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Evening star., 1942-11-22

the planes cockpit, while the So
year-old Rickenbacker and Pvt.
Bartek were lashed to the wing of
the plane.
The load on the plane being too
heavy for a takeoff, 1t. Eadie
started perhaps the longest water
taxi by plane onsrecord. Finally a
boat came alongside and Capt.
Rickenbacker and Pvt. Bartek were
transferred to it.
But Col. Adamson's condition was
too serious to permit his transfer
from the plane to the boat so, while
the boat speeded Capt Ricken-
backer and Pvt. Bartek to the base,
1t. Eadie continued taxing the 40
miles to the base.
Three Others Located.
Meanwhile, 1t. Eadie also had
located the other three survivors:
1t. James C. Whitaker of Burlin-
game. Calf; 1t. John j. de Angels
of Nesquehoning. Pa, and Staff
Sergt. James Reynolds of Fort
Jones, Calf.
1t. Eadie stopped these men on
lonely island, and sent back word
to the advance base to effect their
rescue.
Meanwhile, it became known that
the eighth man in the fight party,
Sergt. Alexander Kaczmarczyk of
Torrington, Conn, had died on the
raft with Capt. Rickenbacker's
group, and had been buried at sea.
Capt. Rickenbacker is in fine spir-
its on the South Pacific island after
his three weeks at sea in a rubber
boat and will be able to travel in a
week, joint Army and Navy re-
lease said.
Capt. Cherry, whose home is Abb
ilene, Tex, and Its. Whitaker and
De Angels also are improving.
The condition of Col. Adamson
was reported satisfactory, but his
progress was described as slow due
to complications. His condition,
however, is not critical and he will
be able to travel in about a month.
Staff Sergt. Reynolds is recover
ing rapidly and his condition Is
satisfactory. Pvt. Bartek is still a
bed patient, but he is quickly gain
ing strength.
Evening star., 1942-11-22
Admiral HoIsey May Receive
Medal at Congress Ceremony
Movement Reported Under Way for Special
Tribute to Leader in Pacific Victory

mony to underscore the Importance
Of his feats In the Pacific.
Customs of Other Countries.
In other countries the highest mil
itary decoration carries with it Ger
tain material benefits.
The order of Lenin, for instance,
assures its recipient comfortable
quarters, priorities to the Govern
ment stores and a certain amount of
roubles every month.
In France those awarded the Le-
gion of Honor with swords-not to
be confused with the numerous
"red" ribbons given for political, SCI
entiflc, and scholastic achievements
draw a minute yearly pension
from the French government. These
special pensions for former heroes
are so small that they are almost
Insignificant.
In Great Britain, recipients of the
Victoria Cross draw a yearly allow
ance. The British Parliament. like
Germany of old, has a long stand
ing tradition of iberality to out
standing military commanders.
The Duke of Wellington, for in
stance, was given large mansion
with a sufficient income to keep it
going. His Waterloo Prussian COL
league Count Blucher was given a
large track of land and handsome
palace in Berlin as an enduring
monument to his valor.
Heroes Don't See Reward.
Men who risk their lives for their
country do not do it with the hope
OF reward which they seldom live
to enjoy. Nonetheless itis not edify-
ing to see heroes live in want as
soon as the need for them is over.
Both England and France have long
military histories. England. how
ever, has always bestowed every con-
celvable distinction purses, medals,
titles and honors on those who
served the country we'll in wartime.
In France, on the other hand, Just
before the outbreak of this war the
remark was all too frequently heard
among the poorly paid French Of
f1cers that "the Republic remem-
bered the army only after the first
shot was fired and forgot it as soon
as the ink had dried on a peace
treaty."
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Rickenbucker
CONTINUED From First Page.)

