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laughing reference to history. is
laid in the period Of Juarez rev
olution III Mexico. This was .
time. it seems, when American
gunmen saw q chance to make
3 killing, literally. by hiring out
TO the Emperor Maximilian.
These homicidai playboys,
numbering II. and themselves
led by Cooper. a tall. drawling
loser in the Civil War, and Lam
caster. who owns the fastest gun
and the toothiest smile in the
West. The fact is that II there
were an Academy Award for the
best performance with the teeth.
Lancaster would win it hands
down.
The fact that they are joint
leaders Of the American mer-
cenaries is more . convenient
arrangement than a happy one,
but Cooper and Lancaster make
it robustly funny in its 100 per
cent diStrustful affection.
It could be the intention Of no
sane man to trace the psychotic
pathway 6f the narrative of
Vera Cruz" Sufiice 1t to say that
the Cooper : Lancaster forces.
those of Maximilian and the
rebel, Juarez, become locked in
the most elaborate triple e-cross
Of the movie year. incidentally
involved are Miss Darcel and
Sarita Montiel. They also want
the 8 million being trans
ported to Vera Cruz. Miss Mon
tiel naturally for the more laud-,
able reason.
Robert Aldrich directs the
Palace picture with an admi-
rable success in getting its vil-
famous characters shot in the
right order. The last of these
to die. as no one ever doubted
for q minute. turns out to be
Lancaster.
His big mistake, also as no
one ever doubted, is trying to
outdraw Cooper whose tear
stained face at the fadeout shows
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associated with the film Is bent
upon hurlesque. including Denise
Darcel who plays o feverisin royal
doll trying to sneak OF with
So million.
Taken as a deadpan satire
on comic book fiction, Vera
Cruz has its enjoyable aspects.
a spectacular tussle beteen good
and evil that might well repre-
sent the demolition of both. It
is done in color, in q new process
called Superscope, and the effect
Of these upon the action is the
years high point in frenzy.
In the balmy Mexican climate
and againt its inspiring scenery,
the cast of "Vera Cruz dives
gieefully into the slaughter until
the last man and woman are
dead.
Lancaster and his producing
partner. Harold Hecht, are men
of simple literary tastes. All they
ask Of q plot Is the impact Of
q hurricane and of players that
they remain in motion until the
script calls for their violent
deaths.
Vera Cruz" with q recklessIy
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Films Of More Than Routine Merit
BEAU ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS movie about the FIRST best
aBIAcKBEARD THE PIRATEs-A lusty carcatme ~ Robert
.EMBER OF THE wEDDNGs-Julie Harris repeats
triumph
aoNE SUMMER OF winning import from
Sweden.
aoN THE WATERFRoNT"-AfarIOn superior drama
Of violence.
-REAR WINDOw-Grace Kelly. Jimmy Stewart and
by Hitchcock.
TITFELD THUNDERBOLT comic tale Of some bEit0ns
and their train.
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TRACK or THE car. tcinsms-
scope). ROBERT MrTcHUM, DIANA
TEEy Lynn wNT & 1921 RrIIEvr ana me- Mi Rns Pls.
ERT YOUNG. at $40. Cartoon, Lo-
lust over the i4th ST. Bridge. sunday,
iiDRsiREEv and sisCuDDA HOO.
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HlNARLON nRANt3O, KARI NAL
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Evening star., 1955-01-22

VERA CRUZ" 1 United Artist picture
Of Harold Hecht-Burt Lancaster Produe-
tons. produced BY James Hin, directed
BY Robert Aldrlch, screenplay by Ro-
by Borden Chase, title song by Hugo
Friedhofer and sammy Calm. At the
paiaee' m. c.s..
BENJAMIN Tfane Gary Cooper
Countess AGeTie Dqyarre. Denise Darcei
MARQUIS De Labordere Cesar Romero
Nina Harita Montiel
Emperor Naximiiian, George Macready
Donnegan ----E Ernest BorEnine
General Aguiiar- Morris Ankrum
Charlie -------- Jack Lambert
Danette Henry Brandon
Pittsburgh Charles puchinsky
lex ---------------z- JACK liam
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The Pcssina Show
Still as Porodx Nero Cruz
Is Quite q Funny Thing
kY Joy CoFmodH

Vera Cruz at the Palace slice swashbuckng action
fiction that turns into Of its right under the smoke
nied nostrs Of Gary Cooper and Burt Lancaster its principal
Moreover the suspicion is more than faint that everybody
Evening star., 1955-10-30
ABoUT...

