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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-29
VonDykeMovie
Plus Popeye
At Capitol

"They Gave Him a Gun" cur
rent screen feature at Loew's Cap
itol Theater, is splendid entertain
ment. A well-woven story Of ro-
nance and adventure is played
against a varied and shifting,
Jut always interesting, background.
AS good screen fare 1t rates tops.
With its sociological implica-
tionS, while I am in fullest accord
with it's aims, I am inclined to
cavil. The picture strikes at war
but mainly at the effect of war on
men. And in this latter particular
the film strikes at one OF the
least evils.
This is the story of farm boy
who was taught to kill during the
war and returned to become a
gangster. 1t might easily have hap
pened. In fact, I have no doubt
it did happen in many cases. MY
theory is that such as these would
have been killers anyway, war or
no war.
Film Happily Cast
But enough of hair splitting,
viewed purely as a medium OF
entertainment, the film leaves
nothing to be desired.
1t is happily cast and Is given
grand enactment. Spencer
Tracy, as the freak show barker,
jerked into war as a buck pri-
vate, gives a rounded, remark
ably realistic performance. Gladys
George. a truly great artist, is
splendid in her characterization
of the war nurse who loved two
men.
Franchot Tone, in a very ex-
acting role, lends a sturdy real
ism to this study OF the farm LAD
who learned the lesson OF war
too well.
On the Stage
On the stage Phil Regain ana
the Crawfords, Mr.. and Mrs.
fight it out for top honors. The
Irish singer practically stopped
the show in it's tracks last night
and returned later to do another
number or two with the organ
accompaniment of the CraWtoros
act. Mr.. Regan's repertoire is
versatile and his songs range
from the old folk tunes 10 tne
latest in modern jazz.
1t is so also with the CraW.
fords, playing on two Hammond
organs. They present a program
of extreme variety giving COM
prehensive idea of the versatility
of the electric organ.
POpeye In Person
Also popular with the audience
was Popeye, the Sailor, in person.
This impersonation of the famous
cartoon character is given by
Harry Foster WEIGH. Popeye
shows his ability both as actor
and musician. He not only essays
limitations of all musical lnStru-
ments, but, true to the heroic le-
gend built about him, gives us
carmen in which he plays the
part of orchestra and all the char
acters.
The Lime Trio. presenting the
Golliwog, put on a novel and in
teresting feature and the Five
Tip Top Girls open the show with
some speedy tumbling stunts.
Four screen tests are shown
made by entrants in The Times
Capitol and Metro oldwyn-Mayer
Hollywood contest. The entrants
acquitted themselves with honor
and the audience was liberal with
applause.
The usual news reel completes a
good bill. j. w. B.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-29
Boyhood
Dream Comes True

Walter Catlett's boyhood dream
has come true.
For a scene in Love Under Fire"
at Twentieth Century-Fox studios.
he smashed a thousand dollars
worth of furniture in a movie hotel
lobby. Like an insane man, he
crashed chairs to the floor and tore
up rugs.
Finishing, he wiped his hands,
lighted cigar, and Sputtered. I've
been waiting 80 years to do just
that. Yes, sir, I've always wanted
to tear things up, but first my
mother and then my wife kept
me in line"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-29
Mathematician

Jockie Scarf, who is appearing
with Jane Withers in wild and
Woolly" at goth Century-Fox, is a
young mathematics wizard, accord
ing to Katherine Hagen, in charge
of the studio school. Jackie COM
bined athletic and business skill
last summer to collect $1,750 in
prizes at horse shows with his two
jumpers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-29

comedy to make it smart fun.
Louise Massey and Her Western.
ers have a capital vocal act, and
the Three Jackson boys are ath-
letes in feats of strength that are
awe-inspiring. Audrey Seiber's
smiling introductories, in new
summer wardrobe, completes the
footlight menu.
The Paramount news reel and
Charlie Chase comedy fill out
approaching summer entertain.
ment that is fluffy at the top.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-29
TURN OFF THE NOON OPENS
California CoIIegions Clown
In Fun and Music Act As
Stage HeodIiners
Rv ANDREW R, KELLEY

Turn Off the Moon" is Hollywood sllybiy that comes
from Paramouns Grade department. meaning it is good
picture for double-feature programs.
The occupant of the Earle Theaers has four
authors with credit for the story think they must
have worked O it between golf games.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-29
GOOD STAGE SHOW


