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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-25
HAIR RlSON IN
OllYW 90 D
BY PAUL HARRISON


HOLLYWOOD - Almost every
actor has an urge TO play some pet
historical character. and he gen
orally is quite certain he's the only
person In Hollywood who can play
IL.
Such chances seldom occur. how
ever. In the fantasy sequences OF
The Remarkable Andrew" for
instance. there are five famed ear
ly Americans, but only the char
acter Of George Washington Is
played by an actor who had been
hoping some day to do H.
Montague Love has the role
Ten years sgo he PLAYED Thomas
Jefferson IN George Arliss' Alex
snder Hamilton" and all during
production IN. makeup and cam
ersmen had a hard time keeping
Love from looking too mucn like
Washington. To lessen the ressm-
blanoe. they replaced his original
white wig with a brown one and
refined several sequences.
In The Remarkable Andrew &"
Loves former Jeffersonian role is
played by Gilbert Emery. And
George Watts Is Benjamin Frank
lin. although that Characterization
is one that Guy Kibbee always
wanted. Closest piece OF type cast
ing. probably, is Brandon Hurst as
John Marshall Even out Of make
up. Hurst looks almost exactly
like pictures OF the great Chief
Justice.
DONLENY As JACKSON
Brian Donlevy long has wanted
to impersonste Washington on the
screen. About a year ago. Just TO
remind the studio OF the resen-
blsncs In case a Father-of- His
Country picture ever came along
N'N N@1 AaAhASFH fUAAk up dfil
photographed in sample poses But
in the current movie. Donleyy Is
the erusty Andrew Jackson. It's
a much larger rol. than Loves
Washington, and Donleyy isn't dis
appointed.
Raymond Massey Is the best
Abraham Lincoln in or out Of Hol-
lywood Henry Fonda. who also
did movie portrayal. never had
considered himself especially fitted
Tor the role More closely pat
termed IN young Lineolnian lines Is
Glenn Ford. and It's part h.
especially wants to do-in spite If
the previous box-offio. failures of
all Lincoln pictures.
Don Amechs and Tyrone Power
have impe-onated some real but
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-25
Queen Of The Hillbillies
Starring in Rialio Comedy
Judy Conovo Appearing in Premiere
OF "puddin Head" uf Deems House

Republic seenarsts have rontrlvcd another rhzrningiy
ANY pot fer Judy CAnovss attest film. ~raddln Head.
which opens today Il ne Ratio thestsr.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-25

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-25
Paging Barbara,

HOLLYWOOD Barbara Hutton
Friday hurried to Mexico IN re-
Spouse to an urgent telegram from
Actor Cary Grant that The
weather Is fine and the scenery
wonderful"
Her close friends said There
will be no elopement," al
though she and Grant have
been seen together frequently
for more than a year. In the
past. both have denied they
intended to be married.
Miss Hutton. ash blonde ten
cent store heiress. boarded nm
American Airlines plane shortly
after she received the telegram.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-25
PLOTS LICENSE

Ar aviation enthusiast. Gene
Raymond has been taking instruc-
tons for the past six months On
the set of M-G-Ms "Smilin'
through" m which he appears op-
posits his wife. Jeanette MscDon-
aid, for the first time. he received
official notification that he had
passed his tests and was full
fledged pilot
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-25
Extra Guards Over
Crypt OF Valentino

WotItwOoD rrasy 10 tn~
iatn anniversary ~ tina death ~
nud0iph Valentine. ard sstrs
guards ~~rs stationed 81 ne crypt
IN HnIiy,~ocd csmsssry msusrisur
IN handle an sxp~e,sd crowd a
rnoufn~ss
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month over the July. 1890 ,s,si ~
81 los ssT gallons Diesel oil .siss
totsied tso.isT gallons for last
month while IN the sams month NJ
last year the total ~ss only sss..
eTs gallons
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night to say hello and TO receive
TIRE personal congratulations Of
this neWsboy. He didn't seem to
b very much concerned about the
King episode" but that Is to be
expected e. g.. hridegrooms Just don't
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allow such things to pull them oui
Of the clouds. II would take more
than a musical blackout TO affec,
TIE stratosphere flight of couple
Of newlyweds.
Neither Brad nor Mrs. Ran
non had ever bcen 10 Califor-
MA before and the motor trip
was one which both enjoyed.
Brad seems quite overwhelmed
by the palms. Earl CARROTS
and the other attractions
which Los Angeles dangle.
before the eyes Of Its visitors.
In fact. think " someone
had handed him q baton he
would have stayed In the sun
ny southland.
Tanned TO the point where he
BOOKS like an ad for a Bermuda
cruise and feeling like million.
the popular music man is ready
70 take up where he left off
Henry King or no Henry King!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-25
Ginny Quits Kay!

