wadsworth, an
uthor of the Selective Service Law
Ind sponsor of a bill now before the
House providing for the drafting of
8 and 10 year old youths, cited the
part played by younger soldiers in
previous wars in which the United
States has been involved. Likening
bur situation to climbing a hill, the
New Yorker said, 1--WE have been
b this war nine months and, to be
Frank about it, we haven't climbed
lery far"
/ In for a Grueling Contest.
4 Following is the complete text of
Mr.. Wadsworth's address:
i 1t must be apparent to every
thoughtful perSon-and more and
hore Americans are becoming
thoughtful these days-that we are
in for long, grueling contest. We
have placed our feet upon the lower
slopes, down near the bottom, OF a
high hill. We must climb to the
top before we can see victory. Every
step of the way will be difficult.
Indeed, we may be pushed back
occasionally, but we shall keep on
climbing. We have been in this war
almost nine months, and, to be
frank about it, we haven't climbed
very far Most of our efforts have
been devoted to preparing for the
climb. AS a part of that prepara-
ton we have engaged in some mill
tary operations which, generally
speaking. are more defensive in
character than offensive. We are
sending Air Corps personnel and
planes and special repair troops to
Egypt, to Persia, to India, and even
to China, to help our allies defend
these countries against German or
japanese attack. In none of them
have we seized the offensive as yet.
We have sent troops of several
categories to Northern Ireland and
to England, first to bolster the de-
fense, and to take part later in an
offensive when such a thing shall
be deemed wise.
Reinforced Australia.
We have conducted brilliant op-
Grafton in the Solomon Islands. 1t
may be called minor offensive. but
Its major purpose was to seize those
Islands and from them defend our
line OF communication to Australia
And we have reinforced Australia
herself, primarily to defend, for the
moment, that continent, and pre-
Serve it to us and our allies as a
jumping off place from which to
launch an offensive against the
Japanese later on in the Southwest
Pacific. We are growing stronger
every day in men and materiel
There can be no doubt about that
But we must continue to grow, else
We cannot climb the hill.
Despite some disappointments here
and there, despite some confusion
our munitions program is moving
Evening star., 1942-10-01

This means a constantly growing
dislocation of the domestic and
economic life of the country. It also
means that the average age of the
soldier yet to be recruited will in
crease from time to time, for obvi-
ously the married man, generally
speaking, is older than the single
man. Already this increase in the
average age of the Army is becom-
ing apparent. Men in their middle
30s, and even their early 40s, are
coming in.
This is especially true in some of
the divisions and other units which
have been formed during this last
summer and which are composed
quite largely Of recent recruits. It
is a fact that competent military
observers who have seen these new
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4o-Year-Olds to Be Called.

and more married men into the
Army.
Evening star., 1942-10-01

(See FORUM, Page A-17D
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-11
Don I Be Hasty,
Aliens Advised

Japanese were cautioned not to
make hasty disposition of their
farms. shops, residences or other
property in an announcement
Tuesday from the Western De-
tense Command and Fourth Army
headquarters at San Francisco.
Exclusion has not yet been
ordered" the announcement re-
minded.
1t suggested that japanese, as
well as German and Italian aliens,
should continue with their farm
ing operations; that work should
be continued on their crops until
such time as the exclusion of
enemy aliens and Japanese
Americans from strategic areas is
officially ordered.
It also cautioned against such
persons disposing of property, real
and personal. or their possessions
of any kind at sacrifice figures.
Federal officials are now be-
ing appointed to assist them in the
handling and transfer of their
property. When exclusion from
extensive areas is ordered, all will
be in readiness for orderly. humane
handling of the people affected"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-11
Pierce Go. Asks
Defense Supplies

A request for equipment for
Pierce county civilian defense
workers WAS forwarded to Wash
ington. D. C.. Monday night by
Mai. Frank A Smith, Pierce
county civilian defense coordina-
tor. in behalf of the county COM
missioners-John Schlarh. Robert
Gleason and Guy r. Melton.
The request was sent to Maury
Maverick. chief of the govern
mental requirement bureau, in the
national capitol.
Based upon survey of the needs
of the eounty's total population of
$4,000. the request asked for ]. 500
steel helmets. 2,400 gas proof
capes. 5000 arm bands, $40 gas
protective clothing sets, $50 fire
mems turnout coat sets. 81 stretch
ers. IA first aid belts. 1872 cots.
SO. 900 gas masks and so identified
ton tag books.
Necessity for this equipment is
shown by the fact that Pierce
county is adjacent 10 and sur
rounding Fort Lewis. McChord
field. Seattle-Tacoms Shipbuilding
corporation and Tacoma smelter.
All OF these places have been
designated as No. ] target areas
and jut into our civilian popula-
ton IN every direction" said the
telegram which accompanied the
request 10 Washington, .. c.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-11

