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Evening star., 1946-12-21
Columbia Heights Group
Sponsors YuIe Tree

The Columbia Heights Business
mems Association is responsible for
the Christmas tree on the north
east corner Of Fourteenth and Irv-
streets NV.
The businessmen put up the tree
to take the place of the Santa Claus
Lane of prewar years. Not enough
materials were available for such q
display this year, Jack Blank, presi-
dent of the association, explained.
At the base Of the tree Is a tele-
phone with q direct line to Santa
Claus for children of the COM
munity.
Evening star., 1946-12-21
s., 500 Find Pays S.

TACOMA, Wash. R.-Alfred G..
Wendler found a wallet in front OF
a cafe and turned 1t over to the
man behind the counter when he
went inside to eat. AS he departed,
Mr.. Wendler was handed S. bill
a reward from the owner who
claimed the wallet and disclosed
there were three $1,000 bills and
five $lO0s in 1t.
Evening star., 1946-12-21

A reader can get the answer TO any
Star Information Bureau; 3la I street
close cents for return postaEe.
@. What is the opposite Of a de
facto government?-H. r. F.
A. De jure government is one
existing by legal right or interna-
tional agreement. De facto govern
ment is a power government ire
spective of its legal authority.
@. When one reads of the death
of an acquaintance should he call
on or write to the family?-L. j.
A. Upon reading the death notice
of an acquaintance. you leave your
card at the house or send your card
by mail. Upon the death Of a
friend you should go at once to the
house. write with sympathy" on
your card and leave it at the door,
or write letter to the family.
@. Where is the accent placed on
a japanese word?-T. B. w.
A. In a Japanese word no syllable
Is accented.
@. Is the cost OF living higher in
Alaska than in the continental
United States?-M. G. r.
A. In q recent article, the Secre-
tary of the Interior said that IN
Alaska the cost Of living Is probably
the highest under the American
flag.
@. What is the diameter OF golf
ball?-F. S. B.
A. A golf ball measures l62 inches
in diameter.
@. When the fleet completed the
world cruise February 81, 1909, did
1t proceed to the Hudson River for
a review?-C. E.
A. The Navy Department says
that after the fleet completed the
world cruise It continued to New
York. According to its records, the
cruise was considered completed on
February %, when the fleet steamed
past the presidential yacht May
flower, where President Theodore
Roosevelt reviewed 1t. The Mayfiow-
er hoisted the flag signal welcome
Home"
@. Is the identity of La belle
known?-L. A.
A. This is probably the portrait
of Lucrezia Crivelli. Some critics
however, identify the subject of
famous portrait as the
wife Of an ironmonger.
@. What is the temperature at
The center of an atomic bomb ex-
o. F.
A. Temperatures at the center OF
the atomic bomb explosion are some
10 600 COG. 900 degrees Fahrenheit.
Evening star., 1946-12-21

find the way toward permanent and
zeal friendship with that obstreper-
Gus young nation.
Such prospect as there may be OF
bringing this to pass is not likely
to be increased II the Russian au-
thorities begin to discover Ameri-
can spies on the loose In their
domain. The screams that win be
heard behind the celebrated iron
curtain will make our own COM
plants sound trivial.
And peace will not be promoted.
Evening star., 1946-12-21
Passenger Dies. 2 Hurt
In Colombo Flying Boot
sy n, A,,oeioted Press

BOGCTA. Colombia. Dec. 21.-
One passenger was killed and two
others were injured slightly last
night when q Catalina flying boat
of the Colombian Viarco Airline hit
a sandbank in the bay at Buena-
Ventura.
The plane had just alighted after
a scheduled fight from Cali with
IL passengers. The North American
pilot, Charles Peoples, also was hurt,
but his injuries, to the head and
back, were termed not critical.
Evening star., 1946-12-21

service revolver to group Of men,
military authorities said.
Mr.. Vandercook had been engaged
in research for the university at
testing grounds here for the last
year. Survivors include his widow
and two children, who are living at
Rehoboth Beach, Del.
Evening star., 1946-12-21

Mr.. Francis
was e ! e c t c d
without opposi-
ton yesterday.
He will succeed
p a ul Wooten.
correspondent of
the New Orleans
'rimes-Picayune.
Others elected
without opposi-
ton were: Jo-
seph H. Short,
Baltimore Sun,
vice president.
Henry D. Ralph,
Oil and Gas
.Iot,rpol cpcro.
Evening star., 1946-12-21
Chinese DoIlur Slumps

