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Evening star., 1940-08-30
They'll See Selves
In Film bv Proxy

Getting into the movies by proxy
is likely to become an old American
custom if the present trend of max
ing pictures about real life char
acters pursues its course.
In Warner Bros. "Knute Rockne-
All American" for example, almost
score of persons will have the
unique privilege of seeing them
selves portrayed on the screen. Chief
among them is Mrs. Bonnie Skiles
Rockne, widow of the famed Notre
Dame football coach. Her proxy in
the picture is Gale Page. Pat O'Brien
Is the movies Rockne.
Charles Gus" Dorais, now head
football coach at Detroit University;
Elmer Layden, who Is carrying on
in Rock 9footsteps as gridiron chief
at Notre Dame; Harry Struhldreher,
Don Miller and SLEEPY Jim" Crowley
are in the film through the medium
of actor impersonators. So are Jess
Harper, Rockne's old coach, and a
number of other men who figure
less prominently in the story.
Evening star., 1940-08-30
Ends Fifth Year

E. William Bracket closes his fifth
summer of playing at Washington
Cathedral with an organ recital Sum-
day at the evensong service in the
Cathedral at pm. Mr.. Bracket is
the regular organiSt at st. Johns
Church, Georgetown. He has studied
with Stanley Avery, Minneapolis, at
the Peabody Conservatory in Balti-
more, and with the Dutch organ
virtuoso Louis Robert. He has been
heard in recitals for the Guild of
Organists both in Washington and
Cleveland.
The program for this final recital
of the summer series is as follows:
"Carillon-S -Sortie,' Henri Mulet: DE
Profundis," J. S. Bach; prelude and
Fugue in G Minor" Bach; "Ro-
NAME" Rheinberger; FIESTA Buco-
lica." D'Antalffy, and Carlton" by
Dupre.
Evening star., 1940-08-30

First of all, Shearer started his
lines before the automatic buzzer
signalled "up to speed" Though he
invented the device, he forgot all
about it in the confusion of fac
ing the mike for the first time.
Second, he became SO excited his
face became a beet red. A make
up man patted the surface with
more powder. A red face photo
graphs dirty.
Now, perspiring and trembling,
Shearer began rafting of his
lines so fast they mired the sound
track. Bill Brockway, sound man
modulating the scene, choked back
a laugh as he cautioned his boss
to keep his feet on the ground and
his voice in one piece.
They got along in the dialogue
as far as the word "acquaint," and
Shearer begged down again. 1t kept
Evening star., 1940-08-30

test. The question is not a matter of
''would be-" however, but was"
That, according to his shameless
press agents, was Melvyn Douglas.
He once aspired to be a poet, but
would have been glad to settle at
any time for victory in limerick
contest.
1t might be handy to know in case
a Fadiman ever jumped out from
behind a sand dune with a micro
phone in his hand.
X X X X
Or, suppose your name were
1evant and you were supposed to
know all the answers pertaining to
things musical, including the why
of so much of it.
In that case, you might be asked
by the representative of the sponsor:
Do The Three Dancing Debs" with
Sammy Hayes Orchestra have other
names and what are they?
Fortunate, indeed, the man,
woman or tot who would answer,
Evening star., 1940-08-30

"Yes. Gertrude Briefer, Lillian
Mack and Tee Masters
Identification of quotations that
deserve to live Cor don't) is a device
nicely calculated to reveal limited
reading and deficient memory On
the part of persons who thing they
ought to be on a quiz program. OF
one quotation, out of all the billions
in this overquoted world, it would
be pleasant to have every one to
identify it. The quote follows:
Il am sure it will assist materially
in cementing friendly international
relationship between Canada and
this country"
Cecil B. De Mile with reference to
his most recent picture, North
West Mounted Police"
Now, quickly:
Q. What red-haired glamour girl
once won a prize for perfect Sun
day school attendance?
A. Ann Sheridan.
Comment: Oomph!
Q. What or-so-many-years fash
ion plate among female stars, girl
of palaces, tiaras and too many
terrible scripts, is about to tackle
comeback the hard way in
costume Western?
A. Kay Francis.
Comment: Well, Marlene Dietrich
did it.
@. What is George Rats real
name?
A. George Ranft
Comment: No wonder he changed.
@. What is Robert Taylor's real
name?
A. Arlington Brugh.
Comment: No comment.
X x
Directors, like other members of
the species. reckon without fate
when they make their plans. Ralph
Fowler is one.
This year, Fowler thought, he
would confine himself simply to
the Roadside Theater,
wouldn't act lick in spite of the
fact that he had done some acting
for six seasons. The determination
was going along fine until motor
ist with an anti-actor streak
smacked Kenn Romney right out
of the play for two nights
Fowler became an actor for those
two nights, running his consecutive
acting streak to seven seasons.
He hasn't announced his plans for
next year.
Neither has fate.
X
That will be a thing, instrument,
device or gadget called solovox
which will provide the singing eff
feet that goes along with Sam Jack
Kaufman's quartet of piano num-
bers at the Capitol starting today.
How it works is another one of the
questions this department could not
answer on a quiz program.
Evening star., 1940-08-30

