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Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1955-02-01
Veterinary
Horse Disten1per
Still q Problem

By J. w. Stafford, D.V.M.

The horse had been ''spooked'' at tt
sight of another horse. That sort I
depicts. the status of the horse, eve
in Montana. It always seems amazin
that at lot of today's COW outfits yo
don't tighten up the cinch and CHM
on horse to go look at some cattle o
go to town. Instead, you Jump in jeer
tighten the safety belt and you are OF
in a cloud of barn yard dust.
More than likely these facts are thu
reason we no longer see much dis
temper (strangles) in horses on the
ranch. The old horse remains isolated
out on the back pasture He isn't ever
given chance to get to town anC
socially rub noses with other horses
at the old hitching rail, livery barn, or
the old town water trough. Nope, the
ranch horse is not given chance to
become exposed to this common horse
disease. Like a lot of folks, distemper
in horses has migrated to town.
MiddIe-Age Spread
A lot of city fellows, making an extra
buck or so on 4O-hour week, have
time to become bit nostalgia, ''Those
were sure great days back on the ranch
sitten' on a good horse out in the
hills as free as the breeze" Besides
he gets to thinking he had better start
doing something about that middle-age
spread. So, he does it. He buys horse.
Well, you guessed it. The little woman
isn't going to stay home alone every
weekend. He buys another horse. Now
they have two horses. They can't picket
them in the yard-it is sort of hard on
the flower gardens and, besides, there
are city ordinances.
The new horse owners have a COM
mon problem. Naturally, they just sort
of gravitate together, scrounge around
and usually find an old abandoned race
horse stable back of the fair grounds.
They nail up few boards, wire up a
door or two, find water tank and they
are all set.
Everything goes along fine until one
Of the boys brings a colt with a ''runny
nose to the stable In a week or two
most of the horses have nasal dis
charge. The temperature of the affected
lorses goes up to 1O4 to 106 degrees. In
another three or four days the nasal
discharges become purulent. About this
ime the lymph nodes back of the jaw
tarts to swell up. The lymph nodes
continued to swell up until they break
nd discharge pus.
In about two to four weeks quite a
ew of the horses had recovered, a bit
yorse for wear. One of the horses
spirated some of the purulent material
ito his lungs and developed a very
erious pneumonia. Two of the horses
ad developed such large swellings back
the jaw that a veterinarian had to
sert tracheotomy tube so the horses
ould breathe. In another horse the
fection spread to the lymph nodes in
e chest and abdominal cavities. One
the abcesses in the abdominal cavity
Iptured with fatal results. Things
ere sure a mess at the stable and
eryone was mad at everybody.
Preventative Measures
A lot of good could have been done
proper treatment had been started
lowing the first temperature rises
Evening star., 1955-03-14

MEN TO LEARN THE AP-
PLIANCE AND DISCOUNT BUSI-
NESS IN RETAIL STORE. = EXPER
PREFERRED BUT NOT ABSO-
LUTELY NECESSARY. MUST BE
INTELLIGENT, INDUSTRIOUS AND
AFTER 2 PM, 400 1lth ST. NV.
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COOK
PART TINE

Young colored woman, 25-35 yrs. Of
age. experienced as cook, TO, prepare
lunch for approximately IL execu-
tives. Hours, 10 a.m.:3 pm. Mon. :
Fri. Apply personnel. Room sos.
Open weekdays, 5000, and Sat-
THE EVENING STAR
Evening star., 1955-03-14
ITPHOT STERER

Must be experienced. excellent work
ing conditions good salary to, the
right man Ask for Mr.. Barry
MARVINS CREDIT. 734 eth st
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SALESWOMEN

