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P32-Z1 San Mateo Times March 4, 1959 Bullfighters Reign In Spain By ERNEST COATES MADRID --Bullfighting dying out? Xot in Spain, where the sport was bigger than ever last year and box-office i soared to new heights. A record number of bulls were dragged dead from the country's rings, and one famous bullfighter, long from the world of blood and sand, renewed his claim to his profession's throne after a spectacular comeback. This, of course, was 32-year- old Louis Miguel Dominguin, the millionaire artist of the bullring whose name has been linked with a of Ava Gardner. Throughout 1958. tourists vied with Spaniards to sec who could shove pust the ticket-takers in the greatest numbers.

Promoters happily rubbed their hands at signs a "running of the bulls" wa far from a waning sport. According to figures published in the newspaper "Ya," there were 740 bullfights fought in Spain last year. Of these, 417 were "novilladas" --fights involving bulls three years old or younger and bullfighters not yet raised to the rank of "matador." There were 323 "corridas de toros," fights in whioh full-ranked fighters faced full-grown bulls. This was 17 fights over the year before. The fans jammed into 183 rings ranging from Madrid's famous Plaza de Toros, mecca of the bullfighting world, to temporary arenas in small towns where farmers saved all year to see their one annual bullfight.

For the. boys in the tight-fitting multi-colored suits--at least those in demand--the year was a profitable one, too. Hard and fast figures for individual earnings were hard to come by. Top "sword" of the year with the greatest number of fights was ex-bricklayer Gregorio Sanchez, who entered Spanish arenas 87 times. Behind him came Chamaco with 80; Antonio Ordonez with 77; Curro Giron, a Venezuelan, 59; Jaime Ostos, 54; and the master, Dominguin, with 45 appearances.

At least 4000 bulls met death in Spanish bullrings during the year. And some of them managed to get their revenge before they died. In addition, hardly any major fighter managed to get through the season without a brief stay in the hospital from at least one horn wound. The years revelation was, without a doubt, Dominguin. More than seven years ago, at age.

of 24, he retired from the ring a millionaire and at the top of the profession. Then a new crop of fighters came along and Dominguin started a comeback. After -a few warm-up fights in 1957, he took Spain by storm in 1958. His 45 fightts were performed in the top rings of Spain, before the largest crowds ind had the most box-office drawing power. At years end, "Ya," among other once master." publications, again "the called him indisputable Why Los Angeles Has Become 'Cult Capital Of America' By JOSEPH ST.

AMANT LOS ANGELES This city is sometimes called the "cult capital of America." The title is misleading if it gives yuu the impression that bearded "Fountain of the World," are communal organizations which require new members to turn over all of their earthly possessions to the common treasury. Some of them have evidently amassed sizable resources. Arthur L. (The Voice) and berobed fanatics are swarm- Bel1 lnder of "Mankind United. I had assets valued at ing all over streets here.

when a bankruptcy ac ion in volving one of his subsidiaries compelled a financial accounting. One of the most affluent figures the Southern California li a does appear to be hospitable to the growth of unusual religious sects Authorities estimate at least 100 of them are operating in this wars his fingernails six inches Some are tiny secret societies with half a dozen members; others are large organizations with thousands of members and mil-1 move was to buy, for a reported liut.5, of dollars' worth of real in 'cash, an man- estate. One of the more conspicuous group? is known as the "Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith and Love Fountain of the World." -Its members go barefoot, wear robes and let their hair and beard? grow. Its colony of about 100 members occupies a group of sprawling buildings in the barren Chatsworth hills about 30 miles northwest of here. The "Fountain of the World" was established by the late Francis H.

Pencovic of Pittsburgh, who took the name of "Krishna Ver.ta" and proclaimed himself the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. He last December 10, with nine other members of cult, in the explosion a bomb planted by two disgruntled members. several in the San Francisco area. Its assets have been estimated at $17.000,000. The "Vedanta society," which enjoys the prestige of a listing in the yearbook of American churches, has branches in 11 U.

