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tractive and winning enough to be
rival Of the Egyptian Kings
daughter and the emotional de-
mands made on her by her love for
RhadameS, her loyalty to her coun-
Try and her father, its ruler: her
pride and the humility of her posi-
ton are expressed with a sincerity
and vividness of great appeal. The
voice OF this fine artist grows in
beauty and richness each year and
her skilled manner of handling It
was superbly illustrated in the aria
of the Nile scene, in other solo Dor
tons and in the difficult ensemble
Of the second act.
Another excellent artist was dis
oVered in Marie Powers, who made
of the Egyptian Princess, Amneris
+ human being as we'll as a regal
parsonage. Gifted with a voice of
unusual dramatic quality, and an
actress who, preserving the dignity
OF the character, yet brought out
IT'S human side, she made a splen-
ala foil for Lushanya's finely ana
yzed portrayal of Aida. The scene
between the two women in the seq
ono act was rich in nuances that
developed logically to a stirring
climax.
A new tenor, Tandy MacKensie.
was heard in the role of Rhadames
Inc ROBUST quality of his voice is
pure In tone and he sang the aria
Celeste Aida" in ringing fashion
the nnal high notes coming forth
with ease and freedom. The
powerfully drawn Amonasro of
Mostyn Thomas and Harold Kra-
Wits sinister High Priest rank with
the best interpretations of these
roles. Another newcomer, William
Wilderman, revealed notable
voice and stage ability as the
egyptian King. Lydia Arlova and
Lucien Prideaux again distinguished
themselves in their solo dance in
the second act together with the
excelently trained San Carlo ball
let. io o"i-
"A special word of praise should
pe onefed to Mario Vale, stage di-
leclor' whose keen sense of produce
tion mas contributed so much to the
success OF the performances
through his initiative, the SETTINGS
nave gained in artistic verify and
IN richness of design and colorino
nls lnnuence is visible in the MANY
perfected details of stagecraft and
aeling which are now worked ont
ioglcaHy and with more finesse Hs
. any assisted in this by Emerson
Buckley, whose directing and mu-
steamship is authoyitive at all times.
These two guiding spirits of the San
Carlo Company have artistic vision.
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ally, not to be surpassed. This
American Indian soprano, 1.-the and
handsome, is an ideal personifica-
ton of the Ethiopian princess, en-
slaved by the Egytians. Her voice
IS fresh, warm and expressive, while
her emotional Interpretation of the
role is splendidly balanced.
The entire story of the opera
gains credence in Miss Lushanya S
playing Of it. The slave girl is at
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THE EVENING STAR, Washington, D c.
THURSDAY 49,

days shooting as would fall in
comparable area in whole season
In Los Angeles.
After the overhead sprinklers, dis
charging at the rate of 2 inches an
hour, had completed their outpour-
ing for the day, the rain gauge on
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1t Takes Heavy Rain,
Even the Fake Kind
BY the Associated Press.

BY the ASsoclated Press.
HOLLYWOOD.
Hollywood, originator and wor-
shipper of the supercolossal, has
done it again. This time, studio
making scenes of a ship in a storm
at sea, used up as much water in a
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the set registered u inches. Normal
rainfall for the season hereabouts
is around 1914 inches. The rain.
plus a battery OF wind machines
lashing 1t into 45-mile-an-hour
gale, was for 1.-TWO Years Before the
Mast"
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Lushanya Sets Vocal Standard
In San Carloans' Aida

companies in its production of
Aida" last night.
The title role was taken by Mob
ley Lushanya, who has set a stand
ard, vocally, histrionically and visu-
Evening star., 1944-05-18
BY ALICE EVERSMAN.

