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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-10-08
SPEECH FOR CHARM


What is more charming than
to listen to a person whose
speech is beautiful and whose
English Is correct2 SO you know
that speech plays an important
role in your Charm life?
Begin now to know that
SPEECH REVEALS CULTURE
and care with your words SO
that every sound will be heard
as it should be; and also begin
now to use your verbs, nouns,
pronouns and other parts of
speech as they should be used.
In case you are one who seems
a bit shy about that speech and
English forms, then find your
self tutor and do a little
studying. You are never too old
to improve yourself and If one
as important as the former First
Lady, Mrs. Roosevelt, can put in
those precious hours improving
her speech, then surely Others
ear.. de II too.
Perhaps you recall that years
ago Life Magazine carried pic
lures and a story about Mrs.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-10-08

music, and seldom divulges her
sentimentality and opinion.
I have never seen Miss Done
gan use a piece of music, in front
Of her, not even a script; prob
ably she has that, as a secret
to her excrutiation of the sharps
and flats in the worries. How
ever, when she plays a piece, its
real gone" and there Is Moth
ing left Of it, not even magma
ton.
One thing that helps a person
to happiness and contentment in
living is marriage. I learn, from
the experts, and Dot Donegan
is happily married. She chose
a fine mate in the person of John
T. McClain, theatre owner Of Los
Angeles, last year. He is her
personal manager, counsellor and
adviser, and Donegan should
go places on the road to fame.
After a big week at Harlem
Apollo they checked out Of
Hotel Theresa in their Cadillac
fishtail for the Town Casino in
Buffalo for a week-residing at
the Clore brothers Hotel Ven
dome. Then back to Dots home
town Chicago for a run at Nick
eys Lounge, an intimate night
club.
I just looked at that six and
half nnint snarkle on her finger:
she was so elated that her hus-
band had given her on her birth
day.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-10-08
FASHION AND BEAUTY

Perhaps the new French fash
ion designed for the fall is not
becoming to you, if not, don't
use it. Just stick to the cut of
dress that is good for your fig
ure. If the style is slender, don't
try to slenderize your body by a
too tight corset, because the fat
will surely spill over top or bot
tom, but, select a broader waist
line to suit yourself. In fact,
whatever the style may be, dis
regard it, if it is not becoming
to you.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-10-08
BE FEMININE

All men love feminine women.
If women knew how less lovely
they are when they put on the
&c r,,a arts that men wear. and
act like men, they would cease
at once, for, all women desire
the admiration Of men, unless
they are of the off-beat variety.
When a mans eyes follow a
woman adoringly, you may be
sure that woman is feminine
to him, lovely. He may be star
tied, and even interested inthe
type, but, in his heart
he loves the feminine woman.
"There are few thingsthat never
go out of style and the feminine
woman is one of them"
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-10-08
BEAUTY HINTS
RAINWATER BEAUTY

Rainwater is very soft and
mild for the face. Store away
some of it each rainy day and
use it instead of the harsh
water from the cistern. ITS mild
ness is kind to the skin and pre-
vents irritation. Rainwater costs
nothing but the exertion of
catching it. If convenient, have
a rain barrel and then, prestol
You'll always have a supply of
this delectable water.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-10-08

DOROTHY DONEGAN
The Piano Magic who has
thrilled Harlem music fans
Apollo Theatre and Cafe
Society :. SNELSoN
tops in piano-forte if my long
years of music Appreciation"
give me the slightest conception.
I have heard all the so-called
master and mistress dominatorS
of the keyboard, 1 have seen
them come and go from the bot
tom to the top but that Dot
Donegan magic moves" me
from doubt and speculation.
The unassuming 1.-THE bit Of
charming feminity with the se-
ducing musical finger has long
impressed me by her modest per-
sonality. She knows she is In
a field of warriors in the art CT
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to be answered send 8 rents,
stamped envelope to Lou Swarz,
P. o. Box SO, Manahattanville
Station, N. Y. G.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-10-08
Mary Strong
Talks
THE GOOD THINGS OF LIFE

We seek frantically for the
good things in life; in fact, the
things we could very well do
without, say. perhaps, that fur
coat--that fine car, that costly
banquet Are these necessities,
the heart-warming things? We
spend and spend and spend, pur-
chasing costly trivia, when we
let the precious things go by:
do not let the good things in
life rob you Of the best things"
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-10-08

