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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-24

ehestra. conducted BY Johnny
Richards. Richards also did
the fine arrangements Of the
four tunes: Roses of Picardy,"
Silhouette" Can You Re-
cal" 20 Solow." Reverse side
: features Dizzy and swing band
doing four originals by Die and
Buster Harding, with the lat
ter doing the brilliant arrang.
ing; the band really rocks!
Morgan MGN-1023.)
Billy May-Topside features
Jack Leonard. famous singer
with Tommy Dorsey In the late
thirties. The tender ballad
"Just Between Friends" show
cases Jacks faultless phras-
ing and a voice that's q bit
deeper than In his earlier
years: it's wonderful to have
him back on discs! Coupling is
a delightful version of what
ever Lola Wants." from the
Damn Yankee" musical, sung
by The Mayds. Capitol F3l04.)
Sammy Davis, jr.- Singer
has two solid sides. as he does
Something's Gotta Give"
from TC-Fs Daddy Long
Legs" and the title tune of
MGM's Love Me or Leave
Me-" Oecca 9-29484)
Ginny Gibson - Ginny has
two excellent sides in what
ever Lola Wants" and "If ANY,
thing Should Happen to You"
(MGM K1196D
Wilder Brothers - Vocal
group have q catchy disc in
Crazy Doll" and ''L'Amour,
Toujours, L'Amour." cX"
4X-0119)
Danny Costello - Good
Were Not Children Anymore"
and MY Own" (MGM X
1889
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-24
TURNTABLE TALK
BY JAMES G. DEANE

The late Artur Schnabel was
o little man physically. one
whose legs seemed just barely
to reach to the piano pedals
I like to recall, In this con-
nection, his story about how,
on the first Of his two con-
certifying visits here. he found
himself at the great disad-
vantage Of being on a stool
with casters on its legs and
could hardly keep himself at
the keyboard. Later - after
having the offending wheels
removable broke. a personal
rule against encores and
played an extra sonata to
make what he considered
necessary amends-primarily
to Beethoven.
Despite his diminutive stat
ure. Schnabel was universally
acknowledged one Of the key
board giants Of his time.
Particularly was this the
case with Beethoven, with
whose 80 sonatas he prac-
tically lived for years. He pre-
pared q published edition Of
them, played all Of them In
historic series in London and
New York, and was picked to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-24
OPS IN POPS
Acclaim for Harry Akst
40 Years in Arriving

tribute. It was this incident
that marked the beginning Of
their present successful asso-
citation.
Some of the famous numbers
Harry Akst has written are
'Dinah." Baby Face" "An
My Love-" Guilty" 1.-THE Egg
and l." and the torcher, cam I
Blue"
PREVIEWS AND REVIEWS
Lawrence Welk cut four
sides for Coral this past week.
>. Clef issuing three more
LIPS by Oscar Peterson. !.
RCA Victor signed singer Terri
Stevens. ;. Starlite Records
added singers Lucy Ann Polk
and Carl Coccomo and from
bonist Dick Noel to their art
lists roster. Decca prepar-
ing a new Peggy Lee album.
:. Acquaviva waxed four in
strumentals for MGM. ;. Co
lumbia had singer Barbara
Ruick etch initial sides. /.
Epic signed band leader Neal
Hefti to q f1ve-year contract.
Capitol to issue album by
French singer Line Renaud.
:. Gary Crosby and The Paris
Sisters sliced four sides for
Decca.
JUST RELEASED
Anna Maria Alberghetti--
Fabulous 19-year-old colora-
tura soprano has an outstand-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-24

To any Schnabel admirer,
these remarks will seem su-
perf1uous. It Is desirable to
make them, however, because
some in this age of intensi-
flying anxiety over sound for
sounds sake, may wonder why
RCA Victor has chosen to
assemble five approximately
20-year-old Schnabel 78-r.p.m.
performances Of the Beetho-
ven concertos, transfer them
to long-playing discs, put the
five discs in a box and offer
them for sale in an already
saturated market.
Hearing Provides Answer
The answer is better come
by through hearing than tell
ing. Schnabel's playing had a
particular personality.
It possessed, when appropri-
ate, a volatility. a propulsive-
ness, verve quite unmatched.
BY contrast, when ebullience
or dramatic vigor were not
called for. it could also be-
come gentle and tender.
Always, however, the music
moved, note to note and phrase
to phrase. Schnabel was a
special master of musical
phraseology Can art in which,
in another realm, Toscanini
also excels). No other rendi-
tions of the Beethoven con-
certos in my experience have
so picked the listener up and
carried him along.
Schnabel made one record
ing of the first concerto, two
each of the second and third,
and three each of the last two.
RCA consulted his widow
about the selections for the
new set. Those chosen all were
recorded between 1892 and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-24