SHANGHAI, Dec. 81 R.-The
black market value of the Chinese
dollar slumped 500 points today to
record low OF 1000 to ! United
States dollar. The previous low was
6, 700 to l, reached week ago, after
which 1t rose to 5,700. The official
exchange rate is $3.50 to l.
Evening star., 1946-12-21
Principal Makes Law

OMAHA, Nebr.--An Omaha high
school student who was suspended
for three days for lighting ciga-
rette as he left the school building,
didn't think the order was legal. He
asked City Solicitor Edward Skle-
nicka IL there was a State or city
laM against smoking. when you
are in school," Mr.. Sklenicka told
the youth, what the principal says
is the law" "a
Evening star., 1946-12-21
Myers Named Broniff Aide

D. B. Myers. jr. Navy veteran
and former Eastern representative
in Washington for Branif Interna.
tional Always. has been named as
sistant to T. E. Braniff, president OF
the company. at the main ofices in
Dallas, Tex.
Evening star., 1946-12-21
Army Trucks Speed Mails

BALTIMORE. Md, Dec. 81 R.-
More than 200 Army trucks have
been loaned to postmasters in Balti-
more and Washington TO expedite
the handling Of Christmas mail, 1t.
Gen. A. G. Wedemeyer. I'd Army
reported yesterday. The
vehicles are from Fort Meade.
Evening star., 1946-12-21

90
the light OF the
progress b e ! n 8
made toward In
tern q Ito n a /
Omitted Nations)
in S p e ction Of
ornaments and
military estab-
hshments. but 1t
Is true. The
House committee
proposes t h a t,
for the first time
In our history.
we follow the
old nOnd emo
cratic worlds
nuornHlo in tbie
Evening star., 1946-12-21

The original FL Dorado was q
fabulous land of gold and silver
which 10th century Spaniards be-
leved existed somewhere In the
Andes highlands.
Evening star., 1946-12-21
w. B. Francis Named
Press Club President

Warren B. Francis, correspondent
of the Los Angeles Times, will be
the 1947 president of the National
Press Club.
Evening star., 1946-12-21

America was called Vinland by
Left Ericsson because when he
reached its coast around the year
1000 he discovered an abundance
az Wild grapes.
Evening star., 1946-12-21
LoyeH MelIetf
On the Other Hand
SAYS Proposed Espionage Corps
Won't Promote Peace We Desire

a. time en the people Of this country want notning as
s,o a friendship the world, the House Military
sirs offers notion OF how to make friends and
= recommends the creation Of intelligence
s and trained for continuous military espionage
abroad. . ~. ..-...,.... .u,,,s anrar
Evening star., 1946-12-21


Courtney right former
eeofthe v1ooko AP
Evening star., 1946-12-21

IN the aintricate, involved, hazard
Gus, hidden, ruthless opela.lon oi
espionage IN peacetime as well as
in war.
Evening star., 1946-12-21
Answers to
Questions

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question Of fact by writing The Evening
Star Information Bureau. 3J6 street
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-15
POLL

Now playing at the Loew-Poli is Bernard Shaws thrilling historical romance of Caesar and Cleopatra" " starring Vivien Leigh and Claude Rains. At the age of 90, Shaw, admittedly one of the greatest playwrights of the era, is leisurely at work on another play, working on it every morning. The incisive wit of Bernard Shaw was never keener than during the filming of Caesar and Cleopatra" This fla nous play concerns the most spec tacular of the great Julius Caesars conquests. Miss Leigh plays the en- chanting young queen and Rains the Roman conqueror.
 To make Gabriel PascaFs techni- color version of Caesar and Cleo patra" flow smoothly, some of the transitional sequences had to be shifted. Shaw did the shifting himself. To use every word of dia- logue in the original play, plus all the action of characters necessary for camera technique. would have made the film over-long, so cer- tain lines had to be cut. Shaw cut them personally, when it was de- cided that the original script did not offer sufficient advantages to exploit properly the charms of the lovely Miss Leigh, Shaw wrote in- to the movie version special scene showing Cleopatra in her luxurious bedroom and bath.
 Also on the same program Is the famous, The French Key" with Albert Decker and Evelyn Ankers in the leading roles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-15

