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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-05-09
= Our Opinions
. The Turning Point

The layman ventures diffidently 10
advise the expert. This is particularly true
when the layman does not know all the
contributing facts.
We do not make bold to tell the generals
and the admirals how to win the war. We
can say, however, that somewhat more than
a hundred thirty million Americans will be
wild with delight when sound strategy per-
mits Us to carry the war direct TO Tokyo,
Berlin and Rome.
The Armchair Strategists of America,
unincorporated, are convinced that the axis
must be beaten at home. Counter-offensive
activities. designed to hamper the Nazis and
the Japs in their attacks. are necessary.
We don't belittle their Importance. But we
do feel that they are mere stopgaps.
Germany and Japan have spread their
tentacles over the world, Selling one out
lying territory after another. We can't
restore peace by arduously recapturing the
lost possessions island by island.
We amateurs are convinced that the way
to win this war is to invade Germany and
Japan.
To the extent that the bombing of
Tokyo and other Japanese cities is pre-
liminary step in such an offensive, it may
be said to mark a turning point in World
War ii.
We, the lay majority who urge this bold
course, have no illusions that it will be easy.
The cost in blood, sweat and tears will be
beyond anything this sad world ever yet
has suffered. But it can be done.
An offensive against either Germany or
Japan presupposes the availability of mil
lions of well-trained fighting men.
These millions must be provided with
ample armament at least rs good as the
axis possesses-tanks planes, guns, mu-
nitions.
The men, the material, food. clothing.
medical supplies, must be carried safely
across thousands of miles of submarine
infested ocean, week after week. month
after month. This will require ship ton
mage almost beyond comprehension.
We are training the men. We are pro-
duclng material at an ever-increasing tempo.
We are building ships probably faster than
ocean carriers ever before were turned out.
On behalf of the armchair strategsts,
we concede that We laymen can not know
exactly at what moment there will be
enough men properly trained and adequate
ly equipped, with enough ship tonnage to
carry them to battle and maintain them
until victory is won.
That is for the best generals and admit
rails to determine, just as they must solve
the equally difficult puzzle of selecting the
Jumplng-off places for invasion of Germany
and Japan.
We don't envy the brass hats either of
those jobs. But we do insist, respectfully.
that they must be done at the earliest posi-
bic moment. And we hope the bombing of
Japan was the first step toward taking the
war to the enemy homelands.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-05-09
He Knows or Finds
The Answers
By John Xix

les. For that reason it would
not be rare enough to have a
high value. II you don't wish to
keep it, the College of Puget
Sound, the Ferry museum or one
Of the high schools probably
would like il, but you couldn't
expect to sell it.
Mr.. Fixit: Could you tell me
why we have to be rationed on
sugar for home consumption
while they make liquor, wine and
beer 1 am not against drink
ing but now Ii the time TO do
without drinks rather than TO
take sugar from the family.
A READER.
We recall news some time ago
that manufacture Of distilled
liquor was 10 be stopped. Other
vi SUI NJ Gil
are being forced to operate on
a ration of small part, usually
half, Of the amount they used
last year. II is to be presumed
those who make the decisions
do not feel that the beer and
wine industries can be cut off
completely without disrupting
normal life beyond reason. The
amounts of sugar they use may
be large but not nearly as great
as those used in private families,
in the soft drink and baking in
dustries. The savings have to be
made where the use is greatest
TO be most effective.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-05-09
eTEST QUESTIONS

Can you answer seven of these
test questions Turn TO page
7 for the answers.
l. Name the present capital
Of Free China.
2. What is the name Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt's pet Scottish
terrier
,. Army day is celebrated on
April 8, July 4. or Nov. II?
4. Seattle is the capital Of the
state Of Washington; true or
false?
5. With which industry Is
Eugene G. Grace identified?
6. "Plmsolls line" is nau-
teal term, surveying device,
or a mathematical formula?
:. The capital Of Canada is
Montreal, Ottawa or Toronto7
s. Name the founder Of the
Committee 10 Defend America
by Aiding the Allies. organized
in 1910.
2. Who wrote The Crime Of
Sylvestre Bonnard"
10. What school did Tom
Brown" attend-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-05-09
SATURDAY, MAY Q

