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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-22
NEWS OF MUSIC
BY DAY THORPE

The thing to remember about
Menotti is that he can conceive
of and execute a show that is
almost unbeatable. His opera
1.-THE Unicorn, the Gorgon and
the Manticore. the world pre-
miere of which was heard yes
terday at the Library of Con-
gress, was inferior unsteady
speaking to the "Orfeo" of Mon
teverdi, inferior philosophically
speaking to THE Hunger Artist
of Kafka, and inferior in see
mario to the "Volpone" of JON
son. Yet. while it was similar
in one way or another to each
of these three masterpieces, it
was a tremendous original sue
cess, a musical drama which
in perfection and achievement
is comparable to few other con-
temporary works which one can
bring to mind. Menotti is a dra-
matte genius.
The opera, subtitled 1.-THE
Three Sundays of a Poet" is
written for chorus, ten dancers,
and nine instrumentalists. The
Illustrations of the artists, the
poet, are told by the chorus in a
pungent fable with characters
out of a medieval bestiary "a
book of fabulous monsters-and
the story is danced and enacted
by the mines on the stage. There
are musical interludes by the
orchestra, which. incidentally
only rarely accompanies the
singers. If, as one perceptive
auditor remarked, the poetry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-22

which Menotti has written for
this play is doggerel. it is dog
gerel of the highest order, fol-
poetry of any greater intrinsic
worth would be as out of place
as Shekespearean verses in a
Mozart-da Ponte show. II the
music is not conspicuously origi-
nal, neither is the very greatest
of all stage music, that of a
Mozardt opera; and if the plight
of the artist shows a certain un-
conscious resemblance to that
of Berlioz' artist in the Sym
phonie Fantastique." SO much
the better. The combination of
the abilities of Menotti the COM
poser, Menotti the dramatist,
and Menotti the poet. together
comprises a telling and COM
artistry which, taken
as a unity. surpasses the Stra-
whisky of "The Rake's Progress
or the Walton of "Troilus and
CreSSida."
1t is fortunate that Paul
Galloway could replace the orig
inally designated conductor,
Thomas Schippers, at the last
minute ] say this not in any
way to diSparage Mr.. Schippers.
whose work do not know. but
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-22
HOLL WOOD
By SHEILAH GRAHAM
But the Show Goes on

John Wayne's movie for How
ard Hughes and Dick Powell,
The Conqueror," wasn't praised
in all cities by the critics. But
the people are piling in to see
it all over the world. Wayne, by
the way, will have to miss the
party that friend and business
manager Bo Roos is tossing for
their buddy. Detroiter Ozzie Oh
son and his wife Jean, because
John is in Venezuela.
Director Henry King told me
that Robert Stack was set to
star in THE Sun Also Rises"
Henry did a rave for Roberts
Written on the Wind"-Bob
was wise when he said months
ago, Il won't sign for anything
until this picture is released.
Then know I'll get good offers"
y X
Grace Kelly and husband
Prince Rainier are in Philadel-
phia for a Today visit with
Grace's family. The mayor of
the city is giving a luncheon
Thursday for their very serene
looking highnesses, to be fol-
lowed the next day by the Phi
latelic Museums opening of the
Monacan exhibit. Monaco never
had it so good.
met British director Ronald
Neame the day before he took
of for Hong Kong for 1.-THE
Painted Veil" Are you taking
all your stars?" asked. Some, ;"
said he. Eleanor Parker, staying
behind, is glad to remain with
her children and husband PnIl
Clemens. And she'd rather not
do any flying" said Neame, whose
next is THE Last Train to Bag
dad"
Dick Widmark is of to New
York to scout locations on Gov
ernors Island and look for tai
ent for his Time Limit" picture
which Karl Maiden will direct.
Dick goes to London in Deem
Der to star in st. Joan" for
Otto Preminger. then flies back
Immediately to begin shooting
his independent production.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-22

