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Evening star., 1942-02-15
10000 {. {. {. Boys
Now Aiding Army
In Work al Camps
Number to Be Doubled
Soon, OfficioIs Soy;
323,000 in Corps

With the war advancing into Its
third month, fewer than 10000 OF
the 323, 900 Civilian Conservation
Corps enrollees have been shifted
to . full wartime basis, 1t was
said yesterday at c. G. G. head
quarters.
These youths stationed at armed
posts are assisting in construction
Of parachute fields, tank target
ranges, military roads and in clear
ing areas for maneuvers, 1t was
stated.
Inquiries received at headquarters,
1t was added, indicate an addi-
tional 100 companies. or approx
mately $4,000 to 10000 men. soon
will be assigned to military posts
In strategic areas.
Emphasizing that "the c. G. c.
Is the largest single labor force
in the Nation today, with its own
transportation facilities and tools
to work with" headquarters at
taches said they noted an incraas-
ing trend toward greater utiliza-
ton Of c. G. G. enrollees BY armed
establishments as an essential war
time adjunct.
II Biggest Age Group.
Less than Is per cent OF the
323, 900 enrollees are subject to the
Army draft, 1t was said
The corps peacetime activities,
such as work along soil conserva-
Evening star., 1942-02-15

ton, wildlife and forest protection
lines, are being gradually shifted
to war tasks q calls are made for
use Of it, camp personnel. attaches
stated.
OF the s22,ss7 G. G. G. enronees.
charts show ~. .426 came from cities
and towns and 1So.511 or $50 per
cent of the total. from farms and
villages. The age brackets, G. G. @.
omcials said, are as follows:
Age l7-l42,563: age lS-77, 7,884:
age 1o+6,54S: age 20-27, ,o75; age
2l-l5,767; age 22-e,400; age a.
2,411; unspecifled, 100.
Many Underweight 1T Start.
A majority Of the G. G. c. youths
are ineligible for the armed services
on entrance, in most cases because
they are underweight. Their rec
ords show an average weight Of 13e
pounds at enrolment and 40
pounds at discharge.
They come to US underweight
and retarded by some physical dis
abilities which We are able to REM
edy," an ofI1cial said. Regularity
Of food. sleep and hard work con-
verts them into . tough, healthy
OUTFIT"
Continuing, this oincial said:
"Inasmuch - a per cent Of the
enrollees are In the 17-year-ase
bracket, they come to US lacking
experience in industrial or agricul-
tural services and further handi-
capped at that age by being unable
to pass Army physical requirements.
What is the Nation going to do with
that large group, $4,000, II the
c. c. c. Is abolished? We have the
technical supervision and the tools
to do a war adjunct job, which
somebody must do.
Work Must Be Done.
"As We see 1t, there are only two
alternatives to continuation of the
C. c. c. One is for armed estab-
lishments to have necessary labor
work dsne by private contract with
its consequent displacement Of
skilled laborers, 50 badly needed in
all sections Of the country; the Sec
ond alternative Is to have soldiers
do these jobs, which would definitely
retard their training for combat
service"
What happens to the c. c. C.
enrollee on his discharge?
IF he isn't drafted into the armed
services" c. c. c. ofhcial an
swered, ''he gets q job In industry
or agriculture by virtue Of the train
: ing received In c. c. c. He has
become physically hardened, and
thus is Of greater value to the war
effort"
Evening star., 1942-02-15

Insignia and all other necessary
regulation equipment. Through
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are qualified to suggest and COM
plete ALL your immediate uniform
needs. Our expert filters assure
you of perfect appearance.
Evening star., 1942-02-15
K. of G. Council to Hold
Mortqoqe-Burninq Fete

State and national Knights of
Columbus officials will attend a
mortgage-burning ceremony by the
Rev. Charles o. Rosensteel Council
at BIS pm. Tuesday at Rosensteel
Hall, Forest Glen, Md.
The affair is open to wives of the
local knights and prospective men,
bers. A buffet supper and dancing
will close the program.
Evening star., 1942-02-15