Benefic aspects appear to
dominate slightly today which
Is fortunate for constructive
plans and for cooperation with
powerful influences. but con-
tracts should not be signed I'M
der this configuration.
Heart and Home: As war
hazards are widely felt in the
United States the urge toward
hasty love affairs will be strong
and the tendency to ignore
established social barriers will
be apparent. Astrologers stress
the Importance of adhering to
all the standards of human rela-
lions which have governed ma
tions in peacetime. The Puritan
influence should extend into the
period of greatest peril to the
nation, they declare. Romance
should be an inspiration I'M
touched by selfishness and slim
ulating to ideals of service to
state and nation.
Business Affairs: As the
waste of war continues. finan-
ciers will confer anxiously over
the Niagara of spending en-
tailed upon the United States
government, but industry will
prove its tremendous power to
keep trade and commerce prof
liable. As the national debt
grows the resources of the ma
ton will develop amazingly in
coming months.
National Issues: Wholesale
economies in which government
employees participate will be
discussed with increasing en-
phasis as vacation days draw
near. Washington will be asked
TO set good example by revis-
ing the expense accounts and
travelling costs of those sent out
on public business.
Persons whose birthdate II IL
should guard against losses in
the coming year. Pleasant sur
prises are forecast
Children born on this day
probably will be talented and
tempermentsL They should
succeed. but they may have
many ups and downs on the
way to achievement.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-05-09

hessrs. Hull and stimson - no
radicals - wish the Scotch-and-
soda tacticians would exhibit 4
modicum Of realism.
The Kremiin dictator, however.
lately took cognizance OF allied
sentiment. Some weeks ago Sir
Stafford Grips, former Brit
ish Ambassador To Moscow, de-
clared that the Muscovites must
receive additional territory in
any final settlement. His indis-
Greet pronouncement stirred the
Poles and other minorities fight
ing on our side. In his most
recent utterance Stain gave re-
assurance that he wanted no
geographical expansion. There
will be other speeches - and
actions designed TO slush the
I'VE don't like Communists"
chorus.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-05-09
. HOROSCOPE oMr. Fixit

Mr.. Fixit: Could you please
tell me why Front Page Far
rell," the dramatic story Of q
newspaper reporter that used to
he heard daily over kMO has
been discontinued:
JUST WONDERING.
Most stories end some time,
and that is what happened to
Front Page Farrell"
Mr.. Fixit: 1 was born ut
Portland, Ore, In 1918. To whom
and where should 1 write TO get
my birth certificate:
A READER.
Either the state or city de-
partment of health in Portland
should have it.
Mr.. Fixit: Could you tell me
II The Times (London) OF Thurs
day, Nov. !, 1908, has any
value: The most important
news Is in dispatches from Vice
Admiral Collingswood about the
death Of Vice Admiral Lord
Niscount Nelson. There are also
articles from the Dutch, French
and Hamburg papers.
MRS. r. <
Because The Times of London
has been a semi-official news
paper for 40 long, it is one
which has been saved by librar-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-05-09
FIVE GLASSES OF BEER

Editor The Times: A street
car motorman in New York City
sat down to lunch in a tavern.
But instead of ordering q lunch
he drank five glasses OF beer.
He then climbed up into his car
and started into the city. There
was a long downhill curve. which
he took at 40 miles an hour.
The result: His car jumped
the track, and, not counting the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-05-09

injured, five Of his passengers
were killed - home, friends. the
beauty of the morning, the love-
illness of the evening - all gone,
gone forever.
question: When a man goes
into restaurant. does IL make
any difference whether he orders
beer or just coffee?
JAMES p. RAwSoN.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-05-09

little red schoolhouSe. In fact
] would like 10 add TO Mel
Voorhees, list Of unanswershle
questions printed on the front
page of the Times the other
night.
The question would be: Why
are we told TO raise Victory
gardens on one hand-snd the
farmers right here in Pierce
county are being offered IS per
acre for not raising pasture
crops. on the other hand +? May
be the two agencies OF the gov
eminent need a coordinator. II
would be interesting 10 see the
answers our current congress
men would have for this little
quiz.
r. y. OLSON.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-05-09
= Your Opinions