S. cities but its main strength is in Southern California where it has about 300 members. Its leader is Swami Pavitranan- da, and its stated purpose is to pn -note harmony between Eastern and Western thought. Such literary figures as poet Christopher Isherwood and author Aldous Huxley have been attracted to its philosophical explorations of Hindu mysticism. Another group which draws heavily on Oriental philosophy is sion formerly owned by the late I the "Self-Realization fellowship." is the 74-year-old Negro "prophet" C.

M. (Daddy) Grace. Grace, who long, moved onto the Los Angeles scene last year, driving a red-and- Vvhite-striped Cadillac. His first ecative director of the Church Federation of Los Angeles, said in an interview that the bizarre practices of some of the cults have attracted all out of proportion to their actual importance in the religious life of Southern California. The membership of aH the cults together, he said, is "infinitesimal" compared to the membership of the churches of traditional Protestant, Catholic and Jewish faiths.

He listed two reasons so many small sects have sprung up in this 1. Anyone can found a "church" in Los Angeles by paying a filing fee of $15. 2. The population includes a large percentage of retired people who moved to California in search of security and happiness in their old age. Some of them, frustrated in this quest by the hard realities cf life, enter cults in hope of finding a cure-all answer to their troubles.

The Los Angeles Examiner in a report on the cults offered an additional explanation: "The mild climate favors year- rnund activity. It provides an abundance of fruits and vegetables for health faddists, as well as an open-air meeting place for fledgling cultists who are just getting started and can't afford a hall of their own." The Comedia' Be Shown At Santa Clara SANTA CLAEA--The University of Santa Clara dramatic group, Clay M. Green Players, will present The Comedian, a serious drama by Henri Gheon, on March 20, 21 and 22 in University Foreign Languages Compulsory at USF CHRISTINE WHITE auditorium. Curtain times will be 8:15 p.m. The play deals with the story of Genesius, an actor in the time of Diocletian, who accepts the role of a Christian martyr in a play to be presented to the emperor.

As a result of the work with the role, he embraces Christianity and, himself, becomes a martyr, and later the patron saint of actors. For the role of Poppaea, an actress member of the troupe and mistress of the emperor, the group was fortunate to secure A revolutionary development in the teaching of languages was announced by the University of San Francisco today. Beginning with the 1959 freshman class, students In the USF colleges of liberal arts and science must demonstrate the following language skills in order to obtain an undergraduate degree: the services of Miss Christine White of Hollywood. Miss White was recommended by the Et. Rev.

Monsignor John J. Devlin, West Hollywood and Miss a Young, on whose TV show she has portrayed a number of roles. She has also appeared in many other TV roles, i.e., Matinee Theater; the Perry Mason show; Alfred Hitchcock; Have Gun Will Travel; General Electric; Ann Sothern show and The Millionaire. At Actor's Studio, where she studied, Miss White auditioned with the late James Dean. Her stage experience has included summer stock with the Cape Cod Playhouse and received an award for the most outstanding for her role as "Millie" in Picnic, and understudying Shelly Winters during the Broadway production of "Hatful of Rain." Presently, she is working on her first motion picture, "Here Come the Jets" for 20th Century-Fox studios.

A great deal of work is going into the production of the drama with elaborate sets and costuming. A gala premier performance is planned with several film celebrities, who are patrons, indicating their intention of attending. 1. Ability to read and comprehend a normal prose passage. 2.

Ability to write a foreign language and translate a normal prose passage from English. 3. Ability to speak a foreign language (with a pronunciation readily understandable to a native on a nontechnical matter). 4. Ability to understand a spoken foreign language (of a nontechnical nature).

"Future University of San Francisco students will be the beneficiaries of the new language requirement," the Rev. John F. X. Connolly, S. said in announcing the new prerequisite for a degree.

In discussing the new development, Father Connolly, USF president, said that it was an attempt of the university to correct a recognized weakness in the American educational system. He pointed out that higher education in this country has been often criticized for its failure to produce students who have a proficiency in at least one foreign language. "In the modern world of international living, it is no longer sufficient for an American to know only his native tongue. "The knowledge of a foreign language is essential for a college graduate today," he said. Father Connolly pointed out that although the study of foreign language has always been in USF's curricula, the require ment has been expressed mainly in terms of courses or credit hours.