the raw bird, nor of the raw fish
we caught"
He explained that just the dislike
for the taste of this raw meat kept
him from eating much of it, and
not the fear that 1t might make
him sick.
"All the others ate them when we
could catch them," Capt. Ricken-
hacker said. And they did not get
sick. AS a matter of fact there were
no disturbed stomachs after the
first two or three days. The reason
was simple enough. No one had
anything in his stomach
With Capt. Rickenbacker on the
little raft were Col. Hans C. Adam
son OF Washington. d, c., and Bar
tex, who is from Freehold, N. j.
With them had been Sergt. Alex
ander Kaczmarczyk of Torrington,
Conn. who died on the raft and was
buried at sea.
: The Navy announced that Capt.
William T. Cherry, jr., of Abilene.
Tex, was rescued from a raft, and
three others of the 52-year- -old Capt.
Rickenbacker's party were found on
q small island.
The three on the island were It.
James c. Whitaker of Burlingame
Calf; 1t. John j. de Angels, Mes
Quehoning, Pa, and Staff Sergt.
james Reynolds, Fort Jones, Calf.
Their Inflated plane was taking
Capt. Rickenbacker on an inspec-
stion tour of the South Pacific war
front, trip the ace was making
dor Secretary of War Stimson.
In speaking of the raw fish and
,seagull diet, Capt. Cherry ad-
monished Capt. Rickenbacker not to
say that no one had anything in his
stomach.
you know I ate that fish eye"
Capt. Cherry said, laughing.
The survivors laughed, also at
this remark, and Capt. Cherry ex-
planned:
I'VE were going to use this fish
eye for bait when somebody dropped
our last flshhook overheard. SO I
ate the eye, probably before the
others thought of splitting it seven
ways"
! Capt. Rickenbacker declared he
never doubted for one moment that
he and his companions would be
rescued.
Il do have my own religion" he
Said, Il hold to the golden rule
and I believe most firmly that if
man just follows what he truly
knows and feels in his heart, then
the can not go wrong, and is pos
sessed of religion enough to get by
In any mans land"
Evening star., 1942-11-22

Of discharged patients, fact-finding
on the tuberculosis problem in
Washington, emergency relief, and
the making Of chest X-ray surveys.
In the District 1886 new cases of
tuberculosis were reported In 1941,
and SIT deaths were attributed to
this disease. It is estimated by
officials that there are more than
5000 cases in the District. Tu-
berculosis Is the leading cause Of
death In the age group from Is to
40. Progress In the fight Is indi-
Gated, however, by a decline Of about
rs per cent In the death rate in
the past IS years, the association
states.
Paul D. Sleeper, chairman of the
Evening star., 1942-11-22
BY HELEN LOMBARD.

Vice Admiral William F. Halsey,
jr.'s brilliant conduct of the opera
tions which led to the recent vic
tory in the Solomon Islands has
stirred Congress to such an extent
that a move has been initiated to
award him the Congressional Medal
OF Honor in the presence of both
Houses.
When this high honor is bestowed
by Congress, itself, the recipient is
brought to the Speakers stand by a
delegation Of Senators and Repre-
sentatives amid cheers of the men,
bers of both Houses and the gal
leries.
This colorful ceremony has not
taken place since before the Mexi-
can campaign. After the battle of
Vera Cruz the high command sent
to Washington the names OF six
pficers who had distinguished them
selves, with a recommendation that
they be given the coveted medal.
Daniels Order Recalled.
Josephus Daniels, then Secretary
OF the Navy, demanded that ten
more names be added to the six.
When the demand became known
to the fighting forces, there was a
good deal of resentment. The first
Congressional Medal was bestowed
Tor extraordinary personal heroism
IN battle. From the Revolutionary
Wars to the Mexican Campaign the
tradition of awarding it only for the
most outstanding deeds had held.
The order of the Secretary had to
be obeyed, however, and the story
Is told that the officers who fought
at Vera Cruz threw dice and placed
the winners in that game on the
revised list of heroes.
Soon after this episode Congress-
delegated to the President of the
United States the power to bestow
the medal personally, or by delega-
ton, on exceptionally heroic officers.
There have been many examples of
personal l1eroism and extraordinary
devotion to duty since September
z, 194l, and President Roosevelt has
pinned the medal on more than one
deserving breast.
In the case of Admiral Halsev.
however, there is talk in Congress
OF reverting to the traditional cere-
Evening star., 1942-11-22

