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Evening star., 1942-09-08

@. If an anti-aircraft shell doesn't
hit it's target. does it 'explode?-S. G. A.
A. These shells are designed to ex-'
plode in the air whether they hit a
target or not and the splinters do the
damage Defective ones fall back to
earth.
c. How do our expenditures in earlier
wars compare with the cost of the pres
ent warm. T. D.
A. The cost of our six major wars
was about $50 900 900 900. The cost of
the present war by the end of 1943 will
be over $4,000, 900 900, according to
estimates.
@. For what is beeswax used?-D.
A. B.
A. Beeswax is used for gun lubricants,
cartridge wax and grease, leather dress
ing and ski wax.
@. What States require the payment
of poll tax as prerequisite of vot-
ing?-N. E. G..
A. Alabama. Arkansas, Georgia, Mis-
sissippi, South Carolina, Tennessee,
Texas and Virginia require the pay
ment of such taxes
@. What were the words found on a
slip of paper in Stephen c. Fosters
pocketbook after his death?-H. P
A. This slip of paper bore the words,
Dear friends and gentle hearts"
Q. How many Indians are serving in
our Army?-F D.
A.. approximately 5000, or nearly
one-seventh of the Indian males between
the ages of 81 and A in the United
States and Alaska are serving in the
United States Army.
O. How many plaques of Egypt does
| the Bible mention?-S. l. H.
A. The Bible mentions 10 plaques of
| Egypt.
c. Who first called Mr.. Gladstone
| the Grand Old Man"?-A. P.
A. Lord Rosebery was the first to use
these words in referring to Mr.. Glad
| stone, on April rs, 1882.
Q. What is the origin of "bedlam"?-
| I. I. A.
| A. Bedlam is a contraction of Bethle-
| hem, religious house in London con-
verted into hospital for lunatics.
Q. How many troops did Australia
furnish in the First World War? How
many casualties were there?-R. B. T.
A. In the First World War Australia
sent 329 1888 troops overseas There ver.
3l4,078 casualties including Sc. 800 deaths,
166,S1s wounded or gassed, s7s57 cases
of sickness.
@. How was the WPA dollar spent7-
T. F.
A. Eight-six cents OF each WPA doll
lar went to the workers Eleven cents
was spent for materials. The admins
trative costs were cents.
Q. Who invented the reaper?-H. L.
A. Obed Hussey in 1888 patented the
only practicable reaper on the market
before 1840.
Q. What tune did the watchman
whistle in the movie "Crossroads"?-
r. o. v.
A. The melody whistled by the
watchman In Crossroads" Is a. French
folk song entitled "Aupre De Ma
Blonde"
Q. Where is the Peace Bridge be-
tween Canada and the United States
located?-M D.
A. The Peace Bridge which connects
Ontario with New York at Buffalo
crosses the head of the Niagara River
where 1t flows out of Lake Erie.
Evening star., 1942-09-08

O. Did Commodore Perry take gifts
to Japan when he went there in 1882
to establish trade relations?-T. o. l.
A. Commodore Perry brought gifts OF
plows. telegraphs, clocks and even a
miniature steam railroad.
Evening star., 1942-09-08

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the use for republication of all news dlspa tcheS
credited to it or not otherwise credited in this
paper ana also the local news published herein.
All rights of publication of special dispatches
herein also are reserved
Evening star., 1942-09-08

funds far above the normal. And are
they "cuttin' the rug!"
Only . graduated spending tax will
force upon this group the degree of
sacrifice which the Have Nots with
out grumbling will bear under the sales
tax. Equitably, such a spending tax
should start above the income exemp-
tlons. In such tax IS the germ of a
new principal of incentive and restric-
tive taxation which might be shifted
between savings and spending as the
future dictated. 1t may solve the prob
lem Of balanced economy. That solu-
ton we must have with the coming peace
or our system of free enterprise will give
way to Fascism no matter how thoroughly
we celan up on Adolf and TOTO.
DWIGHT T. SCOTT.
Evening star., 1942-09-08

@. How many metals are there7-G. l..
A. There are at least 10 xmas OF
metals.
Evening star., 1942-09-08
Lands Hero Of Aviation
Who May Have Been Tactless.