The stage show gives the Earle's
program a mighty lift. 1t is
headed by the California Collegi.
ans, a band that accents fun,
rather than music. Their piece de
resistance is still "a Day At the
Circus" in which almost every
member of the band takes hand
at clowning. Elephants, seals,
acrobats and caliopes are among
the sawdust limitations.
Their finale, IA Famous Per
sonages," is an impudent burlesque
in music that takes in everybody
from Clark Gable to Halle SelaS-
sic and Herr Hitler, with Harpo
Marx at the piano.
Grace and Nikko have a clever
take-off on the ballroom dancers,
garnished with Just enough
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-29
Clear Fifty Acres
For "Chicaoo" Sets

Fifty acres of land have been
cleared at goth Century-Fox stu
dio preparatory to erecting on
them settings to be used in
Chicago" Daryl F. Zanuck's
forthcoming saga of the growth
of the midwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-29

Charlie RuggIes Is Featured in
- = Breezy Comedy With Cay Music
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-20
Continued Warm Weather
Causing Harm To Farmers

Boston, Jan. 2O-(UP)-Continu-
ance Of the present unreasonable
warm weather in this section will
cause added serious damage to far
mers, state agriculture Commission
err Howard Haines Murphy and his
staff experts agreed today. "Only
a few degrees mean the difference
between snow and RAIN" Murphy
said. 1.-THE frost is out of the ground
and the frequent rains are washing
away valuable top SOIL"
Howard Whelan, department
poultry expert, pointed out that the
spring like weather was causing in
creased egg production on an over
loaded market. This weather ma
turally will help egg production"
Whelan said. There are already
too many eggs on the market. Eggs
that ordinarily would be used TO
produce broilers are being sold, be-
cause of the drop In the meat pric-
es. High grain costs have made 1t
inexpedient for poultrymen to set
many eggs this year. There are two
explanations of this. Some believe
this grain shortage was caused by
the mid-western drought, and 9TH
ss take the position that 1t is re-
suit of curtailment Of production"
r. H. Allen. director Of the plant
pests division, believed that shall.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-20
Holy Pontif Receives His
Callers Despite Suffering.

Vatican City, Jan. 20-(UP)-
Pope Plus, despite severe pain In
his right leg, received Cardinal
Bertram, archbishop Of Breslau. to-
day and talked to him for As min
utes. 1t was reported that the Pope
intended to give Cardinal Bertram
and two fellow German cardinals
who are here-Cardinal Faulhaber
Of Munich and Cardinal Schultz Of
Cologne ---detailed instructions on
means Of easing tension IN relations
between the Vatican and the Ger
man Nazi government. Diplomatic
quarters believed that the Cardinals
on their return would inform menu
bers Of the episcopate Of plans to
achieve IMPROVEMENT with the
government. It was believed that
Premier Benito Mussolini discussed
this matter with Colleen. Goering
In their talks here.
After spending q portion OF each
day for seven days in his new spe-
cially made bed-wheel chair, the
Pope remained In bed today be-
cause Of the severe recurrent neu-
ritic pains In his right leg. After
Prof. Aininta Milani, the Vatican
physician, had made his usual noon
time visit, Vatican officials said that
the P0pes general condition re-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-20

manned stationary. They admitted
that neuritic pains in his leg con-
tinued internationally throughout
last night and this morning. Though
the pain was most severe, the Pope
was benefited by two hours sleep
during the night, a spokesman said,
and his heart condition, the chief
source Of anxiety, appeared sta
tionary when he woke. The Pope
heard mass from his bed this morn
ing.
It was late before the Pope fell
asleep last night and the pain In
his leg was SO severe, a. spokesman
said, that he moaned occasionally.
There was no immediate cause for
acute alarm as to the Pope's condi-
ton, 1t was understood. But he
was reported to be weakening
steadily, despite occasional tempo
rary improvement. 1t seems clear
now that the Pope's use OF his bed
wheel chair. made specially for him,
was unhappy. There was slight
Improvement In his condition after
he first used the chair. But now, 1t
was understood this Improvement Is
regarded as one In morale only
rather than IN his physical condi-
ton. For the present, II was said,
the Pope's heart action continued
strong.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-20

