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Evening star., 1942-11-14

al Y. WOIh 1Ol 1lOtIl1IlS. Tidy ulOIlQ
Massey, who also was working for
nothing (and will be in the Cana
dian Army soon) regarded Bogey
with serious mein. yeah. Bogey,"
he said. For nothing. And, old
boy, you're worth every cent of it,"
AS owner Of a theater-bar in
"Coney Island" Caesar Romero was
the victim of a movie riot. He was
slugged by nearly every roughhouse
stunt man in Hollywood. II think
Jimmy Dundee packs better punch
than any of the other boys" re-
marked Romero, limping to the side
lines. . Spike Jones and his band,
hottest thing jitterbugs have seen
In long time they did that rau-
cous recording of THE Feuhrer's
Face') have checked in at Warmers
to do their stuff in Lucky Stars"
If you're an addict of better things
in music, this item is mere pitter-
patter, but to thousands of hep
cats who follow that kind of alleged
harmony it's real flash news.
Because of "sick dolls" editorials
throughout the land, the Victory
Committee has warned bond-troup-
ing stars to hush up about ailments
suffered en- route. Nevertheless,
Linda Darnell, Gene Tierney and
Bette Davis are under orders of
their respective physicians to make
no more excursions for months to
come. Veronica Lake, who slipped
from 104 to 81 pounds, has gone to
Seattle to join her husband, Capt.
John Detlie, before starting work
two weeks hence on 80 Proudly We
Hail" Bette is still reclining in
Laguna, her condition much more
serious than Hollywood friends sus-
pect.
Trouble for Benny.
Jack Bennys "The Meanest Man
in the World" has slipped into the
jinx category at Twentieth Century,
Fox. First of all, Benny refused to
do it on the eve of starting unless
the script was made funnier. That
prescription was filled-or sup
posedly SO. After the last scene was
filmed and the picture assembled
and screened, it was ordered back
for three weeks of retakes. Too
much Rochester, it was hinted.
Ernst Lubitsch was brought in to re-
wise the directing job originally
handled by Sidney Lanfield.
A modest gent, Lubitsch accepted
with the understanding that he
would get no screen credit.
Few fans ever remember his name,
but Kurt Katch is the nice, little
bald-headed fellow who always plays
the meanest kind of Nazis. He's
very serious and concerned these
days Peter Lore asked him why.
"Education." Kurt said. "Educa-
ton. Worried about my boys edu-
cation. You don't understand the
problems of father, Peter" Agreed
Peter: Il guess not. Hold old is your
boy?' Replied Kurt, with sigh:
Eight days"
Evening star., 1942-11-14
More One.Reelers

Bill Stern, famous sports reporter
and broadcaster, has signed a new
contract as commentator on Colum-
bias World of Sports series. His
first picture under the new deal is
"Trotting Kings" a new story OF
the making of champions, filmed
at the Walnut Hall Farms in Ken
lucky, released during the past
week. "The Shovel and Rake Golf
er," featuring John Montague, will
follow shortly.
Evening star., 1942-11-14
Now 'Miserables'

Twentieth Century-Fox plans to
Aim Victor Hugo's. LES Miser--
ables" under the, new title Jean
Valjean," with Mary Anderson and
Laird Cregar co-starred Mary
Anderson, with New York stage and
considerable Hollywood experience,
will have the role of Cosette, and
Cregar will play Javert. William
Perlberg will produce. 49,.
Evening star., 1942-11-14

expand the ad-
ventures of the
t wo Columbus
(Ohio) girls who
came to Green
Wich Will a g e
New York, seek
Ing careers.
If tn e studio
had any difficult
ty it was prob
ably m a k / n g
Rosalind Russell
a plain and un-
sought species of
the feminine as
q contrast to the
blond and lovely
Evening star., 1942-11-14
Debut by Comedian
Red Cross Picks Wiman.