1885 with either the London
Philharmonic or London Sym
phony. and In all instances
with Sir Malcolm Sargent as
the conductor.
They are not. Of course,
modern in sound, as q COM
parison with any Of various
recent versions win quickly
prove. Recorded piano sound
hasn't advanced nearly as
much in two decades as you
might suppose, however, and
the orchestral end Is surpris-
ingly adequate. A much bet
ter transfer has been made
than on the Schnabel issue Of
the Mozart C minor and D
minor concertos, considering
the differing vintages. The
Sargent baton also shows itself
to have been a highly sympa-
thetic one to the Schnabel
purpose.
Solo 'Eroica' Variations
On the back of the first
concerto RCA has revived the
1888 sonata society recording
Of the solo "Eroica" variations.
To those who are not familiar
with the famous symphonic
theme in this form, these
should prove a welcome divi-
dend. Qn the rs rpm. society
set they were accompanied by
the Bagatelles. which we may
hope Victor in due course will
also revive)
Several Sundays ago I had
occasion to recommend the two
most recent reissues in the
Schnabel sonata series, which
Victor also is gradually bring
ing to ong-playing discs. In
their way, these are both more
and less enterprising than the
concerto release-more in that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-24

ing i2-inch LIP. Containing II
selections. the collection ranges
from classical to pops. with
such highlights as "Giannina
Mia. Theme and Variations,
''Musetta's Waltz" 1.-The Song
From Desiree'," 'Estreliita,"
and Sleep, My Baby" Her
voice is both delightful and
thrilling; don't miss this LIP.
mercury MG-20056.)
Les Paul and Mary Ford
Single has Mary singing Gen
uine Love" and mo Letter To-
day." Terrific 12-inch LIP fea-
lures both vocals and instru-
mentals on IA numbers, all
newly released. High spots Of
the set are "Just One of Those
Things" Baby, Won't You
Please Come Home" Lies"
Some of These Days." "Tico
Tico," "On the Sunny Side of
the Street." and "In Nueva
Luredo." Capitol F3108 and
W-577.)
Kay Armen-Kay's lovely
voice captures the melodic
charm of bella Note" and La
La Lu," both from Disney's
Lady and the Tramp" (MGM
K11967.)
The Mil Comb0-New in
strumental trio display inven-
tiveneSs and stimulation, as
they tastefully do a dozen
tunes on their first 12-inch
LIP. Includes such items as
"Pick Yourself Up" There's
a Small Hotel" soft Touch"
"Yardbird Suite" Where or
When" 81 Get a Kick Out of
You." and 1.-THE Man I Love-"
Capitol T-579)
Dizzy Gillespie - Excellent
12-inch LIP, with one side de-
voted to Dizzy and a string or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-24

the sonatas potentially are less
saleable. less in that they show
to smaller degree the corro-
sion Of time.
It is worth mentioning the
sonatas again, and taking note
Of future issues Of them. RCA
would also be well advised to
dig further in its Schnabel ar
chives. including the sections
labeled Brahms, Schubert and
Mozart. 1t may not make much
money. but it makes sense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-24
TOPS IN POPS
BY BOB WILLIAMS

Composer Harry Akst has
waited more than forty years
to achieve fuIl-scale public
recognition, and it finally came
during his two weeks at the
London Palladium. when he
was appearing as Eddie Fish
er's accompanist. Before going
into q selection Of some Of
Harry's outstanding hits, Ed
die threw the spotlight on the
composers distinguished career
and his long association with
the late AL Jolson.
In Fishers introduction of
Akst as the man who COM
posed and played for Jolson,
and in whose arms Jolson died,
Fisher recalled their first meet
ing in New York when he
asked to introduce a new song
written by Akst as a Jolson
Evening star., 1955-06-19