Tacoma Council of Churches ex-
ecutive committee met recently to
nominate new chairmen for the
several committees that carry on
the work of the organization. Prof.
Arthur Frederick Is the new chair
man for the committee on youth
work: DR.. Harold Booch for reiigi-
GUS education and leadership edu-
cation: Mrs. c. C. Trimble for in
ternational relations and race re-
lations: Dix Rowland for finance.
the Rev. J. H. Soltman for evsngel-
ism. the Rev. II. o. Perry for
church strategy and planning; the
Rev. Milton Marcy for civic af-
fairs. and the Rev. J. J. Pruitt for
radio.
The question of the school
boards request for 3la mill levy
was considered. II WAS voted to
recommend to members and the
community at large that favorable
consideration be given this propos-
al.
Plans were formulated for the
regular observance of Easter week
The council plans TO bring the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-11
Income Taxes
Break Record
Gosh Collections
Are Up 800 Pct.

Individual income tax returns
received st Internal Revenue head
quarters here from al over Wash
inefon and Alaska continue 10
shatter all preoedents. II sas dis
closed Tuesday by Collector Clark
Squire.
On q BE- SIS Of this year 10 date
a. compared with the same period
last year. cash collections have al
ready enjoyed an increase of Dos
per cent. total number Of returns
are up 10 per cent and taxable
return, are i24 per cent of what
they were to date last year.
So far this year. total of ST.
SIS. 346 has been collected from
individual ineo me taxpayers.
Squire said: at this time last year.
less than $1,000, 900 had been re-
ceived.
Total number Of returns receiv-
ed so far is 155.21e: last year to
date II was e0.s4i OF that num-
Der. 107 900 received to date are
taxable. whereas last year only
1900 were taxable from among
the total received during the COM
parable period.
With this weeks deadline rush
expected 10 balloon all totals,
Squire said. it is anticipated that
tax collection records of all previ-
Gus wears will be exceeded several
days before the 1912 payment
period ends on Monday evening.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-11

licenses

karrisg. license applications
strs received BY County Auditor
s. Clifford Davis Tuesday from
the following:
Charles A Bsughman, %. Fort
Lewis. and Amy Name Stewart.
-. a <oio Thompson ave: Ed
ward ". Airth. q, Fort Lewis.
and Lorraine J. Hansen. Is. Sc
attic.
Chester Ralph Atwell. Is. Fort
Lewis. and Doreen Audrey Fenton.
"a. San Francisco. Richard Carl
Thomas. %. Fort Lewis. and Clara
Nell O'keiley. -. Long Beach.
Calf: hauric. Leroy Feeiy. q.
Fort Lewis. and Hester Wing. 20,
HermAson. ORE: Isaiah ". Nc
Manaman. q. Fort Lewis. and
Myrtle Legads Mnnson. 81. Los
Angeles: keene ". Nesmith. IS.
Fort Lewis. and Dorothy Fern
Neff. rs. Denver. Colo: Jene Earl
Mills. IS. Fort Lewis. and Francis
Mary Baylsn. y. Fort Lewis:
Edward Lloyd Daft. Il. Fort
Lewis. and Dorothy Ann Jurnig.
10. San Francisco: William T.
Gaudie. 10. of SOC 9Th ave. and
Myrtle Lou Ella Dodd. Il, Psseo.
Thomas Charles Richardson, "a,
Fort Lewis. and Emalie Lucille
Ellinger. 81. New Tacoma hotel:
Charles J. Lazar, "a. Fort Lewis.
and Beatrice Martha Nylicek, %.
San Francisco; Clyde L. Rushton.
-, Fort Lewis. and Grace Norris.
n. Salt Lake City; Robert s.
Ever, Fl. Fort Lewis, and Rose
Mary Brix. Is. Seattle; Leo II.
Montfortan. %. Fort Lewis. and
Margaret II. Schulz. rs. of s04
So. L st; Kenneth James Jeibaeh,
rs. Fort Lewis. and Lois NJ. Good
man. rs. Plentywood. Mont: How
ard r. Collins. "a. Camp Roberts.
Calf. and Margaret Rae Nelson.
Fl, of 1243 So. Ferry st; John
Marcum. 81. Rt. 2, Box t7s, and
Virginia Atkinson, Is. Seattle.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-11
Program Wednesday
By Gospel Workers