For sumptuous staging, splendid
singing and smooth-running ensem-
BILE the San Carlo Opera reached
peak not often equaled by the larger
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and recognition Of 1t and the splen- /,
did singing of the cast was expressed
constantly by the capacity audience
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26
MRS. LOUIS JORDAN HITS

FIT. SILL. Okla The n. c. O.
Club promoters Of the dance here
for the members ~ the armed
forces were jubilsni in their praise
OF Jimmy Hinsley and his fine band
and were outstanding in their praise
for Bernice Burn featured voca-
list. while Mrs. Louis Jordan, too
came in for her share Of comment
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26
AT PARADISE
All American News


The All American News this week
will exhibit-Navy Trains New
King of Experts-India Demon
strates live" Unit-Paul McNutt
Says There Will Be Jobs For Vets"
-Para-Troopers Make Their De-
hut' in Air
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26
Don. Redman, Broadway
Cast Headline Paradise Show

Stars from Broadway's famous
night clubs will headline the stage
Of the Paradise theatre. Don Red
man and his famous Cafe Zanzibar
orchestra. featuring the glamorous
Dolores Brown. vocalist, and Dick
Vance. romantic tenor. Co-starred
with Don Redman will be those
two funny hepcats, Patterson and
Jackson.
Don Redman, the little giant of
rhythm, who comes to the Paradise
theatre, week starting Friday.
Feb. Is. is great musical star.
Leader of a famous band and Gre
ator OF some of the country's top
tunes and arrangements, he's also
known TO everyone who knows him
as a grand little guy.
Born in Piedmont. w. Va. the son
Of a man who himself was the
owner of 30-odd musical instru-
ments. Don soon taught himself TO
play them all and by the time he
entered Storor college he advanced
his aspirations along this line and
became an expert. Believe it or
not. at three years old Don could
play the trumpet At seven he mas
tered several others: at twelve he
made arrangements for a seven
piece band.
After successful stand at the
Cafe Zanzibar on Broadway Dor
Redman brings his band to Detroit
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26
Theatre Bar Show
Clicks With Folks
At Club B And G.

In the JOY spot of the Valley,
namely Club B & c, patrons are
finding an array Of theatrical talent
which makes for fine entertainment
atop the floorboards Of the theatre
bar cabaret, managed by Warren
Larue
Singer Dean Tribble, acting en-
Gee. introduces galaxy OF dancers.
singers and other acts during the
show session.
In the show lineup are Slap and
Happy, male song and dance team:
Bob and Bobby. dancers; Rosita
Davis, sweet singer from Club
Plantation in st. Louis: Bea Nor
ton, singer and newcomer to the
B & c; bluesinging Alberta Adams
long n favorite at this nitery and
Velma Newsome. song and dance
girl.
Dean Tribble sings "My Hear
Tells Me-" Bea Morton sings Gu,
Named Joe" and Alberta Adam!
sings "St Louis Blues" and all re
ceive much applause from tn,
patrons
Wade Boykins and his band Civ,
out well on boogie tunes to deligh
the cash customers at this Vale,
jumpspot. Mrs. Eula Lightfoot i
owner
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26
SONGS, DANCES
OF FLOOR SHOW
ENTERTAINING.

zone Frantic Rite" is exactly the
Kind OF show which goes over bis
with nitelifers and cabaret goers
as the attendance at Breads Club
Zombie proves
Crammed with scinuhaiing stars
and combining mirth laughter
songs and dances. the show is de.
cidediy q must affair 20 the city's
i. amusement seekers
o. Star OF the show is that define.
s,or OF Songs. Billy Eckstein. whose
rendi'ions Of My Hear; Tells Me"
and do Nothing Till You Hear"
has the women squirming with de-
hight
Producer Spizzv Garfield com.
bines with Willie Lewis for some
laugh getting. the chorines add
glamour and charm 10 the setting.
Peckin' Joe does a song and dance
specially. Heckle N 1--WE dance
team give out some fine footwork
while ballroom dancers Rsoul and
Ronnie do exotic numbers
Harold Wallace and his hand fur
rish r1rsic for dancing and for the
show Billy Eckstein clicks with
rev Interpretation OF Close "a
You" and other songs.
Trial OF Minnie Swing" The
finale. is well received BY the pa
irons and makes the entire show
sppisadable.
New Show Monday
Born 10 Swing" starring Bill
Bailey. tapStar will premiere AT
Club Zombie on February % A cast
Of outstanding talent will make up
the show cast.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26
u ANGER GWEN
LONG Term; He
ROBBED SINGER.

