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Dial 722-4600 for a WANT AD Taker EVENING TIMES, CUMBERLAND, SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 1963 FIVE Brad Dexter Likes Minor Film Roles HOLLYWOOD (UPI)- Be character actor and stick around in movies for years, or become aj leading man and prepare to spend your latter years selling real eslale. That is the code of character actor Brad Dexter. Dexter has the kind of face movie-goers recognize but can't connect with his name. This facility keeps Dexter working. "J've never played a romantic lead in' my the handsome performer said, "although I've portrayed romantic heavies.

"I have also specialized in villains and character roles. Lead- ins men the big stars know I don't compete or detract from them. They don't mind liavingj me in the cast once they realize liave nothing to worry about from me." Stardom Nothing Less Dexter had a shot at playing heroes when his career tnst brought him to Hollywood, but he passed it up in favor of professional longevity. "Very few young actors are willing to settle for character roles," he went on. "They get their egos going for them and they won't settle for anything less than stardom.

"Once they've chose romantic, leads it is almost impossible for! them to switch over to character 1 parts that would keep working in the business. Fredericj I March and Spencer Tracy are.JLo the only two big romantic leads who successfully turned to character roles." Dexter is willing to bet that none of today's loading men will be around in 10 years. Jack Webb Is Running Warner Lot SHOW STOPPER Ann-Margret, the serene, clear-eyed beauty at becomes the hip- swinging, sultry-voiced character at right as she really lets go in song and dance numbers that stop and steal shows. The hair-raising dance sequence, right, is the "A Lot of Livin' to Do" number from the film, "Bye Bye Birdie" her latest theft. Disneyland For Tokyo "But character men go on forever," he said.

"People like Hans Conned continue working long after the top-billing boys are forgotten. Such stars as Chester Morris and John Boles disappear when they arc seen too often." A long-time bachelor, Dexter has appeared in scores of motion pictures and television shows, frequently getting killed off or severely pummeJed by the leading man. Not Marquee Conscious Off-screen he is uncharacteristically pleasant and easy-going. "I'm not interested in seeing my name above the title," Brad grinned, "and I never ask for a percentage of a picture. By BOB THOMAS AP Movie-Television Writer HOLLYWOOD (AP) Around the lots in 80 dots (don't count them.

Walt Disney makes his first trip to the Orient in October. He'll discuss plans for the Disneyland outpost he'il build near Tokyo and hopes to see Japan as a tourist. He's one of Japan's favorite figures. Perry Como is in town to discuss his next season's television series. He'll do only six shows; Revue will fill the rest with anthologies.

Como visited the "Twilight of Honor" set to meet intern-crooner Dear Abby By Abigail Van Buren DEAR ABBY: I have followed your column for years and have quietly applauded your advice to teenagers. In raising my own daughter, 1 went through all the normal trials and tribulations. Half the time I had a deep sense of fail- sister-in-law has no business putting you on the spot. Confidential to Lena: To re mind your husband not to lift those heavy tool boxes, label them his and hernia. Richard Chamberlain.

Como's analysis of the young doc's vocal talent: "He sings better than I operate." Leave it to Cliff Robertson to play both sides of the street. After portraying John F. Kennedy ii "PT 109," he's considering the ure. Our daughter is now married and lives 800 miles away. We correspond regularly.

Her last letter made me so happy I winl to share part of its contents with you. You may publish it to let other parents know that the long hard fight they put up to raise good children is well worth the effort: "Dear Mama: Since 1 have been married, and now that I am approaching parenthood, I've done a lot of thinking. To you and Daddy I want to say 'thank you'. I don't believe any child ever really appreciates its parents while they For a personal, unpublished answer to your letter, write ABBY, Box 33G5, Beverly Hills, Calif. (McNaught Syndicate.

