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Evening star., 1941-11-08

supplies can reach Soviet Russia
without going half way around the
world. The Murmansk railroad runs
south, paralleling, at a distance, the
Finnish border, and then branching
out like an inverted letter "Y." This
railroad has been cut but not cap
tured.
tThe Helsinki newspaper San
omat on November declared
that the United States, by de-
manding that Finland get out of
the war beside Germany against
Russia or forfeit American friend
ship. was seeking to open the
Murmansk railroad to British and
American supplies and TO release
the Russian forces engaged by
the FinnsD
Evening star., 1941-11-08
JIM. HozIett Dies; Active
In Philadelphia Politics

BY the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 8.-James
M. HaZlett, II, prominent Re-
publican figure in Philadelphia dur
ing the heyday of William S. Ware
died at his home in Chestnut Hill
last night Of pneumonia.
Mr.. HaZlett was elected to Con-
gress in 1926. but never took Office
resigning a few months later and
retaining his job as recorder Of
deeds, apparently because of the
possibility that an anti-Vare man
would be named to the vacancy with
loss of some 200 appointive posts
to the Ware machine.
Mr.. Hazlett was Republican city
chairman from 1928 until 1894
Evening star., 1941-11-08
japanese Steamer Sunk
In Storm; 70 Missing
By the Associated Press.

0y the Associated Press.
TOXIC, Nov. 8-The Japanese
steamer Takuyen Maru, 3,275 tons,
sank In q storm of Hokkaido and 20
of her As crewmen are missing, it
was announced here today.
The 25 survivors were reported
already to have been landed.
Shipping company officials said
that 126 passengers and crewmen
still were missing from the steamer
Kehi Maru, whose sinking in the
Sea of Japan last Wednesday night
was attributed by the japanese to a
Russian mine which had broken
away from the Vladivostok defense
belt.
Evening star., 1941-11-08
Voters Take No Chances

WINCHESTER, Va, Nov. 8 LP).-
The name of Delegate E Black
burn Moore of Berryville didn't ap-
pear on the Clarke County ballot in
Tuesdays election, but SO of his
supporters made doubly sure he
would be reelected by writing in his
name. Clarke election officials said
the omission was an oversight.
Evening star., 1941-11-08
Chalk Quarry Now Shelter

A small Boy Scout troop in Eng
land has excavated and cleared
abandoned chalk quarries, making
them habitable as air raid shelters.
Evening star., 1941-11-08
TarA nf ThankH

PARKS, r. f., JR. The flowers and
Sne the illness and recent passing of my
late husband. r. e. PARKS. Jr.. are deeply
~ PHYLLIS TERRELL PARKS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-28

his ambition of becoming leader He is now considered to have great CT pontentiality than any musical outfit in the field today. Sam is without question one of the finest tenor saxophone players in the country with outstanding perform ance to his credit not only with Krupa but also Benny Goodman and Harry James. He is talented original alranger and an excellent composer. He has just signed con- tract with Okeh records and will soon 6eyIii to fulfill 1t as soon as an extensive one night tour has been completed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-28
ROMANTIC COMEDY
 AT STATE SUNDAY
"A Girl, A Guy and a Cob" Ably Produced By Har-
 old Lloyd

Coming to a close tomorrow even. ing at, the Warner Bros. State the- ater is the new comedy hit "The Lady Eve" co-starring Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda; also "The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance" with Warren William and June Storey.
 An all-out laugh show is prom ised theatergoers in "A Girl, a Guy and a Gob," a racy, romantic com edy production which arrives at the State on Sunday for management of three days.
 The Harold Lloyd genius for mak- ing hilarious comedy is again dem- onstrated on the screen in this, his first production and while the well- loved bespectacled comedian is not himself appearing before the cafn- era the three featured players George Murphy, Lucille Ball and Edmond O'Brien in the title roles are of Lloyd's own selection. Ad- vance reports state the trio turn ii; sparkling performances that will to finish.
 Briefly, the story has to do with the plight of an enterprising sec- retary played by Miss Ball, who is engaged to be married to 8 happy go-lucky sailor played by George Murphy, but who inadvertently falls in love with Edmond O'Brien her stuffed-shirt employer while trying to humanize him.
 The ensuing complications, with the executive nobly endeavoring tc help tle girl along with her we'd ding, while the executives partner tries to get the sailor out of the way
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-28
STAGE PHENOMENA
 HEADS BURLESQUE
Beverly Lane in Amazing Illusion Act at Jacques
 Starting Today

