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Evening star., 1942-10-19

HOLLYWOOD'S YOUNGEST RECRUITS TAKEN IN HAND
Getting their first opportunity at fame
tots 1oho Deanna Durbin must oher" Universal
thrilling tale of presentday China The chill
dren are Richard Wong and Mae LOUIE Do of group of
Chinese youngsters recruited BY Manning for
authenticiys sake Deanna sings but this assignment
is primarily dramatic Among her Dorld-knon
Rock-d-Bye Baby Uhich Deannd does yrics
these 0o OF the little players to hom sings
of q tedcher-mOther.
Evening star., 1942-10-19
Hollywood Covering Globe
In Keeping Up With War
Locations, Real and Simulated,
Make Picture Production
Adventure in Globe Trotting
BY HAROLD HEFFERNAN,
North American Newspaper Alliance,

HoIYWooD-sigh and sounds Take map Of the world put
struggling in this greatest all and you'll accurate
effort has become truly gobal just the real
the the United Nations
Evening star., 1942-10-19
Dorothy Lamour Prefers
Hospitality Of Washington
Community War Fair
Books Andre Kostelanetz
With Famed Soloists
BY ANDREW r. KELLEY.

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Evening star., 1942-10-19
Wants $4,000 Explained.

Hollywood is coming to Washing
ton for Qualification of that s25,-
600 wage ceiling directive. Ken
meth Thompson, executive secre-
tary of the Screen Actors Guild:
Mary McColl, for Screen Writer'S,
and Charles P. Coe, chief counsel
Of the Hays office, want the con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
NEGOTIATIONS TO
 BE CONTINUED
Federal, State COnciliatOrs Sit In On American
 Brass Conference

NegotiationS between the Amer ican Brass Go. and the Interna- tional Union of Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers were resumed to- day, with federal and state con- ciliators, who entered the negotia- tions yesterday, again taking part Hope was expressed that basis for agreements on some of the major points in dispute would be reached within few days.
 Meantime the Waterbury Brass Workers Union, which, with the Torrington and Ansonia Brass Workers unions, is seeking a new contract with the company, that negotiations with other plants would be delayed pending an agreement with the American Brass Go. Among the plants where steps toward new contracts will be post poned is the A. H. Wells Co, which had agreed to make any new con- tract retroactive to March l.
 Meeting with American Brass Go. and union representatives yester- day were James Toner, U. s. con- ciliator; Deputy Labor Commis- sioner Morgan R. Mooney, and George F. McDonough of the state board of mediation and arbitration.
 The c. I. o. locals are asking a wage increase of IS cents an hour, closed shop and other contract changes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
DOOM
 SKYSCRAPER IN
 FUTURE PLANS

New York, March 4-(UP)-Be- cause of the bombing airplane and air raids, the era of the skyscraper is over, according to Harvey Wiley, fellow of the American Institute of Architects and designer of many giant structures throughout America.
 There will be no more sky- scrapers built, he said, because they "are not a necessity from any point of view, and they only cause undue congestion in the streets wherever they are grouped"
 This revolutionary view from the man who was chairman of the Architectural Commission of the Century of Progress Exposition at Chicago and associate architect for the Rockefeller Center devel- opment, has a distinctly utilitarian basis.
 Five Stories Safer
 Certainly" he said. ':in an air raid it is easier to think of people getting down to earth from 8 five story building than it is from 50- story one. I used to be strong advocate of skyscrapers but l have changed my mind.
 eff the bombing airplane Is to remain 8 permanent instrument in war, and history proves that no instrument of war invented by man has ever been given up until man has invented more terrific one, then I would say that four or five-story city would be safer and better than one with lot of skyscrapers such as we build in America"
 Corbett also foresaw changes in the types of construction mate rials used and a greater effort to make the environment fit, the man rather than the other way around These new structures, he said, will be more flexible in their uses and built with the greatest engineer ing skill, the most effective design and talent"
 Adjust Buildings to Needs
 we will cease to think of build ings as permanent structures last ing for many. many years" he said. '"They will not be built in the traditional manner of great unnecessary masses of solid ma sorry which fill the streets with rubble as we have seen in the pic- lures of the bombings in London all an unnecessary and uncalled for expense of effort in time ard labor"
 Corbett said prefabricatd and synthetic materials will tighten buildings to about two- thirds of their present weight. They will then be put together with little waste of time and can be taken apart with equal rapidity.
 We will then be designing buildings for human use," he con- tinued, land the design instead of being static and dead will become dynamic and alive.
 For centuries the human ani- nal has been trying to adjust himself to his permanent build ings, trying to fit himself like new wine in old bottles" Corbett con- cluded. "Let us in the future make our buildings so that they meet with our own human needs as those needs demand"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
STATE