Lovely Ginny Simms. singing
actress and featured soloist the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-04
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Statistics are never what
you might cali entertaining.
but just bear with US mo-
ment, please.
There are now more mo-
torboats putting around
United States waters than
ever before in history.
According to some dusty tabu-
lations just compiled by the US.
customs, there are presently
800. 1913 numbered motorboats on
the roster.
Numbered motorboats - out
boards. modest auxiliary sail
boats. cruisers and a small per-
centage Of small fishboats and
commercial vessels - have been
increasing by remarkable jumps
during the past few years.
There have been almost 5000
new ones added already this
year,
New York area land little
wonder) is the biggest motor
boat port. having almost $4,000
registrations. That couldn't
mean much except that repre-
sents a whopping gain of 1000
motorboats in the last three
years alone.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-04

q trusted 1flenu 10 run the
The dropping of Gano Dunn.
who overestimated the ability of
the steel industry to supply both
defense and civilian needs. was
a move designed to placste the
White House clique. II was an
nouneed that Dunn resigned be-
cause OF the pressure of private
business, but the resignation"
was a surprise to him. Next TO
60 was c. w. Kellogg, of the
Edison Electric institute.
Without any publicity the
OPMers adopted a ruling that
paid representatives Of trade as
sociations were ineligible as
members of the defense orgsni-
nation. Now the pink slip has
been handed to Walter X. Tower
of the Iron and Steel institute.
Several other representatives OF
outside organizations will be re-
leased in an attempt TO appease
critics.
Still the New Dealers are not
satisfied. They are counting on
the Truman committee investi-
eating national defense TO fur
nish them with fresh ammunition
for use against the OPMers-
That group already has lined up
with Secretary Ickes in con-
demning private aluminium inter-
ests (Alcosl for sponsoring the
Stettinius statement that there
would be no shortage Of this key
metal. They now are fixing their
sights on Knudsen's associates
with the steel. shipping. railroad
and automobile industries.
Price FiSer Leon Henderson
appears to be pursuing an incon-
sistent policy with respect 10 the
increasing cost OF heavy goods
and articles which the mass Of
consumers buys.
Leon has cracked down hard
on such defense requirements as
steel. lumber. zinc, copper and
wool. The prices in these lines
have been held firm by his
threats and activity. Despite
shortages and zooming demands
for these things. they have made
only slight increases since the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-04
MR.. FIXIT
He Fixes Things

To receive attention In this col
umn letters must give name ana
address OF writer only Initials
will be published when requested
Mr.. Fixit: Il there an actress
nv the name Of Osa Massens
Also what l. the meaning Of the
word lnoun1 alb: And il there
n fish called the MARLIN
CHARLES W.
There IL an actress by that
name. An alb Is a type Of
vestment worn in certain cere-
monies Of the Roman Catholic
and some Anglican churches. A
marlin il a large fish related 10
the sailfish and spearfish.
Mr.. Fixit: Could you please
tell me where I could have n
pressure cooker tested To see N
IL registers correctly:
q. r. H.. PUYALLUP.
You can take the pressure
gauge TO the Paramount Supply
Co, 1886 Pacific Ave. In Taco
ma. The testing can be done
while you wait
MIR. Fisit: Il II compulsory
for a woman 10 give her full
age and birth date on drivers
license application or IL II all
right to give the age rs legal"
like on an application for a
marriage license? READER.
The license information with
out exact age does not make a
very good description in case
the license is stolen and used by
another person or the owner of
II herself is picked up on the
highway and her license ex-
ahmed. But if n woman really
wants to make an issue of her
age, the state patrol will yield
and let her call 1t legal.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-04
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven Of
these test questions Turn 10
woman's page for the answers.
1. The lsdybird Is bird,
beetle or fish?
>. Name the former emperor
OF a world power who died June
4. 1871.
5. Who is the Coordinstor OF
Commercial and Cultural Re
lstions between the American
republics. In the national de-
Tense program
4. For what did Sir Galshad
conduct = successful search
s. Which case element
was detected on the sun before
being discovered on earth.
6. The Liberty Bell is in
Faneuil hall. Boston: Indepen-
dence hall. Philadelphia: or the
National museum, Washington.
d. c.?
Z. Which three horse races
did Whirlaway win TO earn the
mythical Triple Crown ,"
8. Where are the postage
stamps Of the United states
manufactured >
2. What orator argued the
Dsrthmout college CASE
10. Which two important ma
lions fought The Hundred
Years war ,"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-04