Beverly Lane tops the sensation. al new road burlesque show open ing at the Jacques theater, Water bury. today. Appearing as '"The Girl In The Moon, Miss Lane baffles and mystifies the audience, as she scars over their heads in an artistic and amazing illusion, seated in 8 crescent of 8. shining moon. Every person becomes puzzled beyonng thought, as to how this chaming bit of pulchitude flutters into mid- air from nowhere, and then grace fully flies out into the audience.
 This spectacular feature in itself should lure burlesque lovers from afar, but sharing the spotlight in this unique production, are Bur- lesque's Top Comedians, Paul West and Meggs Lexing, whose antics have delighted audiences the coun- try over.
 The Jacques theater proudly pre- sents the Show of Shows, that that has thrilled thousands, botl, young and old, and urges everyone to witness this intriguing stage phenomena, as 1t comes once in Q lifetime.
 The popular midnight presenta- tion of '"The Girl Tn The Moon starts proptly at 12 midnight, and reservations should be made by tele- phone or in person. Garter Mite comes, as usual on Thursday at 8:3( p. m. now Waterbury institution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-28
STRAND OFFERS
 BUCK PRIVATES'
Abbott and Costello and Andrew Sisters Featured
 in Latest Comedy

Performances tomorrow evening at Warmers Strand theater mark your final opportunity of seeing Ginger Rogers in kitty Foyle"; also George Sanders and Wendy Barrie in "The Saint in Palm Springs"
 Buck Privates," the first picture about the funny side of camp life of the conscriptees in Uncle Sam's fighting forces, comes to the Strand theater Sunday for an engagement of three days.
 Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, the serio-comic battlers of radio and stage share prominent spots in the new hit with The Andrews Sisters, the Boog.e-woogie girls of rhythm.
 Abbott and Costello are said to completely out-top themselves in this new hiliarity Init and according to reports audiences will have dif- ficult time keeping thei feet still when The Andrews Sisters get "in the groove" with their new songs.
 Abbott and Costello portray a couple of misfit kids in khaki in the army of "Buck Privates" and the everything happens to them from K. P. duty to solitary in the guard -house, with Nat Pendleton their nemesis in the role of hard boiled sergeant.
 Others prominent in the cast in- clude Lee Bowman, Alan Curtis and Jane Frazee.
 Co-featuring the program is Fathers Son., adapted from a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-28

to leave a clear field for his associ- ate, make for general hilarity and highly entertaining picture.
 In addition to the three princi- pals the cast includes Henry Tray CTS, Franklin Pangborn, George Cleveland and other noted players.
 Meet Boston Blackie," featuring Chester Morris and Rochelle Hud- son is the second big hit of the pro- gram.
 Everything is in readiness for the giant stage and screen show to be held at the Loew Poh theater to- morrow night at midnight for the benefit of the Greek War Relief fund. Ten big acts plus 8 "sneak'' preview of first run Hollywood hit will comprise the elaborate program.
 The show is sponsored in cooper ation with the Amusement 1ndus- try Division of the drive. Tickets may be purchased at the State the- ater boxoffice or any local theater.
 "So Ends Our Night" adapted from the novel Flotsam by Erich Maria Remarque, will be presented at the State starting Wednesday The talented cast is headed by Frederic March, Margaret Sullaval, and Frances Dee. Here Comes Happiness" featuring Mildred Coles, Edward Norris and others will CO., feature the program.
 Included in the spring parade of hits coming to the State are 'The Road to Zanzibar" Adam Had Four sons," and Bette Davis in 'The Gerat Lie."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-28

Booth Tarkington story and excel- lently played by a talented cast. Frieda Inescort, Billy Dawson and John Litel are starred.
 Tomorrow night at midnight a giant stage and screen show will be held at the Loew Poli theater for the benefit of the Greek War Re- lief fund. The show is strictly a benefit performance and is spon- sored in cooperation with the Amusement Industry Division of the drive.
 Ten big acts, some from Holly wood and others from New York's famous night spots will comprise the stage bill while the screen pro- gram will be headlined by sneak preview of 8 first run Hollywood
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-28
JIMMIE LUNCEFORD
 PLAYING AT RITZ

