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oO " 1947 WEDNESDAY. MAY 28, 4 Today's Short Story RIGHT TIME RIGHT PLACE 0g . . By Ernie Rydberg ou know the guy -- Sammy #4 Tucker. Everybody knows BY ~in- this morning's paper. for ir. _stance--in the movie section--1 see his name listed in at least one 5f the pictures at every third "theater. It's on four marquees on "Broadway this minute. ~~ Remember his publicity? "Cin- cder Sam," they called him. Need #1 say that's masculine for Cin- nderella? A little hammy -- yes. But it took. I might even resent someone 'else calling it "ham." mBut ifs Ohiey Jor woe. mm the ~'guy who thought up. AmIv.y "Tucker is the fellow who just 1 hay along at the right time =-and at the right place. Don Petty, =the writer, thought up that part ".of it. The right time was 11 am, -'one morning a year ago. The right «place was Henderson's Employ- ment agency down at Long Beach. s There's four of us--J. B. Me. Guire, Don Petty, Lew Waters _and myself -- sitting in a little "glassed-in office. We're SUpposd to look like part of the business, We have a little deal with Mrs Henderson who sits outside and looks over job applications when they. are filled out. If we see any- body who interests us, we give { her the nod. She's to ask the \ person to wait, and then bring us the application. We've been there an hour. J. B. --that's J, B. McGuire, crack Jvdyces at Superior, is chewing is cigar. Don Petty, J. B.'s pet writer, is smoking his pipe and looking out the window at the blue Pacific. Lew Waters, pho- tographer, is smoking a cigarette a eyeing everyone who_comes along. I can see that J. B's ience has about given out, Half a dozen times he's grumbled something about "the whole cock: eyed deal" But right at eleven 'in walks this young fellow. « He's tall, broad - shouldered, good looking. He's munching a big red apple. I see Lew Waters «watching his easy Juit as he saun- ters up to the desk where a cute brunette passes out application blanks. We can't hear what he's saying, but he has a nice grin and the girl laughs. Does he take his application blank over to the long tables and fill it out like everybody else does? He does not. He takes out a fountain pen, hangs his coat * over the back of a chair, drapes his elbow on top of the P! cabinet. As he writes, he eats his apple, carries on a conversa- tion with the brunette who doesn't seem to mind at all--and also chats with the PBX operator who we can't see but who I re- member was a nifty blonde. I see both J. B. and Lew Waters are looking him over. Don Petty puffs on his pipe and keeps looking out at the sea. ~Diustrated By Joan de. Marky, . "Three years is enough," says Tucker, and you can tell he "He'll photograph," says Lew. "Freckles and all. Color's good. Teeth even. I'd his hair on the other side. Yep -- okey for Technicolor." "What do you Don?" asks J. B. tl, "How's that?" says Petty with a start. "Oh, him? I just came along for the ride. You guys do the picking." ¢ "Why 1 don't fire you for in- solence is more than I can under- stand," says J. B,, but Petty just chuckles. Everybody in town knows Petty doesn't give a hoot whether J. B. fires him or not. In fact, he sort of wishes he would. After twenty years with legitimate theater work in the East, Petty is frank jn telling the press or whoever will listen that the only reason he's in Hollywood is because he's weak. He can't turn down twenty-five hundred a week. Everybody in town also knows that J. B. knows that no- body can touch Don Petty for turning out a scenario with a plot in it that's like pennies from heaven. : i B ve ig Henderson [1 and presently s ings uj the application. There are p of empty chairs, but this guy just stands there talking to the bru- nette and the PBX operator. "I notice the dames are all giv- ing him the once over," says Lew. "Let's see," says J. B. "Name-- Sammy Tucker. , not bad. Twenty-two. Six feet tall. 190, Let's talk to him," and he nods at Mrs. erson again, and Jretty soon she brings and intro- ces him. "Hiya," he says. He chucks his apple cere in he wastebasket and sits down in the chair J. B. indicates, lighting a cigarette. "T see want a job as a chaUtiadr. ays J. B. "Yes, Sir." "Any experience?" "Well, I can drive a car--if that's what you mean, I'm pretty handy with a motor." "Hmmm," says J. B., frowning at the application. I see Lew walen) Tudkers hands. Ley says he can te a guy can a or not by his hands. Tucker's are large, but nicely shaped. and his nails are well kept. : "I see you're aeflier. Why don't you get into aviation?" "Three yeers is enough" sa I " and you can tell he doesn't care