Take, for example, the case of a
Evening star., 1940-08-30
Other Side
Of Fence
No Fun
Douglas Shearer
Trembles Facing
A Microphone
HOLLYWOOD.

II the name of Douglas Shearer
doesn't carry familiar ring bet
ter get out that movie glossary and
start cramming. Recorded by Doug
las Shearer" Is a technical credit
line that has appeared on the
screen more often than any other.
During IL years, on probably 1900
features and short subjects it mas
signified to the world at large that
Mr.. Shearer (he's Norma's brother)
is Hollywood's last word in Great
ing and controlling motion picture
sound effects.
Now that the stage has been set
by identifying Shearer as Mr..
Sound himself, let's go on with the
story-and a pretty one 1t Is:
A few days ago, for the first time
in his life, this genial genius of
sound went before the camera and
microphone. M-G-M was making a
trailer designed to show the work.
ingS of sound recording, and of
course no one but Shearer would
do for the technical discussion.
Evening star., 1940-08-30

coming out quaint" They finally
decided on another word. Every
time Shearer tried to remainder mis-
routine he forgot his lines, and vice
versa.
Three hours later the ordeal was
over. Shearer was limp. When he
heard the playback, the king of
sound insisted 1t wasn't his voice.
Nov I know" he remarked, why
they pay actors $50 a week the
first yearp
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Evening star., 1940-08-30

reader confront
ed S ON e night
by the question
What movie star
was such a lousy
poe t t h a t h e
could not even
win a prize in a
limerick contest?
One could rip
pie off the names
of a dozen stars
who undoubted-
ly would be such
lousy poets they
could not win a
bar of candy in
q limerick cnn-
Evening star., 1940-08-30

Bolivia claims to have steamboats,
plying higher than any others in
the world, they being on Lake
Titicaca, at 12,50O feet altitude.
Evening star., 1940-08-30
Who Was an Awful Poet?
And Other Questions
Pots of Gold at Feet of Quiz Programs
Suggest Variety of Information
Would Make Column
BY JAY CARMODY.

Now that children decided
r. P AS quickest
to fame and oeth that fails
bit of information remis inevitable
when they will be caeched the gold of the inter-
bright, journalism must inform
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-29
Not Only Young Drafted

The spectacle of 16500O00 young registering their
names Tor national service is stupendous sight
We ought to think about it-those of who register
and those who not yet called
What does it mean-this overpowering call upon the
strength and abilities of young men?
To think rightly about it have to 20 way back to
what government
Government (among free men) is machinery for do
Ing together what cannot do for themselves In the
early days of civilization there the
modern family, tribe gathered together to help
one another live and accepted the leadership of chief AS
human LIE became more complicated, complicated
forms OF government meet the need of and
more people to live together protect each other help
another
Today the world is organized on such scale that only
great groups can successfully live together We call them
nations. What nation? nation is large group of
people bound together by geographical by
customs language interdependenee in getting their vngs
To help the to make rules for living together help
1t to defend itself against outside interference establish
governments. Free people do ii of their free WILL and
do it they wish.
All benefit by the rules established The complex indus
trial life of today would be impossible without order and
rules Government establishes the and enforces the
its burdens.
Today of the great services that government renders
TO its people is TO provide means to defend themselves
Jointly against any who would take away their rights
BY the free choice of representatives, have
decided that all must share this burden So young
set down their names and await the call for whatever
ice the people have decided to require of them
1t is as simple that
: But let older man, and forget that, al
though they not yet called. they also share the
and talents they also called by the obligation that
the young face. In this every and
woman in the country is also drafted.
Who accepts the advantages of organized government
and mutual security let them also the obligation to
contribute what required of hm-or give be-
fore it is required
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-29
A Thousand Ships

