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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-18

the plan, Turtle" would go lock
stock and contracts for the $1,000
600. Whoever paid it would get all
rightsfi including the basic copy
right, which would mean that the
author, John Van Druten, would
not have to be paid royalties. The
purchaser would take over the
Broadway production and any road
companies that might exist.
Offhand, 1t would not appear
that anyone is likely to take up the
offer, but you never can tell about
this business. The play Is a three
character affair and is a virtual
mint as stage attraction. But it
is doubtful If purchaser would
get more than half of the $3,000,-
900, if that, back from stage per-
formances, which virtually would
mean he was spending a million
and half for the film rights. OF
course, he would have all rights
forever, but this potential source
Of revenue would be problematical
and at best returns from such
things as stock, television or repeat
movie rights would be well in the
future and possibly not too heavy.
WHEN talked to Billy Rose a
w couple of months ago he had q
wel-thumbed copy of Henry
VIII" on his desk and he said he
and Margaret Webster might get
together and produce 1t. The pro-
ject has reached the public an
nouncement stage now and the
event is planned for next season.
The names Of Charles Laughton
and Nigel Bruce are being banded
about as possibilities for the title
role. The play has not been seen In
New York since 1916.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-18

Ella Raines has been signed to
play opposite John Wayne in Tall
In the Saddle" at RKO Radio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-18
Up And Down Broadway
BY JACK GAVER
United Press Drama Editor

NEW play running along successfully
for almost reasonable to expect that Just about
wanting tinker with that
looking However John Golden
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-18

ter" Anderson. Gloria De Haven,
Kenny Bowers, Ben Blue and Nancy
Walker.
Add six sensational newcomers
from the New York stage - the
Ross Sisters, three breath-taking
young acrobats: Walter Long, tap
dancer; Jane Hale, goiden-haired
dancer who is George Murphy's
partner in fast stepping interlude,
and Dean Murphy, the White
Houses favorite mimic. who pre-
sents q series of the laugh-provok-
ing representations that made him
famous. T..
Main Street Today" Is on the
same program together with select
ed shorts.
Starting Friday is Three Russian
Girls' and "Nabonga".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-18

tender, have appeared in many ex-
hibitions.
Even track stars turn u pin what
the steamship company advertise
ments used to call "aloha-l land"
Long Johnny Woodruff, former
Pittsburgh middle distance record
holder, is a first lieutenant in an
Army anti-aircraft battery, and
LIST 1t. Lou zamperini, former ma
tional mile champion from use,
was based in Hawaii when he made
his last flight as a bombardier in
a Liberator last year.
Who knows? The guy next to you
on the bus tomorrow may be Joe
Louis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-18
- In -
Hollywood
BY ERSKINE JOHNSON
NEA Stan Correspondent