NV. ID
SALESWOMEN
6 needed for extra extra help in our our
We Will pay you S15 weekly. ex-
perienced sales people preferred.
Ask for Mrs. King at EISMAN'S. F
ST. at 9TH NV. 10
sEAMsTREss, colQred; also generaI
T2sA1oEs. TtSEf Esrk ises ffN1cREKB00NES + 81 nR'
sFIBERT DECORATORS. ,7l03 Wis
conSin ave. Bethesda, Md lis
sEAMsTRES SS-Mending exper. on
cpN4RHg pfa sqRpy 1NHN S3ES psfRVc ARpa5S a5
Experienced young lady,
for permanent position as private
secretary to young executive in as
sociation field. Requirements. for po-
sition are basic knowledge OF steno-
and WILLINGNESS TO learn our system
of operation. The lob offers excellent
starting salary, good working condi-
tionS. liberal leave and other fringe
benefits. Please apply to Box 29o-8'
sECRETARY--Girl Friday needed for
ton Small, consenial, air-cond,
Office 5-day week. Opportunity for
occasional travel. Shorthand ana
tipping required. Starting salary,
5000. Please write for interview.
giving full particulars, Box 35l x.
Star. id
sECRETARY-Must be capable. ex-
perienced typist and .stenographer.
Excellent working conditions in pri-
Company benefits. Centrally located,
air-conditicned office. Salary, 3d.
5000. Boz 9G-X. Star. -15
SECRETARY-Leadi public rela-
tionS association secretary to DEPART
ment MANAGER: S2,S60; alter 8
months, So 900: shorthand so to 80
wp.m. typinG 1880 w.p.m.: ags
over is. Only permanent residen'
considered. Call MRS. DuRANT'
sEcR2sT12AlR22, in ONCE of exccufiv.
excellent stenographer and typist
required: preferably college grad
uate: age @5-35. Paid hospitaliza-
ton and other benefits: pleasan
working conditions. 40-hr.. 5-day
week. Salary dependent upon quail
flcations: liberal increases. Call AID.
SECRETARY, To ss5 wk.-Must have
eXper mortgage processing vets
homes. ATLAS .AGCY., 1920 N. Y.
ave nv Rm, 5uti.
perm. and part-time tdavl positions
in public relations and business 1SS
wpm. shorthand, 20 wp.m. elec.
typing. Employe benefits. Suite 316.
1925 Conn, ave, 4-6 pm. -l5
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HELP-woMEH

CREDIT CLERK, experienced; routine
verk. tvping necessary; 5-day week
Apply in person. afternoons only, 20
Mrs. Strauss. MAJOR MASTER
PIECES. INC. oil 9TH st. nv. lis
DANCE TEACHERS, ages l9-29--At-
tractive young ladies to teach ball
room dancing: full or part time no
exper nee: We train you Excel
earnings. Apply in person. 1-6 IN.
DON MARTINI STUDIOS, SOC 18th
81. NV. -15
DENTAL ASSISTANT. no experience
necessary, giye sge, appearance.
qualifications. and telephone num-
Der. Write Box AJAX. Star. III
DENTAL RECEPTI0NIsT-Must be
able 10 handle very busy ONCE, pleas
ing personality and willing worker:
5Lz days State age. salary expected
and references. Box DIX. Star 81
OPERATORS; expert
ence necessary: pleasant WORKING
conditions: in heart of Bethesda. For
interview. call Mr.. MACDONALD.
nj. 4-H3EE ID
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hflP-MoMEk ic.nt.

OPEKATOR-AlI around:
fun time. CLAREMONT BEAUTY
SALON. Kl. S-65l6. Ia
BEAUTY OPERATOR, SIS 70 500
per week guarantee plus commission.
SSis Sorf Efs5 sous 50 eRRsTfVn asRlerTn HAIR sfR,
DRESSERS. I71e Eve St NV,
BEAUTY OPERATOR, sll-round. un-
der 81; also part-time manierrist
BEAUTY oPERAT0R-Good perIna-
nent waver. and stylist; top salary
saa sRauTT fS~GsisHR cENsR rs sa Eye st
OPERATOR. exper. Full
or part time Top salary ind COM
mission; LILLIAs. 2sl7 14th st.
BfsUfY a:s 81 oRFRaToR. PiSisT good .ll-Tound rla
mission. CO. 5-S47S' BILLS BEAU
TY SALON. 1406 Monroe st. nv;
BKPR.. s2sO-sub. area. GENERAL
EMPLOYMENT, 1907 H NV
BOOKKEEPER, .Remington Rand ex-
ReafRff Rppy m person @g. tRe saas ou Eees
Mrs. Strauss, MAJOR MASTER
BookkREPfSG sSkkfi iTS MAcaISE tSa ri OPERA:
TOR for Rerlington Rand model 6s5.
aple 10 furniSn references Cali MN.
DUyALI at DI. 7-6400. --I5
BOOKKEEPING MACHINE OPERA
TOR to operate posting machine
an6 do gen. ONCE work: best salary
and working cond. to qualified
indiv.: 40-hr. wk.. central Washing
ton location. Box 4s6-X. Star.
IA
experienced;
40-hour, 5-day week; salary. S270.
ST. 3-6722 for appointment Ia
MACHINE OPERA
TOR-Burroughs Multiplying type
pref, for financial institution: hours
9 to /. Monday through Friday.
salary commensurate with expert
ence Phone RE. 1-6555, Ext. 40
BOOKKEEPER. to work in Wheaton
area; double entry system. with some
typing experience. Salary aoen. LO.
BOoKKEEPER- -sTENO., $500 mo. ur;
5 days, at once. Miss Grant, at
BOYD'S, 700 18th NV. tST. B.
1861,
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HELP MEN
EXPERIENCED CREDIT \