To correspondents; Because af
the lack of space letters for publ
cation must not exceed 200 words.
This rule viii be strictly enforced
except In some possibly rare In
stances when In the Judgment Of
the editor the public Interest viii
be served by q longer letter.
Letters exceeding the limit NAV
be rejected entirely or excerpts NAV
be used when In the Judgment Of
the editor it NAV he done without
fmpairinG the meaning.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-05-09

IL siShAy 1 hc
ribbon is blue,
red, and blue
again. The red
is edged with
yellow. The
blues are edg-
ed with red.
2. S O m .
American sail
ors have a
very desrip-
tive piece of
slang. II Is ID
and D." mean
ing?
5. In north
Australia one
Of the little
towns that has
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-05-09
Todeys Common Error

Two words that have the form
Of adverns. but which are really
sdjeetives in modern prose ar.
friendly and cowsrdly. "A
friendly person. "A cowsrdly
man not he acted friendly
(cowardlyl."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-05-09
SO THEY SAY

A person can't sit around do
ing nothing when you've got
your health and there's a job 10
do. - Mrs. May Murphy. New
York City, with husband and
two sons in army. joining up as
an army nurse.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-05-09

Those in a position to indulge them
selves should forego indulgence, and those
not in such position should regard indul-
gence as disreputable.-Gen Chang Kai-
shek.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-05-09
NEED CooRDNAToRs

Editor, The Tines; Sometime
back, the writer OF an article in
this column. suggested that the
people Of this good common
wealth were undergoing a re-
educational program. Praeti-
eslly every day some incident
bears this out Already deci-
sively proven by our vote get
ting politicians tor have they)
is the fact more can be pro-
dUced N 20 hours than IN IS
hours.
New we bump into something
else that wasn't taught In tbs
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-05-09
. WAR QUIZ

l. This Army medal has 10 do
with Puerto Rico. What does
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-05-09

Your postmaster can tell you
how To invest in u. 8. WAR
BONDS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-05-09

been bombed by the Jsps has
the same name as a famous
horse race. What is IT.
Answers on Page
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-05-09

BARREN CONTINENT
The Americas supplied Aus
tralia settlers with many adapt
able plants such as corn, pota-
toes and tobacco, as well as
animals which could be domes-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-05-09

ticated, like turkeys and llamas.
HULL'S HAUL
In August, 1912, Isaac Hull.
in command of the Constitution.
joined battle with British Cap
tain Dacre's Guerrero off Nova
Evening star., 1942-01-08
Capital Fi|ipinos Register
For Military Service

Filipinos of Washington and
vicinity began registering yesterday
for possible military service at head
quarters of the Washington Chapter
of the Filipino War Veterans, 1135
New Hampshire avenue NV.
Filipinos here have been going to
the Office of the Resident Commits
sioner. at 1917 Massachusetts, ave-
nue. NV, for some time expressing
their desire to fight for the Philip
pines. A great many who are
registering are veterans of United
States conflicts, dating back to the
nish-American War.
Vincent Bonda, commander of the
Washington Chapter, has asked that
the men register between and 10
pm. each day. He said those
registering will be asked to volunteer
later for an all-Filipino military
unit to serve in the Filippines or
anywhere else the United States
may want to send them.
The first man to register was
American-born Eugene Flores, 81,
son of the vice commander of the
Filipino War Veterans, Andy D.
Flores.
Evening star., 1942-01-08
| Route Service
| By Toxicobs
|SConsidered

Establishment of some sort OF
route service by taxicabs between
congested residential areas and
downtown Washington is being
given very serious consideration,
Chairman Gregory Hankin of the
Public Utilities Commission said to-
day. He was not prepared to state
the ultimate plan.
But something can be worked
out" he said.
Most recent suggestion for a cab
route service came yesterday in a
letter from Chairman Frederic A.
Delano of the National Capital Park
and Planning Commission to the
Commissioners. Mr.. Delano cited a
personal experience which led him
to believe that such service during
rush hours was necessary.
Mr.. Delano suggested that all taxis
between the hours Of am. and 8
am. and 5 pm. and 7 pm. carry
three passengers from and to given
central points. He suggested as a
suitable fare Is or 30 cents per
capita for a run from the Accent
zone to a single downtown area.
Mr.. Hankin said public hearings
probably will be called. Any such
program, he added, will require =
nice balance between voluntary CO.
operation Of the cabmen and exer-
else of authority by the commis-
sion.
Evening star., 1942-01-08
Butler at Jap Embassy
Presides in Lonely GLORY

