Radio stars (Oct 1937-Sept 1938)

RADIO STARS thcin. in )io uncertain terms, ik'HIi tc/iaffi < / fault or crime that may be accurately laid at their door. It is, indeed, as the publisher says, a complacency-destroyincj book for self-satisfied and smu(j American citiacns. ivho believe the United States is ivell policed and free from crime. This book, its fast-moving description of every type of z'ice and crime knoum to the depravity of man, should shake to the foundation Ci'ery honest and righteous, lazv-abiding reader. _^ IT is a pity, indeed, that our PWA and WPA Projects could not be enlarged to accomplish something much more worthwhile than many of them have to date. By aiding in the distribution of this book to millions of people throughout the country; by compulsory teaching of it in grammar or high school, they would accomplish more than all the money spent upon that hapless slogan, "Crime Doesn't Pay," has ever done. In the language of Cooper, who is an authority on his subject, crime doesn't pay for the punk or the small fellow who hasn't the wherewith-all to secure an expensive lawyer; to tamper with the jury and to fix all of those who can be fixed. But for the big shot, who is able to do all these things, crime does, indeed, pay. ROSCOE ATES tells of his experience in an English theatre during a performance he li'as giving. It seems that Roscoe, on noticing anyone ivalking out during his act, ahivys yelled at them as they zvalkcd up the a'islc': "Hey! (I7ir;v (/.> you thi)ik you're going.' ^'oii can't zcalh out o)i luc like that!" But on one ociosion. to his intense endtarrassnioit. z^'luvi Iw had hurled his usual phrase all in fun at a man and xvoman going up the aisle, tlic man turned and said, in an apologetic tone: "I'm sorry, sir, but ive have three children and tJiey are icaiting for us to put them to bed early, but another night zee zvill leave them Zi'ith a neighbor and come back." TURNABOUT THE annoyance of Mr. Richard Watts (New York Herald-Tribune dramatic critic) on seeing, under his own name in his own newspaper, a review of a showwritten by someone else. I honestly thought the review was better than Mr. Watts' own review of that show. Most embarrassing of all, it was a mistake made by an employee of his own paper. Perhaps Mr. Watts now knows and appreciates how the layman feels when he finds something in the newspaper written about himself which is completely untrue and about which nothing can be done. ABSURDITY SIGN in a California gasoline station : "Don't Pay Cash — Pay On Your Own Terms." Such an icHotic statement as this is comparable, in its a-inine stupidity, only to the plowing under and destroying of crops. DON'T forget that I look forzvard to reading your reactions to my opinions, zvhich may not coincide zcith yours. After all, the very title of this column tells its own story — "It's My Humble Opinion!" Address me care of Radio Stars Magazine. Adios ! Stunning Shelving STILL 5* ALMOST EVERYTHING you buy costs more these days . . . but you can still trim and protect shelves with beautiful Royledge /or i7 nickel! And this strong, double edge shelving lasts a whole season, doesn't frazzle, curl up, catch dust or get limp. No laundry costs either once up, stays up. Your nearest 5-and-lOo, neighborhood or department store has slews of smart new Royledge patterns and colors, decorator approved, at 5(* for the 9-ft. package. (10c sizes, too.) Millioiis of thrifty women use it... many who could afford extravagant, fussy shelving. Try Royledge once; you'll never change. Roylace, 99 Gold St., B'klyn, N.Y, 4 ' • At home — quickly and safely you can tint those streaks of gray to lustrous shades of blonde, brown or black. A small brush and BROWN ATONE does it. Guaranteed harmless. Active coloring agent is purely vegetable. Cannot affect waving of hair. Economicalandlasting— willnotwash out. Impartsrich, beautiful, natural appearing color with amazing speed. Easv to prove by tinting a lock of your own hair. BRO'WNATONE is only 50c — at all drug or toilet counters — always on a money-back guarantee. NAILS AT A MOMENT'S NOTICE After many encouraging experiments HQC hopes for success this spring in broadcasting its "talking parrots.' everyone I Cover broken, short, thin nails with Nu-Nails. Can be worn any length and polished anydcsired shade. Defies detection. Waterproof. Easily applied ; remains firm. No effect on nail growth or cuticle. Removed at will. Set of Ten, 20c. All 5c and lOc stores. MADISON ST.,