Harry Esborg will lead Tacoma
Gospel workers in presenting a
gospel program of music Wednes-
day at 7:45 p. m. in the Central
Baptist church, So. 18th and J
SITS. Songs will be led by Ed
Ringseth. with Mrs. Ringseth at
the piano.
Vocal and instrumental Solos
will contribute variety 10 the pro-
gram. This group Of workers in
cludes musicians from many diff
ferent churches. and q number Of
new members have been added
recently.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-11
Former Fort Lewis Officer
Is Placed in Key Position

Later in 1910 Maj Clark was
loaded with responsibility in the
war games conducted around Fort
Ord. Calf.
He returned in June TO Tacoma
and was assigned TO tour of
duty, normally four years, on the
general staff at Washington.
Just before he left Fort Lewis
that summer he received promo
ton to a lieutenant colonelcy.
Last fall ne WAS among the
younger officers made a brigadier
general. He is now only As years
old.
His new assignment makes him
second to 1t. Gen. Leslie J. Nc
Nair in command of all ground
forces of the nation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-11
Garden Sale
Three Days
Proceeds Will
Go to Orthopedic

IN spite Of increased activities
due to the war. women Of the Ia
coma orthopedic association ars
not allowing their efforts to give
aid to crippled children to slaeken.
Rather. they regard It their res
possibility to help those children
whose parents are unable financi-
ally 10 provide the expert medical
care so necessary II the health and
activity of the child is to be re-
gained.
To further enable the association
to carry On It's work. Robert Rey-
nolds guild will hold garden sale
al al5 Pacific ave. Mar. Il. Ii
and IA.
Seek Donations
Donations of plants are being
solicited. Those who have plants
for the guild but are unable TO
deliver them. are asked to call
Mrs. II. Y. Jackson at Proctor
$3.50. All plants should be labeled
as to color and variety. II possible.
Those that feel that they have too
few plants to make their donations
worthwhile are requested to pool
them with those of a neighbor.
Plants will be received by the guild
Mar. Il.
On sale will be shrubs. rose
bushes. rock plants, seeds, bulbs
and perennials. Experts will be pres
ent to offer advice and planting
suggestions.
Must Be Answered
Mrs. Everett Cutting, sale chair
man, states We realize that
heavy demands are being made
on US constantly through war
drives and campaigns, but vital
and necessary as it is for us to
give them our whole-hearted sup
port, we must not allow appeals
for help here at home to go un-
answered. We feel certain that Ia
comans will, as always. give us
their generous support"
Required treatment and monthly
physical check-ups are given ortho-
pedic patients at the clinic MAIN
tanned by the association at the
Tacoma General hospital. The as
ISOLATION also supplies braces,
shoes and other equipment.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-11
Parking Woes
Council Topic
Arrest Wurrunts
Will Be Issued

Parking Of motor vehicles on
downtown Tacoma streets pro-
vided business enough 70 occupy
the city council for another full
session Tuesday and the subject
still wasn't exhausted.
A decision was made. though.
on the thousands Of outstanding
police court warrants. After Mrs.
Jane Bradley. clerk IN that court.
Informed the council her office
hasn't quite finished December
yet even in the issuanc. Of pre-
liminary courtesy cards TO viola
tors. the councilmsn decided that
couldn't 20 OF.
In the future, they agreed, the
court clerks should start keeping
up with current tickets and take
on the old list Of outstanding
tickets when there Is time left
over. Procedure will be that
violators will be given 10 days to
honor their traffic tickets before
anything 10 done. The courtesy
cards. 10 which many motorists
respond. will be sent to those who
haven't reported. After 10 days
more. those who haven't paid will
be served with arrest warrants
and the parking ticket cost jumped
from 81 TO s.. so
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-11
Youth on Trial
AS Counierfeiter

