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Evening star., 1938-10-14
Hopkins, Mills Four
On Howard Stage.

Two headline acts are sharing top
billing on the Howard Theater stage
bill this week-the Mills Brothers and
Claude Hopkins orchestra. The four
boys and guitar have achieved in
ternational success, while the popu-
lar orchestra is led by native Of
Washington who gained his knowl-
edge of harmony as leader of the
Howard University Symphony.
Other entertainers on the program
include Beverly Magnolia" White,
Mccain and Ross, Conway and Parks,
Mason and Vigal and the Lenox
Avenue Lovelies.
Evening star., 1938-10-14

drama tI1AN lIlllSTCS III q OO1cA oPCS-
tacular screen battles. War rarely has
been so thoroughly debunked. More
over, It is accomplished with scarcely
a shot being fred. In that 1t is remi-
nscent of Journeys End" which will
be remembered as comparatively
quiet, intensely exciting stage play
dealing with warrior minds.
So long q string of superlatives is
not to imply there are no sluggish
moments In Jean Renoir's screen play,
but the presence Of these does not
seriously modify the fact that Grand
Illusion" is q fine, forceful narrative.
An excellent case, which Is 50 inter-
national that it speaks three languages.
does an artistic job OF introducing
Belasco audiences to the anguish the
world so narrowly averted but yes
terday.
The most eloquent quality Of Grand
Illusion" is its simplicity. 1t pleads
for humanity and peace, but it never
rants or indulges in false heroics.
1t takes the position that man at
war Is a pitiable creature, and from
that position 1t tells a straightforward
story of several French officers in
termed in Germany during the World
War. Away from the zone OF battle
where murderous hate fiourishes, the
French and their captors are men
capable of thinking. OF seeing the
illusion Of war They treat each other
with dignity. sympathy, understand.
ing
There is nothing static about the
revelation Of these qualities in the
soldiers Of M. Renoir's picture. While
recognizing the essential humanity OF
their wardens and the essential stu
pidity of warning with them, the
French captives are planning con-
stantly to escape. There Is great
deal Of action as well as poignant
psychologist study in this segment OF
the story, a nice combination in that
1t appeals to the thrill seeker as well
as to the movie-goer who likes some
thing that stimulates the mind. The
camerman came up with some truly
gripping shots Of the officers who took
turns burrowing through the earth
with their hands in a tunnel 50 small
that sufIocation was constant threat.
Evening star., 1938-10-14

neither Of these, however, but to Jean
Cabin for his impersonation Of . me-
chanic caught up in . conflict he
never understands, but who Is OBJ
sessed with the necessity for seeing
1t through to the bitter end never
theless.
Photographically. Grand Illusion"
Is not up to the standard Of American
films The cameras efforts are stsrk
snd bare, but for . story as starkly
dramatic as this one that Is . for
giveable defect. j. C.
Evening star., 1938-10-14
Hedy Lamar Cast
Opposite Tracy.

HEDY LAMAR, Hollywood's new
glamour star as result of her
work in "Algiers," will be teamed with
Spencer Tracy, filmdom's No. actor
for 1887, in "A New York Cinderella"
at M-G-M. They will be directed by
Josef Won Sternberg, director of Mar
lene Dietrich. The story is an original
by Chales Macarthur, co-author of
The Front Page" Lawrence Wein-
garten will produce.
The story is of a young doctor who
returns to New York in disrepute from
an assignment in the Orient and mar
ries society girl. Locale carries from
tenement districts to swank society.
Evening star., 1938-10-14
Lew Dances.

Lew Ayres has been chosen to team
with Maureen O'Sullivan in Spring
Dance" which has gone into produc-
ton at M-G-M. Ayres, who was signed
by M-G-M following his work in Rich
Man, Poor Girl" must complete his
title role in Young DR.. Kildare" be-
fore going into the new picture from
Philip Barry's play. Ruth Hussey.
leading woman Of Rich Man, Poor
Girl" and Ann Morriss, lead in THE
Chaser" join the cast which also in
cludes Joyce Compton. Jacqueline
Wells, Truman Bradley, Burgess
Meredith, Frank Albertson. Marjorie
Gateson. Sterling Holloway and Dick
Baldwin. s. Sylvan Simon directs.
Evening star., 1938-10-14
Screening Changes
Little's Schedule.

