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Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11
Thouqhts for the Day

Moreover ye shall take satisfaction for the life of
murderer which is guilty of death but he shall be
surely put to death-NumberS S5:S1.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11
TOEING THE
CHALK MARK

More trlckS-Of the trade: Maurice
Seiderman, a makeup artist whom
I wrote about recently, has a ma
terial called fleurocene which chang
es and reflects ultra violet light
With a couple of drops of it under
contact lenses applied to the eye
balls of a creepy -jeepy actor. and
with an ultra violet lamp some
where behind the camera, the
effect is shuddery enough to please
Bella LugoSi.
Screen actors have to learn to
toe the mark, literally. Working
with stand-ins during camera re-
hearlsals, actors must pause or
stand on chalk lines during i'm
portant speeches so they can be
kept perfectly in focus. Inexperi-
enced players, even if they're stage
veterans, usually find their most
difficult job is to assume exact
positions without self-consciously
looking at their marks.
The ordinary lamps you see in
living-room scenes burn ten times
as brightly as those in your home.
And all the lights used in million
dollar picture account for at least
$4,000 of the budget g.. Property
men and set designers meet many
more technical problems in a pic
ture of 20 years ago than in one
of 200 years ago. A film which
goes back only two or three decades
must be absolutely authentic in
detail. but fans are much less critical
about things they don't personally
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Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11

They're rationing bacon in Britain-but
only until the army brings it home.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11
Famous Sayings

BY taking revenge is but even with his en-
emy; but in passing it, he is superior.-Bacon.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11
PROFITS GO
Up IN SMOKE

When cigarets or cigars are re-
quired for a movie scene, the studio
must supply them. An ordinary
extra can demand fine tobacco,
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11

Roman roads built before the
birth of Christ now are lighted by
electricity.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11
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Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11

Tent-pegs made from beech
wood grown in the Chiltern Hills
of England go to all parts of the
world, for army use.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11
Did You Know?

Circus camels are fed on hay
but they prefer rough thistles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
M The Local Theate1cS
STATE
t Pays To Shop at G. B. & HIS"

'TWo'S company and three's a crowd" except at Warmers State theater where the hilarious film, ''Too Many Husbands" is hectically, hilariously proving tf.at "two's com- pany and three's comedy!"
 Jean Arthur, Fred MacMurray and Melvyn Douglas are starred in the film, one of the merriest, mad dest marital mix-ups ever brought to the screen.
 Based upon w Somerset Maug- hams sensational stage success, with @ supporting cast which in- cludes Harry Davenport, Neville Cooper, Dorothy Peterson, Mary Treen and Tom Dugan, the film would inevitable belong among the seasons more memorable films, but the excellent artistry of its cast, the swift sure tempo of its direc- ton and the sly, sparkling char acter of it's writing makes the new film an important contender for "top ten" honors.
 Miss Arthur, in brilliant contrast to the dramatic finesse she display ed in MT. Smith Goes to Washing ton" employs to the full her triumphant gift for light comedy. As the lonely wife suddenly bless ed" with two devoted husbands, Miss Arthur delightly and delight fully expresses her appreciation of the flattering circumstance, as well as her perpleXed and fearful recog- milton that its outcome might well mean a prison sentence for her.
 As her husbands, both Fred and Melvyn extract the fullest measure of mirth from their super charged roles. MacMurray is cast as Jeans first husband, whose wanderlust has kept him from her, although they love each other deeply. When he is reported drowned at sea, Jean finds comfort and love with Fred's business partner and best friend, Douglas, who is stiad and conserva- tive as MacMurray had been wild and irrepressible.
 The unique comedy situations make this picture one in thousand and it should be seen by everone. Credit must be given to the minor players for their excellent perfor- mances. They include Harry Day. enport, Dorothy Peterson and Mel vile Cooper.
 And on the same great show is the story of the most amazing man. hunt the world has ever seen Brit ish Intelligence" with Boris Karlof and Margaret Lindsay in the CO., starring leads.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04

