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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-27

Units are from II Detroit high
schools and Post intermediate
School. Chadsey, Redford. Mac
kenzie, Southeastern and Gass
high schools are providing bands.
Southeastern High School has
permanent possession of a similar
Detroit Times trophy, having won
it the past three successive years.
The afternoons program opens
with an entrance parade, followed
by flag raising. BEDFORD High
School will give an exhibition of
physical training with rifles.
Northwestern. Northern. Mac
kenzie and Chadsey high schools
will each be represented by a pla-
toon in company drill Cadet Col.
Charles Leech of Central High
School will command the COM
pany. Top ROTC officer of the day
is Cadet Brig. Gen. Harry Dahl
heimer of Southeastern High
School. commander of troops for
| the day.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-27
.AII-Wonnan Jury
Hears GraftCase

Defense arguments in the hand
book graft conspiracy trial were
due today before an all-woman
jury in the court of Circuit Judge
Earl c. Pugsley.
Remaining defendants total SIS,
following dismissal yesterday Of
charges against Police Sgt. Frank
formerly at the McClel-
Ian station, when a witness failed
to identify him.
Arguments for the state were
made yesterday.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-27
Mother Gets u Home
Woman With Sons in Navy Gets House Offered
by Landlord Who Read Appeal Sunday
BY VERA BROWN

Seventy-year-old Frank Sharer
of 4453 Concord avenue has re-
stored Circuit Court Commissioner
Louis J. Schneider's faith in
human nature.
Schneider appealed, through The
Sunday Times, for landlord who
would rent a house to Mrs. Will
liam Plaskey of SOB Helen ave-
nue.. whose two older sons are
in the navy.
No landlord the frantic woman
could find would rent TO her be-
cause her 19-year-old son. Rich
ard, her only support, was a
minor.
Sharer upon reading the COM
Imissioner's appeal went over 10
see Mrs. Plaskey Monday. Their
yesterday he reported to the com
missioner.
"Your honor, IL you could see
your way clear to give Mrs.
Plaskey until June 9 everything
will be fine. The present ten
ants of my house have bought
new home and they are
moving"
Schneider shook the old mans
hand;
81 was never so glad to see
anybody In my life as I am you.
We had to do something for
Mrs. Plaskey, but / couldn't
allow her to stay since the
owner Of the house wanted to
live I'm ID.
Mrs. Plaskey has one boy.
Melvin, 25, who Is serving on
the Atlantic, and William Jr.,
"a, Ii on the Pacific. Both Of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-27
FREQUENT CAUCUsEs

Meanwhile the campaign for the
presidency of the council contin-
ued 10 be enlivencd by frequent
caucuses Of supporters OF Scholle
and his opponent. Andrew Leiper,
International UAW-CIO represen-
tative.
Leiper, former president of
Local 80, UAW-CIO, announced
his program today. He pledges
complete support to Phillip Muir
ray and TO President Roosevelt in
the prosecution of the war.
Campaigners for Leiper are also
endorsing Ben Probe, CIO secre-
tary-treasurer for reelection de-
spite the fact that Probe has
announced that he is 100 per cent
for Scholle.
George F. Adde's. secretary
treasurer of the JAW, was guest
speaker yesterday.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-27

them enlisted. You're a good
citizen, MIR. Sharer. Detroit
shonld be proud OF YOU"
Said Mrs. Plaskey:
II simply cant believe the
nightmare of not being able tn
find a place To live IN over. I
just won't believe IL until we're
actually moved. But I'm so
grateful TO Mr.. Sharer. Wen
try to be good tenants"
Son Richard has good jot
with Packard Motor Company ano
there are two younger children
The commissioner has promised
to stay eviction proceedings unit
June 6.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-27
Cherry Festivals Called OFF

TRAVERSE CITY. Mich. May
~ tUP).-The National Cherry
Festival, for 16 years the highlight
of the tourist and resort season in
this area. has been suspended for
the duration of the war, 1t was
announced TODAY.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-27
SIutz and MilkIe
In Washington
For Gas Gossip G
Transportation Experts
Sent to Get Lowdown
on Proposed Rationine