Charged with counterfeiting.
27-year-old Donald L. Norton of
Aberdeen went on trial here Tues
day before jury of eight men
and four women in Federal Judge
John c. Bowen's court.
Norton earlier pleaded innocent
to the charge following his indict-
ment by federal grand jury.
The youth has been held in the
city jail here in lieu of $1,000
bond since his arrest at Aberdeen
on Jan. rs.
Norton was arrested along with
22-yesr-old wilfred W. Childers,
also of Aberdeen. who pleaded
guilty of possession of slugs fash
Toned like nickles, which he said
were used only TO play slot ma
chimes. He was sentenced last
week to serve Il months in the
federal road camp: the charge of
making the slugs was thereupon
dismissed.
Norton claims innocence to both
making and possession of the
counterfeit coins.
First witnesses called by the
government were Pat Gallagher.
chief of police at Aberdeen, and
Harry r. Teeter. secret service
AGENT who testified TO the identify
of con siderable counterfeiting
equipment and materials seized in
Norton's rooms at the time of his
arrest. A double handful of
spurious coins also drew much at
tention from the jury. II is eN-
peoted the trial will be concluded
late Tuesday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-11
Actions in Divorce

New divorce actions filed Tues
day included those of Daisy
against Israel Nelson, alleging nom
support; and that of r. G. against
Bertha Russ. on change of venue
from Lewis county.
A final decree Of divorce has
been entered in the case of Gene
We've against A. r. Schiltz.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-11
DemoCraCies
Facing Test
Successful Peace
Must Be Obtoined

Unless the peace following this
war il more successful than the
last. the world, democracies will
not survive.
Upon that general premise the
fourth in the public lecture
forum series of The World We
Want to Live In was conducted
Monday evening in Tslmud Torah
synagogue.
Prof. Linden A. Mander of the
University OF Washington de-
clared there is necessity for a
United Nations" front not only
in the desperation of war emer-
gencies. but in order to achieve
lasting and practical peace and
to prevent aggression. he recon-
mended an international police
force under q united command.
DIR. Mander also urged an
interim period Immediately
after the war. during which
the bitterness may be allowed
10 die down, perhaps for ~
long as five years, before the
final terms of the peace frea-
ties are written.
Prof. Byron Christian, also of
the University of Washington,
agreed with his colleague. and sug-
gested that we learn from our
enemies that the impossible is
always successful and that the
most unlikely thing Is the surest."
According to Prof. Christian,
is needed for future
peace, such propaganda to be i'm
plemented and supported by con-
action.
DIR. Paul Fossum of the
economies department of the
College Of Puget Sound served
rs commentator and discus
sion leader for the forum that
followed. Rabbi b. 1. TRIGGER
presided.
A novel program was presented
by music students of Jason Lee
intermediate high school under
direction of William Usdane.
Howard Goold. superintendent of
schools. expressed appreciation of
the lecture-forum series.
Fifth Of the series will be held
next Monday evening at the syna-
gogue. Prof. II. K. Benson of
the University of Washington and
Rabbi TRIGGER, founder and orga-
nicer of the series. will speak on
"A Blueprint for Better
America" from the chronological
and religious points of view.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-11

War department. reorganiza-
ton of the army. 1t was disclosed
Tuesday, has placed former
Fort Lewis officer IN one of the
top key poauons-Brig. Gen.
Mark Wayne Clark. who becomes
chief of staff of the reorganized
ground forces of the army.
Gen. Clark was q major when
he came to Fort Lewis for duty
as assistant chief of staff CD
in charge of public relations.
In this field he showed excep-
tional proficiency and later bore
very large part of responsibility
when the Third Division under
Maj. Gen. Walter c. Sweeney
made its tactical attack" on the
California coast near Monterey.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-11
BUILDING PERMITS

Building permits were granted
by the city Tuesday to the Mutual
Savings bank at 11p So. 18th st.
for 4 $1,000 neon sigh; H. Engoe.
6o2l Pacific ave. for a $500 resi-
dence at 5eo7 A ST. and o. Erstad.
SOIL So. I st, for q $4,000 resi-
dence at 3ol1 No. SD ST.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-11
Park Concessions
Will Open Sunday

Concession stands at Point De-
fiance park will make their Of
fetal bow to spring the coming
Sunday. the Metropolitan park
board was informed Monday after
noon by Concesionnaire Ben
Grimes. Opening of the restaurant
at the pavilion will be delayed until
the middle of May.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-11
Sunrise Services
In Lincoln Park

Permission TO hold united Easter
services in Lincoln park at sun
rise, April 5. was granted by the
Metropolitan park board Monday
afternoon to the Rev. Ward Fol-
som of Calvary Presbyterian
church. Ali south end churches are
to join in the services.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-11
Chairmen OF Committees Nominated
By Tacoma Council Of Churches

