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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-06
REPORTS

Forms will be furnished for re-
porting air raid incidents. When
ever possible, make your reports
by telephone or such supple
mentary communication system as
is available. II messengers are not
assigned by the local civilian de-
Tense organization, they may be
recruited from the younger men,
bers of the population living in
your sector. Messengers should
be thoroughly familiar with fast
est routes to the report centers
under blackout conditions.
1t is essential that reports be
clear and concise. Write them az
you would write a telegram. Al
ways give the number or other
designation of your post first, then
give the details as briefly and
accurately as possible. DO not
use code or authorizations unless
they are authorized.
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n. Y. CURB STOCKS

Closing Prices Furnished by
Dean Writer A COMPANY
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spreading a gas alarm any farther
than is absolutely necessary.
When low-flying airplanes come
over, again be alert for the pres
ence of gas which may be sprayed
rs well an dropped. If gas spray
10 detected, sound the alarm.
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REPORT BONES

on top of buildings, your first duty
In To warn the occupants and get
the fire watchers or other trained
personnel to deal with the bombs.
The location of these bombs should
then be- reported immediately by
telephone to the designated fire
report center.
II bomb explodes. quickly re-
connoiter To determine the exact
location and extent of damage,
then report accurately to the post
or designated report center. After
this report, give what help and
direct first aid you can to any
persons injured by the blast.
n = bomb falls 10 explode,
OF an explosion cannot be de-
tected above the crash of the
fall. investigate the bomb NJ
once. II may be n dud, n tiuss
bomb or y gas bomb. As you
approach the point VI fall. be
especially alert for the pres-
eace Of gas.
II no gas is present, report TN
location and probable size OF tn
bomb and damage caused by tn
fall Then svacuate people II
nearby houses and conduct o
direct them to other places o
shelter. After this, the streets
leading to the place OF fall shoul,
be roped off II there Ia time
Volunteers may be found for thu
work.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-06
PARK AUTOMOBILES

You must see that drivers park
their automobiles at curbs, In .
double row II necessary, but in
such a manner as TO leave q pass
age for fire engines and ambu-
iances. Wide openings must be
left opposite fireplugs. Drivers
should leave keys In cars or trucks,
since these vehicles may be needed
IN emergency.
When the warning sounds
after dark the blackout will
be enforced. You will warn
householder Ut once Of any
light showing and n II IL not
ut once turned out or covered.
report the fact 10 the nearest
policeman. The condition Of
street and traffic lights should
he reported. Any shop signs
still Illuminated should be
turned off or reported.
You must be sure that ell fire
watchers are on post and that fire
fighting devices and supplies are
ready for use. When the streets
are clear and all lights covered or
extinguished, ana fire watchers
posted, you should take cover in
doorway or other place where
you are protected and can OBJ
serve developments.
II no bombs are dropped in your
sector, your duties will be to guide
messengers, first aid and other
parties passing through. to direct
fire patrols, TO be alert for gas
warnings and to prevent people
from leaving their homes and
shelters. On no account will YOU
F4eave your sector to go to the
aid of q neighboring sector.
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MONDAY
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stock sales appropriated 72o. 900
shares. compared with $50. 900 on
Friday. Curb volume was II, 900
ehnres against $4,000.
Evening star., 1942-09-02
Clio Opposes Creation
OF Economic Gar,
Supports WLB
Executive Bourd's Action
Follows Report President
PIons to Set Up Dictator
By the Associated Press.

q! tHe ASsoclateu PreSS,
The CIO Executive Board de-
clared its opposition yesterday to
creation OF ANY czar or supreme
dictator to regulate the economic af-
fairs of the Nation and said the
effective instrument for carrying out
the wage stabilization program was
the War Labor Board.
The board expressed those views
in a resolution it adopted after a
discussion of possible new economic
controls which President Roosevelt
is expected to make known soon,
possibly on Labor Day. The Presi-
dent has been reported as having
the creation of wage czar, or super
board, ofkoth, under consideration
He discussed tentative plans with
Philip Murray, CIO president, and
William Green, AFL president, last
week, and a second conference Is
scheduled for tomorrow.
The resolution called for enforce
ment of all seven points of the Pres
ident's anti-inflation program, pro-
mulgated last April. and complained
that certain sinister individuals
and vested interests" sought to un-
dermlne the program. 1t said the
present tax proposals of the Senate
Finance Committee were "a direct
reputation of the Presidents pro-
gram and blow at the war effort of
the Nation"
Labor accepts, along with the
other phases OF the Presidents eco
nomic program, the goal of stabiliza-
tion of wages" said the resolution.
Evening star., 1942-09-02
Report Of President S
Rubber Committee
Expected by Monday
Norris Says Bill to Set Up
Separate Agency Isn't
Dead, It's Only Sleeping