There was such a man who joined the party and became stoolpigeon," she replied, glaring at Matthews who himself was a Communist fellow traveller" before he became Dies committee counsel. T have no use for stool pigeons. He was a definite stool pigeon"
 Matthews sought information about Communists in the marine industry. Miss Burlak is a familiar figure around the Boston waterfront, where until recently she often met incoming German ships and con- ducted 6 cne-woman picket line, shouting such epithets as "Cossacks, butchers. Although only 20, Miss Burlak is a veteran figure in labor demonstrations, having participated in numerous New England textile strikes. She went to work in the mills at the age of IA.
 Miss Burlak objected to Matthews questions.
 'You seem to know more about this than I do," she said.
 "Or more than you are willing to state," Matthews replied.
 T refuse to be insulted," she f1ared.
 Miss Buriak said she knew an Albert Eannon of Boston, and that ''so far as I lnow." he was active in the National Maritime Union, She said he Is 6 Communist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
POLES

Attend Loew's Po1i this evening and play Movie Party for fun, thrills and fortune. This popular game is presented for your enjoyment every Thursday night. It is very easy to play, and every member of the audience is eligible to participate. All that is required is a little skill and fair knowledge of the stars. $100 in cash awards is given away every week.
 The parade of Spring hits con- tinues at Loew's Poli with the pre- sentation of Strange Cargo" the Metro G Goldwyn-Mayer rip-roaring action drama, on Saturday. Co., starred together for the first time in three years are Joan Crawford and Clark Gable, team that has made motion picture history.
 This film completely off the beat en track of accustomed film fare, is the story of a group of desperadoes who escape a tropical prison. It has been adapted to the screen from the best-selling novel Mot Too Mar row, Not Too Deep" The picture delves into the lives and thoughts of nine men and 8 girl who make getaway from a South American penal colony and strike through hitherto impossible jungle to reach haven. Only four of the original ten survive, but each one who perishes meets repentant death with complete regeneration of spirit, through the influence of Cambreau, a mysterious stranger with Bible.
 Ian Hunter appears as Cambreau; Peter Lorre is seen as Monsieur Pig, the girls nemesis, awaiting her at the end; and group of out standing character actors complete the featured cast; among the Paul Lukas, Albert Dekker, J. Edward Bromberg, John Arledge, and Victor Varconi
 The second big hit on the pro- gram will be Free, Blonde and 21" with Lynn Bari, Mary Beth Hughes, Henry Wilcoxson and Joan Davis.
 Attractions current at Loew's Poli include Shirley Temple in the tech- nicolor hit,, "The Blue Bird" and Sidney Toler in Charlie Chan in Panama" These two hits com- prise the best screen show in town and If you haven't already seen this bill, make plans to do so before the ending performance tomorrow even- ing.
 Watch for Americas favorite Mickey Rooney, as Young Tom Edison" for this outstanding film will be among the many coming soon to this popular theater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
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Strangling effect of the blockade will more and more drain the life blood out of our enemy"
 Sentiment of neutrals was grow ing in favor of the Allies, Chamber lain asserted.
 There is all the difference in the world" he said, land the neu- trals know 1t, between what we have done and those brutal, callous, wicked proceedings on the part of the Germans, who have sunk neu- tral ships without warning and left the crews exposed for days to- gether to the perils of the sea and storms.
 Today Germany has not 8 real friend in the world, although there may be many and there are many who are still dominated by fear of her military power"
 Chamberlain warned neutralS that it was not intended to allow Ger man unscrupulousness to continue indefinitely.
 Neutrals Told Things
 Although we are anxious to keep all the rules it cannot be expected that we should allow Germany to profit indefinitely by our scrupu- lousness and draw aid and comfort from neutrals who are not free agents and who know in their hearts that our victory spells free- dom for them, whereas our defeat would doom them to slavery" In the past, Chamberlain said, a blockade had been Britain's most powerful weapon.
 Today 1t is not less effective" he said.
 Britains consideration for neu- trals, Chamberlain said, had ham, pered her and left leaks and 1cop- holes in the blockade. These, he said, were "one by one being halted.
 The recent British French dec- laration assured that the Allies would not again be cheated of the fruits of victory, he said, and "the essential clements of European se- cur1ty will be available to us when the war is over."
 Britain, Chamberlain said, was prepared to withstand either inten- sif1ed war or 6 long drawn out weariSome war.