diana yesterday afternoon, and three others were docked in De- troit where picket lines were set up around two docks at midnight.
 Charles Monroe, union organizer in Detroit, said nine or 10 other vessels were due in that port today. He predicted that all docks in De- troit would be tied up by picket lines within A hours. Two boats loaded with iron ore were sched- uled to dock at the Ford Motor Company plant at nearby River Rouge today and JAW. dock workers said they would not unload them.
 Other Unions Promise Support
 Six hundred C.LO. Oil Workers and AFL. Longshoremen at To- ledo promised to support the strike and Lewis Ferrari, Toledo port agent for the NM.U., said his men would refuse to load strikebound ships. Picket lines would be set up on all coal, oil and ore loading docks in the city. he said.
 Hardest hit was expected to be the steel and auto industries which depend upon the Great Lakes for the transportation of essential iron ore from the northern lake ports.
 A spokesman for the steel indus try in Pittsburgh said an extended tie-up of shipping would hobIole ie+n J c+i +ioo k1,,y ,l Winter"
 A strike of even short duration would cause 6 gasoline and oil fam inc in the Great Lakes region, ship operators said.
 Grain shipments from elevators throughout the Great Lakes region, including vital cargoes destined for European relief. also were curtailed by the walkout against the bulk car rierS.
 Curran laid the blame for the Walkout onto the operators because they refused noJ only to consider the original demands made by the union, but have refused to consider successive modified demands"
 Ships struck were operated by: Nicholson Transit Company, Ford Motor Company, Great Lakes Trans port Company and Johnson Trans port Company, all of Detroit; Lake Tankers Corporation, and American Steel & Wire Company, both of New York; Cleveland Tankers Company Bethlehem Transportation Corpora tion, Jupiter Steamship Company and Interstate Steamship Company all of Cleveland; Standard Oil Com pany of Indiana, International Har- vester Company and Inland Steel Company, all of Chicago; Brown &
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-15
STRAND

A State Fair, such as the one that recently beguiled moviegoers in 10th Century Fox's musical of the same name, is a relatively simple thing for the movie ma gicians to cook up. But Worlds Fair-that's another matter en- tirely.
 Undaunted, however, Producer Director Otto Preninger, faced with the chore of filming Albert E. Idell's best selling novel, "Centen- nial Summer" crossed his fingers, took deep breath and ordered set designers Lyle Wheeler and Leland Fuller to build a complete replica of the Philadelphia Exposition of 1876, the first Worlds Fair in America, which serves as a back ground for the technicolor film now at the Strand Theatre.
 In keeping with the ambitious undertaking, Centennial Summer features a score of new Jerome Kern melodies and an all-star cast headed by Jeanne Grain, Cornel Wilde. Linda Darnell, William Eythe, Walter Brennan, Constance Bennett and Dorothy Gish. .:
 The companion feature is Dead line for Murder" featuring Paul Kelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-15
Mrs. FihppeH
 Sponsoring Mass

A high Mass, to be celebrated in honor of St. Rocco at the Church of St. Lucy tomorrow at 8 A. M, will be sponsored by Mrs. Rose Fi- lippelh. 73 Woodward Avenue, in thanksgiving for the safe return of her five sons who served overseas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-15
1t Can Make You
 Euer Hear of q Modiolus? 1t Controls Your Smiles

when they say hello.
 But the gal to watch-Bender Warns-is the one who fetchingly curls her lips in the middle.
 When that happens, son, she knows how to mix sex appeal with her modiolus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-15