selves" Mr.. Foster said, because Of
the fact that many of our volunteer
section chiefs are running short Of
gas and are thus hampered by lack
OF transportation to make quick
contact with these firms"
Still to be heard from are 10 firms
in Area l, the section west Of FIJI
teenth street; A Arms in Area 2,
which covers part of the Southwest
section and extends out through the
central portion to the District line;
10 firms in Area 8, and 10 in Area
4, in the sections between Seventh
and Fifteenth streets and Pennsyl-
vania avenue and K street, and 26
firms in Area S, Southeast and
Northeast OF North Capitol street.
In other units, volunteers also are
Evening star., 1942-11-22
THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON D. c. NOVEMBER o. 1912

fare" Mr.. Akers added. Help them
to understand the need by telling
them about it yourself or calling in
q War Fund speaker. Let them
know that ''the boss is interested,
that both you and their firm have
already subscribed generously"
A determined effort during the
next So hours viii be made to reach
ia business Arms in five Washing
ton areas where War Fund response
has been slow to date. according to
Ben S. Foster, vice chairman in
charge Of geographical areas Of the
group unit.
Transportation Problem.
I'VE shall need, the help of the
executives and employees them
Evening star., 1942-11-22
Christmas Seal Sale
To Open tomorrow

Thousands Of District residents
will receive in the mails tomorrow
their annual allotment OF Christ
mas seals as the 36th annual seal
sale begins, with income devoted
to the prevention Of tuberculosis
AL the District of Columbia Tu-
berculosis Associations income is
derived from the Christmas seal
sale. The association conducts q
year-round program Of health edu-
cation for the public, rehabilitation
Evening star., 1942-11-22

working overtime to meet their
quotas by Tuesday.
Assistant Secretary OF Interior
Oscar L. Chapman, chairman of the
Government Unit, declared I'VE
have victory within our. grasp in
urging his SO department leaders
and $500 key men to assure sue
cess by reaching additional thou
sands Of their fellow workers with
the campaign appeal.
About $247, 1906. or IL per cent,
according to latest audited figures
yesterday, is still needed to put~tl1e
Government Unit over the top of its
$2.O65, 900 quota.
The Metropolitan Unit now needs
$93,614, or II per cent, in order to
make its quota Of $79l 900, audited
returns show.
Evening star., 1942-11-22

citizens Christmas Seal Committee,
announces the committees member
ship as follows: Mrs. Louis G. Ar
thur, jr.; Randolph G. Bishop.
Frank Bloom, Charles f. Brown, jr.;
Mrs. Ann w. Davidson, Len De
Caux, Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines,
Henry j. Kaufman. Milton King.
Mrs. A. Magruder Mcdonald, Lanier
p. McLachlen, Bernard J. Nees, Mrs.
Arthur Neumann, Edward B. Per-
sons, Mrs. Charles H. Pierce, Leon
A. Ransom, Edward M. Rothschild,
L. p. Steuart, and Mrs. Arthur G.
Watkins. 1.
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CIuusen
Continued From First Page.)

up Capt. Cherry the preceding night,
and by dropping flares he finally
discovered Capt. Rickenbacker, Col.
Hans c. Adamson of Washington,
-. c., and Pvt. John F. Bartek,
Freehold, N. j., who were on the
rubber life raft.
) This was at 10:30 at night, some
90 miles from the island base.
Due to rain squalls, 1t. Eadie
3elt he would be unable to guide
surface ships to the scene, so he
landed In the water and TAXED to
the raft.
) Col. Adamson was in the most
serious condition and was put in
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Continued From First Page)
tire year ahead" Mr.. Akers asked
the business leaders.
Make it easy for your employees
to meet their share for human well
Evening star., 1942-11-22

