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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-07-27

Republican in their blood, just as
people in Oklahoma are Demo-
cratic. If Roosevelt can make
his four billion war chest last he'll
be reelected. Still. if he strikes
slump next summer, he can be
defeated"
Sixty miles northeastward the
Sage of Emporia, William Allen
White, views with as much humor
as hope the Grass Roots" con-
vention. that he must accept as at
least partly his own stepchild.
America must do three things
to save herself: Put buying power
into the hands of the lower two
fifths: decrease profit in industry
so that goods can be more equi-
tably distributed raise taxes to
meet the long pull of unemploy-
ment and public works" he says.
The Republicans one chance
depends on the man they NOM
mate"
ON the western edge of Mis-
~ souri, men dismissed the pos
sibilities of any one but Roosevelt
carrying The state as too fantastic
even to bother to talk about.
The same was true of Okla
homa. "Huey can carry a good
many poor tenant farmers and
hare-croppers with him, but
Roosevelt will get the state" Vic
tor Harlow, editor of Harlow's
Weekly said to me.
Up at the noisy, clustering state
capital the extraordinary governor,
E. w. Marland who five years ago
had 80 millions, views with grow
ing alarm the vast exodus of
farm people to the cities. Well
have to get at least three million
city families back to the land or
we will go the way of Rome. It's
the primary question before the
nation"
MOnday-In the OZarks, where
soil and human erosion have done
their worst.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-07-27

MOnday-In the Ozarks, where
soil and human erosion have done
their worst.
The Washington times., 1935-12-04
He Makes" Rain

WARSAW.-The assertion that
he can cause rain to fall at will is
made by a peasant of the Polish
village Of Grutkowo. Every dem
onStration Of his method has so
far proved successful. The peas
ant, Wladyslaw SkiereSza, uses
certain chemical substances for
his tests.
The Washington times., 1935-12-04
Gets U. S. Post

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec. 4
G.N.SO.-Appointment of Mrs.
Dorothy M. Beck, of Wilton,
Conn, as regional director in
charge of all Resettlement Admin
istration activities in the IL
Northeastern States, effective i'm
was announced today.
The Washington times., 1935-12-04
Big Game Gains I.

Big game animals are more
than holding their own in the ma
tional forests, although in many
other areas they face depletion If
not extinction. In the last 10
years the number approximately
doubled. and wild life census fig
ures. compiled recently, show con.
tinuinp gains.
The Washington times., 1935-11-09
Laura Hope Crews Has Told
Many Stars How ToD Do 1t

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. "a con
temporary OF John Drew, Henry
Miller, Robert EdeSon, Leo De-
trichStein, Eleanor Robson and
show world idols of another gen.
Grafton, Laura Hope Crews docs
not sigh for the good old days"
but instead halls her present
screen work as the most Satisfac-
tory phase of her entire career.
The eminent actress, who has
helped write stage and screen his
tory, says, II believe what one
Is doing today and plans to do
tomorrow are much more impor-
tant than what one has done in
the past" Miss Crews pioneered
in talking pictures, bringing her
many-faceted theatrical knowledge
to a new medium, for she taught
Gloria Swanson, Norma Talmadge
and other silent picture stars to
"talk," and wrote, produced and
directed during the days the
screen was training its voice.
Now she has returned to her
first love, acting, and is in de-
mand in Hollywood. Her latest
characterization is in Edward
Small's production, "The Melody
Lingers On" with Josephine
Hutchinson, George Houston,
John Halliday, Mona Barrie and
Helen Wesley.
Born in San Francisco, a city
In which so many future theatrical
celebrities received their early
training, Miss Crews made her pro-
fesSional debut at the age of four,
as the leader Of a Maypole dance
in the old Woodward's Gardens.
"A few years later she appeared in
her first real play, "Editha and
the Burglar" Continuing in
Juvenile roles during her school
days, she joined the Alcazar Stock
Company while still in her teens.
Her salary was $3.50 a week.
When she had been graduated
to ingenue leads and won a salary
boost to SIS. she felt the time was
opportune to storm the citadelS
of Broadway. Her first engage
ment in New York was with the
Murray Hill Players, under the
direction Of Fred BelaSco, brother
of David, and fellow San Fran
e1ScanS.
Miss Crews rose to the status
of a real Broadway figure as a
result of her work with Eleanor
Robson in Merely Mary Ann"
The play ran for three years.
She then was signed by Henry
Miller to play opposite Robert
Edeson in "The Great Divide" a
play that raised her to the
heights in her profession.
After reaching stardom Miss
Crews became associated with
The Washington times., 1935-11-09
Larrimore Now in HOLLYWOOD