A few hours of escape from wars, politics and any other weighty social problem is guaranteed those who see Walt Disney's captivating new feat ure-length prod uction "Dumbo" which arrived at Warmers State theater this afternoon TOT an en- gagement of four days.
 Realizing that practically every theatergoer is looking for relaxation and nothing else in these days of stress, Disney and his staff have gone all-out in packing their new picture full Of hilarious comedy, gay excitement and nine catchy tunes.
 A host of funny and fascinating new characters is introduced in the new feature-length technicolor pro- duction. Leading the parade is the hero who gives his name to the title, Dumbo, the sail-eared little baby elephant; the Five Black Crows, birds who speak with the rich and spontaneous humor of the Negroes; Timothy Mouse, Dumbos side-kick and benefactor; Casey Junior, the brisk and alert little engine which pulls the circus train.
 "Dumbo" is the story of baby elephant who was born with enor- nous Tapping ears His appearance makes him a figure of fun and the butt of all the circus pranksters. His experiences and adventures are remarkable as he strives for fame in order to establish himself as a parsonage in his world of the circus Of course he eventually succeeds, in way that makes him world famous and the most removed little elephant of all time.
 There are nine songs in "Dumbo" and each enc is an integral part of the plot. For instance, Look Out For MT. Stork" shows how the circus Spring season starts with the ar rival of the new animal babies, dropped in parachutes by storks who perform like squadron of dive bombers. Pink Elephants" describe the sensations of Dumbo and his great Timothy Mouse, when they ac- cidentally partake of some cham pagne in a moment Of sorrow. The title of the song explains itself, and it is said that the comedy high spot of the picture comes in this pro- duction.
 -Four Jacks and Jill' with Ray Bolger and Anne Shirley in starring roles is the second hit; of the pro- gram. The picture is streamlined with snappy song and dance and is a treat; not to be missed by anyone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
STRAND

Robert Taylor and Lana Turner, new starring team, made their first appearance together on the screen at Warmers Strand theater this afternoon in the thrilling drama of gangster'S career, Johnny Eager" the headliner of the smash mid-week program which is sched- uled for an engagement of four days.
 According to reports the story gives Taylor the greatest dramatic opportunity of his career as Johnny Eager, ruthless killer who knows no code except the rule of self-pres- ervation. Not until he has pinned a trumped up murder on the only girl who has Eeen able to reach be- heath his cold -blooded exterior and find out what makes his heart work, does he make a momentary conces- sion to the laws of human under standing-and then 1t is too late.
 Lana Turner, as the girl, fasci- hated by the ruthlessness of the gangster refusing to believe her love cannot redeem him, SurpaSses any, thing she has done before. Not only does she seem to become increas- ingly lovely with each picture but her work carries a dramatic con- viction that makes her stand out as the most distinguished young ac- tress the screen has produced in a number of years.
 The co-Stars. are given stiff conn., petition in the portrayal of Van Hefiin, whose portrait of a drunken henchman of Johnny Eager whom life has brought to the lowest level but who retains the classical educa-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
SCENIC LECTURE
 PRESENTED HERE

An illustrated lecture on the Gaspe peninsula and points of in- terest in northern New England was given by Henry E. Voegeli of Ches- hire. at a meeting of the Waterbury Naturalist Club, in the Mattatuck Historical Society building, West Main street, last night
 The speaker accompanied his talk with colored pictures of New Hamp- shtre's Mount Washington, urban and rural Canada, and localities on the 2,OO0 mile round trip from Wa terbury around the peninsula.
 Miss Helen Stoddard, president of the club, conducted business meet ing. Reports were submitted by Miss Elizabeth Kirk. Alfred Green and Walter P. Green are scheduled to speak on Lake Mohawk at the organizations next meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04

