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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1957-08-23
THE LOWDOWN
ON SHOWBIZ
BY MASCO YOUNG

New York 49, amp - From
Buenos Aires, Argentine, come9
word that the fabulous Platters
came through with $4,000
cash take for a two-week stand at
the Grand Theatre Opera. In fact,
the vocal group was so well re-
celved by Argentinians that they
have been held over 10 insure a
continuous run for at least II
weeks. The Platters have six
weeks Of engagements set for
Uruguay. Brazil and Venezuela,
and won't return 10 the United
States until December.
Meanwhile. back in the U.s.A. a
big question that is often being
asked Is whether or not Tony
Williams, sensational lead singer
with the Platters viii follow the
direction recently taken by
FRANKIE Lymon OF the Ieen-ABers
and become a single recording per-
sonality. Tony has the equipment
needed to make II as a single. He
has stage appeal, a winsome per-
sonality, a unique and different
sounding voice and is the most
widely known member Of the Plat
ters.
But we won't know what Tony
williams viii decide to do until
the group returns from this great
South American tour, which just
might do the reverse and help ce-
ment the Platters SO solidly that q
split-up query might sound ridicu-
lous.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1957-08-23
WoRLD WIDE News
AT A GLANCE


Kannapol ~ Cc-(ANP)Medcs removed the tip Of an
ice pick from who had been complaining
OF headaches, and pains stopped Immediately
Miss Mary underwent operation at local
HOSPITAL after complained Of
headache which failed respond 10 medication
She hosptzed recently for treat
poent Of injuries suffered fight nearby
Reon closed several tab her body.
Later xray determine whether her lung had
revealed the point Of the pick
inch and a long penetrating the brain
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1957-08-23

Memphis Tenn.-(ANP)A 70 year old Memphis man James
tucker shot hip with 25ealbre
automatic pistol walked the street with another man
asst
born Is who hospital where her condition
was reported good.
Peoe said shooting Miss Rsybon while hiding
behind a
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1957-08-23

EVEsDROPPING: A Philly ra-
do exec was overheard telling
another gent that the big audi
ences our disk jockeys have listen
ing to them spin records gives
some folks the impression that
we're really in the money with big
business, but the bulk of their lis
teners are teenagers who don't go
out and buy televsion sets, radios
refrigerators and automatic wash
ing machines" The exec then ad-
mitted that he was searching for
a topflight Negro jazz disk
jockey who could help draw some
adults listeners to the stations
programs, Jazz. he said, rs too
deep and unconventional for most
kids, lie requires plenty Of active
thinging intellect to understand.
It's the kind Of music adults go
for and the grownups spend the
money that counts with the spon-
sors. All the average teenager will
spend his dough for is another
rock and roll record or a ticket
to a rock and roll show"
DISC N DATA: Night Lights
recently waxed by Nat king
Cole, has just been plunged into
Federal Court as the result of a
stune which charges that the tune
was stolen from Sweetness, or.
tginally co-authored by Charles l.
Cooke and the late Bernie Gross
man Some OF the Jazz greats
mentioned in Down Beats Inter,
national Jazz Critics" poll, make
the star studded listening reac
like a Who's who In Jazz
Coming up strong among the new
albums are This Is Fats" by Fats
Domino, Love Is The Thing" by
Nat (King" Cole, and Just A
Closer Walk With Thee" by Pat
Boone The Jimmie Rogers
autobiography is called Too Poor
To Die" Oh YEAH
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1957-08-23

ROCK A ROLL BEAT; The
real story behind a hit platter is
seldom known by the public. Typi-
cal Is the current hit Lonely
Lonely Nights" Claude McPhat.
ter and Lee Andrews and the
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1957-08-23