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 8. - "At
first I thought the screen wasn't
ready for me. Then I began to
wonder if I was ready for the
screen. Now we've gotten to-
gether."
Thus did Francine Larrimore,
distinguished Broadway actress,
explain her arrival in Hollywood
this week. About to make her
motion picture debut at Metro
Goldwyn-Mayer, she Is among the
last of the stage stars to capitulate
to films.
She was a striking figure as she
descended the steps Of the Santa
Fe Chief" with Oogle, Larry
and Tuppence, three silky-haired
The Washington times., 1935-11-09

Yorkshire terriers, Wriggling under
her arm, and 80 pieces of luggage
following her onto the platform.
II wanted to come here sooner" :"
she said, "but I never considered
myself handsome enough"
Although she has been receiving
screen offers for the past 10 years,
Miss Larrimore said she was
frightened of the n lew medium
until Irving G. Thalberg convinced
her with a screen test.
"I was delighted" she said,
"and here I am"
'"The SCREEN" she said candidly,
"haS far surpassed the stage. All
the best writers and directors are
out here. And the picture audience
| is worldwide"
The Washington times., 1935-11-09
HOu uyWOOd GiggIes

A retired colonel had been ad-
viSed by his doctor that if he did
not give up whisky it would
shorten his life.
Think SOP" asked the colonel.
IT am sure of it, colonel. If you
will stop drinking am sure it will
prolong your days.
Come to think Of it, I believe
you are right about that, doctor, J"
said the colonel. Il went "a
hours without a drink six months
ago, and I never put in such q
long day in my life"
Personal: Lawyer will read will
tomorrow at residence Of
-, who died June 10 to &C.
commodate his relatives-Tea-
neck IN. J) paper.
Lewis Collins, director, just
returned from q fishing trip.
While on the trip he registered
at a hotel on the edge Of the
High Sierras. The clerk asked
him: What kind Of a room
do you want, a 81 or 3 81
room?"
whats the difference between
them?" asked Lew.
"Well, the 50 ones have mouse
traps In them" replied the clerk.
On July II, 1884. he suffered q
stroke, but with the loving care
Of his family and his kind and
efficient nurse, he never fully re-
covered.
A Scotsman had to send an
urgent telegram and not wish
ing to spend more money than
necessary wrote like this:
Bruises hurt erased afford
erected analysis hurt too in
fictitious dead" (ten words.
The Scotsman who received 1t
Immediately decided it was:
Bruce is hurt. He raced a Ford.
He wrecked 1t, and Alice is hurt,
too. In fact she's dead" (Nlne-
teen words.
Gene Marvey tells about the
producer who was sitting in the
projection room watching his
firms latest picture being un'
reeled. Suddenly, the producer
called a halt and informed Ohe
director that the last scene
would have to be retaken.
Why?" queried the director
whats the matter?"
IT couldn't hear the * In
sWimmink!" was the explanation,
Don BeSter. the maestro. was
playing golf the other afternoon
when a man ran up to him:
Pardon me-" he puffed, "do
you mind if I play through?
I just received a wire that my
wife Is seriously ILL"
The Washington times., 1935-11-09
Jean Is No Longer Platinum

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 9.-Jean
Harlow, Hollywood's Blond Bomb
, she'll" has tossed q bomb into
the ranks Of the platinum blondes!
Declaring II may never be a
blonde again." Miss Harlow, whose
world.famouS platinum locks have
set the style in hair for thousands
Of women, has caused a furore
with her edict.
This decision was reached, &C.
cording to Miss Harlow, after
weeks Of patient experimentation,
during which her distinguished
platinum blond treSses have been
supplanted by q new color and
hairdresS.
The exact color Of Miss Harlow'S
new hair, worn shoulder length in
curlS, which has given her a vivid
ly different personality, is indefin-
able. 1t is a soft, light brown.
That, too, is inadequate descrip-
ton. It is degrees darker than her
platinum hair, yet lighter than
brown-almost as though the two
had fused. retaining the high
lights Of the one and the softness
Of the other. The hair is best de-
fined by the term "brownette."
II decided to change the color
Of my hair to fit the character
Of my new picture, Riff Raft, /"
said Miss Harlow. IT like it
and I am going to keep it,"
Ray June, ace cinematographer,
says the hair makes Miss Harlow
an entirely new, sparkling per
Sonality.
"As a platinum blonde" June
points out, Miss Harlow'S hair
predominates, losing the value Of
her features. Darker hair brings
out the true lovelineSs and char
acter Of Miss Harlow's face"
Miss Harlow'S decision has won
wide approval at Metro Goldwyn-
Mayer, where she is costarring with
Spencer Tracy in the Irving G..
Thalberg production of "Riff
Raft" being directed by j. Wal.
ter Ruben.
The Harlow fans are in an up
roar over Jeans changing h e
color Of her hair, and are bonn
harding the star with letters.
About 16 per cent upbraid her
for deserting the platinum blond
ranks, and most Of the rest want
details about the new color, and
information about the shade of
makeup and lip-stick she plans to
use with it.
The color. chriStened Brown
ette," is a honey-hued brown.
Jean defends Che change as
necessary to her career. ''I felt
I needed q new personality" she
says, "and, as my hair has DOM
mated my personality to date, I
decided to change it. I'm trying
it out in Riff Raft and I think
I'm going to like it."
The Washington times., 1935-11-09
Site
For Another House

