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Detroit evening times., 1945-10-07
AIdous Huxley. 81, Finds God;
Retaliation Is Something Else

THE ripe young of 81 Aldous HUXLEY Of the
"A brilliant skeptics inteIectuas of the century
discovered God.
Inkings cropped up in former books
the road to Damascus But record the fact that
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-07
Fine But Wordy

But what attracts me 10 The
White Tower is the deft crafts
manship Of Mr.. Ullman. lie can
write. He Is literary. lie is
somewhat OF an artist In thrills
and suspense.
And that Is saying lot in
these days of the sioppieSt books
that have ever been written.
give you q snack Of The White
ToUer style:
High above the surrounding
erests OF the OberIA n d, It's
ancient walls catch the widest
blasts OF wind and snow. wrench
them and tear them and fling
them back. reeling. IL IL no
longer an insensate mass, but
a thing alive.
~ vast, hollow, m n n z
seems 60 emanate from its inner
most core. thinning and height
eniug as lt risea, until "a becomes
a Wild, piping skirI along it's
curVing precipices and skyline
ridges.
Deep tremors wrench its
snow-siopes and ice-walls; white
cataracts stream own gully
and chimney. and Avalsnches
plunge. laundering, onto the
glaciers.
But every patch and shred
that u slOughS on is replaced
ten-fold from the Wind and sky.
Pouring Its life down into
the valleys, IL yet does not
diminish, but rather increases
itself. Spending its strength, It
becomes not weaker, but even
stronger"
That is not quite Shelly. But
for these days il is good writing.
although, aga kn, too wordy-
wordy.
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-07

White Tower. lies in the Alpine
valley Of Kandermatt, Switzer-
land.
II might be called symbol
cally. the Unattainable. the illu-
sion that bedevilS ux all from
the cradle 20 the grave.
Trying To reach the top of the
White Tower are an English
geologist. Swiss guide. a
Frenchman, an A m er c a n
bomber pilot grounded In Swift
zeriand, a German (who wants
10 get 10 the top for the glory
Of HitierD and, Of course. a girl
-Caria. a VienneSe.
All these persons are going 20
conqvfr the White Tower for
reasnSV mainly Of self escape"
I've wondered, however. whether
most humans care a toctt =,
fiadeS about The "Unattainahle"
just now. What they are yelp-
ing for Is the attainable-a liv-
ing income. good health. a decent
home and a car.
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-07
loafinq Pays Off

'I consider myself a writer"
he said with dignity. ITO my
mind acting il merely a profit
able form of loafing."
Ben ley graduated from
II harvard in 1912. Two years
later he married Gertrude Dar-
ling. He is vague about what
happened between then and
1919. when he was chosen as
editor OF Vanity Fair.
He joined with rugged indi-
vidgalists Dorothy Parker,
drama critic. and Robert r.
Sherwood. photograph editor, in
a solid front against authority.
Authority eventually caught up
with them and Benchley got
another job as book reviewer
for the New York World
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-07
Actor by Accident

lie became an actor entirely
by accident. A number of play
wrights and critics put on a
burlesque musical in 1922. The
show was packed with names"
--offstage music for instance,
was by j. HeifetZ.
Benchley did a skit in the
show called The Treasurers 8
Report" now famous in high
school public speaking classes.
lie repeated it In Irving Ber-
Inns Music Box Revue then
made IL immortal in the movies.
Benchley had to learn to lisp
for the movie version of his
famous SlSit. The scene was used
as kind Of n sound movie ex-
pertinent by the old Fox film
company.
Benchley recalled in high glee
s h h a n, then head of the
studio, saw the film he sput-
tered inarticulately and then
announced his firm belief that
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-07

Mr.. Huxley in his latest book.
The Perennial Philosophy
(Harper).. has not arrived at
Damascus. and ! fear he never
will.
What mean Is this: In Ths
Perennial Philosophy (w h c h
contains aphoriSms from all the
celebrated myStics ON how TO
attain union with the GREAT
REALITY. Mr.. Huxley reveals.
10 me at least. that although he
can explain in long. wordy mono
logues what the mystics mean.
he, himself, has never attained.
never realized. that which
Plotinus, Thomas q X empis,
Spinoza, the Hindu sages and
even Walt Whitman attained
and realized.
That Is because Mr.. Huxley
cannot shake of his analytical
habits OF mind. which, I might
say, are inherited.
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-07
Wit Is Cash
ToBenchley
BY PATRICIA CLARY

