The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-19
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By ED LEAMY

his crime in one way or another. Nonetheless, Mason has always solved the crime and proved his client 'Not Guilty and will doubt less do so again in the current murder mystery; "The Case of the Sinister Kiss"
 Orchestra leaders on big radio shows are 8 curious people-a bit long-haired because of their first profession, music, yet definitely in- teresting Showmen because of their second, broadcaSting.
 There is no more dignified leader than Paul Whiteman while execut- ing his special arrangements for Radio Hall of Fame" He's always dressed in formal afternoon wear striped trousers and black coat-and he stands erectly, keeping the beat with long baton. But once before the mike, he's the Pops" all musi- clans adore, talking with voice that mixes a southern drawl with tive.
 Ray Bloch recently got special citation from a radio critic for his strict adherence to the mechanics of broadcasting music. All through Heres to Romance" and his other shows, Bloch wears earphones so he'll know exactly how his orchestra is sounding to the armchair listener. However, his zest for comedy car- ries him away often. A short man, he likes to give the audience a laugh just before the show goes on the air by standing between the singing star, Harry Cool, who is 64', and the network producer, Larry Harding, who is 66".
 John Scott Trotter, Bing Crosby's orchestra leader for the past 2 years, is also an earphone wearer and pays strict attention to every section of his band. However, he still makes a good comic when the dialogue comes around on the Kraft Music Hall" His "I'l tippy toe out" delivered in his strong Carolina accent is always sure for a laugh.
 Gordon Jenkins, famed maestro and composer of the new hit, San Fernando Valley" is a favorite of musicians because of serious atten- tion to detail. But Jenkins is a south paw baton wielder to begin with and gets carried away in the music so much he beats the rhythm with both feet an almost does a iitterbug dance. Too, his lackadaisi- cal attitude during the expert piano solo passages which he himself plays with one finger, makes his programs some of the best in spectator in- terest.
 Comedian Eddie Cantor, of NBC's Time to Smile" program, will re- ceiye the 10th annual Catholic War Veterans Natl nal Commanders citation at a military pageant to be staged by the veterans Sunday. May 2i, at New York's Hotel Waldorf Astoria. (Not broadcast).
 In announcing the award, Na- tional Commander Charles H. A. Brophy said:
 The citation is awarded annually to a citizen for outstanding loyalty 70 Atneflcdu tuehlS anu ptulSAPhSS' Mfr. cantor's formation of the of the Purple Heart Circuit. estab- lished to eiitert2!. the gallant wounded of World War II, is an outstanding example of patriotism, human kindness and real American ism"
 Dinah Shores sponsors proably didn't realize what an unusual ind they got when they first signed Dinah for the Thursday program. Not only did they get the country's top gal singer, but they snagged a lass who's crazy about photography and snaps a mean picture. So this week they're getting a layout for the company magazine of the entire program, all pix furnished by Dinah herself. Note to Dinahl Please mall copy.
 Paul Lukas, screen and radio star