B, the Associated Press.
The Presidents Special Rubber
Committee today rounded out four
weeks of investigation and authori-
tative sources said the group would
submit its findings and recon-
mendations to Mr.. Roosevelt by
Labor Day.
A decision on Nation wide gasoline
rationing as well as on the steps
to supply vital rubber needs hinges
on the committees studies, the
President said in appointing the
three-man group headed by Ber-
nard NJ Baruch
The other members are DR.. James
B, Conant, president of Harvard
University, and DR.. Karl T. Comp
ton, president of Massachusetts, In
stitute OF Technology.
Senators Await Report.
From the committees first in
formal meeting on a park bench
opposite the White House and
through subsequent daily sessions In
hotel rooms, the members have given
no indication of the trend their
studies are taking.
Perhaps those awaiting the re-
port with the greatest interest are
the Western Senator's who spon-
sored legislation to establish a sep
arate Government authority for
making synthetic rubber from agri-
cultural and forest products.
1t was in connection with his veto
OF their bill that Mr.. Roosevelt
Evening star., 1942-09-02

The government permits mony workers
in essential industries to purchase new
tires. Let " help you find out If you
quality. Il 30. We curry long-milsags.
reasonably priced B. F. Goodrich Com.
mondsr and Stoudord Tires.
Evening star., 1942-09-02

announced the appointment OF the
special rubber committee.
Bill Not Dead, Norris says.
Under plans worked out BY the
War Production Board in conjunc-
ton with the Reconstruction
Finance Corp, synthetic rubber
plants with an ultimate capacity of
more than 100000 tons a year are
projected or under construction. OF
the total production, approximately
200 1000 tons year would be from
alcohol, the remainder from Pc
troleum sources. The bills pro-
ponents contended rubber could be
produced cheaper and quicker from
grain.
This bill is not dead. it's only
sleeping" remarked Senator Nor
ris, independent, of Nebraska, ex-
pressing the hope that the Baruch
committees report would be fair
and impartial"
Under Senate rules, motion to
override the Presidents s veto would
be In order any time before the
end of the current session. For
that reason the farm-rubber group
has adopted wait-and- policy.
Evening star., 1942-09-02
Railway Cars Tied Up
AT Philadelphia by
Strike Of Leaders
WPB Official Coils
WoIkout Direct
Subversive Movement