HOLLYWOOD. Sept. % OUP)
AA BE fore he was Robert
Benchley., profe&Siop&l humcSsSt
ne YEAS kopert Charles Bench
ley. unconscious humorist He Is
much better paid now.
In those far-off unregenerate
days. Benchley sported his Wor-
chester, Mass. birth, his Har-
ward background. and wore
overshoes and long wooleas dur
ing cold winters.
But today. Ben ley Is a
world-famed wit, a coSmopolite
Of renown. lie has abandoned
some of his former habits and
is well paid as a funnyman,
writer and actor.
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-07
Dramatic Career

Benchley's musical, No
Street." was strictly a one
night show, though through no
fault of its ail-star. cast, or its
enthusiastic all-star audience.
II was frankly joshed a current
hit, the "Chauve Souris."
Since that one excursion into
dramatic realms, Benchley has
welded grease paint and the
typewriter with equal skill.
Currently he is appearing at
Columbia studios in the film
version of George Abbott's hit
comedy about an under aged
sergeant. "Snafu." He shares
acting honors with Enid Markey.
Nanette Parks and Jimmy
Lloyd.
Benchley gets plenty OF laughs
in the film. and we asked him
TO describe the surest way of
getting them.
He thought for a moment,
then summed up the process in
one word: Tickling"
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-07
Olivia Through
With Apartments
HOLLYWOOD. Oct. 6.

HOLLYWOOD. Oct. 6.
In spite Of her Doctors fears.
Olivia De Haviiland has gained
IS pounds during the filming OF
To Each His Own" Sim'n take
n Del Monte vacation and then
become a hotel-liver in Holly
wood. She has been evicted from
three spar entS and has
given up. 49,
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-07
Boyer Near Collapse

HOLLYWOOD. Oct. 6.
The item about Charles
Boyers condition is confirmed.
The French star Is threatened
with nervous collapse and. on
the finish of Conf d G nj ! !
Agent" will take a rest under
medical supervision.
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-07
A Peak in Fiction

James Ramsey ttiman in The
White Toper (Lippincott) has
given US one OF the most unusual
and best-written bits OF fiction
Of the year.
The fountain. called the
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-07

sound had no future on the
screen.
The silent film is here to
stay. said Sheehan.
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-07
Announcement Awaited

To those who have never
meditated with closed eyes Of
body and mind on the words Of
the great myStics, The Perennial
Philosophy Will be great aid.
But all great u1ystics an
nounce. They do not explain.
Explanation belongs to the lower
levels of the soul.
/ await the day when AldouS
will announce doRmatically the
existence of the Great Reality
which is within him.
He will no longer juggle with
IS. He will then apply TO
|elf (aS l have) these words
6pthe kGthG Updn'shdd:
"This Self IL not reaIiZabIe by
study nor even ny intelligence
and learning. The Self reveals
its essence only to him who
applies himself 10 the Self. lie
who has not given up the ways
OF vice, who cannot control him
self, who Is not at peace within.
whose mind IL distracted, can
never realize the Self. though
full Of all the learning in the
world"
But, please do not misunder-
stand me-this book is a great
book in spite OF its wordinesS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
IS Million
 Bet On Nogs