low rot produce might be damaged.
II don't think the fruit crop will
be harmed" he said, but shallow
root plants such as strawberries and
other perennials may suffer-" Re-
ported thawings and freezings, ac-
cording to Allen, cause shallow
rooted plants gradually to work out
OF the ground. The cranberry crop,
of which Massachusetts, produces
most of the nations harvest, likely
will not suffer, Allen said. 1.-THE
cranberry boys usually are flooded
after the October and November
harvests until April he said.
Murphy believed the warm wealth.
err would help rather than hinder
dairy products. "The cattle can be
let out" he said. This will give
them exercise and put them out In
the sun-when there is any sun-to
absorb needed vitamins." Reports
that trees already were being tapped
for maple sugar and syrup did not
indicate to the experts that an ex-
ceptionally large harvest Of these
products would result.
mo. don't think this will add TO
the production" Allen said. "Even
II they start early. another freeze
will scarcely produce q bigger crop.
There Is Just SO much sap In the
trees. and 1t really doesn't matter
when 1t Is taken out"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-20
ANOTHER RAID ON
MADRID TODAY
Rebel Planes Swoop Over
City; Killed Many; Did
Much Damage
BY JAN YIDRICH

UNITED Press Stff Correspondent
Madrid, Jan. 20-Rebel planes
raided Madrid again today. 1t was
reported that more than 20 persons
were killed. The bornbers concen-
trated ON the commercial district
of Pasifico, adjoining Puente de
vallecas. Goernment anti-aircraft
guns went into action but the enc
my planes swooped Ger the busy
district, let 60 their bombs and sped
off. so far as could be seen none
was hit. All business was suspended
in the district as panic-stricken
clerks, customers and pedestrians
made for doorways, cellars and 9TH
err places Of safety.
Was Quiet All Night
II had been quiet all night on the
Madrid front and the day dawned
cold and sunny. For the first time
in several days of fogs observation
was good. Antiaircraft batteries,
suspecting the insurgent aviation
might take advantage Of the favor
able weather. were on the alert.
A Febus Spanish news agency
dispatch from Gijon said today that
(Continued on Pages8.)
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-20
RESCUE FORCES
in FLOOD ZONES
Nation Musters Its Full
Army to Shelter, Feed
10000 Homeless

Cincinnati, O., Jan. 2O.-(UP).-
The nation mustered its flood res
cue forces today to feed and shelter
nearly 10000 refugees, rescued hun
dreds of families marooned by fast
rising Ohio valley rivers, and pre-
vent If possible a repetition Of the
1913 disaster
Eight were known dead and prop
erty damage and business losses
estimated more than 100000. Gov
eminent observers warned the worst
Of the flood is yet to come.
Picture BY States
Indiana-Worst stricken state;
refugees estimates unofficially at A.
600. Principal danger point, north
Of Evansville. Nine counties given
emergency relief.
Kentucky-1,000 homeless or pre-
pairing to evacuate along Ohio riv-
er; 100 homes threatened along
Tennessee river.
Illinois 1000 home
less. Hundreds of others warned to
evacuate by end Of week.
Pennsylvania-Ohio river and
tributaries receding after light dam
Continued on Page g.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-20
President First
Attends Church

Washington, Jan. 20.-(UP)
President Roosevelt today
prayed for divine aid to guide
him in four more years Of the
presidency at q simple service
at st. Johns Episcopal church.
Accompanied by his wife, his
family and q few intimate asso-
ciates, each drove through the
downpour to the same chapel
he visited before taking the
oath Of office, March 4, 1888. A
choir sang: 20 God, Our Help
in Ages Past" and the Rev.
Frank Wilson, MIR. Roosevelt's
pastor I'm his ancestral church
at Hyde Park, N. Y, read the
lesson. Inaugural officials said
today President Roosevelt re-
buffed suggestions that inaugu-
ration ceremonies be held inside
because Of the rain. II can take
1t II they cam" referring to the
thousands of spectators who
stood In the rain for hours
waiting for ceremony.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-20
Mighty Armed Force
Guarding President
Greatest Display Ever Caring for Life of Chief Execu-
tive-Attempt on Roosevelts Life in Miami,
Florida, Is Recalled
BY MACK JOHNSON
United Press Staff Correspondent

=
Washington, Jan. 20-UP)-The
life Of Franklin D. Roosevelt was
guarded today with the mightiest
display Of armed force ever mus
tered to protect a president during
his inauguration.
More than $500 police, secret
service operatives and marines col
Elaborated to insure "fool-proof" pro-
lection of the chief executive during
every minute of the ceremonies
through which he begins his second
four-year term. ~
Mindful Of the attempt on the
presidents life made by Giuseppe
Zangara in Miami Just before Mr..
Roosevelt took Office in 1888, off,
Gals arranged for officers to be
within arms reach of the president
from the moment the ceremonies
begin until the last strains Of mar
tial music fade at conclusion Of the
inaugural parade.
Mayor Cermak Shot
Mayor Anton Cermak of Chicago
was fatally wounded by the shot
which Zangara intended for the
president in 1888. Mr.. Roosevelt
was unframed, but the incident re-
manned fresh in the minds Of the
presidents protectors.
One group Of secret service men
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-20
EMPLOYMENT IS
MAKING GAINS