A walkout Of freight handlers at
the Philadelphia waterfront tied up
railroad freight cars there today and
halted work on lumber consigned to
war industries. The Philadelphia
situation appeared to be the most
serious Of number of labor disputes
and strike threats affecting war
production.
James P. Casey, regional labor
representative Of the War Produc-
ton Board, called the strike "a
direct subversive movement to tie
up transportation Of our munitions
of war now along the waterfront"
Between 300 and 400 men stayed
of their jobs. Albert James, secre-
tary of the International Longshore-
mems Association local at Phliadel-
phia. said the strike was voted to
enforce demands for an increase
from IS to 95 cents in their hourly
wage for loading freight cars. The
walkout closed lumber mill on one
pier which supplies shipyard and
a defense housing project.
Denies Strike Threat.
At Pittsburgh where several strike
threats yesterday appeared to jeop-
ardize steel, coke and other war
production, Nicholas A. Zonarich,
president Of the CIO Aluminium
Workers Of America, was charged by
Paul R. Lawson, head of the unions
largest local, with creating a false
impression that the aluminium work.
ers In that area would walk out in
wage dispute. He said no such strike
is planned.
At the same time it was announced
here by Philip Murray, CIO presi-
dent, that agreements between sub
salaries of the United States Steel
Corp. and the United Steelworkers
of America will be signed at Pitts
burgh Saturday guaranteeing a
wage increase, union security, check
off of dues and minimum daily
wage. The agreements will affect
about $50, 900 workers.
In Akron, Ohio, Offices of the CIO
United Rubber Workers announced
they will order $50 truck tire build
ers at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Co, to return to work today. Their
strike has kept 1900 employees idle.
Concessions Granted.
The War Labor Board announced
yesterday it had voted unanimously
to grant maintenance of union
membership and dues checkoff pro-
visions to the CIO Industrial Union
OF Marine and Shipbuilding Workers
in eight yards of the shipbuilding
division of the Bethlehme Steel CO.
About $4,000 workers are affected.
Yards which these contract pro-
visions will cover are in Baltimore,
Boston, two in Brooklyn, Hoboken,
Staten Island, Sparrows Point, Md,
and the Bethlehem -Fairchild yard
in Maryland.
The board refused to allow a gen.
eral wage increase to $500 workers
insa groupM Seattle In3hiEe sEops.I
but ordered adjustments for about
40 workers in three classifications.
The board, in refusing a general
increase, said the workers wages al
ready had beet equalisedsvith.th those.
in Sths shipbuiMtng industEy uuderA |
temporary agreement on August 5,
and directed that the Arrangement |
be made permanent. The arrange
ment set the hourly rate for me-
chanics at $120 and raised all other
workers cents an hour. The board
made the increases retroactive to
April /.
Evening star., 1942-09-02
War Bond Sale Mark
Placed al IT'S Million
For Month by Treasury
Film Stars Moy Exceed
Low Total; Two Billion
Hoped for by January
B. the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The Treasury yesterday set its
September quota of War bond sales
at $775,0 5,000, ,000-considerably lower
than recent months-but disclosed
an intention to build up to a mark
Of nearly $4,000, 900, 900 in January.
Film stars, who are leading the
September campaign, have set an
unofficial quota OF $1,000 900, 1000 for
this month, and the Treasury hopes
they are right. But the official quota
was set lower by 1925 100000 because
In past years September usually was
the poorest month for selling either
baby bonds or defense bonds.
However, the same officials re-
iterated the Treasury's intention of
averaging $1,000, 100000 a month on
a yearly basis, and explained that
larger quotas are in store this winter
to make up for the slack months.
The slack" to be taken up this
winter has been accentuated by
tNee successive failures to make
monthly quotas Though the first
quota was $6O0,O0O,0 900 in May. and
sales then totaIed $634,4 900, in
June the public filled only S633 ,9oo,-
900 9f an $500 100000 quota, and in
July $9Ooo00, 600 of .$i,60e 900 900.
August figures dre not complete, but
sales were about $70O ,000, 600 against
a quota of s815, 900 900.
Continued failure to meet the
quotas, officials admitted freely.
might hasten the day when Con-
gress would, by law, decide how
many bonds every person would buy
Some lawmakers have long favored
compulsory savings" and a number
OF President Roosevelt's influential
advisers outside the Treasury in
oorse it now.
Evening star., 1942-09-02
Novy's School Posters
Stress Scientific Needs

The Navy announced yesterday
it is using a new series of eight
posters in campaign to show pupils
OF elementary and secondary schools
the value of mathematics and SCI
ence as a basis for naval service.
Mathematics and science are the
background necessary for all tech
nical work, the posters emphasize.
They illustrate variety of activi-
ties ranging from navigating
heavy cruiser to repairing a Diesel
engine.
Evening star., 1942-09-02
Admitted to Bor

Bernice Simmons was among 269
successful applicants for admittance
to the bar of District Court on the
list announced yesterday. The name
was carried enormously on the COM
plete list in The Star as "Bernice
Simons."
Evening star., 1942-09-02

A War bond is vote for victory.
Vote early and often at the nearest
post office; in this election ballot
box stuffing is legal.
Evening star., 1942-09-02

Stamp, stamp, stamp, the boys are
marching--and 50 are the girls--to
the War savings stamp windows Of
post offices everywhere. Are You in
the parade?
Evening star., 1942-09-02

IN SOLOMONS-Lt. Col. Rob-
ert H. Williams, 5415 Edgemoor
= lane, Bethesda. Md, former
White House aide, who is re-
covering from wounds re-
ceived while leading a Marine
detachment in the assault on
Gavutu in the Solomons. BY a
coincidence. his promotion
from major was announced
here August = the day he
went into battle. Through an
error, The Star printed a pic
ture on Sunday of another
officer by the same name.
Evening star., 1942-09-02
B. F. Goodrich
GIoSsfex Bofferv

TodaY's driving condi.
tiens make it essential
that you get the stdrts
you need whom you
need them. Switch to q
pewsYhouss battery
the B. f. Goodrich Gloss
tex. Guaranteed for "a
months.
Evening star., 1942-09-19
Care of Trees Theme
OfNew Booklet