NEW YORK-Why don't some
body have u Piano Poll and
award an honor prize to the
finest and most astute manipu-
lator of the SO ivory keys?
Dorothy Donegan would win
standing up, and there would be
no need for a photo finish. She's
Evening star., 1949-05-05
B. 80. Strutu-Dome Car Truins
Christened Here and in Chicago

The Baltimore e. Ohio Rail-
roads New Columbian, a Wash
ington- o-Chicago train introduc-
ing the strata dome car. was
christenend today both here and
in Chicago.
At Union Station, Miss Drucie
Snyder, daughter Of Secretary of
the Treasury Snyder. dashed a
bottle of water from the Potomac
River and Lake Michigan over
the rear end Of the train.
At about the same time. Miss
Barbara Cunningham. daughter
Of a B. 81 o. director, duplicated
the act on the other section Of
the New Columbian in Chicago.
Here, several hundred pigeons
were released to fly back to IL
cities with messages notifying the
Mayor of each that a car has been
named after, his city.
B. & o. President Roy B. White.
presiding at Washington cere-
Evening star., 1949-05-05

monies. recalled that the original
Columbian became the first air
conditioned train In 1891.
Each Of the new trains. ex-
elusive Of new two-unit Diesel
electric locomotives, cost 1.000.-
600. The top feature is the strata
dome car with q 24-seat obser-
vation section, permitting pas
sengers wide vista.
Other cars are an observation
lounge with semi-circular cocktail
bar, a diner with diagonal seating
a coffee shop lounge with tables
and snack bar, and four coaches
with reclining seats.
Other features are bearings for
quick starting. shock absorbers
robot-controlled air brakes. fluo-
resent lighting. and radio re-
ception. One Of the cars Is named
the Washington. another the
Chicago. and others are named
Evening star., 1949-05-05
Three U. s. Flyers Lose
AppeaI in lndonesia
o. sss asssx sasss Press

BATAVIA. Java. May s--Thyee
American flyers, convicted ey the
Dutch OF smuggling guns Into In
donsaa. lost their Last appeal today
from prison sentences.
The Irdonesian high court ssls-
tanned their conviction and SEN
tences Of 10 months 10 four years
In prison. The Law provides no
other avenue Of appeal
The three men are Connie w.
Evening star., 1949-05-05

SsaETiss os Gore Cxaa william .
EsIaan. Portland. o-eg~. and Al
bert W. Onssost. y0ea City. Calf
AL are he'd In prison here.
They were arrested lAs5 Sep
temher and their Catalina ry.nx
boat. loaded With ammunition and
small arms. wax sSse6 They denied
tire govsgnnaeGl charge that sase
arms we're intended for reseax
Evening star., 1949-05-05
SLOT Machine Foes 70 Ask
Lane Today for Bill Veto
spseIol Dispoieh 10 The ster

WALDORF, Md, May 5.--A
veto of Charles County's slot ma
chine bill was to be asked of Gov.
Lane today by a group of minis
ters and civic leaders.
The Rev. Harold "a. Milstead,
pastor of the Methodist Church
here and chairman of a newly
formed ministerial association,
said the Governor had granted
a hearing in response to a request
he made a week ago.
The bill provides for a refer
rendun June 81.
At the same time, Mr.. Milstead
said a mass meeting scheduled
for tomorrow at the La Plata
Courthouse had been postponed
indefinitely.
Mr.. Milstead said he had sub
mitted a brief to Gov. Lane sum-
-marizing arguments against legal
tzation of the machines.
Evening star., 1949-05-05
AiIine MorshoI Petoin
To Remuin on Island

PARIS. May 5.-The French
government decided yesterday to
keep the aged and ailing Marshal
PHILIPPE Petain on the bleak island
where he Is serving O life sentence
for treason.
The question Of moving the 93-
'year-old marshal, French hero OF
World War I and head Of the Vichy
government Of Unoccupied France
In World War II. has come up
many times. Each time the gov
eminent has decided not TO move
him from the lie d'Yeu of the
West coast of France.
Evening star., 1949-05-05
Ex-Swimming Instructor
Weds Chicago Heiress
BY the Associated Press