Inc.) By JOSEPH FINN1GAN HOLLYWOOD (UPI) Jack Webb, whose "Dragnet" show reached around the world and was telecast for seven years, is moving behind the cameras and letting somebody else solve video's crimes. As "Sgt. Friday," the cop with a low pitched voice, Webb became one of television's first whodunit stars. Others came along to imitate- "Friday," but roost of failed. After his long "Dragnet" run.

Webb went into feature motion pictures arid also produced other television series, including "G.E True," which is going off the air this season. Webb was hired recently for a top Hollywood job, head of tele vision production at Warner Bros Studio. That studio had been one the most successful television pro ducers in Hollywood. Webb took over the production reins afte most of Warner's shows canceled. Predicts Better Days "I am buying a great deal Warner Bros, stock," said Webb predicting better days for th studio.

Webb is working on severa productions for the i Bette Davis playing law Hunter as Sam Hous-j ton's son, Troy Donohue and Con-j "ie Stevens portraying a husband! nd wife, and another series co- tarring George Burns and Doro- riy Provine. Jack also is planning a series ased on Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck's book, "Travels with lharley in Search of America," about the author's nationwide tour 1 vith his poodle "Charley." Jacoby on Bridge Try Three-Suit Double Squeeze BV OSWALD JACOBY Newspaper Enterprise Assn. Victor Mitchel of New York one of our most resourceful ummy players which may ex- lain why his partner sitting Norh took him all the way to six o-trump after Vic responded two lO-trump to North's spade open- ng. Still the contract is not too bad as there are eleven easy tricks or declarer to gather in and if diamonds break, the twelfth is here also. Vic won the first spade with dummy's jack and led a diamond his kjng.

He returned a dia mond arid if he had been looking at all the cards he could hav made the hand by simply play ng low from dummy, but Vic went up with the jack. East won and led back the queen of hearts Vic won in dummy and ran off the rest of the spade suit. The discards from his hand were a diamond, heart and club while East dropped two hearts and a club West simply discarded a heart. Vic led a heart to his king and West had to throw a club to hang Challenge To Hope In New Series By BOB THOMAS HOLLYWOOD look at this way," said Bob Hope over a 3:30 p.m. breakfast of bacon, oast and marmalade.

"I've been on television for 13 years doing same thing. It's time I had a change." He was talking about his rea- ions for undertaking a weekly Bob Hope Show next of his regular variety shows, two "book" shows (musicals or comedies with plot), and the rest an anthology which he would host. During his 13 years of specials. Hope has been defeated in the ratings only once (this season by the upstart "Beverly So why would he want to venture into the weekly rat race? The answer would -seem to be connected with Hope's fondness for cool, green cash. "No, it doesn't make that much difference," he corrected.

"I'm doing it mainly for give me a new challenge, a new i. uit vii j.iJiii-'v.oiAi.iuii come the long run in playing! generally considered'a pattern of the type of roles that are given arH AT Nivnn to me. When you get into thisj Do n'l congratulate Bob Hope on business you. have to think lis 60lh Ma 26. Dolores wanted to what you ss be doing 20 years give him a ig partv; ne said fol from now." Dexter.

consistent in-i ro i "The Best Man" that are under the same roof. First, I want to thank you for being a good husband and wife to each other. Mom, by just being you, you taught me so much about being a good wife without saying a word. If I can be just half the mother to my children as you were to me, I'll be I mean all the love and attention, and even ail the "hounding" you did when you thought it necessary to get after me about brushing my teeth, practicing the tions about "Bj.e Bye Birdie." He piano, and going lo church fel- wishes they had stuck to ship. For right jget it, Shelley Winters' is no fan renowned lady's of hor fijm Thc Balconv." Hollywood recently com- iHer lame nt: "I did it because I Sun" thought it wou i be ant j- wa but bg pros eted Kings of Ine United Artists Yul Brynner starred in the nl male a ab Ut i Des Ue its box office success, ua JJUA uiiiut: whjch of me two men, Brynner, Dick Van Dyke has his roserva- or Dexter, will still be popping 1 up on the screen 20 years in the i lanca LUCY uciu LU uiu 1" 0 hi A posltu he original Broadway version.