to discuss ft. "Fver do any acting?" asks J. B. Tucker looks surprised. "Acting? Well, sure. In high school , . ." "Can you sing?" Tucker fixes his blue eyes on J. B. He stands up. "Listen, 1 came in to get a job--not for » rib, Sure, I can sing. but I don't see what that has to do with driv- ing your hack," and he heads for the door, "Do-Re-Me-Fa-Sol-La- Ti-Do," he bursts out in clear voice. "Goodbye, gentlemen," and he opens the door to leave. Don Petty calls him back. "Listen, this isn't a gag. Sit down," "Okeh." says Sammy, and sits down, Fifteen minutes later the five of us are on our way to Holly- hy + tested that ammy was tes same, afternoon, After dinner we ran them off, and at nine o'clock he departed with a sevep-vear, con- tract. Don Petty lected a thousand-dollar wager from J. B, and I had the job of promoting I" Sammy, > It was a natural. A real Cin- derella story. Within twenty-four hours, the columnists had all run something about Tucker. And the Younger set over the country ate t up, Easiest publicity job I'l ever hope to have, Magazines begging for stuff--his picture on the covers of four movie journals the month after his first picture release. Even now you're-apt to pick up an article about how it all started. It started the night befors we discovefed Sammy. In fact, about two o'clock that afternoon fore. J, B. called a big confer- ence, He'd just purchased the rights of a best seller, It was a whale of a story, and he wanted exactly the right male lead. The conference. lasted over sever hours, At nine o'clock there were only three of us left--J. B., Don Petty op myself. The others had e on home, leaving a lot of trays filled with cigar butts --and little else--to sl for their efforts. J. B. was sting >» Lg desk, wing throug! e chews his cigar. Petty was slouched down in his chair. hr one fod "Oh, it is, is it?" snarls J. B. "You're a fine one to talk. This Is the first time you've opened your kisser today. A big joke! suppose you could do better." "I could," sald Petty, mildly "You have a fine story. What you need a name actor for, 1 don't know. You need a moderately talented, reasonably ' presentable young man. I could go out on the street and find you a newcomer who could turn in a whale of a job, A little publicity, and vou'd have a star on your hands." "We all know what you think of Hollywood's methods," grunts J. B. 'Tl bet you one thousand dollars," Petty retorts. "And I'll just take your thousand dollars," way of makin Well, you the rest. 1 thought I did, too. That is, until last Sunday when I played golf with Do: n. "You're a publicity man," says Don. "Bet I know more about Sammy than you." "For instance?" "Well, that it isn't quite the rella story it seems. I mean, the ug place and the right time and that guff you print." "Go on," 1 say. "A natural born actor! Yeah!! You've heard of Tartarian?" "Of course. hasn't?" "Well, I'll bet you don't know studied under Ti ight during his high school every n ng days. Drama pO - the whole works, Nor that I've known the boy since he was a baby. . . . That he's planned on getting into the movies since he was so high. I didn't fee] I could use my in- fluence. After all, you know what business, I wanted my to do it on his own--even if I did go so far as to the right time and the right place." Hmmmm right place. And by chance, the right uncle. Now that Sammy's set, I'm racking .my brain how to use this new twist. But I guess I'd better leave well enough alone. (Copyright) says Petty, "This: I think of relatives mixed up in. this ! The right time; the '| bassy THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE * . «King George and Princesses Take Canter photo shows King George VI and his daughters the Royal Princesses Elizabeth, centre, and Margaret as they enjoy a ride on their mounts in Windsor Great park. See Little Likelihood Now Of Saskatchewan Vote By NORMAN ALTSTEDTER Canadian Press Staff Writer Regina, May 28--(CP) -- 8as- katchewan's political forecasters see little likelihood today that Ca- nada's only. Socialist government will call an election before next year even while they are trying to gauge the scope and fate of mer- gers of Liberals and Progressive Conservatives in several constitu- encles, However, there has been no lack of so-called election issues. When section six of the C.CF.'s Farm Security Act was declared ultra vires of the province by the Supreme Court May 13, political circles immediately talked the pos- sibility of an election on the issue of the legislation which provided for reduced interest on farmers' debts during crop failure years. Another was provided only six days