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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-12-04
Jap Execution on Prison Ship
Related by Lone Survivor Of 80.
Men Bound Together,
Then Shot in Backs,
Botoon Veteran Says
; By the Associated Press.

fBy the Associated Press.
HOUSTON, Tex, Dec. 4.-Thirty
American prisoners lined up at the
rail of Japanese ship, waiting to
be shot.
They had been recaptured after
an almost 4-mile swim for liberty
following the torpedoing of Japa-
nese prison ship of zamboanga
Peninsula last September 7.
The 80 were roped together and
their hands were bound behind
them. Then the Japs began shoot
Ing them one by one-shooting
them in the backs.
Twenty-nine of those bound, help
less and hopeless men were killed.
But one got away-just as death
was closing in.
Today that man, 23-year- old Tech.
Sergt. Denver r. Rose, home with
his parents in Houston, told the
story OF his miraculous escape.
Loses 10 Pounds in Prison.
Veteran of Bataan ana Corregi-
dor and one of the thousand pris-
oners on the terrible march Of
DEATH" Sergt. Rose lost TO pounds
during two and one-half years in a
japanese prison camp.
He weighed little more than 100
pounds when the enemy transferred
him and other captives from one
part of the Philippines to another.
There were $50 of us crowded
into a small ship" he relates. when
a torpedo hit us. many were caught
below decks in the hold and never
had a chance. The Japs turned
machine guns on those who got into
the water.
I'VE started swimming for shore,
4 miles'away. I was within so yards
OF dry land when the Japs came up
in small boats and caught 80 of us.
30 Men Bound Together.
They tied our hands behind us.
They took lis out to another prison
ship. We were all roped together.
all 80 of us, standing in line along
the rail. They started shooting us,
one by one, and was fourth in line.
Using his sword, Jap cut the
rope to turn loose the first man in
line. He was taken to the stern of
the boat and shot in the back. He
fell into the water. Then they cut
loose the second man and took him
back to be shot. I found the frayed
end of a steel cable on the rail be-
hind me. l rubbed the ropes across
the sharp edges until I got my hands
free. still have the scars on my
hands.
Il decided I'd just as soon be shot
trying to get away as like sitting
duck, so I made break for it. I
ran to the front end of the ship
and slipped down into the anchor
hole. 1 hid there about 20 minutes.
They were searching the ship for
me. I heard more shots.
While the shooting was going on
I let myself down into the water.
l treaded water very softly, so as
not to stir up the phosphorescence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-12-04
Boes Two Deer in Reich

LANCASTER, Pa. OP-A fighting
CT has found good hunting in Ger
many. Pfc. Earl Mowery wrote home
that he went on hunting trip" in
Germany and bagged two deer, one
with six points and the other with
seven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-12-04
Wife Forgives
Soldier Agrees
To Take Baby
, the Assoc,afed Press.

8t
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. TT am
the only woman he loves. He
couldn't help making mistake.
Thus, according to Philadelphia
Record copyrighted story, did Mrs.
Rose Whitehouse, wife Of Pfc.
Arthur Whitehouse, aAnounce yes
terday that she has forgiven her
husband and that she will bring up
as her own 10-month- Geraldine,
daughter of Pvt. Whitehouse and
Newfoundland girl.
Pvt. Whitehouse brought Geral-
dine, youngest passenger ever to fly
the North Atlantic route of the Air
Transport Command, to this coun-
try last week.
Relatives said Mrs. Whitehouse
was not inclined to accept the
child at first, but when she saw the
baby, she fell in love with it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-12-04
Admiral Byrd Urges
Full War Production

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON. Dec. Rear Admiral
Richard E. Byrd, Antarctic explorer,
broke a long public silence last
night to urge full production on the
American home front and described
the war as "a helluva way from
finished"
Paying tribute to the Army CT
Joes, Admiral Byrd disclosed he had
been in the European battle area
making a study Of how the tactical
air forces support the fighting
ground troops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-12-04
Gradually I moved away from the
ship and finally Lit out for the shore. -
Cared For nv Natives