| Los ANGELES - amp Al
though he denied all Of the accusa-
tons Archie Savage, 25-year-old
dancer, was found guilty last week
OF robbing Ethel Waters. singer OF
stage and screen. OF money and
jewelry amounting 10 $4,000 in
, valve. A crowded courtroom was
silent as the dancer was sentenced
10 from lilo years at San Quentin.
Savage. who has been currently
appearing as the dance partner OF
Anise Boyer in the stage produc-
ton. Sweet and Hot" was accused
by Miss Waters OF robb.ng her home
last July 6 while she was filling
an engagement in San Francisco.
He stoutly denied the charges
even though two state witnesses
identified him from the witness
stand as the man they saw in the
singers home at the time of the
robbery. Two locksmiths also testi-
fled against him. They declared
Savage employed them to make
KEYS 10 lit the locks of two trunks
belonging 10 Miss Waters and a
lock to dressing closet. Savage
said he had never seen the lock-
smiths.
According TO the dancer. he had
stayed at the Waters home for a
lengthy spell. during which time
he many-a-time was co-occupant OF
the singers bedroom. There was no
rental charges.
Miss Waters testified that she had
been a real friend to Savage who
came TO the coast as a member OF
the cast Of cabin in the Sky" of
which she played the leading role.
She told how she left the dancer in
charge Of things While she was
away in San Francisco on a two
weeks stage engagement. During
her absence Miss Waters declared.
her secretary, Savage. moved. Upon
her return from San Francisco she
found that her trunks and dressing
closet had been tempered with to
the tune Of $4,000.
According TO Miss Waters. Saw
age later admitted taking the money
but refused 10 return even a part
unless she agreed to sign over
$4,000 automobile OF hers and the
deed TO the Waters. mansion.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26
All Star Floorshow
Thrills Customers

Billy Carter's presentation OF an
all star revue. in new show poll
cy at Little Sans nitery. made a
big hit with the patrons on last
Tuesday.
The show offering was heartily
applauded by the cash customers
and left no doubt that the new poll
cy here is a success. according TO
Manager James Davis.
Billy Carter. ehcee, sang do
Nothing Till. -" and was best on
his offering of THAT Mans Here
Again." for some goodly encores
Dixie Brown, one Of the newcom-
ers. gave off with a song. "Satchel-
Mouth Baby" and delighted the
men and amused the women with
her torso dancing.
Eddie. Lemons, gag. joke and
danceman, was laughable with his
give-out. His song was Shine"
Bob Perkins band came on next
with some solid music note reading
on Things Amt What They Used
To Be-"
Doris, of the nimble and edu-
Gated feet struck a responsive
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26

chord with the patrons for her
tsps-work atop the floorboards
I'm Happ." was her vocal offer
ing
Spotlite honor OF the show went
to Lou Owen Aunt Jemima, for
her song OF big. Fat and a." and
MY Mellow Man." for the best of
fering. The risque song and her
END" brought her plenty of APP
plause for several encores.
Artists Hour as usual was a
grand, success. giving the patrons
much fun and entertainment. In
the contest were Marvin Harris,
Homer Jones. Edward Weems, An
drew Harris, Riby Campbell.
Charles Miller. Dave Vance and
Billy Jones.
Andrew Harris gjveout on 1--WE
Got Rhythm on the bass fiddle,
won him the ten dollar prize Of
fered by the club management for
the best entertainment Of the eve
ming.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26
Singer HOnOred
For His Service

NEW YORK-(ANP> - Harry T.
Burleigh. for so years famed BARI
tone soloist throughout the nation.
was rendered a reception at the st.
Georges Protestant Episcopal
church in Stuyvesant Square, FRI
day evening The affair. attended
by more than 700 guests, was a
tribute to the singers so years OF
service to the church. Burleigh was
presented with a check for 81 500
and a walking cane.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26
a Bow TO Duke

One of Americas greatest COM
poser-musicians will be paid
tribute Sunday afternoon when
Andre Kostelanetz conducts his
famous radio orchestra in a pres
entatiOn OF Duke Ellington
Sophisticated Lady" and "Soli-
tude" on 1.-THE Pause that Re-
freshes on the Air" The program,
sponsored by Coca-Cola, Is car
ried coast to coast via CHS at
4:30, EWT.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26

for an engagement extraordinary
Dick Vance and the lovely Dolores
Brown, vocalist, give the band the
melodic vocal harmony that makes
the orchestra this seasons stand
out.
Sharing the spotlight with Don
Redman and his orchestra will be
Patterson and Jackson, 900 pounds
OF 1--WE" in their sensational comedy
act.
Other acts include such favorites
as Crackshot. Floyd Dickson and
Vivian Harris; Leroy Watts,
dancer.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26
Lees Lifeboat'RoL
Disappointed Many

