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The Washington times., 1937-05-31
Nv HARRISON CARROLL

HOLLYWOOD, May Sire.
earded as the most sensational
tap-dancing find Of the year.
Eleanore Whitney Is having the
novel experience of playing her
second straight dramatic role IN
which she does not dance a step.
Her picture is Paramount S
GOOD Night Ladies" She divides
the romantic interest with her
dancing partner, Johnny Downs
who also does no hoof-shaklng.
There does not appear to be a
chance that Eleanore is going to
be typed in the flickers as merely
dancer.
william Lundigan, young Uni
verSal actor, who came to move
land via a Syracuse IN. " radio
station, is going to stage a big
party on June 12-with good rea'
son. It's been the biggest date
in his life.
It's his birthday for one thing.
He won his first tennis title on
that date and it was on June IL
he obtained his first radio job.
And his first picture, a newspa.
per yarn, That's My Story" will
be completed on June IL.
If Eleanor Powell. hasn't writer's
cramp today, it's a wonder. She
autographed more than go photo
graphs yesterday for the members
Of the crew Of Broadway Melody
Of 1885,"
Director and Mrs. W. S. Van
Dyke entertained at lawn party
of their Brentwood home.
Thirteen years ago Van Dyke
directed a Tim Mccoy Western
at the foot of Mt. Whitney. The
other day a location troupe found
some of the shells Of cartridges
which they are sure were used In
that picture.
Because Of an item he read in
a newspaper, Gilbert Roland i;
trying to determine the value Of
an American sevendollar bill, issue
of ITS, which he has had framed
in his home for years. He received
1t from his father, Don Francisco
The Washington times., 1937-05-31
Coaches Rhetts

Actors seeking to acquire q
southern accent to gain roles in
Gone with the Wind" have
sought the unofficial coaching of
Patricia "Honeychile' Wilder,
RKO contract player appearing
opposite Wheeler and Woolsey in
"Off Again-On Again" Most eager
pupil is Michael Brooke, English
actor.
The Washington times., 1937-05-31
KELLEYGRAMS

Probably it will tickle Harry
Foster WEIGH, the voice OF Pop
eye" in the screen cartoons, to
know that President Roosevelt
puts this galloping celluloid first
on his list of favorite Hollywood
comedies.
The White House keeps hit up
to date with the current releases
of Popeye. It may even pay fur
Their tribute by having spinach on
the Executive menu. I can't be
authentic on that point.
Anyway Harry Foster WEIGH, ap-
pearing in person at the Capitol
this week dropped in on Carter
P:rron's brunch" reception at
Variety Club on Saturday morn
ing, entertained critics and other
guests by a one-man imitation OF
Rudy Vallee's radio hour. Come
dian WEIGH is a deep-voiced YER
Satile.
Tenor Phil Regain was the honor
guesU. There must be some con-
nection between irish tenors and
good looks, for they all are hano-
some brutes, and Regain is no ex-
ception.
BY now it is no secret that Phil
Regan was a Brooklyn cop. sang
at a police benefit show, was heard
by a Columbia broadcaSting talent
scout, Immediately signed for the
Burns and Allen, Guy Lombardo
radio program, turned in his shield
and nightstick forever. That was
in 1882 and he's had plenty OF
chips in his pile ever since.
His uncle. another Phil Regain
was a Washington policeman, and
oddly enough, patrolled F Street
and the Capitol Theater beat
where his nephew is the headliner
Appropriate then than Tenor Re
gan should donate a silver loving
cup for the Metropolitan Police
Departments benefit boxing show
on Wednesday night.
Phil Regan liked Mr.. Barron'S
brunch gathering, since nobody
asked him to sing. He has signed
for four pictures, feature length
for Republic Pictures, begins work
on these musicals within a month
One will be 1888 edition Of Hit
Parade"
THE 1. o. U. SITUATION
Government employees took ur
more than 500 worth of tickets
for Lost Horizon" at the Nationa
Theater, up to last nights screen
ing, turned in II o U.s. pledgine
them to pay for the pasteboardI
when Uncle Sam pays off tomor
row.
Columbia Pictures and Exchange
Manager Sam CALAMITY predic
that Uncle Sans children vii
meet their promises 100 per cent
but the precedent set will not b.
repeated. Theater men are al
all against it, on the theory that
once started, patrons are liable II
turn the box office into a barte,
and exchange market. For in
stance, they might bring up twt
punches of asparagus and wan
to swap 'em for a pair for tn,
Follies. Indeed taking II o US
might properly put the theater
under the scrutiny of the Securi
ties and Exchange Commission
Lost Horizon" by the way, 4
doing very nicely and Columbia
Pictures exercised its option for 1
third and final week. Perhaps yol
already know that Ronald Colmal
IL the bright star In the screer
The Washington times., 1937-05-31
Radio Stars Make
Bow in Pictures