A 54-year-old Japanese butler,
who classes himself as a patriotic
American" is the only resident Of
the Japanese Embassy at 25l4
Massachusetts avenue NV, allowed
by the State Department to remain
there to keep the house clean and
well heated to prevent plumbing
from freezing.
The Spanish Embassy, which has
taken over japanese interests in
the United States, pays the buffers
salary with funds left for that pur-
pose by the Japanese officials Signs
labelling the place as Spanish En-
bassy in Charge of Japanese In
terests" have been posted at en-
frances to the Embassy.
In answer to call today, officials
of the Spanish Embassy declined to
say whether they would staff the
building until they learned how
much work handling Japanese in
terests would be.
The butler says the United States
is his country. Il don't want to 60
back to Japan" he added. He is
classed by the State Department as
resident enemy alien, he said.
Evening star., 1942-01-08
Sowmi|| FIywheeI Rips Roof,
Sails d Block, Damages Homes

saw electric wires dangling to the
ground" Mrs. Bladen said. There
was hole in the corner of the house
over there, and part of the roof was
taken off.
While neighbors congregated and
speculated on what had happened,
some one reported an accident at
Jacob Smiths sawmill, block
away.
Half of the fywheel broke into
two pieces. One piece buried itself
in the ground at the sawmill and
another was found in pile OF saw
dust, according to Mrs. Bladen.
The second half pierced the tin
roof of the sawmill, and scared
through the sky.
Mrs. Bladen said a roomer at her
house, Mrs. Eva Mitchell. had left
the bedroom only IS minutes before
the accident.
Evening star., 1942-01-08
40-ki|e Speed Limit SET
For D. T.. and u. ). Parks

Secretary of the Interior Ickes
announced today he. had ordered
park authorities in the District and
throughout the Nation to install a
mandatory 4O-mile an hour speed
limit. He said the step was taken to
conserve tires, automobile parts and
gasoline, but added that there was
no immediate prospect of wartime
gasoline rationing.
Locally, Mr.. Ickes said he in
structed Park Police Captain Mark
Raspberry to put the order into ef-
feet on all park roads within the
District and all other roads. such as
Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
and George Washington Memorial
Parkway, under his jurisdiction.
He indicated this would be done
within a week.
Mr.. Ickes said the 40-mile speed
limit would not result In immediate
arrests and that motorists would
be warned" for a time. He en-
phasized that arrests would follow,
however, and added:
so you had better stay OIL my
roads if you don't like it, because !
don't fix tickets"
Evening star., 1942-01-08

A sawmill in Capitol Heights, Md,
staged a blitzkrieg yesterday and
alarmed residents a block away
when a 25-pound flywheel tore
through their houses.
Mrs. Violet Bladen, 10G SiXty-first
street, said she was startled by
loud explosion" followed by "a dull
thud and tinkling sound" from the
second floor.
MY first thought was that some
one had slipped into the house and
shot himself" she said
Rushing upstairs with her son,
Mrs. Bladen found the hallway and
rear bathroom floors Uttered with
plaster and splinters. In the front
bedroom they found more debris
and a gaping hole in the wall. On
the floor near the bed rested half
of an iron wheel.
I'VE looked across the street and
Evening star., 1942-01-08
D. {. Tire Recipients
Will Be Announced
Weekly by Rationers
Leory to Make Public
First List Saturday;
HoIf Of Requests Rejected

