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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-02-20

evidence Of a keen musical In
telligence and great talent
The weakest of the trilogy
was the opening orchestral in.
termezzo, which showed some
slight evidence of a facile, movie.
centered technique. but the two
vocal elegies, expressively sung
by Sergt. Robert Kerns, were
solidly eloquent.
The other world premiere
Radie Britain's "Saturnale'
proved to be a horse of a differ
ent color. Miss Britain appar-
emily thinks of Saturnalia as
occurring south of the border: al
any rate, one listener tagged it
with degree of justice, as a
Mexican tutti-frutti."
Before the intermiSsion, 9
pleasant and well-made orches-
trail suite mislabeled a Concerto
Crosse" by the Argentiniar
composer Juan Jose Castro was
offered, as we'll as a rather
turgid Symphonic Suite" by
Max Seeboth. which was hearc
for the first time in the United
States.
The AT Symphony Orchestra
conducted during the first hall
lof the program by Capt. Yesu.
laitis an during the second hall
by Col. Howard) sounded likt
the ensemble of professionals
which it is.
Composers Seeboth. de Gas
tyne and Britain were in thu
audience to hear their work per
formed.
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prise has moved forward on a
broad 'front.'" He added:
THE detailed record is, we be-
lieve, an impressive account of
the world leadership to which
our scientists. engineers and
American industry have jointly
contributed :"
New Legislation Asked
This did not sit well with Sen
ator Gore. who asserted that
further legislation is necessary
lest this country fall further be-
hind than we already are"
Mr.. Strauss quickly interposed
that we could not be falling fur
ther behind, inasmuch as we are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-02-20
NEWS OF MUSIC
Brahms Concerto Mars
Symphony Concert

Ibellished with some of the most
|piauant orchestral touches of
the Russian master.
No report on Mr.. Menuhin's
muSicianship is necessary. but
Mr.. Rose is not so frequent a Wis
itor. He is an excellent cellist,
with a big and pure tone and
clean. articulate phrasing.
Also on last nights program
was dance Rhythms." a simple,
infectious and craftsmanlike
piece commissioned by the Gin
Icinnati Symphony two years ago
to mark the 10th birthday of
Wallingford Riegger, the COM
poser. Mr.. Riegger himself was
present in Constitution Hall To
respond to the prolonged APP
lplause of the audience. Interest
lit is safe to say, was equally
divided in delight in the music
and in admiration for the spry
lloose-knit and winning 72-year-
old composer, who appeared from
a stage box to bow on the
podium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-02-20

fed" in reactor technology" he
said in prepared statement.
In effect, he said. this "elimi-
mates the majority of technical
men in universities and in in
dustries from effectively partici-
Ipating in the idea or explora-
tory stage Of reactor develop
Iment."
Dan A. Kimball. president OF
the Aerojet General Corp. and
a former Secretary of the Navy
was slated to be another witness
today.
Strauss Gore at Odds
Yesterday Acc Chairman Lew.
is L. Strauss and Senator Gore
Democrat of Tennessee, TRADED
piercing verbal jabs under the
cover of icy smiles for more thar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-02-20

line and the ornaments meticu-
lous, yet the proper degree OF
warmth was consistently present
The richer texture of Brahms
even in the three lyric Inter-
mezzi, and the brilliance Of
Chopin are not SO much in Mr.
Bernstein's department, how
ever. These were accorded &
rather pedestrian treatment
devoid of color and dynamic
power.
Memory slips and technical in.
accuracieS betoken a rigorous
teaching schedule with littlt
time to practice. but it was un,
fortunate that the concert. ever
an otherwise perfect Mozart, wa!
Imarred by these gremlins.
The audience was appreciativl
and welcomed fluffy little MOI
lkowski encore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-02-20
NEWS OF MUSIC
By DAY THORPE