PALM BEACH. Fla. May ST.
Albert Lewis Perry, former SWIM
ming instructor. and his bride.
the former Mrs. Barbara Morse
Mccall. daughter OF a wealthy
Chicago industriAliSt. honey
mooned here today.
They were married yesterday In
a ceremony at Mrs. Perry's home.
The vows were read by County
Judge Richard P. Robbins.
The bride was given In marriage
by her brother. Charles N. Morse,
III. Her father. Robert Fl. Morse,
vice president and general man.
ager of Fairbanks-Morse 81 Co.,
Chicago, is en- route to the Orient
Mrs. Perry. 81, was divorced
from Robert Mccall in 1912, MIR,
Perry formerly was swimming In
structor ut the Palm Beach Bath
and Tennis Club and the Sea
Spray Club.
Evening star., 1949-05-05
Three Jap Miner Strikes
Called on Holidays
by the Asseeiassd Press

TOKYO. May 5.-Three times
this month japanese coal miners
have gone out on strike.
But each day the strikes were
called it was a legsl holiday on
which the miners would not have
worked anyway.
The first was May Day. the Sec
ond Constitution Day (May - and
the third today-Children's Day in
Japan.
Neither employers nor Allied
occupation authorities were wor-
ried about the work stoppages.
But the 1900 miners In Yarna-
guchi prefecture took their holiday
today and declared they will strike
tomorrow because it is useless to
strike on days we would not have
worked anyway"
The miners are bucking a man
agement proposal to Increase their
output for the same day. A gov
ernment effort at mediation has
been rejected by the union men.
Evening star., 1949-05-05
Fields Widow Chats
With Man Claiming
To Be Actors Son
by The Asseeicfsd prsas

LOS ANGELES. May 5.-The
1ong-estranged widow and the
alleged iilegitimate son Of w. c.
Fields met and shook hands after
both made strong pleas for major
portions Of the late comedians
$771 ,42s estate.
The widow, Mrs. Harriet ".
Fields, seeks q half share of the
fortune under California COM
munity property laws, instead OF
the $4,000 she received from the
comedians will.
The man claiming to be Mr..
Fields illegitimate son Is William
Rexford Fields Morris, 81, OF
Dallas, Tex.
Mrs. Fields told the court yes
terday:
mfr. Fields never gave me a
home"
She testified that she and Fields
ceased to live as man and wife in
1907, shortly after the birth Of
their son, w. Claude Fields. tr.
The latter also seeks more than
the $4,000 left him.
Rift Is Explained.
The cause OF the rift, she said,
was another womane 5&
But to her attorneys question,
ibid the marriage last until
death7" Mrs. Fields replied. "oh,
yes"
She identified a small. tattered
cloth bag as one In which she
saved their money when Fields
was q struggling young juggler.
In fact. she testified. she had to
borrow money to send Fields to
California so he could land a
$125-a-week job. Then they were
married, she said, In San Fran
cisco In 1900.
Mr.. Morris said he received only
$3.50 from Fields while the come
dian was alive. On q visit to Cali
fornia he got about $3.50 a 1885.
When he was married In 1941.
Mr.. Morris said, Fields sent him
500.
Learned Of Parentage.
Mr.. Morris said he was
stunned" when he found out at
the age of II that the man he
knew as Uncle Bill" was really
his father and that Aunt Bessie"
(follies girl Bessie Poole was his
mother. ~
Mr.. Morris testified that after
he learned Fields was his father
he called him wv. c." instead
of Uncle Bill" At no time. said
Mr.. Morris. did Fields ever ad-
dress him as "son."
Other litigants in the involved
court battle are Carlotta Monti,
Fields former nurse. and Walter
Fields and Mrs. Adel Smith,
brother and sister of the come
dian, who received 100000 or
better portions under the will.
Since the litigation began, Mrs:
Fields and MFR. Morris = have
avoided each other. However, they
shook hands outside the court
room yesterday after Mrs. Fields
let 1t be known she wanted to
meet bill" They chatted several
= minutes. She left him with God
bless YnIln
Evening star., 1949-05-05

after cities on the route between
the terminal points.
Beginning May Is. one trair
will leave Washington each day
at $40 pm. Eastern daylight
time. arriving in Chicago al
7:20 pm. central standard time
The other train leaves Chicago
each afternoon ut $50 (cST)
arriving here at AIS am. tEDTl
Evening star., 1949-05-05
Brown Pounding Pill