NEW YORK Continuing its
campaign for better roles for Ne
groes in the film industry by giving
careful scrutiny TO new movies, the
NAACP has advised goth Century
Fox Film Corporation that the role
given Canada Lee in "Lifeboat" is
disappointing"
A report on "Lifeboat" was made
by Donald Jones, Of the NAACP
staff. who saw previeW arranged
by the New York office OF the pro-
Queer Jones. in his report to his
office said the role of Joe Spencer
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26

lis strikingly non-essential: Life
boat could have been just as power
full if there had been no Joe Spen-
Ger. He wa referred to as Charcoal
and George The role is a sop. a
weak gesture"
The NAACP letter to the pro-
Queer declared: at is our hope that
'Lifeboat' does not represent what
Twentieth Century-Fox Film feels
is a proper opportunity for Negro
actors in the films and that future
release will show a more marked
change in treatment"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26
Cotton Pickers
Play Paradise

DETROIT, Mich.-LeRoy Hardi-
son and his famous original Caro-
lima Cotton Pickers have been
booked to play weeks engagement
at Paradise Theatre here beginning
March 6.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-02
i. ). Push Peri|s
Ndzis in Italy

ROME Oct . INSl-Heavy
fighting ragged on American
Fifth Army sector Of the Italian
front as Marshal KeSSelring hurled
desperate counterattackS against
Yank forces driving through the
shattered Gothic Line for Imola.
The German leader reached near
The bottom of the barrel TO find
men to smash against the Ameri-
can drive which threatens 70 en-
vclopc Nazi forces facing the
British Eighth Army on the
Adrlatic flank.
Americans took a tighter grip
on positions IN the Apennlne
heights near Battagla by captur-
ing and consolidating positions on
Nj Capella-- which dominates the
Imola road leading through the
German positions and on 10 the 20
Valley
Eighth Army troops crossed and
recroSScd the FIumIclno River IN
heavy fighting.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-02
Austria
Warned

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 QNS)-
The British radio, broadcasting
Official instructions to the people
of Austria. told them that the
time has come for Austrians to
prove their willingness to dissoci-
ate themselves from their German
masters. The broadcast stated:
"Austrians I'm town and cOun-
try should form local secret
committees 10 prepare for tho
arrival of the Allies. These
committees should he ready TO
provide all possible help to tho
Allies in regard Ia the admin
istratiOn Of local affairs, preser-
walton of fOOdstuffs, safeguard
ing of transport and machinery.
and the rounding up of the
NaZis."
The BIC pointed out that "if
these instructions were followed,
the chances of Austria becoming.
as the NaziS wish, a devastated
theater of war, would be leSsened."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-02
Overseas Veterans
Reach Percy Jones

BATTLE CREEK. oct 2 Pfc
Henry A. Soczaa. 1904 Linger,
and Pfc. Douglas NJ. Montgomery,
5000 MontroSe. Detroit; Cpl. Don
aid y. Verhage, Grand Rapids
Pvt. Lawson Sproull and S Sgt.
Robert Shallow, all overseas vet
Grams, have arrived at Percy
Jones Hospital for treatment.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-02
Police Given
Tough Steer

CHICAGO oct. 2 GNS)-The
problem Of finding 10 stolen cat
RE among the thousands OF cattle
- the Union Stockyards CON
fronted Chicago police today
a phone call from Sheriff Tim
pho]8n of Mason City. Ia asked
police help n locating the animals
which We're ruStled from an Iowa
farm
Sheriff Phelan described the
cattle as cght red and white
faced steers. one rcd and white
faced heIicr and q bull
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-02
fdrnProgrdn
Called Peondge

DENVER. Oct. 2 INS) The
extension services administration
of the American farm labor pro-
gram has resulted in "a peonage
system, enforced by Identified
ton and coercion methods of a
geStapo type
That was the charge today of
the National Union Farmer. Off
cial paper of the Farmers Educa-
tional and Cooperative Union of
America.
The paper called upon Senator
LaFollette tP) of Wisconsin to
make IAN immediate investigation
of the New York peonage plan"
through the Senate civil liberties
committee.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-02
Discuss SHORTAGES