Marty May, Broadway comedian,
currently scoring success in George
Abbott's play, Best Foot Forward"
has been added to the cast of Para
mounts Salute for Three" which
Ralph Murphy will direct.
This will be Mays initial screen
appearance. Palamount's deal with
him carries options for other films.
Evening star., 1942-11-14
Another Mauahan

Paramount is planning early pro-
duction Of w. Somerset Maugham's
best seller, '"The Hour Before Dawn"
Richard Arlington, English writer
who authored Death Of a Hero" and
"Al Men Are Enemies" is preparing
q screen treatment.
Evening star., 1942-11-14
To Write and Produce

Seton I. Miller, one Of Hollywood's s
leading screen writer's, today was
signed to . writer producer contract
by Paramount. Miller wrote such
hits as "G-Men," THE Sea Hawk"
and The Adventures of Robin
HoSa."
Evening star., 1942-11-14
Der Feuhrer's Face Band
To Make Movie Debut Soon
Humphrey Bogart Jokes
About Wage Ceiling Giving
Him Nothing for Effort
BY HAROLD HEFFERNAN.

HOLLYWOOD-Their not-too-p personal affairs:
Film
smiling family experienced since the
bank closings of
working for free last week Humphrey Bog bit
yeah said
Commerce nothing Art with pure
Evening star., 1942-11-14
My Sister Eileen Filled
With Hilarious Incident
Movie Made From Play
Stars Rosalind Russell;
Janet Blair Featured
BY ANDREW r. KELLEY.

sister Eileen which opened yesterday the Earle
screen is of the seasons est
s'tuaeion T which might make the win Hays office blush
Chodorov which in turn based
ckenney Max Gordon who produced
all of the salvh hunor
Evening star., 1942-11-14

my SISTER Columbia Pic
lures production based upon the stage play
BY Joseph Fields and Jerome Chodorov
Directed by Alexander Hall. Adapted from
the stories by Ruth McKenney. Starring
Evening star., 1942-11-14

tOo"111Cu dtf O1 UIIe Salty IIU1IIUT OF
the footlight script, but with the
resources of Hollywood was able to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-06
In Deadly Earnest

The fuel oil conservation program is serious matter. The sooner every house. holder who uses oil gets that through his head, the better his chance for noder- ately comfortable winter. There is no guaranty of a 65-degree temperature
 The oil ration will be designed to give that temperature to a properly prepared building, capable Of keeping neat m ana cold out. But there will be no sympathy --or fuel oil-wasted on householders who have to use oil but are too lethargic to plug the holes and leaks in their build ings.
 Moreover, one must not be over-opti- rnistic about that plan to increase the value of coupons if it gets over-cold, or about permission to use coupons in ad- vance of their normal due date. There will be just so much oil to meet all needs. When it's gone, there won't be any more.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-06
Can Accomplish Much

There's opportunity ahead for the Ke- publicans of Connecticut. In the forth coming legislative session they'll control both houses, something they haven't done in a long time. For that matter neitner party has had real legislative control since the halcyon days of J. Henry Rora. back. But next year it'll be different ana there should be no excuses offered on the score of divided strength in the Senate and House,
 It will be interesting to note how the Republicans will tackle the minor court problem. Here is the classic example or a much maligned piece of legislation, ac- claimed by both Democrats and Republi- cans, but always gingerly handled when it came right down to actual passage of law that would take away from the Leg islature It's age-old privilege of distriput,. ing patronage. We can't help but reel that here is golden opportunity for the COP.
 Of course, there are other things, too, that the Republicans can do next year, over and above keeping this state on the war basis that Gov. Robert A. Hurley has achieved. We don't need to enumerate too many of them. Court reform IS eX- ltremely Important, we think. Certainly it's something in which Democrats would % along with the Republicans, for the simple reason that they espoused the re- form in their party platform this fall ana it would be foolish of them to go counter to the majority side on their own recom- mendations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-06
In Today's Mail

sources of increase in our national income which can be most effec- lively reached by Sales Tax. This increase in income has accumulated through rapidly rising wages which are now competing to raise the pric- es of our diminishing stock of con- sumer goods. Only by drawing off this surplus purchasing power either by taxes or by savings can we hope to control the rising demands for goods. This particular source of imitation is not reached by the recent stabilization program which Congress has just passed. This program. more over. still con- tains within itself the active caus- es of imitation because 1t largely leaves to the President the extent to which the farm prices and wages may be stabilized or controlled.
 Apparently the politicians would prefer to see the people more severe ly burdened by an inflationary rise in prices rather than to attack di- rectly the cause of these rising pric. es. We believe that the politicians. both within and without Congress, are mistaken in assuming that they
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-06
George M. Conan

