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Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-14

Bradna, Robert Cummings Virginia Wesdler,
Porter Hall, Joseph Schildkraut, Harry Carey,
and Henry Wilcoxon, and just as Hathaway or
ders "Action!" something catches his eye Sea-
gulls.
"Cutw he barks then: Get those seagulls out
of the picture; doesn't anybody know we're sup
posed to be way out in the middle Of the Atlantic
Oceanf"
Which IL signal for Hal Walker. The long,
suffering. slightly seasick assistant director
docily returns "Okay' and goes forward to
the galley. He reappears with two buckets Of
bread boards a water taxi alongside and Is put
puttsd on toward ths horizon. tosang crumbs to
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-14

A BOARD THE WINDJAMMER STAR OF
n FINLAND"-On the rolling deck of this
picturesque sailing vessel, some so miles of the
Southern California coast. company OF more
than 300 Hollywood voyagers is at work film
ing Paramount's nautical saga. Souls at Sea-"
and many of them will admit they never felt
more at sea in their lives
To begin with, about half the troupe is just
little bit seasick And adding to the general dis
comfture is the confusion of tongues that in
evitably results whenever Hollywood goes down
to the sea by ship.
The first time the bo suns whistle blew, for
instance all the boys and girls from movie town
stood stock still because they thought it was the
assistant director whistling for quiet.
And when the assistant director did whistle for
quiet little later. two sailors thought it was
he bosun again, and gathering up to the quar-
terdeck they began hauling on the mizzen braces
right in front of the camera, running take
Captain Adolph Schulz, an old sailing ship
man. finds that his main duty is to keep putting
his vessel constantly about in order to get the
sun Just where Director Henry Hathaway wants
it, and occasionally to get the wind In the sails
at the same time. He also has to keep furlng and
setting sails and be isn't always sure which
Neither is Hathaway.
'Reef the sails on your mainmast.' orders tho
director. trying to be nautical
ave. ave, says the skipper, and sees that it's
done without botnering to wonder why in the
world Hathaway should worry about such a
thing.
Didn't tell you to reef those sails?" Hatha-
way asks a few minutes later
They are reefed"
..They are? Why. they're up there a. big Al
nfe."
"Sure, hut they're reefed. You mean you want
'em furled?"
"Furled ? WHAT'S that?
That means taken in
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Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-14

oh" Hathaway looks . bit disconsoiate. Il
thought that was 'reefed.' Sure, take 'em In"
The company outlaws, and the director burns
Anyway" he barks what do know about
this blankety-blank sea language. Cut it out
And that goes for this port -your-helm and three
points-to- -starboard stuff. too. After this we'll use
land talk"
the ship to be turned to the left" the embarrass-
ed captain relays it to his men just that way
Turn the ship to the left" And then he growls
to himself as his seamen chuckle.
The camera lines up for scene between Gary
Cooper. George Raft Frances DeA Olympic
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-14

Ship.
two continents nearly century ago and became
international sensation.
In 1s41 the packet William Broion, Liverpool
for Boston, was sinking in mid-ocean with 81
souls aboard and only two feboats with safe
room for less than 30 persons between them.
The captain, seven seamen and one woman
passenger went into the jolly boat. Seventeen
seamen and % passengers went into the long
boat, which was so crowded the sailors couldn't
work the oars. Some, it was decided had to be
sacrificed in the interest of the others safety
So one man, a seaman, took the deciding upon
himself choosing those he thought had the most
right to life and hurting seven others into the sea-
He was afterwards brought to trial in Phila-
dephia for manslaughter on the high seas and
sentenced to six months in Jail.
The story has undergone considerable ampl-
fcation in the screen version. however. The slave
trade enters the tale A love story has been in
jected And the manner in which the packet ship
sequence Of the picture is handled suggests a
kind Of Grand Hotel" of the sea.
Its great picture story" says Gary
Cooper, land it ought to do us all lot of good.
But just the same. I'll be mighty glad when we
get back on dry land again I'd rather be sitting
on bucking horse than standing on this deck
any dayl"
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-14

the gulls as they wheel to follow him.
That's the way it goes in the making of a sea
picture. And it ought to give you rough idea
why Hollywood, like the now-celebrated captain
In the novel, hates the sea.
But on this location, they're all enthused about
the picture, nevertheless.
It's semi historical picture, based upon an
actual incident that ynads the news columns of
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-01-15