has stage appeal, a winsome per-
sonality, a unique and different
sounding voice and is the most
widely known member Of the Plat
ters
But we won't know what Tony
williams will decide to do until
the group returns from this great
South American tour, which just
might do the reverse and help ce-
ment the Platters SO solldly that a
split-up query might sound ridicu-
lous.
PEOPLE AND PLACES: Sam
my Davis Jr., has been getting
plenty Of bids from all Of the big
TV networks for a show Of his
own, but Davis has indicated that
he's not for settling down to the
weekly routine demands OF tele-
vision Hound Dog" the 1--WE
talking DECAY on Buffalo, New
York's powerful station WKBW,
who has style and pitch that re-
sembles Jocko Henderson Of
PHILIPS wDAs and New York's
WOW. Is quietly moving in on
some of the sepia platter-spinner's
territory. Already many Of the
dials in Philly, Camden and other
nearby areas are set to the
smooth-talting DECAYS show a..
The Fats Waller film biography is
drawing loads OF candidates for
the title role, Among those mem
toned to play the part Of the
plano playing, cigar smoking
musician and humorist are Fats
Domino and small CONDO leader
Billy Bowen. Although Domino
might land the part because OF
his name and stature, Bowen Is
the better qualified of the two or
the basis OF his appearance and
talent. Bully Bowen, an origina
member OF the old Ink Spots, hai
done quite bit OF scat-singing o.
the type old Fats Waller used e
do They're budding in Wash
ington in efforts 10 have the U. s
state Department send LouiI
"satchmo" Armstrong into Sovie
Russia for some jaZznocracy .
Reports that Eartha Kilt won
star in the title role in the film
version OF her own biography
Thursdays Child" are sheer non
sense Just let someone try ant
place another gal in the movie I,
play the part OF Eartha, Neithe
Eartha nor the public would stant
for that 81. Harry Belafonte'
having press trouble that remind
one Of Frank Sinatra and MarloI
Brando to mention Just two
Harry's complaining that entir
press conferences OF dozens o
newspapers are all misquotinl
him.
Despite the fact that Ma
king Coles NBC-TV show ha
earned n steadily increasing higl
Trendex rating. and that it's pas
headline performers who appeare,
as guest artists for neNt-to-noth
ing fees included such as Harr,
Belatonte, Sammy Davis, Jr., an
Pearl Bailey and that futur
bookings win bring Bing Crosb.
and Frank Sinatra, the Ma
king Cole show" is being axe,
by NBC this fall.
Unable to sell the popular shoy
to a sponsor for the simple reaso.
that its chief attraction Is a Ne
gro. NBC has decided 10 dro
Coles unsponsored Tuesday nigh
show In favor OF a Western filr
series, The Callfornisns," whic
is scheduled TO make its bow o
September "a,
ROCK A ROLL BEAT; Tn
real story behind hit platter
seldom known by the public. Typ
cal Is the current hit Lionel!
Lonely Nights" Claude McPhat
ter and Lee Andrews and N
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The Nome nugget., 1957-04-22
Poll Shows
 Alaskans Don't Want Statehood

WASHINGTON, R-Rep. Mil Ter R-Neb) said Saturday that returns on a poll taken in Alaska on the question-''Do you favor immediate statehood for Alaska showed 1,340 were opposed to it and 503 were in favor of it.
 Miller, top ranking Republi- can on the House Interior Com mittee, said the poll was taken at his request through the coopera- tion of Alaska radio stations and newspapers and at no cost to the government. The replies came from more than 30 towns, and cities in Alaska, Miller said.
 Miller said recently he had heard >.'rumblings" Alaskans were far from unanimous on the subject and he wanted to hear from the people on the matter.
 As to his own present views on the matter, Miller said he is withholding comment
 He noted, however, that the committee has approved his amendment to the statehood bill which would give 50 per cent of the land area in the territory to the new state. He said this com pares with 27 per cent asked by Delegate Bartlett of Alaska and per cent proposed in 1850.
 At the same time, Miller said a poll taken in his home district in Nebraska, in which he asked the same question, showed 84 per cent favoring statehood for the territory.
 Miller did not indicate how many persons were boiled, either in Alaska or Nebraska.
The Nome nugget., 1957-04-22
U s. NeWsHnen Should Be Allowed In Red China: AP

NEW YORK, R-The Board of Directors of the Associated Press said today qualified newsmen should be allowed to report first hand from the mainland of China"
 Commenting on the State De- partment's refusal to permit US. newsmen to travel to Red China, the board told the annual meeting of the members of the Associated Press, worldwide news agency:
 "The most noticeable gap in our coverage, and one that has caused much controversy is Com munist China. We were invited by the Chinese, along with others, to send a reporter into the coun- try. The United States Depart ment of State refused permission and threatened serious sanctions ;
 The directors observed that, de- spite the ban, the AP "did get first-hand reporting from China by commissioning Canadian newspaperman to make a tour of the country"
 Newsmen have protested that the travel ban infringed on the right of people in the US. to know, thru their own reporters, about conditions in China Secre- tary of State Dulles said recently he and President Eisenhower have considered dropping the ban but have failed to find a formula for doing sol
The Nome nugget., 1957-04-22
Boy Loots Fathers Store of S5,0OO
 After Gang Threat