beginning of the war in Septem-
Der. 1899. Except indirectly. as
in the purchase Of automobiles,
homes. refrigerators. radios, etc,
price movements in this field
have comparatively slight effect
on the average buyer.
Meanwhile. the level OF COM
modities. especially food. has
scared with hardly a peep out Of
Henderson. He has seemed to be
looking deliberately the other
way. notwithstanding growing
evidence that some boosts have
been due 10 speculative rather
than normal economic factors.
Two reasons are advanced unof-
ficislly for Icons apparent in
difference to the skyrocketing of
consumers costs.
The first is that the admins
tration aims TO keep the farmers
happy so as TO reconcile them 10
its foreign policy. The second is
that the commodity markets
have been underpriced. and can
stand a touch of initiation bet
ter than can the products needed
for tanks. planes. wsrships, etc.
Anglo-U. $. reaction apparent
" has disabused Berlin Of any
belief that the NsZis can create
goodwill in the two conservative
countries by attacking Stains
Soviet German representative
here don't have 10 voice their
disappointment Fallen faces re-
fleet their chsgrin.
Nevertheless. der fuehrer's
strategy has set in motion sub
conscious undercurrents which
threaten the achievement Of ma
tional unity. This has become
the topic Of earnest discussion
in White House and Capitol Hill
circles. Washington entertains
a fear that sympathy for the
Soviet. based on realistic ap-
praissl Of Moscow's possible
contribution 10 the defeat Of
Germany will have q disturbing
effect. II may enable Com
munist trouble makers 10 pene-
trsts labor. civic. economic and
fraternsl orgsniZau tons under
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-04

the Euiss Of common cause.
II IS too much 70 hope that they
will abandon completely their
subversivs activities. Their on
tree viii be easier 4 the hand
shake with Stain results IN a
stoppsge ~ strikes hindering
national defense.
On the other hand. Anglo
L. S. association with the So
Wet, even as a mere war meas
ure. undoubtedly viii encourage
Delivers in a fascist and more
centralized form OF government
here. These viii demand strong
action 10 prevent the temper
airy association from becoming
more than a platonic friendship.
Thus may be sccentusted the
movement for complete federal
ization which has been gaining
momentum ever since the 1883
crisis.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-04
Army Opportunity

The army of democratic United States must be demo-
cratic army That doesn't mean undiscplined army,
which is contradiction in terms. Ii army in
which opportunity is open to all in proportion to ability.
by of Old School Ties won't do today The United
States army has faced that of problem at
least not to anything like the extent Nevertheless
it is good to opportunity broadened still Eig
bty for the officer candidate schools opening July has
been widened to include officers and enlisted
who will have served six months the date of opening
of the That means that every who was in
the last JAN eligible apply that in turn
seectees who indicted in the latter of last
Under the former rule these just too late to be
eligible.
The United States army wants the most capable officers
II get. The way TO get them is TO open the to
ability wherever il may be found.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-04
PULSE OF
THE PU B.LIC
WAVES SARCASTIC

Editor. The Times: Yes. We
can aid the USSR very materi-
ally. Let rs send over our
economic experts, who have
pulled us out Of depression. by
the simple expedient Of 'srtifi-
cial scarcity Also. we may
spare a few private contractors.
who will put Russia on her feet
for a small consideration
say, 300 per cent profit. We
have hair yigor statesmen 10
teach Russia military technique.
and war correspondents to lie
the enemy into temporary or
permanent paralysis"
MELVIN SUTTEN.
RI. ?. Shelton. Wash
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-04