on after midnight on weekday
nights.
8. Be able to lie with convinc-
ing charm so as to avoid dull call
ers and telephone conversation.
A. Keep a list of all things
borrowed from you and remind all
borrowers to return articles.
5. Leave all dull parties early.
6. Remember funny stories and
repeat them only if you can make
them sound funny.
z. Own at least one dress or
negligee which makes you feel
luxurious and slightly wicked.
8. Wear good clothes that fit
even if you have to learn how to
sew.
9. Never wear all your brace
let's, earrings, clips, etc., at one
time.
10. Always wear the kind of
underclothes you would be proud
to claim as your own after a wreck.
II. Face yourself critically in
the mirror before leaving home
and deal promptly with yawning
packets, undecided hemlines, runs
in stockings, crooked seams, run
over heels, and hanging buttons.
IL. Get rid of shabby clothes
before your economical streak
convinces you that they're good
enough to wear.
10. Tell nobody what your
clothes cost.
IA. Pay real money for
foundation garment if your figure
needs a lift.
Is. Buy the face powder you
want no matter the cost.
16. Cancel all dates, neglect
everything, and go to bed at sun
set at the first sign of tired lines
in your face.
II. Replace the liquid polish on
your nails at the first crack.
Is. Try a new way of wearing
your hair at least twice a year.
10. Take enough outdoor exer-
else to keep your figure and dis
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-01-15

house. While many of them are
not guilty of keeping a "boy
friends" photo around the house
our operatives tell us some of the
ladies have relegated certain photos
to more obscure places - just in
case!!!
POLITICAL NOTE: The pres
ence of Clifford E. Ruckner as the
clerk of the Minnesota House of
Representatives perturbed one leg
islator, member of the important
rules committee. His prejudiced
howl was Immediately squelched in
no uncertain manner by Represen-
tatives S. A. Stockwell and W. F.
Bennett.
CULTURAL NOTE: After fren-
zied efforts, hotel accommodations
were secured by the Minneapolis
Public Forum project for DIR.
George Haynes. He was registered
at the Radisson and it is said that
he had to agree not to take his
meals in the hotel dining room!!!
The good doctor came here as a
Public Forum speaker and his chief
job is executive secretary of the
Federal Council of Churches. We
haven't heard any of the local
white ministers who are so voluble
on other matters, lodge any protest
against the hotel incident. And they
probably won't.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-01-15

The shortage of men in Twin
Cities seemingly has gotten lot
of danes at each others threats
over boy friends, husbands, etc. 1t
will be interesting to see what eff
feet the influx of the summer
colony" will have on their behavior
since that colony is mostly made up
of men. The above observation was
inspired by a cute little st. Paul
Miss who says she's taking a lot
of things that she won't be taking
when the sun starts to shine on
both sides of the street.
IT'S rumored that a newly-dec-
Grated beer tavern with a swanky
atmosphere will be located on Dale
and Rondo in the not-too-distant
future. Wonder what effect that
will have on the atmospheric con-
ditions of several other taverns in
the immediate vicinity.
A certain st. Paul Romeo who
has been boasting of his sheet-iron
back had better perk up a bit cause
his gel friend has been out with
two different fellows during the
week. Seemed to be enjoying her
self and how!
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-01-15

position.
20. Diet, if necessary, without
talking about it.
q. Give HIM advance notice
of birthdays and anniversaries
and subtlety be hanged.
20. Keep HIM waiting occa-
sionally for the good of his vanity.
%. Be awfully sweet with wom-
en- HE'S interested in so they'll
like you better than they do him.
"a. Develop a few personal ex-
travagances when HE starts squan-
dering money.
rs. Expect flowers occasionally
even if you don't get them.
26. Demand the courtesies ex-
pected of a gentleman and get
them or else
27. Let the dust gather if the
alternative is all work and no play.
%. And last but not least-be
aware of your high moments and
give them all you've got without
too much thought of tomorrow.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-01-15
For Women
Only
By Ess


Another year has gone rushing
by like the Zephyr, and it's last
low sounds have faded into an
echo. With the coming of the
New Year, many resolutions will
be made and more than many will
be broken. The following excel
lent New Year Resolutions
"filched" from several sources will
be jam-up for any smart woman
to keep.
/. Entertain to suit your budget
no matter what the crowd does.
2. Empty ash trays, yawn open
ly, and as a last resort put on
your pajamas if any guests linger
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-01-15
Twin Town Talk