EXPERIENCED CREDIT MANAGER
for credit clothing business Eilnns
70 locate IN Eastern North Carolina:
excellent opportunity for advance
ment: all replys confidential: state
age and experience. Write 10 Mr.
IERS. INC. p. o. Box 63l, New
RTn. n c. Ii
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NIGHT CLERK, white, for large mod
ern apartment building; must be
able to operate secretarial switch
board; 6-day week: hours, II p.m.-
s,S an, IN, Gsd Gali MEa sooB Betor between o
round duties in one-man oficc;
typing, shipping. purchasing. Govt
and commercial sales. Write fully
Jewish or gentle. Box AJAX. Star
OFFICE MGk.. Acct. exper.; able
Start oat at onee @n Siss fself Reif Sa BoTbs i2s
OPTOMETRIST. for jewelry store.
Box :i2S-T Star 16s
PAINTER. young family man. ex-
perienced, must be able to hang
paper also. JE. 3-0069
PAINT SALESMAN to contact hard
ware stores, painters. maintenance
accounts, for a national paint COM
pany. Experience desirable but not
necessary, Excellent opportunity for
n,,s he rIght nan: Box l3l-X, Star.
istration. BRADLEY DRuGs, 5000
Arlinston I'd, Bethesda. Md. 10
PHARMACIST Excel salary and
hours. Good oppor for the. right
man CHEVY CHASE PHARMACY
?EAsTERERs, colored: 1st-class me,
chanics need apply. job 900 Hamil-
ton st, ne, A. JAMES BADINI &
SONS IN
COMPANY-We can use
| good repairman; must be expert.
enced. neat and furnish references.
Call MIR. MELLINGER OIL. @-4656
CLERK wanted for
retail liquor store. Apply in per-
son. Cor. 9th and Fla ne.
PORTER. drivers permit; good refer
ence, good salary, steady Job. CEN
TRIAL LIQUORS, SIS 9th st. NV.
liz .
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SALES MANAGER
SALES TRAINEE
$4,000 PLUS

So,uUU fbOO
Alert man with good education for
outside sales. Promotion assured.
If you are available IMMEDIATELY
call DI. 7-50SS. Full info. given on
phone.
org excel. sal. and commissions;
active .stab. territory; commission
on constant repeat sales: unlimited
earnings possible for progressive and
capable salesman; must be neat OF
appearance; complete sanitary sup
plies and equip. line. Complete
To contact purchasing agents for
reality firms. aptS., inst. bus. firms,
etc. Our firm well estab. DIXIE
JJANIToR SUPPLY CO., INC. ST.
$4,000. -15
'ALESMAN-Young man with car to
sell and collect life ms. for large
CO. ME. S-2S4O. 16'
SALFSMAN-Must have store expert
snce. in selling sporting goods.
Permanent position offered to per-
son of good character with good
refs. SPORTS CENTER. Sth and D
SITS. NV.
SALESMAN with car. SOS wk. and
expenses. Age 25-40. jolly person.
ality: call on local merchants for
wholesale firm. Write fully. Box
81 a. OJdk. III
SALESMAN with car, to work locally
Phone MR.. HoNEYCUTT for appt.
Ii. 3-5326. -15
SALESMAN: retired school teacher
preferred. by local distributor, to
contact school officials and school
architects. Nationally advertised
line For interview, Box 50-V, Star,
sALESMAN--Men's furnishings, ex-
eel. opportunity. Apply 722 King St.
SALESMAN. ale, for new Juvenile shoe
store; prefer experience in fitting
cliildren's shoes. Apply NELLIGANS.
922 F st. NV. IA
SALESMAN OR SALESLADY. to call on
leads for made-to-order slip covers
and draperies: 3 or hrs. evenings.
HOME oA SPECIALITY SHOP, Ii.
SALESMAN; outside hardware and
young man looking for future and
willing to, work, Selling bldg. sup
plies, kitchen cabinets, etc. to estab-
lished customers, in metropolitan
area. Salary and commission. Car
BsR { e. ROSS 60, sth 81 S9d Ms z.I; S.:
man or Mr.. Plaster. is
SALESMAN-Knowle OF bldg. ma
terials, to work in yard. ACE
WRECKING CO., 4Oo2 Minnesota
ave ne. -16
SALESMAN with exper. office ma
chimes or related lines. to be sole
representative of Districts only or
ganization providing all auxiliary
office services for attorneys. engi-
neers associations, etc; salary and
comm.
WASHINGTON BUSINESS SERVICES
1925 Conn. Ave, to 6 pm.
Evening star., 1955-03-14
Dictaphone Secretary