Because Of the special invitation
showing Of Life Dances On" Gun
Garnet de Bal"). scheduled for s;45
tonight, Little Theater patrons wish
ing to view the current bill will be
required to come early.
The last showing Of ITO the Vic
tor" British perturbation Of Bob,
Son Of Battle" starring Will Fyf1e,
will commence at s:l2, and the last
complete show. including KILLERS Of
the Chapparel," unusual animal short,
Is set for 7:45.
Evening star., 1938-10-14
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Evening star., 1938-10-14
War Thoroughly Debunked
In New Belasco Film
Grand Illusion Is Intense Drama
Despite Its Avoidance of
Spectacular Battle Scenes.

inspired vision what the world escaped when halted
the
opening Illusion The h made in France
DEATH
international conflict
st1pidi material
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-29
WORLD FLYWEICHT
 TITLE IS VACATED
Benny Lynch Fails 10 Make Weight for Bout
 With American

Paisley, Scotland, June 29-(UP)- The British Board of Boxing Con- trol today declared the world fly weight title vacant when Benny Lynch of Scotland failed by 6 1-2 pounds to make weight for tonight's scheduled championship fight with Jackie Jurich of San Jose, Cal.
 Jurich was recognized officially as the leading contender for the title while his manager, Jack Rogers claimed the title outright.
 It was announced that the 15- round fight would be held at catch weights.
 The fyweight limit is 112 pounds When examined this afternoon Lynch weighed 118 1-2 pounds, while Jurich weighed 119 1-2. The Boxing Board gave Lynch one hour in which to shed his excess poundage. That was impossible so Lynch asked per- mission to have the fight go on at catchWeights.
 Rogers put on an emphatic plea that the board should award the ti- tie to Jurich so special meeting was called to consider the matter.
 The fight originally was scheduled for June IS and was twice postponed at the request of Lynch who injured an elbow during training.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-29

Irvington, N. Y.. June 29.-(UP) -Hedi Heusser stepped out of her negligee into a becoming blue dress today, and stalked out of Rollo K Blanchard's big brick house mutter- ing sries of plaintive remarks, all starting with 'if."
 "If he's a gentleman" she said of the absent host in whose 24- room home she had staged a nine day matrimonial sit-in strike, "hell marry me.
 "If he's gentleman, he knows what he has to do.
 If he's gentleman, he will make arrangements"
 Mrs. Huesser, hed-haired and pretty, the divorced wife of Swiss ski salesman, established herself in one of Blanchard's best bedrooms last June 20 and said that she wouldn't budge until he followed up the gift of an engagement ring with marriage.
 "The 50-year-old manufacturer left when Hedi moved in, leaving behind four detectives to guard the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-29
Lady-In- aiting Ends Her
 Matrimonial Sit-In Strike

house. Until today she had turned down all proposals that she abandon her strike, refusing even an oppor- tunity to go on the stage and capitalize on the publicity she has received.
 She was greeted by newspaper and motion picture cameramen as she left the house. Into micro phone, she said:
 I'm leaving on my attorneys ad- vice. I've waited long enough in this house. Now he's got to come to me. !"
 She said she was ''very weak and sad" as a result of her nine-day wait with nothing more nourishing than tea to sustain her. She had turned down offers of food made by Blanchard's detectives and by his 17-year-old. daughter.
 Her attorney, Mortimer O'Brien, said she would take up residence in White Plains hotel pending de- vclopments.
 Earlier, Mrs Heusser had indi-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-29
DAVID SCULLY
 IS BOUND OVER
Charged With Assault With Intent 10 Kill in
 City Court

David Scully. B, fo Waterbury, was bound over to the September criminal term of superior court on a charge of assault with intent to kill after hearing before Judge Edward Mascolo in city court today.
 Scully allegedly walked into an apartment at 433 West Main street last Tuesday afternoon, pulled out a gun and fired shot at Richard Burns, painter, who was in the apartment to give an estimate on a floor painting job. Scully was arrest- ed several hours later at the home of {. relative on North Main street.
 Burns testified today that he was examining the floor when Scully walked into the apartment, drew a gun and fired shot at him. The bullet, he said, missed him and lm- bedded itself in wall.
 After hearing Burns testimony, Judge Mascolo said he had enough evidence to find probable cause and advised the defense not to present any witnesses. He fixed bonds for Scully's release at $500.
 Scully, when arrested, told police he was in bed at the time the shooting took place, and that he had left the house only once, in the morning. He denied any knoWl- edge of the affray.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-29
RAINS CAUSE OF
 HEAVY DAMAGE
Roads Washed Out, Trees Felled; Strawberry Crop
 Is Hard Hit