OF operating under the dictates Of Germany should
control the seas Our nsstenee is that Americans be
enabled 20 20 about their business when where and
they fit So again stand beside England with all
our resources. and all strength.
mo nation fight nation in modern
fare and win. provided fully prepared. and
untedly determined in purpose. In preparation
for modern warfare. three elements necessary:
INFLAMMATION. petroleum, and morale. America is
supreme in the first two. Morale is apt to be transit
tory eyanescent and therefore a vulnerable point.
Preservation of freedom of the individual determines
defensive and offensive actions and stake the
present issue This freedom. the press of America
prepare to defend with all its might
THE speaker listed the first ten amendments the fed
era constitution embracing the so-caed bill of rights
He went on:
"Of all these. freedom of speech is the most i'm
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-04
HOROSCOPE
FRIDAY, July 4

Benefic aspects dominate to-
day which should be memora bic
for the spirit Of national unity.
II Is a date favorable for writ
ing and speech-making.
Heart and Home: Under this
configuration good news from
loved ones or family reunions
are likely TO be general. This
should be fortunate day for
the head OF the household who
will incline toward optimism In
the face of depressing expert
ences. The stars stimulate hope
and increase faith in the ulti-
mate results Of the war as Ii
extends its terrible influences
toward the United States which
now will he deeply involved in
the conflict. There IL a sign
read as warning Of deception
on the part of q foreign power.
Business Affairs: Although
agriculture /. under a promis-
ing aspect dissatisfaction among
farmers is forecast as the sum-
mer advances. The demand for
food will affect our commerce
fsvorsbly and business in gene
raj will be profitable.
Persons whose birthdate IL il
have the augury of year of
prosperity. Ambitions will be
realized II opportunities for
success are recognized.
Children born on this day
probably will he lucky all
through their careers. A kindly,
equsble disposition as well as
keen mentality are likely at
tributes
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-04
(EDITORIALl

NEWSPAPER publishers, executives and editors
won't TO express themselves regularly and forcefuy
the necessity OF free press democratic country like
the United States of America On OCCASION however il
takes layman business executive. TO put forth in tre
phrase and powerful illustration the sefame expression
OF principle Two days such a layman developed his
views the subject in characteristic style He Reese
H. Taylor, president of the Union Oil Co His sounding
board the annual convention of the Pacific Adyer
Using Clubs association at Santa Barbara. Calf.
Importance of the press in economic system and
the responsibility faces in national crisis
the keynotes of this outstanding address Because the
subject matter deals vitality with the future Of these United
States liberal quotations from are herewith presented
for the information of the reader His remarks belong
to the public well TO the press
Wars when stripped of their emotion are economic"
said Mr. Taylor in part I'VE do not welcome the thought
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world but they champion their civic bettement and pro
tect them from themselves.
This Is time for close cooperation between al
advertising media. Should free press go every form Of
eXpression-radio. bllboards magazines direct mail
would meet the fate
SUMMING up. the business executive declared
= Eternal vigilance. close cooperation. and strong
courageous action should 90 long way toward maintain
ing and guaranteeing free press in nation.
The end point Of all current thought. then must
he freedom of the press, preservation of individual
rights within our country, and maintenance of free
dom of the without. With these accomplished.
We can pass to our children the freedom have
known. and never be said that sidetracked
precious heritage"
Thus Mr. Taylor has presented succinctly. clearly and
vigorously message the freedom of the press that will
win paudits from every rghhnkng patriotic American.
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portan Without il. all other liberties would be quickly
usurped by tyrants and would lapse into a tofali-
tartan form of government. where individual liberty
would Immediately vanish. Therefore. il is the duty
Of every factor Of economy TO help maintain a
free press. In doing they only safeguard the
rights Of the people but they insure their right
TO continued existence
Pointing out that subyersive elements it helps TO
keep the solvent acceeraes free competitive
prise and aids in improving standard of living TAYLOR
said advertising along with free press the con-
nua object of attack He added that no dictator ever
feasible
THE free press is right emphasized Taylor 1T is
essential. and must be maintained long il honest
~ and fully pubczes the views of ali of the people, and
Is worthy of its great responsibilities Newspapers
not only make Americans the best informed people
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-04
TOWNSEND INDICATED