Three of radios leading person
alities reported today at Para
mount studio to appear as motion
picture actors for the first time.
The three, Mary Livingstone,
Fibber MCGEE and Molly, are
making their screen debuts in
This Way, Please" with Carlos
Buddy" Rogert, Betty Cradle and
Ned Sparks.
The Washington times., 1937-05-31

L0sW'S SaluteS Americas Heroes
With Outstanding American Hits!
The Washington times., 1937-05-31

the first time.
FULL OF MUSIC
There is some doubt about who
owns the foreign rights to the
Gilbert and Sullivan classics.
Doyle Carte claims them as the
original producers of the operettas,
has offered them to Hollywood for
a staggering sum. On the other
hand, the G. and S. classics are
said to be in the public domain
here in America. At any rate,
The Washington times., 1937-05-31
In HOLLYWOOD

Peter Arno, noted illustrator
and cartoonist. today is in Holly.
wood to appear as himself in a
spectacular artists ball sequence
Of Paramount's Artists and Mod.
els"
The Washington times., 1937-05-31
Gilbert and Sullivan Songs
Are Brought to Screen
For First Time
By ANDREW R. KELLEY

Usually late June finds the National Theaer suffered for
the season. lights out and only the Waterman sitting in the
shade of lobby watching the Street passing parade
Comes the that beginning June 81 Grand Ma
tional Pictures will take the house for weeks
gagement of THE Girl Said No. This the feature with Gill
bert Sullivan music and lyrics brought to the for
The Washington times., 1937-05-31

Grand National will forestall for
eign litigation by having a foreign
version without the G. and S. in
terpolations.
The entire production Of 1.-THE
Mikado," most of III. M. S. Pima
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-01
Should It Be Regular?

The nonpartisan citizens committee, named by Mayor Frank Hayes to redis- trict the city's voting precincts, is mak- ing progress. Its first real move is to propose an increase from twenty to thirty-two in the number of voting dis tricts. It also proposes that the voting strength of the districts be as near as possible to 1,50o. A survey of its plans and proposals that may be properly wis., ualized is now being prepared by City Engineer Robert A. Cairns.
 All this has been accomplished quietly and effectively in short space of time, Of course the proposals as yet are not binding and are in the nature of Sugges- tions and recommendation It Is likely, though, that when the final draft Is laid before our city fathers 1t will be accepted and 1t will no doubt correspond very closely to what now stands The com mittee is to be congratulated on the spir- 1t in which 1t accepted It's responsibility and tackled the thanklesS task of redis- tricting the city.
 It has been In the back of this writer's mind for some time whether or not the committees final report should merely w W ASAtSWASVAA6 RA"AA SS WASAS AASS some need or obligation on the part of the city to keep It's several voting dis tricts at all times uniform? We might venture the opinion that some such rec ommendation that redistricting be 8 matter of recurring concern be lncorpo- rated in the report.
 Uncle Sam takes @ census every ten years and Congress Is supposed to reap portion It's membership In the House of Representatives on the basis of changes or shifts in population among the vari- ous states. In our own state we have senatorial districts, supposedly equal in population size, but unfortunately far from that There is no state law com polling redistricting to make up for any such discrepancies, but there should be-. The same holds good for city where there are apt to be shifts In voting strength. While this does not necessar- lily shift party strength, 1t does do away with the essential purpose of the voting district, equal facility for equal numbers of voters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-01
Who'll Draw Up Compact

