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a a a a a a a a a a a THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 36, 1549 Cadets Have Mixup With WAAC Garb SUPPLY SARGE GIVES AIRMEN SHIRTS WITH "UPLIFT" CONTOURS MONTROSE, May 26. (U.P.) Aviation Cadet J. C. Ketchem Nieves the WAACS have an ing influence on the army, "They made a little miatake in issuing clothes to us," Ketchem wrote his parents. "They sent us WAAC shirts." The shirts are equipped with lift contours in front, he wrote.

Los Angeles Produce LOS ANGELES, May 26. mand and trading in produce continued slow today. Asparague: Local extra select 14 15c small and tips lb. Beans: Local Kentuckys, white seed, pole Santa Barbara Berries: Strawberries, trays local county, pole and San Diego county Klondikes $2.75 blackberries, local, trays $1.50 youngberries, local, trays Cabbage: Local Cannonball, per San Luis Obispo $3 03.25. Cantaloupes: Imperial valley jumbo crates 278 $5.75 Lettuce: Dry pack Guadalupe and Santa Maria 58 $3.50 4.

Tomatoes: Imperial valley, crates 9-12 tops Coachella valley 9-12. tops Avocados: Fuertes 22 flats, Fuertes 168-30s San Luis Oblspo county pole 14c Peas: Santa Barbara county and county 100012c Peppers: Bells, Coachella Coachella valley valley 26 628c green chill, 38 lb. Curvaceous Hedy Heads for Third Marriage Try, United Press Hollywood HOLLYWOOD, May 26; (U.P) Hedy Lemarr, 'the lady with the curves, the and the body that was seen in the nude in her motion picture debut, headed for her third matrimonial try today with John Loder as the lucky Miss Lamarr, who has mapent the last five years in Hollywood wearing on the screen more clothes than an Eskimo in her efforts to forget her birthday suit performance in stasy," appeared with Loder late terday at the Santa Monica marriage license burenu. They said that as soon as their spective studios gave them time out of other people's arms on the sound stages, they would marry as quietly as possible. Miss Lumarr1 is working now in A love story with William Powell: Loder is functioning in a ditto with Bette Davis.

Hedy's Age 29 Mias Lamarr said she WAS 29. Loder, son of a British nobleman, ported 43. The benuteous Hedy made "Ec. stasy" in Czecho-Slovakia, swimming naked in scenes that shocked the censors the world over. The film wAs hardly finished before she married Fritz Mendel, wealthy Austrian and man of mystery, usually ferred to 08 a munitions maker.

When Mendel saw his bride on the screen he spent a fortune vainly try. ing to buy and confiscate the prints. The picture came to America and earned hundreds thousands of lars for its importers. It also brought If you plan to buy a new car during 1943 Buy lay a Wide choice of body types Additional thousands application for the ration certificate may now be ing to any of the following or carlier model, or if his driven over 40,000 miles, Board considers the car not 1. Essential war, hespitel or 2.

Construction, repair, specialist. Transpert four or mere to Transpert farm or marine Physician, veterinarian, Minister, priest, rabbi, 7. Labor conciliation, recruiting, Official government or Red Traveling school official: 10. Member af armed forces and colors still available By FREDERICK C. OTHMAN Correspondent Miss Lamarr to.

Hollywood, with a ready-made reputation as a screen siren. She divorced Mendel, who was by then In South America, met Gene Markey, the picture producer; and after a three- courtship married him. Obtains Divorce Fourteen months later she walked into court to tell an amazed Judge that she wanted a divorce because Markey refused to pay her any tention. She sald that during those long months her humband spent nctly four nights at home alone with her. Sho got the divorce ately.