BUSINESS. The '55 boon-hoW much bigger,
hos much longerg What happens AFTER
everybody gets new car, hone, Tv set,
etc. will that make the boon collapse?
Is there a danger OF more inf1ation7
Khat 5 the strike outlook? What are i'm
oortant trends to watch?
FAKES. what should you be doing right nov
to reduce the "bitea on your '56 taxes?
punch on cutting taxes? How can gifts
and bequests reduce your estate taxi
Polntcs- WHO'S on the Hinside trackn for
the Democratic nomination in '56? Nhat
Will be the Denocrats' answer to COP.
peace and prosperity" campaign? Which
way will the farm vote go2 mich party Is in
the greater danger OF splitting wide open?
.coLD WAR. Have the Reds really ac-
cepted the idea OF peaceful co-exis-
tence"? What IS behind their change Of
our allies? What about our foreign aid
has it paid off or hasn't it? mats
really going on behind the Iron Curtain?
AEALTH. How safe and how effective is
the polio vaccine9 Are We getting cam
GER under contro19 How far away is atom
power for home use? Can colds and FLU
be licked the sane way as polio? How
can science help you live longer2
lHsvEsTAENT. What 3 really happening on
Wall Streets the market likely to 60
good place for your savings? In which
industries are the insiders buying
more stocks than they're selling?
the GOVERNMENT. What will Congress do
about the school shortage? What about
future tax cuts--hov soon, and who will
benefit the most7 Will the Democrats
continue their peaceful co-existenceH
with the Administration next year? Will
there be any more cabinet changes in the
next few months? what new legislation
can We expect?
DEFENsE. Is there any real defense
against the A-Bonb? The H-Bonb? How
far ahead OF Russia are We in atomic
Weapons? Guided missiles? Air Power?
What's ahead in defense spending-and
how will this affect national pros
perity? what's happening at our uili-
tary bases in other countries?
These are all questions that are
being answered Eight noE in current issues
Evening star., 1955-10-30

VIII boeele at lew cents extra to buy his
guests their own newspapers!''
Mr.. Benchley's son, Nat, tells of a
time his father was showing some friends
around Paris and insisted they dine al a
restaurant where he had eaten some memor-
able pressed duck. But he couldn't rcmem-
Der where the restaurant was located. Over
the friends protests, he continued his quest
for hours, and finally stumbled on the place.
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duck being placed before his guests Bencey reem
bered what had made memorable II the worst pressed
duck he had ever eaten.
Another ayore American humorist yesteryear George
Adc, was host Al dinner in Rome evening when lady
fell slightly III and decided TO go home Ade accompanied her.
assuring the Others I be right back The lady was stopping
at the Grand Hotel and Ade after seeing to the elevator
beat path to the bar Several drinks later somebody remarked
on the many Americans in Rome that year.
You're right, agreed AIDE. Il lot Of them at dinner
party this very evening" Who gave it?" he was asked my
God easped Ade II ddr BY the time he back the
party the guests had flown = mighty angry, too!
During the 6tz in London. correspondent Quentin Rey-
nolds entertaining group Of conces when alarm
sounded Everybody raced for the shelter but averaged
broadastcr doubled back tive lost tcch he explained
leave them" commanded Reynolds what do you think
they're dropping? Sandwiches
The last straw. nearsighed society girl in New York,
too vain to glasses dinner party when the butler
handed her from the hostess She gave to Lord Doods
worth on her left beeecng Won't you read this for me- Your
Lcrdshp? have something in my eye His Lordship read
BE nice to old Doodlesworh He's terrible bore but we're
hoping to Be asked to his estate in England
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The late great Robert BenchIey preferred playing host sub
ming to tyranny guest The energetic ladies who have
down for week ends, he complain always
forget I'm the Oldest living white especially eight in
the morning"
Benchey really insisted small service his special
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East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1955-03-24