Boston, June 29. (UP)-New Eng lands three day rain, which brought death and destruction, was ex- pected to peter out today after m- termitent showers. ..
 Latest victim of the storm was Herman Feldman, 46, of Brookline, killed in Providence, R. l., last night when his automobile skidded on wet pavement into the path of truck Two others were hurt in the ac- cident.
 Roads were washed out and shade trees fell in various sections of New England. The Boston weather bureau reported total rainfall of AZ inches since Sunday, a near-recoro for such a brief period. Tempera- lures which lowered in the sos all last week, dropped yesterday to a maximum of 58.
 Rural market gardeners faced loss of large and small crops should the rain continue. The weather bureau predicted:
 Mostly cloudy, somewhat warmer, preceded by showers today, ana Thursday fair.
 New England's half-harvest straw berry crop was hardest hit. Grow CTS said fruit was softened by the long rain and would rot under a hot sun. Hay harvesting was de- layed, clover and alfalfa were beaten flat and potato spraying was post poned at critical period.
 Amusement operators and outdoor sports promoters reported large losses. in anticipated revenue.
 Ponds and streams were unusually high, cutting into their banks ana causing some. damage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-29
.BEECHER ESTATE
 GOES TO SON
Will of Late William E. Beecher Is Admitted to
 Probate Today

The late William E. Beecher, for mer city assessor and member o1 the board of works. left his entire estate to his son, Eldridge N. Beech CT. MT. Beecher's will was admit ted to probate today by Judge Den- his J. Slavin.
 The son, who is the sole heir makes his home in New Britain. He and the Citizens and Manufactur- CTS National Bank will serve as executors.
 MT. Beecher, one of the city's best-known residents of another era, died Saturday morning. He served as city assessor from 1902 to 1918, and for eight years as mem- Der of the board of works.
 At one time he operated stage and express service between Wa terbury and New Haven. He was associated with the Apothecaries Hall Go. for more than a quarter of a century.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-29
State Federation of Labor to Enter Actively in
 Politics
NO MORE RUN=AROUND,
 SAYS JAMES CLERKIN
Federation Also to Urge Direct Primary Instead
 of Party Conventions

New Britain, Conn, June 29. - (UP) The Connecticut Federation of Labor for the first time will go fright out into politics" this fall and take the stump for endorsed state and federal candidates, State President James J. Clerkin said today. Were tired of being given the run around by some of those candidates" Clerkin told the United Press.
 At the same time, Clerkin said the September convention of the Con- necticut Federation would be asked to pass resolution demanding the direct primary in Connecticut instead of the present convention system of nominating candidates.
 We want the people themselves to have a chance to name their can- didates," the Federation president said.
 Already Approved
 Already several Central Labor Unions have approved the direct primary method. Clerkin added, say ing the resolution probably would have little opposition when it comes up before the state convention.
 Clerkin said word came from President William Green of the American Federation of Labor a month ago urging the State Feder- ation to take more active part in politics"
 Then he continued:
 "We're going right out into poli- tics to see if we can get rid of some of those boys who have made prom ises and haven't kept them"
 And" he said, i've probably will go on the stump for those candidates whom We endorse. We will send speakers out"
 Clerkin said the State Federation
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-29
MUSS0LINI MAY
 STOP B0MBINCS
Intervention With Nation= alists Would Get Pledges
 From England

Rome, June 29-CUP)-Well in- formed sources predicted today that Premier Benito Mussolini would urge" the Spanish Nationalists to stop bombing British merchant steamships in Loyalists ports.
 But it was forecast that in return for any such urging, Mussolini would axact pledge either that the Nationalists be recognized as bel ligerents with consequent rights un- der international law or that Brit ain would see that its ships en- gagged only in on-military commerce with the Loyalists.
 What political quarters called friendly representations made yes terday by the Earl of Perth, Brit ish ambassador, opened the way to an agreement to end the bombings.
 Informants who reported that Mussolini most likely would urge" that the Nationalist bombings be stopped, added that he would do SO only on definite conditions such as those mentioned.
 Mussolini was ready to act, any, way, 1t was said, only to spare Prime Minister Chamberlain from embarrassment.
 It was predicted that Mussolini,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-29
Check=Up on l937 Flee. tion Believed 10 Be
 Underway Still LONG ADJOURNMENT
 OF JURY IN SIGHT Unidentified Men May Have Been Federal GOver1-
 ment Agents