National symphony Orchestra, How
ard Mitchell. conductor, Soloists:
Yehudi Menuhin. violin: Leonard Rose,
cello In. Constitution Hall Prosrsm;
Magic Flute overture, Mozart. Con-
certo in D. x 21s,, Mozart Dance
Rhythms. Wallingford Riegger; Varia-
tions on Rocco Theme. for cello
e o0 i5 minor opus 0 io
Brahms.
Brahms intended to write a
series, or at least a pair, of con-
certos for two instruments but
the lack of interest engendered
by his first for violin and cello
made him abandon the project.
why should l write a second.
when nobody plays the first,
he is said to have remarked
plaintively.
1t is a sad thing TO see the
decay of the composers powers
in this concerto. played last
night by Yehudi Menuhin and
Leonard Rose with the National
Symphony. 1t is a caricature OF
a symphonic composition, with
a first movement the main theme
of which expires after short
death throes in six or eight
different ways, and a second
theme that is the epitome of end
of the century lassitude. The
slow movement is not much bet
ter-an attempt at lyricism with
out song.
Yet with all its shortcomings
one might say complete lack OF
merit. the concerto is resurrecteo
almost annually, for there seems
to be no other piece for a pos
sible close of a concert graceo
by a violin and cello soloist
Why doesn't somebody write q
good rousing 19th-century con-
certo for this combination?
Both Mr.. Menuhin and Mr.
Rose were in good form, not only
in the Brahms. but also in the
individual concertos they per-
formed during the first half Of
the program. OF these. the Mo-
Fart violin concerto in d, * 218
is we'll known, but the Tchaikov-
sky variations on rocco theme
are a rarity.
1t was their first performance
by the National Symphony, ever
though that organization ha:
had only celliSts for conductors
The concerto is an attractive
work, frothy but brilliant. EN-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-02-20
FESTIVAL OFFERS
ROSSINI OVERTURE
TO WILLIAM TELL

The Evening Star Music
FeStival-an hour of fine re-
corded music each weekday
night-will be broadcast at
10 o'clock tonight on Station
WMAL-FM, 1913 megacycles
on your FM dial.
The program will be: Clio
acchino Rossini-The Over
ture from William Tell"
Hector BerlioZ--"Harold in
Italy. Opus 16." Both are by
Toscanini and the NBC Sym
phony Orchestra.
Tomorrow night-Beetho-
ven's Overture to "Conse-
Grafton OF the House."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-02-20
Industry Figures Queried
'On Atomic Power Stotus
BY L. EDGAR pRINA

The SraussGore cold whether Americas industrial
atomic is tagging leading the world in
tentative today the Joint Congressional
Atomic questioned representatives private
the status and growth of the infant industry.
w. Lawrence ParSegan professor of nucear engineering
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-02-20

at Rensselaer, Polytechnic In
stitute, Troy, N. Y, testified the
Nations atomic program was
seriously hampered by secrecy
despite declassification of large
volumes of technical informa-
ton.
THE fault lies in the concept
fed in reactor technology" he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-02-20

The University of Maryland
continued its concert season with
a faculty recital of music drawn
from the standard piano rep
etoire, played by Melvin Bern
stein.
The two high points of the
evening were the pieces by MOI
art and Ravel. two composers
for whom clarity of texture,
subtlety of expression and deli
cacy Of execution are watch
words. Since these are attributes
which Mr.. Bernstein's playing
has in a high degree the selec-
ton of this music was indeed
fortunate.
The Mozart Sonata, a late
work, and the least hackneyed
piece on the program. was played
with great tenderness and under
standing. The runs were crystal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-02-20

not now behind any country
the world.
Mr.. Murray agreed with tn
Tennessee Senator that the pres
ent Acc program is inadequate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-02-20
Bernstein Heard
In FocuIty Recital
BY DONALD L. LEAVITT

Melvin Bernstein. piano At uni
versity OF Maryland. Program
Toccata in z minor. Bach Sonata
in B-flat. K $40. Mozart: Scherzo in
r minor Chopin: Impromptu, Op. no,
No. ., Schubert. Three Intermezzi
on. lIg, Brah ms; Rigaadon,
Menuet and Toccata, from lie Tom
beau de Couperin. RaXel
Evening star., 1957-04-12
Conodiens Have Chance
For Stanley Cup Sweep

