The Morning Herald from Hagerstown, Maryland • Page 27

April 29, 1961 THE HERALD-MAIL, HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND SEVEN Nancy Gates, John Derek On "Zane Grey" John Derek, Nancy Gates and Robert Middleton co-star in "Storm Over Eden," dramatic story of a love affair torn asunder by a killing arfd the determined vengeance of a father, The Day Our Astronaut Leaves The Earth NANCY GATES on "Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre" Thursday p.m., EOT) on the CBS Television Network, Although Chct Loring (Derek) has killed Bill Gaynor in self defense, the victim's father, Whitney Gaynor (Robert Middletown) is determined to track down.Loring. In his quest for vengeance, Gaynor ignores the pleas of his daughter, Ellen (Miss Gates), who plant to wed Chet. When Ellen helps Loring escape to a ghost town where they once played as children, her father and his two henchmen (Dean Stanton and Roberto Contreras) follow and discover the hideout. MAGIC FOULS UP DANNX'S SPEECH TO DELEGATION In "The Danny Thomas Show," Monday p.m.. EOT) on the CBS Television Network, Danny Thomas, starring as Lebanese comedian Danny the Lebanese delegation to the United Nations, little realizing that his full dress tie and (ays have been carefully "rigged" by a magician prior to his speech.

Marjorie Lord co-stare as Danny's wife. Kathy, with Rusty Hamer and Angela Cartwrigbt in the roles of their children, Rusty and Linda. Sid Mellon is featured as, Charles Halper, owner of the.Club Copa where Danny works. ANDERSON CO. CLEANERS DYERS COLD STORAGE Specializing in Furs CLEANING GLAZING REPAIRING 1W E.

WASHINGTON ST. Higmtown, Md. RE f-4545 PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT We soil Iiu- rcp.lir the. rcsr RAUP CAMERA CENTER Holf-l Alexander; RE" 9 3 3 3 3 By CHARLES VON FREMD (Mr. von Frimd, CBS cor- rMponlliH biMd In WuhlntUn vttmn ictrn mlsifie-llrinsi I faimnl, Ftl.

ll tllljncd lo ml covmM el Project Mtrcvry, Hie Hunching Ihe flril Aratrfun tpicf, flta within Hit nut Itw wteki. Hwt dvn fttmiilon vliw- tin 'twl" a iiu coming MilorTc tikxi (tool Ml "Wrt witchint" il Hit The first faint streaks of dawn appear high in the skies above the marsliy Cape. The bright white-and-red lights on tire gantry towers blink out and the gaunt structures are barely visible in the semi-darkness. One tall red tower remains balh- ed in hot spotlights. A big white van with the letters on its side pulls up by the gantry tower.

A weird-looking figure in a helmet and space suit takes an elevator 60 feet up the structure and gingerly steps into a one- ton capsule. After what seems like an interminable delay, the lid atop 'the capsule closes. By this lime, the sun has appeared over Ihe Atlantic Ocean. The voice on the squawk-box in buildings al! over the Cape rasps minus 60 minutes and count' ing." Slowly, the big red gantry tower moves down railroad tracks, and a sleek white missile, with S. Army" printed On its side and a capsule escape system on lop, is exposed, naked in Ihe warm sun.

The minutes pass slowly. At ten- minute intervals the squawk-box licks off the count: minus 40 minutes and counting minus 30 minutes and counting minus 20 minutes and There's a slight "hold" while down-range stations are checked for the last time. No shipping in the impact area, the recovery ships and their helicopters are at their appointed areas, poised for action. At minus 15 minutes" Ihe impersonal voice on the squawk- box licks off each minute. With one minute to go, it's every five seconds.

With ten seconds to go, il's every second. three two MARK!" For the longest second in the world, nothing happens. Then a huge burst of orange flame spews in all directions at the base of the Redstone; the rocket slowly lifts up through the mushroom cloud, gradually accelerating, faster, faster, faster. A sound wave roars across the Cape. The squawk-box continues its monotone: plus 30 seconds plus 40 seconds." Now the Redstone is high in the sky, only its fiery engine visible.

Slowly it arcs out over the Atlantic on its predetermined flight program; long white control streamers chart ils progress in the cold air of the upper atmosphere. Shortly after the voice intones plus 120 seconds," there's a faint puff of smoke--first stage burnout--and now the blue skies appear empty. The capsule is flying free, out of sight. Another Redstone launch at the Cape is history. Only this time there's a man in the capsule.