Bing Crosby apparently isn't
happy unless he is building
houses. He built a home at
Toluca Lake. Then he bought
an acreage at Rancho Santa Fe
and built a house there. After
that he built his father and
mother a home at Toluca Lake.
Now he. is looking for more
sites for more homes. He has
just sold his own Toluca Lake
place to AL Jolson and Ruby
Keeler, for a home for the lat
ter's parents ..-
The Washington times., 1935-11-09

ally trips him up with unusual
English words which the melodic
Pole is adding to his vocabulary.
Only yesterday, in fact, Kiepura
said to Hall, It have no more dollar
here in Hollywood"
"You broke?" inquired Hall in
surprise. How many dollars do
you need?"
"No, no." sighed Kiepura. II
mean have no more sadness. I
like Hollywood. Everything is
lovely!"
A furrow appeared in the be-
nign brow Of Cecil B. DeMille last
Wednesday afternoon when he
heard that fire was jeopardizing
his $400 900 Paradise ranch in the
mountains near Hollywood.
But his family was totally un-
The Washington times., 1935-11-09

the New York Theater Guild, Of
which Miss Westley, who plays a
leading role in "T'he Melody
Lingers On" was a founder.
When Miss Crews first was
summoned to Hollywood in the
early days of talking pictures it
was not as an actress but in the
capacity Of associate producer
and diction teacher. She coached
many screen stars and selected
stories for Ann Harding, Ina
Claire, Gloria Swanson, Helen
Twelvetrees, Constance Bennett
and others.
The Washington times., 1935-11-09

Alexander Hall, who is direct
ing Jan Kiepura and Gladys
Swarthout in "Give Us This
Night" at Paramount. says the
Continental singing star continu-
The Washington times., 1935-11-09

prepared for the excitement which
overcame the famous director at
about midnight when he suddenly
remembered he had left an exceed
ingly valuable package at the
ranch.
Urging his chauffeur to drive at
top speed, DeMille raced through
lines Of fire fighters to Paradise.
He made for the library, searched
through the shelves, and emerged
with three books under his arm.
They were medieval tones bor-
rowed from a museum collection
for research on The CruSades. "
He returned them on the following
morning,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-04-18
HOLDS Z
IN DOPE CASES

Twelve persons, including four
women, were indicted on narcotic
charges by the District Grand
Jury today as a result of the re-
cent Federal drive against dope.
Those indicted include Bessie
Snow, A block K st. N. w.;
Thomas LaPage, no address; Mos
by Williams and Mae Lee, 900
block New York Ave. N. w.; Clay
Nichols, 21O0 block P st. N. w.;
Russell Clayborne and Dorothy
Tanner, 900 block Hamilton st.
N. W.; Carl Belohlovek, 100 block
@ st. N. W.: Benjamin H. and
Lucille Woolf, 100 block Seven
tenth st. N. W.; Charles Nader,
800 block Ninth st. N. w., and
Clyde Conner, no address.
The raids in which the II were
arrested were made in March as
part Of a national roundup by
Treasury agents and police Of VIC
lators Of the narcotic, smuggling,
liquor and counterfeiting laws.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-04-18
R|T CHE FANS
COZ. NICE