Z Ralph Brown elouied o dcsahls
and triple as Mount Vernon High
routed w&xfington-Lee. is~-.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-11-25

Stuart Benson, IL, interna-
tionally known sculptor, was re-
ported missing when the Polish
liner "SObieski," on which he
was a passenger, locked in
New York. The ships master
said the ship was searched for
"a hours but no trace of Benson
was found.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-11-25
INDUSTRY:
Profits Climb

The first upward trend of U. S.
industry profits since the peak of
earnings was reached in the third
quarter of 1948 was reported in
New York.
Profits turned around and headed
upward in the third quarter of 1949,
the report said, and pointed out that
1948 was banner year that sur
passed even the fabulous 1929. Thus
it appeared that industry earnings
were at record peak.
BUT THE PICTURE was not
quite as bright as it may have ap-
peared. Washington had a different
report. Commerce Secretary Saw
yer reported that the coal and steel
strikes had increased the number
of jobless by $4,000 in the week
ending October 8, as compared with
early September. 1t was quite pos
sible that the strike effect had not
been felt strongly enough as yet to
influence the roseate report con-
corning earnings in industry.
The future was uncertain. As
strikes continued, so would purchas-
ing power dwindle, and with that
fall-off would come an inevitable
decline in industry earnings.
HE EMPHASIZED that the fig
ures released do not show the full
effects of the strikes because they
were compiled while the walkouts
were in their early stages.
AS for industry profit, a compila-
ton by the Associated Press
showed net profits of 314 companies
amounted to one billion, three mil
ion, 1854 ,06l dollars in the third quar-
ter of this year-an increase of
4.3 per cent over earnings of 962
million, 102,819 dollars in the Sec
ond quarter of 1919.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-11-25
STETTINIUS:
Was Hard Worker

With the death of Edward R.
Stettinius, another major figure of
the Roosevelt era passed from the
American scene. The former secre-
tary of state died of a heart attack
at the age of 40.
STETTINIUS' contributions to his
government were many and val
liable. A rich mans son, he scorned
a life of leisure and, instead, de-
termined to make his own way,
which he did rather well. He was
chairman Of the U. S. steel corpora
ton at the age of 81. At A, he was
US. secretary Of state, the top
cabinet post. He was lend-lease ad-
ministrator, taking over the post
In 1941, job in which he directed
the 60-billion-dollar flow of sup
plies that played a major role in
defeat of the axis powers.
Youngest secretary of state since
the administration of George Wash
ington, Stettinius held the post only
II months. He resigned to become
the first us. delegate to the United
Nations general assembly. He was
one of Roosevelt's advisers at the
Yalta conference with Winston
Churchill and Joseph Stain.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-11-25
WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS --------
Bethlehem Steel Signs With Union;
Confusion Shrouds Defense Policy;
Industry Profits Reflect Up-Trend

Who sDsa: ns %
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-11-25
DEFENSE:
Some Confusion

1t was difficult to reconcile Mr..
Humans constant emphasis on the
grave defense problem, that he said
confronts the nation, with his slash
ing of the air force budget which
limited the groups to So, and the
more recent decision of the navy
to cut 81 warships from the active
fleet.
THESE ACTIONS served only to
intensity the average citizens con-
fusion and puzzlement as to what
actually is the status of the coun-
try's defense needs.
The navy's top admiral had been
ousted because he commended pres
ent defense policies would destroy
navy value and effectiveness. Other
navy officials were facing probable
punishment for speaking out. Uni
fication and harmony were urged
on all sides as desperate need if
this nation is to protect itself in
the world of today.
Despite all that, the air force was
to be less than it generals de-
clared it should be and the navy
was being deprived of much of its
strength. This left still hanging the
question of who was right in the
row over armed service unification
and the proper defense setup.
THE NAVY was taking n ships
out of active service-cutting the
operating fleet by 81 warships in
line with fund reductions. The fleet
by mid-1950 will be made up of 237
combat vessels, instead of the 1858
it had on September /. Most of the
cut was to be in the Atlantic force.
1t was also reported that 50, 1891
men will be whitfield from the navy
and marine corps by next July to
correspond with the reduction in
ships.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-11-25
Bethlehem Appeal