owners have completed some
small projects with good re-
suits. The District Is In the
process Of getting . new hous-
ing code. howeve., and Is pre-
pairing to apply for FHA sane
ton to q large conservation
program. (The projects in
Southeast Washington are
something else again. There
everything win be torn down
and rebuilt from the ground
up under another government
sponsored program.)
How do the renters like the
NAREB program where 1t has
operated? NAREB says they
like 1t, as evidenced by two
things. The renters in the
old slums continue to live in
the area after the upgrading
has been completed. Rents
are always somewhat higher.
rejecting the increased value
Of the homes, but old tenants
seem willing and able to pay
the price for decent housing,
NAREB says. The national
median rent Of $41.71 q month
would be changed little by the
program, NAREB adds.
The second indication that
renters are satisfied Is the fact
that renovated neighborhoods
are kept in good shape by the
residents. are improved, in
fact. by decorating and plant
ing done on the tenants own
initiative.
Alternatives
What are the alternatives
to the NAREB program?
Public housing is one, of
course. But it has had rough
shedding in Congress and has
never really amounted to
much. 1t is probable that
most Congressman would pre-
fer to have private enterprise
Evening star., 1955-06-19
NEARBY VOTES

Votes Of nearby Maryland
and Virginia area legislators
on major roll calls in Congress
last week.
Senote
On approving the Austrian
state treaty. Ratified, 63-3.
Butler R.. Md.J; BYRD o., Vs}:
Robertson 3D. vao.
House
On adopting the joint House.
Senate conference report on
the reciprocal trade bill. ex-
tending the Presidents au-
thority to enter into trade
agreements. Adopted, 347-54.
For: Broyhnl r., va.). Harrison
Cp. vaJ. Smith ID, .va,), Hyde (R..
Md, Landlord 3D., Md.
On adopting a resolution
authorizing the House Bank
ing Committee to investigate
trading in Federal Govern
ment securities. Rejected,
1924.
For: Lankford.
AEainst: Broyhiil Harrison, Smith.
HYDE.
Compiled by Confessional QUARTERLY
Evening star., 1955-06-19
Argentine Split Has Ancient Precedent

the church remains strong and
enjoys official government sup
port. In the more advanced
republics Of Chile, Brazil and
Uruguay 1t has long been rele-
gated to an inferior position.
This struggle seems simply
an inevitable clash between
the Argentine Church, ever
seeking to extend its power
and uphold It's rights. and the
Argentine dictator, who de-
mands complete submission to
his personal rule. For o time
each used the other to mutual
advantage. But, as in the
days of Rosas. increasing bold
ness on the part of the clergy
has brought retaliation by the
totalitarian political regime.
There has been some specu-
lation that Peron, although
moving with caution. is in
danger Of pushing the Church
too far and provoking a
genuinely popular desire for
the Catholic party he fears.
On the other hand. the Ar
gentine dictator still appears
to hold the whip hand in the
nation. Moreover, some Of his
anti-clerical measures have
considerable popular appeal.
Abolition Of religious educa-
ton In public schools, for ex-
ample, is just a return to
earlier national policy. The
separation Of Church and
State is a step already taken
in the majority of Latin Amer
lean countries and one which
many Argentines have long
predicted. Under such cir
cumstances, Peron may well
succeed in following the Rosas
pattern and subjecting the
Church to another round Of
tyranny.
Evening star., 1955-06-19
Realtors Have q Plan
For Better Housing

the neighborhood new life,
character and INABILITY.
The financing of repairs
would be made easier through
a new Federal Housing Admin
istration program OF guaran-
tees for long-term loans and
through bank loans, which
would be easier to get when q
whole neighborhood is re-
building. City improvements
would be financed by assess
ments on neighborhood prop
erty owners, payable over q
long period.
Charlotte Plon
Neighborhood conservation,
also called by NAREB the
Build America Better" pro-
gram, has been tried In several
cities. In Charlotte. N. c., for
instance. almost a third of the
city's homes have been af-
fected by the program. Ninety
per cent Of those homes were
rehabilitated, the rest torn
down. Observers in Charlotte
say property owners complied
generally with the law and
worked a great improvement
in the city.
Baltimore was one of the
pioneers in neighborhood con-
servation. Many scores of city
blocks have been cleaned UP,
but the task there is so vast
that Baltimore still has a long
way to 60.
A large program has not
been tried in Washington, al
though individual property
Evening star., 1955-06-19