Former Governor Albert c,
Richie has avenged his de-
feat last November at the hands
of Governor Harry w. Nice.
But not in politics. Instead, it
was at the opening game in the
International League held at the
Oriole Park in Baltimore.
Governor Nice was the batter;
Mr.. Ritchie was in the pitchers
box; Baltimore's Mayor Howard
Jackson was catcher and Demo
cratic candidate for reelection in
Baltimore city, and Blanchard
Randall, jr., was umpire.
It was just a little comedy put
on before the game for the bene-
fit of a nearly capacity crowd at
the stadium.
Only one ball was pitched. It
was a strike. But Mr.. Randall
went back on his Republican ally
and bawled:
you're out"
Clinehing his bat tightly, the
governor bitterly protested the de-
cision, only to have spectator
boiler:
$50 yuh can't take it, huh?"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-04-18
(story on Page One)
Roosevelt High
Students Show
Versatility
NORMA DOLL THOMAS, 4
LOAN MARIE THOMAS, 2

Roosevelt high school students
have proved they know more
than how to parse, get the cube
root and figure out problems in
geometry.
They can box, tumble and
dance. They know about fash
ions, frills and fads. They know
music. They're versatile, those
youngsters.
In a gymnasium show that
lasted for two study periods
yesterday the students, boys and
girls, paraded their extra-curri-
cular wares.
The boxing exhibition was an
outstanding feature.
In the girls units there we're
speciality dances by Catharine
Cronenberg, Virginia Koutsou-
kos and Mary Froman. A rope
jumping clog was given by
Constance emeS, Annie
Morrie and Iris Hampton.
Others participating in the pro-
gram were Edna Friedberg,
June Knight, Dorothy Noble,
June Weber and Betty Craig.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-04-18
BOYS CHARGED
IN HOLDUP

ROCKVILLE, Nd, April 10.
Peter Bauer and Kenneth Demay,
Harrisburg, Pa, youths being held
here on charges of holding up
and robbing the Standard Oil
station here Of approximately $40
are also wanted in Hagerstown,
Nd, and, York, Pa, on similar
charges, it was learned here.
A Pennsylvania State trooper
identified the youths as those
wanted. Gordon w. Bailey,
attendant at the Rockville station,
also identified them as the per.
sons who forced him at gun point
to stand in a closet at the rear
of the station while one Of them
rifled the cash register OF the
days receipts.
County police declared charges
against the men here will be pros
ecuted first before turning them
over to other authorities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-04-18
Ken Murray
Says:

The London papers report
that Fred Perry, the British
tennis champ, has lost his
fiancee because he signed an
American film contract. oh,
we'll, he won't remain in the
singles" very long in Holly
wood.
But you can't blame him for
turning professional. Being
rated No. l by the Davis Cup
Association may be all right. >.
but the landlord is more inter-
ested in your rating by Dun and
Bradstreet.
Naturally, he'll feel like a
'1Ost BALI for q while. but
that's better than getting mar.
ried and then having to finish
a Hove game" in one Of those
Reno courts.
so REMEMBER, FRED:
You may owe your allegiance
to the Union Jack. but it
won't pay your debts like that
American "jack."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-04-18
Joe Brown Plans
Egg.ROlling Party

Easter Monday will be a great
day in the lives Of many Wash
ington children.
Joe Brown will present his fam"
GUS radio children in an Easter
egg rolling contest at the Soldiers
Home grounds at 10 o'clock. Each
child attending will receive a gift
of a chocolate-covered Easter egg
and many other novel surprises.
Many celebrities in civic affairs
of washington will attend. Joe
Brown and Phil Keller will act
as hosts to the thousands of chill
dren.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-04-18
MARRIAGE LAW
ASSA|LED At
HOUSE QUIZ
"CIause" Under Attack BY
Congress Members, Women,
and EmpIoye Groups

Repeal of the married persons
clause Of the economy act was
staunchly advocated today before
the House Civil Service Commit
tee by members of Congress, and
representatives of Government en-
ploye and women's organizations.
The hearings were on the bill
introduced by Representative
Emanuel Celler CD of New York
for this purpose, and drew an au-
dience which damned the House
Civil Service Committee room to
overlooking.
breakdown" Charged
The author of the bill opened
the barrage against the continu-
ance Of the clause, declaring that
it has broken down the merit Sys-
tenn and has resulted in innumer-
able hardships.
Mrs. T. Harris Baldwin, preSi-
dent Of the National League of
Women Voters, asserted that the
effect of the clause has been to
"break down the morale of the
public service" and added that
under the law "dismissals have
had to be based upon marital
status instead of merit"
The fact that many Of these
persons who have lost their jobs
because of the clause are efficient
is reflected, Mrs. Baldwin said,
in the fact that some of the Gov.
eminent agencies which are not
affected by the clause have en-
ployed those put off the rolls be-
cause of the clause. They were
put on the rolls in the new
offices, she asserted, because of
their experience.
50 Her particular complaint rested
in the assertion that the effect
of the clause had been to place
women at disadvantage.
Discrimination Alleged
She asserted that IS per cent
Of the dismissalS caused by the
clause had been women. She
argued that the law does not
permit discrimination on the part
of those administering it as to
the needs of a family.
DR.. Belmont Farley, represent
ing the National Education Associ
alton, told the committee that
the operation of the clause has
not made for efficiency or eco.
Nnomy, since in many instances
those given the places vacated by
the married persons" cannot per
form the work as well.
Representative Robert Rams
peck 3D. of Georgia, chairman
Of the committee, interjected that
it appears that women have
taken the rap, so to speak" be-
cause of the administration of
this law.
However, he added, if the law
was properly administered it would
work not to the detriment Of
women any more than men, be
cause it permits the husband and
wife to decide which should give
up their Government job.
Mrs. Dorothy Dunn, of the Ma
tional Association of Business and
Professional Women, declared the
women of Washington have been
affected particularly by the oper
alton Of the clause.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-04-18
WEEK,
500 A MONTH
PAY PLANNED
Allen to Clear Rolls of All
EmpIoyabIes; $500 Still to
Get Direct Aid