The swell negro rhythms of Jimmie Lunceford's orchestra will ring out at the Ritz Ballroom, Bridgeport, on Sunday, March 30th, when smiling Jimmie treks there to play a sensational dance engagement. Consistently tops, Jimmie possesses some magic artistry that has won for him the plaudits of crowned heads, the homage of College Ameri- ca, and the raves of critics. A glistening background of soul- throbbing brass is a background for the rich voices of Willie Smith, the Lunceford quartet; Messrs. Wilson, Young, Thomas and Smith. Then there's the talent of Dan Criscom and Trumnie Young. The coming
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-28
Promising Pictures Feature Programs OF Local 7heaters
TOBACCO ROAD
 AT LOEW'S POLL
Famous Broadway Show, Featuring Charley Grape
 win, on Screen

Stirring, forceful human and packed with dramatic dynamite, Tobacco Road" comes to life vividly tomorrow on the Loew-Poli screen, when 1t opens a four-day engage nlent here. Filmed with striking realism, and blending tragedy with lusty humr, this 20th Century Fox production is Q jolting, not to be missed entertainment experience for all, including those who saw 1t on the stage.
 All of the characters in Jack Kirkland's famed and much dis- cussed play, who stirred the imagin- ation of the theatrical world with their warmth, vitality and rugged humor, come to life under John Ford's brilliant direction. Heading superb featured cast are Charley Grapewin, Marjorie Rambeau, Gene Tierney and William Tracy.
 For delicate shading of difficult character role, veter Charley Grape- wins Jeeter Lester far Surpasses anything ever seen on the screen. This tragic, lusty figure of the dis possessed is the personification of everything that is Tobacco Road"
 Many fire already familiar with the thrilling drama depicted in "To- bacco Road" Essentially 1t is the story of hungry people, their tragedy and comedy.
 As Sister Bessie, the colorful hymn singing evangelist in "Tobac- co Road" Marjorie Rambeau is splendid. Gene Tierney, destined for stardom, is very convincing as Ellie May, while critics report a talented performance by young William Tracy. The casting is superb throughout, with Dana Andrews, Slim Summerville, Ward Bond, Grant Mitchell and Zeffie Tilbury also seen in powerful characterize. tionS.
 A memorable stage play, Tobacco Road" is even greater and more powerful as a film. Intensely ab- sorbing, moving and entertain1ng- it's great from the opening to final scene.
 On the same program is another smash DlU, cTcG oAAu &SoSJ sparkling comedy romance from Metro Goldwyn Mayer, featuring Ruth Hussey, Robert Cummings, and Nigel Bruce.
 Attractions coming to a close at Loew's Poll tonight are "The Great Dictator" starring Charlie Chaplin with Jack Oakie and Paulette God dard, also "Sleepers West" with Lloyd Nolan, Lynn Bari and Mary Beth Hughes.
 A gigantic benefit show will be given at the Loew Poli theater to- morrow night, at midnight, proceeds to go to the Greek War Relief fund. This gala affair will consist of a mammoth stage and screen show, with 10 big headline acts featuring stars of the stage, screen and radio, and on the screen "a sneak preview of a new Hollywood hit. Tickets for this show are 50 cents with tax ex- empt, and may be purchased today at the boxofice of any theater Tn the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-28

hit. All seats for the show are soc, tax exempt. Tickets may be pur- chased at the Strand box-office or any local theater.
 Coming to the Strand on Wednes. day is the latest of the Hardy Family series "Andy Hardy's Private Secretary" starring Mickey Rooney, Lewis Stone, Ann Rutherford and other popular members of the Hardy Family. Co-featuring this program is "The Wild Man of Bore neo" starring your favorite comed- ian Frank Morgan. Other attrac- tons coming soon to the Strand are "The Strawebrry Blonde" "Hud. sons Bay" Virginia" "Western Union," and among others Back Street !"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-28
NEW BAND COMES
 TOPARK SUNDAY
Sam DOnahue Bringing De-
 troit Orchestra Here for One-Nighter

Sam Donahue, arranger-composer and "hot" tenor man brings his great new band back to Hamilton park this Sunday night. Because Sam Dorahue had penchant for arranging, Gene Krupa induced Sam to abandon the idea of being a band eeader, and join the Krupa aggrega- Sion. But Sem was not to be denied
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-28
of Lunceford is an eagerly awaited

event. .
 On Thursday, April 3rd, the finals of a series of Lindy Contests will be held, with $3O dollars in cash and beautiful loving cups awarded. The Casa Ritz orchestra will play. We'd nesday, April End, brings back Pop Benson's Cornhuskers, playing those happy old time square sets and waltzes. will Osborne's band, un- der the direction of his former vo. calist, Dick "Stinky" Rogers will play smooth, slide trombones, rhy. thms, Sunday, April 9th, and Nal Hallett plays for the Easter Sunday dance.
Evening star., 1941-05-18
Horris q Ewing

