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Evening star., 1961-06-23

Philadelphia but not Washing
ton in September, with a New
York bow set for November 2.
June %. which is today, will
NOT be the deadline for re-
newal of Theater Gild-Ameri-
can Theater Society subScrip-
tions next season. An ava
lanche" of renewals has so sub
merged the staff that the dead
line has been extended to June
80. For the record, or your
information, the four shows
selling out on Broadway are
"Camelot," Carnival" Sound
of Music" and Jean Kerr'S
comedy, Mary, Mary"
Evening star., 1961-06-23

MEMOS: Joan Weldon. play
Evening star., 1961-06-23

see when they walked out to the
beach and the bloated, staring
eyed monster symbol of human
grossnesS just hauled in from
the sea.
Only Fellini knew and sus-
pecting what the more imagi-
native actors might be antici-
pating, he made it horrifying
enough to frighten, say, Ten
nessee Williams. Who by the
way, loves La Dolce Vita"
Rome, still shredded by the
controversy over its pagan de-
cadence as pictured by Fellini,
finds its little ways to avenge
itself on Fellini. Mr.. de Vecchi
tells the story:---,.-.-
Not long ago, we were look
ing for quarters in the Hotel
Flora area, old Rome and full
of great old mansions. I found
the perfect space, palatial in
size, secluded, unlikely for the
use to which we intended to
put it-just the place where no
one would expect to find a
film producers quarters.
THE owner badly needed to
rent it and We made a deal
which she liked as much as l
did. When she asked me who
the principal was, I told her
I would bring him around the
next day, that I was not at
liberty to disclose his name.
We'll, I brought him around
and the instant she saw it was
Fellini, she began to scream
her hatred of what he and his
picture had done to Rome and,
4 suspect in her day, its best
people. We started looking
further"
La Dolce Vita" whose sub
ject is the degradation and
hedonism of a stratum of con-
temporary Roman ''civiliza-
tion," is no spur-of-the-last-
two-years' concept of Fellini's.
According to Mr.. de Vecchi,
it was back in 1853 that Fell
lini first thought that certain
glamorous, amoral, segment of
Rome's new and old rich was
inviting someone to do a slice
of life movie about it. He had
other ideas, of course, in the
meantime, such prize-worthy
and prize-winning ones as those
in La Strada" and Nights of
Cabiria." both starring his wife,
Giulietta Massina.
However. as an old news
paper man. Fellini never took
his eyes off Rome's play set
during his non-working hours.
What he observed constantly
reinforced his idea that this
was movie material that was
absolutely irresistible.
Ultimately, Mr.. de Vecchi
says, he had to do it. not as a
moralist but as a reporter of
life who had the discretion and
Judgment to let a set of the
facts of life speak for itself.
Hence, La Dolce Vita"
which will open by the way at
the Town Theater on July Z,
not the 18th as originally
scheduled.
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Evening star., 1961-06-23

is an enclycopedic authority on
both La Dolce Vita" and its
producer-d director -author.
No doubt on the very sound
theory that La Dolce Vita"
is speaking sensationally for
itself, Signor de Vecchi limited
himself rather especially to
Fellini. This Is a man. de
Vecchi's luncheon companions
were given quietly and wittily
to understand, who is so full
Of surprises that he constantly
surprises himself.
Its the predominant ele-
ment in Fellini's realism" de
Vecchi says. Frequently he
does not tell actors what they
are going to do. much less
what he expects them to do. Let
us take, for example. the scene
when the debauchees at that
palace party near the end OF
the picture decide to go look
ing for ghosts in that dusty
many roomed attic Of the
castle. 1t was totally unre-
hearsed. Only Fellini, the cam
eraman and minimum crew
knew what was up therein
cluding possible ghosts.
Those expectant looks are
really expectant, of anything
-
The pictures big surprise
to the cast more than to future
audiences since it has been SC
thoroughly discusSed-iS that
at the pictures climax.
Fellini had revealed to none
of his multitude Of performers
de Vecchi says, what they would
Evening star., 1961-06-23
THE PASSING SHOW
THE PASSING SHOW
FeIIinii's NimbIe Mind
Surprises Even Self
BY JAY CARMODY
Drama Editnr of The star