Late news dispatches on Monday after noon stated that Rep. William M. Citron of Middletown had received letter from President Franklin D. Roosevelt In which the President stated that Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connec- ticut, through their respective chief exec- utives, should summon special legislative sessions for the purpose of ratifying @ hood-control compact. The presidential letter was in reply to an inquiry from Rep. Citron on the status of the Connec- ticut Valley flood control pact.
 This answer by the President might seem to be a bit misleading, but 1t ac- tually isn't. It's more or less a positive statement that the present flood control pact which the four states, mentioned above, have already signed and properly ratified Is out. A new one must be made and evidently this one Is to be written not by the states, but by the adninistra- ton at Washington. We may be putting 1t bit bluntly but what other conclu- sion can be drawn. After all a perfectly good compact, so far as Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connec- -cut are concerned, has been drawn up. <1f 1t Is to be discarded, then certainly one meeting federal approval Is to be substi- tuted.
 We don't think that even If the Presi. dent requested 1t the four governors could get specials sessions of Legisla. lures for the purpose of formulating a new pact. The point has been reached In flood control discussions now where the four states are seriously considering going 1t on their own. We said yesterday we didn't think they would be able to do this. We are more than convinced they won't what with the news that a new pact Is being called for. The situation is a simple one. New England's plans for flood control must At Uncle Sarn's plans for electric power output under public management.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-01
Selected Poem
CACTUS GARDENS
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tFrom TranSition)
 Sanders Russell in the Poets Corner.
 Hartford CouranD The cactus branch is unmoVing Under the fruit trees. Keep it silent .f With the view of mountains And the blue patches skimming Sand and small rock under rain-washed limbs Keep it unmoving: winter calm or the sunshine on . leaf only. Keep the rain-streaked fence Bordering the garden Twenty kinds of caeti: antennae With silk thornS, the barrel cactus . The long armed gropers tied with strings Keep the unhoy winter day Quiet that leads to bare rocks The waterless plant, the sight Of the white mountain turning on It's axle Keep separate lesser gods: Ceres the grain lover, and winter blooming flowers On the hot weep slopes. Not those who are lonely in It But those who welcome the rain, the same Runners on trails fresh with sage scent Any man, desiring the great clouds The rainbearerS edged with the inhuman lights Of
 them. Rain chill, snow frozen, lonely on the deSert Dissolve, the inhunan cactus, the thornS are soft The incredible arc of branches strikes the eye Everywhere finding one bueatiful example Desire curvng upward with the branches Along the rock-ribs the bone-swels of the mountain Where the ridges change to stars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-01

Texas has been patching up It's state constitution for some time. Last fall 1t added five new amendments by vote of the people Cat least minority of them, for the vote was small compared to an election vote). This summer 1t added five more new amendments, again by a scanty vote, although the majority was Sizable. However, we would speak of one of the amendments. It allows the Legis- lature to set up a discount system for property taxes In the state or any of It's political subdivisions. Do you grasp the full significance of this amendment3 It is based on the theory that If taxpayer can be penalized for late payment of taxes, then for early payment he should be rewarded. So system of discounts for payments by certain dates has been set up. Ofhand this would seem worthy of emulation, but tax collections In most Connecticut municipalities have been so uniformly good of recent years that we can't see any real advantage to be gained. The total tax collected, with @ discount system, would naturally be reduced very likely to the same point 1t now reaches with delinquencies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-01

oil men and conservationists seem to worry less about that.
 New fields are found, old fields are pumped by better methods, but the sup ply of thiS wonderful liquid fuel and basic material for SO many valuable man. ufactured products will be exhausted sooner or later. There is plenty of "shale oll", but it will be far more costly to pro- duce. Eventually, experts say we shall probably fall back on coal, from which most of our petroleum products can be made. There is fortunately plenty of that. We never hear of anybody trying to save coal. Instead, we are trying de- liberately to use 1t up faster, for the bene- fit of the capital invested in 1t and the labor depending on 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-01
leland for Lindbergh

The report that Col. Charles A. Lind bergh may buy a small island named Milo, near the coast of France, is inter- esting. The famous flyers exclusiveness grows more and more pronounced. He has enjoyed privacy in England, for the last two years, beyond any he has known since his pioneer flight across the At lantic, but on land there is always a chance of intrusion. On an island there may be almost complete privacy. The very word suggests It. Island" by deriva- ton is an isolated" or insulated" place.
 This, however, may be only part of the story. Another part is that the island In question is close to one occupied every summer by pr. Alexis Carrel, famous scientist of the Rockefeller Institute, with whom Lindbergh has collaborated in pro- ducing mechanical heart" and other devices for physiological research. What ever the motives, If Lindbergh acquires that island, Americans may never see much of him again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-01
In New York