NAuoaoAAy AAoNCo away lIOill Vic
ship and finally Lit out for the shore. Z"
Cared For by Natives.
He swan the four miles to shore.
"A fellow doesn't know how much
he can do until he gets in a tight
spot like that and has to-" he ex-
plains. Il don't believe 1 could swim
even one mile now"
On reaching land he Joined 50
others who had escaped from the
torpedoed ship. Natives took care
of them for several weeks. Then
they were picked up by United
States naval forces.
A native of Fort Smith, Ark,
Seret. Rose was working for. an oil
company here when he decided to
enlist, late in 1885, He went back
to Fort Smith and signed up in the
Coast Artillery. In July, 1910, his
outfit went to Corregidor.
On the march of death" he saw
many comrades beheaded or shot
without mercy. Later, in the prison
camp, "Japs were always looking for
an excuse to finish us off," he said,
because they were afraid of us.
They kept us half starved for the
same reason"
Now such worries are behind the
sergeant. Instead. he wonders how
he will spend the $4,577 in back pay
he has collected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-12-04
Counsel for Dorsey
To Seek Dismissal
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 4.-The ball
III busted OF the witness chair today
for more details about the gallery
fracas Of Bandleader Tommy Dor
sey and Jon Hall, screen hero.
Meanwhile defense counsel let it
seep out that they planned sur
prise" motion soon for dismissal Of
assault charges against Dorsey. his
wife and their friend, Allen Smiley.
First. however. the lawyers have
few more questions to ask another
actor, Antonio Icaza, whose first
name actually is Ismael. And they
want to hear the testimony of two
physicians, DR.. Bernard Pearson and
DR.. Marcus Graham, who stuck
Halls nose together again after the
balcony fight in Dorsey's apartment
August 5.
Icaza, flown here from Panama to
testify, put the finger on Dorsey.
He says the bandmaster banged Hall
on the brow. with a bottle. He says
that everybody was hitting the bot
tie. too-everybody but Icaza. He
had sued Dorsey for $4,000 dam
ages, claiming injuries in the fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-12-04
Thief Visits Police Boil

GREAT FALLS, Mont. Up.-Joe
Rosetti of Butte spent q shivering
Thanksgiving. His overcoat was
stolen at the policemen's ball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-12-04

Yes. son, l bought while you
fought Hasten "V-Es day with
one extra War Bond,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-12-04
Roilrood in Normondy
Returned to French

- the Associated Press.
LONDON, Dec. THE 200-mile
Normandy railroad network linking
such key invasion backgrounds as
st. 10. Argentan and La Haye du
Puts has been turned back to the
French by 1t. Col. Carrot White
Of the United States Army End
Military Railway Service.
The announcement said military
trafic would retain top priority and
American locomotives and crews
were left to help expedite Amer
lean freight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-12-04

The Sixth War Loan-n0 ceiling
for your purchases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-12-04
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-12-04
RCAF Flying Boot
Reported MISSING

BY Canadian Press.
VANCOUVER, Dec. An RCAF
Canso flying boat with a crew of
nine aboard is reported missing from
Its base at Patricia Bay after the
aircraft failed to return from a
routine operational flight Saturday
night, Western Air Command an
nounced last night.
Aerial search is being conducted
over the Juan de Fuca Straits and
the southern tip Of Vancouver Island
by RCAF aircraft.
Evening star., 1944-06-08

summer suits in plain light blue
ana tan. Famous make in double
breasted style. Sizes 10 and 20. Stocky
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-10-16

WORKERS, MALE AND FE-
male, must be hired under pro-
VISION OF War ManpoWer Commits
sion's Sterilization Program. I'm
der the ley priOrltleS referral
plan all male workers, and all IN
migrant female workers, must be
hired through the local U. S. EN-
ploymen. Service Office. Those
now employed in essential war
work, including agriculture, need
not apply. "H
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-10-16

FOR SALE. SEED RYE, LIMITED
quantity. Home grown, prlccd 10
sell. Also seed wheat. G. "
caves. near EPSON, Phone @aot
l6-&-iG
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-10-16
Minute Test Answers.