Federico Felni the moStalked-of figure international
cinema he made Dolce Vita" was the subject of
much talk here yesterday
The occasion the screening the film for critics
followed by luncheon with Mario Vecchi Felinis
production partner Signor de Vecchi and
Evening star., 1961-06-23
Films of More Than Routine Merit

IEIN KAPF-Naz archives yield their tale of horror
"PEPE"-Cantinflas stars in and dance marathon
that's and comic whenever he's around.
"GONE WITH THE WIND"-LOng exhausted its vOcab
ulary of supeFlatves.
"THE SUNDOWNERS"-DebOrahK Kerr and Robert Mitchum
find life dramatic in Australias "Outbackr country.
"THE GRASS is GREENER"-Cary Grant and Deborah
in semi mi-sOphiSticated romantic comedy
The Detroit tribune., 1961-03-18
COURT NEWS

of his unclc's car, which he had
borrowed.
"a
William Kemp, as, IF 42l1 Ri.
ward, was arrested last week and
charged with engaging in an it,
legal occupation.
Police said they observed Kemp
speeding in a truck. The officers
said they stopped Kemp at Slim
son and John G. Lodge, where
they found an envelope on the
floor of the truck containing mu-
tual bets. AT the station, police
said they found a bag containing
Sill stuffed in Kemps left shoe
o q
Incz Wilson, 18 of 254l Lo-
throp. was found guilty of en-
gaging in an illegal occupation
last week by Recorders Judge
John p. Scallen and fined $25 or
80 days in the House of Correc-
ton.
Miss Wilson was arrested after
selling a plainclothes policeman
a pint of moonshine whiskey for
So. The officer said he went to
the home of Waddell Price, "a, of
7417 Linwood, and made the pur-
chase. He said before making
the sale Miss Wilson consulted
Price. who was found not guilty.
Police said three additional
bottles OF moonshine whiskey
were confiscated.
3
James Dunn, so, no home, was
found guilty of assault and bat
tery last week by Recorders
Judge John p. Scallen and fined
$25 or AS days in the House of
Correction.
The complainant Paul Minnech,
80, of 2246 East Garfield, said he
was seated in a restaurant at
TAO Bates drinking a cup of cof
fec when Dunn walked in started
an argument and slugged him in
the face, giving him one black
eye.
Dunn admitted slugging Min
mech. lie told the court: II hit
him because he had been telling
lies on me"
Joseph Lee Reynolds. "a, Of
1900 Mack, was found guilty of
violating the state barber act last
week by Recorders Judge John
p. ScalIcn and fined $25 or 80
DAYS in Jail.
Police said Reynolds. an un-
licensed barber, was cutting hair
for 75c in a home at 2493 Shcri-
dan.
James II. Card. 81, of AS Hazel
wood. was arrested last week and
charged with larceny in a store
after he walked into a market
at l21 HoIbrook, grabbed three
ten dollar bills from a cash regis
ter and fled. lie was apprehended
and the money recovered.
Card denied the charges and
told police thc $50 was his own
The Detroit tribune., 1961-03-18
Theatre Detroit

Greens plays being a Negro is
the important thing.
The years before the depression
were inspiring years for Negro
performers. The great Paul Rob-
son moved the art miles forward
wnen ne starred on Broadway in
ofhelIo," Emperor Jones'" and
All Gods Children got Wings"
Later DuBose Hsyward's "Porsy"
WIN Cab Galloway in "sportin'
L.te." a little later Hayward's
mamba Daughter" with Ethel
waters. A cast Of 56 Negroes
came to Broadway in 1895 via
ware ConnaiIy's Green Pastures"
Richard B. Harrison became world
renowned for his performance
ss The Lord" was invited aboard
10 play il again.
inc years after the depression
iouhd the Negro performers out
Vi work for the first time in
many years. Then around 1945
canada Lees name began to be
heard. lie became an actors
actor with his role as Bigger
homaS in Richard Wright
raui Green's Native Son.. Lee
reached never before grounds
wnen ne starred in THE Duchess
o. mslfi." He played Daniel Dc.
boisa in WHITE face. AS q mat
yer OF fact, the fifties found
rover Negro performers on
broadway than any other ten
years ears an Broadway's history.
bill Edwards performance in
duchess Of MsIfi" will be the
'aik OF 1861. Edward is one of
inc greatest Shakespcrian actors
IN Detroit.
Actor Cliff Frazier will con
unue at WiIl-O-way Playhouse
ior another term.
The Detroit tribune., 1961-03-18