King of Kings" film. produced by
Cecil B. DeMille. to Tacoma for a
four night stand at First Baptist
church during Holy week. Noon
day meetings will be held as usual.
The council will meet again
March Path in the First Methodist
church.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-11
, TRADE
WINDS
~ LON ScHNGloER

NEW YORK "A leading New
York banker told your correspond
ent, across the luncheon table, that
In his opinion securities prices
hold In the face of adverse inter-
national events only because peo-
pie are buying as q possible infla-
ton hedge. but that he did not
approve since he has faith in the
presidents desire to prevent infla-
ton via price-fixing and other
powers legislated to him by con-
gress.
The banker does not approve Of
investors buying securities because
Of attractive yields. He doubts
whether corporations will follow .
policy Of large dividend distribu-
tons. Corporate cash positions
must be maintained to finance the
vast production of war goods. and
banks insist that funded debts be
rapidly reduced.
BANANAS - The shortage OF
ships has hard hit the volume OF
banana imports from Contra
America. New York fruit retail.
es are now asking ~ much n
six cents \ banana against q price
of three for ten N recently as two
months ago. Can't Leon Hender.
son do some price-fixing here'
DON'T BORROW-The Fedora
Reserve Bank of New York re
veals, in Its monthly Review. thai
II does not approve Of individual,
borrowing money to pay income
taxes due Uncle Sam this March
las previously reported here
II you cannot pay your tax bill
in full--try hard to do so-ther
make a. large 4 payment as pos.
sihle. But never 70 into debt te
pay n debt.
1 MI WIS AMI IaAi-inttf-
national Harvester's armamen,
production greater than general,
known--war censor prevents pub
lication Of monthly average
Union Pacific liked by investment
managers: dividend rated reason
ably secure Island Creek Coal,
1912 earnings prospect liked b,
Pittsburgh traders Only spec
ulative positions taken in Ameri
can and Foreign Power preferre,
shares: common avoided.
/ Inland Steel to operate at ca
pseity as long as emergency exists
II scrap metals can be had
Pond Creek Pocahontas Coal hal
new trading following krogel
Grocery hard hit by price ceilingl
and difficulties in replenishin,
supplies Continental Steel re
tanned for attractive yield
Consolidation Coal has speculative,
following :. f. Oliver Farm Equip
ment handling substantial volum,
OF direct and sub-contract arm
contracts.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-11

Tuesdays meter discussion was
honored with attendance not only
Of Parking Meter Engineer George
Barr but also Safety Commissioner
Eastwood, Police Capt. Tom Ross
and Motor Division Sgt. Glenn
Talbot. Barr said he has had COM
plete cooperation from both Ross
and Talbot. the best he has found
in any city where he has installed
meters.
Another step toward making the
parking meter system work was
taken Tuesday when Works Com
missioner Bergersen agreed he
would take over responsibility for
replacing meter standards up
rooted by motorists who back
over the curbs. Barr declared some
have been bent over 20 far they
menace pedestrians and others
which have come out have stayed
out. Eastwood insisted he would
have TO pay someone TO replace
the standards because he has no
facilities for the work.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-11
Out of Reach

The old slips. il was decided.
often aren't worth the cost of
collection. Many old violators
turn up now In the army and
navy. out Of reach. Also i'm
possible to catch are rural resi-
dents, said Mrs. Bradley. They
ignore tickets and courtesy cards
and can't be picked up by police.
The council also concerned itself
with parking meters. which have
resulted In the huge increase In
parking tickets which swamped
the police court staff.
As far as the discussion went
the councilmen were agreed that
strict enforcement program
would be act in motion to eliminate
hood violations. Just by following
the present rules and making vio-
lators of the delivery car hood
regulations forfeit their hoods. IL
WAS felt, most of the problem
could he eliminated
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-11
Caused Delay

That's the procedure now, ex-
cept that the overwhelming guam
tity of old slips made the time
lag between violation and war
rant several months instead of
three weeks.
Out of the session came Safety
Commissioner Eastwood's opinion
that two more additional men
would be needed. II all warrants
were 10 be served. and the opinion
Of Mrs. Bradley. who came in
sfterward, that one man could
serve them, II he worked at II
full time.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-11
Weakness in Shares Brings
Irregular Decline TO Market


Sticks; frreKulsriy lower and
quiet.
Bonds: Irregulariy higher: L. q.
governments mixed.
Curb stocks. Irregular.
Silver: Unchanged IN New York.
Cotton: Steady.
Wheat; Up y TO !. cent
Corn: Up !. 10 = cent