LAuus ncF0 OF AVIATION
Who May Have Been Tactless.
To the sditor OF The Star:
As reader Of Mary Carter Roberts
book reviews, I feel at liberty to be
critical Of her discussion of the recent
book about the late Gen. Billy Mitchell.
She thinks that the authors would have
done better for him If they had been
less emotional and more judicial and
their hero would have done better for
himself and his country if he had
learned the meaning of tact. But Gen.
Mitchell was a great and fearless Ameri-
can, fighting for the future of American
aviation and his words will ring out
forever as a challenge to any who would
dare to stop our flying men.
1t is to be hoped that this book on
Billy Mitchell will be read in it's entirety
by all Americans.
ERNEST CHARLES RICK.
Evening star., 1942-09-08
Hoskin's Answers
To Questions
BIZ Frederic J. Hdsktn.

A reader can get the unstDer to dny
question OF fact by tortting The Ere-
uino Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Hdskin, director, Washington,
D. c. Please inclose stamp for return
postage.
@. What is the significance OF SOS z
IT. " w.
A. The letters have no verbal slgnifi-
canoe and we're adopted because they
are easily sent and readily understood.
The signal consists of three dots. three
dashes three dots.
Evening star., 1942-09-08

Q. Who invented the reaper?-H. L.
A. Obed Hussey in 1888 patented the
only practicable reaper on the market
before 1840.
Evening star., 1942-09-08

Q. Where is the Peace Bridge be-
tween Canada and the United States
located?-M D.
A. The Peace Bridge which connects
Ontario with New York at Buffalo
crosses the head of the Niagara River
where it flows out of Lake Erie.
Evening star., 1942-09-08

Q. What tune did the watchman
whistle in the movie "Crossroads"?-
r. O. v.
A. The melody whistled by the
watchmsn in Crossroads" is q French
folk song entitled "Aupre De Ma
Blonde"
Evening star., 1942-09-08
Member of the Associated Press.

Entered as second -class matter post ONCE.
Washington, D. c.
Evening star., 1942-09-08

Q. How was the WPA dollar spent7-
T. F.
A. Eight-six cents OF each WPA doll
lar went to the workers. Eleven cents
was spent for materials. The admins
trative costs were cents
Kodiak mirror., 1942-02-21
Alaska Road Plans
 Nears Completion

Replying to inquiries, the Pres ident said he thought that the War department had about com pleted work on plans for some sort of highway or road to AL aska, but that various routes were suggested and various pro- posals made He added that if anything is going to be done by January l, l943, some action was needed promptly.
 President Roosevelt said he thought it was important to ob- tain better communications to the Territory and said there had been numerous suggestions for meeting the needs of war.
 Some thought that it would be most practical, he asserted, to bull : 8 light one track railroad, which would be easier to keep open in the winter than 8 high way. Some suggested using ships through the Inside passage and constructing a highway to the end of the passage on. Still others said transport planes were the best method.
 Delegate Dimond's measure, H. R. 3095, calling for the sum of $25, 100000 for the construc- tion of a highway to connect the States with Alaska, is still in the House Committee on Roads. MT. Dimond has spoken on the floor of the House stresslng the stra- tegic and economic importance of this lifeline to Alaska"
Kodiak mirror., 1942-02-21
War Risk Insurance
 Details Sill incomplete

The War Risk Insurance cor poration, under the adminlstra- tion of Jesse Jones, has been provided with S100,O00,000 cap ital to provide reasonable pro tection against losses resulting from enemy attacks which may be sustained by owners of prop erty through damage to, or des- truction of, buildings, structures and personal property, including goods, growing corps. ="
 The insurance, which includes Alaska, does not cover loss of ac- counts, bills, currency, debts, ev- idence of debt, money, notes, securities, paintings and other ob- jects of art. No protection will be given owners of property who "are unfriendly to the United States
 Details of organization are yet to be completed, and may include provision for payment of prem iums. For the time being there IS no premium and no reports are required, unless there is loss.
Kodiak mirror., 1942-02-21
Added to Draft Office