later when King's Bench Court declared ultra vires five key labor laws--described by the gov- ernment as the most advanced on the continent--where they affect- ed employees of the ¢wo major railways and their subsidiaries. Earlier, 43-year-old Premier T. C. Douglas said he was ready to go to the people on the record of the compulsory hospital services pro- gram which went into effect last Jan, 1, : But there has been no indica- tion from the government that an election will be called before next year when the C.CF. will have served the normal four-year term. No sign or apprehension of fail- ing strength is apparent in govern- ment circles. The C.CF. won all three by-elections called since they came to power in 1844 when they garnered 211,308 votes compared to 130,188 for Liberals, 44,197 for Pro- gressive Conservatives and 3,026 for other parties. " While the C.CF, machine is said to be ready te go into election ac- tion at a moment's notice, Liber- als have nominated only four new candidates to date for the 55-seat Legislature, where the C.C.F. holds 47 seats, Liberals five and armed forces three. But Liberals plan 13 nominating conventions next month, ; Progressive Conservatives and Social Creditors also plan to have nominees in most constituen:iss, the former either in union with the Liberals or else individually. Abolish 'Quota' Plan ACSC Urges London, Ont., May 28--(CP) --Immediate abolition of the quota basis in which Dominion govefnment employees are hiled will be urged upon the Civil Ser- vice Commission, president A, R. Helm of the Amalgamated Civil Servants of Canada told the an- nual convention here yesterday. It is expected a resolution to this effect will be brought before '| delegates today. More than 100 civil servants from across Canada are attending the convention, which will continue until Satur- day. . Mr. Helm, of Kitchener, said the Association will seék an in- crease of $26 to a $125 monthly wage minimum for all the gov- ernment's "adult" employees. The convention will also study the question of asking for a five.day 40-hour week without loss of sal- ary or privilelges, Ls Cunt: | By STUART UNDERHILL Canadian Press Staff Writer London, May 28.--(CP) -- Some famous ghosts will be disturbed in a year or so as carpenters and move into Carlton House Terrace and start hammering out a new home for the foreigfn office. Where 16 noble mansions now stand on either side of the Duke of York's steps, overlooking the Mall and St. James' Park, a modem block is to be erected for the diplo~ mats and huge clerical staff re- quired to deal with today's foreign affairs. The silk-clad legs of girl steno- graphers will flash along the side- walks that once knew the weighty of such dignitaries as Lord Gladstone. Dispatch riders will roar along a roadway over which carriages once rolled to stately parties. Victorian dandies paraded here and in. more recent times No, 9 was the home of the German Em- e Ld Some houses already have been taken over by the Foreign Office and the Ministry of National In- surance, At the far end of the terrace, next to Marlborough House, where Queen Mary lives, is No. 1 Say Seven Whites In Lynch Mob Washington, May 28 (AP).--~The Federal 3Bureau of "Investigation anhnounced last night it has ob- tained a confession from one of the mob who took Godwin Bush, 24-year-old negro, from jail at Jackson, N.C, last Friday, in an apparent attempt to lynch him: The FBI 'said the confession impli- cated "seven other white persons." re gf------ Shorthand of various types has been used for 20 centuries. OLD TIME and MODERN DANCING Meet the "Old Gang" Pleasure Valley Ranch EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT--9 TILL 1 Admission Carlton Gardens, Foreign Secre- tary Bevin's official residence. It's been painted recently -- a bright yellow cream that makes it stand out from its dingy neighbors. Boon workmen will move in and start modernizing its interior. Mindful, no doubt, of the cries that go up when historic buildings are threatened, the architects have designed the new building to pre- serve the Nash facade along the Mall in 1830. Thus when the Royal Family drive from 'Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace, the view to their right will be the same that Willlam IV regarded. Some of Britain's most famous clubs are along the adjacent streats --places like Boodle"s, Brook's and the Carlton. But the sightseer will be hard put to find them, however versed he is in history, for most of them conceal their identities be- hind facades thick with London soot, but unmarked by anything as vulgar as a brass plate, INDIA SENDS SCOUTS