New York, July 5-(UP)-Major League baseball set 1945 attend ance record yesterday, but horse- hide on the horse still outdrew horsehide on . ball, with 23e,428 Americans at seven racetracks to 210y047 at the big league ball games. Largest crowd of the eight at big league doubleheaders was at Detroit where 45,376 damned Briggs Sta dium to see Dave Ferris of the Bos- ton Red Sox give up home run to Hank Greenberg.
 Largest crowd at the major tracks was the estimated 63,000 who flock ed to Santa Anita to try to win some money on Busher in the Santa Margarita handicap.
 Several new betting records were set. Aqueduct, moving to Belmont for one day, handled $3,604, ,362 through the Mutuels, new mark for a seven-race card at an Ameri- can track. Mutuel handles of $1,- 697, 1855 at Suffolk Downs and ST. 499, TAO at Delaware Park were new records for those tracks.
 It was estimated that a total of SIS ,0000o0 was bet at all tracks yes- terday.
 The baseball attendance broke a mark set just 10 days previously, when POS, ,l06 attended Sunday twin bills on June A, and was nearly 35,000 better than last Fourth-of- July, when 176,623 fans were in the stands for the bargain bills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
Dischorgee Golf Champ

Manchester, Vt., July 5-(UP)- Frank Strafaci of New York has proved that three years in the Army deprived him of none of his golfing mastery as he captured the medal in the 18th annual Robert Todd Lincoln Memorial invitation tourna- ment at the Ekwanok country club yesterday.
 The tournament is held each year in memory of Lincoln, 8 onetime president of the country club and son of Abraham Lincoln.
 Playing his first important tour nament since his discharge, Stra- faci put together rounds of 36 and 35 for 8 total of II. The former Metropolitan titlist was long and consistently accurate on his drives, while his putting was sensational.
 Capt. R. M. Torgerson of Brook lyn, N. Y, as runnerup with 38 and 37 for 75.
 Others in the 125-man field who qualified for match play were: w. A. Lincoln, Brookline, Mass; Mark K. Stuart, New York; s. Nebtune, Bingham, Mass; c. E. Mason Jr., Brookline, Mass; Franklin Pfaelzer, Brookline; J. w. Malloy, Boston; W. J. Connolly, Stamford, Conn.,; H. @. Hillman, Rochester, N. Y.; Richard J. Cove, Franconia, N. H.; Alan Steinert, Belmont, Mass: Dom Bentre, Boston; G. B. Wellman, Needham, Mass; D. D. Cooke, Chevy Chase, Md; o. w. Beau chant, Needham.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
Joe Lucas Wins
 Ball Sweepstakes

Carding 77 for low gross in the ball sweepstakes Joe Lucas copped the flag tournament at the Country Club yesterday.
 Dr. S. M. Dreher was second in the flag event. 230 yards from tee on 18th hole. R. E. Cleveland was third, 220 yards from tee on 18th hole. W. B. Pickard and I. R. Alder son tied for fourth, cup, 18th hole.
 Low net scores in sweeps: R. II Cleveland 92-24-68; Dr. s. M. Ore her 79-11-68; I. R. Alderson, 8S-le- 69: w. B. Pickard 85-16-69; and Tom Neary 81-12-69.
 Kickers' handicap results: c. D. Tyack 88-13-75: W. c. Ferguson 90-15-75: R. E. Cleveland 92-17-75; w. R. Gilman, 92-17-75: s. J. Clark 105-30-75; H. P. Lux 97-22-75; Zig gy Furs 77-6-71; W. B. Pickard 65. 12-73: s. J. Morgan 90-17 73; Tom Neary 81-8-73; L. H. French 88-15- 73; L. L. Lewis 85-12-73: Al Pearce 91-18-73: T. c. Merriman 97-24sH and I. R. Alderson 88-l6-72.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
Yale Books |16 Contests

New Haven, Conn, July 5. (UP)- Athletic Director Ogden D. Miller today announced 16-game summer baseball schedule for Yale univer- sity. Most of the games were to be with service teams from the eastern area.
 The schedule includes: July ', Quonset Naval Air Station, at Quon- set Point; II, U. s. Submarine Base, Yale Field; IA, Holy Cross, at Wor- cester; IS, Mitchell Field Bombers, at New York; 25, Westover Field, at Yale; g, Brown, at Providence.
 August l, New Britain Universals, at Yale; 4, U. S. Coast Guard Sta tion, at Yale; 8, U. S. Motor Tor pedo Boat Station, at Melville, R. r.; II, Holy Cross, at Yale; Is, U. S. Carrier Aircraft Service Unit, at Yale; IS, Princeton, at Yale; 2, Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron, at Yale; 25, Princeton, at Princeton.
 September 1, 1877 AZ, at Yale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
'Cronin, Ferriss Make Pfc. Happy