NEW YORK, R-A frightened boy footed his fathers Brooklyn grocery store of nearly $5,OOO in year to pay off a gang of teen agers, police say.
 The boy, Raymond Quinones, IS, of Brooklyn, overcame his fear of reprisal and pleaded to police for help Saturday. Shortly before, his father told the family the store was losing so much money the store would have to close
 Police set a trap in the store They gave Raymond marked SIC bills and watched from behind a counter while he handed the money over to one of the gangs collectors.
 That led to the arrest of the all legged leader of the extortion racket, John J. Gebbia, IS, and three younger boys who served as collectors. Gebbia was charged with extortion, the three younger boys with juvenile delinquency.
 Raymond said two of the gang pressed a knife to his throat on one occasion and threatened: eff you don't give US money we will kill your mother or sister,
 Payments ranged from $5 to $15 at first. Recently they ran to $8O week.
The Nome nugget., 1957-04-22
FLYING BOXCAR
 CRASHES IN JAPAN, KILLING FOUR MEN

TOKYO, R-A US. Air Force C-119 Flying Boxcar crashed on northern Kyushu Island today, killing all four men aboard. A helicopter searching for the wreckage of the C-119 also crashed in the rain, injuring the three Americans aboard.
 An Air Force spokesman said the bodies of the US. airmen had
 The helicopter crashed two miles west of the C-119, starting a small forest fire.
 been recovered from the wreck age of the C-119, which piled up while on a flight from the 483rd Troop Carrier Wing at Ashita air base.
The Nome nugget., 1957-04-22

ISTANBUL, Turkey, R-Iraqi officials combed through desert wastes today for the body of an American sucked out of a French airliner 18,OOO feet above Iraq.
 The American, identified by police as J. R. Nash of Memphis, Tenn, was enroute from Tehran to Istanbul when the bazarre ac- cident occurred. The 31-year-old bachelor was on the last leg of an aerial round d-the-world trip when he disappeared Saturday night.
 (Air France officials in Paris said Nash was sucked out of the Super Constellation when win dow near his seat burst.
 But a Paris dispatch quoted Istanbul police as saying that the plane in which the accident oc- cured landed there with an es-
The Nome nugget., 1957-04-22
American Falls Out of Airliner in
 Freak Accident l8,OOO Feet Over Iraq

cape door missing Air France de- clined commenton that statement. Super Constellation windows are about IS by 16 inches.
 Local Air France officials in Istanbul gave this version:
 The airliner was about 25 miles north of Jirkouk when the third window on the right side burst with a loud explosion"
 Nash, who was asleep in the seat next to the window, was sucked out of the plane.
 The plane immediately filled with steam as frigid air from out side poured into the heated cabin.
 When the air finally cleared, it was noticed that Nash was miss ing. The plane descended to low level while shivering passengers crowded into the front of the craft until it arrived at Istanbul.
The Nome nugget., 1957-04-22
40 Million People To Move This Year, Says Van Lines

LOS ANGELES, R - Anyone who thinks America has lost it's "git up and go' spirit hasn't talked to James D. Edgett of Fort Wayne, Ind.
 Edgett, president of North Am erican Van Lines, Inc, said some 40 million Americans will move during the year, continuing a trend that has made the moving industry 600 million dollar busi- ness
 Since Pearl Harbor," Edgett told a business group, more peo- pie have moved from one home to another in the United States than previously moved from one place to another fin the whole his tory of civilization.
The Nome nugget., 1957-04-22
Natives Eat Rabbit Nm Moose Scarcity E11 KObuk Area

WASHINGTON, R-Fish and Wildlife personnel of the Interior Department say that ''low bush moose" and real moose are mak- ing news in Alaska.
 The How bush moose" which actually is only the lowly rabbit, substituted for caribou meat this winter in the native diet in the Kobuk and Noatak River area north of the Yukon.
 For some reason unknown to biologists, the migration pattern of the caribou herds in Alaska has changed considerably in the recent past. This winter there were only a few caribou in the lower reaches of these rivers Hence, the natives switched to rabbits, which are reasonably abundant in that area, for the main portion of their diet
 Real moose also are getting at tention because only about 100 of them were killed during the past winter by trains on the Alas ka Railroad. This a fraction o1 the usual kill. The low mortality is credited to the light snowfall
The Nome nugget., 1957-04-22
Tommy Manville Will Wed Texas Showgirl

NEW ROCHELLE, NY, R- Tommy Manville says towering Texas showgirl will soon become his 10th bride.
 Manville, 63, said yesterday he will marry blonde Pat Gaston, 27, in two weeks. She is appearing in the "Ziegfield Follies" at New York theater.
 Manville made his announce ment at New Rochelle Hospital He was there for his annual checkup. His bride-to-be dropped by to deliver an Easter basket.
The Nome nugget., 1957-04-22
Pope's Easter
 Message Carries Warning & Hope