With at least 6 months experience
in dictaphone or similar tranSefip-
ton, some shorthand required; in
teresting work in convenient loca-
ton: excellent working conditions
Steadily expanding organization
5-day week, s to 4:30. GOVERN.
MENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE
CO.. 18th and L SITS. NV. Please
apply at L st. entrance. Ia
Evening star., 1955-03-14
SALESMAN
SALESMAN

Wen SNOts- tAptTAtIIVGu, N1F lie
CLOTHES, 1895 F st. NV.
SALESMEN-AT ONCE
NATIONAL CORPORATION WILL
Interview responsible and
qualified men for assignment
locally to develop and main
tain direct to consumer sales
organization. Applicants must
have proven successful record
in selling, recruiting and
in access of $4,000 for sue
crssful manager Send brief
resume of personal history
and phone number to Box ,
370-V, Star.
Evening star., 1955-03-14
CLERK K-TYPIST

CLERK-TYPIST
Young lady. for permanent position
with local fuel oil distributor: must
be able to type neat-appearing let
ters and reports and be interested
and capable of handling statistical
data. Call Mr.. Stakem for appt.,
sTEUART PETROLEUM co.
13S 18th st. NE. Ia
Evening star., 1955-03-14
HELP-MEN
AERfAL MsTAIIERa

" ATRIAL IN8IALLERe
Thoroughly exper.: neat. reliable. with
Ar. ladders, tools: permanent.
wash.'s oldest aerial Installation
company. Call Mr.. MEYER, e-1.
TU o-3g00
Evening star., 1955-03-14

CLERK -TYPIsT. invoice and billing
CoLUMBiA Speciality CO. 1925
Bradley blvd, Chevy Chase. Nd.
cIERK-TYPisr, Iii riGIii saoo-Must have
exper. using elect: type: GENERAL
e EMPLoYMENT. lao. d3o5 H vIs NV; H. least
SIS w.p.m. start at sos wk.. 7-hr.
day, 5-day week, overtime work at
time and a half when req, paid va
cation and sick leave, free family
medical and hosp. plan. air-cond
Office. nr. Lbr. of Congress; For appt:,
call MRS. BOWERS, Ii. 7-1303 IA
cLERK-TYPIsT-Experienced, under
ance benefits: group disqualification;
Apply in person, RENAIRE CORP,
1914 BenMng I'd. ne. -l6
CLERK -TYPIST. under 35; Il you
are dependable and would like an
interestins position; pna come come in, in ana 1n
portant. $40 am. to 4;45 pm,
many company benefits. Non profit
cafeteria for employees. Apply per-
sonnel ONCE. I'd Ar. EQUITABLE
LIFE INSURANCE CO., SIG l4th
CLERK-TYPIsT: good tipping ability
and accuracy with figures reauireq:
permanent: 4O-hr. week: all benefits
of national corporation. SMITH
CORONA, INC. 14l3 Park rd. NV.
CLERK K-TYPIST-Immed. Perm. posi-
ton avail. Casualty ms. exper. pre-
ferred. Must be accurate typist. b
day week. S:30-4 30; air-cond. Of
f1ce. Phone for appt. EX. ?-136u:
GREAT AMERICAN INDEMNITY
CO.. $50 Woodward bldg, 18th and
n SITS n W III
Evening star., 1955-03-14
SUPERVISORY
TRAINEE