Editor, The Times: News re-
ports from Washington credits
Stacy May. chief Of OPMs
Bureau OF Research and sta
tistics, as saying that the
United States must spend $40
900 900 900 a year on arms pro-
duction 10 insure the defeat Of
the Axis powers. This is a pro-
gram for total destruction.
Nevertheless. TO date. | have
heard OF no university profess
sor, economic specialist. or tax
expert, attacking this program
as being financially or eeonomi-
cally impossible.
For several years, DR.. Francis
f. Townsend has been advocat-
ing that America invest ap-
proximately $4,000. 900 900 an
nually in scientific psy-as-
you-go constructive program Of
voluntary retirement pensions
IN all citizens so years old and
over. so that every American
may enjoy happiness. security.
and national prosperity: IN Gre
ate Christian example Of
economic progress. peace. and
abundance that all mankind may
eventually desire. However, Or.
Townsend was promptly brand
ed a dangerous "crackpot" by
our wiseaeres. They attacked
his plan as being Enthusiastically
unsound and impossible: that
IL would bring about complete
economic COLLAPSE. national
bankruptcy. etc.
II the war has done nothing
else, 1t has completely vindi-
Gated Or. Townsend and his
Humanitarian plan and definite
~ repudisted his biased critics.
IRVING E. PIERCE.
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A THANK YOt-

Editor The Times. Whereas
your newspaper has been 50
very considerate and generous
in your press notices. The Dis
trict Convention Of the Scan
dinavian Fraternity Of America:
BE IL therefore resolved"
That We the officers, delegates,
and members OF District lodge
No. 7 in convention assembled
take this occasion 10 express
our thanks for the courtesies ex-
tended 10 US during this session.
THELMA LUNDBERG.
EDWARD F. NORDQUIST,
ANTHONY J. DREYER,
NELS ?. JOHNSON.
Resolutions Committee
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-04

June Il, which was run under a
Moscow, Ida, date line and re-
ferrlng TO one Douglas Howell.
who was arrested and held for
preliminary trial in district
court on charges Of robbery.
The youth was accused of rob
bine Moscow theater owner
Of $500.
We would like 10 point out
the hoy in question is not our
son, nor is he any relation to
us. Our son is chief clerk in a
CCC camp at Winona, Mimi,
and was at home with us during
the week of June 1921. His
visit home was the first time
away from camp since last
September. Please publish this
and oblige.
WILLIAM A. HOWEI L.
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WOULD CORRECT impress
SION MADE BY NEWS
ARTICLE

Editor The Times: Due 10
the nature Of this letter. 1t
would be we'll 10 give our names
before getting into the main
story. We are William A.
Howell. wife. Florence, and
son, Douglas. We are now max
ing our home in Hon. Ark. but
were residents Of Tacoma from
1929 until 1898. Ny wife and
myself and our son have many
friends in Tacoma and il Is for
them this article IS intended.
Referring TO an article in Ia
coma newspapers on or about
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-04

Puget Sound customs district
is next-and that is something.
Not only are there. some 90
600 motorboat> hereabouts now
Just take a moment IN digest
that staggering statistic, sir)
hut We have enjoyed truly
notable gain Of almost 1900
motOrboats during the last three
years.
No other port or section Of the
country Except New York.
which is a freak in more ways
than onel can equal either that
gratifying number of boats or
those great gains. The putt
putting Puget Saunders are alb
solutely tops. We've been saying
so for years sir
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An Inside Picture of Finon.
II u IL / ciul and Political America
By RAY TUCKER

WESTINGHOUSE clash between OPMerS and those
Dealers who seeking complete control over this
national defense agency is nearing showdown. The
Knudsenes have lodged a Knockout blow by some fast
footwork, but in days President Roosevelt has
been giving more attentive ear to pleas that ne name
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-04

Let to that, in their hour
of need, America could not supply them with equipment
worthy of their courage-Sydney Hman, director labor
division, OPM.
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Sweden, on the Delaware river.
A favorite story about him is
that, in reply to public criticism,
he once tried" himself, acting
as defendant. prosecutor and