Care of Damaged Shade Trees"
is the title of a new United States
Department Of Agriculture Farmers
Bulletin CNo. 1866. It deals with
more than the care of injured trees.
The Introductory paragraphs on
avoiding injury are so well stated
that every gardener who owns or
plants tree should read them.
In addition, the author. DR.. r. p.
Marshall, pathologist in the Bureau
OF Plant Industry, discusses ways
of increasing tree vigor as an aid to
healing. This includes a few COM
ments on fertilization which are
helpful.
How trees heal and the methods
and ways of protecting them while
healing are discussed in terms that
all can understand.
The section on bracing to prevent
as well as to remedy injuries is es-
pecially we'll done. And, since most
of us do not shape our trees so as
to protect them from storm damage,
we are in need of such information.
The bulletin is we'll illustrated.
All in all, it is most welcome ad-
dition to the gardeners library.
Copies may be obtained by address,
ing card to the department. asking
for Farmers Bulletin 1896.-W. .H.Y.
Evening star., 1942-09-19
Two New Plant Yearb0oks
Are Unusually Interesting

on new seedlings are given. together
with comments OF exhibiting dano-
dis and other interesting informa-
ton.
The article by A. Cowen, an
English grower, 'Daffodlls In Bowls,
is not a story on arrangements but
rather a description of the methods
of growing and exhibiting daffodils
In bowls of fiber. He reports that
this trend has been quite marked In
recent years and makes for very
fine exhibitions.
1t is common practice for the
home gardener to look upon year
books and reports as being too tech
nical for their use. THE Lily Year
Book" also done by the American
Horticultural Society, has never been
guilty of being technical and this
years edition is not an exception.
The description of new varieties is
especially interesting while the dis
cussion of disease control is en-
tightening.
The article Suggestions for the
Beginner" by George l.. Slate, is
we'll worth any ones time. But
there is no point in trying to point
out the value of each article. The
report is edited by the Lily Commit
tee of the American Horticultural
Society, whose function it is to
further the cultivation and enjoy
ment of this flower. They have at
tempted to bring together the facts
as we'll as the opinions of all quail
flied to the end that we may better
understand and appreciate the lily.
w. H. Y,
Evening star., 1942-09-19
Fall Show to Be Held
By Arlington Club

The Fall Flower Show OF the
Neighborhood Garden Club OF Ar
lington will be held Monday at the
home of Mrs. w. M. Anderson, 47O3
North Sixteenth street. Six classes
have been scheduled and all men,
bers are urged to exhibit at least one
arrangement. Mrs. Ernest w. Day.
export will judge the classes which
will include fall arrangements in
glass not over "a inches tall, ar
rangements in white not over 20
inches tall, pair of vases for mantel,
patriotic arrangements, arrange
ments of gladioluses for living rooms
and arrangements of dahlias for
dinner tables.
Evening star., 1942-09-19

In disbudding, whether it be a
zinnia, rose or dahlia, we should
remove the excess side buds. How
ever, If the terminal bud has been
damaged it is oftentimes possible
to select a suitable side bud to take
its place.
To disbud a stem it is best to start
at the top, with the terminal pinched
or clipped out, leaving as little evi-
dence Of the operation as possible.
The longer disbudding is deferred
the harder it is to keep it from show
ing
In disbudding it is we'll to select
dozen or more stems and diSbud
them all so that the time of cut
ting for the show exhibitor will have
several specimens from which to
choose his entries. In many cases
1t Is we'll to select stems with buds
at varying stages of maturity. 1t
Is impossible to forecast weather
conditions at disbudding time, and,
Of course. the weather between now
and the show will influence the
rapidity Of flower development.
Evening star., 1942-09-19
Apple Trees Thrive
On Steep Slopes

Apple orchards planted ION the
contour" thrive on sleeper slopes
than most other fruits if given a
permanent or semi-permanent sod
system to prevent erosion. 1t Is
necessary to establish levels in the
orchard and set out the tree rows
so that ali trees in row are at
the same elevation. The rows are
not straight, but run around the
slopes of the hills SO that the
trees in any row are almost on q
level.
Horticulturists of the United States
Department of Agriculture suggest
that with contour planting it is best
to cultivate between rows, not up
and down hill. Such cultivation
tends to build up ridges that retard
water runoff and increase absorp-
ton. In time, low, natural terraces
result. In contour planting, tree
spacing varies with the slope.
Another method Of planning and
planting apple orchards on sloping
grounds Is to construct terraces be-
fore planting. This provides grow
Ing conditions favorable for apples.
Evening star., 1942-09-19
Many Small Tasks in
Vegetable Garden
Must Be Done