Battle Greek, Mich, July 5.-(UP) Percy Jones convalescent hospital doctors today wrote, "Morale-100 per cent" next to the name of Pfc. Donald Murray, 31, Roxbury, Mass. hero who lost his left leg in action in Germany.
 Murray, self-styled number one Boston Red Sox booster" saw "his boy" pitcher Dave Ferris strut away with his 18th victory yesterday.
 Murray, who began following the Red Sox when newsboy, was kinda down in the dumps" at not being able to see Ferriss in action. So he put in a call to manager Joe Cronin and explained the cir cumStances.
 Cronin listened sympatheticaly. Then he contacted the Red Cross. Murray was right behind the dugout for Ferriss' game yesterday.
 This was worth fighting for" Murray said, "whattan arm.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
Seq Swallow
 Easy Winner
By JACK FROST


 Boston, July - CUP) - Sea Swallow, 8 sleek, brown colt from z 9he c. s. Howard stables was hailed Aoday as 8 likely successor to his Banned Sire Seabiscuit after sweep eng to victory in the Fourth of July cunning of the rich Yankee Handi- cap at Suffolk Downs.
 Trailing to the stretch, the Gal pant Sea Swallow closed with rush on the three-year-o classic to khrill wildly wagering crowd of 6, ,454 fans at the Seaside Oval and capture the 10th running of the mile and three-sixteenths race by a good three lengths.
 It was an upset race throughout .RS Michaelo, an entry with Jim's Boy, was second and Beldine, an- other entry, finished third by a 3noSe. Both were 7-1 in the betting while Sea Swallow went to the post 1t 16-1.
 New records for New England Rari-mutuel racing were set. The 4aily double of $110,684 was $lO,00O nor0 than the record set at Narra- ganeett Park May 30 last. The Yankee found $262,067 wagered for . new high for a single race. The eotal handle of $1, ,697 1855 set a new mark for eight races by $49,622.
 In the Yankee Handicap, the add cd purse was $25, ,675-largest in the Saces history and $500 more 4haA the record stake won by our Booes in 1941. It brought Sea Swal- yUw's lifetime winnings to $52,544 tNnd c. s. Howard received an addi- SnionAl q 900 as breeder of the win ,Ner.
 Darby Dieppe, the Kentucky-bred UAvorite who went to the post at e-5, found the top impost of 122 pounds too much to lug and fin- eahed fifth behind the second favor 6be King Dorsett.
 Piloted by Jockey Hedley Wood house of Vancouver, B. C., Sea Swallow broke late from the barrier and was in fifth place as Beldine took the lead at the start. Beldine continued to set the pace with the aong-shot Hedron fighting for sec- ond position while Sea Swallow moved slowly up through the field.
 At the beginning of the stretch, Sea Swallow came on like 8 brown fash in a style reminiscent of the great Seabiscuit to romp past Bel dine and show the way to the finish 1, The afternoon was marred by an ] accident in the second race when the handsome two-year-old Boss i Toney, making his fourth start, broke both front legs in front of the granstand only 70 yards from the finish. His jockey. Melvin Call vert, was thrown and Wild Advice with Hubert Trent up went down in the crash. Niether jockey was seri- cusly hurt. Wild Advice got up and ran free but Boss Toney had to be destroyed on the track.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
FANS TO VOTE
 ON TEEN-ACER
 NEXT } WEEKS