BOSTON. April IL (R.-Mon-
treats talent-rich hockey forces
can sweep Boston in the Stanley
Cup finals now that Bernie Geof-
frion and Jacques Plante have
helped the Canadiens' to pro-
hibitive 80 bulge.
Geoffrion scored twice and
Goalie Plante foiled Boston's big
bid as the third period began
last night in Montreal's Az
triumph.
Les Canadiens are confident
but not cocky about their three
victories and chances to take the
best-of-seven competition in four
straight.
Its a big one. but the biggest
one still has to come" said Coach
Toe Blake after the latest tri-
umph. THE clinching victory al
ways is the hardest"
Toronto in 1943 was the only
team to drop the first three
games in the finals and rally to
win the cup.
Geoffrion's two goals as Mont
real built up 30 first period
advantage put him within two
of the individual record fol-
single season Stanley Cup COM
petition.
Teammates Rocket Richard
and Jean Believeau share the
mark at IL goals each. Richard
got his in nine games in 1914
while Beliveau needed 10 con-
Evening star., 1957-04-12
Revenue Service
Seeking Solution
Of Louis Biz Debt

CHICAGO, April IL (P).-
While Joe Louis opens a tour of
appearances at 80 supermarkets
in the Midwest in a program
aimed at interesting children in
sports. Uncle Sam has taken an
Interest in settling the Brown
Bomber's tax problems.
Commissioner Russell Harring-
ton of the Internal . Revenue
Service said on a televison pro-
gram in New York that the for
mer heavyweight boxing cham
pion might be able to settle his
income tax problems very soon.
We're working on that now -
Harrington said, referring to
Joe's back tax debt of 1928. 900
and a staggering rate Of increase
of S287 day.
Louis will get $1,000 an ap-
pearance in the food chain en-
terprise. He gets $40. 900 a year
from the International Boxing
Club for public relations work
and 500 a week from the Joe
Louis Milk Co.. in which he has
an interest. He also referees
about $50 wrestling and boxing
matches a year.
Evening star., 1957-04-12
Late Landing Ends
Worry on Dodgers

NEW YORK. April IL tB.-
The Brooklyn Dodgers landed al
LaGuardia Field shortly before
3 am. today. Their arrival cut
short rumors that their plane
was down somewhere en- route
from Kansas City.
1t turned out that the take-of
from Kansas City had been de-
layed more than four hours in
order to de-ice the clubs new
twin-engine plane.
Duke Snider. Peewee Reese
and Don Newcombe were not
among the 81 players on the
plane. Aston said they would
arrive tomorrow or Saturday BY
automobile.
Evening star., 1957-04-12
WELCOME
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know if a player has any ability
at all. Dresser will pull it out OF
him"
"One Of the most beautifully
trained teams I've ever seem
that's how Tebbetts described
the club his muscle men whipped
seven out of 10 times in their
annual spring series.
The Touchdown Club, Board
Of Trade and Advertising Club
can take a bow. They put on
the affair and it was a whopping
success. surprisingly 50 because
as late as Tuesday the word was
out that it was a big. fat turkey
No such thing. The Madison
room was packed and Calvin
Griffith. president of the team
said it was a great feeling to
come home to a full house and
he hoped there would be few
at Griffith Stadium this year.
If the Senators can kill the
Yankees. there will be.
Evening star., 1957-04-12
Patterson Considering Offers
Defend Title in England