/ HomTV Clay.
,. Daniel Webster.
). Gen. William Henry Harrison
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-10-16

~WANTED-BOYS OVER Ia
years old as Carrier Sales
men. Those employed must be
able to post $1,000 Bond
Good routes with good pay
for the right boys. Apply
Circulation Manager DAILY
pisratL -
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-10-16

WANTED CLEAN, SOFT RAGS
2 IL cents pound at Dispatch VI
flee.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-10-16

NEAT COLORED GIRL WANTED
Capable of putting tp short or-
ocrs and helping IN Kitchen. Good
salary. Apply IA person. Sntc>
Shop. ltitI
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-10-16

The trouble with most h~or,cpl1v-
els, opincS Jockey Jones, is that the"
'Npcet all hot rip, 10 turn into rold
cash.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-10-16

Turkev. according to an editorial
Is ~ 2 strategic srct. "L2t d. -
mean Strategic.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-10-16
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Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-17

around the cities from which
he broadcasts. In three years
he has conducted more than
800 extra performances at Army
and Navy camps and entertained
over 100000 service men. For
these performances he gives out
his "big, round silver dollars"
and Milky Way Candy Bars, just
as he does on Monday nights to
the civilian audiences, the only
difference being that the serv-
icemen's shows are not broad
cast and are for enlisted men
only. Now the Mental Banker is
looking forward to entertaining
the service men in the Toledo
area with dozens of those extra
appearances. He receives no pay
for these appearances, but he
says that the enjoyment he gets
from feeling that he is doing a
small part in maintaining the
morale of the men makes the
effort we'll worth while. DR.. l. @.
may be contacted for these serv-
ice men shows through WSPD
Toledo or the Paramount The
atre.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-17
Seen On A Hollywood
Movie Set

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. II
-Seven-year-old j a ckie
Butch" Jenkins is suppos-
ed to cry for scene with
Margaret 0'Brien in "0ur
Vines Have Tender Grapes"
He knows how to turn m
tears for the camera, but
when he does the scene he
has a sob in his voice, but
no tears on his freckled
cheeks.
Director Roy Rowland
takes Butch to one side,
perches him on his knees
and asks why he didn't cry.
Tears begin streaming from
the moppet'S eyes and he
begs to be allowed to do the
scene without tears.
But you're crying now"
points out Rowland.
Eyes, but l can't do it for
a movie. That's sissy stuff"
retorts Butch, sobbing as if
his heart would break.
Rowland let's him do the
scene without the tears.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-17
Marearef O'Brien In New
Film With Robinson

HOLLYWOOD - "Our Vines
Have Tender Grapes" co-star-
ring Margaret O'Brien as a little
farm girl and Edward G.. Robin
son as her father, began filming
this week.
Jackie Jenkins, another popu-
lar child actors, is teamed with
Margaret for the first time, por-
traying her cousin and constant
companion. Others Importantly
cast in the tender story of d
child's experiences during a
year on a southern Wisconsin
farm are Ames Craig as a coun-
try editor, Agnes Moorehead as
Margaret's mother, Frances as a
rural school-teacher and Doro-
thy Morris as dim-Witted farm
girl.
Dalton Trumbo wrote the
screenplay, adapted from the
novel of the same name by Geo.
Victor Martin.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-17
judy Gariand
FulfiIIs GohIe's
Eorly Prophesy

HOLLYWOOD (Special)-On
the tenth anniversary of her
film career, Judy Garland is
playing her first straight drama
tic role in Metro GoldWyn-M May
er's tender, heart-warming ro-
nance, "The Clock" At this
eargerly anticipated moment,
the young singing star takes
time out to thank Clark Gable,
who first expressed faith in her
as an actress.
Eight years ago, a chubby,
freckled-faced Judy sat in the
office of musical arranger, Roger
Edens. She was pleading to sing
Drums in My Heart" a num-
Der Edens had at one time! ar
ranged for stage star Ethel Mer-
man.
Hit Song Is Born
You're too young to sing that
type of song" Edens explained,
"why don't you go down to the
commissary and have some
lunch. If, by the time you re-
turn, l haven't written some
thing you like even better,
Drums in My Heart" it isl"
An hour later Judy returned.
Roger played his arrangement
of the popular ballad "You Made
Me Love You" The song was
dedicated to Judy's favorite ac-
tor, Clark Gable. Drums in My
Heart" went right out the win
dow and in fifteen minutes, Judy
had learned the new lyrics per-
fectly. Someone passing by
heard her and rushed in to say
that by an amazing coincidence,
this day was Clark Cables
birthday. They asked if Judy
would please come down to the
set and sing it.
Little Miss G.. was scared to
death. She arrived on the set,
knees trembling and in a qua
vering voice began-"Dear, M.
Gable"
When she finished, tears were
in Cables eyes. After a touch
ing moment of silence, the en-
tire cast and crew rose to their
feet and applauded. When the
excitement u b i d d, Gable
turned to a group standing near
him and predicted, "Someday
that child will be a great ac-
tress!"
News of the song spread like
wildfire. 1t was written into
Broadway Melody of 1888"
for Judy to sing. From then on,
she climbed steadily upward
toward stardom. Even to this
day, whenever she makes a pub
lie appearance, army camp or
theater, the audience clamors
for "The Gable Song"
That's why Judy is working
harder than ever before, to
make "The Clock" as good as
she possibly can. She wants to
fulfill Cables prediction and
justify his faith in her.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-17
Famed War Horse
Now In HOLLYWOOD