Being Hollywood's "either too
young or too old" girl requires
more acting away from the CAM
eraS than in front Of them, 1T-year-
old Diana Lynn confesses.
You probably remember Diana as
the brazen but lovable brat who
befriended Ginger Rogers in the
picture, THE Major and the
Minor" Since then Paramount has
been grooming her for stardom in
such films as the current Miracle
Of Morgan'S Greek" and the soon to
be released, "Our Hearts Were
Young And Cay"
But Diana, a starry-eyed 17-year-
old, almost didn't get those roles.
She was almost too old for the
Ginger Rogers picture and almost
too young for "Our Hearts" That's
where the ff-stage acting came in,
she said.
"You see," she explained, II
had been at Paramount ever
since I was Is years old. I could
hardly wait to grow up. Why, at
IA I didn't even like to come to
the studio. Fourteen is an awful
age"
At IS, Diana said, she was con-
vinced she was grown up. She
left the bobby socks at home and
emerged in high French heels as
Hollywood's idea of an ingenue.
II even lied about my age-said
I was 49,"
And then along came that role
of the 14-year-old brat in THE
Major And The Minor" Paramount
casting directors Immediately
thought Of Diana, and then shook
their heads. Nope" they said,
she's too old"
| GOT OUT THE KID CLOTHES
WELL" said Diana, ut was awful.
All the time I had wanted to be
grown up. But wanted that role.
So hunted up one of my discard
ed 14-year-old, un glamorous
dresses, stopped trying to act like a
glamorouS ingenue, and went to see
the producer of the picture"
Diana got the role and made
such a hit that the studio, much
to her distress, Immediately typed
her as 14-year-old brat and
gave her ''nttle sister" role in
And the Angels Sing, another
with Betty Hutton in 1.-THE Mira
Gle Of Morgan's Crook" BY this
time Diana was 16.
Then along came "Our Hearts
Were Young And Gay" the film
version of the Cornelia Otis Skim
ner-Emily Kimbrough book OF
two 1s-year-olds touring pre-war
Europe.
A Santa Monica high school
girl, Gail Russell was cast as
Cornelia, and the studio started
a search for Emily.
II made up my mind I wanted
that role" Diana said, but stu
dio bosses wouldn't even talk to
me. BY that time everyone
thought Of me only as somebody
kid sister. This time they said I
was too young for the part"
But Diana had friend in jim
Davis, the studios masseur, who
thought she'd be terrific in the
role. Every time the producer Of
the picture, Sheridan Gibney,
climbed onto his rubbing table,
Davis gave him a sales talk about
Diana Lynn.
CHENEY FINALLY GIVES
Finally, in about a week, Gibney
said: "Okay, Jim, have Diana come
to my Office. But I still think she's
to young for the part"
Well, Diana put on her high
French heels again and went to
Producer Gibney's Office and got
the role.
Gosh, when the studio calls
now I never know whether to put
on my high heels or get my bobby
socks out Of the mothballs,' Diana
said.
Diana started life as Dolly
Loehr. crashed the screen at IS
because She could play the Grieg
Concerto from memory. Her first
role was accOrr}e1a nUin0 Cl1sappo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-18
STARLET'S KIN FAMED

Celebrities are not uncommon in
Angela Lansbury's family
The eighteen year old English
actress now appearing in M-G-M's
Picture of Dorian Gray" was rear
ed in the tradition of both theater
and politics. Angelas mother is
Moyna Macgill, celebrated English
stage star. Her late grandfather
was the Right Honorable George
Lansbury, First Commissioner of
Works in England. Her great-uncle
was the noted actor, Robert B.
Mantell. "a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-18
PROLIFIC DIRECTOR

The song market is booming fol-
film director Charles F. Riesner and
Jack Kenny. A few days ago their
song, Easy on the Eyes" was pur-
chased for publication by the Mills
Music Company This week on the
Lost in Harem" set it was an
nounced that second song by the
same writer's, Little White Rose
had been accepted for publication.
ReiSner writes the lyrics, Kenny
the music.
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Foster on the piano in Para
mounts THE Hard Boiled Ca
nary" Daughter of one of the
west coasts best piano teachers,
she first attracted attention at IL
as pianist with the Los Angeles
Junior Symphony. Impressed with
the little acting she did, Paramount
signed her to a contract.
LARAMIE Day will co-star with
Alan Marshal in RKO Radios
That Hunter Girl" and thereby re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-18

Enrol Flynn and Jean Sullivan the In from
Warner Bros film uncertain Glory"
Warmers State theaer Paul Luka Academy
with exciting
with Jimmy Lydon the title
and said funniest Of thepopuIarseries
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-18
The Cocktail
Lounge!

Open from 4 ps m. daily.
A charming SPOT for 0Rs
eernOOm an d evening.
Prices the same ~ On
other parts Of the hOeel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-18