He had from wrong, for teaching me to C3nt make four days.off from his television love and to share. And for giving any guarantees for Brynner. spHp Hn0 Mnru Pnn me faith when everything seemed lost. I thank you with all my heart. I love both you and Daddy very, very much." That's it, Abby.

Can you blame me for being- Your Horoscope NEW four days, off from his television series before starting "Mary Poppins," hurries right back to TV when the Disney film finishes. "The Beverly Plillbillies" are picking up lots of change with in- person appearances this summer, ibut not as the Beverly Hillbillies. handle is disputed by a coun- try-music combo that used it here A PROUD MAMA DEAR PROUD: Certainly not. And the pride you i feel at this moment is well de- Big laugh at the Writers Guild: Congratulations! costumed couple re-, clining on an Egyptian couch in: DEAR ABBY: a wild embrace as bored movie; The girls in my department got workers look on. Assistant director; together and gave our foreman a and says: "Miss birthday party for his IMr.

Burton, you're wanted on the; 50th birthday. We had a birthday cake and all pitched in to buy him a wallet. After we sang "Happy Birthday" we lined up to give him kiss. When it was my turn, 1 offered him my cheek. He said he didn't want that kind of a kiss from me.

Abby, lie is a 1 grandfather and I am only 19, and I wouldn't think of kissing him on the lips. Now every time i he sees me he kiddingly tells me "owe" him a kiss and he makes a grab for me. I feel so self-conscious around him I find myself dodging him. Am I being childish? How can I keep him in his new make doors weather THRESHOLD place? OLD-FASHIONED DEAR OLD-FASHIONED: You can keep him in his place by "kiddingly" calling him "Grandpa." I don't think you're being think you're being wise. Look in the section In which you birthday comes and find what your outlook is, according to the stars.

FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 1963 MARCH 21 to APRIL 20 to spend some time in associntion wit people of high-minded convictions, neigh borly interests, sturdy, idealistic nature This will put you in the right tram of mind for a busy week ahead. APHIL 21 to MAY 11 aspect excellent. Round up friends reading, or whatever worth-while yo planned, for a truly enjoyable day. Tak heart in the future. There are soo things ill the offing.

MAY to JUNE 21 cury ravoi'able. Ascertain your goo points, pick out faults to be corrcctet You are quick, keen; these gifts do a lot of sotxl now. if ably deployed JUKE 22 to JULY 23 efforts of the past weeks for an overa glimpse of your progress. A scare needed to dig up the real situations Pressing problems? Study carefully, the strive. JULY 24 to AUGUST 23 solution to a problem is considered the majority to be in interes give it the extra boost of our impelling sprightly nature.

As a chtoser. you ca wiuld potent influence. AUGUST 24 lo SEPTEMBER 23 (Vir not he overly concerned wit setbacks, opposition. Taken philosoph cally (and you surely can do this), the can be teachers, stabilizers. Perform i your innately befitting hap pily! SEPTEMBER 24 to "C70BER 2 rise with nsing incen five and effort.

Plan accordingly for th coming week. Meanwhile, Rive this day'si obligations their due. Stress make use of proffered, sound aid. OCTOBER 24 to NOVEMBER 22 aspects! Advance ideas that contribute to the total' good. Express yourself lucidly, gently hut definitely.

Leave no room for misunderstandings, clnubt. NOVEMBER 23 to DECEMBER II 'nfluencns frnm your Jupiter. You may have to do some advisedly, considering others' feelings and leanings. Contemplate awhile. DECEM13ER 22 to JANUARY 20 (Capricorn) The position of Saturn suggests prurience, deliberating well before starting, and carrying out, any matter- Don't toss up the coin nor decide in a haphazard way ns some will.