however, demanded unquali-
fed submission to his personal
power. When clergymen failed
to yield to him, they found
themselves victims of ruthless
persecution. Thus the church,
which in the beginning allied
itself with the Rosas regime
and upheld his dictatorship.
was in the end hopelessly sub
jected to his tyranny.
Peron- Church AIIionce
Peron also came to power
with the church's blessing, and
for some eight years after his
election to the presidency he
got along we'll with the clergy.
Indeed, as in the case of
Rosas, the church has been
considered one of the pillars of
Peron's governments kind of
third arm alongside those of
labor and the army. Until re-
Gently the church received
numerous fayors in return for
its support.
However, the passing of time
has brought increasing general
opposition to Peron's regime.
The strong man in turn has
appeared to grow more fear
full Of his opponents. This has
led to greatly increased use of
terroriStic methods and the
persecution of citizens in
various walks of life who dare
question Peronista policies.
The Catholic clergy are no ex-
ception.
Amid mounting labor un-
rest, Peron showed concern
over clerical influence among
the working classes. He was
particularly worried by the
threat of q Catholic labor or
ganization which might fur
nish real opposition to his
Evening star., 1955-06-19

government = controlled Cen
eral Confederation Of Labor.
Church influence in profess
sional and student groups was
also disturbing. Even more
alarming was the prospect of
a Catholic political party
which might become an ef-
fective sounding board Of the
growing opposition.
Last October the admins
tration launched the current
fight which has resulted in
withdrawal of government
financial support from paro-
chial schools and other de-
nominational institutions, po-
lice bans on numerous Cath
olic gatherings and arrest Of
dozens of priests on vague
charges Of "disrespect." The
Peron-controlled Congress has
further harassed the church by
legalizing divorce and prosti-
tuition, curbing outdoor reli-
gious professions, and abol-
ishing religious instruction in
public schools.
Prosecutions CIimox
Last month Peronista perse-
cution reached a climax with
congressional approval and
presidential signature of a
measure setting in motion the
process of amending the con-.
stitution. Its purpose is to
disestablish the church, abol-
ish all government financial
support and legalize taxation
of church property. 1t is in
tended to end Catholicism's
favored position as the state
religion in Argentina.
The Peron-church feud ap-
pears to be purely local in ma
ture with no international i'm
plications. Although in neigh
boring Paraguay and Bolivia
Evening star., 1955-06-19

do the job anyhow II private
enterprise is willing.
Another alternative is the
slum clearance or rehabilita-
ton program such as the Cnes
planned for Southeast WASH
ington. Complete demolition
and rebuilding Is tremendously
expensive, however, so those
techniques seem usable only
in special cases.
It seems likely the realtors
will get a chance to show what
they can do to build America
better.
Evening star., 1955-06-19
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

During recent months Ar
gentina has witnessed the
repetition Of q church-state
struggle that beset the nation
over q century ago. Although
the cast Of characters has
changed. the drama is remark
ably similar. Even the prin-
cipal figure Of the goth century
performance, Juan Domingo
Peron. bears striking resem-
blance In his political meth
DDS to Juan Manuel Rosas,
who played the leading role in
the 18th century episode.
The Roman Catholic Church,
which claims to embrace more
than 90 per cent of the Argen-
tine people, has undergone
many struggles for power in
this and other Latin American
Republics since Colonial
times. The general trend has
been toward separation of
church and state and the
weakening Of ecclesiastical
influence. In Argentina, how
ever. the church has remained
relatively strong. This is one
Of the few Latin American
countries which has preserved
q close church-State tie.
This tie Peron now seems
determined to break.
In 1885, after serving a pre-
vious term as its governor,
Rosas became dictator of
Buenos Aires Province. Until
his downfall in 1852, he ruled
with an iron hand and,
through domination of the Ar
gentine Confederation, con-
trolled most of present-day
Argentina. A strong arm of his
support was the church, which
he wooed by promoting cleri-
cal interests for q time. Rosas,
Evening star., 1955-06-19

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ing. Our staff Of professionals sius yos rot
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Evening star., 1955-06-19

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Evening star., 1955-06-19

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. includes Delivery 70 Your Home u
. Five-Yeor Worronty on Compressor
. one-Year Guorontee on Ports
. Brand-New 1855 Models In Foetory
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Internally Mounted T'heymostat
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Evening star., 1955-07-05
$58 900 Cedar Brook Pool
Opens to Capacity Crowds

in the Parkwood, Chevy Chase
View and West Kensington
areas. They subscribed the $751;
900 cost Of the pool. after q
three-year campaign Of prepar-
alton.
Donald Stroetzel. former
president Of the pool associa-
ton, was one of the leaders In
the Community Pool Council,
which fought, for liberalized
zoning regulations to permit
community pools. John Blake
Murphy, architect who designed
the pool. is the present head oil
the ASSOCIATION.
The Cedar Brook pool won
zoning clearance under old regu-
lations which gave the County
Council Jurisdiction. The coun-
Gil last November returned au-
thority over pool permits to the
Board Of Appeals.
Evening star., 1955-07-05
|Quontico EmpIoye
Found Dead in Car