 But the very completeness of the enemy's preparations left him but the smallest margin of strength still to call upon," he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
ROOSEVELT RUNS
 ALONGSIDE DEWEY
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(Continued from Page D dent John N Gamers anit-third term candidacy won two Wisconsin delegates and was voted down by a statewide margin of three-to-one
 Dewey romped home with 23 Wis consin delegates, leaving one to Sen- ator Arthur H. Vandenberg, R. Mich, whose candidacy lost prestige at least in the polling. Dewey was said to be assured of " of New York's 92 Republican convention votes. Publisher Frank E. Gannett picked up bit of upstate New York strength.
 Far from Licked
 Vandenberg managers announced that their man was far from licked and still was in the race for the G. O. P. nomination. Anti-third term groups cited the minority Gar ner votes cast in Wisconsin and New oYrk as evidence of bolt that would prevent MT. Roosevelt's election even If he were nominatde.
 '"The third term is dead" they said.
 Third termers were jubilant and Dewey packers began dreaming ot the ride down Pennsylvania avenue on January 20, 194l-inauguration day.
 Illinois and Nebraska follow | through April g with what is eX- pected to be another Roosevelt third term victory. MT. Roosevelt and Garner are opposed in Illinois and Dewey is without opposition. The state has 58 votes in each conven- tion but the primary is not binding there as 1t is in Wisconsin. Dewey opposes Vandenberg in Me- braska on the same day and MT Roosevelt is unopposed. The pri- mary, for IS votes each, is not bind- ing.
 Roosevelt to Get More
 With 30 delegates in the bag an6 14-he's unopposed-in Nebraska MT. Roosevelt is assured of A votes within week, plus what he can wir in Illinois from aGrner. It looks like the third term is approaching it: first 100 convention votes with slight. ly more than 400 to go for a romi. hating majority at Chicago nexi July.
 Dewey will add 58 in Illinois to his g won in Wisconsin for an aggre. gate of 81 delegates next week plu. what he can take of the IA he will seek in Nebraska in contest witt Vandenberg.
 Meanwhile, Senator Robert A Taft, R., O., announced he would come up at the G. O. P. nationa convention in Philadelphia witt more delegates than any other can. didate. Taft is avoiding primarie. except in his own state to work ir the fields where conventions or state committees name the slates. Swing Across Country
 Little noticed in the weeks pri- mary uproar was the indication here that MT. Roosevelt contemplated 6 June swing across the country White House callers have committed him as far as they were able te visit the Worlds Fair in San Fran cisco this year and to return by wax of Mississippi. A presidential jour- ney including California and Mis. sissippi in an election year is 6 matter of major political signifi- canoe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
TWO ESCAPED
 CONNECTS HUNTED
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 stop, he protested. One of them shot him in the back and another kicked him from the cab, after talk ing $3 from his pocket. He lay in the street while the assailants drove away in his car.
 Two deputy sheriffs noticed the taxi go up the hill and return with its fights out, and went up to in- vestigate. They sped Calvin to a hospital. On the way, he said:
 Those guys whose pictures was in the paper Cole and Roe) shot me" ,"
 He was unable to identify the third bandit, but said all three had guns A bullet had punctured his liver lungs and spleen and physicians said there was slight chance of his living.
 Their Sentences
 Roe was sentenced to 99 years on June 19, 1895, for robbing Federal bank in Muskogee County. Cole had a much more pretentious record. He reached Alcatraz in 1885 also, under a 50-year sentence for Kidnapping, having been transferred from the Federal Penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kansas, because of his reputation for escaping.
 Cole began his prison life at Oklahoma's state prison in Mc- Alester at the age of IS, under a 15- year sentence for robbery. His sen- tence originally had been death = robbery with firearms being capital offense in the state - but because of his extreme youth and his mothers pleas, that sentence was commuted.
 In March, 1884, he made a crude dirk and stabbed his cellmate, Wal ter Pritchitt, IT times, killing him. The following November he hid in an outgoing laundry bag and escaped.
 Fled To Mountains
 He was seen fleeing to the moun- tains on a stolen horse. While a fugitive, he kidnapped J. A. Ruther- ford of Gushing and on being cap- tured, pleaded guilty to violating the "Lindberg" Kidnapping Act, for which he was given a 50-year term.
 Although they had operated in the same neighborhood, Roe and Cole did not form 8 team until they met at Alcatraz. There, on De- cember 16, 1897, g dismal day when the fog was so thick the guards in the tower could not see the waters edge, they broke out a metal sash covering . workshop window which they had painstakingly sawed away, jimmied Q wire on high gate and dived 20 feet from low point of the island cliffs to the bay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
STRAND