The keyhOe business sometimes
ng and by other uncompmenay good business The
salary of Walter Wnch revealed by Congress committee orpor
salaries $4,000 1885,
100000 and radio contract crossed him $77OOO snt shame
how that Twin Town Talk talks about people, said little Mrs H. F.
bought paper directly Many
less photos of former sweehats have disappeared living
vantage since last ISSUE
married has photos
Evening star., 1937-03-28

prophetic of what was to come. Where, he
asked, was DR.. Reese when the murder was
committed"
why, haven't asked him YETI
ASK him. the city editor said tersely, and
hung up.
She dropped the receiver back into place
just as Reese entered the office. Did YOU
telephone the police?"
NO My papers doing that How long has
he been dead Ted?"
Il can't tell exactly. Several hours"
Ted, you're sure?" ,-..-----...-.
Eyes. Why"
Nothing. was just trying to get at facts
Then - then you must have been at the
hospital when - when it happened
''Yes . no, I'd left the hospital
How did it happen, Ted?"
He was stabbed with a butcher knife.
Looks like new butcher knife as though it
had been purchased expressly for the purpose.
It's lying by the body. His right hands
doubled under him. l think it's clutching
something, but don't want to move the body
until the police get here. Look here, Win, we'd
better telephone the police
NO." she said, standing between him and
the telephone. You can leave all that to my
paper. And they're sending man here to help
get the story. Ted, what was in those letters?"
You mean the threatening letters?"
Yes
Nothing" he said, except what | told
you
DO you suppose this was because of those
letters?"
Il don't know. To tell you the truth Win,
Raybrooke was secretive cuss. don't know
very much about him. He was diabolically
clever as plastic surgeon but - don't mis-
understand me - sometimes I've thought he
was little more secretive than would have
been necessary if :. :"
If WHAT" she asked.
He shook his head. mo. | find can't finish
it. But - we'll. Win, III tell you what mean.
The other day, about week ago, he was in
jam and trying to raise some money He was
a great gambler, stocks on the one hand and
horses on the other l think it was the horses
that got him this way. Anyway, he was des-
perate for some ready cash. Then, couple of
days later he gave me some bills and casually
asked me to go to the bank and make de-
post to his account There were thirty one
(Continvsd on poss 16)
Evening star., 1937-03-28

an had undergone an operation, with folds
of fat stripped from her muscles, her skin
frightened. . Those hundred and-one deft
touches which the skillful fingers of Dr. Ray
brooke.
The thought of those fingers stirred some
thing in Wins conscious mind She looked
down at the dead mans hands. The right hand
was underneath his body, the left hand
stretched out. Even in death the fingers
showed slender, graceful, delicately sentient,
as though each possessed some independent,
yet disciplined volition which could, however,
be co-ordinated into perfect unison of ac-
ton.
She heard Reese saying for the second time:
I'VE must notify the police. She nodded alb
sently, her mind still focused on the article
she must write Reese shook her. Snap out
of it, VIM" he said. The mans dead. There
is nothing we can do to help him. There's
nothing to be afraid Of
Win said impatiently. I'm not frightened
I'm thinking. l must get my city editor. Is
that phone Connected"
Yes"
IuOtCN lOWuO IL, tlICH dIlU
said, ''I'll use one in the other ROOM l don't
want my fngerprints on this
I'VE must call the police first"
MY city editor will do that, she told him,
and ran through the library operating room,
and laboratory, into Ted Reese's consulta-
ton room. She took up the telephone and gave
the number of The Planet" 1t was not until
later that she realized she had left Dr. Reese
in the room with the body, and that it was
more than a minute before he joined her.
The city editor listened to Wins excited
story, then said, "Okay. Keep your head.
I'm ringing Bert Grinnel and telling him to
take charge
I'm keeping my head" she said indig
nantly How about the police?"
'Il notify them. You sit tight Who's with
you there?"
Or Reese
- The city editors ques-
ton seemed grimly
Evening star., 1937-03-28
WNu:4z zS
THE STORY SO FAR