announced In the Senate Friday
that, unless the committee acted, he
would attempt to attach q repeater
. . rider to the first bill reaching
The Senate.
II Representative Nichols, Democrat,
q Oklahoma was circulating an In
formal petition among members Of
the House calling for repeal
Evening star., 1942-02-15
Ramspeck Will Start
Hearings This Week
On Pension Repeal
Members Of Congress
Soy Protests Increase,
Demand Ropid Action
By the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
Legislative machinery was
started yesterday which may
bring swift repeal Of the pension
plan for members Of Congress.
Chairman Ramspeck Of the House
Civn Service Committee, who has
supported the pension plan. con-
tending the opposition stemmed
from Misunderstanding and misrep-
resentation, announced the commit
tee would meet this week to consider
q dozen bills for It's repeal. He did
not ret q definite date.
Protests Are Increasing.
Meanwhile. Chairman Bulow Of
the Senate Civil Service Committee
said that group would be called to-
gether Just as soon q he received .
report from the Civil Service Com
mission on two other proposed re-
pealers.
Members Of the House and Senate
said privately that their mail was
bringing an increasing number of
protests, and that they wanted to
erase the measure as quickly Is
possible.
The legislation would allow MEM
bers of Congress to put themselves
under the civil service retirement
system If they have served five years.
Those electing to do 50 would have
to pay s per cent of their salary
into the pension fund.
House Petition Circulated.
Both the House and Senate Civil
Service Committees are confronted
with notices that their hands will
be forced unless they speed action
to repeal the measure.
Senate Majority Leader Barley
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agencies to help with the ofice
space problem and also was re-
ouired to make available informa-
ton contained in departmental
records previously transferred to
its custody.
Smithsonian pointed out that the
facilities Of the National Museum
are indispensable for research In
connection with strategic or critical
materials.
Federal Trade Commission re-
called the Important functions 1t
performed in the way Of economic
studies in the first World War, and
expected to MI q similar role In this
war. These three agencies have ex-
perienced slight growth since the
defense program started.
Representations from other
groups were in similar vein.
Action Expected on Order.
Meanwhile, it was said yesterday
at the Budget Bureau that immedi-
ate action was expected on Presi-
dent Roosevelt's order directing the
heads Of all agencies to resurvey
their personnel requirements in the
light Of needs for the war effort, and
telling Budget Director Harold D.
Smith to review personnel appropri-
ations for the remainder Of this
fiscal year to see what savings could
be made.
It was said that the bureau ex-
aminers who handle budget esti-
mates for certain establishments
probably would join with the rep
resentatives Of those groups in max
ing the study. President Roose-
velts announcement Of the order
for this survey coincided with the
adoption of the Tydings resolution
calling for a Senate study Of the
same sort.
Ratings May Be Dropped.
Concurrently it was reported yes
terday that the Civil Service Com
mission is preparing also to advise
all agencies to make as much use OF
their existing personnel as is pos
sible instead of making additions
from the commission registers.
1t was also understood that an
executive order is in prospect that
will change examination procedures
and provide only for classifying ap-
pncants as eligible or ineligible in
stead Of giving them numerical
ratings. Under a plan Of this sort,
personnel could be appointed with
out regard to their examination
marks, just so long as they made
passing grade or better.
Such an arrangement would be
satisfactory under present condi-
tions where man power is so short in
many lines that applicants are as
sured Of being placed irrespective Of
their standing on examination lists.
Evening star., 1942-02-15
Chicaao Jommed Too

CHICAGO, Feb. II R.-Registra-
ton desks in Chicago's convention
hotels will have more than Just
room and bath and southern ex-
posure to worry with Monday. They
will be entertaining 10 national con-
ventions.
Evening star., 1942-02-15
Hercules Hill Dies

I CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, Feb.
q R-J. Hercules Hill. president
Of . funeral home here and active
In the citys business life for IS
years. died In q local hospital today
following q brief illness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-13
DRAMATIC GROUPS
 IN FINAL TESTS
Youngsters From Three Fairgrounds to Compete
 for HOnOrS

The Hamilton Park, Washington Park and Hopeville playground dra- matic groups will participate in the finals of the park departments first inter- playground drama tournament to be conducted next week. The latter. two units qualified for the finals as the result of presentations last night at the Washington Park Community House before an en- thusiaEtic audience of 300 persons. Hamilton Park gained the final round Tuesday night.
 Plays which will be staged by the contenders for the championship are as follows: '"The Conversion of Mrs. Stacker" Washington Park; Lest We Forget" Hopeville. and Book Magic" Hamilton Park. Directors of the groups are as follows: Ann Colangel and Yvette Robitaille, Washington; Alice Buckley and Rosemary Day. Hopeville; Jeanne Greenblatt and Shirley Weinberg, Hamilton.
 The finals were originally sched- uled for tonight at Hamilton Park, but William J. Derwin, assistant su- pervisor of recreation, has announc- ed that efforts are being made to secure downtown hall 50 that the children would have more oppor- tunity for elaborate staging.
 Girl supervisors of the local play ground staff will hold their weekly training meeting tomorrow after noon at 2:30 at the city court room in the City Hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-13
POLES