He stated that the admiri' istration and faculty of the University of San Francisco, like so many of their colleagues through out the country, were not satis- fied with this requirement. Consequently, the language department, under the chairmanship of Professor Luigi Sandri, was requested to study the question of the present language requirement. The language department, basis for their recommendations, agreed with the foreign language program of the Modern Language association that students should have a "reasonabla proficiency in the use of at least one foreign language," and that reasonable proficiency in modern foreign language means certain abilities in understanding, speaking, reading and writing of a nontechnical nature. However, the language department considered the design and construction of a language laboratory a necessary means to accomplish the desired results--the four skills of understanding, speaking, reading and writing. Therefore, under the direction of Father P.

Carlo Rossi, S. a member of the university faculty and noted linguist, the university constructed a $40,600 electronic language laboratory which is now ready for operation. Located in the Liberal Arts building, the electronic language laboratory is able to handle 80 students every hour. Each of the 60 booths is equipped with dual turntable, earphones, microphone, intercommunication system with central control room, and sectional control posts. This ultramodern laboratory will allow the university to change its language class schedule.

Students will now attend class only two hours per week instead of the traditional four. Four hours each week, however, will be spent in the laboratory. Two of these hours will be under the supervision of a member of the -language department. financier Lee A. Phillips.

Among the larger groups is the "Holy Spirit Light church" founded by "Mother" Josephine de Croix Trust. Los Angeles newspapers estimate its membership at about 75,000. This group believes in reincarnation. It also attributes human evils to "black atoms" that have found their way into a person's "aura." In addition to the cults which practice "new" religions, there are a number of groups which are based on special interpretations of the Bible, or traditional Oriental religions. In this category is the "Four- snuare Gospel church," founded by the late Aimee Semple McPherson.

Her "Angelus temple" is still in operation and now has Founded at Los Angeles in 1925 by Swami Paramhansa Yoganan- da. it has a sizable following in Southern California and owns a good deal of property, including the "Church of all Religions" at Pacific Palisades and a big retreat house at Encinitas, Calif. Its symbol is a complex device which represents all major religions a cross for Christianity, a Star of David for Judaism, a star-and-crescent for Islam, "Wheel of the Law" for Buddhism and a Sanskrit character for Hinduism. The fellowship's substantial treasury was creased about when the late Many of the sects, including the 15 branches in Los Angeles and MARKET SPECIALS THURSDAY THRU SATURDAY Corned Beef BRISKET Point Cuts handsomely in- three years ago James J. Lynn, Kansas City industrialist, left it $2,000,000 in his will.

The Rev. Forrest C. Weir, ex- HEY YOUNGSTERS! enter the Newspaper Comics Contest! Separate contests for teen-agers and pre-teens! PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES! Just: 1. Draw your favorite comic character 2. Write a short essay 3.

Clip the entry blank below Here's your chance to show your imagination and drawing ability. Just select your favorite comics character. Then draw that character in any situation you desire. Then write a statement in words or less on "Why I Like Newspaper Conies." Send your drawing and statement with the entry blank below before March 7. "WHY I LIKE NEWSPAPER COMICS" Third Annual Contest Sponsored by The Newspaper Council, Inc.

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ib) A statement of 100 words or less on "Why I Like Newspaper Comics." This must be on a separata sheet of 8 1 white paper, one side only, and should be printed, typewritten or in clear legible handwriting. Neatness of drawing and clarity of statement will be determining factors in choosing the winning entries. 3. Each contestant will be permitted to submit only one entry, which must be postmarked no later than March 7, 1959, the closing date of the contest. The decision of the local judges will be considered final.

4. Each entry must be accompanied by an entry blank clipped from The Times and properly filled in with name, address, and age of contestant or facsimile. 5. Judging by The Newspaper Comics Council, for the national winners will take place on March 16, 1959, and the judges' decision will be considered final. 6.

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