Catherine Nrynahan of Lynn, Mass, was recent visitor at the home of her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. M B. Mynahan of 245 Walnut St., many visits she has made to the Brass City. She accompanied this time by Amy Wilkinson also one of Lynns many pretty young ladies' City Ed Bill Harrington is con
 fined to his home these days with illness but hopes to be Chairman Henry Bowling enjoyed an airpIane flight from Hartford to Boston Saturday. Ambrose Scully
 Otored to Fort last week and reports that S Army receiving center is one of the busiest and we'll kept camps he's yet seen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
WAR CAUSING MANY CHANGES
 IN CALIFORNIA.

Los Angeles, March 4 = Gearing the life of the nations fifth largest city to wartime conditions has pro- duced some unexpected results.
 Weddings are increasing, automo- bile use is declining, street car and bus patronage is rising, traffic fatal ities are dropping, and windows in blacked-out industry plants are breaking because the dark paint covering the glass absorbs the suns heat.
 The marriage license bureau is issuing wedding permits at rate 75 per cent above that of year ago.. Rosamond Price, head of the bureau, attributes the jump from 1895 licenses in January, 1941, to 2,500 in the same month of 1942 to number of servicemen and work CTS in war industries who have moved into the Los Angeles area.
 Motorcycle Force Increased
 Wheel mileage" of automobiles hmas declined about 15 per cent since tire rationing began Decem- Der 26, according to Deputy Police Chief B. R. Caldwell. The officer said there was marked 1essening in fast driving and quick stops and starts.
 Caldwell said that January showed a 218 per cent decline in traffic deaths from 55 to 43. In addition to the war, Caldwell gave credit to increased vigilance by police, made possible by addition of 100 motor cycle patrolmen to the force. There was 142 per cent increase in num- Der of citations for violations of traffic regulations.
 Window Breakage High
 Both the Los Angeles Street Rail- way company and the Pacific Elec- tric, operators of street cars and busses in the area, estimate a patronage increase of from 10 to 20 per cent. H. o. Marler, general passenger agent of the Pacific Electric, said passenger traffic rose II per cent during the first week in January, 26 per cent in the sec- ond week, and 8 per cent in the third week.
 Property owners in Los Angeles county have suffered a loss of $250, GOO from breakage of glass because of blackout painting, County As Sessor John R. Quinn estimates.
 When passage of the rays that is ordinarily permitted by clear glass is halted by painting, the heat ex- bands the glass and breaks it.. Quinn said that property owners already are experimenting with new types of backing out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
M The Local TheaterS
POLI'S

Tomorrow the LoeW Poli theaIer will present on it's stage another of the smash stage shows which have become a weekly feature here, fer tomorrow and Friday will bring in person, the biggest show yet to be seen here. It will be headed by the up-and coming band of today, Ted dy Powell and his band, rated by music, theater and critics every where as the finest new musical combination of the year. Lovely Peggy Mann is featured in the band and is the charming, pert 21-year- old songstress who has been heard on the leading radio networks from coast to coast. Dick Judge, hand some Californian who also head lines Teddy Powell, and his pleas ing, smooth baritone voice is a fav- orite on Bluebird records. Powell will also present a siX-piece 'band within a band" group, known as the "Six Teddy Bears, which fea- lures a variety of popular rhythms. The small combination is rated as one of the best in the country.
 wee bOIlIllc bdker Ol OH, Johnny" fame will be the headline attraction appearing with this band. You have heard this delight ful little songstress on leading radio programs with Orrin Tucker and you have seen her on the screen, now don't miss this rare oppor- tunity to come down and meet her in person on the Loew Poli stage.
 Making this an outstanding com bination event of stage and screen is fine screen bill headed by the new romantic comedy, Night Be- fore the Divorce" featuring Lynn Bari, Mary Beth Hughes and Jo- seph Allen, Jr. There is also a sur- rounding program of selected shorts and news events.
 Opening at the Loew Poi on Sat- urday for an engagement of five days is Son of Fury" with an al- star cast headed by Tyrone Power and Gene Tierney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
Food for Freedom" - Second of 12 Articles - No Garden Is Better Than Soil It Grows In
Food for Freedomn