Today will be your lost oppor- tunity to see the three original Hollywood Stooges on the stage of the Loew Pon theater, together with an all-star show which includes Don Bestor and his popular orchestra, Martin and Florenz-Dance artists and George Freems, Broadway comedian. On the screen is "The Postman Didn't Ring" with Brenda Joyce and Richard Travis. Plan now to attend one of the four stage and screen performances being given to- day.
 Wallace Beery and Marjorie Main, one of the screens most comical teams, again appear in Metro Gold wyn-Mayer'S "JackaSS Mail," which opens a five-day engagement tomor- row on the Loew Poli screen. The tilm is replete with ction, comedy film is replete with action comedy and drama typyical of Beery. The comedy moments are chiefly derived from BeeryS blundering att tempts to woo Miss Main, who plays the owner of frontier dance hall. OLlC Ao aLSO IilC OIANCA OA LAIc JdCk~ ass Mail" which frequently carries large shipments of gold. Whether the gold or Miss Main Is the object of Beery's affections is moot ques- ton.
 Through series of events, Beery. playing Just" Baggot, 8 good- hearted bad man, becomes the town hero. He saves the stage from 8 hold-up, kills the local bad man and brings the first train to Gold Greek. Tn honor of him, the citizens change the name of the town to Baggot City.
 J. Carol Naish in the role of 8 Mexican bartender called O'Sulli- van, provides many comic moments, while ten-year-old Daryl Hickman turns in notable dramatic per- formance.
 The fast pace of the pictures action is never allowed to slacken and the comedy moments are handled lightly and amusingly.
 On the same program is another
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-13

them to appear in Stamford. Bridge port, New Haven, New London, New Britain, Hartford, Waterbury, Tor rington, and Danhury. This same group of stars from Hollywood will also appear in various Massachusetts cities and also New York City. The definite date of their appearances has not been set but the Connecti- cut appearances will probably be around Labor Day.
 In view of the fact that 1t will be impossible for the movie caravan to appear in every city and hamlet in the state Major Thompson said that naturally these people residing in the villages adjacent to the key spots would come to these points for the rallies. In no instances will the stars appear in theaters but at public rallies where the objective will be to sell additional war bonds and stamps.
 s. H. Fabian executive vice chair man and treasurer of the War Activities Committee of the Motion Picture Industry, stressed the fact that every theater in the country, some 15,000 of them as well as the studios, were going the limit to make the Salute to Our Heroes" month over the top. The quoto is one billion dollars. MT. Fabian con- tinued to say that by the first of September there would be over B.. GOO theaters throughout the country who would be official issuing agen- cieS for war bonds of virtually any denomination, thus affording per- sons who wish to make purchases of bonds not only daytime outlets but also at night, Sunday and holi- days.
 The cooperation of not only the- aters and staff, but that of mer- chants, factories, banks, newspapers radio stations, chamber of commerce and other groups to make the "Sal- ute to Our Heroes Month" gigan- tic success was urged by George Schaefer, New York film executive and a member of the national War Activities Committee.
 Tom Smith, deputy administrator
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-13
In The Local TheGteYS
STATE