Alert individual, with some business
school BACKGROUND. who is interested
accounting. Some experience In
credit work in private industry is
required. Age 25-35. Reply, giving
full details regarding practical ex-
perience, educational background
and personal data. Box 16S-x. Star.
TECH. WRITER. exper. in refriger-
alton field; high pay. Call ME. g.
220S or OIL. 4-7541. -15
Evening star., 1955-03-14
SALES
MANAGER

Ambitious man to take over
existing district sales manage
ment position. One capable Of
training and supervising 10
or more statesmen. Between
2S and So years of age. Have
car and be experienced In di-
rect to the consumer sales
management. This is @ field
lob and not desk position. over
3 generations Of Success based
on high caliber field manage
ment training. Can earn In
excess of $4,000 first year.
No travelling. The success of
our entire organization based
on repeat business. engineered
sales. low pressure tactics and
thorough field training. This
may be your opportunity. You
can determine for yourself by
phoning HU. 3-6373, between
9 and Z. or by writing Box
2S5-V. Star. Personal inter-
view will be ARRANGED.
Evening star., 1955-03-14
HELP-MEN
SALESMAN

Variety Store wholesaler
IN D. c. has immediate opening for
aggressive salesman to cover Wash
area. Must have car. Excel. oppor-
tunity for advancement in growing
organization. Mr.. BUD. Ii. 3-3494.
Evening star., 1955-03-14
ASSISTANT MANAGER

AWNING CUTIE r, experienced,
wanted for modern plant. Imme-
diate opening. Phone ME. $4,000.
BEAUTICIAN = MANICURIsT sTYL-
IST with following. LEE STUDIO.
Washington Bldg. 30
BEAUTICIAN-Also good manicurist.
Excellent position for right party
Top salary. ROSE RAYNoR BEAUTY
SALON, DU. 7-1141. 30
IBEAUTICIANi experienced operator
for part-time work in North Arling-
ton. Call ia. 2-e441 or ia. 1884
liz
BEAUTY OPERATOR imam or wom-
AM. exper.. all-round. for JULES
Alexandra studio; guar. salary and
S-0010.
Evening star., 1955-03-14
HELP-MEk
ROUTEMAN

Have opening on laundry and dry
cleaning route Excel opportunity
for the rieht man. Free hospitaliZa-
ton and tnsurances. Apply @ q
s LAUNDRY. 44l9 Baltimore ave,
BladenSburE is
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SAI,ESWOMAN

Must be experienced in handling
better merchandise. good pay, to
right party. Apply in person.
MORNINGS only. l166 Conn. ave-.
NV. 10
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kpr.-typ., constr. ofc. $3.50
ARLINGTON-ALEX.
BOOKKEEPING
MACHINE
OPERATOR

under 35; excellent
SAVINGS g. TRUST CO. is
front once; knowledge
R1pIAN r Jan Hill HILL oii5fPt HOTEL. s66i Spi' 18th 18th
st. NV. Monday March. IA. No
phone calls. Ia
CASHIER. $3.50. auto exper. GEN
ERAL EMPLOYMENT. 1907 H NV.
-BOOkKEEPER-Life insur-
ance company desires girl, high
school graduate, age Is to rs. for
collecting and reporting premiums,
preparing written and type written
reports; must like working with fig
ures and be able to type them .accu-
rately; other typing, filing and cor
reSpondence; 5-day week: $1,000 per
annum to start. Call MR.. BRIDGET.
cHoCoIaTE T iosrE DRpER. experienced
AVIGNONE FRERES. I717 ColCm-
bia rd. NV. Id
CLERK. for drug and cosmetic
counter; exper. preferred; excel sal
and comm. Apply EMPIRE PHAR-
MACY 173S Conn ave. NV. -l6
CLERKS (2), white; age 40 to 30.
to learn record work and filing
Must write lesibly, be able to move
quickly and not smoke. Large Of
fee near 18th and H SITS. NV.
Handling no merchandise. Hrs.
$40 to 3: "a day Sat. Start Sl9O
mo. Do not apply if ex-Govt. clerks,
or people who do not live in Wash
ington area or If not been working
regularly. Phone MA. S-l1lS. is
Evening star., 1955-03-14

MAKE SEQ DAILY. Sell luminous
name plates. Write REEVES CO,
Attleboro. Mass. free sample and
details. 16'
COLORED MAN. age .25 to 40. 6
days week. ; to 2 pm. daily;
general work Call AID. 2-1779. --16
WANTED D-24 AND PAN OPERA.
TORS. Apply MASTER BUILDER
JOB, 6Sth and Defense hwy, Land
over Hills. Nd. IA
S5O-INSIDE OR oUTsIDE-S5O
PART-TIME WORK, 20 hours weekly:
white. Call bet. 3 and y only. ME
S.kOpS IA
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SALESMAN

