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Lt jonn loungs veterans voiers Jommiuee party gave Mien Churchill a roasting for his article on Harlem night I'. in the current "issue of fhir Oti th nthv honri iirr 1 1 miiiwi miuw iVca wVir Vtn 4Vo VTraAlrltr morr'a Cood for the community Woolworth heir Jimmy Donahue (Lated a $10,000 check to the St. Charles Community. Cen ter Fund. Rumors persist that negotiations have been completed between the Chicago Defender and the New York Age for the larger newspaper to take over the smaller.

As we vent to press, no one concerned would confirm or deny. But the whole affair should be national news by the time you read this Of an international flavor, people are talking about the treatment being given Jamaican hurxi MnA ncHm trhn Kalner cTinttlavl tfivmierri AmatiM tQn route to Britain aa laborers. Last batch to light at LaGuardia almost starved to death on the pittance afforded them Bob Hall, the AJollo Theatre's head electrician, was taken to Harlem Hospital last week The Olympic Games in Finland wHl be boasting more than athletes in the championship category. Lena Home is one of the many top stars who are booked for Helsinki as are the Delta Rhythm Boys. There's the fantastic tale which concerns the popular tale vocalists wife who is rumored to be facing an arm Imputation.

Cancer brought on by an auto accident' a' few fcVSsrs back is given as the reason With "Smart Affairs" A v. i i a.1 i.i i i ine local scene tor tne present tne dovs woo Keep up ah the chorines have switched their affections to the Uordanettes" But Jimmy Richardson felt it was a smart fair to bet Joe Louis 300 to 1 that he would stick strictly union business until May 1. Hehas a second bet which hill carry him through June 1 but he's taking no odds after htdate "Shuffle Along," which got off to a slow vix office start in. New Haven is hitting its stride in Philly Quakertown critics raved, with special orchids for elores Martin and Thelma Carpenter The boys got to kher for a testimonial dinner at Gasner's restaurant last eek in honor of popular Sol Johnson's appointment as a Jeputy Commissioner of the State Liquor Authority. Hazel Scott and Billy Eckstina may do a musical next fall with oodles of backing But Fred iO'Xeal hasn't been so lucky with his play.

"The Gentle oiks," He is now busy giving back $27,000 to prospective Jbackers after producer John Golden managed to ret nghts to tho opus during a lapse in the option. Canada lee ana bay Bainter had been set for tne IT Weal pro duction Also on the dramatic scene Is the happy sal mi to if. by twelve representatives of various actors croups for tne re opening of the National Theatre there. 7oed since 1946 because of an Equity ruling which arced its members from appearing in biased theatres. he capital's onlv lecit theatre is showmzr "Call Me radam" to an unseeregated audience.

Belyine the charge that Washington wouldn't support such a policy, the show has been sold out for four weeks. I Joe Medlin is denying the Jet report which has him a his wire on the veree of sDlittmz! Accordine to nun ey haven't even had a cross word, and Decca, which holds is recording contract, does not care for the adverse puh city at all! Reports from Chicago have the divorce ill enndinff rapidly with the Bill Grahams set for the rtirliest date and the Eddie Mallorys set for a later in the dimmer aecree And now aoout tne bar i owner wue no is threatening to leave him because she finds more rest in female companionship? Under the guidance i Lou Swarz the Hotel Theresa turned over its Skviine oom to its ten year employes last Wednesday night f'liliam Marshall is set for a series of one act plays upon return from Haiti as one of the stars of Twentieth eiiury Bailey." Willie Bryant who has been absent from the stage or four years makes his return on the theatre scene May 3 at tne Howard Theatre in Washington where ho will head a show which features Al Hlbbler. George Klrbv. a McGriff. The Heavenhr Father" eirL and the or chestras of Jimmv Tvler and Chrin Powell The Three peppers are currently at the Capitol Lounge In Chicago ine BiU Dais trio journeys to Grace's little Belmont pub iir Atlantic City overjhe week end to help her cele ie her second year of broadcasting over VVFrti on Mcfl Pier But it was a bigger jaunt which took the n'rrss comnlete with nnlift tmnort from Harlem's Tneresa potel to EdgehiU's new Top Hat Bar in the came town.