Another steady flow of inquiries come in
on such matters as citizenship requirements
alien registration, information on old-age
pensions, how to get,a birth certificate, how
to get jobs or training in defense industries
and so on down the line.
But we have plenty of variety, neverthe-
less" said the soft-spoken Miss Root with a
smile. Such as this - or this" She handed
me two letters from the morning mail
Evening star., 1941-05-18

hasn't already asked about - well. it will
doubtless be in tomorrow's mail!
The most common question is: Where can
l locate Joe Blank, of Keokuk, who now has
a job in the Treasury Department? The
steady increase of government employees in
recent years has made this inquiry so fire.
quent, that the Bureau finally had to compile
a file of the office addresses of over $1,000
federal employees in the city.
Evening star., 1941-05-18

XZou'RE pretty well-informed American,
eh? Well, here are some ten-dollar ques-
d tions' for you
/. What was the fourteenth State to be
admitted to the Union?
2. Is the American Flag ever officially
flown after sunset?
3. If an American woman marres a for
eigner, does she lose her citizenship?
4. Did the Mason-Dixon Line ever really
exist?
5. Will the Government redeem paper
money that has been accidentally burned?
6. What is the correct salutation for letter
addressed to (a) justice of the Supreme
Court (b) a member of the Cabinet; (c)
king; Id cardinal?
z. What First Lady of the Land" was
born in England?
8. When did the Seminole War end?
If you like these, I've got plenty more for
you to gnaw on. For I've just been visiting
one of the most unique personages in Wash
ington - Harriet Root by name: by pro-
fession the original Miss Quiz.
Heads "An-Gin Bond
In town teeming with experts and pseudo
experts in every conceivable subject - and
some inconceivable ones - Miss Root shines
as an official fountainhead of all knowledge.
For she is the director of the United States
Information Service now in it's seventh year
under her guidance. And she and her "all-girl
band" of twenty seven assistants know all
the answers" - or, equally important. they
know where to find them, which is the essence
of practical knowledge.
My lasting conviction. after an afternoon
spent in their Office al l405 G Street, NV,
is that they'd better know where to look, in
view of steady stream of 300 inquiries day
from some very expert interrogators. Many
Of these queries include several different ques-
tions - some as many as ten or twelve -
and if there is any subject that some citizen
See end of article for answers.
Evening star., 1941-05-18

3f5M HOURS OF WAR FROM PAiRi
Imagine one pair of lovely sheer stockings like
these Mojuds lasting so longi Nightly washing
with New Double Quick Ivory Flakes was easyi
They dissolve fast-even in lukewarm waterr'
Mrs. Aileen Clair O'Donnen housewife.
Evening star., 1941-05-18

And they the than 800 questions day
uesions Meet Harriet Root director of the U.
Service Washington Want ask her something?
by Paul w. KeaxneY
Evening star., 1941-05-18
Some Toll Orders

j AM German citizen and want to enlist
in the United States Army - how do l go
about it?
Is it legal for a citizen in civilian clothes to
shoot parachute trooper?
How much does it cost to put cadet
through West Point?
Some of the soil on my land is very dark
and oily - could this indicate the presence
of oil under the surface?
And, finally this haymaker: have been
asked to give five-minute talk on the Bill
of Rights Could you outline what l should
cover?
do you get many like this last one?" |
asked weakly.
Dozens" laughed Miss Root. I'VE an
swer with any available government litera-
ture on the subject. Here's our reply to a
student doing a thesis on rural electrified
ton" And she handed me a bundle of PAM
phlets and circulars that weighed good two
pounds!
Most people don't realize" she said,
what wealth of useful literature the gov
eminent publishes for distribution free or at
very small cost. When you came in | was
looking at the report of the public printer,
which says that last year the Superintendent
of Documents distributed something over
95,OOO,OOO free publications exclusive of
FORMS In addition, they sold over 100000
other publications for more than 100000
in revenue"
Miss Root pulled loose-leaf binder from
(Confinvsd on pose 16)
Evening star., 1941-05-18

AND 26Oh HOURS for Miss Julia L. Nicholl.
"The incest thing can do for my stockings is to
wash them each night with New Ivory Flakes"
Nightly washing with New Ivory Flakes is 50 very
easyi Try it-for long weari
Evening star., 1941-05-18