Rachel Rogers, who has been working part time in the office of the Selective Service board in the city hall, has been put on full time this week. The work of the board has incresed with duties pertaining to the new reglstra- tion.
Kodiak mirror., 1942-02-21
Budget Includes Facilities At MAS

A H H h A.
 Among Alaska items m tne federal budget submitted by t the President for l943 were the tol- lowing:
 Naval Air Station, Kodiak
 Additional aviation facllltleS' including buildings and accessor- ies, s1,O54,3o0
 Naval Air Station Surface Craft Facllities), Sitka /, Additional waterfront develop ment, $200,0O0
Kodiak mirror., 1942-02-21
Russian Priest Leaving

Rev. Gregory Gleboff, of the Greek Russian Orthodox church. is leaving on the first available transportation to visit for about two months with his wife and family in Stanley, Wisconson. Rev. Gleboff took up his duties here last fall.
Kodiak mirror., 1942-02-21

Washington (R)-The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Herbert Brown, postmaster, Anchorage.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-12
u. S. Pilots May
Fly Nazi Planes

WASHINGTON German trans
Port planes obtained In South
America may be flown BY United
States army pilots In the war
against the axis. informed officials
disclosed Wednesday
This country IL negotiating
for purchase Of Junker air
liners appropriated by Ecuador
and bolivia. and IL ready To
buy other planes which were
used On the German controlled
Gender line In Rrasil. Iru-
quay. Argentina and Chile.
The German planes would b
turned over 10 the u. =. army for
transports. under present rlans.
They could be used to carry reru-
lar and psraehni. troops. sither
in training or combat. or 10 trans
port equipment.
Already adding TO its transport
fleet by acquiring commercial pas
senger craft. the army has pro-
cured 80 planes. including I'VE
Boeing stratoliner. from Ameri-
can lines within the last month
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-12

nois. Kansas. rennsylv.ni. and
Wyoming.
BASE for Sons TIM
The unit was sef-suffieient and
viii eat in the army commissary
erected ard operated By the sol
diers. There were eight bakers
IN the group.
We were tod n hsks our own
bread or stsrv..a Capt schley
said.
The soldiers expected that nsw-
son Creek would be their base for
come time. perhaps until compile
ton Of the road. The equipment
they brought along included typi-
cal northern parkss and sheep
1ined boots.
The town echoed with the buzz
Of saws and hammers a. work
men hurried TO complete storage
places for equipment and the sd-
illustrative buildings.
The group brought along
ak army trucks to transport
equipment from the base to
the camp site located In
field west Of the town. and
'.the end of steel" has been
extended by half a mile.
Equipment and supplies were
pouring into Dawson Creek in q
steady flow. and more than 100
trucks were hauling some of 1t N
Fort Nelson. There were fears q
prolonged mild spell may bring an
early breakup on the Peace river.
over which the freight-laden
trucks are crossing. and the trucks
are working day and night to
move the cargo northward.
Dawson Creek In at the lend
of STEEL" 495 miles northwest of
Edmonton, Alta. nesting in roll
ing prairie country near the b. c.
Alberta boundary in the Peace
River block. II is about so miles
south of Fort ST. John. II Ia served
by the Northern Alberta railway.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-12