Though most of the work in con-
nection with the vegetable garden
has been completed by now, there
are many small tasks to be done
if we want to get the utmost value
out Of each crop that was planted.
II next years vegetable garden
is to be grown on new ground now
is the time to begin preparing It..
Plow or spade the new plot and
SOW 1t to rye. This will make it
much more fertile and easy to
handle in the spring.
Radishes and quick growing let
tuce may be planted in cold frame
at this time and will be fine for
serving before the heavy frosts of
early winter set In. A few plants
of parsley and some of chives may
be transferred to a corner of the
same cold frame, and can be used
In salads or as seasonings for some
time to come.
Onions should be pulled as soon
as the tops die off and the bulbs
ripen. Spread them out In the sun
to dry, and when turning or han
ding be careful not to bruise them.
Keep them in dry, airy place until
time to place them in winter stor-
age.
Evening star., 1942-09-19
Blue Flowers in
Garden Add
Novel Note
Plnmbago Is Hardy,
Very Colortul and
Lafe.Blooming

Interesting dwarf plants with
late-blooming blue flowers always
add a novel note to the fall garden.
where yellow and orange blooms
usually predominant. Among the
best dwarf blue Towering plants is
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides, or
Plumbago larpentiae. as it may be
listed in your particular catalogue.
This is woody perennial COM
monty known as Plumbago, which
is quite hardy in root, but dies down
to the ground each year and comes
up from the root, so it never grows
tall. It is one of the most snowy
of the late fall blooming dwarf per-
ennials, usually starting to bloom
in late July or August and continu-
ing until frost. The plant is quite
hardy from New York south, and
has long been used for rock gardens,
although its use is not extensive.
While Plumbago prefers . sunny
position. it will grow fairly well in
rather shady places. Any well
drained soil is suitable, although
one which Is fertile and nearly neu-
trail is preferred.
If you set these plants in an ex-
posed position where the soil freezes
hard, it is we'll to mulch them in
the winter after the garden starts
to freeze, although many plants in
we'll drained soil have come through
our winters we'll without harm.
This plant does not produce seed
in our locality so it is propagated
entirely by division. In fact, 1t
should be divided every year or two
to keep it within bounds. Most
nurserymen have it.
If you are in position to protect
the dwarf shrubs with leaves or
other material, you might try two
other species of Ceratostigma which
are perfectly hardy in England but
in this country are not hardy much
north OF Washington. They are the
c. willmottianum and c. griffith.
Evening star., 1942-09-19
Leaves Become
Big Problem
In the Fall
Practice Of Burning
Them Near a Tree
Is DANGEROUS One

BY Laurence and Edna Blair.
In suburban areas where trees
are plentiful and make good
growth the leaves become somewhat
Of a problem in the fall, and each
householder is apt to dispose Of
them by raking them up and burn
ing them. In some communities
they are gathered up by the town
| and thrown on the common dump
The practice of burning leaves
| near tree is especially dangerous
The bark of such trees may be
scorched by even a small fire, thus
| injuring the cambium underneath
and making the tree much more
susceptible to injury by borers
Evergreens and shrubs may also be
badly injured by the heat OF these
bonfires.
II the leaves fall from the trees
that have been damaged by insect
pests or diseases they must be de-
stroyed by all means, but gather
them in q spot where they are far
enough away from any living plant
before burning them.
No wise gardener destroys all
fallen leaves at any rate, as they
have many uses. Those of the red
oak make splendid mulch for rho
dodendrons and mountain laurel
and any other plants which require
acid soil. Do not remove them in
the spring but let them decay and
become part of the soil, adding
a new layer from year to year.
Other leaves have real plant food
value as they contain nitrogen, pot
ash and phosphoric acid to a small
extent and also add humus to the
soil as they decay.
They make fine winter mulch
for the shrubbery border, and can
be packed in bottomless peach bas-
kets or Grated around rose bushes.
They can also be used to protect
any vegetables left in the garden for
winter digging, or if kept dry can
be used as, insulating material in
outdoor storage pits.
If used in the hardy border do
not let them pack down over the
crowns of plants. Protect plants
first by placing empty berry boxes
or grape crates over them, or by
using evergreen branches first.