Where can get complete information on
raising caraway seeds?" asked the first.
Can you tell me where mayonnaise was
first sold in the United States?" inquired the
second.
Here's another good one" broke in the
director, reading:
What is the maximum height for boat
sailing on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers?
pealed the day after it is passed.
Sensing that was weakening, she pressed
in for the kill with another and another and
another:
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-09

ADVERTIsEMEN.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-09
B ELECTRIC Firms,
Is individuals
Fined S39,262

Nineteen individuals and ID
firms, including the Westinghouse
and General Electric supply COM
panies. were fined a total Of
S39, 1852 when they entered pleas
of nolo contendere to federal
charges of violating the antitrust
laws and threw themselves on the
mercy of the court.
The fines were imposed by Fed
eral Judge Ernest A. O'Brien. The
heaviest penalties were on the
General Electric Company, the
Westinghouse Company and the
Graybar Electric Supply Company,
all OF whom were fined 5000.
The highest individual penalties
were fines of 81 500 each. imposed
on c. d. LaMee, district manager
OF GENERAL Electric. and A. r.
Maynard, district manager of
Graybar. Other fines were as low
as 81
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-09
THE INDIVIDUALS

individuals who were fined are
Max I. Blurbergr vice president
of Madison, 81
Morris II. Blumberg, president
of Madison. 81.
Oscar r Blumberg, president Of
Cadillac Electric Supply Company,
81.
j Clarence r. Bull. treasurer and
general manager of McNaughton-
Mckay, 81.
Harry c. Clarke. president and
sales manager of Crescent. 81 900.
d. Lyle Fife. president of Fife,
$1,000.
Morse Goldman. secretary and
treasurer Of the Cadillac Com
pany. s..
. Mervin T Green. secretary and
treasurer of Crescent, 81. @
George II. Jacob. vice president
and general manager of Miller
Seldom, 81
Walter w. KooS. sales manager
of w. J. Hartwig, 81.
Z {. d. Lance. district manager
Of General Electric. s.. 500.
A. r. Maynard. district manager
of Graybar, $500.
D. L. Reid. district manager Of
westinghouse. 81 500.
James Subway district manager
Of Westinghouse, $1,000.
Lamber Splane. vice president
and general manager of Splane. 81.
Nathan Tarnow. jobber OF cleo
trio supplies, $1,000.
Waldso Turner, president and
treasurer of Turner, $1,000.
f. II. VanGordon, electrical sup
ply agent, 81.
Henry l. Walker. president of
Henry L. Walker Company, 81.
Enr tho llnsldo Nn.r.n Of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-09
INDICTED A YEAR AGO

The individuals and companies
were indicted a year ago by a
special 23-man grand jury probing
violations of the Sherman anti
trust act
The defendants were alleged 10
have entered into a combination
and conspiracy to fix, maintain
and control arbitrary and nom
competitive prices and terms for
the sale of electric supplies to pur-
chasers in the Detroit area.
The defendants. who are alleged
to sell IS per cent of the electric
supplies in this area. were charged
with suppressing competition and
sending intimidating letters to
manufacturers and jobbers selling
at less than the price established
by the defendants.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-09
Quick Relief from
Pile Irritation

80 years ago a Buffalo druggist
created an ointment for relief from
the itching and smarting OF Piles.
IL brought such quick. cooling.
soothing. astringent relief that its
fame spread throughout the coun-
try. and made Peterson c0ment
a favorite in thousands OF homes.
Ask your druggist for a 3jc box of
Peterson's Ointment today. or G0e tube
with applicator Money back II you
are not delighted with the relief.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-09
COMPANIES LISTED
he Companies fined are:

The companies fined are:
General Electric Supply Corpor-
alton of Bridgeport, Conn, $1,000.
Westinghouse Electric Supply
Company, 5000
Graybar Electric Company, Inc,
New York. $1,000.
McNaughton Mckay Electric
Company. Detroit, 81 $50
Miller-Seldon Electric Company,
Detroit, $500.
Splane Electric Supply Com
pany Detroit, 81 $50.
Cadillac Electric Supply Com
pany. Detroit Sl,750.
Crescent Electric Company, De-
troit. 81 $50.
Fife Electric Supply Company
Detroit. Sl.250.
w. J. HartWig Electric Com
pany. Detroit. $1,000.
Madison Electric Company, De
troit. S1.750.
Turner Electric Supply Com
pany, Detroit, 81.
Henry L. Walker Company. De
troit 81.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-09

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