New York, Sept. l-Few New Workers who travel the humdrum circuit from home to job and return have any idea of the number of un. reported and unpublished hold.ups that occur oil over town practically every day.
 Young "punks", either as lone wolves or in packs, descend on cor. ner cafes, coffeepots and small neighborhood shops. They demand sums ranging from Q pound" (ilve bucSS) to the entire contents Of tho til. They point up their demands with weapons ranging from nothing more lethal than Q Dlllinger scowl to "shivs" (knives), ice picks, sonle- times snatched from behind the bar, to on occasional gun.
 Proprietors usually stand for the heist" as the sum involved is too small to risk personal injury of several hundred dollars worth of damage to mirrors and furniture. Often as not they know the hood lunas, and often as not they'll have them back the next day, brazenly spending some Of the "good-tlme" money over the bar or counter from which b was Snatched.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-01

We're wondering just what the latest "row" in the milk industry of the state will produce. Despite @ superior court ruling Administrator S. Mclean Buck ingham has ordered the dealers of this state who sell milk in paper containers to charge one cent more than that charged for milk sold In glass bottles. The court had ruled that the cost in either type of container must be the same. Administrator Buckingham is- sues his mandate knowing that he goes contrary to the court decision, but claims that he has such leeway under the state law. We presume that this is just the beginning of another episode In milk industry's history.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-01
Oil DeIuge

Crude oil production in the United States has reached a record high during the month of August, matching a similar achievement of electric power produc- ton. The daily flow for the latter part of August is nearly 3,350,000 barrels a day. To this are added imports of crude and refined oil making the total for irn- mediate use nearly 6,000,000 barrels q day. We used to think Q million barrel production was terrific, threatening a quick exhaustion of petroleum resources.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-01

weak drink. The recipe that
 will Do puhllcixed As Q, substitute
 calls for making Iced coffee C
 irosen cubes ee coffee instead oe
 frOzen cubes of water.
 Merry.G Co., Round
 Foreign countries are not tho only, ones who maintain enniS- saries in Washington. Last wine ter Louisiana established an "eI1l- bassy" in the capital, heRded by the secretary of the late Huey Long. Recently Alabama followed suit with Alva Rush, personal representative of Governor Bibb Graves, in charge .. When the Duke Power companys test of the oonstitutionality of PWA power loans is heard by the Supreme court this fall, it will be the eighth time the issue will have been argued in the federal courts. Last year, with Justice Harlan stone absent beoause of illness. the Supreme Court ducked the case by sending 1t back for re- trial on Q technicality Law renee (Chip) Robert, able and popular secretary of the deinocrAs tlc national committee, has Just completed the organization of tho Southeastern Governors Council, modelled after . similar body of New England governors. One of the major objectives of the south. ern group Is to seek tho abolition of freight differentials operating against their states. A''f
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-01
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 2:3e c. m. (dayiight tin,e).
 Sun rises 6:iS c. rn.; sets 7:70 ?. m. (day. light time).
 All vehicles must Dc lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 High tide at Milford Thursday, Sept 2, f0:N ?. m.; low tide, 4:F .. m. (dayiight time).
 Moons phases--iew moon, Sept. {, e;l0 ?. ia. first quarter, Sept i2, 4;40 ?. ri.; fuli moon, Sept 20, 1:24 .. IIi.; last quarter, Sept. 2T, l;3G ?, m. (daylight time).
 Morning stars Mercury, Venus, saturn; evening Mercury, Mars, Jupiter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-01

1. Where ls Mt. Etna9
 2. which state has been nicks named Mother of Presidents."
 g. Name the capital of Missouri, (. What is the difference between an antlseptic and Q disinfectant2
 B. Who wrote tho, novel, If 1 Have Four Apples7"
 6. To what country do the 9er- Enuda Islands beiong7
 2. What b the date of President Rocseveits birthday? ..4 6. Who were tho Minute Men isi the American War Of Tndependence7
 Q, Name the. science which de- gcrIbes and ciassifies the different kinds Of mineral matter conetltut- ing the materiAl of the easth'A crust. ga
 70, How dld the Wocllen fabric fneflno Get its nAnie5
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-01
Beer Glass Biography