The death of George M. Conan yester- day does not seem just the passing of an other great snowman; but more particu- larly the passing of a truly great Amer ican. In song and dance and all man. ner of show business for more than fifty years George Conan was a flag waver. He played up his country at every conceiv- able chance, but he never seemed to over do the sentimentality attached. That was because Mir. Conan was genuine what the youngsters would call regular guy,
 It is difficult to evaluate the special qualities of character of the late George M, Conan, It is likewise hard to write "the late George M. Cohan." We can think of no greater tribute to truly great American and exponent of the art of light entertainment than his swan song now being sung by James Cagney in the Spir- tied and splendid motion picture, Yankee Doodle Dandy" When George M. joined the other three Cohans certain type of entertainment came into vogue, and the Four CohanS always clicked, as many in our own city remember from old the atrical days at Jacques. In this picture you get very good idea of what the real George was and did, from his early days in vaudeville to later years W@en he played the understanding father stn "Ah Wilderness" and the president of the United States in his last great stage Suc5 cess, "Id Rather Be Right"
 One did not think of George Conan as getting old His spirit and pep were unique. He introduced Q type of singing and acting that has not been duplicated, the nearest approach to 1t, the acting of the creator of the role of George Conan in the screen story of his life. He was an entertainer who could make you laugh and fill you with patriotism. He caught the public in World War with his popu- lar marching song, "Over There" har- monized on a military bugle call, He de-, lighted his public with Mary is Grand old Name," "1'm Yankee Doodle Dandy" She's Grand Old Flag" when most of us were very young or as the say ing goes, before our time. And they are still sung,
 "There goes George M, Cohan," some one was heard to remark, It might have been as he was walking along Fifth Ave nue or in the lobby of hotel. Every head turned to see well and snappily ureSSeu IIdLl VI Atit0euC yeas, AN 14.S 4S tions, no mannerisms. It was just the great man himself, George M, one of the finest showmen of the last half century and over; man who stuck to what he knew how to do, sing, dance and enter tain, with a one-sided smile, leaning on his cane, playing to the boxes and to the gallery, who could mimic president without malice, and one who, incidentally got the congressional medal for services rendered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-06

New Britain plans an expansion of its present water supply. And despite every thing that Is being said these days about increasing bonded indebtedness of mu- nicipalities the Common Council over there has voted authorization for $2o0,- 900 water bond issue, In addition $lll,- GOO will be sought from the federal gov ernment. That's the way Waterbury went about extending It's water supplies up in the Morris hills and If we recall correctly the project occasionally has been suo- jected to criticism. Incidentally when New Britain does reach out for additional water 1t comes over near Waterpury TOT it's planned to sink wells in Bristol near the Wolcott town line. An adequate wa ter supply is good selling point for any community. Without it towns are bound to suffer in many different ways. AS an investment we don't doubt but what wa terbury's water-works today are worth many times the amount put into 1t, ln- cluding interest paid out on bonds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-06
A Thought for Today
Down But Not Out

James A. Farley, the most astute and capable politician in the Democratic Par ty today, refuses to be counted out. Sad dened, disappointed, but not discouraged by Tuesdays outcome MT, Farley prompt lv has checked all rumorS that he's through as party leader, He has no in- tention of reSigning his post as chairman of the Democratic Party of New York ana his current tenure of office does not eX- pire until April, l944,
 All of which means that MT, Farley, who administered fairly SubStantlaI beating to the New Deal forces in New York State when he had his own candl- date nominated for governor, Will be very much in the Democratic picture up to and including the preliminarieS for the national convention of 1944. Of course the war may provide interference for best laid plans of men and politicians before then, but if all goes well that convention will mark MT. FarleyS most supreme et- fort.
 At this writing we wouldn't class him as a presidential nominee candidate, put he certainly has high hopes Of dlrecting the party towards the candidate. It may be that Tuesdays defeat, which was not confined to the Farley bailiwick alone, will benefit him, for Democrats are gong to do considerable casting about for like ly talent in the next two years. And Such caoting about isn't necessarily going to be in Washington or the immediate vi- cinity of the White House, The Farley star after Tuesday, may be said to pc dimmed, but far from obscured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-06