Boston, Jan. 20-(UP)--A gain Of
ll.9 per cent In employment last
month over November was indicated
today In a state labor department
report covering 1858 wholesale and
retail trade outlets In Massachu-
sets. The same period showed q
gain Of 8.2l034 cent In the aggregate
weekly payroll.
The report showed that in De-
cember the establishments employed
a total OF 99,084, with an aggregate
weekly payroll OF $2,026, 1893. COM
pared with 1856 In November. with
an aggregate weekly payroll OF ST.
872,9e1. In 227 chain department
and drygoods stores employment
increased 80 per cent and wages
increased 80 per cent. In 100 In
dependent department and drygoods
stores employment gained 33.8 per
cent and wages gained 20 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-20
POLICE NAILED
Three BURGLARS
Were Drilling Hole in Floor
Above Tavern When
Officers Dropped In

The CLEAN Of a flashlight that
awakened man sleeping in a West
Main street tavern resulted in thu
capture Of three alleged burglars at
2 o'clock this morning. The three
were captured by a squad of police
men after they had drilled a large
hole in the floor of a tenement
above the tavern, apparently pre-
paratory to descending and burglar
izing the establishment.
Pleaded Guilty
Arraigned in city court this morn
ing the three accused pleaded guilty
to a charge Of attempted breaking
and entering, and were bound over
to the next criminal session Of SUI
perior court by Judge Edward
Mascolo. They are Ernest Chouin-
ard, 80, Of 456 Mill street; Edmund
Cheney, 23, of AS Meadow street;
and Gerard Deschenes, "a, Of 50
Pemberton street. The court fixed
bonds in each case at $500. When
the youths were unable to furnish
bail they were taken to New Haven
county jail, there to await trial II,
April.
Above Tavern
According to police the trio en-
tered a vacant tenement at 459
West Main street, directly above the
tavern operated by Adam Morris.
They began drilling a hole In the
floor and eventually had an open
ing IA inches square. Unknown to
them, however, a man was sleeping
in the tavern and he was awakened
when a flashlight was pointed down
through the opening He ran to
AIS Tire Shop, nearby, and phoned
police headquarters.
Police Catch Them Drilling
The three alleged burglars were
still drilling when police arrived at
the scene. The arresting officers
were Sergeant William Sanford, and
Patrolmen James Wagner, John
Breen, Demenic Verrastro, and
Ralph Baril.
The drill and f1ashlight were pre-
sented as evidence In city court this
morning.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-20
Roosevelt Tradition on
Fair Weather Is Decided
Failure Today
AUTOCRAT POWER
CHALLENGED, BEATEN
Legend They Are Invin-
chile Is Shattered; Sec
ond New Deal Objects
full Text Of Message on Page g.

BY LYLE C. WILSON
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent
Inaugural Stand, Washing
ton, January 20. - CUP -
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
took the oath for his second
term as President of the
United States today and
pledged his New Deal adj
ministration to further re-
form to aid the under privi-
legged. "They have been
challenged and beaten" Mr.. Roose-
welt said of "auto0ratic powers"
1.-THE legend that they were invin-
chile has been shattered" He in
directly challenged suggestions for
constitutional chaige to expand the
powers of government. But he in
voked the constitution to achieve his
ends.
Tradition Failed
The tradition OF Roosevelt
weather" failed as Mr.. Roosevelt
and Vice-President John Nance
Garner were sworn in in an open
stand on the east front Of the CAPT.
tol. A slanting rain swept over the
umbrellaed multitude below and all
aroun dthe speakers stand. In
augural crowds hunched shoulders
against winter downpour Soaked
flags barely frightened dismal
| scene.
Capitol traffic, snarled in mid.
morning, began to block as thou.
sands swarmed down town In q
typical parade-day jam.
Chief Justice Charles Evans
Hughes administered the oath to Mr..
Roosevelt. Mr.. Garner was sworn
few minutes earlier by Senate Ma
jority Leader Joseph T. Robinson.
From coast to coast and around the
world the presidents words few by
radio as a thousand presses began to
spin with the second inaugural mes
sage.
Mr.. Roosevelt said our forefathers
had created q strong government
with powers Of united action "suf-
f1cient then and now to solve prob
lens utterly beyond individual or
10 i solution"
Power to Stop Evil
NEARLY all Of us recognize" the
President asserted, that as the IN
frNrtfnNal ~,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-20
ROASTED ABOUT
MONEY, LOSES