The year io47 finds this country In
the throes Of . war economy. All 81
the country's resources. aii Of its man
power must be devoted primarily TO
the winning Of the war II We are 10
preserve our institutions. our freedom.
our independence. How does this
Obligation. which rests upon svery
one Of w, Affect . life insurance COM
pany and the responsibilities Of man
agcfnentp
A year ago we said IN our annual
report: The management Of q life
insurance company has primary re-
sponsibility to its policyholders to
invest the funds Of the company and
10 conduct its affairs % that the CON-
pany viii be able promptly TO meet
all its contractuai obligations 10
policyholders and benehciaries when
they fall due" And We added: The
discharge Of that responsibility car
ries with IL . great opportunity for
service to the public 1t large"
War. particularly % Devastating
and extensive . war - the present
one, docs not lessen In the slightest
either this responsibility 10 protect
the policyholders or the opportunity
for service. On the contrary. becsuss
of the uncertainties and hazaSds--
economic, social and individual
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-12
Negroes Freed After
Nine Years in Prison

WEST PALM BEACH. FfA.--
Three Negroes sentenced three
times to the electric chair for the
murder of a white fish peddier
were finally free Wednesday, after
having spent nine years In prison,
mostly in the state prison death
house.
The fourth trial ended in \ d.
rected verdict Of sequittsl.
The Negroes - Charlie Davis.
Jack Williamson and Walter Wood
ward-wers accused OF killing and
robbing Rober Darssy, Pompano,
Fla. In 1888.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-12
NEW YORK LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY
o7th Annual Statement to its Policyholdcs

which ere Inevitably incidsnt 10 nseh
. war. these responsibilities and thess
opportunities ase greater. MT lsu.
The Company hrs lived through
four wars In which the United States
wss involved-the Msniesn War. the
War Between the States. tia Spanish
American War md the First World
War. During each a thsss eonfliess
the Company continusd 70 grow IN
usefulness and service. both to the
policyholders and 10 the country. II
safeguarded its assetu. II met IT. ohii.
cations. and ut the same time. when
needed. IL aided In ths financing II
these wars. We must DO no - today.
Early In December. following the
declaration Of war, the Directors a.
the Company considered the Com.
pany's course 81 action IN tbs light
Of war conditions. The courss then
determined VS.. ~ believe, 3 con.
servstive one. The reserves seninst
the Company's eontsaesual oblisa-
tions were further strengthened. IN
real estate and mostgage loan sssets
were respyxsised On = strict besin. snd
the funds held for general contsneen-
eies were substantially increased. A
. result. . smaller amount Of diviss-
bic surplus was available for the psy-
ment Of dividends for the year 1914.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-12
To Tighten Reins
On Used Car Sales

stfsessr credit regulations kss-
ernins the sale a. used eAFs -
seli ~ ire sale - n<~ ears ~
ration ~sil secn o. into effect.
according II walter e nalf~tr.
sale. manager cf hfneil>r.tIarHlnr.
Taeoma nalrh distributes.
On March - ths terms wiIl
be shortened FROM the present -
months 10 10 month"; BALDWIN
sAid. And On April l. the ansount
n<essssss Tor down payment IN
many case. viii be Substantially
increased This Information h4s
oome 10 ~ from official sources.
ana msans that buying vii - .
little harder for Maet people
Many buyers. therefore. are
making thar selestioas new. Al
Mueller Nsrhlns. used Ears sscrss
are exceptionally vel varied bath
~ In maize and pvsss. We slso
have . larns sslseesna ~ NV
Bucks available far thnss who
ear suAlify under ratiosing rsgu-
iaficnss
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-12
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
India Base for Allies
gTARTR ON PAGE ONE

war India would get dominion
status under a constitution framed
by the Indians themselves.
"He tCrippsl viii be sent 10
satisfy himself on the spot
by personal consultation that
the conclusions on which We
have agreed and WHICH we be-
lieve right and just base the
final solutio which will
achieve their purpose" he
said.
He made II clear that Grips
would consult not only Indian
Nationalist. specifically the Hindu
majority, but the Moslem and
other minorities, some Of whom
disagree radically with the Ma.
tionalists. in an attempt to bring
a solution nearer and get India
fully into the war.
Grips, he said. would consult
Gen. Sir Archibald Wsvell, COM
mander-in-chief in India and Bur
ma. regarding the military situ'
alton in addition.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-12