A three-day holiday in Philadelphia including an opportunity to play with the National All Stars against Connie Mack's All Stars in the annual National Audi ton game at Shibe Park Wednesday August 1st, will be offered to some local teen-age youth through the sponsorship of the City Anna teur league. Pres. Bill Der. win of the City loop an nounced' today that the play. CT, who must not be over IS, is to be selected by fans who attend the games at Hamil- ton park for the next three Sundays.
 The National Addition game was conceived by Stoney McLirrl, sports- caster at WIP in Philadelphia last summer and was such huge suc- cess that it was decided to make 1t an annual affair. Six boys who par ticipated in the game landed major league contracts. Candidates for the National team must be capable of playing more than one position and must be good hitters and speedy on the base paths.
 Pres. Derwin stated today that boy ned not necessarily be City leaguer. Votes will be distributed at Sundays City league games and the fans may write in the name of the boy whom they would like to see representing Waterbury in the big game.
 Among the players who are ex- pected to poll heavy votes are Jack Reardon and Jim Piersall of the Brooklyn A. C.; Billy Walsh of Sacred Heart high; Dick Januska of St. Joseph's parochial nine; Joe Aufiero of the city schoolboy cham pionship Mary Abbott aggregation; and Herb Carlone of the East Ends of the City Junior League.
 Negotiations for Waterbury to be given one of the 12 invitations to send a boy were begun by Pres. Derwin at the All American Anna teur Association meeting in New York three weeks ago at which time announcement of the game was made by Joseph J. Tonlin, who is .one of the AAAA officials and pro- gram director of the Sandlot Sports Association, Inc, of Philadelphia which is handling arrangements for the contest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
Brown University Gridnfen To Drill

Providence. R. T., July 5-CUP)- e squad of 70 Brown university 8ridders, including five lettermen were expected to greet Coach Charles (Rip) Engle today at the opening of the summer football practice session at Aldrich field.
 Yettermen returning include Tackles Sy Blutstein and Bob McFadden and Backs Roger Will Nams, Bill Lyons and Tom Kava- Sanjian. Capt. Elect Sal Eacuello, a bulwark in the Bruins forward val last season, did not return to ! college.
 Engle viii be assisted by Ed Ckotty. former Notre Dame star, and Navy Chief Specialist Carl X14CE0gs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
SAILORS HERE
 SATURDAY FOR
 NIGHT FRACAS
BY CHOICE .. DILLON

The West Haven Sailors,
 conquerors yesterday after noon of the Meriden Contel- cos whom the Brasscos beat last night at the Municipal Stadium for their eighth consecutive victory, come to town Saturday night of this week to see what they can do about ending the winning streak of Fred Davis formid- able array.
 It took the locals II innings to eke out a 5-4 triumph under holi- day lights at the Watertown avenue park and it was a wild throw by Gus Dugas, former Toronto flyhawk, which lett he winning tally register.
 Graves opened the second extra frame by wading out beSpectacled Mickey DeLucia, first baSeman who took over the hurling assignment from George Wooden, former Hart ford Gems ace, in the ninth. With Graves on first Junior Thompson, former major league hurling star, laid down a perfect bunt which beat third baseman Wilkes throw by a step, advancing Graves to sec- ond. Graves continued on to third on the play as Wilks, after fielding the ball, left the base uncovered. Dugas, seeing Graves headed for third, hurled perfect strike to the dizzy corner, but Wilks was not there to cover, the ball winding up in left field foul territory, Graves scoring easily and the 1,200 pay ing fans dashing for the exits.
 The first four innings saw both teams failing to score run or gar- ned a hit. In the Brasscos fifth an infield error, a blooper hit to right by Pitcher Ted Grabeck, an- ether blooper by Strubel and solid smash by Johnny DeVito pushed over two runs.
 The visitors tied matters in the eiAhth. A walk, an infield hit, a hard smash to left for a single, an error and a fielder's choice knot ted the score.
 The Brasscos added two more in the eighth. PieStrak was safe when Pitcher Woodend bobbled his grounder. Trying to nip Piestrak off first, Woodend's throw got by first baseman DeLuccia and Piestrak went to second. Jimmy Griffin was Lurposely walked, but Graves wal loped the second offering off Wood end to deep left center for three bases, scoring both runners and be- ing called out at the plate by Pm pire Al Barlok trying to stretch the hit into a homer.
 Pinch Hitter Pagani worked Gra- beck for a pass with one out in the ninth. zazzaro popped along the left field foul line and DiVito dropped the ball. Craig advanced both with an infield out and both scored as Craig walloped one to cen- ter for 8 single. The box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
Pete Noktenis Upsets EImiro