SAGINAW, oct. Saginaw
retail grocerS and meat dealers
will meet at the board of COM
merce tomorrow evening to hold
formidable discussion CenteTing
mainly on the shortage of sugar
and butter.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-02
Saginaw Eagles
Eetp Anniversary

SAGINAW. Oct. 2-ApproXi-
mately $50 candidates were init
ated into the Fraternal Order of
Eagles in a special ceremony at
the Eagles Club yesterday The
special affair was IN observance of
the organizations 4lSt anniver-
GO
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-02
Three Greek Isles
Freed by British

The Hellenic News Service Al
Cairo said Greek civilians bOoed
a group of German soldiers de-
parting from Athens by truck In
retaliation. the agency said. NaZi
occupation forces killed "A
Greeks. including four women. on
the spot.
Secrecy still cloaked the prog
reSS of the Allied landings on
YugoSlav islands OF the Dalma-
tan coast and in Albania.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-02
Stray Bullet Wounds
Pontiac Youth, IS

PONTIAC oct Richard
Peck. -. of 500 Dltmar. rs m ST.
Joseph Mercy Hospital with a leg
wound inflicted 10y u stray bullet
as he walked In street near
his home last night.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-02
Won Weeand Warns:
Tokyo Tightens
Grip OH China
NJ KARL II. voN wIEGAND

ince and main Chinese and Ameri-
can base for some hundreds of
miles around mark uhe increasing
deterioration OF Chinese resistance
and the growing gravity OF the
situation for Chungklng.
From north 10 south the Japa-
neSe have cut China in two eX-
cepting for a gap Of about so
miles. Thus the Japanese are in
a fair way of having more than
$500 miles Of land communica-
ton from Mukden TO Singapore
when Adm. Chester W. Nimitz
cuts of sea communication by
American command of the sea fol-
lowing the recapture of the
PHILIPPINES.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-02

on thc very eve Of the invasion
of the Philippines and of Gen.
Macarthur making good his, u
will come back a promise to the
Philippines. a warning TO the Japa-
nc>e-the American plan OF STRAIT
cey I'm China against Japan has
20 bee abandoned
The nearer that our land and
sea forces come TO the Philippines
and to Japan proper the deeper
The Japanese armies are driving
into China ON the mainland OF
ASIA.
The Chinese forces OF Generals
>imo Chang kai-Shek have not
checked thNn- cannot stop them
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-02
RULING IN RECORDS

The ruling by the attorney
general on the Communist party,
now sailing under the name Of the
Communist Political Association
in its support of the fourth term
campaign and the Political Action
Committee, will be put into the
n-American activities committee
record.
In ordering the deportation in
1912 OF Harry Bridges, Australian
born Communist West Coast labor
leader, Biddle asserted:
The Communist party be
Iieves in, advocates and teaches
the overthrow by force and
violence of the government of
the United States
Bridges is one Of the active
leaders Of, the Political Action
Committee on the Pacific Coast
Court action on his deportation
appeal from the deportation order
is still pending.
The case history Of each OF the
81 Communist affiliates. according
10 the attorney generals list of
subversive groups on the Political
Action Committee. also will be
presented before the I'M American
activities committee
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-02
81 MEMBERS NAMED

Eighty-two members Of Sidney
Iiillman.S National CItIzeHS- Point
zeal Action Committee viii be
listed before the committee as
affiliated with - Communist
front organizations labeled as
Suhversiye By Biddle IN his own
confidential report sent ito gov.
eminent departmental heads ON
May :. 1912
In the Biddle confidential memo
randum on the = Suhversiyo
organizations. The attorney gem
eral recognized the principle of
interlockng leadership common to
Communist front organizations.
When the list OF Political Action
Committee members affiliated
with the Red-front groups branded
subversive by Biddle is presented
by Matthews and Robert +. Strip
ling, the committees chief inveS-
ugator. Matthews viii assert that
the interlocking membership sug-
geSts that If Earl BroWder. Com
munist chieftsin. had drawn 1t up
II would not have varied l per
cent