The poet sang of the face THAT launched thousand
ships"
He meant Helen of Troy.
But what of the face that sank a thousand ships, the
ugly face of war? In the past 13 months accurate taes
that thousand and merchant ships have been
sunk Put of your mind for the moment if you can
the cries of 1877 men, and children who slid down
cold and watery death the decks of those ships Think
only of the ships themselves
Into every ship went savings from the labor of
Into each went plans and dreams and rves and plates and
thousand intricate devices and little trumphs prac
ca problems No such fleet has been assembled but
il those ships could have paraded in ne and each minute
one had sunk approached reviewing stand, the
CHASTITY parade would have continued for than Is
hours
The reviewers would cry, Such waste such careless
prodigality is ntoerable!'
But it is not ntoerable. Mankind toerates it.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-29
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven of these
test questions Turn to the
woman's page for the answers.
1. What do the initials &C. o.
p" used by the Republican
party, stand for?
2. Are u. s. naval hospital
ships named for great doctors or
by names suggesting kindness
and compassion
3. What fam Gus American
league baseball team was called
the Highlanders
4. England, Wales, Scotland,
Northern Ireland, Isle of Man
and the Channel Islands are
called .......?
5. Name the three ships in
which Christopher Columbus and
his party first came to America.
s. How long is the term of a
patent?
Z. What is the favorite sport
Of King Gustav of Sweden?
8. Paderewski Is Polish,
Czech, or Hungarian pianist7
.. Name the insect which
spreads malarial fever.
10. Who, as records d in
Genesis 1, said, Let there be
light ?"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-29
THE PUBLIC
PULSE OF

Editor The Times: Using force
against political opponents Is
the system for which the Com
munists usually are accredited.
Strangely enough II Is now
used by the defenders of the
third term to get rid of the
candidate of the opposition in
one way or another. Surely.
there are only individuals. not
even one in a million, but 1t Is
characteristic to see which side
they represent. We do not know
yet, how this is going to end
when the campaign grows hot
ter.
Dorothy Thomson, who Is said
to have taken a shot or two with
a French gun from a safe dis
lance at Hitler, fits fine in this
group Of third-term rowdies.
always admired her with an
affection the average Frenchman
has for his wife, he considers
1t necessary to give her a good
spanking once in a while.
J. G. FORBACH.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-29
Stories in
Stamps
AustroIio's KooIos
Focine Extinction

THE real, live TEDDY Bear" the
Australian koala, pictured on
the stamp above, is fighting its
greatest battle. And the humans.
who almost exterminated this
friendly, harmless little animal,
are now trying to keep the species
alive.
Forty years ago, koalas were
plentiful in Australia, but disease
and hunters have almost wiped
out this small cousin OF the kan
CARGO. An open season on the
koaia, in 1927, saw So, 900 killed
for their soft. heavy fur. Koalas
are now protected by government
restrictions.
The koala requires a special
diet Of eucalyptus leaves, rarely
survives captivity. Efforts are now
directed toward reproducing the
natural habitat in protected pre-
serves to keep the kcala alive.
A full grown koala is about two
feet high, weighs about 80 pounds.
The young are less than two
inches long at birth, live eight
months in the mothers pouch.
koalas are easily tanned, make
excellent pets. But given sweets
and starches. instead Of eucalyp-
tus leaves. they inevitably die
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-29

tons indicate that two of Thur
man Arnold's major antitrust
indictments (oil and lumber)
viii never reach a showdown In
the courts. President Roosevelt.
Acknowledgement jackson and
the National Defense Advisory
Commission privately hope for
an out-of-court settlement with
both industries.
Underlying Arnold's presecu-
tion is his insistence upon the
preservation of competition for
it's effect upon prices and con-
sumption. But those in charge
of national defense point out
that wide-open competition may
lead To wasteful production and
dissipation OF our oil supply.
Defense Commissioner Leon
Henderson believes that in the
event OF an emergency-war--
our reserves OF petroleum might
not last more than ten years.
Therefore, he insists that
Arnold should give more
thought to the problem OF con-
servation than to free-and-easy
competition. Although sum-
monses for trial have been serv-
ed. 1t will be two or three years
before the oil case can be
threashed out in the courts.
Meanwhile, It is probable that
the affair will wind up in a
mild consent decree and an
agreement for stricter reguls-
ton of producing, transporta-
ton and marketing processes.
Somewhat the same consider
atoms apply to the prosecu-
ton of western lumber interests.
Since this is criminal case. 1t
is expected that the defendants
may be allowed TO make a nolo
contendere answer that will re-
suit in minimum fines. CONVEX
sstions looking toward such a
settlement have already been in
augurated. Mr.. Arnold doesn't
like il. but the war has blitz-
krieged his antitrust crusade.
State and justice insiders adj
NIT confidentislly that Martin
Dies has the number of Nazi.
Fascist and Communist officers
Embassy and consular staffs.
etc.) in the United States. They
agree that the latter are abus-
ing their diplomatic immunity
and hospitality In many in
stances.
But Administration spokes-
men explain that they have no
counter-wespon 10 invoke un-
Ger existing circumstances.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-29
HOROSCOPE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20