Tho judge suggested that the next time she married, do she'd better know the man little longer than three weeks. Miss Lumarr went from movie to movie, always wearing clothes enough for the coldest weather, until last year when she was starred in that pulsating drama of the Jungle. "White Cargo." This called for her to wear a costume consiating mostly of a heavy coat of paint. She promised on the paint, plus an length sarong. She WAS taking no chances of any of the critics using the word, "naked." Breaks Engagement She appeared in public with a cession of Hollywood swains, nounced her engagement to Actor George Montgomery, broke it a month later, and about six months ago began to see more of Loder than anyone else.

Loder, who also has been twice married, is the 8011 of Major-General Sir William Lowe. He became a ture actor in Germany, worked in several silent filma in London, and came here in 1930 to make one of Hollywood's first all-talking moles. Cotton Futures NEW YORK. May 29. (AP)-Cotton futures declined today, reflecting the rise of spot a cotton prices nearly to Commodity Credit Corporation stabilization levels.

The weekly government weather report was generally favorable on cotton. Liquidation and hedging met scale-down trade buying. Late afternoon values were 25 to 35 centa a bale lower, July 20.17, October 19.88 and December 19.75. TO WED-Hedy Lamarr, brunette siren of the movies, will take her. third step into matrimony when she weds John Loder, Air Force Drills Hospitalized Cadets SANTA ANA, May 26.

UP- -The army air force is carrying its ing program into the west coast training center hospital, it disclosed today, drilling convalescent aviation cadets on the varlous theoretical pects of flying. Instructors from the air base preflight schools hold ward conferences, and tutor ill cadets in aircraft tification, mathematics and phy. sice. Military training flims are shown, slide projectors used in tification study, while radio code is taught by electric phonographs. Los Angeles Livestock LOS ANGELES, May 26.

-Cattle, salable, 750; slow, generally steady but some sales lower on common steers: three loads good fed steers few common steers, $13; common to medium heifers, $12 odd good COWS. $13 13.25 common to' medium, $10.75 canners and cutters, odd bulls to $13. Calves, salable, 225: fully stendy tow choice vealers, good to choice calves and vealers, $15 16.50. Hogs, salable, 500: steady; bulk good: to choice 180-250 $15 (D 16.25: top, $15.25: 280-425 $14.25 good to choice sows, $13.50 Sheep, salable, 400; fully steady deck good to choice 85 lbs. spring lambs, few 134 Ibs.

wooled yearlings, $13; breeder ewes unsold. A CAUTION TO WAR-TIME TRAVELERS! Cash is a dangerous traveling companion. It tempts thieves; or it may be lost. It is wise to turn this cash into safe and spendable American Express Travelers Cheques. If lost or stolen, their value is promptly refunded to you.

You spend them as you do cash and they remain good until spent. They are inexpensive; cost for each $100. Minimum cost for $10 to $50. Issued in denominations of $10, $20, $50 and $100. For sale at Banks, Express Offices and many Railroad Stations.

AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVELERS CHEQUES THEY MAKE GOOD EVERYWHERE HIGH SCHOOLS TO GRADUATE EXERCISES TOMORROW AT SHAFTER, McFARLAND Two high schools In the Kern County Union High School district are to hold commencement exercises tomorrow (Thursday) evening when graduating seniors at Shafter and Farland High schools receive their diplomas in a appropriate ceremonies at each of the two schools. With 53 members of the Shafter High School student body receiving their coveted diplomas, the commencement program: of this institution will be held in the school's nasium-auditorium at 8 p. It was announced by Principal H. W. Kelly.

Dr. Tully Knowles, president of the of the Pacific, will deliver the commencement address which will be on the subject, "The Case for racy: 18 It Eclipsed, Retreating, 'or Defeated?" Doctor Knowles is widely known for his lively and informative addresses, and his talk tomorrow night is expected to cast light upon many of the Immediate, as well as future problems faced by the young graduates. Other features will include the presentation of scholastic awarde, remarks by Principal Kelly in senting the class to the board of trus. of Kern County Union High School district, and the response and awarding of diplomas by Phil neson, member of the board. The processional will be played by the high school band, as will the recessional at the conclusion of the exercises.

