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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
Hitler Heads Armies
To Stem Retreat

BERLIN. Dec ~ By official
German radioD GNS).--In a des-
perate effort TO stem the Nazi re-
treat in Russia, Adolf Hitler
placed himself in complete charge
of the German armies today in
response 10 what he oddly termed
an inward call.
Furthermore, in an order of the
day issued 10 his troops Hitler
limited al possible NaZi offensive
action soon on the western front
facing Britain and the United
States.
Replacing Field Marshal Wal
Their Won Brauchitsch as comman-
der in-chief of the army 10 become
his own gencraliSsimo, % der
reichsfuehrer made it lear he
wants TO maintain a stationary
winter front i'm Russia.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
San Diego Radio Of Air

SAN DIEGO. Cal. Dec. %
GNS) San Diego radio stations
were off the air from 3 20 $40
a. IN. today by order of the federal
radio commission No reason for
the order was given
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
LPnd-LPHSP Help

NEW YORK. Dec. % CINS) -
American and British tanks,
planes and other equipment in
service on the Russian front are
contributing TO the route of Ger
man armies. This tribute TO
lend-lease supplies was paid to-
day by the commander-in-chief
OF the Russian central army. ac-
cording TO a British radio report
heard by CHS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
Gas Station Held Up

Charles Jones, 18, Of 1860
Greeley avenue, reported TO police
today that he was robbed of $50
by a bandit in a gas station
where he works at John r. street
and the Eight-Mile road.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
PLAYS Santa 10 Hawaii
Detroifer Who Makes Toys for Hobby. Donates
All Of Them TO Stricken Islands

its something that is appre-
ciated. My wife and BOY like To
help now-after 1 cOnscripted
them TO do the painting on the
TOYS" he added.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22

PA R KING

An attendant at our
entrance will park your
car in a garage Your
ticket will be ok'd for
? hours without charge
when you purchase.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
JAP ATTACK ON L. s.

VII JIG RHlitu toidltS t~dE1llG lltGl
and on the British in the Fan
East, he added:
THE was has now entered "A
new stage which is favorable
to us.
ff5ttt-f1C- duTnTTrcd That i'm Russia
the German forces have passed
from the offensive 10 the defensive
Asserting that we are now facec
with decisions of worldwide i'm,
portance, he said.
THE armies OF the Eastern
Front, after a series OF immortal
victories without parallel i'm
world history against the most
dangerous enemy OF all time
must now, owing 10 the sudden
onslaught Of winter, he brought
from mobile progress into the
stage of "A stationary front.
1T will be their task until
spring To hold with fierce tena-
city what they have conquered
80. with heavy sacrifice.
Nothing l. TO he expected on
our new front i'm the East other
than what German soldiers
achieved % years ago during
four Russian winters"
He told the German army thai
II must carry the main burden
OF the Nazl struggle and said thai
m the last war he himself had ex.
perlcnccd the horrors Of battles.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22

entry into the war as an Axis
"c0mrade al arms has brought
the conflict 10 new stage which
IS favorable 10 Us
Hitler appealed 10 his retreating
troops IN Russia 10 bear up under
winters hardShips and said that
whom spring comes he will launch
an offensive 10 destroy the Red
army But he admitted the Red
army IS the most dangerous en-
envy OF all times
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
I27 OTHER TOWNS

Tass said ski troops completely
cleared the Observation-Disclosures road
on the northern front, captured II
more villages and killed thousands
OF Germans
Indicating the strength and fero-
city of the Soviet forward sweep,
the Moscow radio said the Rus
slams have thrown the Germans
out Of l27 villages on the Moscow
front alone since Volokolamsk,
northwest of the capital, was re-
occupied.
The Soviet high command an
nounced that on the north q r n
front the Russians who last week
took Tikhvin. 100 miles east of
Leningrad, had rccaptured Bud
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
CONTINUED ADVANCE

Tho communique said krapivin.
BudgoStch and Gruhina were re-
captured during the continual adj
vance of our forces and reported
fierce engagements on the Mos
COW front. in the southern DOnetz
Basin and the Leningrad sector
Prior 10 tins bulletin tho Off
Acial Soviet government newspaper
y1zveStia said the NaziS had been
hurled back IS miles beyond Tiki
vim on the Sub-zeTo northern front.
Still further north the Russians
kept advancing after hurting the
Germans back from the northern
shores of Lake Ladoga-breaking
up a German effort 10 make con-
tact between their forces and the
Firms between Lake Ladoga and
Lake Omega.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
RUSSIAN VICTORIES