The sooner you get that War saw
ings stamp in your book, the sooner
you will get victory in the Dag.
Evening star., 1942-11-22
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Evening star., 1942-10-23

ATT AC 1881 H st. NE. At. $500
81 ASs0 Continuous ! to II PM.
Double Feature Program.
sma Fhe BuMpsToAB n EAM5RY MI 1f Goo%sdy
Also PACIFIC RENDEZVOUS" with
LEE BOWMAN and JEAN ROGERS.
Plus Menace of the Rising Sun" On
Stage at S:15 Only-Or Fashioned
Amateur Show.
Evening star., 1942-10-23

of Reap the Wild Wind" I even
found couple of extras who were
deep-sea divers on the side.
There's one extra who specializes
in playing dead"-a curious kind of
speciality, but one with a logical ex-
PLANTATION. Most actors are super
stitious. and for this reason many
don't like playing dead. This extra
cashes in on the superstitions of his
fellows. He makes perfect corpse,
too-never bats an eyelash.
Then there's Constantin Roman
of, a huge, raw-boned alumnus of
the wrestling profession. When a
leering face is needed at window,
the casting director calls on Con-
stantin. He can really leer!
The pie throwing era of motion
pictures developed a wonderful
group of slapstick specialists. They
learned their art with Mack SEN
nett, AL Christie and Hal Roach.
They can put on what seems like
a terrific gang fight, and never
really lay a hand on one another.
But their greatest achievement is in
the art of falling down. They can
fall with what appears to be bone
shattering force, and get up unhurt.
We have no need of business
graphs in Hollywood: The extras
are perfect barometer. If they're
all eating, times are fine. You can
even follow the production trends
by keeping up on the extras, for
most of them dress the parts they're
hoping to get. For example, the
man who keeps the barber shop
across the street from Paramount
came into my Office the other day
and wanted to know what kind of
extras I was going to use in The
Story of DR.. Wassell."
How do you mean, what kind of
extras?" I inquired.
"Beards2" he asked.
mo boards this time. This is
modern story"
He sighed with relief and told me
Usually when you make a picture,
all the extras start growing boards.
Now so many of my customers are
being drafted, another De Mile
beard picture would put me out
of business"
Some of the biggest stars served
their apprenticeships in the extra
ranks-Harold Lloyd, Gary Cooper,
Clark Gable, Marlene Dietrich,
Janet Gaynor. CThere 1 go, putting
in star names, after alb And some
OF the biggest stars return to the
extra ranks. One lady who was
never an extra before and who now
finds herself reduced to that posi-
ton, told me recently: =
If had known when was a
star what the extras have taught
me since, I'd never have been such
snooty person-and perhaps I'd
be star STILL"
So here's to the extras, the salt
of the Hollywood earth and the
backbone of the motion picture in
dustry. Next time you see a pic
ture. just look past the star once
IN while and notice some of the
fine work of the little fellows who
never get screen credit and whom
nobody ever applauds. They'll get
their credit from the Great Director
after the final fadeout.
Evening star., 1942-10-23

bia; he as dialogue director, she as
an actress.
For a scene in "City Without
Men," JEFF gets married, and unlike
her real wedding, which was in an
everyday dress, she was all rugged
out for this one in beautiful we'd
ding gown. Bill visited Jeff's set,
saw his lovely bride in a wedding
gown, and forthwith made her pose
with him in wedding pictures.
Bill and JEFF are the proud par
ents Of 10-month-old Mickey Finn,
who was not available for the
photos.
Evening star., 1942-10-23