Tony Vance is doing the book for a Hollywood musical toch will have sonestress Debbie Andrews in the lead and py feature Dots Johnson in the male top spot. Budgeted II S65.000 the opus is scheduled for a San Francisco then a trip to Broadway New York station MB and its personnel continue to make news. Their re padcast of Eleanor Roosevelt's and Ralph Bunche's recent cresses were the most rfteent evidences of the hisrh aims thepibneerinef' sfatioiv Meanwhile Phil Gordon of their was th'i mest the Jaxz Association of Citv ollege. Jazz minded students pelted him with Queries in Fppsn forum session The Police Athletic League came a real treat with the anDearance of Jackie Robinson. By Robinson and Joe Pi Maggio at the opening of Fox's tv ni ot st.

Louis" last week. The sports stars handed candy and peanuts to 4,200 youngsters on hand to see fzzy Dean story. William tVaVflM NnrlA the mle of Pbrev in the Vinn Hvia nwuliiAflAii nf "PWiVtrv unil TlH tvhfeh will rr ri II II here and abroad after an opening in Texas. Comic Eifnmie Rogers may garner the role of "Sportin' life" "ich brought fame to Avon Long the last time this one' pnt around Also moving into the category of a mod classic is "Member of the Wedding" wwca nas istnei aters in Rrnnlrlvn fltMA nltrfits ffct ftta after a SS n.v. 12,000 mile coast to coast tour John Hammond a real tribute to trnmpetmsn Cootie Wullama In the ttent Donmlmif a im with fSoedmsa Cam gnd rates Williams with the greatest then e4ds: "Amerl 8 nost naturally lifted trnmnet clayer has been reduced minor attraction one ot tne real trajrecies me ISlft Kmc invr.n IT.UvDHkiAti'k rMnn fit 1USC bUKinft nviieged students of the Vlrrfn Islands has arrsn ced an rWessivn liniunn mnaeir ihfr tnchca next Pearl Bailev will he Oueea of tew York University's prom a soon dte.

Mav 28 will find ner onenmff ai Je En Rnu is ftrettv eicited a date with a plane tila Saturday arid the wonders oy mY premiere vohfoh win Rowd awav from 2091 avenue till next rfeftdlirift PORT AU PKINCE, Haiti With the Bepufcllc of Haiti cooperating Ja every (aspect of thq occasion, Twentieth Century Fox premiered Its film, "Lydia peror of Haiti. Tuesday's activity was devoted to sist seeing In Port au Prince, topped off by Clsser grFta'; by American Ambassador Howard K. Travers. Among those feted were WlHIam IlarshaH, whera performance of De Lawd In 'Green Ptaterea' last jtzr brought him to the attention of film mosuls and earnred nere this week In a setting or color and excitement. WML sixty Jeading American newspapermen end the stars of the fimrtlown to the Island for the event, a four day festival was begun, With the group being welcomed by a squadron of Haitian fighter planes escorted their Pan American "Lydia here.

llayor vNelaton Camille officially proclaimed the "Lydia Bailey" holiday period in cereia onies at the Port an Prince City HalL An official dinner and visits to the city's colorful night clubs rounded out the first day's program. Sunday, proclaimed "Lydia Bailey Day" throughout Courier S1.6 'toed a reception by President Paul ZXag lolre. This event was followed by the film's premiere with an mvlted audience of dignitaries. The premier tti followed by a formal ball for the entire traveling party, top Government officials and leading society figures it fey of.the "Lydia Bailey Junket was high Ughted bV a sight seeing trip to Cap Haitien and the wefld. tamoua Citadel, refuge' of Henry Chrlstopha, first em him the role of King Dick in this film, and other stars cf MSfiGats and Gossip tne film.