KANSAS CITY. April IL tPl.-
Floyd Patterson. at 81 the young
est champion ever to wear the
heavyweight crown. may defend
his title for the first time in Eng
land this summer. Then again,
he may not.
Why not?
Two things" said Manager
Gus D'Amato.
II would like to have Floyd
rematched with Hurricane Jack
son. for one"
And there is an English law
under which at least one Of the
fighters in a championship bout
must be a British subject"
Who would the other fighter
be. If the law is repealed?
Il suspect 1t would be Nino
Valdes Of Cuba" D'Amato con-
f1ded. "Valdes has enjoyed con-
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lost each time they were beaten
under the boards.
He switched his lineup last
night. starting veteran Jack
Coleman at center and sending
Bob Petit and Hagan to the
forward posts to get more re-
bounding strength
Petit snagged % rebounds
Hagan 20 and Coleman II. CIV
ing St Louis 83 to 70 edge
Boston'S 6-foot-l0 inch Bill Rus
sell grabbed %. giving him ar
NBA playoff record of 2l2 for
nine games. five more thar
George Mikan of Minneapolis
pulled down in IL games in 1852
Hagan said his winning goal
last night was his biggest thrill
in pro ball. 1t made up fol
the fact I didn't play a good
game" he said. He had lt
points.
Petit Leads Scoring
Pettit's 80 points led the scor-
ing and gave him a 28.7 average
for the six games. Tom Heinsohr
the NBA's rookie of the wear
had 26, lifting his series average
to 2l8.
But the top Boston shooters
still are backliners Bill Sharman
t24.0J and Bob Cousy t22.2).
They also led the club through
the regular season.
They are the greatest back
line in basketball history" said
Auerbach.
Evening star., 1957-04-12
Senators Face
| ask Of Lucino
Don Larsen

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ulars tomorrow night against
Richmond and will employ them
sparingly in the exhibition wind.
up there Sunday.
Grove Settles It
1t was George Grove, reserve
first baseman, who supplied the
crusher against the Senator's last
night. The Senators wiped out
Ia 40 deficit as Ed FitzGerald
and Sievers crashed homers. but
Grove lofted a Dick Brodowski
pitch over the rightfield fence in
the eighth inning after Pete
jWhisenant and Ted Kluszewski
singled.
Ted Abernathy's wildness got
him in trouble at the outset.
Frank Robinson nailed him for
single and Ted loaded the bases
with walks to Don Hoax and Gus
Bell. Wally Posts single and
igrounders by Johnny Temple and
Grove produced three runs.
Singles by Joe Nuxhall and
Robinson. plus Hoak's grounder.
gave the Reds another run in
the second inning.
FitzGerald belted a home run
into the leftfield seats in the
second inning and the Senators
tied the score in the third after
Herb Plews walked. He moved to
second on Pete Runnels' ground
er and scored on Ed Yost's sin
gle to left. Sievers then doomed
a homer into the leftfield stands.
Abernathy braced to blank
Cincinnati for five innings, but
the Senators got nowhere against
Nuxhall and Tom Acker. After
Runnels walked in the eighth,
Acker was summoned to replace
Nuxhall and was greeted by
Yosts single.
Sievers hit a shot which ap-
peared headed for centerfield,
but the ball struck Runnels and
the rally expired when Jim
Lemon popped out and Pinch
hitter Herzog grounded out.
Clint Courtney stirred a flicker
of hope in the ninth when he de-
livered pinch single, but he
didn't advance.
Evening star., 1957-04-12
Mont Hopes Alumni I est
Hell ps Varsity Confidence
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last two years, and Dick Nolan
and Dick Modzelewski. who
helped the New York Giants to
the National Football League
championship.
The starting quarterback will
be Jack Scarbath, whose passes
contribute d heavily to the
Alumni victories the past two
years. The Alumni will use the
unlimited substitution rule,
which in the past has been neces-
sary for some of the chubby
linemen who are out of condi-
ton.
Maryland's spring practice has
been far from electrifying with
only two sessions remaining, but
Mont remains hopeful. He be-
lieves the squad is ahead of last
years pace in some departments.
Only Two Holdovers
The Varsity will be without
Howie Dare, who looms as the
only hreakaway runner, and
Jack Healy. co-captain and half
back. Dare is with the baseball
Evening star., 1957-04-12
Chicago Supported
In Pon-Americun
Games Proposal

