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Evening star., 1940-08-25
Granny's Advice Helped This Marriage
Grace Bradley Wed Bill Boyd Remembered What
Shed Been Told, and It's Worked

But there weren't any neighbors to
hear and we could shout to our
hearts content. Well, it worked"
A Present Each Month.
Boyd has had to go to town regu-
larly, because playing Hopalong
Cassidy keeps him busy. But there
were weeks when his wife didn't set
foot off the ranch.
"All that time" she whispers, Bill
brought me an anniversary pres
Evening star., 1940-08-25

ent each month. I call that de-
votion.
Now I think the marriage is well
enough established so I can 60 back
to the movies. I've part in There's
Magic in Music but you can bet I
wouldn't have taken it if I hadn't
been sure our marriage was mighty
solid.
yep, I think granny had some
thing there"
Evening star., 1940-08-25
Mavbe Non>Profit' Films Are the Solution
Walter Wanger Says Basic 5OOOOyOOO Audience Can't
Be Increased With Same Kind of Pictures

audience pictures probably would
not be feasible.
when we start losing too much
money. we have to swing back
toward less unconventional pictures
for a while" he says. But never
want to stop experimenting"
Evening star., 1940-08-25
Wrong Number No Joke
If Film Studio Gets One 1t Can
Cause Some Trouble
By Ted Gill,
Associated Press Stan Writer.


with all those choice telephone numbers around
the
central
Evening star., 1940-08-25
ADJUSTMENTS.
When Gable Drills for Oil
He Knows What He's Doing
His Role in Boom Town Takes Him
Right Back to the Chores He
Performed in 1920
HOLLYWOOD.

Three years ago Clark Gable surprised studio executives by clamorig
the
suggested role himself choosing leave selections
wholly executives
facts hem, i S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
.EnsIayement, Protested

More than 2,0O0 local citizens of Lithuanian extraction recently adopted a resolution protesting the 'enslavement' of Lithuania by the Soviet Russians. Copies have been forwarded to the State Department in Washington, D. C., to the minis ter of Lithuania in this country, and to the embassy of Russia. Gratitude is expressed in the resolution to President Roosevelt and the State Department for refusing to recog- nize the annexation of Lithuania by Russia.
 The resolution follows:
 Whereas, the Lithuanian nation, one of the most ancient ethnologi- cal entities in Europe, after cen turies of oppression and persecution by the neighboring imperialistic na- tions, regained it's national inde- pendence as a result of the final outcome of the World War, the noble principle of self-determina- ton for all nations promulgated by the American government and adopted by the powers at the Treaty of Versailles;
 Whereas, the independence of the Lithuanian nation was recognized by the government of the United States and other nations of the world. and was conformed by the government of the Union of Social ist Soviet Republics by a special
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06

treaty entered into and duly affirm- ed in 1920;
 Whereas, the Lithuanian people during the last 20 years of inde- pendence through Superhuman eff forts, after the terrible devastations of the World War, and invasions of Imperial Russian, German, White Russian and Bolshevik armies, suc- ceeded in rebuilding the land and made magnificent progress in all economic, industrial, cultural and other lines of human endeavor and the Republic of Lithuania and Its people were beginning to enjoy democratic liberties, progress and prosperity, being at peace with all its neighbors and all the nations of the world: and
 Whereas, the present imperialistic government of teh Union of Social istic Soviet Republics, without any cause or provocation on the part of Lithuania, but relying purely on the brute strength of 180 millions of its servile people, encroached upon Lithuania, abolished it's government and institutions, placed a puppet government. and by force and arms enslaved million Lithuanians, abolished Lithuania's independence and incorporated the Lithuanian Republic against the will of the people into the Soviet Union;
 Therefore be it resolved:
 That we protest with all the ardor and force of free people, enjoying the benefits and liberties of the democracy of the United States, against the enslavement of the land and people of our origin or that of our forefathers-Lithuania and be it
 Further resolved that register ing this protest against the unjust, inhuman and barbarouS acts of the rules of civilization, that this reso- lution be published in the American and Lithuanian press and copies thereof be sent to the State De- pertinent in Washington, the min- ister of Lithuania in the United States of America and the embassy of U. s. s. R., and
 Further be it resolved that we ex- press our gratitude to MT. Roosevelt, the President of the United States and the State Department of the United States of America, for the refusal to recognize the annexation of the Republic of Lithuania, into the U. s. s. R.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06