ever" George Brent in the news
paper game: II am. lao, 4::3o, 7:15
and $50 pm, 1920 am. Stage
shows: 12:45, 3::35. $40, 9 and 11:30
pm.
Keith's-"Between Us Girls" Di-
ana Barrymore in pigtails: 11:55
am, 2:05, AIS, 6:25, $40 and 1880
pm. and l am.
Little-"The General Died at
Dawn" Gary Cooper outwitting
Asiatic bandits: 11:20 am, 1880,
3:35, 5:35, TAO and 9:45 pm.
Metropolitan-"Wake Island" pic
turization of the Marines heroic
stand: II am, 12:45, 2:35, 4:20, 6:l0,
8 and 9:45 pm. .t
Palace-"Iceland," Sonia Henie,
the Marines and Sammy Hayes Or
Evening star., 1942-10-23
Not.So-P Perfect Fan

Roy Rogers, king of the cowboys,
received fan letter at Republic
Studio which had been sent by
first lieutenant of the first medical
squadron at Fort Bliss, Tex. 1t
reads:
1--WE seen your last six westerns
three times each. They were swell.
The reason I see them is to watch
your horse, Trigger, which Is one of
the finest specimens Of horsehesh
I have ever seen. If I come to
Hollywood the only movie name I
want to see is Trigger"
The officer, Roy discovered at the
letters end, is a veterinarian.
Evening star., 1942-10-23

oAooP Va pCoPAC III 11Olly WOOO
those under-rated, unsung, con-
summate artists, the extras.
sometimes a star may get by on a
lot OF personality and a modicum
OF acting. Not so the extra. He
must be as proficient in his busi-
ness as writer, doctor or an air.
plane pilot.
There are extras in Hollywood
VINO can look and talk like kings
and queens, or like hillbillies; who
can fake a fight more convincingly
than professional wrestlers; who
can appear to be gorging themselves
at dinner table, yet be eating
nothing; who can say nothing and
appear to be conversing as pithily
as Oscar Wilde.
Some have clothes for every oc-
Evening star., 1942-10-23

chestra: IL. 2:ao, 4:55. 7:25 and $50
pm.
Px-"Harvest," French academy
award winner: 2, 4:45, 7::30 and
1910 pm. Peg Of Old Drury":: 3:15,
6 and 8:45 pm.
Trans-Lux-News and shorts; con-
tinuous from 10 am.
Evening star., 1942-10-23

casion, from an English race meet
ing to grand ball, yet live in one
room apartments with pull-down
beds.
They earn from $3.50 to $3.50
per day, when they work, and they
average less than $1,000 a year. But
despite their seeming unimportance,
they'd be harder to replace in their
business than the stars.
To keep eating, they must know
all the tricks of the trade, but be-
sides these things, many are spe-
clalists in particular branches of
the trade-because specialties pay
more money. In the extra ranks,
you'll find specialists ranging from
machine gun experts to acrobats.
In filming an ocean floor scene
Evening star., 1942-10-23

RESUMES FILM CAREER
Anna Lee, noted British beau
ty 1Dhose film, career Was in
terrupted recently by mother
hood, is returning to the
screen. Miss Lee Who cap
tiDdted American audiences
1Oith her performances in my
Life With Caroline" and "HolD
Green Was My Valley" is be-
ing teamed 1oith Ed1Uard G.
Robinson In the tentdtiUely-
titled "Flesh and Fantasy"
initial production of Charles
Boyer and Julien DuDiDier at
Universal Studios.
Evening star., 1942-10-23

ADrY 48th & Mass. Ave. NV
fAG AA Wnnd,ev 1900.
INVISIBLE AGENT with JON
HALL and ILONA MASSEY Special
Added Attraction-"Th Battle Of
Midway" Doors Open at 6:15. Fea-
ture at 7:35. 9:45.
Evening star., 1942-10-23
MUM and Fadirnar1
In Radio Appearance
For Lidice Memorial. .