Company in Chicago Roman tic: Martha VickerS and Don Alvar- ado.
 There's nothing cheap about the production plans of that new inde- pendent company headed by Rosa lind Russell and hubby Fred Bris- son; they'll make 10 pictures at an estimated cost of $17,000O0O! Frank Sinatra has commissioned architect Paul Williams to design him a new manse sin San Fernando Valley -. Looks like Hollywood is due for another sister act; Maureen O'Sullivan's sisters, Claire Hamilton and Margot FitzSimmons are both in town for screen tests. |. One of Leo McCarey's hanchmen tells us that the boss will definitely film a sequel to "The Bells of St. Mary's" and get Ingrid Bergman out of that Sanitarium.
 Joe E. Brown, starring in liar vey," writes that he won't be back in Hollywood for at least a year. Altar-bound in Mexico City; Jean Sablon, the French song star, and a titled English widow The re- | ported rift between opera star Pa trice Munsel and her impresario- agent, s. Hurok, is not over business matters; but over things romantic. | She's determined to marry a non- pro sweetheart in Oregon; Hurok is | equally determined that she shall not because he believes marriage would interfere with her career. . Now it's the life story of Attorney Jerry GeiSler that's getting consid- eration as screen fodder by several major studios.
 That Viennese beauty, Lenore Au- bert, is attending night classes at Hollywood High to ready herself for final citizenship exams '. Mickey Rooney goes on coast-to-coaSt D. a. tour as soon as he completes work in M.G.M.'s Summer Holiday" The Wilde Twins will be featured in his act :. Boss, you might reserve a bouquet for the Good American ism" of orchestra leader Dave Rose and singer Curt Massey, who are currently financing summer camp in northern Wisconsin for musically l inclined kids Hoot Gibson, the former cowboy star, is building a new dude ranch near Las Vegas, Nevada.
 Gregory Peck, who could use 'em as well as anyone we know, has put on 30 pounds during the past few months :. Speaking of ceilings, boss, if you'd like to feel really de- pressed, price few used automobiles on Hollywood car lots.
 THE STAFF
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-15
1t Can Make You
BY ROBERT RICHARDS

New York, Aug. 15-(UP)-1t's always smart to use your head-but smarter to use your modiolus.
 The modiolus made Ingrid Berg man what she is today if you listen to Dr. James F. Bender, and it didn't do any damage to Bing Cros- by.
 Its always there" explained Bender, director of the National h. stitute of Human Relations. Every body's got it, but only a few people use it correctly
 Muscle Supports Smile And the modiolus, correctly used carries the calculated wham of an atomic blast.
 The modiolus is the main muscle supporting the smile. It takes the heaviest strain when you give out with a big hello, or spread you1 pearly teeth before a crowd.
 Its chief job is to control the precision and accuracy of human lip movements" Bender said. Why it's one of the chief differences be- tween us and the ape"
 The ape, 1t seems, operates minus the aid of a perfected modiolus When he grins-or so Bender claims he forms a labial box, known to the trade as the '.oS quadratus," and even Bob Hope looks better. 12 Control Smile Bender said there are approXi- mately 12 muscles controlling the smile, among them the zygomaticus risorius, mentalis, and orbicular oris You can take it on from there.
 Develop them, and you develop your smile" he said. And nothing gets man job faster"
 But, even if your modiolus is as well developed as a starlet's chest it doesn't mean thing unless yor grew up with a happy mother. Unhappy frustrated mothers have done more to ruin smiles in thi. country" Bender said, than the cal shortage or the seven year itch.' Baby Notes Expression A baby looks at mama all day, and unless she gives out with the con- tented sunshine he grows up with the idea that it's a sour world. And this always shows up in his smile, Bender said.
 He claims that President Truman Gen. Ike, and movie censor boss Eric Johnston all have friendly grins be- cause they learned how from happy mothers.
 Women have the inside track on smiling anyhow" Bender explained Their muscles get more exercise be- cause they're constantly talking. 5 Some women use only the corners of their mouth in smile, while l others use the upper or lower liz
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-15
Current Films
 Time Schedule

THURS. - FRI. - SAT. LOEWS POLI-"Caesar and Cleo patra": 2:05, 5:25, $50 P. M. "The French Key: 100, 4:3O, TAO P. M.
 LOEW'S STRAND - "CentenniaI Summer: 2:45, 6:01. 9:17 P. M. 'Deadline for Murder: 1:27, 4:43, 7:59 P. M.
 WARMERS STATE - Might and Day: 1:3O, 400, 6:30, 9:1O P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-15
Red Objects To Compliment By Briton

Geneva, Aug. 15- CUP) = Philip J. Noel-Baker, British minister of state, and Nikolai Feonov, Soviet delegate, failed in a search for common ground during an eXcange of words at the UNRR.A. Council.
 Noel-Baker commented ad- admiringly on a speech by Feonov:
 If he will forgive me for saying so, while he was speak ing he reminded me very strongly of the eminent con- servative prime minister of my country, Lord Salisbury. Lord Salisbury had gift, even when making the most eXtravagant statements, for inducing hi-i audience to believe they werci the most moderate and accepta-' ble propositions in the world.
 Feonov replied:
 Referring to the remark by the delegate for the United Kingdom, I object strongly to being confused with any British conservative"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-15