alizes a long standing desire to do
comedy. She recently completed
dramatic role opposite Gary
Cooper in 1.-THE Story of DR.. Was
SELL" before which she scored In
the romantic lead opposite Cary
Grant in RKO Radios Mr.. Lucky
'"Ihe Adventures Of Sinbad the
Sailor" is to be made as q lavish
technicolor production by RKC
Radio.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-10-20
ABR News OF U
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has been attending a VIZ Naval
school at Louisiana Tech.
After a visit with his parents,
Postmaster and Mrs. Arthur
Smith, he will go to South Bend
to enter a midshipman school at
Notre Dame University.
Newton Cooney Returns To
Newton Cooney, machinist
mate second class, has returned
from % months of verse; SER
vice with a naval construction
battalion in the Southwest Paci-
fic.
He is spending a 30-day leave
with his wife, the former Miss
Ruth Krebs, and daughter. San
dra lat the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe V. Krebs.
He will report back to Camp
Parks, Calf, Nov. 10.
Harry Parsley. Jr.. Promoted
From somewhere in Australia
where he is stationed, comes
news that Harry E. Parsley, Jr.,
has received a promotion to yeo-
man second class, in the United
States Navy. According to a let
ter received by his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. H. E. Parsley, ST., the
new rank was attained Oct. l..
The second son of the family,
Jack, who recently enlisted in
the Naval Reserve, returned Fri
day from Jackson where he
passed his physical examination
and was accepted and is now
awaiting his call to duty. Pars-
ley enlisted at Biloxi.
o. C. Holyfield Pays Brief Visit
Home
Mr.. and Mrs. o. C. Holyfield
and family were more than glad
to see their son, Orrey Curtis
Holyfield, when he arrived re-
Gently for a visit of two days
and nights at their home on
Pascagoula street.
They were also happy to learn
that he has made a new rating
that of fireman first class.
Holyfield is serving aboard the
u S. S. "Wilkes-B Barre Prior to
his enlistment in the Navy,
March IA, 1914, at Biloxi, the
young bluejacket was employed
at the Southern Kraft Division
of the International Paper Co.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-10-20
Service Mems Wives
Make Weekly java
Hour Pleasant Event

Sunday, Oct. Is, marked the
third of the Java Hours spon-
sored by the Servicemen's Wives
club of Pascagoula with 100 in
attendance between the hours Of
5 and 6 pm.
Delicious homemade pie and
coffee was served and games and
dancing were enjoyed.
A beautiful birthday cake was
cut and served in honor of Miss
Louise Malone, a member of the
WAVES, whose natal day fell on
October 20.
The club reminds all service
men and women that each Sun
day Java hour is devoted espe-
cially to them.
The wife of any service man
is invited and urged to attend
the meeting of the club next
Wednesday at Gas pm. at the
USO and become an active men,
Der.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-10-20
Oscar E. Afford To
Take Over Operation
MoodY's Cleaners

Oscar E. Afford. well known
Pascagoula business man, has
purchased the Moody's Cleaners
and will take over the operation
of the business beginning Oct.
30, according to an announce
ment made this week.
Mr.. Afford plans changes and
expansion in the business. details
of which will be announced next
week. Mr. Afford has also pur-
chased the Moody home on Mill
road and completed moving into
the residence this week.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-10-20
George H. Rohr Transferred

News has been received by Mr..
and Mrs. L. H. Rohr of Pasca-
goula of the transfer of their
son, George H. Rohr from Balm
bridge, Md, where he has been
in training to Bremerton, Wash.
The blueiacket. who has the
rating of motor machinist first
class, is a brother of Carl A. Rohr
of Pascagoula.
Bonnie r. Taylor Weds During
Leave
The wedding of Bonnie r.
Taylor, seaman second class, to
Miss Mollie Burgess was solem-
nized at Richton, Miss. during a
a leave of absence from his post
at Miami, Fla. Seaman Taylor
has also been spending part of
his leave with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. R. j. Taylor. 1924 Ad-
miral Schley street in Pascagou-
la. He has now returned to his
station at Miami where he has
been stationed since finishing
his boot training at cambridge,
Md
Before entering the service,
March IA, 1914, Taylor had been
employed at ingalls, for Is
months.
MI. and Mrs. j. w. Ahrens Hear
From Son
After a silence of several
weeks, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. All
rens had the joy of hearing from
their son, j. w. Ahrens, Jr., who
when they last heard from him
was taking part in the invasion
of France.
While the young soldier went
into the service in the Air Force
he was transferred to the infan-
try at the beginning of the in
vasion of France.
1t was then that he received
a wound which evidently was
not extremely serious as in the
letter recently received he men
tions that he is back in his COM
pany, with a "sore leg and a
purple heart"
Ahrens visited his parents at
their country home, "The Big
Oaks on the Old Mobile High
way before going overseas.
Henry r. Davis Receives Medal
From the Fifth Air Force Ser
vice Command in the Southwest
Pacific comes the news that Hen
ry v. Davis, technician fifth
grade, has been awarded the
Good Conduct Medal for exem-
plary service with an ordnance
company attached to the Fifth
Air Force Service Command.
He has been overseas for ten
months and is entitled to wear
the Asiatic- Pacific Theatre rib
bon with bronze star for partiei-
patton in the New Guinea cam
paign.
Prior to his entry into the SER
vice Davis was employed at In
gals. He attended the Vancleave
High school and Perkinston Col
lege before his entry into bus
mess life.
His wife, Mrs. Evelyn McEwen
Davis resides in McComb. His
parents. MI. and Mrs. Howard
w. Davis make their home in
Green Springs, Miss.
Tom Colmer And Bill Gautier
Finish Boot Training
Among the Jackson county
boys who have finished their
boot training at Camp Peary are
Tom Colmer, son of Representa-
tive and Mrs. William NJ. Colmer,
and Bill Gautier, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Gautier of Pasca-
goula.
Both boys have the distinction
of having been selected to attend
a VIZ training school Nov. |,
which is quite an achievement
as requirements have been raised
for this course.
They have been enjoying a va
cation at home but departed for
Camp Peary Thursday to await
assignment to a VIZ school.
Arthur Vaughan Smith Home
From Ruston. La.
Arthur Vaughan Smith has ar
ived from Ruston. La, where he
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-26
Air Age
Washington Postl