(For the past week or more
Russian communicates have am
nounced victory after victory for
the Red armies and all reports
have pictured the NaZis in Rus
STA in wild retreatJ
"Our battle is now approach
ing the climax and turning
point" Hitler declared in his
manifesto, which appealed 10
German troops 10 remain loyal
TO him
And he confessed the war In
Russia has assumed proportions
all past notions
While his forces IN Russia Try
to hibernate. Hitler promised
German defenSes from the Arctic
to the Spanish border viii be
and that fresh units
will be formed with new and more
powerful weapons.
NEW STAGE OF WAR
He said decisive war measures
will soon be taken elsewhere than
Russia
He also claimed that Japan's
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
Speed Record
Seen in Drive
BY Red Cross
IS Pet. Of z Million
Quota Raised in
First 10 Days

The Red Cross drive TO raise 81
100000 in Detroit for war relief
threatens TO break all speed rec
ords in attaining its goal, said
Campaign Chairman Emmett +.
Connely today.
-IH-4Q-e lays-t4e -leea+ committee
has organized a drive of 10000
workers and has already collected
Is per cent of its quota.
"We can't hold the workers
back" said Mrs. Dudley {. Hay
of her houSe-to-houSe collectors.
1.-The women wouldn't even wait
TO have a general meeting. They
wanted to get right out on the
job. We're not going TO rest
cOntented until q Red Cross flag
is in the window of every home"
ANNOUNCE BIG GIFTS
Separate gifts of $4,000 each
from John w. Anderson and Mrs.
John w. An d erson were ar
Inounced today. Mr.. and Mrs.
sIHtNb ~ NdltEAIA NciiNA iONNtN
Is 900.
KanzIer Is chairman Of the in
lduStrial division of the drive and
he has called a meeting for today
of 40 representatives of Detroit
Industry. A similar meeting of
I250 representatives was held last
week.
The drive has not interefered
with the war work of the Rcd
Cross in the city. A. j. Berries.
local chapter manager. said an
average of 100 blood donors a day
iare needed by the organization in
order to fill quota set by the
United States surgeon generals
office.
ASKS BLOOD DONORS
al urge all TO donate their
blood To avenge that spilled at
Pearl Harbor," said Berries.
Edsel Ford. Charles T. Fisher
tJr.. and K. T. Keller have been
appointed to the National Red
Cross viSory committee by
Thomas w. Lamont, of New York.
committee chairman. The national
goal of the committee is $780,
900 600.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
; Strongho|ds
Wrested by Reds
In New Advance
Soviets Smash Foe
on All Fronts in
Moscow Sector

MOSCOW, Dec. % INS).-
Recapture of an additional 10O
villages by Red army-troops deal
ing mercilesSly with fleeing Ger
man forces on every sector OF the
battlefront was reported by the
Soviet news agency TaSS today.
The Germans were being par
-tTcufarly hdrd-preSSed in The region
southwest OF Moscow. Heavy fight
ing was reported near the town of
"I' POSSIBLY Tula).
Three Strategically important
Strongholds were retaken by the
Russians during the night.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22

gotSch. This was described as a
further move 10 cnClrcle the NaZis
outside Leningrdd
Grubina. near Chudovo on the
northern front. also was recap
tured by the SovietS. the high
command communiquc SAID.
SSotttttffT Of Moscow IN me TuIa
sector the Red armies reocCupied
Kraplvin. while the Germans fled
before the Russian advance, &C
-cUTTIUg 10 me bulletin.
Still another Soviet report said
that TaruSSa, situated on the Okla
River 65 miles south OF Moscow
had fallen before charging Soviet
soldiers.
A Moscow radio announcer adj
mitted the Red armies have lost
many men and large amounts OF
material during the first SiN
months OF the war bat added
THE tide Of battle has turned
In our favor. And il will turn
even more 80 a. Hitler carries
out his third army purge since
he seized power nine years ago"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22

Prices moderate, too.
Boxes are priced as fol.
lows I ID, 65e; ? lbs,
Sil0I , lbs. ,Sl65I
4 lbs. $3.50 5lbs. SIS.
Lovely Gift Boxes, #
you wish, for the added
cost Of these boxes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
ASKS BLOOD DONORS

al urge all TO donate their
blood To avenge that spilled at
Pearl Harbor." said RerreS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22

the campaign Is certain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-25
DAVIS POST MAY. HOLD MARDIG GRAS
 