LAKELAND AFB, Tex. - Air.
man Champ Brow Il Ill, son of
Air.'C. Brown ii of 1895 Moran
ST., Detroit, Mich, has completed
his initial course of Air Force
basic military training here. He
has been selected TO attend the
technical training course for
Aircraft and Missile Mainten-
ance at Sheppard AFB, Tex.
Airman Brown is a graduate
Of Kirkwood High School, Kirk.
wood, Mo.
Basic airmen at Lakeland arc
selected for specialized training
at technical schools on the basis
OF their interests and aptitudcs.
They are reassigned to the school
after five weeks of basic train.
ing. At the technical schools
they are given additional mill
tary training along with the tech
nical instructions.
Upon completion of special
technical training at an Air Force
Technical Training Center, air
men are assigned to operational
units of the USAF Acrospace
Force, according TO SSgt John
son the local Air Force Recruit.
en- located at o675 Gratiot.
The Detroit tribune., 1961-03-18
BY WooDIE KING, JR.

In the years following 1919 Ne.
gro drama began to show new
signs OF Importance. II was around
that time that Eugene O'NejIrs
Negro Drama was produced At
the Provincetown Playhouse The
llttle theatre was at the end of
McDougall street in New York II
was there that O'Neilrs one act
play Dreamy Kid" gained ravc
reviews. This one act play deal
with a Negro youth caught on
a see-saw of racial conflict Even
today the play is vibrant. Later in
l92l Provincetown produced his
Emperor Jones'" Actor Charles
GllIpen played Jones. He gained
national fame for his dramat;c
performance. lie repeated the rolc
many times.
Playwright Paul Green wrote
many fine plays dealing with Ne.
gro lite. His plays excluded The
Negro-whife relations in mos, ot
his writings because he was onIv
,n'eres'ed IN writing Negro plays.
Greens greatest play, which ;s
now dated, is IN Abrshsm's DO.
som. This play, along with his
White Dresses" were produeaI
by the famous Carolina PIsv.
makers. The Dallas Little Theatre
produced Green's mo Count Rov~
IN the spring Of 1925. se,r...
Nosc Meclendon had The Iesdino
role. After that play Green he
came known as top pIsywriob,
me group fhesfer began in leal
with his three act House ot c.
nsIIy," later his "Jobrn. % on'
son." 'onn-
The two plays were producod
on broadway with Negro per'
formers IN some leading parts
Green wrote more plays with Nc
gro characters than any o,hor
O'NeiIl's plays were
beautiful because, instead of Toa, al
ing with the Negro as ha va n'ar
AT that time, he wrote sho",
mans fate. A Nooro - ""t
act IN O'Ncilrs plays. In ~ p.'', ~
The Detroit tribune., 1961-03-18

last week on arraignment before
Recorders Judge George Murphy
on the charge of first degree
murder.
Barnes is accused of the Feb.
II fatal slugging of Willie Rich
ardson, 63, proprietor of con.
fectionery store at 1016 Owen,
who died in Receiving Hospital
the day after the S23 holdup.
Barnes was linked to the rob
berry when woman patron re-
ported she had seen him lingcr-
ing in the store.
Barnes who is presently on pro-
baton on larceny conviction
was arrested by homicide dctcc-
tives when he reported to his
probation officer.
Two armed bandits, with re-
volvcrs robbed three gas stations
Of Sl73 in 40 minutes last week
and escaped.
The stations arc lacated at $3.50
Telegraph. 1911 joy and Warren
and Oakman. Dearborn.
Sam McNeal, SIS. of Orlando,
Florida, was found guilty of va
grancy last week by Recorders
Judge John P. Scallen and given
suspended sentenced providing
he get out of Detroit.
Police said they arrested Nc
Neal in the Greyhound bus sta
ton. where he was lettering. He
was without money, a home or a
job
McNcal told Judge Scallen:
I've never seen a city like De-
troit, where people are sleeping
on top of on another. If you give
me a chance. | will be out of this
place in two hours, and | shall
never return"
McNcaI. an orange picker. said
things were warm in Florida. and
he was returning to the sunshine
even if he has to walk back.
q
Theodore Hawkins. 30. Of 47O
Navahoc, was found guilty of
malicious destruction of prop
erty last week ~ Recorders
Judge John p. Scallcn and placed
on six months probation and
ordered to make full restitution.
Police said Hawkins went TO
6al Navahce. seeking his cstrane-
cd wife. Elcasc, and their child
and smashed a glass in a door
when he was denied admittancc
Il broke the door because |
was mad" Hawkins admitted TO
Judge Scallcn.
Mcrridith ~ LOwman. 20. Of
5720 North Campbell. was charged
with larceny from a building last
week in warrant issued by the
prosecutors office.
Police said Lowman stole %
bedsheets valued at SIS from
a laundry at 5625 Military, where
ne was employed. He concealed
the stolen sheets in the trunk |
The Detroit tribune., 1961-03-18
F'atal Accidents
Lower In 1860