Y A Iinured Layton of The Planet" felt
N/ sure that the blonde young patient
' she had come to interview was
deliberately lying to her.
She was hitch-hiker, the girl said car
had struck her; someone had picked her up
and brought her to the hospital. As to the five
one hundred dollar bills found in her stock
ing, she had won them on the horses.
But the doctor declares you must have
jumped from a moving car" Win asserted
Before Syfvia MorIosce could reply, the door
opened and a dark haired man in plaid suit
stepped inside. The patient s face went deathly
pale and she moved as if to leap from the bed
Win buzzed for nurse; the man left without
speaking Sylvia Marlowe said, weakly, He
frightened me. He - he looked like my dead
brother"
She's lying again." thought Win. why?
What is she concealing? Why is she afraid of
that man.
A nurse entered, gave the girl hypodermic
and sent Win away. Win hurried off on an
other assignment, an interview with DR.. Ray
brooke concerning some threatening letters he
had received. She found his Offices dark but
was able to talk with his young associate, an
old friend of hers, DR.. Theodore " Reese
Ted, Id like to see Raybrooke's Offices"
she said 'I1l have to describe them" She
opened the door, looked in, pushed back in
horror
''Tedr' she screamed ''Tedr'
A mans body lay sprawled on the floor
PART TWO
-oR moment Win Layton forgot she was
newspaper woman, could feel only the
warm dryness of her mouth, the pound
ing of her heart, which had first ex-
panded until it seemed about to burst with
blood, then assumed labored beating which
made hammering in her ears
Ted Reese pushed her to one
side and stepped forward
- "Raybrooke" he
Evening star., 1937-03-28
KN/FE

RdSpcu w DdCk lllO lIlc library, VIII. l III
going to turn on the lights.
Turn 'emon, she said throughher clenched
, teeth. Il can take it,
He switched on the lights, and, as the in
direct illumination flooded the consultation
room, Win squeezed her hands into little fists.
BY the time she moved forward, she was as
professionally competent as the young doctor
at her side Don't touch anything" she
cautioned
Dr. Reese nodded, knelt by the side of the
body, felt for the mans pulse raised an eyelid.
looked down into the pupil, arose and shook
his head
Even while Win was fighting her emotions
of horror. detached part of her mind was
clicking with the mechanical regularity of a
linotype machine Descriptive words poured.
unsought, into her mind Lying there in the
dignity of death, the dark hair, the cean-cut
profile, the thoughtful forehead, the even eye
brows - all clothed him with mysterious
aura of aloofness, quality which he possessed
o in life, intensified in DEATH There were few
who really knew DR.. Pemley c. Raybrooke.
He was aloof from his fellow practitioners be-
, cause of his specialized field. In more recent
, years, he had specialized almost entirely in
plastic surgery deft skill with his hands,
o coupled with an ability to keep his own coun-
sci, had enabled him to build up an enormous
o practice.
Women who have their faces lifted are not
particularly anxious to have friends in their
social circles know what has been done They
prefer to leave on tour of Europe, and return
months later looking years younger,
my dear Only DR.. Pemley c.
Raybrooke and his nurses
knew when wom-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
Gentle Hand" Washer Also On
 Display

The THOR GENTLE HAND" Washer is also causing great deal of interest at the Alaska Light and Power Company.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07

This new washer combines the .gentleness and hand washing with machine speed. Ordinary washing machines were built to wash cot tons. linens and woolens. The mod ern wash has added silks. rayons and many delicate garments. Thor's new Gentle Hand" washing ac- tion has been designed to meet these new conditions washing action that can be used to thor oughly wash all the wash--delicate lingerie to greasy overalls.
 This new Thor is a result Of many years of research and study by THOR engineers and independ- ent tests it is reported show that this new action is definitely much easier on clothes than the usual type of washer, beside doing a bet ter washing job.
 The Hurley Machine Company reports that this new washer is the greatest improvement in their 30 years of experience in building home laundry equipment
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
REAL CHEER GIVEN
 OUT AT CHRISTMAS

For many years it has been the custom Of the Ala ska Electric Light and Power Company to make cash bonus awards to their em- ployees which takes the form of a gift at Christmas time, it was re- vealed today by w. s. Pullen, Gen eral Manager. But" he added, last Christmas time we went a great deal further-each and every employee of the Alaska Electric Light and Power Company was handed a check equal to full months pay, with the compliments of the company, and if we can be- lieve the statements of our var ious employees, the receipt of which added greatly to the cheer of the day"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
State to Count Autos
 with Infra-red Rays