Hartford, Conn.,, July 5. (UP)- Aartford's Eastern League team split double header with the Elmira Pioneers Wednesday, winning the 1irst game II to and dropped the nightcap. 3 to 2. Outfielder Sarge" Mafie, recently of the Marines, hit two honlers and batted in six runs in the first game.
 (First game)
 Hartford .... 321 014 00x-11 8 l Elmira ...... 300 002 0O0-5 '
 Naktenis and Stats; Milner, Bush and Comyn.
 (Second gane)
 N7mira ......... 200 OOl 0E3 ' 3 Hartford ....... 100 010 0-2 6 1
 Trine and Jockson; Petty, Kat Aayeck, La Franc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
East Enders Champs

Herb Carlone, mainstay of the Leavenworth high basketball team last winter, let down the Immac- ulate Conception with two hits last night as his SS. Peter and Paul nine copped a 40 decision and the first round championship of the eastern division of the Cath olic Youth Organization league.
 Ike Gryniuk opposed the youth full Italian on the mound and al- though giving up the same num- Der of hits, four miscues behind him were most costly. Carlone whiffed an even dozen, five more than Gryniuk.
 SS. Peter & Paul O33 100 CA 3 0 Immaculate .. 900 900 co 2 4
 Carlone and Skelly; Gryniuk and German. Umpire: Monti.
 Mount Carmel enjoyed field day at the expense of St. Johns, winning 10-0, as Ralph Mastrianna held the Watertowners to one hit in seven innings. Bernie Lawlor mt a homer Wltn a mate on ana made two spectacular catches sfield.
 Mt. Carmel |. 120 BOA x-15 8 3 St. Johns =. 600 900 co l '
 R. Mastrianna and Angelicola; Grenier; BloZis, Oliver and J. Keilty. Umpire: Nagaro.
 St. Thomas defeated St. Francis Xavier, 6-2, as Frankie Silva, Wilby highs outstanding athlete, gave up but four hits in his last appearance with the North Enders before donning an army uniform next week.
 St. Francis x. 010 100 0-2 4 3 St. Thomas 900 240 x-6 2 2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
(Reg. U. S. Pat. Of.) By JACK CUDDY

\OAtcu 1EcSS OtaH OOEFeSpOn0ent)
 New York, July Charles Leo "Gabby" Hartnett, current man ager of the Jersey City Giants of the International league and one of the greatest catchers in major league history, said:
 John McGraw was always one of my most admired managers. When he told players what to do, he told them so explosively that they always remembered.
 There was that time, back in the middle 20's, when McGraw had been hammering at his Giants that they should break up any double play by any means possible. So-Im with the Cubs, and the Giants are playing us. And the Giants are at bat, with two out, and Heinie Mueller, Giant outfielder, is on first base
 T can't remember what Giant is at bat; but he drives a sharp grounder to Jimmy Cooney, our Chi cago shortstop, who tossed the ball 10 our second baseman Sparky Adams, for an easy out on Mueller. But Adams, craving exercise or practice on the double play, or something - after the final out = pegs the ball toward first.
 Mueller, remembering McGraw's explosive advice to break up a dou- ble play by any means possible - and forgetting that his side had been retired - jumps up into the air to defect Adams pag to first. The ball hit him right in the mouth, splitting his lips and knocking out couple of teeth.
 Mueller is rolling on the base path in pain, and nearly every guy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
Convoy Golf
 Poirings Set Up

Pairings for the Leo J. Conway Memorial Cup Tournament, ham, dicap event, have been announced by Robert F. Strohacker, chairman of the Chase Brass tournament com- mittee.
 The first round will be played this week and must be completed by Sunday night.
 The pairings: T. Cochard and E. Oliphant, J. Cavanaugh and R. Hale; L. Hart and O. Gray, R. F. Stro- hacker and A. Pronovost; J. Prisav- age and R. Shuttleworth, c. Liver more and J. Freney; T. J. Miller and w. Rodney, c. Spearo and D. Adel- berg.