Expert advice on growing your
 war garden is contained in g series
 of 12 articles prepared by NEA
 Service and The Waterbury Den1-
 Ocrat, i'm cooperation with the
 Department of Agriculture. Years
 long, nationwide research has pro-
 vided rules for growing both inc
 dividual and collective gardens.
 The article below, on preparing
 the soil, is the second of the
 series.
 By NEA Service
 Many gardeners who in the past had been careless in spading their garden plcsat are beginning to realize that carelessness often costs them @ good part of their harvest. Experts point out that vegetables crops get of to an excellent start when the seedbed is properly spaded or blow ed.
 They also recommended, particu- larly for heavy clay-type soil or porous sandy soil, that well-rot- ted leafmold, horse, cow or sheep manure be applied at the rate of about bushel per 25 square feet.
 The material should be spread over the plot before the ground is broken so that the spading opera tion will help to work it well into the soil. Wood ashes are also used as fertilizer, about 50 pounds to the small-size city garden, and lime is especially good for improving texture of heavy soils. However, too much of it sometimes proves injur- iouS.
 In preparing the seedbed, every clod should be crushed, large air spaces filled, and the surface worked down well by rake and hoe. Many commercial gardeners find that they can improve their chances for a successful harvest by working their seedbed until it feels soft and fine but firmly solid.
 PREPARE SOIL .... IN EARLY SPRING
 It is suggested that preparation of the plot begin early in the spring, just as soon as the land is dry enough to work. But spading soil that is too wet may have it cloddy and hard to work for the entire season.
 In addition to barnyard manure, many home gardeners find it ad- visable to use little commercial fertilizer. They apply it in two ways: Some scatter fertilizer broadcast and then thoroughly harrow or rake it into the upper three inches of soil.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04

Historian, scholar, doctor and gentleman. That's
 five word summation of the long and eminent career of Dr. James Walsh of New York whose death occurred over the past weekend His career marked by the kind of success that comes only with hard work He studied hard and continued to study all through his life that he might mpart his knowledge to others and sur up in them similar desire for knowledge Among Cath ocs he was regarded probably their outstanding lay man. He had been honored by many members ot the authority when he wrote or spoke and regarded by priest and ayman alike confident were they in his knowledge and understanding and interpretation ot the subject at hand full life certainly satisfying one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04

Others spread it along the rows in bands about three or four inches wide and about two inches to one side of the line where the seeds are to be planted or the plants set.
 Fertilizer can often be applied before the seed is planted so that chemical reactions can begin to prepare food for the young plants. This system of spreading fertilizer in bands, about two inches to one side of the line where the seeds are planted, protects the seeds from actual contact with the fertilizer This prevents possible seed injury.
 An ordinary fertilizer mixture such as 5-1O-5 or similar analy- sis which may be recommended by state or county agricultural advis- CTS, or local seed dealers will give satisfactory results ard more than pay for. itself in bigger yields of higher quality vegetables. When applying this type of commercial
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04

You see," she stated, I'm as good a shot as any man. I'm strong, too. So why won't the government take me for sniping duty? I want to help, but knitting is out--looks at these handS!"
 Every night, the redhead said, she goes to a shooting gallery and competes against service men. She likes particularly the Marines who have sharpshooter medals.
 Father Was a Tenor
 T can do as well as any of them" she sighed, but what's the use? I'm night club singer, and I might as well face it. Everything I do theyl'll say is for publicity"
 June Bentley is a night club sin ger and a very promising one, too. But she is also crack rifieShot, whose ability (measured by her shooting gallery record) is of no mean order. Her employer, Meyer Horowitz of the Village Barn, gives her bottle of champagne every times he hits 24 targets in a row and last week she collected a case.
 I'm a Texas gal" she said, 'born in Weatherford, about 30 miles from Fort Worth, and I went quail hunt ing with my dad, Hampstead Bent ley, when I was a kid. I learned tt swing gun then and I've never forgotten how. Dad used to be known as the South's sweetest tenor on the minstrel stage, but he could certainly handle a rifle.
 And this argument that girls are too weak to serve in the armed forces. Well, I don't expect to be called up to the front, but should think that they would be prepar- ing to line up some hard-Shootin' women just in case"
 Buzzer for Rangers
 Miss Bentley's l5O pounds are pleasantly distributed and she looks something less than warlike in the rustic decor of the Village Barn, a nitery which has prospered in Bohemian Greenwich Village by combining square dances and other country games with city slicker talent. A number of famous stars got their start there and Miss Bent ley is hopeful.
 I've ben in plenty of tough places" she said. Why, played the drums and sang in one spot in Fort Worth where had to push a buzzer every time the Texas Rangers came in to pinch the joint for illegal liquor sale.
 "One time there was the devil of 8 battle between customers, with knives and bottles flying all around. Know what I did? Well, I went right on singing Stop, You've Breaking My Heart And the army says women are too tender. Flaooey.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04