Laughs chuckleS and guffaws rocked the air conditioned State theater yesterday when hilarious comedy "Take a Letter Darling" opened its engagement with Rosa lind Russell and Fred MacMurray in the co-starring leads.
 According to the reaction of yes- terday,s audiences 1t is really pos- Sible to get a laugh out of this top- sy-turvy world and when RoSalind and MacMurray are the laugh mak- CTS it's a cinch you're in for a real treat.
 Highly recommended to all who would like a romantic respite from the cares of the day Take Letter Darling" presents the lovely and talented Rosalind as a successful advertising executive who requires the services of an attractive male secretary first, to act as her escort around town, and second, to pose as her fiance when wives of prospective clients become suspicious of her pur~ suits of their husbands. It is all very businesslike, at first - but not for long. MacMurray, her secretary, isn't the kind of man to allow for bus tnesS as usual.
 Take a Letter Darling" is really fun on a grand and glamorous scale. The talented supporting cast includes such favoriteS as Macdon- aid Carey of the New York stage, Robert Benchley who is said to be funnier than ever as Rosalind's partner, Constance Moore and Cecil Kellaway, all of whom are excep- tional entertaining players.
 Put '"Take a Letter Darling" down on your must" list and be sure to see 1t at the air conditioned State before the closing performances Saturday.
 On the same big show is . thrill ing gangland drama T Was Framed" with Julie Bishop and Romert Alnes in featured roles.
 Coming Sunday to the State is the rip-roaring thriller that tops the thrills of Reap the Wild Wind" Men of Texas" with 6 star studded cast of favorites. Sweater Girr' with Eddie Bracken and June Preis- ser will be the second big hit of Sundays show. And then coming soon to the tSate Is the grand and glorious laugh-fest Pardon My Sa- rong" with Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the leading roles. It's their funniest to date folks, so come prepared to laugh, laugh and laugh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-13
TUBE MILL PLANS
 GENERAL OUTING
Paradise Inn to Be Scene of Annual Family Gath-
 ering Sunday

Final plans were made for the Scovill Tube Mill Family Outing which is to be held at Paradise Inn on Sunday, August 16, at meeting held at the Central YMCA last evening.
 The committee in charge has ar- ranged a sports program consisting of various races and featuring a Tug-O-War Contest between teams from the three shifts known as: The Draw-Bench "Beeftrusters, " The Finish Division "Bonecrushers" and the Third Shift "Galloping Ghosts" The sports program gets underway at 80 p. m. with soft ball game between the first and sec- ond shifts. Dancing and entertain ment will be held in the Inn in the evening. The entire program calls for an interesting day to be spent by all.
 The committee in charge of the Outing are: Victor Palladino and Louis 0. Chieffo co-chairmen; i; Edith Grahn and Peg Lahey, CO., chairladies; assisted by Art Blewitt, Jr. Paul Duren, Joseph Dublinskas, Michael Donnclly, John Darlington, Michael Vitale, Anderson Mcleod, Francis Donnelly, Clementine Os- trowski, Mrs. Paul Duren and Lena Garofalo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-13
STRAND

"Mrs. Miniver," Jan Struther's Best-selling noval, dealing with the high courage of the English middle classes under air raids and war terrors, is brought to the screen as a living, breathing reality by Greer Carson, Walter Pidgeon and per- fectly chosen cast in the M-G-M film now showing at the Strand theater. The story deals with Mrs. Miniver and her husband, Clem, played by Miss Carson and Pidgeon, teamed for the second time since Blossoms in the Dust. Their son, at Oxford, joins the R.A.F. and be- comes engaged to the granddaughter of noblewoman of the village in which they live. How they do their best to carry on life as usual: their bravery under air raid alarms; how the older men aided at the rescue at Dunkirk; figure in moving human interest episodes mingled with com edy. The destruction of the village by bombers is climaxed by the vil- lagers, in their wrecked church, in spired by their vicar, resolving to "carry on" with the same cool cour- age and abiding faith. Miss Gar sons role is touchingly human, and Pidgeon typifies the valor of the British under fire. The love angle is in the hands of pretty Theresa Wright and Richard Ney, and Dame May Whitty is dominant as the noblewoman to whom the trials of war bring new conception of democracy. Typically English char acters are portrayed by Reginald Owen, Henry Travers and Christo- pher Severn. Henry Wilcoxson has an inspiring speech as the vicar.
 To complete the program, such extra added treats as "The Bowling Alley Cat" cartoon, and "Barbe- Cues. a Pete Smith short, are in- cluded.
 SYnoS hhit "Mnontida" cO-StArrinQ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-13

None of the fanfare impressed him.
 T was," he observed, Ion my up- pers for too long a time"
 Later that night we headed for the dimmed- -out Great White Way. In front of one of the picture pal aces Gottlieb paused and murmured softly:
 Brother, what memories"
 Bing Had His Doubts
 This, 1t turned out, was one of the spots for which he had served as drumbeater.
 "The personal appearance as we know it now was born here," he said, land did I ever tell you about Bing Crosby2"
 Crosby used to be one of our singels. One day he dropped into my office and said I've got con- tract for a picture. They must be crazy in Hollywood. can't act and look at this chassis?"
 At that time, you know, Bing was rather round about the middle. Then he asked me to accept re- tainer from him and get items about him in the papers while he was gone.
 Keep my name alive here he begged. I'll be back in three months. Just wait till they catch me on the screen like to boast aSout what I told Bing then for I predicted he would be one of the stars of Hollywood" Audience BOoed Poetry
 How about those personal ap- pearances?"
 Lord, yes. We had every star you could mention. At that time they thought all they had to do was throw big name on stage and everything would be all right. One of the first they gave us was George Bancroft when he was playing heavies. He came onstage and be- gan reciting poetry and we almost had a riot on our hands"
 Gottlieb is more reticent about himself, but his series of record box office films with Abbott and Costello are show business legend
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-13
NO ACTION TAKEN
 TO ENGAGE COHEN