older than 20, take particular
care TO remove hazards, DR..
Moincr advises. Last year. 33 OF
those VINO died from nome ac-
cidentS were younger tnan five
and 229 were DO years old or
older.
Good housekeeping can help
to save lives. Make sure fnat balls.
roller skates, wagons and empty
bofrles are not leff on the STAR.
ways or in other places where
Iney may create a hazard. Keep
brooms, mops and other arti-
e'es off the steps TO prevent
tripping.
lake care SO that your small
rugs Will not slip ana If neccs-
sdry use rubber pads and other
devices TO keep rugs from slip
pms. Arrange furniture so that
loot stools and light cords will
not cause falls.
Make sure floors are not so
hlgnly polished that they are
dangerously slippery. Clean up
all spilled water aud oily liquids
immediately.
II you are working above your
mead use either a sturdy steps
tool or ladder rather than an
insecure substitute. Use only lad.
dcrs with a good safety base.
Have a light switch at the door
OF each room so as you enter
there will be sufficient light to
prevent tripping and falling.
The Detroit tribune., 1961-03-18

money.
James Crutchcr, OF 1909 Dexter,
pleaded not guilty TO obtaining
money under false pretenses and
larceny by conversion last week
on arraignment before Record
er's Judge George Murphy. He
was released on $500 personal
bond pending trial at a later
date.
Crutcher was arrested on the
complaint of Joe Bell, 80, of STAG
S. Clarendon, who told police that
he paid Crutcher S1,100 between
Sept. 15, 1860 and March 8, 1861
on a house at 1894 Quincy. Bell
CONTINUED on page 81
The Detroit tribune., 1961-03-18
Detroit
SPOtIile
BY J. ALFRED BUTLER

New member of Detroit's legal
staff is Harold Hood, 80, of 2650
Marquette, appointed Thursday as
an assistant cooperation counsel.
A Wayne State University Law
School graduate. Hood served as
a Welfare Department caseload
supervisor.
-
Teensger Of fe week is TaIf
Malone Of Northwestern High
School. Jumping right into the
U. cf M. from January graduation.
TsIt was president Of his senior
class. He was one Of the top five
students cf his class, and also was
outstanding in athletics, for which
he won the school Sam Bishop
trophy. His teachers call him
quiet leader, the kind you like
TO work with"
The Conant Gardens Property
Owners Association is holding its
first Scholarship Card Party at
the Central YWCA, on Saturday
afternoon, pm, March 25.
q s.
Alpha Rho Omega Chapter of
Alpha Kappa Sorority is sponsor
ing the Taystee Bread Talent
Extravaganza TO be held at the
Masonic Temple Auditorium May
l3. The proceeds will go to the
AKA's Philanthropic Activities.
Mrs. Evelyn Ratcliff, general
chairman, of the committee, an
ounces that a famous entertainer
will perform at the benefit per-
formance during the three-hour
spectacular.
CONTINUED on page 81
The Detroit tribune., 1961-03-18
BY Court Reporter