 It seems to be obvious that the Presidents elo- quent plea to the air conference at Chicago for an open air policy will not change the Krenns hostility to it. Russias attitude, however, will not frustrate the development of international air transport over world -girdng routes To be sure, Russia is great subcontinent of a country but it has more breadth than depth, so that there will not be much injury international transportation in finding routes which would bypass Russia. It is this knowledge which should be borne in mind in thinking the pos abilities of the Chicago conference The air age has never been properly ushered in. As MT. William A M Burden, Assistant Secretary of Commerce said in
 recent article: The atmosphere in which interna- tiona air transport was endeavoring to develop at the outbreak Of the was incredibly restrictive" If any of the plans at present under discussion at Chicago come to fruiton there will be a healthy relaxation and there will be two benefciaries inter- communication and mutual understanding. Both are inter-Ielated in building up world civilization
 Neither the British the Americans, who lead opposing schools of thought at Chicago want to go back to prewar days when authorization to operate internationally parsimoniously doled out Both believe in an open air policy But difference between them has to do with the degree Of control to be vested in an international body. The British, conscious ot the head start that American companies have in trans port facilities would endow the body with the task of alocating routes and traffic. We would restrict the international body for the time being to technical service We feel that the various airnes should have freedom to compete till international air transport
 
 Berle speaking for the Administration, is conscious of the unfair advantages that would accrue to this country Accordingly at Chicago recently he an- nounced that transports would be placed at other countries disposal for soon as the war is over Doubtless he win go further at succeeding meetings At least this country ought to give some guarantee that it will make bid for intra European traffic
 Meantime the reasons for Russias abstention from the air conference require explanation. We have seen what has happened as the result of the clamping down of information difficulties with China When the lid was blown off by the recall of General Stilwell and the resignation of Ambassador Gauss the reaction was extreme. That might be the case one day with Russia It is therefore incumbent upon the Administration to be open and frank in elucdatng the situation which responsible for the refusal of Russia to participate in the Chicago conference. H as is hinted the Russians objected not merely to the inclusion of countries with which they are not in diplomatic relation but also-and mainly-to the chosen delegates on the basis of their record that should be made known. The peace of this world de- pends upon great power unity, and we know of no better way of shattering it than to allow false lm- pressions be created by the present policy of in formation control
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-26
POINTS OF GERMAN STRENGTH

Here are some Of the reasons for the initial success of the daring Nazi move.
 1-Marshal von Rundstedt. the ablest German general is TOW in complete command. He is the man who argued that the German Army should withdraw from France at the time of the Normandy invasion. Erwin Rcmmel, close friend of Hitler, opposed, and it cost the Nazis about 100000 men Rommel's death undoubtedly is blessing to Germany, for it leaves von Rund- stedt, disciple of von Mackensen in the last war, in complete control.
 2-The Nazis have tanks super for to ours-thcir latest Tiger tank being almost impossible to put out eff commission. Even their older tanks have been reinforced with a btlkhead in the nose, behind which Is poured concrete.
 S-The Nazis also have developed new type of mortar, also have been saving their planes, also are using more robot bombs.
 1.-The Nazis have brought up a
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-26