HOLLYWOOD CNANA) Pro
Queer George Abbott has lost his
voice. and Carol Haney, one OF
his four stars in the movie YER
sion of "Pajama Came" has
been hospitalized following a COL
lapse. But Doris Day. Eddie Foy
jr., and John Raitt are fine and
I'VE start production November
l." whispered Mr.. Abbott. We
have a date for a dance and an
interview when he RECEIVERS.
Marisa Pavan left Jean Pierre
Aumont in Paris for "a hours to
set a movie deal in London
There's still as much film pro-
duction over there as here
incidentally. if you missed or
caught only part of Sir Laurence
Oliviers Richard the Third on
MIC television. aim to see it IN
the theater. Sir Larry is just
fabulous.
Nanette Fabray is taking ball
let lessons at David Lichine S
school in Beverly. Lichine was
famous tor his high leap IN
Spectre de la Rose" Susan
Hayward is talking to Jerry Valid
about starring in Down Pay
ment" which has the best wom-
ans role since Jane Wyman S
Johnny Belinda"
4
Marilyn Monroe. Anita Elk
berg. Joan Crawford, Arlene
Dahl and the other lady stars
to De presented to Queen Eliza
beth at the command perform
ance have been discreetly or
dered to keep the neckline over
the danger line. Last year there
were gasps over Diana DORIS re-
vealing gown. Arthur Loew,
jr.. will not insist on Joan Col
Inns giving up her acting career
after she marries him next year.
She's a good actress and has
bright future" says the scion of
one of the MGM founders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-22
Ed SULLIV AN
LITTLE OLD NEW YORK

it turned out the crew personnel
had nearly five hours IN which
to condition the plane passen-
gers for the ordeal of landing
in the ocean, show them
thoroughly how to attach their
life jackets. explain over and
anew the exact positions each
was to take at the emergency
exits. This in no wise detractS
from the brilliant performance
of the Pan American captain
and his crew members or the
immediate succor of the Coast
Guardsmen aboard the weather
ship. The description of all as
champions" was well deserved
and hard won.
But it is we'll to remember
that the limited dimensions OF
a plane are not the unlimited
dimensions of an ocean liner.
listing dangerously becauseI
thousands Of tons Of water are.
pouring INTO the stricken hulk.
And when an ocean liner is in
collision and listing, the first
things affected are the lifeboats.
fouled on their davits.
But to those of us, at home,
reading OF King Neptune send
ing an oceon liner into the
depths or reaching up to pluck
an airliner out of the skies. the
impact is enormous. In such a /
story. every reader can identity
himself with the trapped human
beings, because each Of us has
wondered many times how he
would face Death. Yet, from
every such tragedy or near
tragedy. We learn that in each
OF US is a God-given source Of
internal strength upon which
We can draw, The stories al
ways tell Of great human brav-
cry. Reading these sagas OF
heroism triumphing over panic
each Of us can tell himself that.
God willing. you and similarly
might honor ourselves when We
reach the point Of no return.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-22

Last week the Navy opened chapter aviation history
when giant Convar R3Y Tadewndset
aspac speed record for water based aircraft On its maiden round
fight Alameda California Keeh Lagoon Honolulu the new
Tadewnd firmly established the Navys standing belief in tubo-
prop jet ages flexible and efficient
On flight the Tradewnd the nearly $500 miles
span ga hours surprising the record for previous military
aircraft this
Powered by Allison power section tbopop engines driving
contraroang Aeropoducts Prope the awnd boasts nearly
$4,000 horsepower lift its SOon weight from the water in
80 seconds climb quickly cruising altitude and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-22
NEWS OF MUSIC
MenottiO Opera Premiere
Gets Ovation at Library

The fourth Program Of the Coolidge
Fee tival. At the Library of Congress,
A hamper orchestra OF members Of
the National symphony The Cham
Der Chorus Of WASHINGTON. A group OF
ten dancers under the direction OF John
Butler Costume designer, Robert
Fletcher Costumes by Helene Pons.
Conductor Pau Galloway. Program:
Two Little Symphonies, Milhaud Kam-
Inersymphonie fur Is Establishments,
the Gorgon nd the Manticore. an
opera BY Clan Carlo Menottt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-22