Orrin Tucker, who's pretty good picker, has picked successor to famed Wee Bonnie Baker who makes her Waterbury debut tomorrow. Her name is Lorraine Benson lovely young cOntraltO chosen from minutive Bonnie of oh Johnny fame vocalist with Fuckers band. She's better known to the musical place. Pocatelo Idaho The boys in the band say she's doing all right and is destined to become of the top singers of the nation That fellow Tucker they say, sure can pick 'em
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04

What no ice cream Believe it or not ice cream isn't the favorte dessert among Uncle Sams fighting men, recent check-up throughout the nations camps reception centers etc. with the Quartermaster Corps supplying the data reveals that apple pie comes first among the soldiers favorte desserts Next is ice cream Then come doughnuts chocolate cake and cherry pie in close succession Following them cocoanut cake mnce pie fruit cobbler banana pudding, and butter scotch pudding Good old rice pudding was away down in eleventh place Why they can't do that to us we love rice pudding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04

tion of his youth, is one of the highlights of the film.
 Others giving an excellent account of themselves include Edward Arn- old, as the self-made prosecutor, Patricia Dane, Henry O'Neill, Diana Lewis and Barry Nelson with a memorable bit offered by Glenda Farrell in the role of a policeman's wife.
 In addition to this swell hit the management presents another big attraction titled Sing For Your Supper" the co-feature of the pro- gram featuring Jinx Falkenburg and Charles Buddy Rogers with a host of other favorites.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
Dept. of Agriculture Photos from NEA)

fertilizer in bands, the rate should be about pound per 30 feet if the rows are two feet apart. If only one foot apart, then half pound per 30 feet is enough.
 Commercial fertilizer may be used moderately as a side dressing for most growing plants. Nitrate of soda is often used in this manner, especially with crops that are grown for their leaf and stem development rather than for fruit. In using the side dressing method the fertilizer should be worked into the soil a short distance from the plant, but close enough for the feeder roots to reach it.
 Amateur gardeners are reminded that elaborate and expensive tools are not necessary for the cultivation of a small garden plot. A spade or spading fork, hoe, a steel rake, twine and two wooden stakes are sufficient for the task.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
DEGREE IS TO
 BE CONFERRED

The Fellowcraft degree will be conferred on a class of candidates at meeting of Euclid lodge, A. F. and A. M., Tuesday at the Masonic temple.
 Acting Worshipful Master Fred erick l.. Platt conferred the entered apprentice degree on one candidate at meeting held last night at the temple.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
} SPEAKERS AT
 CHURCH SUPPER

Three speakers are scheduled for tomorrow night at 6:3O o'clock when a church family supper will be served in the First Methodist church after which the members will listen to Learning for Life Program"
 The speakers included Rev. Louis E. Higgins, whose subject will be '"The Meaning of Jesus for the In- dividual." Rev. John T. D. Franzen, who will use the topic 'The Prob lens We Face" and Dr. Snavely, who will speak on Parents and Children"
 A similar meeting held last week was attended by 115 persons at which a supper was served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-04
FEAST OF PURIM
 ENDED YESTERDAY

Waterbury J ewry yesterday brought to an end their observance of the one-day festival of Purim Services were conducted in the morning at Temple Israel, Beth Israel, Beth Fl and Sharith Israel synagogues. The holiday, symbol izing the liberation of the ancient Hebrews from oppression, was marked by the reading of the scroll of Esther, record of the origin of Purim.