Valley News from Van Nuys, California • Page 3

'Sunday, Morch Nuys, tight.) Eoir-3-A Wejr-3-A Norrh-3-A No.Eait.3-A Cenfrof.J-A A-HIT SINCE DEBUT Chubby Johnson Maintains Reputation as Entertainer UyHAlGKBKOl'lAN At the tender age of three weeks, Chubby Johnson captivated his initial audience with what his proud father had interpreted as a genuine smile the.type of expression which legions of parent- disillusioning clinicians have long attributed to a common digestive discomfort experienced by the very young. infant's show business debut took place when the elder Johnson, a popular vaudeville comedian of his day, had carried his son across 'stage at the behest "of the doting mother, who herself had gained an impressive follow- as a concert painlst. Served His Community casually referring to "th'at premier performance the other soft-spoken and arded Johnson beamed, and then flashed an lionest-to- smile from ear to tfar. -Today, characterisations, son hasn't had a shave for 20 years and a harcut for at least 10 years. While shopping in his neighborhood market, visiting the local bank or merely strolling down Ventura he is readily recognized by youngsters, teenagers and adults.

He has had prominent parts in numerous motion pictures affable Chubby 'Uohnson, who has maintained a--home in Tarzana since' the community's pastoral, days, has a reputation as a top en- and laughmaker. His record down through the also shows countless deeds and services for the 'benefit of his fellow man. And certainly, some sort 'of record must achieved last Johnson served have year, been when as honorary "niayor of Tarzana, It's a fact attended every "board meeting and general membership; session of the local Chamber of Commerce. Landed For Record tie served on chamber com- mittees. He made coinmunity- He encouraged merchants to get involved in the chamber move- ciiient.

He participated in groundbreaking and dedica- ceremonies. And he generously contributed time and 'effort for the advancement of youth, and for the benefit of charitable and philanthropic causes. He is the recipient of the chamber's highest award for community service, and his deeds have been cited by chamber president Louis Plans to. create a semi'Tetiremerit for himself in the not-tob-distant future, made it necessary for Johnson down second "ISs community's honorary mayor. He ultimately move to Ms second home in Vegas.

Wrote Column is much more to the "Chubby Johnson Story." In to excelling as a -character and comedy "actor mostly in'Western movies Johnson has managed to put in time as a deputy sheriff, jailer and police officer in Vegas. --For years, he wrote a popu- 'Viar column for the" Las Vegas -Sun. He also has written more than 200 stories highlighting the Western theme. -'-His movie roles have included ministers, sheriffs -'stage coach drivers and drunkards even though he doesn't touch a drop of liquor iri real life. Because of the popularity arid demand of Ms various and television series.

In the early days, he traveled throughout the country Avith road shows. During one five- year period, he appeared in a different play each week" at Hie old Warner Egyptian Theater in Pasadena. In between road show pro ductions, Johnson would retreat to his homes in Tarzana 'and Las Vegas. He had bought land in Tarzana back in 1925. Referred to Past Another prominent resident of the community in those days was the late Edgar Rice Burroughs, 'author of the world-famous "Tarzan" stories.

1925, Tarzana had productive walnut groves, poultry a produce-yielding land and a large dairy," Johnson said. "The area was Runneyrnede. "And earlier at Hie age of 14, I had bought land in La: Vegas while I was traveling with road shows, so thai someday, I would have a place to build a home." Takes Pride-in Son Johnson is an avid reader and" a student of history. His pride and joy is his 13-year-old son Dwan. who: is interested in electronics.

The boy's room is generously stocked with gadgets, tools and magazine and books or science, mechanics and ma thematics. Another distinguished mem ber of the household is Gigi, a most friendly French poodle who -is treated regally 01 queenly by the Johnsons. Chubby Johnson- has man aged to find time to serve on Mayor Sam Yorty's Com munity Advisory Committee One of his proud- posses sions is an Honorary 'Life Membership certificate from the Hollywood Press.Club. As far as "the future is con cerned; Johnson intends continue all of tilings that Jiave made tin hi life worthwhile. In essence this means giving people a lift -through his fine sense .0 dramatics, of humor, the human race and its prob lems and a burning desire to be helpful.

refreshing sens understanding Press Club Protests Arrest of Newsman in UCSB Strife The "jailing of a reporter vho was covering the Santa Barbara disturbances last veelc today hud been formally )rotested by the Greater Los Angeles Press Club. The club's action committee accused the Sante Barbara bounty Sheriff's Dept. of vio- ating the constitutional rights of Stewart. Slavin, 24-year-old reporter for United Press Held 20 Hours The club, in a letter signed WHILE sharing his-study's'most comfortable chair -with his French poo'dle pet Gigi, Chubby Johnson recalls highlights from his early years in Show business. The News photo Says Few Blacks Have Opportunity for College A House subcommittee on education had been told today that as a result of poor educational no more than of Los Angeles black students meet college ei trance requirements.

The subcommittee, at -the' start of a two-day hearing in Angeles, was also told that black students cannot on the job market, again because they are deprived of a good education. Not Motivated The testimony came from Mrs. Mamesba T. Tackett, chairman of the ad hoc committee on black education and education chairman of the Community Belations Conference of Southern California. Black children have not been given motivation to learn and achieve significantly, despite the expenditure of $75 000,000, most of.

it in: federal funds, for this purpose since 1965, Mrs. Tackett said. She cited many specific problems, including what she of at schools in the-black cpmmuni- called. the police because President charged the Maury arrest Green, of the newsman was unwarranted and added: 'According 'to our information Mr. Slavin, an accredited reporter for United Press International, carrying official credentials issued by the Sheriff's Dept.

of Los Angeles County, was arrested ffihile engaged in the normal ty and the fact that 9683 of the 10,912 pupils on short and dou 3le sessions are in the black and Mexican-American com munities. She also cited the ligh percentage of probation ary. and. noncredeiitialed teachers, and of administra tive transfers and sus pensions these coniinunit Proposed Programs Mrs. Tackett -discussed a number of proposals, including the formation of 'a black education commission to deal with such problems.

Among school projects she proposed dine-out?" would develop "the social graces" by dining out in. finer restaurants, and a number of programs to aid skills in specific school.courses. conduct of his business, namely gathering information on the disturbances at Isla Vista. "He was charged with curfew violation, later changed to loitering, held 20 hours without being permitted to make a telephone finally i leased only upon complaint of his UPI superior, Los Angeles bureau chief John Lowry. "As a result, he was unable to cany out his assignment during the period of his arrest, and an official arrest record, which be expunged only court order, now stands against his name.

"Even more serious than lie.personal damage suffered Mr. Slavin, in the view of the Greater Los Angeles Press Jlub, is Uje matter of unjustified interference by law enforcement officers with the legal activities of a duly accredited representative of a newsga- thering agency recognized throughout the world. "Such action is in clear violation of the First Amendment of the Constitution of Hie United States of America, and is severely detrimental to the mutual respect which must exist between the press and law enforcement agencies. Offer Cooperation "Accordingly, the Greater Los Angeles Press Club would appreciate your assurance that the officers under your command will receive immediate instructions not to interfere with news media 'representatives in the normal conduct of their work. such other action as is reasonable and proper under Uic circumstances.

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