When the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
work-relief program-starts opera
ton, approximately 1000 persons
now on relief rolls in the District
may be put to work on worth
while projects, Com m issioner
George E. Allen said today.
This figure, he indicated repre-
sentS practically all the employ
ables on relief rolls who are eli
gible to receive relief work.
Commissioner Aliens program.
which was commended by Presi-
dent Roosevelt yesterday, sets up
the work under a dozen general
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, sire cts,
grading, health projects, etc.
U. S. Program Awaited
The Commissioner declined to
discuss his program in detail unit
after the Federal Government
plans are announced.
The plan, briefly, separate
employables and unemployables
Those who are able to work would
be provided jobs and paid from
Federal funds, while those who
are unable would be cared fo--
with District relief funds.
At present there are about
$4,000 relief cases. Of these,
about $500 are classed as unem,
ployables, and another 1000.
those who need aid from relic
funds only occasionally.
This leaves $500 who are
classed as "employables" but the
rule which allows only one mem,
Der Of a family to hold a work.
relief job cuts the eligibles to
around the 1000 figure.
3O-hour Week Provided
Mr.. Aliens plan divides the jobs
into three general classes-Skilled,
semi-skilled, and unskilled. 1t pro-
vides for a 30-hour week with pay
averaging $50 a month for all
workers.
Large families, unable to exist
on the $50 a month earned by
one member on a works job, are
considered a social problem" and
not to be carried completely under
the work-relief program.
Commissioner Allen indicated
that they, along with the unem-
ployables, should be cared for out
of the 100000 appropriation in
the District budget. That is, the
difference between the $50 earned
by one member and the amount
necessary for existence should
come from the relief fund, he be-
lieves.
Commissioner Allen said his
plea was based on a survey he has
made of the kind of labor repre-
scented among these on relief.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-04-18
POLICE SET-UP
FACES DRASTIC
CHANGES
House Crime Probers Study
Disciplinary System and
Plan Larger Force
By FRANK M. SMITH

Drastic revision Of the dis
ciplinary system in the District
Police Department and further
expansion and coordination of the
present force will be suggested
in the report of the special House
Crime subcommittee, it was in
dicated today. The report was to
be taken up by the subcommittee
in executive session late today.
Several pieces Of legislation will
be presented to the House Com
mittee on the District of Column
bia when the report is made the
latter part of next week.
Bonding Affected
The legislation is expected to
deal primarily with the Police De
partment, the system of prosecu-
ton in small cases, and the bond
ing business in the District.
That the report and proposed
legislation will be of sensational
character was indicated today by
the secrecy being observed by
members of the committee.
Representative Jennings Ran
dolph Cd, of West Virginia
chairman Of the subcommittee,
said:
81 am going to try to get
the subcommittee together to-
day to go over the report. 1t
is only in rough draft and,
Of course, there will be changes
during the discussion.
"SOme of the members GER
tainly will suggest adoption of
their views and these changes
will have to be irOned out be.
fore the subcommittee makes
its report.
BILL SPEEDED
"The subcommittee will sug.
gest some legislation. What
that is don't intend to give
out. I think it would detract
from the full force of the re-
port when it is made public,
which I hope to have done by
the last Of next week. The
committee is rushing this work
along as fast as possible"
Hearings on the crime situation
here went into every phase of
police work and the small-court
system. The inquiry was con
Quoted by John j. Fitzpatrick.
who is drawing up the report to
be given committee members to
day.