After the first disastrous defeats in the SolomonS, Admiral Hal sey was placed in command-it is hoped not too late.
 U. s. SOLDIERS
 U, $. FARMERS
 Forthright Senator Charley Me- Nary comes from oregon, where the farmers have had lot of trouble this year getting men to pick their fruit and harvest their wheat.
 So McNary wrote to Secretary of War Stimson pointing out that there were two Army cantonments in oregon, that 1t might be an excellent thing for the nations food supply and for national CO., operation generally If some of the soldiers were given furloughs and allowed to help oregon farmers with their crops.
 Secretary of War Stimson wrote back rather tartly that VNAUtCkS VI tAAG Ss Ss <AseAy tssssA to work at war, and that the idea was preposterous.
 A little later Senator McNary the way American soldiers in Eng land had taken time to help Eng lish farmers harvest crops. So he wrote Stimson again.
 'sThe work of our men in training for war must be shot to pieces in England" McNary said. ! ''in view of the fact that Ameri- can soldiers are working In the harvest fields"
 The Secretary of War replied Q little lamely that if American troops in England were working in the harvest fields, they were doing 1t on their own time. But he welcomed no more suggestions about helping farmers here at home,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-06

which it finds itself today because religion and the church have failed The very factt hat we are fight ing for certain things today is be- cause the teachings of the church have led us to see that these things are of supreme worth. It is true that nations long exposed to the in- fiuence of the Christian gospel are now engaged in war. but the church in recent generations has been foremost in protesting the iniquity of war. We are fighting today not because the church has failed, but because it's teachings have been un- needed and men have persisted in courses of action which have made war inevitable.
 We cannot have the benefits of civilization for long without Chris tian faith to support them.
 All Rights Reserved - Babson
 Newspaper Syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-06

We don't think that any city board should attempt to tell anyone, whether a city employe or not, whether or not they are permitted to be present at Finance Board meetings held for the purpose of drawing up the city's budget. As mat ter of fact we often think that more pro- gress could be made with attendance at Such meetings of those most vitally af, fected Of course they are represented by the various members of the board, other city officials, and department heaos called in from time to time. But some times the wage-warner has different ap- proach to budgetary problem than the boss and it's worth considering
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-06
PUBLIC OPINION DESPITE THE S0FTNEss OF CONGRESS IS FULLY AROUSED TO THE
 VITAL IMPORTANCE OF
 WINNING THE WAR
Hartford, Conn.
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Hartford, Conn.
 November {, i942 Editor of The Democrat:
 The response to our recent Let ters on Democracy at War" con- vinces us that our readers are wil- ling to go the limit on war tough ness. They are thoroughly disgust ed by the softness of Congress in playing politics as usual in relation to the most vital matters of war taxation and control of prices and wages. The public is becoming more and more bitter at the political pressures exerted by the Farm and Labor Blocs to make the war a means of higher profit to them selves.
 Public opinion. as indicated by the Gallup polls, has been ahead in rec cent months of the political inter pretations of 1t. It does not need to be aroused. It is not indifferent to the gravity of the situation. It is. however, waiting impatiently to follow dictatorship in war of con- sistent, dynamic and courageous quality. It is baking at political pettifogging and self-seeking. It wants to win the war In the short- est possible time at whatever equal sacrifices and burdens may be laid upon us. It realizes that the costs and the sacrifices will be high. It is only insisting that they shall not be softened in favor of one political group as against another.
 It may be too early. as yet. to predict what the amended income tax bill will finally produce. It Is now in conference between the Sen. ate and the House. But up to date the bill gives every indication of a determination by Congress not 10 impose tax on that greatest of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-06