Musical numbers will include solo, "Our Own U. S. sung by Marjorie Bergman and "Song of Farewell" by the Shafter High School chorus, Five California scholarship tion memberships will be awarded to the following outstanding students: Laudt, Maimie Kroeker, Richard Leonards, Buel Mouser and Carlton West. With 29 graduating from McFar. land High School tomorrow night, commencement exercises will be held at 8 p.

m. in the school's gymnaaccording cipal J. H. Porterfield. Speaking on the subject, "Where Do We Go From Here?" Dr.

Baldwin M. Woods, fessor of mechanical engineering and director of university extension, the University of California, will be the commencement speaker. Doctor received an enthuslastic response when he addressed a junior college conference in Bakersfield this year, and his talk has been designed to challenge the attention of both the graduates and their relatives and friends present at the exercises. Davies Winds Up Affairs in Moscow MOSCOW, May 26. (P)-Joseph E.

Davies is rapidly winding up affairs here in preparation for his return to Washington, he indicated today, but did not set a definite date for his departure. "There is nothing now to prevent my leaving," he told the Associated Press. Davies did say whether he had received a written reply from Premier Stalin to President Roosevelt's secret letter, nor did he say whether one was expected. The President's special messenger has seen Stalin at least once since he delivered the letter. It was not announced whether the two plan I to meet again.

OVER 5,000,000 WAVES, WOMEN WAR WORKERS AND WAACS are releasing men in our Armed Services for more active helping on the production front to build more Ships, Planes, Tanks and making good everywhere. AL Chesterfield GARETTES A EVERYWHERE BETTER THEY with their MILDER white pack Everywhere you can you be see sure Chesterfield's some smoker friendly is BUY enjoying a MILDER, COOLER, BETTER- TASTING UP THE MAN WAR BONDS smoke. You can't buy a better cigarette. CHON IN WRITE LETTERS Chesterfield is making good with men and Its Chesterfield SMOKERS of WHAT women smokers the world's more everywhere best WANT pleasure. because cigarette THEY its Right SATISFY.

tobaccos Combination gives 1943, LaGGETT TOBACCO Ci THE CIGARETTE THAT THEY Chinese Block Twin Nippo Army Drives CHUNGKING, May 26. ()-Chinese troops have, rolled back one column of a Japanese army driving toward China's rice bowl west of Lake Tungting and slowed up a three way drive which may be aimed at China' visional. capital: at Chungking. the Chinese Central news agency said today, Enemy forces south of Yuyangkwan, 36 miles south. and west of Iohans, were "badly beaten and in northerly direction," agenoy said.

Yukangkwan was. occupied by an enemy column striking from the west several days ago while other Japanese forces snaked down from Ichang to assist in its encirclement. The agency reported heavy fighting southwest of Yuyangkwan, "where enemy also suffered a heavy beating." The Japanese Invaders, attempting to force the' Chinese out of positions along the Yanktze river between Ichang and Yochow, unloosed a. heavy aerial artillery bombardment on nese forces below Ichang. Negro Soldier Drowns in Pool at Minter First tragedy at the newly completed Minter Field swimming pools occurred yesterday when Private First Class Elijah F.

Stephenson, of Little Rock, drowned while awimming In the Negro detachment pool, according to the field's public relations office. According to witnesses, Stephenson dived Into the water, then immediately called for help, but before aid could reach him, he sank. The body was recovered artificial respiration applied but to no avail. Major Philip Doyle, commander of the squadron of which Stepenson was a member, praised the rapid 'run of the Bakersfield fire department's inhalator squad in their effort to save the life of the stricken man. The victim is survived by wife, Rosle M.