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. II -
"Foxhole," possibly the most ia
nous horse of World War II,
arrive d at Metro -Goldwyn-
Mayer this week and promptly
proved that flash cameras held
1nore terror for her than did
of - bombs or roaring American
ont ks.
The beautiful filly, foaled dur
ing the Nip invasion of an is
land in the Southwest Pacific
and later rescued when the
Marines recaptured the island, is
to play herself in a picture based
on the dramatic story of her life
and her devotion for her master,
Chief BoatsWain Arthur l..
Parker, u. S. n.
After the American invasion
of her island home, "Foxhole"
became almost a legendary fig
ure among American forces in
the area, a pet of Marines, sail
ors, Seabees and soldiers alike.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-17
News and Gossip ~ Stage and Screen
chunskins Premiere For
30 Seconds Over Tokyo'

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. II (Spe-
cial)-A double world premiere
of Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo"
screen story of the historic raid
Of Gen. Doolittle's flyers on the
Japanese capital, will be held
simultaneously on Nov. Is in
Chunking, China, and New York
City.
The announcement was made
this week, following word from
Chungking that a print of the
picture had been flown there.
The Chungking premiere will
be attended by Generalissimo
Chang Kai-shek, Major Gen.
Claire L. Chennault, commander
of the 14th u. S. Army Air
Force, and other allied military
leaders.
The New York premiere will
be held at the Capitol Theater.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-17
Frank Morgan Returns
TO Comic Screen Roles

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. Ire
turning to comedy after a series
of recent dramatic roles, Frank
Morgan wins top spot ins the
tropical musical, "Yolanda and
the Thief"
Morgan joins a cast headed
by Fred Astaire and Lucille
Bremen. For his first comedy
Characterization S since Thou
sands Cheer" the veterans actor
will portray whimsical retired
business executive whose chief
duties consisted of pushing but
tons and making decisions-im-
portant decisions" :"
Directed by Vincente Minnelli
and produced by Arthur Freed,
"Yolanda and the Thief" is
slated to go before cameras
shortly. Morgan will start this
role upon completing his cur
rent chore in wild life drama,
"Hold High the Torch"
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-17

elghth-generatlon Demarests.
1t all happened when Bill
realized one day that he hadn't
single relative in Hollywood.
Feeling sorry for himself, be-
cause in Hollywood you never
can tell when you might need a
relative, he bought a book called
"The Demarest Family" by
Mary A. and William H. s.
Demarest. Although he admits
he hasn't finished it as yet, he
has found out that he is lineal
descendant of David des Marest,
born of Huguenot parents IN
France, who sailed from Amster-
dam and arrived in New Am
sterdam April 16, 1868. After
two years on Staten Island and
twelve at New Harlem, David
bought from the Indians large
tract of land on the Hackensack
River.
The name of the family can
be traced back to the time of
the Crusades, with its members
conspicuous in state, church,
literature and warfare, to which
Bill can now add stage and
screen. Having become Hol-
lywood ten percenter VIII en-
vaudeville turned up its toes,
Bill was saved from a fate worse
than death as an actors agent
when Preston Sturges prevailed
upon him to return to acting in
"The Great McGinty." However,
under IF m lilies not fully
traced" in the Demarest gene
illogical tome where Bill is listed
towards the end of the family
history, not a word is written
about the fact that he used to be
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-17

ing at the Esquire Theatre, is a
psychological drama, laid in a
small Missouri town, and deals
feelingly and knowingly with the
woes of a young Marine, who
develops amnesia on his way
home on furlough from the
South Pacific battle area.
Given major production quail
tiles by Producer Leon From
kess and Director William K.
Howard, the scrip was written
by Milton Lazarus from the
original story by Frank Craven.
The movie introduces Barbara
Belden, 16 year old newcomer,
in her first film role and she
has subsequently been hailed as
a find" by trade and newspaper
critics.
The title of the film is taken
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-17
Greer Carson To
Sing Irish Ballad