Between 25 and So years
Of age. Permanent position.
Car is necessity. Salary
while being trained to sell in
surance for an established
stock company. Apply H. P.
Pierce. KEYSTONE AUTOMO-
BILE CLUB, 1643 Conn. ave.
Evening star., 1955-03-14

CLERK, white. 20 to 40: general office
work with a leading electrical Iappli-
ance wholesaler: 5-day week, 40
hrs; must be able to type; pleasant
working conditions in modern air
conditioned building. Apply Mr
Shuey. SOUTHERN WHOLESALERS,
707 Edgewood st. ne.
Evening star., 1955-03-14

6 needed for extra help in our
women'S and chlldren's clothing de-
partmcnt for the Easter season.
We Will pay you S15 weekly. eB-
perienced sales people preferred.
et ~ Stb n u --Ih
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HERE'S YOUR CHANC1

dERE D YOUR CHANCE
A LARGE EAST COAST MANUFAC-
TURING COMPANY IS EXPANDING
ITS SALES FORCE IN THIS AREA.
COMMISSION RANGE UP TO 25et.
ONLY DEFINITE APPOINTMENTS.
INTERVIEWS MONDAY AND TUES
DAY AT 2314 4th ST. NE. TO
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RESEARCH POSITION
SALES CLERK

General merchandise store: 5ts-
day week, good working conditions.
Handicapped preferred. Apply GOOD
WILL INDUSTRIES, 1918 New
Hampshire ave. NV f21st and M,
to IL am. Monday through Fri.
Evening star., 1955-03-14

Worlds Largest
Exclusive Health and Accident Co
Evening star., 1955-03-14

ARLINGTON BLVD. FALLS CHURCH
craxs va From ant E
44o SWAMI JEFFERSON DAVIS HwYJ ALEXANDRIA
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Jerry's Comedy No Match
For Acodemy's TV Show
By Harry Macarthur

dramatic surprise in the NOM
nations of Dorothy cambridge
for Carmen Jones" and Dan
O'Herlihy for The Adventures
of Robinson Crusoe." tMr. OH,
incidentally, isn't any odds-on
favorite to win Hollywood's an
nual popularity contest. but it
is likely that no actor brought
off a more difficult job as sue
cessfully as he did Robinson
CruSoe.) ...
There was. however, great
deal of time devoted to the sum-
moning of carelessly identified
behind-the-scenes workers be-
fore the TV cameras Saturday
night. One of Mr.. Webb's hosts
or hostesSes would call off a list
of five names you couldn't re-
member hearing before, then
three people you never saw be-
fore would step forward.
Once Mr.. Webb threatened to
display five writer-nominees,
then all we saw was Sheilah
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Graham reading their names.
Miss Graham probably makes
a more attractive picture in the
living room than almost any five
movie writer's, but it seemed a
bit silly at the time.
Technically, to be sure, it un-
doubtedly was an achievment to
switch back and forth this way
between the NBC studios and
Ciro's, the Cocoanut Grove and
Romanoff's with those 18 cam
eras. Too often, however, all that
the switching produced was the
evenings running gag: 'But he's
tshe's) not here tonight" What
ever else is said. though, the
viewers have seldom been treated
to higher comedy than the sight
of Louella Parsons peer ing
through a lorgnette at a TV
monitor bearing a list of NOM
inee names she obviously refused
to believe.
X y Il II
This triumph of man-made
confusion over man was sur
rounded by fine, shining irony,
too. 1t was only few years ago
that the Academy Awards were
at their lowest ebb. In many
quarters 1t was considered that
their publicity value was wan
ing. Some of the major studios
were in no mood to continue
supporting the Academy.
Then came television, eager to
please as a puppy and loaded
with the long green. Television
spread the loot and the publicity
lavishly. It's entertainment COM
petitions annual festival was
made bigger than ever and Tv
has more than repaid the movie
industry for any customers kept
at home by the fireside and the
television screen.
There may, Of course, be
method in television's madness.
A few more T'V shows like that
one on Saturday night may drive
Hollywood out Of business. With
friends like television, the movie
makers don't need enemies.