VATICAN CITY R-Pope Plus XII has warned that the world has entered a nuclear age which could unexpectedly become en- gulfed in storm"
 But-his words carrying over St. Peters Square strongly-the Pontiff also promised in his an- nual Easter message there was hope for the development of a mighty nuclear era dedicated to peace.
 More than 100000 pilgrims, the largest throng ever to listen to a papal Easter message, gave a tre- mendous cheer as the frail, 81- year-old head of the Roman Cath ollie Church finished speaking.
 The piazza looked like white caps at sea as men, women and children waved handkerchiefs
 From the obelisk at the center of the square several hundred pigeons wheeled into the sky.
 Vatican radio and European TV networks carried the Pope's words to millions. In the next few days the Easter message will be broadcast in 28 languages.
The Nome nugget., 1957-04-22
3H 9o. INTEREST FOR US. SAVINGS BONDS

AUGUSTA, Ga, President Eisenhower Saturday signed a bill authorizing an increase in the interest rate on government savings bonds from the current 3 percent to 3M percent.
 ''I invite every citizen to take advantage of the opportunity of investing in the now better than ever United States Savings Bonds," the President said in a statement issued at his vacation headquarters.
 In urging wider purchase of the bonds covered by the bill, Ei- senhower said they will provide even greater financial protection for our people in the years ahead and, at the same time, help assure the financial stability of our country"
 The Treasury has indicated it will make the higher rate effec- tive on all Series E and H bonds sold on or after Feb. l.
The Nome nugget., 1957-04-22
Girl Scouts Plan Court of Awards At School Friday

The Girl Scouts will hold their Court of Awards Friday, April 26 at 7:3O pm. in the Multipur- pose of the Nome School. The following program is planned:
 Opening March, Elin Walter son; Flag Ceremony; Song, Alas ka My Alaska" by First Year Brownies; Play, "The Enchanted Coat" by the Second Year Brow nies; Puppet Show, Rose Red and Snow White," by the Third Year Brownies; Brownie Songs; Brownie Awards; Piano Solo, Melody of Love-" Edna Johnsen; Skit on troop meeting, by Troop 67; Scout Songs, by Troop 68; Fashion Show, by Troop 69; and presentation of Girl Scout Awards.
 Leaders of the Brownies are Mrs. James Walsh, Mrs Maurice Kelliher, Mrs. William Ullrich, and Miss Roberta Ross
 Girl Scout Leaders are Mrs. George Weyer, Mrs. Roscoe Will kie, Mrs. June Jeffries, Mrs. Rob ert Scott, Mrs. Mildred HarWood.
 The Executive Committee con- sists of Mrs. Frank Morris, chair man; Mrs. Charles Fagerstrom, Mrs. Walter Glavinovich, Mrs. lUllrich, Mrs. J. Walsh, Mrs. Kel- liner and Mrs HarWood.
The Nome nugget., 1957-04-22
Eisenhower to Take Part In Training Exercises Aboard Super-Carrier

AUGUSTA, Ga, R-President Eisenhower will take part in training exercises aboard the new 60,0OO-ton aircraft carrier Saratoga off the east coast of Florida June 6-7.
 Announcing this today, the Presidents vacation headquarters said he plans to go aboard the super-carrier at Mayport, Fla, its home port, possibly the evening of June 5. He will fly there from Washington.
The Nome nugget., 1957-04-22
Polar Bear and Plane Clash on Lonely Ice Island

BARROW, Alaska, R-A polar bear and an airplane clashed on a lonely ice island IS miles north of this tip of North America. It was a double knockout.
 Pilot Jules Thibodeau and a hunter, Sgt. Walter Sim of the Territorial Police, told on their return here Saturday of the arctic drama when they landed on the floating ice to bag the bear.
 When the white beast saw the plane speeding toward it across the ice, it charged. It reared to it's full eight feet just in time to get the full impact of the light planes tail.
 The bear was knocked out. The plane was knocked out of com mission. When the bear recovered and started another charge, Sim calmly felled it with rifle fire.
 Another plane rescued the pair and brought them to Barrow. The two men plan to return to the ice island, repair the disabled plane and fly it and the bear back.
The Nome nugget., 1957-04-22
Cost of Living Up 25% In 6 Years in London

LONDON, R-The cost of liv- ing in Britain has gone up 25 percent in the past six years.
 The Treasury reported to Par lament today that the purchasing power of the pound, calculated on being worth 20 shillings ($2.8O) in 1851, had fallen to IA shillings II pence ($2.10) in purchasing pow CT in March 1877.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-10