Furthermore, the JapS have de- veloped small air bases all over the Pacific, so that almost every little island is 6 stationary air plane carrier.
 Meanwhile, the American Navy has been operating on the old- fashioned rules of warfare, the Qulvalent of the French tac- ties when they still put their faith In the Maginot Line.
 Naval officers back from the Solomons point out that if we could once get the Japs out in the fashioned line of battle, with all our battleships, cruisers, carriers and destroyers operating as Q unit, the enemy would be licked, However, the JapS don't fight in this antiquated Battle of Jutland style, The last thing they want Is to face our fleet in full formation, Their tactics are to isolate small groups of American vessels, pop them off before help can come, thus gradually whittle down the U. s. fleet.
 FIRST SOLOMoNS DEFEAT
 For instance, when the Japs dodged into the Solomons on the night of August 9, they had only two cruisers and four destroyers. This was such an insignificant force compared with the Ameri- can armada which lay guarding our transports that the U. s. com mander never dreamed they would have the nerve to attack.
 Yet they did, and sank about
 three times their weight. They
 did 1t by perfectly timed, per- fectly executed strategy. Their
 ship closed in on ours and
 opened firing at exactly the right minute. It was their clock
 work precision, plus nerve, plus
 our stupidity, which caused our
 defeat.
 In contrast, American senior of- ficers are accustomed to operating with big fleets and according to long established rules of warfare. Peacetime naval maneuvers were largely a matter of routine. Every one knew pretty well what the "enemy" fleet was going to do; and If the "enemy" commander made an unexpected move, fre- Quently he was criticized among his fellow officers.
 HALSEY'S ATTACK
 For instance. fiery Admiral Will liam F. Halsey, new commander of the fleet at the Solomons, once commanded a destroyer squadron in peacetime naval maneuvers and received an order to attack, sim ulating battle conditions.
 Halsey laid down a smoke screen and ordered his destroyers full speed ahead, dashing among the "enemy" cruisers. Later he was ordered up before board of in- quiry on the grounds that he had needlessly risked naval property by dashing full speed through a cruiser squadron. Before pro- ceedings started, Halsey was asked if he wanted an officer from the Judge Advocate Generals office to defend him. He said he would present his own defense. The de- fense was:
 T was ordered to attack. T attacked"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-06
Subsidy

Leon Henderson, who according to Washington reports is being shouldered gradually onto the sidelines, still con finues to come up with hard common sense. For example, there is his approach N the matter of an increase in crude oil prices.
 Why, asks Mr. Henderson, raise the price of all crude oil in order 70 encour- age exploration of new fields? why no' zsIhsidize the exploration, and hold gen. z<al prices down? This seems sound. II .s..,de oil prices are too low, raise them. ant don't pierce the ceilings on an ex- HAnxnxxR iss11a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-06

a. Which President issued the first Thanksgiving day proclama- tions When will Thanksgiving be celebrated this yeare
 A. On October 3, 1863. President Lincoln set aside the last Thursday in November for Thanksgiving and that day was observed until 1889 when President Roosevelt changed it to the third Thursday in the month. This year Thanksgiving will be moved back to the traditional last Thursday, November 26.
 o. When was the body of John Paul Jones brought to Annapolisp
 A. In 1918. It was inferred tenn. porarily until the beautiful crypt in the Naval Academy was com pleted.
 O.. Which exerts q greater press ure at a fifty-foot depth, fresh or salt waterp .rg...
 A. Pressure in fresh water at fifty feet Is 2l.7 pounds per square inch, and the pressure in average sea water Is 22,2 pounds.
 e. Was Horace Tabor U, s. senatorp Did he own a silver mine?
 A. He was elected as Q Republi- can to the U. s. senate to i'll the vacancy caused by the resignation of Henry M. Teller, and served from January 27 to March 3. 1883, He was not a candidate for reelection. Tn 1878 with some partners he found a rich deposit of silver in Colorado. later known as Little Pittsburg Mine" and became wealthy. However. he died in pow erty.
 e. Does the idiom "laugh it off" oc:ur in Shakespeare's worksp
 A, No, In "Othello," Act ". Scene 1, is the line. 'Now he denies it fiatly and laughs 1t out"
 e. What is the meaning of the
 A. It is of Teutonic origin, and means refuge in battle" e. Why did Ginny simms leave Kay Kyser's bands
 A. To broadcast on a program of her own and to try for leading lady roles in motion pictures.
 EDITORS NOTE-H you are
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 AGENTS" address F. M. Kirby, Department 2-100, Waterbury
 Democrat Service Bureau, 1913
 Thirteenth St., Washington, ID. C., with IS cents to cover postage.