This Is not an important day
In planetary direction. but GER
tain adverse influences are
active. There Is a portent Of
depressing news from overseas.
Heart and Home: Women may
be sensitive and apprehensive
under this sway. They should
engage in activities that are
engrossing. There may be
anxieties regarding husbands
and sons who are away from
home in public service. but the
stars seem to forecast good
luck today. War news may be
alarming and the feeling that
perils will not be confined to
Europe and Asia may cause con-
Germ.
Business Affairs; Trade and
commerce will be good. Pacific
coast cities will benefit through
Increase exports to South
America. Confidence and good
feeling will stimulate plans for
the extension Of important
United States interests. While
the presidency Is in the balance,
the stars are read as reassur-
Ing to those who believe that
our foreign policies are wise.
American dipl macy comes
under invigorating influences.
National Issues: Asiatic pacts
with European dictators viii be
revealed as fifth column work
is traced TO alien residents. Willy
plots will be uncovered after
they have accomplished much
harm. In Washington, spies will
multiply as novel methods of
their work are carried out. Men
and women who draw pay in
government positions will be on
the lists OF traitors to the great
est of demOcracies. On the eve
of the national election sensa.
tons will be sprung. 1t is fore
told.
International Affairs: Mexico
will sustain serious troubles. In
ternal disorders will lead to a
better understanding with the
United States. Communism win
gain as the Fourth International
grows. resulting from the pub
LEFTY attached 10 the assassina-
ton of Trotsky. Astrologers
have prophesied that more than
one political leader would meet
violent death before the new
year.
Persons whose birthdate It Is
have the augury Of a year Of
difficulties. Domestic as well as
business anxieties are foretold
for certain men and women.
Children born on this day will
be sensitive and refined. but
forceful and determined They
viii be analytical and logical
Writers and musicians belong TO
this sign.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-29
Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes Things

70 rsesivs attention N fhis CO
INN lettera must ave name -
address Of writer Only Initials
III bs published when requested.
Mr. Fixit; Wonder n yea eeala
give ne the address Of Harry
Hriaeess H-G.
You can write 10 him IN care
Of international LonEshoremsnis
and Warehousemen's union. SOC
Balboa building. SOS Market -.
San Francisco.
Hr. Ffxit: ! have heard that
there h = market for tinfslL II
-. WIN YOU kindly advise me-
through your column ~ l have
quite = lot 10 sell.
MRS. ID. A. n
We are advised that there l.
no change in the lack Of market
for II. largely because the foil on
most articles Is not tin OF lead.
Lots as large as 500 pounds Of
It have been known TO yield
nothing but worthless ash when
smelted. II you have real lead,
like the heavy kind around tea
packages. local junk dealers
would be interested.
Mr.. Fixit; II post my prop
erty with mo Hunting signs.
IL II unlawful for me 10 hunt On
my property A READER.
You can post your own prop
srty to keep other hunters out
and still hunt there yourself.
unless the state game depart
ment itself has put up its yellow
and black signs. A farmer with
in game preserve IL not per-
rnitted 10 hunt on his land.
Mr.. Flxit; IA the owner of =
beer tavern allowed 10 serve =
customer so much beer he be-
comes drunk and does not know
what he Ia doing and In this
condition II allowed TO rum mp
= big bill treating others In the
place? l know the government
liquor stores are not allowed 90
sell an intoxicated person more
liquor. A READER.
Tavern operators are not per-
mitted 10 sell customers so much
beer that they become drunk or
to allow one who has had too
much TO remain on the premises.
They could be ticketed for viola
ton OF the liquor regulations.
For too many violations license
can be revoked.
Mr.. Fixit: Can you furnish me
with the address of some matri-
monial agency? LONESOME.
We can't. And would advise
you that Is not the most likely
approach to solving lonesome
ness. You should try to find
some people who have the same
interests as you by joining a
church or Sunday school class,
a club. lodge or Grange. or an
evening class at some school.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-29