CHICAGO. April IL tP1.-
Mayor Richard J. Daley said yes
Jerday Latin American consul,
stationed in Chicago have voiced
support of his move to have the
Pan-American Games of 1859 ir
Chicago.
Jack Reilly. who handles spe
cial events for the mayors Of
fee. said Chicago has facilities
for all of the games except a
velodrome for bicycle racing. He
said that could be built. Reilly
made no estimate of how much
it would cost the city to play
host for the games.
Cleveland has the 1859 games,
but may relinquish them be-
cause of financial difficulties.
Evening star., 1957-04-12
-able success over there

siderable success over there.
But Jackson is the logical
contender. The last time they
met Patterson was the winner in
a l2-round split decision. There
has been a lot of talk back East
about this fight. 1t would be
either in Philadelphia. Camden,
Jersey City or New York"
What if the English match can
be arranged?
I'm told 1t would attract a
three-quarters Of a million dollar
gate. perhaps a million dollars. =
D'Amato grinned.
I'VE have received attractive
offers from Jack Solomon and
Harry Levine. promoters in Eng
land. I understand, if allowed
it would be the first heavyweight
championship bout between two
foreigners there"
Evening star., 1957-04-12
IAII-Sturs Clash
With StonewulIFive

The District All-Stars will
play Stonewall A. C. in a basket
ball game tonight at 8 o'clock
at Capitol Arena.
The Stars are composed Of
college and former high school
standouts. mostly from the
Washington area, while Stone
wall. Recreation Department
Class A champion. has won so
straight games.
Evening star., 1957-04-12
Southern League
Opening Season

Hoping for traffic jams at the
turnstiles, the Southern Associ-
alton opens its SD season this
afternoon at Chattanooga. The
others open fire tonight-Birm-
ingham at Atlanta, Mobile at
New Orleans and Memphis at
Little Rock.
In the face of steadily declin-
ing attendance the last several
years, officials put an optimistic
foot forward as they set out on
the 1857 campaign.
All the regular Southern clubs
are operating again. although
there have been some switches
in major league Affiliations.
Little Rock is back after its trial
stand in Montgomery the last
half of the Sc season failed TO
produce an improvement in at
tendance.
Evening star., 1957-04-12
WIN, LOSE OR DRAW
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Charlie vowed IF have to use six pitchers game I'll
EN-"
heckler family heard advised: "You amt got six
pitchers"
Il only fear two Yankees Dresser continued ubanely.
Take those two away Berra and Mantle natch and
race liable to be real lot of people
know why didn't make trades Shuck all the other
clubs want to give is eight Sparrows turkey"
All in all. there few hecklers, although who
obviously practices word economy couldn't resist when Eddie
Carr chairman of the Citizens Baseball Committee used the
exhortation, Get behind the Senator's"
"How?" he inquired audby.
Evening star., 1957-04-12
CIV Nine Seeks
Fifth Win in Row
Against vNL