No further action has been taken by the city to employ Atty. George Cohen of Hartford as special coun- sel in the $6O0,O00 suit against ex- controller Daniel J. Leary. The board of finance last week author ized the corporation counsel to ap- point MT. Cohen to handle the case, but J. Gregory Lynch has not yet sought approval of the act from Mayor Vincent A. Scully. The mayor was present at the finance board meeting when the matter of ap- pointment was discussed and his silence indicated he was in accord with the decision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-13
- M -
 Hollywood.
By PAUL HARRIDON

NEA Service Stan CsErsspon1sBs
 HoIlyWood.-Eur q scene t1 ~Casablanes," Humphrey BogaTt and Peter LoFre were dtting in 6 cafe discussing plans for smuggling Q refugee out of France. Lorrg glanced around and was startled aa seeing a man near them sitting alone at the bar. "Who is- that?" he hisSed.
 "Oh, he's harmless" Bogart re- assured him. "Just professor 0f English at Oxford University on his way to America"
 Actually the man was the di- rector of the picture. Michael Cur tiz. who played the brief. non- speaking role for laugh on Hol- 1ywoodanen who make fun of hil garbled English.
 Quite a few prominent directors invariably play some such incon- spicuous role in each of their pie tureS-always with the check for their acting stint going to movie extra who otherwise would have appeared in the scene. Over at Universal, though, the executive actor situation Is getting compli- cated. In Flesh and Fantasy" Charles Boyer, the star, also is the .co-producer with Julian Du- vivier, who is the director. In one episode, however, Duvivier be- comes an actor, and Boyer will direct him.
 YOTT ETCTTRE TT OVIT
 Ralph Murphy's work in ~Star Spangled Rhythm" is even harder to explain. He's the director of the picture, but 1t contains sequence which shows him directing another picture. Thus the director becomes an actor, directing himself in play~ ing himself as the director of a picture within . picture. Okay. skip 1t.
 An agent urged Director Greg ory Ratoff to screen-test . girl newcomer absolutely the most sensational, terrific and amazing discovery in three years. Why. this kid
 Gan she act?" interrupted Raton.
 Like Bette Davisl Like Helen Hayes! Like Garbo"" said the agent.
 "Is she pretty?" asked Raton.
 Pretty" shouted the talent peddler. She's wonderful! She could win a beauty contest with one leg tied behind her!"
 LITTLE-BUT, OH MY!
 StFoling across the Paramount lot. Eddie Bracken paused to look at Preston Sturges' miniature auto- mobile, about the size of torpedo. Directors have the best of every thing" he sighed. "Once they had the biggest cars, and now they have the smallest"
 It's a sign of the times. Holly woods desires have shrunk in size, if not always in price. Many of the younger he-stars pop around on motorcycles, mostly im- ported models gleaming with gadg. cts. Celebrities who not long ago wouldn't have been seen dead in any vehicle much smaller than a loco- motive now travel proudly on scoot- CTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-13

of the Treasury Department, John M. Hurley, focal treasury depart ment representative, William A. Falsey, in charge of local bond and stamp activities and Harold Welch, banker, all certified that their re- spective groups would be one hun- dred per cent behind the drive.
 The meeting was presided over by I. J. Hoffman of Warner Brothers theaters, chairman of the state committee and Harry F. Shaw of the Loew Poli New England the aters, co-chairman, Dr.. J. A. Fish, man represented the Allied Theaters group Herman Levy the motion Picture Theater Owners of Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-13

As September has been designat-
 ed by the Treasury Department as the month in which the motion picture industry of the country as a whole will go "all out" on the sale of war bonds and stamps, Major L. E. Thompson, New York theater executive and liaisen man between the War Activities Committee of the Motion Picture Industry of this state, desired that the tentative schedule for the caravan called for