With police and public atten- ton focused sharply on the sub ject of drunken driving, unusual interest attaches this year to the exhibit by the Women's Chris tian Temperance Union of the famous "Drunkometer" at the Eastern States Exposition from September 18th to 21st. This unique piece of apparatus, used by police departments in many sections of the country, will de- termine scientifically within two minutes whether person has been drinking at all and whether he is actually under the influence of olcohol.
 The almost-standard defense of motorists arrested for wet driving that they "just had a couple of glasses of beer", can be even more efficiently confirmed or proved false with the "Drunkemeter" than with a "Lie Detector", for the apparatus determines with ex- treme accuracy the concentration of alcohol in the breath, which courts throughout the land are &C., cepting as evidence of sobriety or alcoholic influence.
 The "Drunkometer" is a simple, portable apparatus in a compact suitcase and 1t can be operated anywhere by person of average intelligence. It is in constant use by the Indiana State Police and "Drunkometers" are located at va rious posts throughout that state. Out of the first 137 cases in which the, Indiana authorities used the equipment, they secured 132 con- victionS.
 Simply stated, the procedure is to have person suspected of be- ing under the influence of alcohol blow up a rubber balloon which is attached to the "Drunkometer" The breath in the balloon is pas sed through tubes of solution in the apparatus which indicates im- mediately and accurately the ex- act amount of concentration of alcohol in the breath and from this may be scientifically deter mined the degree of intoxication, or influence, based on the find ings of medical organizations.
 The "Drunkometer" at the East ern States Exposition will be in actual operation under the expert hands of E. c. Prettyman, super intendent of the Connecticut
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
U. s. SUBMARINES
 BACK IN SERVICE

Portsmouth, N. H.. Sept. e.-CUP) Three of the navy's largest sub- marines, for several years in re- tlrement at Philadelphia navy yard, flew their pennants again today.
 The B" type submersibles Bar racuda. Bass and Bonita were re- commissioned yesterday at Ports. mouth navy yard wheer they are being refitted for service. They were expected to be ready for trials by November.
 Originally commissioned. iD24- 1926, at Portsmouth navy yard, the submarines were the first Of c post- war design to be built. Their crllls- Ing range of 10000 miles at fl knots enabled them to accompany the main fleet, Originally known as V claGs boats, they carried flveslnch guns and four bow and two stern torpedo tubes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
InSiStent Pedestrian Pinched!

A "back-seat pedestrian" today threw himself at the mercy of the city court and was given a sus- pended sentence on a charge of breach of the peace preferred yes terday when he told policeman how a man should cross the street.
 Officer James Behan testified Harry Duffy, 39, of 2 Rutledge street, accosted him at Willow and West Main streets yesterday after noon and pointed out man who was crossing the street.
 "That fellow shouldn't cross that way, why don't you do something about it?" Officer Behan quoted Duffy as saying.
 When Duffy pressed his claim, Officer Behan said he told him to mind his own business, and later was forced to bring him to head quarters. The policeman said Duffy had had a few drinks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
MORE SUPPLIES
 GOING TOCANADA

Washington, Sept. 6. UP)-The United States prepared today to ship military supplies, including World War tanks, to Canada.
 This was revealed by Mayor Flo rello H. LaGuardia of New York, CO., chairman of the joint Canadian American defense board, and Gen. George c. Marshall, army chief of staff.
 LaGuardia told reporters that they would be safe in assuming that this country is discussing such ship ments in quantities that "wouldn t be for a fourth of- July celebra- tion."
 LaGuardia conferred with Presi- dent Roosevelt yesterday. The joint defense board continues its discus SionS here next Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
E Foresters To Attend
 Court Champlain's
 Home-C Coming Party
Supreme Secretary, Grand Chief Ranger in Official Visits This Evening Plans for Annual State
 Outing to Be Discussed