Members to Discuss POs- abilities at Fraternity
 Hall Tonight

Waterville, Feb. 25.-A business meeting of the Casper S. Davis, American Legion Post, will be held tonight at 8:30 o'clock at Fraternity Hall, with Commander Clifford Northrop presiding. All members are urged to be present, because ac- tion will be taken at this time, on the possibility of sponsoring Mar di gras during the spring.
 Special services will take place to- morrow in observation of Ash We'd nesday. At St. Michael's Church, there will be a Mass at 8 a. m. with blessing and distribution of ashes.
 In the evening, there will be a service including distribution of ashes with benediction.
 Friday, February 23, there will be Stations of the Cross at T p. m.
 At St. Paul'S Episcopal Church, there will be Holy Communion at g 8. m. with Litany and Penitential service at 12 noon.
 The Casper s. Davis, American Legion Auxiliary, will sponsor a card party Friday evening at 8 o'clock, at Fraternity Hall, under the direc- tion of Mrs. William Rooney, unit activities chairlady.
 Boy Scout Troop No. 31 will meet tonight at 6:30 o'clock, at Fraternity Hall, under the leadership of Will liam Christie, scoutmaster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-25
In The Local
 THeGte1-S
STATE

Performances this evening at the Warner Bros. State theater con- clude the engagements of Flight From Destiny" starring Geraldine Fitzgerald, Jeffrey Lynn, Thomas Mitchell and James Stephenson; also The Aldrich Family in Life With Henry" starring Jackie Cooper.
 Tomorrow the State ushers in arl- other smash double bill with the gorgeous technicolor hit Virginia" co-starring Madeleine Carroll and Fred MacMurray as the headliner of the bill.
 Virginia" offeres a wealth of en- tertainment rinch in stirring drama, absorbing romance and bright com- edy and marks the third time that Miss Carroll and MacNdurray have been co-starred. Ill their current hit both are said to turn in per- fornances htat should result in keeping this charmingly romantic pair together.
 Stirling Hayden, a stranger to motion pictures, making his movie debut in this film, is said to give an entirely creditable performance Young, handsome and dashing, this yachtsman, who was 1ured from the sea by Hollywood, should go far.
 The story tells of the difficult de- cision woman, born in Virginia and reared in the North, has to make when she falls in love with a Southerner offering her only the hardships and traditions of planta- tion life, but who is pursued by a wealthy, handsome Northerner, who offers a life of superficial gaiety. Miss Carroll is seen as the woman with the romantic problem, Mac Murray as the Southerner who wins her, and Hayden as the Northerner who comes out second best.
 Exceptionally fine performances are contributed by the brilliant cast headed by Helen Broderick, Marie Wilson and the little child star Carolyn Lee who is said to turn in another sensational per- formance.
 All in all here is one picture you can't miss seeing. Put it on your must" list and be sure to see it to- morrow, and at regular State prices.
 The second big hit of the program will be Shadows on the Stairs" with Bruce Lester, Heather Angel and Frieda IneScort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-25
Y.M.C.A. Notes

'"The hazardous. work of a test pilot is that of determining just how fast plane will travel" Lieu tenant E. Tilson Peabody. forum speaker at the Central ''Y" stated last night. A large attendance listened to the interesting lecture, given by a man who at the present time is testing planes ordered by the British Government at the Pratt and Whitney Plant in Hart ford.
 A question period followed the talk, with Charles Sutherland act- ing a moderator. Lieutenant Pea body left for Hartford shortly after the lecture, since his work as test pilot demands the most rigorous regulations of personal health and fitness.
 This Thursday E. Christy Erk will be the speaker at the "" open forum. MT. Erk will speak inform ally on the subject, 'This War;.
 Arthur Purinton, educational di- rector, announced that the forum speaker for March will be James J. McGuire, special agent of the F.BI.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-25
POL1'S