Stephenson of street, Bakersfield, and his mother, Susie Bailey of Fort Gibson, Okla. Doughty-Calhoun-O'Meara funeral directors, are and arrangements are pending. WPB Seeks Quartz Crystals for Radio Need for quartz crystals used for oscillating plates in radio equipment for the armed forces was expressed today in an appeal by the War Production Board for ald from citizens who own property containing quartz crystals or where such crystals can be found. Only individual crystals weighing at least and at least an inch thick three inches long can hald be used, according to the WPB, and crystals must be clear and colorless on the inside. At present almost all radio crystals come from Brazil.

owning such crystal-bearing property or having information about the location of other quartz crystals are asked to inform the Miscellaneous Minerals Division, War Production Board, Temporary Building Washington, D. C. RACER JOINS NAVY LOS ANGELES, May 26. (P)- Myron (Barney) Lehman, widely known starboat Newport Beach, became a warrant officer in the navy's construction battalions today. HANNAH'S NIGHT PARTY REVEALED.

PHOTOGRAPHER TELLS GLIMPSE OF BEDROOM BY MARTIN KANE United Press Staff Correspondent WHITE PLAINS, N. May 26. -A prizetight photographer tifled today how he peered blearily through a hangover haze into the bedroom of Mrs. Hannah Williams Dempsey, and saw her in bed with a prizefight manager. It was the aftermath of an night party in Mra.

tral Park West apartment, the photographer, Harry Goldman, testified at the divorce trial brought double Mrs. Dempsey and her husband, Lieutenant Commander William H. (Jack) Dempsey, The occupant the bed, he said, WAg Benny Woodall, manager of Lew Jenkins, former lightweight boxing champion, who also named as co-respondent by Dempsey, Mrs. Dempsey, forner musical comedy and night club singer, was not in the courtroom to hear man's story. But her husband, trim In his coast guard uniform, arrived early and eat at counsel's table.

His ears reddened from time to time during Goldman's testimony. Goldman, who lived with Woodall from time to time and said he saw Mrs. Dempsey and Woodall quently kissing in automobiles and restaurant booths, testified that ers at the party were Madeline Webb, since convicted of murder and serv. ing a life sentence; Jenkins, Mrs. Dorothy W.

Gomez, sister of Mrs. Dempsey, a dressmaker named Sarah, last name unknown, and a character known as Denny, the Sai: lor, who was not a sailor, and whose name was Denny Carrol. It was the third such party he had attended, Goldman said, and in the course of the evening he passed out cozily on an easy chair in the apartment foyer. When he awoke it wag daybreak and he groped about apartment seeking hangover relief. IN TRIAL-Mrs.

Hannah WIlllams Dempsey, former musical comedy involved in a vorce trial with her husband, mer heavyweight champion Jack Probe Death in Ohio. of L. A. Teacher WAUSEON, Ohio, May 26. (F)- Authorities sought today to learn the cause of death of Miss Bess Schmidt, a Los Angeles school teacher, whose -attired body was found along the New York Central tracks near here Monday, Coroner Warner said that although the body WAS mangled lack of blood at the scene indicated the 30-year-old woman was before she was struck by a train.a He said: tests to determine the cause of death might take two weeks and asked railroad police to investigate the possibility that the Californian had been dropped or had fallen from a train.

Sergeant Margaret Slater of the Toledo police department, who identifled Miss Schmidt yesterday, the teacher had left Detroit Sunday after visiting relatives there and was en route west. The policewoman said she quieted Miss Schmidt when the teacher 'became highly nervous" in a Toledo bus terminal Sunday night. New Zealand Feels "Very Severe" Quake WESTON, Mass, May '26. (U.P.) Two earthquakes--one of "very severe" vicinity of Zealand-were reported today by the Reverend Daniel Linehan, S. Weston College seismologist.

The first and most severe quake occurred at about 7:23 last night about '8870 miles southwest of the station, Reverend Mr. Linehan said. was a very severe one and lasted about five hours," he said. "It was in the general vicinity of New Zealand but whether it was on land or at sea, I don't know. It would have caused severe damage had it been in a populous area." The second earthquake of "mod.

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