Several Grand Court officers of Forester of America will pay an of- ficial visit to Waterbury this eve ming to participate in special cere- monies marking a gathering of district delegations and also the meeting of Court Champlain. The meeting is scheduled to take place in the Franco-American Club on South Main street and marks the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06

Thomas J. Hickey, captain in the Hartford police department will head the list of Grand Court of- f1cers expected to participate in the festivities. He was elected Grand Chief Ranger at the recent state convention held in Bridge port. Under his direction it is ex- pected that Foresters in Connecti- cut will experience one of the most successful periods in a number of of years. He has led the state, personally, in recruiting new mem bers. Some of his enthusiastic salesmanship has been adopted by other leaders with the result that spirited rivalry has been created among the various courts for the distinction of enrolling the largest number of new members.
 Supreme Secretary James J. Walsh of Meriden, who is also Grand Court Treasurer, is also ex- pected to be in attendance and to report on the progress to date of arrangements for holding a state outing at East Glastonbury Sum- day, September 18th.
 Grand Sub Chief Ranger J. P. Petroski of New Britain; Grand Secretary Harry Streck of Bride port and a number of other high court executives will be numbered among those present.
 Delegations have been promised from Courts Martin Hellman, Wag- ner, Verdi, Mattatuck, Welch and Oregon of Waterbury; Court Mer- ritt Hemingway of Watertown; Pacific of Thomaston; Sadi Carnot and Washington of Torrington.
 The event will bring together the largest number of high officers and members of Grand Court since the recent state convention A number of interesting announce ments is expected to feature the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
SONGLESS VILLAIN

Walter Woolf King, who became a singing star on Broadway before entering motion pictures as a sing ing actor, is really getting away from singing in "Go West" with the Marx Brothers. He plays villain and doesn't warble a note, although most every other principal in the cast goes musical. His explanation: "A singing cowboy hero is all right, but try to imagine singing western villain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
LONE CowBoY

Gary Cooper stands out in Cecl B. De Miles North West Mounted Police" Technicolor epic of Canada in which he shares starring honora with Madeleine Carroll. He wears the Western outfit of Texas Ranger, while Preston oFstef, Rob- ert Preston and scores of other male players will be seen in the famed red coats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
Drunkon1eter Vs. Alibi! Machine Perfected to Register Whether Person Has Been Drinking or Under lnhunce-Demon-
 stration at East States Exposition.

Temperance Foundation. The w. c. T. U. exhibit will be in the h. dustrial Arts Building and visitors will be cordially invited to take part in demonstrations and see for themselves how science can aid in the dispensations of justice where innocence or guilt of drunken driving is at stake.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06

Supreme Secretary homecoming" of the popular court composed of citizens of French descent. It will be the first time Court Champlain has held it's session in Franco-American hall in seven years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
Walter WiI1cI1en
0n BrOQdMQy
MEMos To A GIRL FRIDAY
tTraae Mark Rexl.tered) Copyright 1sao Daily