Tn aetisa ~ sddsd nuntsriallv
10 tn hzn1nnDsnfai slrsnOeh = IT,
Company and - ~ luno-sanoD -
tsction - tn pu1teyhs16ms thonr
ssivsA Thls y impursane now -
cur country y saonoD1 n = ~ w1I1n
carries with u tbevitente eunnnmte
strains snd future sdjuotmen1a
The otsesmsnt ~ cee1beien -
the Company whieh sesnmpastes
this report spntinus - roosa usao
strsnokh.
The ysss 1871 y yew - esokngI
not words. n these GranmsoonouD
this report b mn1s = M - $500
4 more complete repent - 81
Deeembr ~. le4i. snutnlnino 49,
tionsl ststistisni snd sehw tntymnr
ton Of sntsrsst about ~ cGmpanv,
viii b sent upem reQ1oDt. = - =
the bonds en6 ~ 1I1neoeoes1 -
preferred stoclD ownod ~ - Co.
psny u aiss svsIlakls. 1hese bpuk1eeo
may b. obesine1 ~ wsi1ino - ~
New Yok Life Innlrsnn cenonnv,
81 hsdisun Avsnase. Nsw ywh. N.Y.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-12
Green Pea Output
To Show Increase

sEATTLE-The department Of
agriculture estimated "Wednesday
that Washington's 1es2 green pea
production will be 30 per cent
higher than last year. with grow
ers intending to plant 1900 acres.
A pre-planting survey indicated
the increases were greatest In
Eastern Washington. especially In
walla Walla, Columbia and Gar
field counties. where most of the
crop is canned. Some new acreage
Ia Indicated for Yakima valley. the
department said
A minimum fair price. estab-
ished by the government, viii In
sure growers about $50 a ton for
peas OF normal quality.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-12
Misses VOTING
Only Once in
Past SIS Years

William crsiK ~ szis - -
a.. ard Roman oissewssi s<ee
-. L s.. net - Ire rells Tues
dsy ard. when ire conversational
smoke had cleared Il wss deter
mined that
Craig. s.. had missed voting only
one possible tune IN - years
And 0lszswskL fners than ..
has voted at every election for a
years
rhs twn nld-timeIs met At the
home ef Charles y. Bedford. s7is
So. n Il. which serves - The poll
lnE place for precinct Ne. -.
That one time Craig missed vos-
ina. according 10 Mrs. Jennie |.
MCGEE. precinct 80 election clerk.
vas caused b his being cut % the
state. in Butte. Mont.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-12
Students Volunteer
To Build Model Planes

OLYMPIA - sixty-three WASH
ington schools have volunteered
to help build the 1850 model air.
plane quota assigned to this state
by the Army and Navy Air corps,
State School Superintendent Pearl
Wanamaker reported Wednesday.
The planes win be exact
models Of German, japanese
and United Nations planes
and will be used by air cadets
TO help them identify enemy
and friendly planes. They win
be built TO exact scale In
manual training CLASSES about
the state and sent 10 the mill
tary forces.
Due To the shortage of plans, a
system has been worked out for
students doing the work TO visit
nearby centers where plans are
available. Mrs. Wanamaker as
signed Roy Lindman. statistical
supervisor Of her department 10
take charge of the state model
airplane program.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-12
Nip Report Of Attack
Amusing in Honolulu

HONOLULU - The announce
ment" of japanese imperial head
quarters that several tons Of ex-
plosiyes were dropped on the Pearl
Harbor arsenal" March 4 was re-
ceived Wednesday with mild
amusement.
One Japanese plane did fly over
on the night OF March Z. II
dropped four bombs that fell In
the barren hills.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-12
Lemon Juice Recipe
Checks Rheumatic
Pain Quickly