Mathews. 104, and Mrs. Lochiel,
10t. Marguerite Hudgins Of
Washington shot the high set
of 1862 and tied for high game
with Jackie Schiff of Argyle at
IA. Jerry Cush Of Argyle had
the second best set of 1856.
Eileen Pollock of Army Navy
and Elaine Rosen Of Indian
Spring each averaged IS to pace
the B" league, with Mrs. Schatt-
man next at "a. Mrs. Pollock's
331 was high set and Elizabeth
Hutchinson of Washington had
the second best with 1926. Mrs.
Pollock and Teenie Wilcox Of
Chevy Chase tied for high game
at 1871.
Dolly Schneider of Kenwood
averaged SO for &C" honors,
trailed by Grace Smith of Be-
thesda, "a, and Gwen Seidenberg,
Congressional, SO. Mrs. Smith
shot the best set of $50 and
Alice Morgan of Kenwood and
Marge Braden of Manor tied
/ for the high game at 1856.
The league, with AZ teams,
is the largest in the area. After
a flourishing two-year regime.
Peggy Trew of Columbia was
succeeded in the presidency by
Ruth Mcintosh of Prince
Georges. The other new officers
are Thelma Brinkman Of Army
Navy, vice president, and Adele
Sklar, Norbeck. secretary treas
lurer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-10
CREAM OF HIGH SCHOOL CROP
Stars AII-Met Team
Is Fast, Aggressive

ball and driving down court for
a one-handed layup.
HOWELL-Possessor of per-
haps the best Jump shot among
AREA scholastic players and called
by many the finest player ever
at Carroll. Also fast and aggreS-
Isive and fine playmaker. Bet
ter than average on defense and
one who can be depended on to
steady a team when the going
gets rough.
BEASLEY-Outstanding re-
bounder. Can make all the shots,
being particularly good on hooks
from the pivot. Averaged l6 re-
bounds a game. Played excel
lently on defense and was clutch
shooter for his team.
DENSMORE-Va Vastly improved
from junior year. Good hook
shot. although capable of making
jumps or layups. Good rebounder
and finished as third high scorer
among Virginia Group I teams
with 231 average.
WARLEY-One of the top re-
Founders in area, averaging
about IL a game. Makes all the
shots, and is especially adept at
driving in and taking opposing
players out Of position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-10
BY BOB HANSON
and DICK STAY

Fast and aggressive players
who are better than average
scorers make up The Stars 1857
All-Metropolitan scholastic has.
ketball team.
This quintet also has height
a necessary commodity on any
good team. 1t will fast-breaE
with the best of them.
The fastest. perhaps. is Brian
(Puddy) Sheehan of st. Johns
The height belongs to Elliott
Marley of Dunbar. Malcolm
(Mac) Beasley of Montgomery
Blair and Walt Densmore Of
George Washington, the latter
the biggest at 6-foot-5.
For aggressiveness, Jim Howell
of Carroll would be hard tc
beat, and as scoring unit the
team averages out to 1876.
A thumbnail description OF
each player follows:
SHEEHAN-The fastest and
at 5-foot-7 the smallest, but a
human dynamo on the floor. Has
all the shots. but is best with a
driving layup. Numerous times
during the season would harass
an opponent, finally stealing the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-10
Potter's Nine Seeks
Several New Players

The Potter's Cleaners midget
class baseball team in Wheaton
has several openings on its roster
for the coming season. Interested
players Is years old and younger
should phone Don Gaynor at
lockwood 5-4952 for further
details.
Potter's won the Wheaton
League championship of the
Montgomery County Boys Base
ball Association last year. and
this season will enter the Kens-
ington-Wheaton League in an
effort to win its fourth league
championship. The team was
county champion in 1854.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-10
7 Connecticut BowIers
Lead at Halfway Point

with scores of 140. 1877. 116 and
81 against l22, 1875, l09 and 12l.
Moulton divided % with
Pelletier in the second round.
rolling 1875. 1853. l13 and 1877
against l42. 1872, las and ll9
Fleisher aIso broke even with
Pettelier. with games of 100. 1875,
1876 and ll8 against the Nutmeg
gers III, 1l6. ll2 and 166.
High game of the first two
rounds was Peters 1871 against
Peabody with Peters a 81 winner
The finals are scored under
the Petersen point system. A
bowler receives one point for
every 30 pins knocked down. one
for every game won, = point for
a tie game and Il point if a
bowler loses the majority OF
games but outscoreS his oppo-
nent in pins.
Under this setup here are the
standings in games won and
lost, total pins and points. with
pins toward another noint.