Allison Turbo-Prop- powered "7fadeWind"
opens new era in vital Pacific Fleet service

1000 miles nonstop speeds in of $50 miles per hour
What makes this astounding aerial feat possible the development OF
whole concept powered fhhe elimination of 10 years OF
research by Navy Conva and Allison 1t required the solving
one the complex engineering challenges aviation history
pecng gas turbine engine truly advanced design and mating
with six-bladed conrarotating propeller.
The R3Y1 Tradewind will refue in fight eight jet fghefo at
me-at speeds OF more than miles per hour Soon join the
vast Pacific Fleet R3Y will provide vital service to our fast
carrier task forces further extending the and striking power
OF the Navys mighty air
ALISON DIVISION OF GENERAL MOTORS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-22
Point of No Return

NEW YORK.-Terror of the
sea always has obsessed the
imagination of men. 1t is a
deep-bred fear. Death turks on
the surface of the oceans as the
Titanic learned when it was
ripped by an iceberg; death can
be yelled in typhoons, hurrI-
canes or even fogs. as the An
drea DORA learned. Herman
Melville's "Moby Dick" symbol
ICES the death that lies under
the bland or stormy surface CT
the iupersonal fathoms Fit
tingly, both the Atlantic ano
Pacific Oceans recently have
served as stages for the conflict
Of men and the sea. The testi-
mony developing from Doth of
these shocking experiences Is
doubly interesting because one
involved ships; the other in
volved a giant plane forced out
of its own element. the air. into
the ocean. when the plane had
been rendered helpless Attel
passing what airmen refel TO as
the point Of no return
$50
In the Andrea Doria Stock.
holm inquiry. 1t has been de-
yeloped that apathy Of seamen
and passengers reduced the lite
boat drills TO mockery. This is
nothing new and not peculiar
to the two steamship lines IN
yolyed. II you've ever travelled
on an ocean liner. you know that
perhaps go per cent Of passen-
gers never even show up for the
liteboat drill. Then, when ttag-
edy strikes at sea, most often it
occurs at night so passengers
who hardly know their way 70 a
hfeboat station in broad day
light assuredly can't find IL
when fear feeds on darkness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-22
Fine BuIunce Achieved
BY Gallery Orchestra
BY WENDELL MARGRAVE

National Gallery Orchestra. Richard
Bales. conductor; Ann Sehetn, pianist.
Mozart program: Divertimento No.
IA in BIB K. .210; SYMPHONY No. &c. in
c. X. 425 Ling; Piano Concerto No.
20 y, D minor, X. 466.
Richard Bales, in the current
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-22

Had the airline disaster in the
Pacific happened at night. as
did the Andrea Stockholm
crash. only fantastic luck could
have aseEted many deaths. AS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-22

Yesterday afternoon, the
Swedes Joined the international
parade which has been march,
ing through Constitution Hall
since the season began. So far,
Washington has been RECALLED by
Germans, Jugoslavs, and Irish
mot to mention the mad Dane,
Victor Borge), while within the
next few weeks some genuine
Danes and the AuStrians arrive
in town.
The Swedish National Chorus
(KFUM) is a beautifully disci-
plined group of mems voices
which is completely responsive
to the demands of its conductor,
Martin Lidstam. From its Con-
stitution Hall concert, however.
it would seem to have definite
StyliStic limitations.
No less than % numberlets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-22
Swedish Chorus Joins
international Parade
BY IRVING LOWENS