HOLLYWOOD - Greer Gar
son, who hasn't tried out her
talented vocal cords on a movie
since she sang For She's My
Daisy" in Random Harvest"
will sing an old Irish ballad,
molly BAUM" in production of
9Th Valley of Decision" Greer
plays Mary Rafferty,, Irish serv-
ant girl in the film. It's the first
Irish role that Irish-born Greer
has ever played.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-17
Acfor.Hero Revists
United S+ofes

Robert Montgomery is taking
refresher course in American
geography, after travelling all
over the world in his capacity as
Lieutenant Commander in the
United States Navy for nearly
four years. He is now deter
mined to look again on the
sights of his native land. AS
a result he accompanied George
Murphy to Oregon on a business
trip and reviewed all of the old
familiar landmarks.
'It makes me feel that I'm
really home again." he said.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-17
Dolls For British
Girls From Star

HOLLYWOOD-Many little
English girl on Christmas will
receive a doll without knowing
it is gift from Margaret
O'Brien, cinema favorite in the
British Isles. The child star
spent her one afternoon off this
week from her starring role in
"Our Vines Have Tender
Grapes" helping her mother sort
and pack 20 of her dolls and
other toys to donate to the
Bundles for Britain drive, to be
shipped overseas for the blitzed
children of England.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-17

in great demand at the Palace,
and is fast becoming a big-time
favorite with picture-goers.
Since his great performances
in the two biggest comedy hits
of the year, Sturges' Miracle OF
Morgan's Creek" and Hail the
Conquering Hero" something
will have to be done about that,
even if Bill has to print new
edition.
"The Great Moment" co-star-
ring Betty Field and Joel Nc
Crea, is now playing at the Para
mount Theatre. This is the eighth
consecutive Sturges production
in which Demarest has appeared,
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-17
Young Tenor To Sing
In Traey-HePburn Film

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 17-Ful-
ton Murley, former leading tenor
with Billy Roses Diamond
Horseshoe Revue" now under
contra CT to Metro -Goldwyn-
Mayer, has been added to the
cast of Without Love-" Spencer
Trscy-Katharine Hepburn star
rer.
In Without Love" his second
screen role, he joins a support
ing cast headed by keenan,
Wynn, Patricia Morrison, Carl
Edmond and Felix Bressart. He
appeared recently in M-G-Ms
Thrill of a Romance.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-17
StarIet Is Given
New Screen Name

Tommye Adams, pretty young
actress who has had her first
name legally changed to Abigail,
has been given the role of a cir
Gus aerialist in "Our Vines Have
Tender Grapes" co-starring Ed.
ward G. Robinson and Margaret
O'Brien. Ironic c lly Abigail
hasn't seen a circus since she
was five years old!
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-17
Starlet's Mate A
Prolific Pennan

HOLLYWOOD Starle
Frances Rafferty's required
reading for the next week will
consist entirely of thirty-two
letters she just received from
her recent groom, Major John
Horton. All arrived in one batch,
the first word the actress has
heard from her husband in more
than six weeks.
Before leaving for overseas
duty shortly after their mar
riage, Major Horton promised
Frances he would write letter
a day whenever possible.
kces is reading the letters in
brder they were written.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-17
Soldier-Star Back
In Makeup Again

HOLLYWOOD - Capt. John
Carroll is resuming his motion
picture career after two and a
half years in the Army Air
Corps. Placed on the inactive
service list by the Army, Carroll
has returned.
Following his final screen ap-
pearance in Pierre of the
Plains" Carroll enlisted as an
Army private in December,
1912.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-17

from the best selling song of the
same name.
The cast includes Regis Too
mey, George Cleveland, Grant
Mitchell, Dorothy Peterson,
Harry Shannon, Lucien Little
field, Luis Alberni and Emmett
Lynn.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-17

Director Tay Garnett decided
that curly hair would make
Lionel Barrymore look more
Irish, so now, at least twice
day, Barrymore's straight thatch
is curled with a hot iron by
pretty hairdresser!
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-17

Adapted from an original
story by Richard Connel and
Gladys Lehman, "Her Highne5S
and the Bellboy" will star Hedy
Lamar and Bob Walker, with
June Allyson, and Joe Pasternak
will produce.