LEXINGTON, Va, April /.
(SpeciaD George Washington
University is seeking it's fifth
straight victory of the baseball
season here today at the expens'
of VMI.
The unbeaten Colonials opened
defense Of their Southern Con,
ference championship with &
60 victory over Washington &
Lee here yesterday and hoped tt
add league victories today anC
tomorrow against VPI at Blacks
burg.
Hero for the Colonials yester.
day was Sophomore Georg,
Bickerton. former star pitche,
for Wilson High School il
Washington. Bickerton won hi
second game of the season with
a neat two-hitter-an infield hi
by John Turner in the first in,
ning'and a single by Joe Knake
in the third. He struck out sever
and walked six.
Washington & Lee 00O ono nHO--0 2
Bickerton and Giesler. DeMalfi (S)
Ksnckel and Afford.
The University of Michigan
headed for points further soutf
today after a pleasant stay Ii
this area. The Wolverines de.
Ifeated Maryland, Navy anc
Georgetown in their annual visit
to these parts, missing out on q
game against George Washing.
ton because Of rain.
Seven errors that had Coach
Joe Judge on the verge CT tears
were big factors in Georgetown's
l4-6 loss to Michigan yesterday
at the Hilltop. 1t was Michigan's
fourth win in five starts and for
Georgetown the second loss in
three games.
American University added five
errors to 10 walks and a wild
pitch contributed by Pitcher Bill
O'Brien to help Mount st. Marys
to a 5-l victory in a Mason
Dixon Conference game yester-
day at Emmitsburg. Md.
Jerry Mahoney gave UP six
hits in going the distance fol
the Mounts. while O'Brien gave
up just four.
Michigan 420 100 034--14 IL
GEORGETOWN 000 002 900 & I
Binkbeina Strabylia "a and Dickey
smith. Daley Ga, Schmedine tsl, Gal.
laRher tal and White
American U. 200 100 nuO-
Mt St Mary's zoo O00 03x-- = ;
OBrien. Jones lSl and johnson
Mahoney and Sha pnus
Schedule Today
George Washtn2ton at VMI.
Howard at Shaw.
Schedule Tomorrow
Maryland at Virginia.
George Washington at VPI.
Mount St. Marys az GeorgetoWn
Princeton at Navy
Randolph Macon at American IT
Evening star., 1957-04-12
EXHIBITION BASEBALL

St. Louis 600 600 iOe-5 q 2
Mcdaniel Schmidt a. and Landrith'
Pierce Derrtneton tSl and Battey, Win
ning pitcher-MeDaniel. Losing pitcher
Home runs--st. Louis. Musial. Land
ChieaEo tN -. 100 03e oio--7 IL q
Drott Brosnan Is poholsty "a a and
burn winning pitcher--Drott. Losing
ipitchef--Johnson
Home run-chicago Fondy,
Pittsburgh M 600 aio 1910 II q
Detroit "a O20 900 0OO--- =. q q
I Hall 1o,II Face e.; Purkey 90 and Kra-
90 and House. Wilson I0i. winning
pitrher-Hall. Losing pitcher--Lee
Home runs--Pittsbursh: Long. Smith
Kansas City 900 0I0 OO4-5 ii i
Newcombe' Roebuek -; Bessent Isl
ana WALKER; Morgan. Trucks t0b. Duren
winning pitcher - Duren. Losing
lpitcher--Bessent.
sseilsdelphia so.ton ooo ooo ood ool 33SGdl-7 : 9
sanford. npetri tsl and Lopata;
ming piteher--sanford. Losing pitcher
Brewer
Home runs Boston: williams. Phila.
ldelphia: Repulski.
New York fA 200 OiO IIO-b q I
Richmond init 400 OOO OO2--H 4
. Sturdivant and Berra; Coates. James
90 and Chlti Winning pitcher--James.
Losing pitcher---Sturdivant
Home runs--New York: Mantle Bauer
Richmond. Windhorn, Chiti.
Milwaukee VS. wichita tAAl at WI
chita, Cancelled, cold
Evening star., 1957-04-12

tests a year ago. Boom Boom
has 10 in eight games to date.
Plante. known as the wander
er" for his tendencies to leave
the net to chase loose plucks
when he has a chance to beat an
enemy skater. had shut out the
Bruins 10 Tuesday and has al
lowed only three goals in as
many games.
Don McKenney's tally for
Boston in the second period last
night was the first against him
in lib minutes. 80 seconds OF
play.
AS the third period began
Plante made saves on Doug
lMohns at rs seconds. Cal Gard
ner at IS seconds and Vic
Stasiuk at 1:20. He wound UP
with IS stops.
Evening star., 1957-04-12
LeBuron's Knee Okuy.
Wins in Budminton

Eddie LeBaron. Redskins quar-
terback. said today that the knee
which slowed him up last season
is as sound as ever since it was
operated on.
Eddie proved 1t by winning a
badminton tournament this week
at George Washington Univer-
sity. where he is a law student.