II you suffer from TAsumztles AZ
thrltA o. beuritss pain IT. thA
simple tnsxpsnS.ss hons recipe mat
taoass naa are using Get package
Of RUIZ Compound. tEo-Nssk
supply today Aix u vita = quart
Of Ester. sdd tbs juice u ! isfnons.
is sstg No trouble 81 al snd pleAs-
ant. You need only . taDlespoonfula
40 tlEnes ozg. Dft@n within -
noufs-soustsfuks overnight - EDssn-
&c reazsse are obtained II the nasFsA
90 not quickly leave and 4 you DO not
fee better. return ire empty package
and Eu-Ex VII cssf you nothing -
~ e. = = SOLD D. your druggist
under an absolute rsoDeg-osck guar
znt<s RUIZ Compound a for sAis
ana rsoognnendsd oy drug sf9rks
sSefys here. a6s.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-12

Anticipating fhis Tendition re
Nanson Motor -. hss greatly IN
proved its service department and
81 service facilities during ihs
past year. A modern lusrse.tzcn
department = the sssnels. Feaf
ear hossts. pias = trained sfs~ 81
tuhraesticn experts. give prompt
service. The latest equipment for
removing engine contamination.
/. e. slssiEe ard ssusss. has ben
recently installed. Thss equipment
greatly Ads - re engines pr
fefmsnes. TIE latest IN engine
tune ~ Ard snslyr.tlon equipment
10 available. A trained and val
equipped crew ei mechanics quar-
sntees Satisfaction 81 al repairs
from engine 10 dlfferential On Al
makes Of cara
The Manson Meter -. has ore
Of the largest body and fender
repair shops In The city. al under
On. roof. With equipment h hAa-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-12
TENTS PITCHED AT DAWSON CREEK
Singing American Soldiers
Arrive in British Columbia
To Begin Alaska Highway
FIRST CONTINGENT BEGINS WORK
DAWSON CREEK. b. c.

DAWSON GREEN. b. c. "A
"eity Of tents" began rising on the
outskirts of this northern British
Columbia pioneer town wednes-
day as singing American soldiers
arrived to start work on the
Alaska highway.
The first contingent. . off,
eers and 81 men Of the Amer
lean quartermasater corps. ar
rived from Cheyenne. Wyo..
and more were expected
later.
The advance guard set In imme-
diately to erect tents to house
themselves and the later arrivals.
The three officers in the group
were Capt Elmo schley. of Green
Ray. Wise: Lieut.. r. c. Winters.
Rellingham. Wash. and Lieut.. G.
". Hspple, Texas. The men came
from all parts Of the United
States. including Tennessee. ILL
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-12

WASHINGTON - Crepe rubber
soled shoes may be called on to
do their bit in the attempt To OBJ
tain crude rubber for war pro-
gram, WPB rubber experts said
Wednesday.
However, these experts looked
at shoes as a small rubber mine
compared with the millions Of an-
tomobile tires now rolling over the
nations highways. They said the
estimated 5000. 900 pairs Of crepe
soled shoes might provide 1000
tons Of crude rubber-if the own
ers were willing TO turn them over
to Uncle Sam. Crepe rubber solss.
unlike rubber heels, are made OF
crude rubber.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-12

ATLANTA. Enemy subma-
rines off the Georgia coast have
held up" shrimp fishing boats In
Hoae or tao instances" and taken
their supplies Of OIL and gasoline.
state viid-life Commissioner zaek
cravey sald Wednesday.
Gravy said he had no details OF
these occurrences Or just Shsrs
the .'hi-laeking7 happened.
But there has been a slump In
fishing because Of IL. be said
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-12
School Case
Before Court

OLYMPIA rdmonds sehool
districts financial affairs were BE-
fore The state supreme court again
In . ea~ involving ga sea me
Peoples National Rank q Nsnh'
inKton sseks 10 collect.
The hank leaned nsensy -
~. I. Hrsehsen. eessrs<ter fes
. ne~ hsssidina. asa sssxhs .
pviarisy right N Ne nsessy
over federal and state tasee
Eriekscs swed. In . suit ap-
pealeA last nseeth and seili ua-
decided. Erschssa sought So
600 damages from TIE sr,sssi
district for aibe9s.ily changing
plaas far Tire building.