Three unidentified men, a prisoner who was released from New Haven County Jail last election day, October g. and a man who was in jail orl that day were called before Waterbury's Extraordinary Grand Jury today, as the 1887 election probe was ap- parently continued. Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Acorn admitted at 1920, when the jury adjourned for lunch, that an- other lengthy adjournment is in sight. It is believed that the jury will recess before Friday and remain idle for at least two or more weeks.
 One of the biggest surprise wit nesses of the hearing was called at 2 o'clock this afternoon when William Phelan, registry clerk of the local post office, was called before the grand jury by Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Alcorn. MT. Phelan carried with him a num- Der of postal records. It Is the first time that information has been taken from sources controlled by Uncle Sam. Speculation is keen on the nature of MT. Phelan's
 testimony.
 Only Two Are Witnesses
 Only two of the five men who appeared at the jury room this morning were witnesses, according to County Detective Edward J. Hickey. James M. Smith, who was released from New Haven county jail on Waterbury city court order last election day was the one ques- tioned the longest. The other man, Edward Hayes, remained but short time.
 Two of the unidentified men went directly from the courthouse to the post office, where they were greeted by one of the clerks in the registry department, and then taken to the office of Postmaster Charles A Ba- bin.
 The latter admitted comforting with the two men but denied they were postal investigators. In refer ence to the mems wishes, he said, he could not disclose who they were or what their business was.
 The other unidentified man, left the courthouse and walked to g central bakery shop.
 First Since June IS
 Today's session of the jury was the first since June IS. It is be- lieved that the jury will continue as an Investigating body for some time to come, in order to defeat any attempt of the defense counsel to obtain the minutes of their past sessions.
 Judge Ernest A. Inglis said today
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-29
CUMMINGS SAID
 TO BE CONFIRMING
Reported He Will Confer With Rep. KOpplemann
 on SenatOrship

Hartford, Conn, June 29.-(UP).- U. s. Attorney General Homer s. Cummings was reported today con- ferring with additional state Dem ocratic leaders regarding the revolt against conservative U. S. Senator Augustine Lonergan.
 Cummings, hmself reported a candidate for the senatorial nomina- tion, said he would issued a state ment before he returns to Washing ton Friday.
 One report said the attorney gen. eral would confer within the next day or so with Congressman Her. man P. Kopplemann, Hartford.
 Friends of Rep. Kopplemann have been urging him strongly within the past few days to come out for the senatorial nomination. The congress- man has said nothing.
 Meantime, at Salisbury, a group of Democrats indorsed the renomina- tion of Lonergan in statement which said:
 We members of the Democratic town committee of Salisbury and other Democrats assembled in the town hall wish to announce to fel- low Democrats of Connecticut and other fellow citizens that we feel 1t very decidedly to the interest of the party, the state and the nation that our senior senator, Augustine Loner- gan, be reelected.
 "He has served the state honor ably. efficiently. conscientiously. and with great distinction. He deserves well of his constituents.
 "We are proud of the standing he had with hsi colleague. We pledge him our loyal and enthus- iastic support.
 Tt is no time to turn out valued man of experience"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-29
BY JOE ALEX MORRIS

Limited Press StaH CorreSpohuehtI
 Gettysburg, Pa, June 29-TWo aged armies came back to the battle field at Gettysburg for the last time today with the sound of dusty drums in their ears but with peace in their hearts.
 They came-veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic and the men of Robert E. Lee--for a final reun- ion in the little blue ridge foothills town to which weary soldiers trudged 75 years ago in search of shoes and where they found, instead, the blood jest battle of the Civil War.
 Many of them had been here be- fore. A few of them clanked through the little diamond-shaped business district in dusty blue and gray uni- forms long ago when their cheeks were smooth as the ripe peaches which they saw shaken to the ground by the rumble of artillery.
 Hundreds more toiled slowly across the battlefield in 1913 on the 50th anniversary of Lees last vain bid
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-29
CCC WORKERS TO
 BE TRANSFERRED