Despite the recommendation oil
the ODT transportation conser-
walton division that Detroit Off
Gals postpone their personal in
quiry on proposed gasoline ration
ing here, two city traffic experts
were in Washington today seeking
further information.
Chairman Donald M. Slutz OF
the mayors defense transportation
committee and Traffic Engineer ID.
Grant Mickle left for the nations
capital few hours after common
council had approved $40 ex-
penses for their trip.
SEEKS DELAY
In addition. State Highway
Commissioner G.. Donald Kennedy,
declaring he was satisfied gasoline
rationing in some form" will
come TO Michigan before the year
is out. said today he will go TO
Washington this week in an effort
to stave il off as long as possible.
Slutz and Mickle were sent
with instructions from the council
10 ascertain what effect Midwest
rationing would have on this de-
Tense area.
President John T. Gilbert OF the
DSR commission had ph on d
Washington to clarity IumorS thai
gasoline would be rationed here
after July /. Originally Gilbert
had planned a protest delegation
consisting of himself, Fred A.
Nolan, DSR manager, Siutz and
Mickte.
Meanwhile, Mayor Edward j.
Jeffries admitted complete be-
wildermeHt as 10 Detroit gas ra-
tioning problems and suggested
that vigorous protests be deferred
pending developments.
Kennedy. declaring he was
fairly certain" gas rationing
would come 10 the Midwest,
added:
Before II does would like
On nee Office of price administra-
ton officials wait until the Pom
tiac plan II given n fair trial"
Kennedy revealed two expert
ments are now under way which
viii 60 far TO alleviate the trans
portation shortage One is the
development of 10-paSSenger
irallef which can be attached 10
an ordinary. motor car and the
other is a larger passenger trailer
which can be attached TO a 1ia-
ION truck tractor.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-27

TOXIC, May u (By official
japanese wireless) (INS).--Japa-
nese forces have occupied Homa-
lin. 20 miles from the frontier of
India, the Japanese high command
claimed today. Homalin is stu
ated on the Chindwin River.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-27
3 Retailers Here
indicted Over y
Food Stamps
AAA Will Continue
to Crack Down on Stores
Violating Rules Of Act

A drive by the Agricultural
M arketing Administration to
crack down" on violators of fed
eral food stamp regulations con-
tinued today. following Indictment
of eight Detroit merchants by q
federal grand jury.
Six of the m er cha n Is ara
charged with conspiracy to violate
the Food Stamp Act. The other
two are charged with making false
Qualifications as to acceptance Of
stamps and false claims to the fed.
eral government for payment. -
CHARGED WITH PLOT
Michael Catanzaro and Gaspare
Arena Jr., who previously had been
denied the right to redeem stamps
because of minor infractions of the
rules, were charged with having
conspired with Anthony Monac0~f
1927 East Fort street to vioiate
the act. "a
Catanzaro and Arena accepted
food stamps in return for mey-
chandise. il Is charged, despite the
fact they had been barred. Then
they turned the stamps over. 10
Monaco, who redeemed them An
having been Used for purchase at
his store. according to the indict.
ments.
Anna DiBendetto and Philip De-
Bendetto. operators OF store sat
2740 Rivard street. are CHARGED
with conspiring In similar manner
with A. Pietro D'Amico, who y
proprietor of a store at 6842 East
LAFAYETTE avenue. D,Amico also
was indicted. .f
FALSE CLAIMS
Joseph Kerry of 2047 SIKH
street. and Lewis Rosenthal of 417
|Salliotte avenue. Ecorse. -were
charged with false certification
and false claims. a.
Were conducting m intea~
sive investigation into violations
and Will continue to do %,
Claude A. Patterson, area super.
visor for the ANA, declarcds
these are the first indictments
we have obtained. but moro than.
50 stores already have been de-
MED the privilege Of using the
plan" sff
The charges carry maximum
penalty of 10 years Imprisonment
or $4,000 fine, or both.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-27

"Your Own Horoscope" by
Frances Drake, Ii one of many
famous features In The Detroit
Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-27
THE PRESIDENTS LETTER
'rHg WHITE HOUSE
wAsHihoroH
Nay %. 1912