An admitted Chicago gunmar
who police said was from Chicago
here to kill key witness in a
federal narcotics case was sen
fenced to 3l2 to 5 years in Jack
son Prison last week.
He IS George Gray, a Chicago
painter and decorator, who plead.
cd guilty TO murder conspiracy
Police said Gray was an ac.
complice of Theorus Bankhead
SO, of Chicago, who will be tried
May l on a charge of assault
with intent 20 murder.
Gray admitted coming TO Dc.
lroit to participate in the crime.
However, he said ii was Bank.
mead who pistol-whipped and shot
Arthur Lloyd, "a, of Ecorsc, last
May 10, at the time of the shoot.
ing Lloyd was working as fed.
cral police informer.
Lloyd recovered months later
Police said the two Chicago
men were hired by Frank Sas.
ser, of 5537 Pacific, to kill LLOYD.
Sasser has been convicted. but
ms sentence has been deferred
until after Bankhcad's trial.
The sentence last week was
imposed by Recorders Jud e
Frank G. Schemanske.
Ten members of a numbers
ring were found guilty of gamb.
ling conspiracy charges last week
by a jury that deliberated four
days before Recorders Judge
John p. O'Hara.
Thirty policemen from three
departments cracked the ring in
a series of raids last June.
Police said they confiscatcd
$500 bet slips, seven automobiles
and a quantity of cash.
Ring members will be senten.
ccd March 30 All face possible
maximum sentences of five years
IN prison.
Two women shopliftcrs accused
OF smuggling a dozen mems suits
and other merchandise into De.
troit from Windsor were senten.
ccd to 10 months each in the
us. Womcn's Reformatory al
Anderson. w. Va, last week by
Federal Judge Theodore Levin.
They arc Mrs. Bcrnice Rcnfro
2035 Calvert. and Miss Dorothy
Wilson, Of 1924 Allendale.
Mrs. Rcnfro was arrested Feb.
25. 1860, at the Detroit Windsor
Tunnel when mems clothing. still
bearing price tags. we're found in
\ laundry bag in her car. Miss
Wilson fled from the car but
surrendered TO federal authori-
ties two months later.
Ezra Lee Barnes. 81. of 1919
Seward, was held without bond
The Detroit tribune., 1961-03-18
BY RUBY WILLIAMS
Observe Third Anniversary:

In observance of the third an
niversary OF the opening of 'Spiv-
cy Community Center of St.
Stephens A.M.E. Church, located
on Stanford and Cobb, the mem.
bership presented Un.de- Modes
Fashion & Tea) last Sund a Y.
Seven tables were set up TO rep
resent the various phases of ac-
tivity in the center. which includes
Historical and Youth activity,
Sports, Sunday School & Day
Camp. Fine Arts. Arts and Crafts
Judge Joseph MOnyhan was pre-
Scnted a picture as a token in
memory Of his father who cut
the ribbon at the opening cerc-
monies three years ago. Several
presentations were made TO in
dividuals for outstanding contri-
buttons (by Mrs Pennie l.. Bur
dem to the work in the center.
Recipients Of the presentations
were Mrs. Josie Broeden, Lionel
LsCorbiere. Henri Thompson,
John Newton, Clarence Frazier,
Robert Salisbury, Ruth Capers,
Rev. n. c. Higgins, FIorine Hawk
ins of Hawkins Apparel Shop,
and Mr.. Ed Merchant, one OF ST..
Stephens IsvreIs, who did an ex-
ceIIent Job as chairman OF this
affair, and who has chsired and
promoted all Of 'he many out
standing programs sponsored by
the church this year.
Music of the occasion was rem
dcred by Mrs Musabcll King 5
group. Miss Rose Moore and Joan
Williamson, soloist Models were
of Hawkins Apparel Shop. Also.
James Harris, Luther Simmons,
Janet Shadd, who modelled a
green peau de sole. full length
evening gown with a mink stole;
William Whitehead. modelling a
green ivy suit with gold buttons
and reversible vest. with green
leather cap. and tan corded jack
ct, green & gold print shirt. with
blue and black checked continen.
tai trousers. His outfit was com
plete with a gold and black tic,
and black Italian loafer shoes.
Also, Mr. Sydney Wccms. who
modelled his own creative word
robe which included a suede
suit with matching vest a brown
leather coat, a gold shirt. q black
double breasted suit with silver
blue mink collar. and a green coat
with persian lamb collar.
Miss Carolyn Hickson modelled
a yellow brocadc sheath dress
with jacket. bodice accentuated
with spaghetti straps, a versatile
gown with silk organza overskirt.
Fashion commentators were Erma
Siarks. Mayola Lee and Thelma
Vickers. The Rev Martin Luther
Simmons is minister.
Second Baptist Church of De-
troit will be guests Of Martin
Chapel AMEZ Church. 90 Robert
son Street AT Barbara in Mt.
Clemens. Mich. Sunday, March
10Th at $3.50 pm The Rev. Robert
Davis is pastor. DR.. A. A. Banks.
Jr., will deliver the sermon.
Bon-Ton Travellers Club
To Observe Anniversary:
The Bon-Ton Travellers Club
will observe their Second Ami
verssry with q Tea and Fashion
Review, Sunday. April 9TH At 4
a ftrrrrsr. <,rrst rr~.<
The Detroit tribune., 1961-03-18
Se,ciely Desizsgs-