This is a day to remember. That's the way everyone hopes it will go some day soon. With the hope there is tension, tension that's already growing at NASA nerve-centers here in Wash- tonton, at the Langley Research- Cenler, Virginia, at Johnsvllle, Pennsylvania, al Huntsville, the Cape. There is certainly tension in this correspondent, who has watched dozens of rocket launches at the Cape. Many of them were bigger and more speclacular rockets, but none will match the upcoming Redstone launch in sheer drama.

You always remember the first rocket you saw fly. Mine was a Navaho, almost four years ago, a rocket system lhat never panned out and was "scrubbed" (that's rnissilesc for long ago. But mine was a thing of beauly, and I've been hooked by rocketry ever since. The "birds" (missiles) take on a personality after a few weeks al the Cape. Who can forget the "Vanguard," that naughty cut-up that consisted of 72 feet of "minor technical difficulties?" I cursed it daily from a sandy slrip of beach four miles from Ihe Cape, back in the days when the lest center was forbidden territory for reporters, but I cried on Dec.

6, 1957, when the first Vanguard went up in a puff of smoke just four feet pad. Then there's Ihe "Atlas," the biggest rocket we have. It will carry the first V. S. astronaut lo attempt an orbital flight, probably within the next twelve months.

The "Big Annie" is mighty reliable now, but three years ago it was exploding regularly in the skies over the Cape, putting on awesome displays for the amateur "bird-watchers" but breaking the hearts of its dedicated launching crews. But until the MR-3 number manned attempt comes along shortly, the biggest memory for this reporter has to be the chilly evening of Jan. 31, 1958, when Dr. Wernhcr von Braun his Huntsville team confidently hurled a "Jupiler into space. His confidence -was justified when Iwo hours later tracking stations confirmed the first American satellite was in orbit? 1 still treasure a recording of my "call" of that launch.

Describing a launch is like describing a Mickey Manlle homer; Ihe excitement is contagious. Combine that excitement with the knowledge that the next lime there will be a man in Ihe capsule, and il's obvious why Ihe tension is already setting in. When that day comes soon, I'll be part of a team of "pool" network reporters, who'll describe the event live on radio and television. In my case, I'll be right at my old familiar stand--atop the press site, some 6,500 yards from the Redstone. The knot in my stomach will gradually move up lo my throal as the count moves down to the magic "MARK!" Then the reporters al the press site, the scientists and engineers in the blockhouse, the bird-watchers along the beaches north and south of the Cape will be screaming "Go! Go! Go!" just as they always do.

Ane one of three men I've come lo know, like and respect Hie chosen astronaut will begin his rendezvous with destiny. Andrews, Case, teacher Visit Garry Moore And Gang Tuesday Julie Andrews, currently starring on Broadway in "Camelot," actor-singer Allen Case, and Arthur Treacher, known for his comic portrayals in countless film, television and stage productions, are the guests who join Garry Moore, Marion Carol Burnett and Durward Kirby on "The Garry Moore Show" Tuesday, p.m., EDT) on the CBS Television Network. "That Wonderful Year" for this program is 1956. The song medley includes: "I Could Have Danced All Nighl" (sung by Miss Andrews, who introduced it when she created Ihe role of Eliza Doolittle in "My Fair "Mack Hie Knife," "Standing on the Corner," "Canadian Sunset," "Mister Wonderful," "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Blueberry Hill." The finale production number, featuring Miss Andrews and Miss Burnett, is built around "Big one of the -songs from the Frank Loesscr musical, "The Most Happy Fella." Allen Case sings "On the Street Where You Live," another "My Fair Lady" hit, as the feature solo in the segment. Two comedy bits include Julie Andrews and Durward Kirby in a spoof of "The King and and Kirby, Moore and Arthur Treacher in a parodic pantomime al "Rififi." In a comedy sketch earlier in DOROTHY COLLINS IN FEATURED 'CANDID CAMERA' Dorothy Collins drives into a garage and asks the attendant to change the air in Ihe lires of her car in the featured candid film vignetle to be introduced by host Arthur Godfrey on "Candid Camera" Sunday.