All work and no play could make
for dull living but that's not the
case with East Cleveland's Bob
Keefer, 2024 Hayden.
To him work is play-especially
if it is outside of regular daily
duties in General Electric's Cleve-
land Wire Works, plant on Char
don rd. These outside activities
include officiating basketball
games, directing Little League
umpires, announcing at Shaw Sta
dunn and publicity work.
Sharing his enthusiasm for
"extra details" is Ann Keefer,
Bob's wife.
In fact he depends a great deal
on AIMS assistance to keep up to-
date on basketball rules and reg
ulations. What's more she's under
standing and fully aware that
Bob's whole life is sports.
But being an umpire or basket
ball official is no sport.
1t is more of a chore, thankless
at times and no place for weakling.
With the coming of spring, Bob
has slight breathing spell as he
swings from indoor to outdoor
activities. With his 18th year of
officiating basketball games about
ended, baseball for boys beckons.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1955-03-24

Besides handling publicity work
for the East Cleveland Recreation
departments various baseball
leagues, Bob is head man of the
many umpires. On top of that he
handles statistics for the leagues
and even finds time to enjoy the
boys in action.
Even with all these outside ac-
tivities Bob manages to keep up
his efficiency with General Elec-
trio.
Sports captured Bob's fancy in
his high school days at Shaw. In
fact he comes from a family of
sports, four brothers and one sis
ter, all graduates of Shaw.
Basketball seemed more ap-
pealing from the beginning and
he's favored the court game ever
since. From active playing he
switched to. refereeing, first in
amateur circles, then high schools
and college. Four years in the
army didn't take him from the
game. He played and officiated to
keep sharp for the future.
Today Keefer is recognized as
one of the areas top officials and
currently is vice president of the
Cleveland Basketball Officials As
sociation.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1955-03-24
East Cleveland Y
Enjoys Good Year

Following it's policy of making
its facilities available to church,
school and civic groups, 81 differ
ent groups held a total of 253
sessions at the East Cleveland
YMCA in 1854.
In addition, the 1854 annual re-
port reveals, the Y's own club, gym
classes, athletic teams, trips and
tours show a total attendance of
40,956. There are 1858 members
enrolled.
The Y's 1854 Camp program at
tracted 251 different boys who
enjoyed the Centerville Mills,
Northwoods or Bay Camp program.
The Y operating budget for 1854
totaled shows an expenditure of
$50, ,332.05 against an income of
S31 ,298.10. Sustaining membership
brought in $13,2S2; boys member
ships $2,182.64; and Mems men,
berships, $4,000 The years pro-
gram expense was about 500
above that of 1853 due to the in
creased charges for pool and gym
rentals.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1955-03-24

The world premiere of "Susan
Shaw and the Rabbit Transit" :"
Shaw High Schools 1855 edition
of the Black and Red Revue, is
being staged tomorrow afternoon
and evening, Friday, the 25th, in
Shaw Auditorium. The afternoon
performance is for students, the
evening show at s, for the general
public.
There will be two parts to the
production, part one, directed by
Miss Lois Dean will offer skits
and novelty acts. Part two is a
half-hour "Music in Rhythm" feat
uring Shaw's Rhythm Teens, tai
ented vocal-instrumental group di-
rected by S. Robert Fraser and
Miss Margery Shields. There will
be a trio "Bidin' My Time" by
Virginia Mackell, Barbara Early
and Nancy Cullova and a solo
you'll Never Walk Alone" by
Virginia Mackell, in addition to
"Cumana' with Nancy Hodges.
Elaine Forkapa will be the mar
rator as Part One unveils the tale
"The Rabbit Transit, with June
Kaufman as Rabbit, Sandy Sane
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1955-03-24
High Wind May
Be Accident Cause

High winds are thought to have
been the cause of a traffic acci-
dent on Route 113, about 10 miles
west Of Elyria Tuesday evening
in which Frank Johnson, %, of
13415 Gainsboro ave. received
chest injuries and fractured left
arm. Frank and two college mates
from Ohio Northern University
were enroute to Ada after a week
end at home. All three are in
Amherst Hospital.
The car in which the three young
men were riding hit another car,
crashed into a bridge abutment
and turned over.
Mr.. Johnson, a senior in the
School of Pharmacy at Ohio North
ern, is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank johnson sr., and a graduate
of Collinwood High School. He
underwent surgery on his arm
Wednesday.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1955-03-24
By Bob Keefer