Id
Mayor Of the City of-pstroit
Dstroit Michigan
Dear rr J.ffriss nv
you your TELEGRAM Of Isy IL, 1912, requesting
clarifying o. situation.
Despite which caused
Predaetton Board
rubber shortage 80 OF the nost serious Materials shortages
which this nation fsess.
this, Of MAJOR agencies
including Production intend
clarifying settin forth all the
told prsssnt rubber situation arr outlook
the future.
Tbs outlook pleasant for St appears that
virtually ayat1ss
directly connected With the effort.
this overall statsnsnt Is released st Will
followed rub6sr which Vii be designed
tell the people the facts. his, hope Viii TO dzsh
greatly sesptie entertained quarters
as To the ssrtoasnsss Of the rusesr shortage.
sinesrsly yours,
1z-..MM ...1
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-27
sCHOLLE DIsPLEAsED

Speaking on the political action
of the union during the past year,
August Scholle. state Go presi-
dent. said that he was not pleased
with results"
Scholle declared that II the Go
was 10 succeed in its battle on
the political fronts that IL would
have to dig down in its own pock-
cts TO finance political program.
II was understood that the reso-
lutions committee. which is con-
trolled by supporters of Scholle,
had received instructions from
him to prevent, if possible. any
resolutions reaching the floor
which openly attack Lewis. who
tg at odds with Mllrray
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-27
CIO Acts
On Feud
Of Chiefs
BY JACK CRELLIN
Detroit Times Labor Editor

MUSHROOM. May 27.-Hsving
adopted war victory program
which bars strikes for any reason
and calls for a Is per cent in
crease in production Of war ma
terials. delegates to the Michigan
Clio council convention today were
expected to act on resolutions sup
porting CIO President Philip Muir
ray and indirectly blasting John
l.. Lewis.
The victory program. calling
for second front on the world
battlefields in 1912 and a far
reaching political campaign TO de-
feat anti-labor members OF state
and national governmental bodies,
was adopted by an overwhelming
Chief opposition TO the program
came from delegates from JAW
Go locals who had also opposed
the JAWS victory through
of sacrifice" program at
the recent special session OF the
auto workers union in Detroit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
POLI'S TO OFFER
 EARLY BIRD SHOW
Doors to Open Tomorrow Morning at 10 for De-
 fenSe Workers

From one of the least known and most romantic episodes of early American days, 20th Century Fox brings to the screen the smashing, action-packed story of the United States Military Academy in Ten Gentlemen From West Point" open ing today at the LoeW Poli theater for an engagement of five days.
 Starring George Montgomery, Maureen OHara and John Sutton, the film has been called rousing successor to ITO The Shores of Tri- poll" and boasts a climax which preyieWerS claim will make you stand up and cheer.
 All Americans will be enthralled with the timely story of the Ten Gentlemen From West Point" pat termed as it is against the living, stirring background of the "citadel of heroes" The picture positively strikes 8 new high in patriotic fer vor. Don't miss 1t!
 On the same program is another smash hit, Tt Happened In Flat bush" featuring Lloyd Nolan and Carole Landis.
 Tomorrow morning, for the ben eft of the city's Defense Workers Loew's Poli will present a special Early Bird Show, with doors open ing at 10:00 a. m.
 Martha Rave, famous comedienne and singing star of Hollywood, Broadway and the air-waves arrives here at the Loew Poli theater on Wednesday for @ 2 day personal ap-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
THE MAD MONSTER COMES TO STRAND
Escape From HOngkOng" On Same Program Be-
 ginning Sunday

'Tortilla Flat" co-starring Spen- cer Tracy, Hedy Lamar and John Garfield comes to an end tonight with the final showing at the Strand. Other screen notables in the cast include Frank Morgan, Akim Tamiroff, Sheldon Leonard, John Qualen, Donald Merk, Connie Gilchrist Allen Jenkins, and Henry O'Neill. The second riotous comedy hit About Face" features William Tracy and Joe Sawyer, with Jean Porter, Marjorie Lord, Margaret Dumont and Veda Ann Borg in the supporting cast.
 Starting tomorrow for a four-day engagement, the Strand, again, will present two first run, first Water bury showing features. Headlining this gala twin bill is film as up- to-date as @ news flash on your radio Escape From Hongkong, i" made more dramatic and com polling by a plot which is full of suspense until the final scene. this action filled picture features Leo Carrillo, Andy Devine, and Don Terry, and gives a sample of Amer ican spirit and energy in the war torn Orient. A newcomer to the screen Marjorie Lord makes her debut in the picture and shows ex- ceptional promise and screen adapt- ability. Cast as British agent who is masquerading as Nazi, Miss Lord is everything in the way of beauty and cleverness that a Mata Hari is popularly believed to be. The story finds three Amer ican vaudeville players who pre- sent marksmanship act in 8 Hong kong theater, they uncover evidence which leads them into action which is climaxed by an air raid on Hong kong. It's an up-tO-the-minute drama of spy and fifth column activities.
 It takes steady grip on your nerves and will have you gasping and gulping with fear as you watch the unreeling of "The Mad Mon- ster," the second, f1rst-run- first Waterbury showing. Feature on the same program. But if you love thrills and chills in your film diet, here's your dish, served up with soft fantastic and Macabee trim mings as George zucco in the role of a mad scientist seeks his flendish revenge on fellow scientists who scoffed at his bizzare idea that he could transform 8 man into beast
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
MURPHY, SHIRLEY
 HEAD STATE CAST
Freddy Martins Orchestra Also Featured in "The
 Mayor of 44th Street"