National Swedish Chorus (KFUM),
Martin Lldstain, conductor. Soloist:
Karl-Olaf JohanSson, tenor. Consti-
tuition Hall. Program: Dec dicamus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-22

gratias, Homilius- Ahlen: Sag mines
du psalmen, Merikanto: Langt bor-
tom fynnier vida. Dahlof- Svedlund:
Hor mar tempelsangen stiger. arr.
Blohn; Jesus. thy blood. M, Franck:
ken. Larson: Aftenstemning, Nielsen:
varregnet. Fernstrom: For vilsna fot-
ter 9. niger eraset. Soderlundh Isan-
maalle, Sibelius: Sung. Sung. Sod
Pain would change that note,
Vaughan Williams: Meeresstiile. Bee
thoVen; Serenade. Wideen: Loitsu,
Tornudd: Kvallen stundar. arr. Hahn:
Lirekassen.. Benton. Gladjens blom-
ster: BrolloDslck fran Ssrna. arr.
Koch: Gardebylaten. arr. Hahn:
SvefiReS FlaRga. AlfYen
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1956-12-20

would not be called upon again
until twelve o'clock, when a mid
night show would begin, but that
IN the interval any guest or guests
win tendency to song might
step up and show his or their
stuff. No less than dozen vol
unteerS at once went forward, but
Fred had the happy thought of
beginning with quartet, and so
all save the first four were asked
to wait The four laid their head
together, the band played the
vamp of Sweet Adeline." anc
they were off. II was not sucl
singing as one hears from the Har-
ward Glee Club or the Bach Choi
at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. bu'
1t was at least as good as the bar
berShop stuff that hillbillies nov
emit over the radio. The othe'
guests applauded politely, anC
the quartet, operating briskly UNI
der malt and hop power, pro-
ceeded to Don't You Hear Dem
Bells?" and Aunt Dinah's Quilt
ing Party Then the four singers
had a nose-to-nose palaver and
the first tenor proceeded some
what Shakilv to a conference with
Otto Strauss, the leader of the
orchestra
From where ! sat, at the back O
the hall, beside Fred, | could sec
Otto shake his head, but the teno
persisted in whatever he was say
ing, and after A moment Otto
shrugged resignedly and the
members of the quartet again
took their stances. Fred leaned
forward eagerly. curious to hear
what their next selection would
be. He found out at once. It was
Are You Ready for the Judgment
Day?'. the prime favorite of the
period in all the sailors bethels
hclpln9-up missions. Salvation
Army bum traps, and other such
Joints along the waterfront. Fred
horror and amazement and sense
of insult were SO vast that he was
completely speeches., and all
heard out of him while the sing
ing went on was series of Sc
pulchral groans. The man was
plainly suffering cruelty, but what
could | do? What, indeed, could
anyone do? For the quartet had
barely got halfway through the
first StanZa of the composition be-
fore the whole audience Joined in.
And it Joined in with even hear
tier enthusiasm when the boys on
the stage proceeded to Showers
If Blessings" the No. 2 favorite
NJ al seasoned mission stiffs, and
hen to Throw Out the Lifeline"
and then to Where Shall We
Spend Eternity" and then to
Wash Me. and l Shall Be Whittier
Than Snow"
Halfway along in this orgy OF
nymnody, the police lieutenarf
took Fred Nv the arm and led hir
out into the cold, singing, corpse
reviVin9 air of Baltimore win
ter night The buns, at this stage
we're beating time on the tables
with their beer glasses and tear
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1956-12-20