The picturization of Kipling's "The Light That Failed" is posi- lively the picture you must see" for its mighty performances by it's splendid cast and for its unforget- able story.
 It arrived at the popular Warner Bros. Strand theater yesterday and was enthusiastically greeted by cap acity attendance atall performances.
 With Ronald Colman in the star ring role, supported by Walter Hus- ton, Ida Lupino, Muriel Angelus, Dudley Digges and over four hun- dred others, it is that has plenty of thrills and still reaches un- equalled dramatic heights.
 The film is powerful romance which takes place in London and the Sudan during the closing years of the last century. Colman is seen as Dick Heldar, artist and soldier of fortune while Walter Huston takes the part of Torpenhow. war correspondent, whose life Colman saves during an engagement be- tween the British and the Fuzzy Wuzzies. Colman's sweetheart is portrayed by Muriel Angelus, a member of Paramount's Golden Circle of young players and the role of Bessie the guttersnipe is played by Ida Lupino and it is not only the best performance of her career but one of the finest emotional portrayals ever filmed as well.
 The large supporting role is headed by Dudley Digges who has important role.
 As the co-feature the manage ment presents Might School" with Jane Withers and Joe Brown, Jr.
 Get ready for the big show conn., ing to the Strand on Sunday. James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan re- united in their third hit 'The Shop Around the Corner" will headline the bill while Zane Grey's Knights of the Range" with Russell Hayden and Jean Parker will be the c0-hit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
HEADQUARTERS
 FOR CENSUS TAKERS
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old Shanahan, field supervisor.
 District 3-(comprising E. D.'s 211- 233)-21 Watertown avenue; Henry McISaac, field supervisor.
 District 4-(comprising E. D.'s 234 25O-212 North Main street (same headquarters as District D; Michael Ryle, field supervisor.
 District 5-(comprising E. DIS 251-27I-store at Edson avenue and East Main street; Francis Dwyer, field supervisor.
 Must Call Each Morning
 MT. Byrnes announced that all census takers are to call at their re- spective district headquarters each morning at 10 o'clock. Their progress will be checked daily by the field supervisors.
 Local residents have offered no objection to answering the questions asked by the enumerators, said MT Byrnes. Many people, he said. have asked how they can help make the census as accurate and thorough as possible.
 Excellent progress is also being made in the area outside Waterbury according to MT. Byrnes. The Wa terbury district follows the lines oi the fifth congressional district, and takes in a number of towns in New Haven county as well as all oi Litchfleld county.
 As an instance of the cooperation being received, MT. Byrnes cited the fact that many workers art leaving at home records of theil earnings, to save the census takel from the inconvenience of having to return again at night. There are many other examples of willingness on the part of the public to help, hs said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
WITNESS IS PUT
 OUTSIDE ROOM
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tesy from Phil Frankfeld, Ann Bur lak, Pat O'Dea and all others sub- penaed by the Dies committee"
 Frankfeld appended to the reso- lution 8 penciled note that "the Dies committee and similar agencies are encouraging vigilante violence and gigantic Sacco-Vanzetti, Mooney ReichStag fire frame-upS against the Communists and the Labor move ment."
 Miss Anne Burlak, known among New England Communists as "the Red flame," was called next.
 Earlier Richard R. LaWry, who was suspended as census supervisor at Pittsburgh because 1t had been charged that he was 8 Communist denied again tothe committee that he was a Communist or knew any, thing about Communism, although he once addressed a Communist meeting.
 Is Not Communist
 q know nothing about Commun- iSm," Lawry said. T am not now and never have been a Communist and I am not interested in Com munism."
 He said the constitution of the International Workers Order, oi which he is district president, spe- cifies that persons be taken into membership regardless of race, creed color, or political utilization.
 This was Lawry'S second appear ance before the committee. Or March 29 he denied having any con- nections with Communists. He had requested this opportunity to make his denials more emphatic. Rep Matt O. Dunn, D., Pa., sat beside him as he testified.
 At one point Lawry interrupted a series of questions about his &C., tivities and beliefs to address Chair man Martin Dies.
 T think this is an inquisition, MT Chairman" he said. q think this is danlnable."
 Lawry said that he belonged to the League for Protection of Min ority Rights and Rep. Joe Starnes D., Ala, chided him with a question whether he belonged to the Cham Der of Commerce.
 "YeS, I belong to the Chamber of Commerce" Lawry said. And the Kiwanis, Rotary, Elks, Moose. I'm c joiner"
 Miss Burlak on Stand
 Blonde Miss Burlak began to an- swer committee questions, but soon became embroiled with committee investigator J. B. Matthews over the Communist party program" and "stoolpigeons".
 Mattheys asked her if she knew a John Patnaude of Rhode Island.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
Chamberlain Asserts
 GermanyL Lost Chance
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confident at the start, and that hi confidence had only increased. He urged an end of party strife Cir order to concentrate on winning the war"
 T just listened in this morning to hear if there was anything stir ring on the other side of the Rhine but there was nothing but stale ole threats. So I decided that my public duties would not prevent me from addressing you," he said.
 The delegates cheered Chamber lain, head of their party, for min. utes as he rose to speak. Pleased and apparently surprised at an un. usually enthusiastic demonstration for 8 British conservative party gathering, Chamberlain said:
 "1n this country cheers and vel. come are not ordered for leaders"
 Delegates had the opportunity te discuss Chamberlain'S cabinet re- shuttle, announced in morning news papers-a re-shuffle which, it was reported, might lead to 8 drastic one later.
 However, Chamberlain in his speech emphasized the conduct ol the war.
 Hits Peace Organizations
 Denouncing peace organizations he said their work was mischievous But, he added, recent by-election' for seats in the house of common! had proved that the voters were no taking their demands for peac' seriously.
 He turned to the start of the war Germany's preparations were ia: ahead of Britain's, he pointed out and therefore 1t might have beer suspected that 1t would take advan. tage of this to try to overwheln the Allies
 But it is not very extraordinary that the enemy made no attemp to overwhelm us and France" h. commented.
 Whatever may be the reason whether it was that Hitler though he might get away with what h, had got without fighting or whether it was that after all his prepara' tions were not sufficiently complete one thing is certain-he missed thu bus"
 Chamberlain emphasized that thu seven-months breathing space with out serious fighting since the wal started had enabled Britain to fac, the future calmly and steadily whatever it might bring.
 He said that he would be the las to underrate Germany's strength O tits determination to use tha strength without scruple of mere, If it thinks it can do so withou getting its blows returned with in terest."
 Leaks, L0ophOles Plugged
 Leaks and loopholes in the Allie, blockade were being plugged Chamberlain said.
 "As the war continues tn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
Personal To Fat Girls