New London, Conn, Jan. 20-(UP)
Parks Slate, retired Waterford fish
erman, boosted to three strangers
he had $4,000 in the bank, and, as
result, he didn't today.
He complained to police that
after he conferred with the strang-
ers on a business deal" and gave
one of them the money to hold for
a few minutes, they left him on q
pretense of buying package Of
cigarettes and never returned.
He said they were middle-aged,
well dressed and prosperous look
ing"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-20
Driver; His Employer
Are Both Responsible
Deputy Coroner Smyth Makes Precedent in Finding
Made Today-Death of Harris Nearman Noveml-
Der s Blamed on Two Persons

In a precedent-setting finding
handed down here today, Deputy
Coroner Walter w. Smyth holds that
an employer who allows truck
with defective brakes to be operated
by an unlicensed and inexperienced
operator Is equally responsible with
the driver when the vehicle is in
volved In fatal accident. The
deputy coroner holds that the death
of Harris Nearman, So year old ped
dler, was due to joint criminal neg
ligence on the parts Of William
Franceskino, Of rs Railroad Hill
street, the truck driver, and Daniel
Guilfoile, Of 81 Welton street, his
employer.
Both Are Charged.
Deputy Coroner Smyth says in his
finding that he had considered for
some time Guilfoile's action" before
concluding that he, too, should be
charged with criminal negligence.
City court. warrants charging both
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-20

second trip along the historic drive
from the White House to the Capt.
toll, which no man ever has ira
versed more than twice in a similar
capacity. The Presidents automo-
bile, thanked by carloads Of secret
service men, swept through the
winding drives Of the White House
grounds, to emerge on West Execu-
tive avenue where cheering throngs
pressed against tightly drawn police
lines.
Massed On Steps
Thousands of spectators and gov
eminent employees massed on the
rain-swept steps Of the austere state
department building across the
street from the White House as the
presidential caravan started the
mile-and-a-half drive to the capitol.
The stands thanking the reproduc-
ton Of Andrew Jackson's "hermi-
tage" - from which the President
later wss to review the inaugural
parade - already were filling.
Police frightened line to hold back
crowds and more than once were
forced to rely on the heavy steel
cable fencing to prevent admirers
from pushing into the Presidents
path.
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-20

Hayes, attending the Presidents
inaugural, the seventeen demo-
cratic legislator, as president pro
tempore Of the senate, moved into
the gubernatorial suite. II am
glad" he said Ito sit in the seat OF
the greatest governor Of them all,
the Roman governor Of them all,
Governor Cross" and added, II
promise not to do anything to dis
rupt the government of the state"
Gained Renown In State
Senator Lawlor gained renown as
Connecticut's telephone booth leg
islator" In the 1927 session Of the
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-20
TWO REAR CARS
ARE DERAILED

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 20-(UP)-
Two rear cars Of q Springfield to
New York passenger train were de-
rallied In the north end Of the local
yards here today, but passengers
escaped uninjured.
The derailed coaches were UNI
coupled from the rest OF the train
which proceeded with a slight delay
In schedule.
Passengers were transferred to
forward coaches from the derailed
cars.
Railroad officials said the cause
OF the derailment was not imme-
diately ascertained.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-20
RAIN COULD NOT
DAMPEN ARDOR
Thousands Vowed They
Would Hear President
or Drown in Attempt
BY FREDERICK C. OTHMAN

BY FREDERICK C. OTHMAN
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent
Inaugural Platform, U. s. Capitol,
Washington, Jan. 20-(UP) - Cold
rain dripped down the necks of
100000 democrats today. Here on
the inaugural platform all was
damp confusion. A north wind
howled across the tundra of yellow
pine benches. Cascades of water
ran down the steps. Whirlpools ed
died on the floor. The hordes OF
democrats vowed they'd hear Mr..
Roosevelt speak, or drown in the at
tempt.
Touch Of Sieet
There seemed to be an occasional
touch of sleet in the downpour,
rafting on the pine planking like
spilled jelly beans. There are seats
for 10000 spectators built over a
senator's parking space, around the
capitol dome, and on top of the sem
ate office building nearly three
blocks away. Some 700 optimists
occupied this latter perch, but there
is fog and they have no more
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