If you want to go back and enjoy once again the thrill of youth, don't miss "Andy Hardys' Private Secre- tary," latest of the Hardy Family series, which is the current screen attraction at the Loew Poli theater.
 Taking it's place as one of the cleverest of the group, this new picture deals with the problems of Andy as high school senior and places him in positions where fre- Quent "man to man" huddles with his father are necessary. It has ad- ventures for it's interwoven drama, comedy mad romance, and is defi- nitely must-se for the entire fam fly.
 Never has Mickey Rooney given a more sincere or understanding in- depreciation of Young Andy. A high point in his performance is the speech, given before his classmates, when he discovers that he alone out of the entire class has failed to pass the final examination.
 A surprise element in this edition of the Hardys comes in the form of two youngsters, newcomers to the scvreen. The first is Kathryn Gray son, seventeen-year-old coloraturo soprano, who makes her screen debut as Andy's secretary. Miss Grayson is the possessor of great singing voice and more than her share of acting ability. That she will be an important screen person. ality during 1941 is a prediction that has every chance of coming true.
 The other youngster is Todd Karns, son of the popular screen comedian, Roscoe Karns. Young Karns has inherited much of his fathers talent for putting across lines, and is one of the outstanding juvenile lead finds of the year.
 The remainder of the cast turn in their usual dependable perform ances. Lewis Stone, as the judge, tackles his various domestic and professional problems with keen un- derstanding. Fay Holden as the mother, Sara Haden as Aunt Milly and Ann Rutherford as Polly Ben- edict, add to the excellence of the production as 8 whole Ian Hunter, Gene Reynolds and George Break
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-25
ln Hollywood

versal is rewriting 'Too Many Blondes" a story intended for Rudy Vallee. And Columbia is making all terations in "A Girls Best Friend Is Wall Street. especially in a comedy chase up a church aisle when Joan Bennett deserts Fran chot Tone.
 There's nothing objectionable in Model Wife," although Dick Pow ell and Joan Blondell-one of the happiest couples off-screerl- spend most of their time in bitter picker ing. Other day, though, they got to the scene where the husband has a change of heart and says, "Aw, honey, let's not quarrel this way. All I want is to keep On loving you 5. i. You're the sweetest wife a fellow ever had"
 Miss Blondell's response was sup- posed to have been only 8 startled, suspicious look. Instead, she broke up the scene by ad libbing: Cut it out, Romeo. You know you never tell me anything like that at homeI"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-25

Although the academy announces only the winners in each field, re- ports from various studios indicated that the balloting for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards was hotly contested because of an abuncance of excellent films and numerous outstanding perform anceS.
 Approximately 12.OOO members of the industry participated in the fi- nal voting for the winners, sending in sealed ballots to an accounting firm which tabulateS the results, prepares the announcement of the winners and turns over the lists in sealed envelopes to Walter Wanger, president of the academy, for dis tribution to the press just prior to the banquet at which members of the academy learn who are the win- nerS of the awards.
 Film Activity CurtaiIed Although 194O was a year in which studios were forced to re- trench due to the loss of many for- eign markets because of the war, critics generally agreed that it also was g year of many meritorious performances and outstanding pic- | lures.
 The best picture of the year will come from a list of 10 previously announced and selected by members of the academy. These are: "All This, and Heaven Too" For eign Correspondent" ''The Grapes of Wrath" 'The Great Dictator" 1" kitty Foyle,' 'The Letter" HThe Long Voyage Home,' "Our Town" 1" ''The Philadelphia Story" and Re becca."
 Of this list, only Charles Chap lin's "The Great Dictator" and For eign Correspondent" are stories evolved by Hollywood writers. The other eight are film versions of hit plays or novels.
 Competition Is Keen For the best performance by an actor, the industry faced difficult task of selection. The nominees were Charles Chaplin 'The Great Dictator" Henry Fonda in Grapes of Wrath," Raymond Massey in "Abe Lincoln in Illinois," Laurence Olivier in "Rebecca," James Stewart in 'The Philadelphia Story" The list of actresses chosen to compete for the best performance by an actress award included two former winners of the honor, Bette Davis, chosen this time for her work in 'The Letter." and Katharine Hepburn for her performance in ''The Philadelphia Story" The oth- CTS nominated were Joan Fontaine in "Rebecca," Ginger Rogers in kitty Foyle," and Martha Scott in Our Town"
 Five actors competed for the award given for the best perform ance by supporting actor. They are Albert Basserman, Walter Bren- nan, William Gargan, Jack Oakie, and James Stephenson. For the best performance by 8 supporting actress, the contenders are Judith Anderson, Jane Darwell, Ruth Hus- sey, Barbara O,Neil and Marjorie Rambeau.
 Awards also are made for the best achievement in directing, best
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-25