Protestant churches during the
Christmas holiday season will seek
funds to provide clothing, education,
recreation and spiritual leadership
for refugees in the Near East.
Church World Service, Inc, over
seas relief agency for % Protestant
and Orthodox denominations, said
a special Bethlehem Appeal COM
mittee would seek gifts to aid refu-
gees stranded in Bethlehem and
other Near East areas.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-11-25
ALBANIA:
New Strong Man

The Communists were beginning
to throw their weight around in
Albania. A new Communist STRONG
man." 1t. Gen. Mehmet Shehu,
Moscow-trained army chief of staff,
was reported gradually taking over
control from Premier Hoxha.
ACCORDING to reports reaching
western diplomats, Shehu appears
to be the actual ruler Of the coun-
try. Hokha, Albanian leader for
five years, was reported to have
been showed into the background
although he retains the title of
premier.
The strong man" is only 36 and
he not only is the boss of the army,
but also chief of the secret police,
interior minister and vice-premier.
He is described as the most ruth
less Communist in Albania. He
gained considerable fame in Alban-
ia during the war by leading the
first Albanian partisan division in
many deadly raids against Ger
mans and Italians.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-11-25
GYPSIES:
Free as Ever

In Belfast, Ireland, there was
sounded a new and lighter note in
the dismal refrain of world con-
fusion.
Gypsies, with freedom of move
ment since time inmemorial, were
supported by the minister of home
affairs when efforts were made to
crack down on them and other
itinerants in northern Ireland.
THE MINISTER of home affairs
took the view that proposed legisla-
ton was "rather too drastic to
meet situation which is more of
an annoyance to individuals than
a threat to community well-being.
One complaint, issued to bolster
the proposed legislation, was that
the gypsies tramped down crops.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-11-25
RELIGION:
New Concept Urged

When man finds himself unable
to cope with the myriad problems
that beset him, when there seems
to be no avenue toward solution
within himself, he is wont to turn
to the concept of Divine aid for the
help he needs.
AS THIS IS TRUE of most in
dividuals, it is essentially true Of
this nation, as evidenced by the
motto on its coins, the frequent
illusions to the Divinity in its con-
stitution and laws.
But, it seemed, new concept, 4
new dedication to religion was
needed. President Harry Truman
himself went on the air to empha-
size that need. His broadcast was
part of the program, religion In
American Life" sponsored by the
Federal Council of Churches, the
Synagogue Council of America, and
10 other religious bodies.
The President urged every Amer
lean to take an active part in the
religious life of his community and
give generous support to religious
institutions.
Turning to the perplexed world
situation of today, he declared that
every problem in the world could
be solved eff men would live by the
principles of the ancient prophets
and the Sermon on The Mount"
BUT, he added, that religion Ii
like freedom-"we cannot take It
for granted"
MAN to be free," the President
said, must work at it. And man
to be truly religious-must work at
that,too. Unless men live by their
faith and practice their faith in
their daily lives, religion cannot be
living force in the world today"
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-11-25
BARKLEY:
He Made II

He said he had no way of know
ing whether he'd make the grade"
but he made it. On Halloween eve,
Vice-President Alben W. Barkleys
plans to marry his Missouri sweet
heart, Mrs. Carleton Hadley, were
announced. with the wedding
would eliminate a romance that
had the entire nation looking on
with eager and excited interest.
THE VICE-PRESIDENT is II and
widower. Mrs. Hadley is 38 and
widow. Mr.. Barkley's age, how
ever, was no apparent obstacle to
his courtship, just as it hasn't been
to his political and governmental
accomplishments. An ardent and
active sutton, he squirrel Mrs. Had
ley to numerous social affairs. al
most committed to Missouri from
Washington as the courtship pro-
crossed.
Mrs. Estell Rucker, mother of
Mrs. Hadley, was all smiles when
she was told of the proposed nup-
tials. 1--WE been sitting on a volca
no." she said. "It suddenly blew
up. All this excitement"
The Hadley-Barkley romance be-
gan last spring at Washington when
the two met at party in her honor
by Clark Clifford, presidential ad-
wiser.
PRESIDENT TRUMAN was duly
notified of the event and, it was
said, would be present at the we'd
ding.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-11-25

Indicative of the general slow
down in industry and field af-
fected by it as a result of the
coal strike is this photo Of a
store of the Westland mine of
the Pittsburgh coal company.
Because sales dropped so much
with miners out of work, the
store cut its operating hours
from 8 each day to 4.