PRINCETON, w. Va. July S
(P.-Robert L. Carroll. 20. Grim.
inal Investigator for the Marine
Corps at Quantico. Va. was
found dead in his car yesterday
near the city limits.
Patrolman Douglas Peters said
Mr.. Carroll died of carbon
monoxide poisoning.
The body was found by r. B
Hogan while delivering news.
papers. Mr.. Hogan said there
was a length of garden hose
running from the exhaust pipe
to the rear window.
Mr. Carroll came here Sunday
ito visit his mother-in-law, Mrs
tThelma Walker. He is the sor
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Carroll
of Baker, Fla. His wife lives
lin Baltimore, Md.
Evening star., 1955-07-05
Ribbon Fetes
|OutIoys Listed
by LeViness

BALTIMORE. July S (P.--
Charles T. lie viness. director Of
public relations for the State
Roads Commission, estimated
yesterday he had received 1900
in expense money for staging
ceremonies during 1S months.
He stated there were Is such
ceremonies in connection with
breaking ground or cutting rib
bons, so his reimbursements av-
Ieraged SIP.
Sometimes the contractor on
the project picks up the check
for these affairs and sometimes
he does not" MFR. lie Viness said
It was the first statement by
Mr.. LIE Viness since publicity oi
his expenses by the Baltimore
Evening Sun brought a comment
Of ridiculous" from Gov. Nc
Keldin and promise of an irves-
tigation by the State Roads
Commission chairman.
Expense entries Of Mr.. lie
Viness showed some for .recep-
tions for the Governor.
THAT is 100 per cent incor-
rect" declared Gov. McKeldin.
IF he's given expensive recep-
tions. he hasn't given them for
me-"
Mr.. lie Viness said he expects
to discuss the matter with Rus
sell H. Mccain. roads chairman
today. Mr.. lie Viness, added that
every expense statement SUBJ
mitted by me is personally ex-
amined and approved in writing
by Mr.. Mccain and his controller
Carl Wannen, controller fol
the roads commission, said Le-
Viness was paid expenses from
the specific contract on the prof.
ect. They were over and above
the $25,091 budget for the pub.
lie relations office,
Evening star., 1955-07-05
Robert F. Davis Heads
Foirfox School Boord

Robert =. Davis. Washington
patent attorney, today was
elected chairman Of the Fairfax
County School Board.
Elected vice chairman Ia the
boards first meeting Of the iiscal
year was Floyd J. Kirbey. a Gov
ernment employe.
Mr.. Davis was appointed to the
board January /, 1852, and has
been one Of the leading propo-
nents school bond issues to meet
the need for more classrooms to
handle the eounty's growing
school population.
Mr.. Davis lives at GAIT Brad
dock road. The new chairman
succeeds Richard e. Stands.
Mr.. Kirby lives in Dranesville
District near Chesterbrook.
Evening star., 1955-07-05
La Pluto Mon Killed
Crossing Route 30l

A 4o-year-old La Plata tMd3
man was killed early today when
he was struck by a car while
crossing Route 3ol near La Plata
William Bowman. colored. died
of head and chest injuries anc
was pronounced dead at the
scene of the accident by DR.. Ed
ward ]. Edelen. Charles County
medical examiner, Maryland
State police reported. The victim
was struck. police said. by a cai
driven by Marine Sergt. Ray
mond P. Godaire. %.
Evening star., 1955-07-05

Capacity crowds have marked
the opening Of the new Ceda,
Brook community swimming pool
at Cedar Lane and Summit ave-
nue. near Kensington. Md.
The pool opened Sunday. with
the fanfare of ceremonies over
whelmed by the eagerness o1
pool members to get in the
swim.
Located on q three-acre tract
the pool Is 81 feet long. with the
width varying FIRM 35 to SIS feet
1t boasts two diving boards Ir
addition, there's a wading poo
for pre-school children.
Over the week end, 100 volun.
teers put the finishing touche.
on the project. painting tn,
bathhouse and erecting tempo.
rary fencing.
The $50 pool members liv,