Tomorrow is election day again in Juneau and throughout the First Division A seat in the Terri storial Senate is to be filled.
 It should be privilege and responsibility to least our votes tomorrow-a privilege fighting ia war to preserve and therefore precious re- ssponsibility we should not treat lightly because it econcerns the only part of our Territorial government sover which we have any control
 The Legislature is our government. It can be sgood not good, depending upon the interest Hack of interest of the voters on election day We urge you to cast your vote tomorrow
 But because the Territorial Legislature is the form of government under which you live and through which you express the of home rule for Alaska which Alaskans have been allowed, urge you also to consider carefully before you go to the polls what type of you really want to fill this vacant Senate seat
 The coming Legislature will be larger than before The House will have "A members as against Is formerly. The Senate will have twice many aTembers-16. An unusual number of new members will appear in both houses.
 Tomorrow the voters of the First Division will have chance to elect another experienced man to
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lot of fresh troops, while our men have been fighting for six long months-ever since Normandy.
 5-Most important and inescap- able factor, however, is the let-up of the Red Army on the Polish front, plus the stalemate of the two British Armies. It was known ill advance, though officially de- nied, that the British would fur nish only 30 per cent of the Vest ern Invasion Army. American troops were to furnish TO per cent.
 However, it was not contemplated that the Red Army, after reaching the Vistula River and Warsaw, would stop and detour through Budapest to Vienna. While the Germans probably haven't been able to shift many troops from the Polish front, they have been able to use far less munitions.
 1dhb Adll WIiCll lllC iNCA <1A AAA3 eased up on the Polish front, highest United States war chiefs had their experts make study of that front. The report was that the Red Army had actually tried to cross the Vistula, that German Qualifications were extremely strong, end that the Red Army needed more supplies.
 At least two months have drag ged on since then. Regardless of the factors, 1t is no secret that United States military men are bit terly disappointed at the Russian delay. They have been hopeful re- gently, however, that with the ground frozen the Polish offensive will soon start.
 It is the biggest factor to watch in the entire war.
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really represented his own personal choice.
 They especially mentioned to him James c. Dunn and Brig. Gen. Julius Holmes.
 Roosevelt replied that Dunn was Secretary Hull's personal choice as Assistant Secretary of State.
 Regarding Holmes, the President replied that he should be given a trial, and if he didn't work out he would be removed.
 Roosevelt added that he was glad the liberal Senators had made the fight against the State Department new executives.
 Tt was a very healthy thing and will put them on guard for the future," he remarked. Copyright, 1914, by Bell Syndicate
 Incorporated
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Daily Lessons in English Ss %s. L. GORDON

Please give this matter this matter EARLIEST attention"
 OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED first unstressed sylables.
 Site (vision). Site t 
 SYNONYMS Melancholy sadness, dejection, gloom
 STUDY: word three times and it is yours Let vocabulary mastering Todays ABRASION; rubbing off, the wearing has an of the coins"
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HOROSCOPE "The stars incline
 bat do not compe"
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 27

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27
 Benefic aspects rule today There is a presage Of victories on the high seas
 HEART AND HOME: This is an suspicious wedding day and should be most fortunate for brides Of naval officers or sailors Actresses come under promising sway which seems to indicate lame for novices.
 BUSINESS AFFAIRS: This is a fortunate date for writing letters regarding future contracts or for signing legal papers. Employers who have promised former jobs to returning soldiers are to be re- lieved of embarrassing incidents. Most servicemen will desire new jobs. Many have acquired technical training that assures success in novel fields.
 NATIONAL ISSUES: Labor con tinues under the most stimulating influences making for firm politi- cal connections that are freed gradually from partisan prejudices. Legislators will represent union ideals and champion the cause of wage earners of every class.
 INTERNATIONAL A AFFAIRS s: Mobilization of overwhelming land, sea and air power by United Ma tions will greatly speed the progress toward complete victory. The stars presage terrific conflict with the barbarous enemy who will perpetu- ate new treacheries while pretend ed peace overtures are proposed.
 Persons whose. birthdate it is have the augury of a year of ex- traordinary experiences. Extreme caution is urged where leases or contracts are to be signed.
 Children born on this day have the augury of a life of varied in- terests and fair achievements Many will be rarely gifted.
 Copyright, 1944)
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VtOOLKN IttUUl''t ROBERTA LEE

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BATTLE OF STATE DEPARTMENT

Senators Pepper, Guffey, and Chandler had an interesting con- versation with the President when they called him on the phone to ask whether the Stettinius- Hopkins State Department appointments