A list of the first successful appli-
cants for automobile and truck tires
under the Districts tire-rationing
program will be made public Satur-
day by the Tire Rationing Board,
Chairman Whitney Leary an
nounced today.
The list will include applications
approved by the three rationing sub
committees at meetings yesterday
and whatever additional ones are
okayed at meetings scheduled for
tomorrow afternoon. Mr.. Leary said
nine applications were approved
yesterday, and that approximately
so per cent of the requests were
rejected.
Mr.. Leary said the names OF sue
cessful petitioners would not be
made public until the complete list
for the first weeks operation Of the
program is released. 1t will be the
boards policy, he said, to release
such lists once each week.
All applications received through
yesterday were reviewed and acted
on at yesterdays meetings. with the
exception of one, which Mr.. Leary
described as border-line case. This
request will be submitted to the Or
flee Of Price Administration for q
ruling, he said.
The number Of meetings which
each of the three administrative
will hold each week
will depend on the number OF ap-
plications which come under their
purview, Mr.. Leary said. :,
The chairman added that he was
satisfied with the manner in which
the program was proceeding. For
something new, its going along very
we'll" he said.
Mr.. Leary will meet with men,
bers of his executive committee and
the personnel of the subcommitteeS
at 43O pm. tomorrow at the Force
School headquarters following sub
committee meetings.
Evening star., 1942-01-08
War Worker Home Plea
Fine Idea, Young SAYS

Commissioner Young today de-
scribed as a fine suggestion" the
proposal that the city heads call on
each District home owner to provide
decent living accommodations" for
at least one Government war
worker during the emergency.
The proposal came to the Com
miSsioners in a letter from Chair
man Downs and Representative
Manasco of the House subcommittee
holding hearings on decentralization
OF Government agencies.
The two members of Congress
asked for information on the num-
ber of private homes in the District
and said that more than 10000
additional workers will come here in
the next 10 months.
Commissioner Young said Asses
sor Ed Dent is looking up the in
formation sought by the House
members and that the matter of an
appeal to homeowners will be taken
up at a board meeting as soon as
possible.
Evening star., 1942-01-08
Traffic Experts Named
To Shape Emergency
Evacuation Plans
Study to Begin at
Once at Behest of
Secretary Stimson

A special committee of traffic and
highway officials, named by the
Commissioners late yesterday at the
suggestion of Secretary of War Stim-
son. was prepared today to begin
studying plans for facilitating the
evacuation of civilians from Wash
ington, if it ever becomes necessary,
and also to expedite the passage
through the city of military units.
Members of the group, who were
directed to begin their studies at
once" are: Police Inspector Arthur
E. Miller, in charge of all police
traffic operations; M. o. Eldridge,
assistant traffic director, and j. N.
Robertson. engineer OF streets in the
Highway Department. These OFF,
cials will work in close cooperation
with F. w. Lovejoy, representing the
Public Roads Administration.
Would Map Routes.
The group was directed to under
take the following:
Selection and mapping Of suitable
routes through the District for troop
and convoy units where the Army
will least disrupt ordinary civilian
use of the highway system and will
find required clearances and strength
of structures.
Development with the War De-
partment of the most acceptable
times and methods of handling troop
and convoy movements over specified
routes.
Selection of other routes for the
evacuation "if ever necessary" Of the
civilian population in order that
such use of routes by evacuees may
not interfere with military use Of
highways.
Ties in With States.
Coordination of military routes
through the District and those
selected for civilian evacuation with
connecting highways assigned for
similar purposes in Maryland and
Virginia.
Coordination of police arrange
ments in the District with those of
Maryland and Virginia for handling
conveys and troops across Wash
ington.
Furnishing of automobile operator
records to the War Department,
when requested, in order to facilitate
that departments selection Of the
best applicants for jobs as operators
of its motor vehicles.
ALLEGATION of privately or publicly
owned motor vehicle equipment in
the District for Army or civilian de-
tense purposes, under lease or other
wise.
Meanwhile, the District Buildings
200 employees went from their desks
to the basement yesterday, with one
exception, when a practice AFRAID
signal was given. The exception
was Commissioner Guy Mason, who
remained in his Office He said he
hadn't been informed of the test
and failed to hear the signal. The
signal was sounded by siren on
the second floor, powered by an old
battery from Government car.
Evening star., 1942-01-08
Old Oil Storage Building
Set Afire in ARLINGTON

A fire started by workmen to burn
an old structure on the site of the
War Department Building in Aling-
ton County. Va, led to reports of
an explosion and accidental fire at
that project this morning.
At the Arlington Cantonment,
officials explained that a shed for
merly used to store oil barrels was
set aflre and large columns of smoke
came from the oil-soaked structure
and ground. One oil container ex-
ploded, but no one was injured,
officials said.
Arlington County firemen re-
sponded, but discovered they were
not needed.