were trickling down their noses.
Otto and his band knew none of
the HYMNS, so their accompani-
ment became s k e t c h Ell and
sketchier and presently they shut
down altogether By this time the
members of the quartet began to
De Winded, and soon there was a
halt. Ip the ensuing silence there
arose a quavering, booty, sclerctlc
voice from the floor. Friends, Il
1egan, Il just want to tell you
What these good people have dons
FOR mellow their prayers have
aved a sinner who seemed past
IL redemption Friends, ! had q
good mother, and | was brought
Up under the influence of the
Word. But in my young manhoo,
ny sainted mother was called tc
leaven, my poor father took tc
UNI and opium, and | was leo
~ IllC QCNIl lIIIO liIC ildIiQS "
wicked men = yes, and Wickec
women, too Oh, what a shameful
tory have to tell It Woule
hook YOU to hear it, even if !
old YOU only half of it. l let my
elf be -
/ waited for no more. but slunl
nto the night. Fred and the polio
lieutenant had both vanished, anC
didn't see Fred again for a week
But the next day | encountered
the lieutenant on the street, anC
ne hailed me sadly. Well" he
said, what could you expect from
them buns? 1t was the force o.
habit, that's what it was. The,
have been eating mission hand
outs so long they can't nelp- ii
Whenever they smell coffee, the1
)egin to confess. Think of all tina
rood food wasted! And all the
beer. And all them cigars!"
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and there began what Fred de-
scribed as a Bierabend, that is, a
beer evening. Extra pitchers were
put on every table, more cigars
were handed about, and the wait
ers spread substantial lunch of
rye bread, rat-trap cheese, ham,
bologna, potato salad, liver pud-
ding, and Blutwurst. Fred an
nounced from the stage that the
performers needed a rest and
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1956-12-20
What's New?

Big Thrill for movie snar
;hCoter would be a precision cam
IRA that's easy to operate. It's tn
irst to have a flash holder style
S part of the camera. Instruc
ions for taking 35 nm. colo
lides and black and white pic
ures are printed on the Gamer
Jody.-ToWn Journal.
There's low price tag on a ,le,'
navigator compass-to use on eli
her boats or cars. Compass /
iquid-filled for steady reading.
rough water, and it has a push
'utton light, so it can be read 81
light.-Town Journal.
Now you can convert an old be-
0 a lower. Space-SaVing Holly
Vood-style bed in lust half hou
even though your headboard i.
lot the same wiGth as the bee
rame. Pre-drilled 'adapter brack
ts' are first bolted to bed frame
hen screwed to the metal head
oard.-Town Journal.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1956-12-20
Christmas Story

pleasant mood. Larry and his as
socrates were pretty well tagged
out by now, for the sort of acting
demanded by the burlesque pro-
fesslon is very fatiguing, but you'd
never have guessed it by watching
them work.
AT ten the show stopped again,
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1956-05-25
Ottawa Bowfnen
Have 3rd Shoot

A 28-target field shoot Sunday
marked the third shoot of Ottawa
Bowmen at the archery range and
winner was Willie Burns, Ohio
State champion, with score of
335.
Other winners were: Mems EX-
pert A, Robert NehIs 304. Expert
B, Walter Smith 267, Marvin Nef-
son $50, Mel Cooley, 213. Bowmen:
Bill Morrison, 231; Frank McCann
1879; Dan Rider 1875. Archer, Nor
man Yost 1879, Russ Shinevar 1913,
Bob Johnson 159, E. J. Rupert 138
Novice: Herb Paden 81, Lee Warn
ke 68, James Mcdonald Sc, Jack
Tucker 56. Juniors, Raymond Bry-
an 95, Terry Meyers 80, Bobby
Johnson IA. Free style men; bow
man, George Walters 222, Harold
Cooley 1874. Archer, Charlie Kurtz
200, Hank Ehrman 139.
Women: Bowmen, Betty Burns
1877, bowman; archers, jeanette
Cooley 127, Mary Nelson 116, vi
Nehls, 112, Alice Rider 83. Novice:
Myra Disher ia, Lucille Leese 38
Free style: archer, Melba Ehrman
113.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1956-05-25
Cedar Point
Opens MAY 80

Cedar Point will open its 1856
season Memorial Day. Wednesday,
May 30, when facilities of the fa-
nous beach, the amusement Sec
ton, picnic grounds, lagoons, play
ing fields, ferry boats and speed
boats will become available. The
same attractions will be open Sat-
urday and Sunday, June 2 and 3
and then, starting Saturday, June
9, will be open daily through La
Dor Day, September 3. Hotel Break
ers will open its season Saturday,
June 16.
Top dance bands booked to date
include the Fabulous Dorseys,
Sauter-Finegan, The Commanders,
Tommy Tucker, Claude Thornhill,
Ina Rae Hutton, and Ralph Fay,
young MGM recording star who
will feature Mary Osborne of CHS
radio morning show. Outdoor free
vaudeville shows will be given
twice daily. A mammonth display
of free fireworks on the beach
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1956-05-25
Porters 4th In Dist.
Track Meet; Send 7
Bows To State Contest