II is generally credited that
Britain will soon obtain our
special bomb sight and flying
fortresses. IL they have not al
ready been turned over as a
private gift from the Cine.
1t is reported that almost our
whole stock Of Lee-Enfield
rifles-more than 1000, 000-has
been sold to the Churchill Gov
eminent. Secret arrangements
for joint action to prevent
Dutch East Indies oil from fall
ing into Japanese hands have
been discussed.
An agreement for American
use OF ports and bases at Hong
kong and Singapore is in the
making. An official smoke
screen surrounds all movements
OF troops and ships, as well As
the order for return Of soldiers
families from the Philippines.
All attempts TO obtain an
swers on the long-range purpose
Of these preparations meet with
flat refnsals at the War, Navy
and State Departments. Even
members of Congress cannot
get an official or unofficial ak
PLANTATION on why naval and
military censorship has been
applied in time of peace.
John L. Lewis is gambling
for high stakes in his opposition
to the reelection OF President
Roosevelt. The CLIO. leader
comedies off-the-record that he
stands at the crossroads Of his
turbulent career as a labor and
political leader.
Lewis reputation as a prophet
will win him acclaim II he has
picked the winning candidate.
But he believes there win be
more tangible returns II he
helps to carry several states
Pennsylvania. Ohio. West vir-
GINA. Michigan-for Wendell
Willkie. Private emp loyes
would be inclined to deal more
generously with the CLIO. If
they felt John LIS efforts had
contributed to the republican
nominees trump. The CLIO.
might break into several indus
tries hitherto impregnahle, with
distinct advantages TO the
CLOS rank-and-file. Lewis
pointed out these considerations
to friends who urged him to
stand by the President.
On the other hand. a Roose-
welt victory would not leave
John L. worse off than he Is
now. He and the president have
been scrapping for years. F.D.R.
has tried to provoke a revolt
against the Clio. president and
to supplsnt him with Philip
Murray or Sidney Hillman. So
Lewis figures that he has q
great deal TO gain and not much
to lose. And he enjoys the ex-
element as well as the fright
he has thrown into the New
Dealers.
Benin d-the-scenes negotia-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-29

-. continent where wagon maxi
ing Is still a major industry:
A cooperative concert as<o-
clattou brings in the besf en-
,ertalnment every season This
YEAR the course includes the
Don Cossacl<s, Russian male
charms. and Dalies Frsntz,
CONCERT pianist. Both are vel
known In Tacoma
A. for other music interests.
the Lions club provided the
shark TO start movement
which brought to the community
one Of the best high school bands
in that part OF the country.
Works of two local composers
have been published BY two ma
tionally known houses.
And the reminders OF an older
day in Hickory are the Southern
railroad clock which has been
keeping time since 1876. and
Uncle Billy Boyd. 100-year-old
negro. who has been around
there most Of his life. Uncle
Billy was a slave. Compared to
the present he thinks slave days
were not so bad because the
owners took pretty good care Of
the Negroes.
Notwithstanding that he Is
supposed to be a beneficiary Of
the Republican, Lincoln, Uncle
Billy says he is going to vote
for Roosevelt, the Democrat
Another character in Hickory
is A. ]. Bradshaw. so, who has
been making photographs since
he was is. With his equipment
housed in tent, he followed the
railroads to the Northwest and
then put Horace Greeley's adj
vice in reverse and went to the
Blue Ridge region to grow up
with the country.
The story of Hickory begins
when Uncle Sam established a
postoffice at an isolated cross
roads in 1916. The name of the
postoffice was Chestnut Oak"
1t is not surprising that Chest
nut Oak did not survive long
in a hickory country and the
name became Bunker Hill. Sub
sequently it became Hickory, a
name justified by the forests of
that very tough hardwood.
The reason for this extended
comment on a special edition
published nearly 1000 miles
away is to give a few highlights
of a very human picture and
to remind the folks that we have
not yet arrived at the horseless
age. If we had, making wagons
would not still be a major In
dustry in Hickory.