Ending tomorrow evening at the air conditioned State theater is "They All Kissed the Bride" CO., starring Joan Crawford and Melvyn Douglas; also Ida Lupino and Louis Hayward in Ladies in Retirement" :"
 Pleasantly spiced with the sweet harmonies of Freddy Martin and his piano concerto" orchestra "The Mayor of 44th Street" comes to the screen at the air conditioned State theater Sunday as melodramatic thriller played amid the shifting lights and shadows of Broadway.
 George Murphy, whose twinkling feet have earned him top rank as a dancer, broadens the scope of his talents by enacting his first dom- inantly dramatic role. He is effec- lively teamed with Anne Shirley, another youthful star who reveals a personality of expanding charm. Miss Shirley allows her admirers to glimpse for the first time her new glamorous, grownup personality, fetching combination of charm, beauty, dashing style, and the poise that comes with assured profession al skill.
 Rex Dowing, a 16-year- grad
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10

pearance engagement.
 Miss Rave, whose buoyant singing style and exuberant comedy have been starred in over fifteen feature movies is definitely "triple-threat player.
 Featured for many weeks on Al Jolson's radio program over CBS- and guest starred on several out standing air shows, Martha's extra ordinary talents have also brought her fame on the Broadway stage she starred in Jolsons hit musical of last year Hold On To Your Hats"-and in personal appearances at key thesters across the country.
 Currently showing in movie hous- es from coast to coast, Martha's lat est picture, Navy Blues" is the new est in a series of personal triumphs for the lovely young star.
 Her appearance here in person on the Poli stage Wednesday and Thursday in a distinct treat for everyone, so make your plans now to attend this smash show lined up exclusively for your entertainment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
Promising Pictures Feature Programs OF Local 7heaers
CHARLIE SPTVAK
 TOPLAY ATLAKE
Famous Orchestra Sunday Attraction; Lazarz Be-
 gins July l6

Charlie Spivak, who brings his orchestra to Lake Compounce Sum day night, has come long way since 1940 when he first introduced his band to New York audiences at the Glenn Island Casino. That 1940 edition was 8 stylized outfit. It re- volved mostly around Charlie's pat ented mute, a tricky affair which permitted him to produce some of the s0ftest tones ever heard Today, Charlie Spivak leads & band that isn't Stylized in any sense at all and which plays fine brand of jazz.
 A lot of credit for the fine quality rhythm section, and to comparative of the hot must go to the brilliant newcomer, Davie Tough. Davies drumming has given the whole band a wonderful lift, which is noticeable in the ballads as well as the up tenn DO instrumentals, but which makes more of difference in the shaping of the latter. The sweet style makes more of difference in the shaping of the latter. The sweet style of the band remains-but it has been broadened.
 Logically, Charlie's lovely-toned and prettily phrased horn remains too, as the pivotal center of the bands ballad arrangements. But, instead of concentrating on muted work. Charlie plays an awful lot of open trumpet, achieving a tonal beauty that is just about incompar- able.
 To augment the presentation of ballads and novelties there are the Stardusters, really great three
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10