While their professional counter
parts are busily engaged in pre-
pairing for the approaching 1866
season at training camp sites, so
the boys who plan to take part in
East Cleveland Little League acti-
vities are also planning for
successful season of diamond
activities.
The managing personnel of
Little League Baseball, Inc, have
already held several preseason
meetings to formulate plans which
will enable almost 500 East Cleve-
land boys, regardless Of playing
ability, to complete in League play
aaginst boys in their respective
age groups.
This week, Commissioner Roy
H. Wisecup has issued over 800
registration forms through ten
East Cleveland schools to be
signed by parents of the boys who
will take part in this popular pro-
gram. Three different Leagues
will function during the summer
under the qualified supervision of
competnet managers and coaches
who will volunteer their services
to promote the national pastime on
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1955-03-24
Release Polio
Test Data
April 18th

Continuing preparations TO be
prepared in the event the schools
are given the green light for a
polio vaccine program in April,
distribution of the Parents Re-
quest blanks has been made to
parents of all first and second
grade pupils in the city's schools.
While blanks are due back by the
end of this week, the response is
already reported as good.
Handling the distribution in the
schools have been the nurses of
the medical staff, Miss Nina Nc
Webb, Miss Thelma Furry, Miss
Martha Whitacre and Mrs. Lucille
Burkhart.
Commenting on the program, DR..
James P. Winkler, director of the
East Cleveland Department of
Health who heads up the local
program, says that while health
authorities throughout the nation
are preparing for a polio vaccine
program that may start in April,
that word "may" is the crux of the
entire situation.
eve still do not know if the Salk
polio vaccine, given to 100000
children last spring, prevents
paralytic polio under conditions of
natural exposure, reminds DR..
Winkler. "We will not know the
answer until the scientific evalua-
tion report is issued sometime in
April 18th, but we want to be
ready"
There isn't much time between
the 18th day of April and the
usual beginning of a polio season.
For this reason all health authori-
ties are getting ready to start
their programs Immediately should
a favorable report be forthcoming.
If the report is favorable, the
National Foundation for Infan-
tile Paralysis is ready with the
vaccine. First and second grader
children have been selected be-
cause of high polio incident in their
age group, and their accessibility
through usual channels.
Assisting DR.. Winkler in the
local poliomyelitis vaccination pro-
gram are DR.. o. J. Korb, superin-
tendent of East Cleveland Public
Schools; Msgr. Thos. V. Shannon
of Christ the King School and
Msgr. Maurice Griffin of ST..
Philomena's School.
1t is anticipated approximately
1900 children would participate
here.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1955-03-24
Jordons Observe ID
Years In One Spot

One of the first store units to
open in the Forest Hills Shopping
Center at Euclid and Superior, The
Jordan's Shoppe at 1904 Euclid
ave., this week celebrates IA years
of service to this community.
Specializing in fine quality
women's wear, millinery, costume
jewelry and related accessories,
Jordan's Shoppe offers just about
everything milady needs or wants
at neighborhood prices. AS ges-
ture of gratitude to East Cleveland
ladies (and men who buy for
ladies) who have made this busi-
ness the successful one that it is,
you may purchase feminine needs
at big reductions from March 23rd
to April 9th.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1955-03-24
CALL NEWS
to
PO. 1873
Little League
K Registrations
Out To Parents