Based oil the novel by Kenneth Bobcrts, "Lya Bailey tellrof the ttruggle of the TTtltisrs for thdr: freedom early In the list century with an impressive cast r4 of Negro performers. 'T Irzy Bbwe and George S. Schuyler. represented the i Courier in the press contingent which made the tt trip. NEW YORK" OTHave you heard the story about cnzeiiznier aaa me iaayi seems ne didn't limit Ala ortner ne uiougat to oe ma own was doing a utue extra juricuiar snauow opxmg.

anouxer leuows corner YMe Marshall, who's been a backstasre electrician at the Lollo almost from Its beginning, has given up his theatre ve Schuyler Heps af Fete 13 jpalphine Moore decided the going was too rough in Gotham La headed for L. A. last week Members of the nress a mm TOPS AtONG MARQUEE ROW Mary Elizabeth Vroman, 26. was an honored guast at Studios (laff photo) last waak on tha occasion of her being 'jiamed an associate, member of the Screen Writers Guild, thus making her the first woman of her race to become affiliated with this organize jtfon. Miss Vroman, a third grade teacher from Montgomery, will act as consultant tor the production of her prize winning play, "See How They Run," which was pub Earl Hines Switches From Big Band to a Combo, Heads West NEW YORK Earl nines, who added ildemen enough to bring him to big band size for a week In St.

Louis, resumed his oombo status this week and left for a tour of California. The famed pianist is also expected to sign shortly, with RCA Victor records for his future waxlngs. nines formerly was a mainstay of Victor's Bluebird subsidiary. During this period, he recorded many of the hits in the 1940's which brought Billy Eckstthe to national fame as the band's vocalist. fech to Zvtzimf Twist in Muriel A.

Concert sn lns3Yation Yhich Wins Praise LOS ANGELES Singing star Muriel Rahn, in concert at Philharmonic Auditorium here last week, created great critical inter est with a program which moved from Bach to Broadway classics. The concert, theatre and opera star presented traditional Bongs by Bach, Handel, Brahms and other masters in the first half of her program and in the last half. departed from the usual concert repertoire to sing Broadway classics. Among this latter group were songs from Street Scene," "Fi nian's Rainbow," "Carmen Jones" and "The Barrier." Miss Rahn starred on Broadway in the latter two. Although Miss Rahn's appear ance: gamed general critical acclaim there was a difference of opinion about the unorthodox program.

These ranged from the opinion of Mildred Norton, critic of the Los Angeles Daily News, who said the star had courage and had brought "fresh and grate ful reinforcements to the battle weary concert repertoire." Patterson Greene of the Examiner, however, remained unimpressed by the "Broadway Classics." He said, "The best items I heard were the Brahms, in which the soprano achieved rich expressiveness." return to the United States to fulfill an engagement at Ciro's night club here, Josephine Baker was named the temporary head of the World Anti Racial Discrimination Association In Mexico City. Spearheaded by the international star, the group was organized at a mass meeting to aid the Undernourished Children's Society, and will have headquarters In Mexico City with branches in the United States, Cuba, Guatemala, El and South Africa. A branch in the Far East is being considered to combat discrimination against the cnil dren of U. S. armed servicemen, the Orientals being accused of discrimination.

"If we all have the same blood and as we all must die, there Is no reason whatsoever for di RCA Victor Excited Over Belafonte Wax NEW YORK It's a sure that the SRO sign will be out on local record shops when Harry1 Belalonte's debut discing hits town. Harry, a former actor turned singer, emotes through two RCA Victor performances this week that should rate four stars with any critic After several years of acting and jazz singing, Harry changed his style, and recently scored a smash success at New York's Village Vaaguard," where he starred as a Jolk specialist Born in New York City, and a five year resident of the West Indies, Harry's experience has perfectly equipped him to under' stand and deliver the folk idiom. His training as an actor he spent some years with the Ameri can Negro Theatre, and appeared bet.with the Theatre Guild shows itself to toD advantage in his first RCA Victor platter, pairing Roving." Topside details the We ol a reamer who's forever attracted by the "chlmineVs" comforting smoke, and Harry's high, husky voice gives lt a meaning su its own. "A Rovina is an old and tradl tionai folk ballad in slow tempo that Harry delivers in sincere and attractive fashion, full of the kind of exnression that's made him such a hit. Accompaniment by Hugo Win terhalter's orchestra and chorus adds greatly to the platter's appeal, with Harry's new sounding voice, plus understanding Style, paving the way for numerous curtain calls.