Boston, June 29-(UP) = The greatest westward trek of New Eng land CCC workers in history will begin July 6, Brigadier-General william H. Wilson, commander of the first corps area, announced to- day. .o
 A total of 429O eco boys in 22 companies will leave Fort Devens, Mass, and Camp Charles M. Smitn' Vt. for Colorado and Wyoming where they will be on forest fire lines and fire prevention work this summer
 With l95 men in each company the number of companies from each state ordered to entrain were Massachusetts, Il; Connecticut, 5: Maine and Rhode Island, two each: vermont and New Hampshire. one each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-29
BUDGETS READY

Hartford, Conn, June 29-(UP)- Governor Cross was said today to have completed signing 1938-39 budgets of all state departments, agencies and institutions, effecting more than million dollar saving during that fiscal year. The gov- ernor, it was reported, soon will issue a statement describing what has been done in achieving the 10 per cent cut in ordinary recurring expenses of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-29
Budge Meets Austin
 m Tennis Finals
Both Win Today in Straight Set-English Players Decisive Victory Over German Star Henner
 Henkle, Amazes Crowds at Wimbledon

Wimbledon, Eng, June 29-UP) Donald Budge of Oakland, Cal, gained the final round of the all- England singles tennis champion ships today and will meet Henry w. (Bunny) Austin of England in the title fight.
 Budge, gangling redhead who Is defending champion, moved into the finals with a straight set triumph over Franjo Puncec of Jugoslavia. Budge won 6-2, 6-1, GA to reach the championship bracket.
 Austin, England'S top-ranking player who will retire after this tournament, gained the finals for the first time since 1892 by defeat- ing Henner Henkel, German Davis Cup star, 6-2, GA, 60.
 Budge's clean sweep today moved him into the finals without loss of 8 set since he swung into action last week.
 Last year Budge lost one set-to Frankie Parker of Spring Lake, N. J.-in the semi-flnals He is an over- whelming favorite to defeat Austin this year, perhaps in straight sets to become the first man in history ever to go through Wimbledon in such fashion.
 A crowd of well over 10000 saw Budge dust off the Jugoslav Davis Cup player in fine fashion after a slightly shaky start in the opening set. In that session, Budge ran into a series of backhands into the net. But he soon settled down and al- most swept Puncec from the court as he lashed backhands to the cor ners. His service clicked to perfec- ton and frequently he aced Puncec.
 Puncec refused to be drawn to the net, however, and he only came up to the cords when he had to.
 In the second set, Don repeatedly kicked up the chalk with scorching drives to the corners. He mixed up his power attack with sporadic sal- lies to the net, killing Puncec's re- turns for many winners. Budge won
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-29
Former Inmate At Nelu |Hauen Jail Called;P Clerk Also Summoned
CRUCIAL CLASH
 IN JAP WAR
Conquest of HankOw Is Sought-Chinese Inflict
 Terrible Penalties
BY ROBERT BELLAIRE United Press Staff CorrespOndent)

Shanghai, June 29.-CUP)-Jap- anese land and naval guns attacked the Matang forts below Hankow to- day, hoping to level it's mud walls and compel the Chinese to fall back to second lines of the capitals de- lenses near HukoW.
 Chinese military authorities said the defenders were holding out within the walls of the strong for tificatjons, and were causing many casualties among the attackers. They admitted that the Japanese had progressed beyond the river barri- cade at Matang.
 Foreign military observers con- firned Chinese assertions that the Japanese had suffered heavy losses linen and equipment-as a result of the resistance and scores of Chinese aerial raids.
 The Chinese indicated that they may be forced to abandon the Ma tang forts, but claimed that there were many more Qualifications and river barricades between Matang and HankoW Leaders claimed they could hold back the Japanese from Hankow's outer defenses for months
 According to foreign observers, the Japanese strategy appeared to be to drive the Chinese back as far as HukoW, which was believed to be the key point in their drive since it guards the entrance to Poyang lake.
 By taking route across the lake it was believed the Japanese could attack Nanchang, en route te Changsha, thereby outflanking Han. kow. Hankow would be lost il Changsha falls, according to the Japanese.
 Chinese .authoriteis said additional divisions were en route to take up positions around HukoW, thus indi- eating that perhaps one of the major battles in the Japanese drive on Hankow would take place there.
 According to the foreign observers an inspection of the Chinese de- lenses at Nanchang recently dis
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