PIERRE, s. D., May 7.-Infra- red light beams are to be used by the state for counting automobile travelling over South Dokota high ways.
 J. Harper Hamilton, traffic man. ager for the statewide planning survey. said the beams will be fo- cused across highway so they will be intercepted by passing vehicles At hourly intervals the counting mechanism will automatically print on a tape the total number of va hicles passed up to that time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
City Workers Dry Hands
 After Towel-less Months

DIES MONIES, Ia., May 7.-Clty Hall employees can put away those extra handkerchiefs now.
 The city fathers have ordered 362 500 paper towels on which they can dry their hands.
 The supply of towels in wash rooms was exhausted two months ago and the purchasing agent said he didn't have the $144 to buy more. Council action was necessary to provide funds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
UNIQUE KRONER
 TO BE AWARDED
One of Five Prizes to Be Given Away at 1omor-
 row S Opening

One of the most interesting deVel- opments in the home appliance field is a new Fold Way Ironer developed by the Hurley Machine Company, Chicago, makers Of Thor Washers and Ironers.
 When not in use the ironer IS contained in beautiful white cab including up less floor space than kitchen chair When 1t is to be used. the ironer swings out into position where it automatically locks in place-ready to do the weekly ironing job. Tremendous advances have been made in iron inc convenience - the housewife merely sits down and guides the various garments through the iron er-adapting the various flat areas of the different pieces to the open end roll of the ironer. Three con- trols are offered by the FOLD-A- WAY ironer, finger tip, foot or knee whichever one is wished. There is also special pressing lever
 This new iron is now on display at the Alaska Light & Power Com pany, who report that women are amazed at the convenience and la Dor saving qualities of the new home appliance.
 Gentle Hand" Washer Also On
 Display
 The THOR GENTLE HAND Washer is also causing a great deal of interest at the Alaska Light and pouor ConnOaf1V
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
Goose Specializes

ARKANSAS CITY, Ark. = Fred Hopkins, farmer near here, has a goose that specializes in laying dou- ble eggs. About once week, Hos k'ns says, it lays an oversize egg containing two yolks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
Canning's Her Dish

WHEELER, TeX.-MrS. Jess Crow der of Wheeler has won 222 ribbons at regional and state fairs since she began canning meats, fruits and
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07

Showing portions of the main sales room and floor display accounting depart ment and supply depart ment of the Alaska Elec- tric Light and Power Con- pany's new home which is to be thrown open for pub lie inspection from 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday, May s.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07

vegetables six years ago, part of a home demonstration club pro- gram.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
NOTICE

For special fresh dressed chickens call Femmer. phone IA. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23
Roosevelt Warns Congress Against
 Exceeding Budget
House Roads Committee Will Not Vote Cut Tn
 Highway Funds

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23-Presi- dent Roosevelt has reaffirmed his intention to cut Federal spending and told Congress and it's Demo- cratic majority that they must ac- cept full responsibility" if his bud get estimates are exceeded by ap- propriaions.
 Chairman Cartwright, of the House Roads Committee, said in a letter in regard to the appropria- tion of funds: There will not be a Democratic Party or will there be solvent government after few years if spending is not curbed.."
 However, Cartwright made public his endorsement against the reduc- tion of road expenditures as means of helping to balance the budget.
 Cartwright wrote the President that not a single member of his committee had requested meeting the consideration of the proposal to cancel the $214,OOO,OOO road ap- propriations which must be made by January 1.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23
FLYING SANTA
 CLAUS K|LLED;
 DROPS TO SEA
Parachute Carried Out from Land by Wind
 Gaiety Turns Horror

BOSTON, Mass, Dec. 23.-Army planes and police boats are search ing Boston harbor for the body o1 United States Corporal Harold Kra- ner, 35, whose parachute descent as a flying Santa turned into a trag- edy last night over Bostons ocean, side airport when the wind blew him into the water.
 Veteran of more than 100 suc- cessful jumps in the past eight years Kramer plunged to his death while his wife and baby son looked on from the midst of group of Army officers wives and children, ta whose Christmas party he was mak- ing an annual contribution.
 Kramer bailed out over the air. ports administration building when a plane, piloted by Capt. Richard Cobb was at an altitude of 1,500 feet
 Kraner's parachute was carried seaWard in the wind after he side slipped his chute desperately to get back to land. Only few spectators realized he was in danger and gaiety suddenly changed into larror when Pilot Cobb released flares, indicat- ing the jumper had landed in the water.