and Hair Styles from Julia Sm'fn's
Beauty Salon.
Mrs. Mammie Lee Sims, gen
cral chairman and Mrs. CLANCY
Lindsay, president.
Cinderella Club:
Last Saturday Mrs. Maudc Hal
of Alger Street entertained the
Cinderella Club at her home with
all members present except Mrs.
Mammie Diggs who was attend.
ing the opening of the new Dlggs
Funeral Home.
II was lovely meeting and
plans for the spring and summer
programs filled the agenda. Mrs.
Mary Howell. president
Mrs. Raymond Carter, Sr., OF
Parker Avenue few TO Los An
geIes Saturday evening having
received a message that Mrs. Ray
mond Carter, Jr. passed sudden
Iy. Deepest sympathy TO the fam
The Detroit tribune., 1961-03-18

Accident claimed fewer lives
IN Detroit last year than IN 1893
and the number of deaths from
accidents IN homes was lower also,
Or. Joseph g. Molner, Clty-Coun-
~ Heath Commissioner, says
there were b20 deaths from ac-
cldents last year according to
preliminary figures. OF these 1877
were caused by motor vehicles.
l5U were due. TO other accidents
in public places, 81 were indus
trial and 2b0 were due TO ac-
cldents in homes.
In 1859 there were 662 deaths
from accidents and 308 were
from home accidents.
In 1860 falls led all other
causes OF fatal home accidents
and accounted for l55 deaths
Next highest was from poiSonin2s
including polsonings by gases and
Vapor winch resulted in 46 deaths
and the third highest was due TO
fire and explosions which result.
ed in AZ deaths.
DR. Molner says prevention of
home accidents must be the pri.
mary responsibility of the in.
dIvidual and his family. Family
members are the only ones who
can look critically at all of the
safety practices and conditions
IN the home for the purpose of
making them more safe.
When there are members Of
your household younger than 5 or
The Detroit tribune., 1961-03-18

New Shop
'Br;stoI's Rocket Ship:
Saturday evening at the Pan
dOla Lrnler former Senator Bris-
ol Bryant, the popular Disc
Jockey over station w LIB is
launching a new show know as
Bristors Rocket Ship" All coun-
'ries are eligible TO be part
Of the program.
The Alter Circle Of Second
Baptist Church met Monday after.
noon at the Church.
Miss Louise Carr is at home
again after having been in the
hospital few days.
Mrs. Lorcne Reid of 23th Street
IS hoping TO be- home from Proyi.
dence Hospital this week.
The Detroit tribune., 1961-03-18

Fashion and Tea:
Sunday afternoon the gym of
the YWCA was filled with ladies
wearing colorful spring bonncts
and pretty dresses to the Annual
program of New Idea Civic and
Social Cub who presented Fash
ions with a Tea.
A very nice program was en-
ioyed, then 80 models correctly
gowned were seen. Hats from
Josephine Icy, Beauty Lounge
The Detroit tribune., 1961-03-18

show pictures. Club members are
Mrs. E. Twitty, Pres, f. Bowman,
NJ. Henderson, Mildred Bundles,
Ann Wright. Mrs. l.. Holiday, Mrs.
E. Chambers, and Mrs. S. Love.
The Detroit tribune., 1961-03-18

Models will represent various
celebrities and personalities. Mrs.
Dolores Killens. who recently
return from Europe will give
highlights of her trip, and will