Paul NUM- of stage and screen,
Clifton Fadiman of Information
Please" and Alexander Woollcott
of the literary world all are to
have a part in the broadcast Of Edna
st. Vincent Millay's verse-narrative.
THE Murder of Iidice," story OF
the Czech village wiped out by the
Nazis. to be broadcast over N. B. G.
next Monday night. ..-
Mum is to have the principal role.
that of narrator; Fadiman will be
one of the voices in the cast, while
Woollcott is to introduce the pro-
gram.
wide Worid)
Evening star., 1942-10-23

YnRK Ga. Ave. g. Quebec Pl. NV.
HUMPHREY BooART HAi fa'" IN THE BIG
SHOT" with IRENE MANNING,
RICHARD TRAVIS. At 6:15, T:55,
$50 Adult Eve Price 30c Inc Tax
Evening star., 1942-10-23
Where and When
Current Theater Attractions
and Time of Showing

Stage.
National-"The Pirate" a new
play for Lunt and Fontanne: To.
night at $3.50.
Screen.
Capitol - Seven Sweethearts,
Kathryn Grayson among them: II
am, las, 4:30, 7:15 and 9::55 pm.
Stage shows: 12:45, $3.50, 6:15 and
8 pm.
Columbia-"Holiday Inn," Irving
Berlin's musicale with Astaire and
Crosby: 10:45 am, l, 3:15, SIS, TAO
and 9:55 pm.
Earle-"You Can't ESCAPE For
Evening star., 1942-10-23
Tender Moment
On a Movie Set

1t took exactly two years for the
bridegroom to see the bride In a we'd
ding gown.
The bride is JEFF Donnell, and the
bridegroom is william r. Anderson.
Both are under contract to Colum-
Evening star., 1942-10-23

Why should your Uncle Sam have
to dun anybody to buy a war bond
to help preserve the democratic way
Of living? Buy bond as your own
expression Of willingness to help.
Evening star., 1942-10-23
BY CECIL b. DE MILE,

HOLLYWOOD-1ts old thew me that
nes make news which principally
ALL tner columns with the of stars
substitute coumnist today however no
therefore not bound by profession which vy
column Will not be about the most
Evening star., 1942-10-23
Cecil B. De Mile Offers
Endearing Word for Extras
Many Who Appear Only
In Small Parts Really
Specialists of Kind

Loaays guest counst for the uacaoning Hefernan
TO the - @oTS' N''s ~ '~'"''
Evening star., 1942-08-23

He said, "All l could think of when the
doctor phoned me was that it might have been
you Maybe you can't understand this - but
/ guess at some time or other. when mans
mood and another woman come together
simultaneously - he gets the idea that far
pastures are greener."
Jeff - have to tell you - was wishing
she'd be struck down or something - when
heard her scream -"
But when she soas struck down, it was you
who helped her. And she might not have done
the same for you. Under that blonde fluff,
Vals as hard as nails. mean, it hadn't
amounted to anything yet, but it might
have"
Her dark eyes were amazed. Don't tell
me-" she said, that just because seem to
have saved her life-you don't want her now."
Something like that / guess" he said.
Anyway. I've found out what Val isn't, and
what my wife is. Lyd, I've been fool"
Lydia stood up and went into his arms
Men, she said.
The End
Evening star., 1942-08-23

couldn't stop the cold shuddering that shook
her whole body when she remembered that
at the very moment Val had been struck
down, she herself had been wishing - She
buried her face in her hands.
She heard the clock in the hall strike
twelve. A few minutes later, key turned in
the lock, and Jeff came into the room.
Lydia lifted her head and saw how white
and drawn his face was She stood up quickly.
Jeff! Is she - did she -?
"She's going to be all right, Lyd. The
doctor said you saved her life. L I've just
come from there"
She sat down again, weakly.
He stood in front of her. with that black
lock falling over his forehead.
1--WE never loved him 50 much as now"
she thought miserably.
LYDIA he said, Il don't know how to tell
you this, but -"
Don't try, Jeff. 1t - it's all right. If you
love her, you love her Don't try to explain"
He said, "Lydia" and his brown fingers
were gripping her shoulders till they ached.