(10:0010:30 p. EDT) on the CBS Television Network. Olher candid film vignctles for April 30 include a study of a man taking his first dancing lesson, and "Candid Camera" staff members Tom J)'Malley and Ben Joelson in the" roles of a dog owner and dog-catcher, respectively. The program is produced and directed by Julio DiBenedetto. Candid film is by Allen Funt.

creator of the "Candid Executive producer is Bob Banner. the program, Ihe Messrs. Moore. Kirby, Case and Treacher enact the fairy tale, "Jack and the Beanstalk, as il might be done on a well-known mystery series. "The Garry Moore Show" is produced by Joe Hamilton and directed by Dave Geiscl.

Executive produced is Bob Banner. POP'S PAINTING POSES PROBLEMS FOR PETE Pop paints Pete into a ticklish situation when he volunteers to redecorate the boss' den.and his brush work has a bizarre effect, in "A Study in Gray" on "Pete and Gladys" Monday p.m.. EDT) on the CBS Television Network. The situation becomes.more desperate when Mr. Slocum, the boss, wires Pete that he is returning home ahead of schedule, and Gladys has to gather forces for a quick re-painting session to undo Pop's damage.

Harry Morgan and Cara Williams star as Pete and Gladys Porter. Ernest Truex appears as Pop. and Barry Kelley as Mr. Slocum. CAKE MIX MIX-UP ON "BRINGING UP BUDDY" Buddy's aunts lend their picture and endorsement to a frozen cake mix and then regret the decision when the product leaves much to be desired, in "Auntie's Cake" on "Bringing Up Buddy" Monday p.m., EDT) on the CBS Television Network.

Frank Aletter, as Buddy, then tries to persuade a pretty account executive for the cake company. Wilella Grant, to release his aunts from "DENNIS THE MENACE" ENTERS SOAP BOX DERBY Antagonized by Mr. Brady's boasts that he has built his son the fastest racer in the city, Henry Mitchell and Mr. Wilson construct a car for Dennis to drive in "The Soap Box Derby" on "Dennis the Menace" Sunday p.m., EDT) on the CBS Television Network. Brady and Mr.

Wilson get into a heated argument about soap box racers, which results in Mitchell's betting $50 on Dennis 1 car, against the car Brady's son, Johnny, will be driving in the race. Jay North stars as Dennis Mitchell and Herb Anderson as his father, Henry. Kathleen Mulqueen plays a a Mitchell, Joe Kearns is Mr. Wilson and Sylvia Field is Mrs. Wilson.

Larry Haddon appears as Mr. Brady and Gregory Irvin portrays his son, Johnny. Others in the cast arc Billy Booth, Willard Waterman and Elizabeth Harrower. AYRES, DONNELL ON SHOW Lew Ayres stars as a prison parolee who finds that life on Ihe outside is not necessarily happier than it was behind bars in "A Thief or Two" on "The Du Pont Show With June Allyson" Monday. p.

EDT) on the CBS Television Network. (Reliroadcast) Howard Moon (Lew Ayres) leaves prison with his own ideas of how to live a happy life, but his wife Millie (Jeff Donnelll tries to force him to return to his old surroundings. A HAS A "SECRET" FOR A MOORE MAY 3 Harpo Marx, one of the great' pantomime comedians of all time, will be the celcbrily guest on "I've Got a Secret" Wednesday p.m., EDT) on the CBS Television Network. This will mark Harpo's second appearance on the network in less than two weeks. Carol Burnett, regularly featured on "The Garry Moore Show" on (he CBS Television Network (Tuesdays.

p.m.) will substitute for vacationing panelist Bess Myerson on the May 3 "I've Got a Secret" program. "THE PATIENT VANISHES" ON "HENNESEY" MAY 1 Dr. Chick Hennesey is willing to concede that he has finally flipped hU wig when, in turn, a patient he failed to register disappears from the hospital, Admiral Shafer orders him lo find the missing man. and the base psychiatrist doubts the sailor in question ever existed, in "The Palient Vanishes" on "Hennesey" Monday (10:0010:30 p.m., EDT) on the CBS Television Network. Jackie Cooper stars as Lieut.

Hennesey; ftoscoe Karns is featured as Admiral Shafer; Eddie Ryder as Commander Hoy, Ihe psychiatrist: Claude Johnson as Scamf.T the missing patienl, and Karl Lucas as Shore Patrol Chief Kowalski. The island of S(. John, in (he Virgin Islands, was settled by Danes in 1717. L. H.

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