New Delhi--(CP)--Two hundred Boy Scouts from India are expect- ed to join the forthcoming world jamboree to be held near Paris, France, some time in July, Favor Strike At Nickel Port Colborne, Ont,, May 28-- (CP) --Port Colborne refinery workers" union,Local 637 of the International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers, yesterday voted 1,049 to 57 in favor of a strike at the Interna. tional Nickel Company's plant here, it was announced by John Shedden, president of the local. Mr. Shedden said that 90 per cent of the union workers voted and that these in turn comprise 90 per cent of the total number of employees. The Union, which had originally asked a 20 cents an hour basic wage increase, a 40-hour week with the same take-home pay and full pay- ment by the company of workers hospitalization insurance, recemtly reduced its demands to 15 cents an hour increase and hospitalization, drorping the 40-hour week issue. The ccmpany has offered a 10 cents an hour increase and payment of one half of the hospitalization in- surance. Aycliff, England -- (CP) -- This Durham town is the latest to be selected for development as a "atellite," Agricultural land, which covers about 880 acres, will house approximately 10,000 work- ers. Teachers Discuss Problems Al Niagara Falls, Ont., May 27 -- (CP)--At the opening session of its 28th annual convention yes- terday, the Urban School: Trus- tees Association of Ontario ap- proved an amended Owen Sound resolution requiring teachers who wish to resign either Dec. 31 or at the end of June to give 60 days' notice. he resolution recommended the, teachers' agreement clause, permitting them to resign Dec. 31 on one months' notice, be remov- ed. Other resolutions. endorsed were: Toronto's request that an eight-per-cent sales tax be remov. eff from all purchases for educa~ tional purposes chargeable to the schools' expense budgets, The deletion of a clause from the teaching profession act which says "it shall be considered un- professional conduct by a mem- ber to make a report on a fellow member of the federation critiz- ing hom adversly, if such a re- port might involve his dismissal or delotion or affect his salary, without first saving shown him a written statement and given him an opportunity of replying thereto." An Ottawa resolution that would permit school boards to provide and pay for milk for stu- hents during school hurs was sent back to the executive for a provinre-wide survey, LOW RAIL FARES Montreal, May 27-~---Special low rall fares between all stations in Canada, over the King's birthday holiday weekend, were announce ed here, today, by J. A. Brass, Chairman of the Canadian Pas- senger Association. The reduced rates will apply to both first or ERISRRAN. TODAY Regent -- "Cloak and Dagger'-- *1.30, 3.25, 5.00, 7.05, 9.00. Last Complete show 8.45. Marks ~-- "I've Always Loved You" at 1.00, 3.10, 5.20, 7.30, 0.40. Last complete show at 9.30, Biltmore -- "The Southerner" 1.05, 4.00, 7.13 and 10.17. "Ren- dezvous With Annie" 2.40, 5.44, and 8.48, Last complete show 848 bo, o TODAY and TOMORROW Nothing RESHLY-styled and low- swung, these new Studebakers B00 00000000000 000000000 0000000000000 RNR IN iN cr I ir Inte ese riosin eens gnscsse like it for looks... nothing like it for thrills... brilliant-performing B00 00 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000.0:0.0:00M0.0:0:0:0100.0:0:000000000000 are the cars everybody remembers. Each 1947 Studebaker is unmis- takably a showpiece--excitingly different--thoroughly postwar. Even more thrilling, say many owners, is the way the new Stude- baker handles and rides. Seeitnow! 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The provincial government has awarded a $200,- 000 grant to aid in construction while the city has voted a grant of between $76,000 and $100,000. i WHEN THEY G0 pons JOHN HENRY Today Only: "MEN ARE 'LOST AND GON eX FOR Darryl F. Zanuck MY DARLING CLEMENTINE Starring FONDA - DARNELL VICTOR WLILLS FOREVER' FORD'S LINDA = "CLOAK & DAGGER" Gary Cooper Lilli Palmer ADDED "ELECTRONIC MOUSETRAP" ; (IN TECHNICOLOR) ! IT'S A LAFF-A- NUTE_ RIOT! Lynne Roberts in "PILGRIM LADY" TODAY ONLY! with GEORGE "GABBY HAYES pate £vans and BOB NOLAN IN ROMANTIC TECHNICOLOR Plano Recordings by ARTUR RUBINSTEIN The First Circus to Appear in Oshawa Under the "Big Top" Since Before the War 531 PRESENTS KINSMEN PARK REAR OF ARENA OFF KING STREET AFTERNOONS at 2.30 -- NIGHTS at 8.30 = Doors Open 1-7 JAMES EDGAR Teaturing "a GIGANTIC WiLo ANIMAL MENAGERIE Tickets on sale show-day onjy, 9 am. to 5 p.m, at JURY & LOVELL King St. Store -- Oshawa Please do not phone. .