local diamonds. These include
LITTLE LEAGUE - eight
teams plus eight farm teams for
boys 1912 years of age. Players
must be ten years old before
August /, 1866, and must not at
tain the age of thirteen before
August 1st, 1866. Games will be
played at Shaw Field and Superior
Hill on Monday, Tuesday, Thurs
day and Friday at $50 p. m.
Minor League games will be
played at Shaw Field on week day
mornings and afternoons.
PONY LEAGUE - This League
has been increased from four to
six teams. 1t includes all boys
who do not attain the age of fif-
teen before August l, 1866. Games
will be played at Forest Hills.
Pattison Park and Shaw Field on
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
evenings. Postponed games will
be played under the lights at Shaw
field following the Little League
games.
JUNIOR LEAGUE - In this,
its first year of operation, the
League will be composed of four
teams. 1t will consists of boys
who did not attain the age of
seventeen before January l, 1866.
This League was originally to be
called the Colt League, but the
name was changed at a recent
meeting of the managing person
mel. Junior League registrants may
try out for American Legion or
other teams of higher classifica-
ton. However, these candidates
must declare themselves before the
date of the Junior League auction.
Games will be played at Forest
Hills and Pattison Park on Tues
day and Thursday evenings. Post
poned games will be played under
the lights at Shaw Field following
the Little League games.
Mr.. Wisecup points out that all
boys who were members Of Little
League and Pony League teams
last year and, who are still within
the age limit, will remain with
their 1854 teams. However, all
boys must fill out a new registra-
tion blank regardless of previous
League participation. Parents are
reminded to fill out and return
the deadline which has been set
for April ID.
At the last meeting of East
Cleveland Little Leagues, Inc,
which was held in the Commission
Chambers of the City Hall, Mr..
Wisecup reported on a Little
League baseball meeting which he
attended in Akron on Sunday,
March 13, 1866. A total of 225
Little League Representatives from
all over Ohio attended the inter-
esting meeting which lasted for
Continued on Page Two)
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1955-03-24
Palm Sunday - Holy Week
Susan Shaw And Rabbit Transit" In
World Premiere At Shaw High Friday

as Susie Shaw, Marion Franz as
Happy Rabbit, and the following
workmen Conductors and Motor
men: Linda Yannetta, Barbara
Kline, Mel Mel Hull, Sue Werther,
Linda Randall, Gretchen Terhune,
Elaine Nichols, Betty Reid, Carole
Cabot, Betsy Baldau, Marianne
De Ment, Barbara Seibert, and
Gail Howell.
Appearing in the Bunny Bal
let" will be Jackie Chicote, Lynda
Litwiler, Jean Malmstead, Janet
Randall, Carol Beck, Myra Alter,
Hazelann Zachau, Carol Goldie,
Jean Mangus, Jude Weldon, and
Carol Collise.
Novelty numbers will include
"All Aboard, Doris Eichler;
"Black-Red Boogie," by Judy Col
Iowa, and Earth Angel" a quar-
tet: Jim Baus, Tom Wachter, Al
Alexander and Fred Parch; "Feats
of Magic, by Garry DeWyer and
a solo Silently Into the Night" /"
by Richard Brazus.
Peaceful Valley Fish Fry"
scene from play: "Peace in the
Valley" solo, Jerry Sullivan;
guitar, Jackie Cipiti; and men,
bers of the cast, Carol Wolfram,
Carrie Feast, Rudy Sarich, Jean
Wolfram, Millie Plescia, Sandy
Barnes, Bob Fish, Ginny McWhir-
ter, Frieda Laubaugh, Seba Fer
Ito, Ken Hershfield, George Kill
bert, Leona Gregory, Dick
Doughty, Steve Renton, Judy
Knife, Carole Cabot, Jim Kitson,
and Jim Vogel.
Additional entertainment fea-
lures include: "Halleluja," Nancy
Collova; "Crazy Otto," Marion
cite; Ray White, Barbara Sibert,
and Ron Fem; "Two Purple
Shadows, Elaine Forkapa; Inc
Music Lesson" dialogue: Pupil,
Nancy Hodge; Teacher, Elaine
Hooper; 'Davey Crockett" Jackie
Cipiti, Judy Collova; Slaughter
on Tenth Avenue" Sandy Sane;
Zone More Rockin,", trio, Leslie
Farnsworth, Kathy Regal, and
Agnes Tartara.
Jim Rogers, Tom Scherr, Bob
Cipriani, and Dick West offer an
acrobatic exhibition while a tumb-
ling exhibition will be put on by
Lillian Barley, Barbara Barr,
Barbara Beercheck, Pat Condor,
Judy Dunn, Elaine Forkapa, Leona
Gregory, Marta Gunder, Mary
Margaret Hull, Barbara Kline,
Beverly Martin, Darlene Posey,
Nancy Raids, and June Kaufman.