The latter phenomenon Sn supposed to be something that hap pens when Alvin York and the boys git holt of too much corn squeezin's. In fact, the mountain won't move at all during actual filming, unless they decide to use it as a sort of treadmill for the moonlight stroll of Gary Cooper and Joan Leslie. Other wise it will be revolved only between scenes in order to present new con- tours for camera setups on Is diff ferent spots on the stage.
 The stream winds and tumbleS 200 feet down the valley, running between two hidden tanks and be- ing pumped back up again. Real grass and bushes are being plant ed, but the trees near the corner of the house are arranged so they can be yanked up out of sight dur ing some of the shots. Of course the ploughed field is only a corner, with a few furrows, but Cooper and his mule will turn over some of the rocky soil. The mountain built on turntable is about 50 feet in dia- meter and 40 feet high.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-25
NEW MARCH OF TIME

The millions of people who have come from many lands to find free- dom, opportunity and a better way of life in America compose the cast of the new March of Time, "Ameri- cans All" distributed through RKO Radio Pictures. This latest issue reveals the many ways 1r which the five million U. s. im- migrants are working and striving to preserve and defend their adopted land and how they have contributed greatly toward building this nation and making it the worlds greatest democracy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-25

Hollywood, Feb. 25 -(UP)- Following are winners of last years awards of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sci fences:
 Best picture . Gone With the Wind"
 Best performance by an actor Robert Donat, in Goodbye, MT. Chips"
 Best performance by an ac- tress .- Vivien Leigh, in "Gone| With the wind"
 Best supporting performance by an actor = Thomas Mitchell in Stage Coach"
 Best supporting performances by an actress, Hattie McDanielI in Gone With the Wind"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-25

l NOTES OF A NEW YORKER
 Newspapermen know how United Press feels about the following fact It reminds its staffers that news may break any place-and it warns them not to be indifferent to any locale for scoops It stems from 1917, when the late Bob Bender (who became UPS vice. president) was in the White House washroom, and in came Joe Tu- nulty, secretary to President Will son Tumulty was so upset he couldn't steady himself, which made Bender nervous What the devils the matter with you, any Way?" shouted the newspaperman.
 "Y-y-y-you'd b-b-b-be n-n-n-ner- yous, too" chattered Humility, Eff you h-h-h-had j-j-j-juSt seen a Declaration of War!"
 Bender, still disarranged, sped out of the place and down to the UP offices with the notable scoop.
 There is danger that Hitler can take America, but there is more danger in those so-called Americans who would give it to him.
 The newspapers, as you probably have heard, always write the obitu- aries of well-knoWn citizens long before they die and then file them away until they are summoned to the Pearly Gates. One New York newspaper has this opening line on Father Divine. the colored ques- tion mark, to wit: Father Divine, the man who claimed he would live forever, didn't"
 One of BrOadway's ham actors was recently booked into one of those intimate night clubs :. On his opening night he warned the manager that he needed abSo- lj1te quiet while he performed :. The manager complied by instruct ing his staff to obey this request
 After the first performance the manager went backstage to inquire if everything was okay.
 ''No," shouted the ham, "all through my act there was ter rife disturbance. It went puck brrrrrr thwacckk! Have that stopped!"
 "Ilook," squelched the manager, s'when that puck brrrrrr thwacckk stops-you will be fired. That's the cash register!"
 When George JesseI was cajoling the chumps in a Boston night club he was asked to lecture at liar ward. The neighbors read about 1t and telephoned his mother to congratulate her. Mrs. Jessel was not impressed.
 Harvard" she belittled, 50 what2 A one-night stand!'
 ChOlly Adler, the Tavern-keeper, relays the one about the day Geor- ing stormed ;nto an aircarft fac tory, ordered dozen planes, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-25

full-SiZed Scen- cry been squeez- ed into such a relatively small space. In a sound stage 250 by 135 feet there will be a road, a house, clumps of trees, a ploughed field, a. real stream, a valley with a stationary peak on one side and the spinning mountain on the other.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-25
NO FEES, NO RULES FOR CLUE

Wellesville, N. Y, UP)-A ser- vice club without dues, fees, rules or for1nality is the newly organized Fillmore Club which meets here each Monday noon. Come in your work clothes" is the motto of the organization. Programs are present. ed each week but none can last longer than 20 minutes.