mmmm yHj.Wl f' it ,4: s. kJS "A SOMETHING NEW Roy Johnson, bassist with the Lionel Hampton orchestra, is shown with the Fender Contrabass, the new electric that lends a heavier sound to the great rhythm section. 'Johnson is one of the first musicians to play this instrument which is expected to replace the rather cumbersome bass violin, so popular with modern dance bands. Jo Baker Heads Group Against Bias in Mexico LPS ANGELES Prior to her crimination; therefore. It is best for all that we all regard each other as brothers," said Miss Baker at the tree ting.

Miss Baker's two week engage ment at Clro follows a record four week run at the Rumba Ca sino, one of Mexico City's newest and most lavish bistros. ft a' lished in the Ladies Home Journal last year and whieh garnered Miss Vroman a Christopher Award. Left to right are William Ludwig, SWG Studio chairman; Miss Vroman. Sol Raiding and Emmet Lavery. Center, photo: Tatum's internationally recognized talents are.

another feature of the "Piano Parade." The extraordinary Tatum will offer his contrasting fazz rhythms with "Slam Stewart and Everett Barks dale In tne backgorund during the long schedule of the pack xr" Lionel Hampton Features Unusual New Instrument NEW YORK Lionel Hampton, always on the look see for some thing new in the way of modern sound, has given a heavier, fuller tone to his tremendous orches tra with the introduction of the Fender Bass, a new electronic instrument destined to replace the popular bass. Roy Johnson, Hampton's top ranked bassist, becomes the first member of a big band to play the instrument developed In California by a Fullerton instru ment company. Johnson, who halls from Kan sas City, discovered the Instru ment while listening to a small trio In a California night club last falL me instrument looks nice a freakish conception of an electric guitar. It Is played somewhat like a guitar although it is strummed instead of plucked. Roy, although having just ac quired the instrument in Novem ber, is already experimenting with new tonal effects.

Although the Instrument can not be bowed like the bass violin, which it re places, a bowing effect can be created through certain fingering techniques. Another new addition to the great Hampton rhythm section is the bongo played by Tsauro Hernandes, handsome importa tion from Havana, Cuba. Hernandez Joins the section 3 WALK IN TNE Uai PCACf IS TBS VALLEY 1. TUtf OUR fATHia BUnO Boyi SOB WIUTEKI CARE Gay BLfUra THESE AN llll WW bwwijw I'M SZAUD flotool HonMeteen NOW I COT OVER Clara Ware vm aerri wmi iimm A OOLDIER'S OLEA rUfrUu EEARCN ME. LORD ere.

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They will stay abroad long enough to bring rhythm to Finland during the Olympic Games. Left to right, the Delta Rhythm Boys are. Traverse Crawford, Carl Jones. Cliff Holland, Lee Gayne and Rene De Knight. Steve Ellis to Describe Salas Carter Title Bout May 14 LOS ANGELES Steve Ellis win be at the CES Television microphone when Laoro Salarf of Hollywood, Calif, attempts to selxe the Irirhtwctxht boxing crown from champion hxsny Carter of New York In their 15 roond championship Pabsi Blue Bibbon Boat, broadcast exclusively over CSS Television and CBS Radio from the Los Angeles Olympic Auditorium, Wednesday, May 1L beginning at 10 P.

M. (EST). Jack Drees will handle the blow by blow description, and Braven Dyer of the Los Angeles Times win air the color con mentary for CBS Badlo. Casey Finds mk Sccre to Oa Trfcs PbtcgrephtT NEW YORK Casey of the Morning Express, played by Dar ren McGavln, has A Score to. Settle" cn behalf of an innocent man accused of murder, on "Crime Photographer" Thursday, May 15V (CBS TV, 10:30 to 11 P.

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