The average bartender, says one of them, can be described as follows; A2 years of age, has two children, drinks no more than two glasses oi beer c day, though he often feigni hard iikkor to Dc sociable, is the most symptthetio listener to tales oi woo, is well up on oil current events has not read Q book in five years is c democrat and ardent new deal- or, smokess habitually, take infinite pride in the shine oa tho bar glasses likes patrons whom he can hail by their first names, and prefers Q male customer to the feminine species and hour of the day. upp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-01
Daily
 Washington
New Deal Planning Purge
 Of Lower Federal Courts
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WASHINGTON, September 1. - Int next move in the New Deal war on the federal judiciary may be demand for purge of the lower courts The strategy under eideraon in the inner circle would be tw0edged attack
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-01

for 6 vigorous campaign several months ago against this type of on. tertainment, and resulted in the closing for . time Of ell hurlesQuO shows In New York.
 c. DO snakes become blind dur. ing dog days9 9'N 4. It Is erroneous to suppose that snakes shed their skin only once . year, during hot weather. Slough. Ing may occur several times . year. The eyes of snakes have . milky appearance shortly before the slough is cast, caused by the separation of the outer layer of the epiderin!s from tho anterior part of the outer coat of the eyehalls. This results iti temporarily impaired vision.
 e. What s the food value Of eggs9
 A. They, contain protein, fat, mineral matter tnotahly' arcsa) and vitaminN. 4 t'io @ Who were tho etettknR pitehs CTS for the St. Louis CaEdinais in each game of the ioSA world seyies9 A, First game-DiEHy Dean; Sec- ond--Dill Kallahar: third - Paul Dean; fourth-Tex Carleton: fifth Dizzy Dean; sixth-Paul Dean; sev. enth-DisSy Dean. h4tH v M $r I6 tsgAt ie
 c. Who was the Lord Protector of England? M aEa ta ga,
 A. Two men have held that title: Oliver Cromwell ti0bS-iebo) and Richard Cromwell ti0Oe-ies0l, l't,
 e. DO snakes have kidnsysP
 A. Yes. ~, i,,3 te,st,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-01
IN TODAY'S MAIL

Fh not responsible for opliOns readers Anonymous communications accompanied ths writer's and address Will not Do accepted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-01
Heats . Deluslon

Heats . DelusiOn
 The Englishman who put up" at one of New Yorks modern clubs tho other day was on . flying visit, just long enough for tho lucky liner which brought him to turn around and start back to Blighty. He was equipped, however, with everything the tropicai-wear shops in tho Strand could produce-includinG flannel beily-band, topee or sun hel- met (complete with puggaree), open. mesh shirtinngs and sun spectacaes, oil ready for the fierce climate "out'' in New York.
 His club quarters were air-condl- toned, 50 were the bars and rostau- rants he frequented, the sun failed to shine once, and the temperature was chill. "Why, it's oil nonsense ' he cried on departure. "Weath0r'A perfect. Typical August on the Scot. tish inoorSl"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-01

The American people are cheated out of $2,500, 10000 a year, says business bureau. And judging from their actions, they like 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-01
Test No ur Knowledge

Can yGu answer seven os these test questl0ns7 Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-01

The best way to fight Communism Is to fight for square deal for the aver age American
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-01
Home Girl Makes Good

To the plentiful Barrymore lore, add this: When Ethel opened in Captain Jinks of tho Horse Ma. rines," her first starring role, she was nervous and her voice wasn't audible. The performance was at the Walnut Street theater in PhilR- delphia and the Drew family, who played there often and were well known to the audience, always re. ceived Q cordial welcome. 4 friend from tho gallery suddenly shouted
 Speak up, Ethel. You're all right, The Drews is oil good actors"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-01
A Thought for Today

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as . branch.-Pro- verbs II, 2S
 Blessings wait on virtuous deeds, and though e late, Q sure reward succeedss-CongreVe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-01
e. what is . strip tease" dance

ToDAY's COMMON ERROR, Never say, "Everyone opened
 their windows say,s This
 window"