Coach Joe Lukac's strong track
squad will place boys in the State
Track meet this Saturday as re-
suit of their fine performances in
the District Meet held at Mansfield
last Saturday.
Marion Harding took the district
championship trophy with a total
of 81 Us points while Mansfield
was runnerup with 81 in the IS
team affair.
Sandusky barely nosed Port Clin-
ton out for 3rd place as they piled
up 241a to the Redskins % points.
Shelby had II, Ashland 10, Bel
levue 9ha, Bucyrus Az ,Tiffin Co.
lumbian4, Vermillion 1/5 and Will
lard Us.
VaIinoffi Wins
Tony Valinotti won the shot put
with a heave of 49, 10'' and came
in second in the 440.
Jake Perry ran great race in
the 440 to finish 4th.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1956-05-25
cod BOWLERS
Get AWARDS

Members of the Erie Ordnance
Depot Mixed Bowling League got
together Friday night for their an
nual banquet at the Jai Lai in
Gypsum. For some of the members
it will be the last time as by fall
there will be several who will have
left Erie.
Mrs. Roy Cooley, Catawba Cliffs,
president of the league, presided,
and Thomas Nichols, Port Clinton,
secretary-treasurer, presented the
prizes. Mrs. Marguerite Zimbeck,
Oak Harbor, and Mrs. Nancy Me-
nier, Port Clinton, were in charge
of the clever decorations and fa-
vors. The favors were in bowling
pin for each member with their
name and high game inscribed on
the pin. These will be an annual
favor with the hopes that eventual
ly members will have a full set of
ten pins.
In addition to cash prizes award
ed each team, arm patches were
presented to the men and women
of the winning team, the High Five.
They were Mr.. and Mrs. l.. E. Val
lance, of the post, Vera Coulter,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Nichols,
Port Clinton.
Individual prize money was pre-
sented to the High Five team for
high three game of 3017, second
place went to the K-P's team. Vera
Coulter won high individual three
game series with handicap with a
708 and second place was won by
Bernard Dorr, Lakeside, with 687
including handicap.
High single game was held by
Inventory team with 1884, second
place were the Army Engineers
with 1858. High individual game
with handicap was won by Joy
Kagamaster with 266, second place
by Edward Flick with 259.
A new award, an Achievement
Award, was presented for the first
time this year and won by Asa
CorWin, Port Clinton, for making
the best Improvement during the
season.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1956-05-25

John Valance scored for the
Porters, getting a fifth in the dis
Gus with 1885, u.
Archie Tunnel, despite an injur-
ed leg, garnered another 5th for
P C in the High Hurdles. Tunnel,
Sophomore was in 3rd place
when the boy in the next lane hit
a hurdle which dropped on tae
heel of Archie, throwing him off
stride and possibly preventing him
from placing for the State meet.
Port Clinton picked up another
point as Charlie Meek took a 5th
in the Mile Run.
The Redskin $50 yard relay team
ran a fine race and finished 3rd.
Delbert Jones, Tim Mulligan, Dan
Ice, and Larry Hofacker carried the
red and white for P C in this one
as they clipped it off in 1861.
Jake Perry, Tim Mulligan, Bruce
Carter and Tony Valinotti compris-
ed the Mile Relay team which came
in second with fine time of 334.4.
The following seven boys will
represent Port Clinton in the State
meet at Columbus this Saturday
Tony Valinotti, Jake Perry, Bruce
Carter, Tim Mulligan, Larry Hof-
acker, Delbert Jones, and Don Ice