CHOICE MORSEL- It Says Here
By BOB HOPE
IGo HORSEBACK RIDING

IGO HORSEBACK RIDING
 I went horseback riding last week, so if the gags go over your head it's because I'm writing this column standing up. I bought new riding g-habit for the occa- sion and I won't say it was ex- pensive, but it was the first time habit ever broke a guy.
 What an experience! I kept giving the horse Jumps of sugar, and to show his gratitude he gave me a few. The moment that horse looked at me he knew who was boss. He saw that cold, hard, gieam in my eye. And, besides .. not everyone has nose that looks like whip.
 When we started out, I noticed something dragging. I couldn't understand it He wasn't sway backed when got on!
 I ride western style with wide, open spaces between me and the horse. I was little too enthusiastic, though, and got lost on a mountain trail. You won t believe this, but as soon as it got dark, that horse of mine led me straight back to the stable.
 Yessir, I surely know my horse flesh ought to That's all the butchers been sending me lately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-15
Four Local Sailors ReceiUe Discharges

Four Waterbury sailors were dis charged from the Navy yesterday at the Lido Beach, L. L, separation center. They are Paul w. Belevetz seaman Pc, 274 Longhill Road; Philip L. Bassett, ships service man L sc, 100 Central Avenue; Francis P. McGrath, ships cook SC, 27 Eastwood Avenue, aud John T. Slick, seaman 1/c, 51 West Porter 1 Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-15
Great Lakes Trade Crippled by Strike
(ALsO, SEE STORY ON PAGE D

(ALSO, SEE STORY ON PAGE D
 Cleveland, Aug. 15-CUP)-Great Lakes shipping was crippled today when a strike of HOO members of the CIO. National Maritime Union got under way. Negotiations be- tween the ship owners and the union have been broken off. A spokesman for the operators described the union demand for shorter work week "the equivalent of 96 percent increase in wages on top of the 15 percent already granted in 1946.''
 A. T. Wood, president of the Lake Carriers Association, said the union demand for shorter hours was only camouflage to get more money for the seamen.
 Cites Acts Requirements
 Great Lakes seamen come under the National Maritime Act" Wood said, which states that for safe operation of vessels seamen who man them must work eight hours a day each day ir the week, with only essential duties required of them on Sundays and holidays. They may not be worked overtime, unless overtime compensation is given-eXcept in emergencies.
 Tn view of this" he added, the so-called shortened work week Of 40 hours is being used by the union as railying cry for the present strike and has no meaning in terms of reducing the hours worked by men aboard ship"
 The shipping operators had re- fused to negotiate on an industry wide basis and negotiations were to be resumed today only with the Standard Oil Company of Indiana. operator of six tankers. All other management representatives left Washington last night after the strike was called.
 Joseph Curran, N.M.U. president. boasted the union had a S1,OO0, ,OOO strike fund to carry out the fight for the union demands.
 Industries To Be Hard Hit
 
 Government officials said a pro- lenged strike would have the most adverse effect on American indus try of any Walkout since the coal | miners dispute.
 Industries, tightly packed along the Great Lakes, depend on water- transportation for movement of coal, ore, steel and other raw ma terials, and for cheap movement of manufactured products to the East Coast and Mississippi River Grain and other food products also flow through the inland water route to the East Coast and Europe
 Shipping officials said a general strike on the Great Lakes would deal 9 heavy blow within four weeks to the production of steel iron ore, automobiles and other items.
 The strike started yesterday aft ernoon and became effective in all ports at midnight when the union deadline passed without a settle ment.
 ] Quarters Set Up
 Soup Kitchens and emergency sleeping quarters were set up in al ports for seamen stranded by the strike and large scale plans to picket all Great Lakes vaterfronts were put into effect. Some picket line: were reinforced by N.M.U. men or leave in seaport cities.
 Although an early check of port showed that only a few ships wer, tied up, the number was expectei to mount today as vessels on tht lakes put in at the designated 'layup' ports to tie up for the dura. tion of the strike. These are Cleve. land, Chicago, Duluth, Detroit Erie and Milwaukee.
 Six ships were tied up in Chicago and nearby industrial ports of h.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-15

Shasta Steamship Companies, Buff falo, N. Y; and the Texas Com- pany and the Gulf Oil Company, which did not send representatives to the Washington negotiations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-15

Candy manufacturing is the sixth largest food business in the United States. This industry produced g. 700000,000 pounds of wsets, valued at S64O, 100000 whlesale, in 1945.