Be painstaking. AND cheery! JANUARY 21 to FERRUARY 19 your stand (providing you made it after careful study) with tangible, concrete action. Advance children's, oldsters', civic interests. There is so much YOU can do! FEBRUARY 20 to MARCH 20 (Pisces) action called for. But do not ho hasty.

Ignore past irritations. Clear Ihe mind for thoughts of future plea sant work, enjoyment. YOU RORN TODAY arc endowed with a receptive, agile mind; may seem dual naturcd. This is the result of your talent for secins far ahead anrt heine able to make changes in decisions and action on a moment's notice. Your versatility outstanding: also generosity, sclf-sacrifirc, owr-activity, and scattering of energies.

Consolidate your forces, pinpoint them toward a goal your talents. Yon arc smart in handling tin- None of these shows star Webb. There's little chance that he'll produce any which will. For the ime being at least, he's through acting. "I haven't the slightest he said.

"I've always said had my share of exposure and now it's time for me to step aside. I've come full circle in the ndustry and now I can function as a catalyst. Got Lucky "I was an itinerant radio actor and got lucky. Now I can give others an opportunity. I think it makes a great deal more sense "or me to devote all my time to being here," he said.

"I enjoyed acting but I was no threat to Gregory Peck or Jack Lernmon. I never considered myself that way. I was not enamored with acting. I inherited it." Webb, who made 278 "Dragnet' films plus hundreds of radio pro ductions of the series, has a tough job. He must take Warner once a top television film maker, back to a position of dominance.

He is attempting to do this by surrounding himself with established writers, directors, producers and actors. "It's fun and WEST 4,7632 4 10 875 Q83 NORTH 1 AKJ98 A 10 4 QJ64 4 A 10 EAST 454 VQJ954 4A9 SOUTH (D) 4 K32 KQ72 No one vulnerable Sooth West North Eaci Pass Pass 1 4 Pass 2 N.T. Pass 3 Pass 3N.T. Pass 4 N.T, Pass 5 Pass 5 Pass 5 4 Pass 6 N.T. Pass Pass Pass Opening 7 Today's Almanac By United Press International Today is Saturday, June the 52nd day of 1963 vith 213 to ollow.

The moon is approaching ita ull phase. The morning stars are Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. The evening star is Mars. On tliis day in history: In 1812, President James Madison advised Congress that a second war with Great Britain was nevitable. In 1881, officials of the U.S.

vlilitary Academy at West Point, M.Y., announced that cadets would no longer be allowed to use tobacco. In 1944, the siesta was abolished in Mexico. In 1958, Charles de Gaulle was chosen premier of France. limension. It puts me into a dif erent field, and I think I can ome good there.

"I'm really serious about get ing some shows of quality in th anthologies There is a and 1 want to use it. Since this vill be the Bob Hope Show, I'll lave a hand in determining what will be -on it. I want it to be good." A thought for the socialist Karl Marx said: "The ruling ideas of each age have ever been the ideas of its ruling we're going to do lot of talent around NOW 1 THEATRE Continuous Showing From Noon Gala-Holiday Thrill-Show! Saa it From The Beginning The most Bizarre Murder Mystery ever NOW Open Today 11:45 Feature At JOANNE RICHARD jn two diamonds. Now Vic played a club back to dummy's ace and cashed the queen of diamonds. East had to throw another club, Vic let go his last heart and made the last two tricks with the king and nine of clubs.

Simple for Vic or for anyone else who knows how to manipulate a three-suit double squeeze The bidding has been: East Somth West North 3 Pass 4 Pass a challenge to take something and build it up," You, South, hold: 7 4 2 What do you do? A Doable. They might make it against TOO, bmt yon can't bother a boo I such possibilities as you may well the hand two or three TODAY'S QUESTION Again you pass over the three heart bid. West passes and your said Webb. And he might just doj partner bids four hearts. What it.

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