MEMOS TO A GIRL FRIDAY
 R. B.: Check with the city desk on WeStrick's alleged successor. I phoned it to MT. Macdonald the other night, and he said he had as- signed two of the Mirrors best re- porters to- tail him. Has the paper found out his present address? He checked out Saturday but his sec'y calls for his mail every morning" Tell the boss the Jackie Coogan matter Is not set, although Coogan told chums he was through with show business and was going to work in Honolulu for pineapple firm {. Capt. Rieber, late of the Texaco outfit, has reconciled with his son since the recent jam over Westrick. I saw the Capt. dining with that former silent film actress the other day Check with the morgue about Roosevelt's 1928 elec- ton for governor. Understand that matter of 28,0OO votes made po- litical career.
 Don't forget my fight tickets !. Thank Allan Jones for the record- ing of Falling in Love with Love" :" very tuneful, etc. Did the wire services run anything about Swas- tika, New Mexico, changing its name to Brilliant? ]. Tip the art section (for excellent cheesecakes) that Billy Rose and Buddy De Sylva may have their own war over several of Billy'S best-looking gals planning to quit the Horseshoe for Panama Hattie. Billy is hollering, but loud Is Dick Lyman doing anything for syndicate promotion on $50 Destroy CTS" beat? In the continuity I said: No act of Congress is involved!" ]" Margie wilmington and E. Hines both wrote me they regret being such nuisances, but that they will wed, after all, at Elkton on the 27th.
 The Farley story about quitting a poor man (hocking his insurance for 50 Gs) was bit tall. Shoulda been 20 Ask Hazel Forbes (Mrs H. Richman) about the incident in that 5th Avenue fur shop. She wanted to buy sable coat, offering $1.OOO in cash (the rest by check next morning., but the offer was jelly rejected. The credit manager found out who she was after it was too late and almost choked. Mrs Runyon was with her :. Go see Warmers ''No Time for Comedy, , hear it's goody Who pro- duced the film Manhattan Heart beat" and why? !. Maybe Babs Hutton is going to marry Cary Grant, but she's supposed to be assuring pals-no.
 Carl BrissOn, the actor, says the talk about his rec'g $5,000 from his father (the Danish Prime Minister by way of Berlin is true up to that point, but that he didn't get penny of it. The U. s. took it, dunno why . Tip the Translux and Em- basw newsreel managers that toc maay people take two Presidential, buttons (from their lobby pol board), one going in and another
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
GOVERNOR DoDGEs FEAST

Angola, Ind. (UP)-After cooking chicken dinner with all the trim ings, topped off with a huge cake, to celebrate his birthday, relatives of Gov M. Clifford Townsend of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
Grand Court Officers to Visit Here

Indiana had right to be peeved when the governor sat down and called for two three-minute eggs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
Mount Carmel Group
 Plans Peace Program
Holy Name Men to Receive Communion in Body Sun=
 day for People Killed in Conflict Abroad
BROOKLYN NEWS

For the purpose of spreading world peace and in memory of all people killed or injured in the pres eth conflict abroad, members of the Holy Name Society of the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will re- ceive Holy Communion in a body at the ' o'clock mass Sunday morning.
 Following the mass members of the church softball league will go to Smiths Pond, Watertown, for their second annual outing. A program of sports and entertainment will be offered. Robert Nelson is chairman of the outing program committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06

A short while ago was
 in danger of being fired.
 ] was slow-my work
 was full of misiakes-and 1 couldn't seem 10 do any better. Then-a mirecle-I he'd my eyes examined and got glasses from Rays. Right away 1 was able to concentrate more on my work, my speed increased and mistakes decreased. Todsy l got 6 raise!
 F. PINKERT, Optometrist
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
Choir Rehearsal Monday

VMOET hcNtdTSdI WIUNUdy
 The recently organized girls choir of the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will hold special rehearsal next Monday evening at o'clock at the community hall. The group, under the direction of Rev. Austin Saunders, will prepare for the opening day exercises of the new church, tentatively set for next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06

MsAIeo nov hA. L16OeOO AElsss.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
Mile O. Dimes

The annual campaign to collect
ten-cent pieces for the aid of infan-
tile paralysis victims was launched
yesterday and will be continued for
two weeks. 1t Is practical charity
IN every proper sense Of the phrase.
The need perhaps is greater this
year than it ever has been since the
epidemic of 1915. Howard w. Blakes-
lee, science editor of the Associated
Press, reports that no less than 1928
American children were stricken by
the dread disease in 1899. The
after care of those who partially
recovered, he explains, costs approx
mately a thousand dollars each
twelve-month period. Such bur-
den is beyond the power of the
average family to bear. Funds
therefore must come from other
sources. The public is asked to
assist because the public has the
means to meet the need. Also, be-
cause the public is concerned in pre-
venting the spread of the tiny virus
which is responsible for poliomelytis.
But the appeal should be based on
human fellowship. No civilized COM
munity will tolerate neglect Of the
plight Of helpless boys and girls
whose lives have been saddened by
paralysis. If there be any national
movement which is entitled to de-
mand support at the hands Of all
classes, all conditions of men and
women, it surely must be that which
seeks to restore to health, to re-
habilitate In body and mind the
children who have been afflicted
by this mysterious plague. It is a
duty to help. Likewise, it is
sacred privilege. The Mile O. Dimes
is an easy as well as an effective
way to give. Once again The Star
urges each Of its readers to do his
part that the drive may be COM
plete success.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
Says Washington Needs
Better Street Lighting.
TO the Editor Of The Star:
By Thomas r. Henri.