uate of Our Gang comedies plays an exacting role with impishly cap- tivating honesty The veteran Rich ard Barthelmess returns to the screen after an absence to contrib ute an unforgettable characterize tion as the gang leader, a role in which he exudes terrific menace.
 Freddy Martins sweet band music provides a pleasant balance for the tingling suspense and melodrama of the novel plot. Four top-spot tunes by Greene and Revel are heard throughout the film. They are Breeze on Lake Louise," You're Bad for Me" "A Million Miles from Manhattan" and Heavenly, Isn't It?"
 Powder Town" the second hit of the program is the first Holly wood product turned out under stress of actual wartime conditions and is concerned primarily with war. The picture presents an au- thentic picture of a munitions boom town With It's robust men and gaudy women, and it's saboteurs in high places.
 Victor McLaglen, Edmond O. Brien, June Havoc and Dorothy Lovett head the talented cast.
 Warner Bros new thriller Wings for the Eagle" makes its debut at the State starting Wednesday with Ann Sheridan and Dennis Morgan in co-starring leads. Jack Carson and George Tobias head the fea- tured cast. Included on the same big show will be the Bullet Sears" with Regis Toomey and Adele Long mire.
 Cecil B. DeMille's technicolor epic of the sea Reap The Wild Wind" is on it's way to the State with John Wayne, Ray Midland and Paulette Goddard topping 8 star studded supporting cast. Reap the Wild Wind" is being hailed as a sure winner of the Academy Award for 1942 and recently broke the 10 year attendance record at Radio City Music Hall during it's five week run.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
"CHATTERBOX", COLLEGE
 MUSICAL

Republic has assigned John Hub bard, Ruth Terry, Martha O'Dris. coll, Tom Brown, Charlie Smith and Lynn Merrick to the leads in Chat terbox", college musical.
 Miss O'DriScoll was borrowed from Paramount. Also borrWced from Paramount was Charlie Smith, who plays Dizzy" in the Henry Aldrich series.
 Miss Terry just completed Call of the Canyon" for Republic. Miss Merrick, who plays the feminine lead in the Don Red" Barry ser- ies, will play Emmy Lou, a coed from you know where.
 Hubbard is college professor and Brown is an irrepressible college student leader.
 Albert s. Rogell directs for Re- public. Albert J. Cohen is associate producer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10

by blood transmission. Here's one of the sWellest horror dramas filmed. Zucco takes for his subject a simple country giant who is his gardener at the dismal mansion he has rent ed on the edge of the forbidding swampland. Here in his barred labo- ratcry he experiments until he is able to change the harmless young giant into golf man at will. Glenn Stange plays the fascinating dual role of loyable country simpleton transformed into a beast killer, and back again as the mad scientist yields his deadly hypodermic needle, The romantic interest is furnished by Ann Nagle and Johnny Downs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10

York. Not one came to see it. From this he deduced that people would not come to the theater, even at low prices, without hit plays.
 He also felt that the original Broadway cast was vital to the suc- cess of low-priced theater. More than that, he knew that to be a financial success at low prices, the plays would have to run at high box office prices long enough to cover the initial costs of production.
 When Claudia" came along a year and a half ago, it was ideal for his experiment. Completely esecapist comedy, the story of a daffy young wife,s coming of age cleaned up On Broadway, in road companies and was sold to the movies. It was inexpensive to pro- duce-a small cast and only one set.
 MT. Golden decided to take the plunge. -.-..-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10

A NEvER-TO-B BE E-FMRGOTTEN skating lesson is given in Walt Dis ney,s new Technicolor feature, "Bambi," soon to be released by RKO Radio. Thumper, @ frolicsome rabbit, is the teacher, Bambi, deer, the pupil.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10

and-a-girl quartet. The girl in the Stardusters is June Hutton, a major asset for Charlie, and one who has feeling for songs which can best be compared with that of Jo Stafford. Vocalist Garry Stevens has an unaffected approachc to his efforts that makes all of his work very pleasant to listen to.
 Lake Compounce features the New Departure Band of Bristol Sunday afternoon in 8 two hour concert from to 5 o'clock. The Russ Schu- erer orchestra plays for dancing on Saturday and Joe Lazarz starts a series of engagements on Thursday July 18th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
STAGE TO SCREEN

Gordon Jones, who began his acting career in the movies and re- gently scored on the stage in My Sister Eileen" has an important role in RKO Radios current action film, Highways By Night"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10

HOW A SHORT-CI au- tomobile horn saves the life of man condemned to death is clever ly shown in RKO Radios Journey Into Fear" produced by Orson Welles.