Now you may slim down your face and figure without starvation dieting or back breaking exercises. Just eat sensibly and cording to directions on the package.
 Marmola Tablets have been sold to the public for more than thirty years. More than twenty million boxes have been distributed during that period.
 Marmola Is not c cure-all. Marmola is only for adult fat persons whose fatness is caused by thyroid deficiency (hypothyroid- ism) but who are otherwise normal and heal. thy. We do not make any diagnosls as that is the function of your physician. who must be consulted for that purpose. Why not try to Marmola wAy7 Get box of NaEmola today from your ,druggist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04

intention whatever of committing any illegal action and wishes tc take account of Japanese wishes, 8 British spokesman said that the British navy does not recognize Japanese maritime rights beyond the three-mile limit of territorial waters, except as may be fixed by international law.
 Oslo, Norway, April 4. = (UP) - A German bombing plane made 8 forced landing near Stavanger yes- terday after asking permission to land in Norway because of motor trouble. One man of the crew of four was slightly injured. The crew burned the plane before Norwegian air force men interned them.
 Copenhagen, Denmark, April 4. - (UP) - Four German fliers reached the Danish Island of Samsoe yester- day in rubber boat and reported that their two-motored plane had crashed in the Kattegat between Sweden and Denmark.
 Copenhagen, Denmark, April 4 - (UP) - The newspaper Der lingske Tidende, in dispatch from Berlin last night, reported that the Russian Pacific fleet had been or- dered to convoy Russian steam ships in event any attempt was made by the Allies to compel them to comply with contraband control regulations.