While the city officials are meeting and
discussing ways and means Of making
the streets more safe would like to
offer one suggestion.
That which Is most needed for safe
streets is more lights, not more red
lights but more bright street lights.
Without doubt Washington is the darkest
city Of It's class in the whole country.
There Is not one street in the city that
is more than half lighted. When one is
driving at night. even in clear weather,
Q person may be crossing ahead and
one cannot tell whether the pedes-
trian is so feet ahead or half block.
It is worse when the streets are the
least bit wet. The present lighting only
fills the streets with maze Of streaks
and shadows.
It Is childish to talk about reducing
the speed at night It would sound %
sensible to propose to close the streets
to automobile trafnc ut night.
WILLIAM DAVID TAYLOR.
Takonaa Park, Nd
. January u.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
Says Budget Can Be
Balanced.
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
Inasmuch as Presidents johnson,
Grant, Hayes, Arthur, Cleveland (during
his first administration, Theodore
Roosevelt, Harding and Coolidge ali bal
anced the Federal budget, while building
up healthy surplus, it seems singular,
to say the least, that the New Deal poll
tician virtually admits that budget bal.
ancing is impossible of attainment. It is
interesting to note that the founder of
the Democratic party, Thomas Jefferson,
not only balanced the budget but left q
surplus OF approximately 100000, 900, as
did Grover Cleveland, during his first
administration. Certainly, 1t is perfectly
apparent that the modern theory of
Government. as practiced by the Roose-
velt regime, viz, this Nation can bor-
row its way out Of trouble, was not
shared by those great conservative
leaders, jefferson and Cleveland.
As the taxpayers are being soaked.
with ever-increasing vigor, would 1t not
be most sane and sensible idea II our
high-salaried officials, beginning at the
top, would agree to q cut of, we shall
say, 10 per cent of wages? This would at
least indicate that they really were in
earnest in their desire to balance the
budget, and would certainly create a
precedent that would meet the hearty
approval Of the tired worker who, ac-
cording to Mr.. Roosevelt, pays by his
brow sweat our ever mounting tax bill.
EDMUND K. GOLDsBOROUGH.
January IA.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
Rail Legislation

The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion has taken rather unusual step
in bluntly commenting in its annual
report that "too much" is not to be
expected from the transportation
bills on which Senate and House
conferees shortly are to go to work,
but 1t Is possible that the observa-
tion, coming from such a source,
may be the means Of getting more
thoughtful consideration than other
wise would be the case for legislation
designed to improve the economic
status OF the railroads.
This legislation, in its present form,
reflects largely the views of COM
mittee from rail management and
employees. The commission thinks
that 1t tnclines too much to the
theory that the ills of the industry
flow mainly from the fact that rail-
roads are meeting with Government
subsidized and inadequately regu-
lated competition, and that too lit
tie thought is given to means by
which the carriers might help
themselves solve what the commits
sion conceives as their major prob
lem: go the great wastes in rail-
road operation which are now con-
ceded to exist and which grow out
Of the fact that there are such
throng Of separate and independent
companies which duplicate and null
tiply services beyond any public
need, and indeed to public disad-
vantage, and which find it impossible
to cooperate adequately in the ac-
complishment Of various common
ends"
Indeed, the commission adds, I'VE
venture the guess that even If this
dominant thought (unregulated
competition) is pursued in legisla-
ton and its subsequent adninistra-
ton to the full extent which the
facts justify, the railroads will con-
tinue to be faced by a steadily in
creasing participation by other
types Of carriers in the transporta-
ton Of the country"
The two likeliest gains the COM
mission sees in the proposed legis-
alation are regulation OF domestic
water carriers on the same basis as
Hpther transportation services, and
Creation Of an agency to study the
Question Of consolidating and CO.
sArdinating rail, highway and water