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University Daily Kansan Friday, Oct. 28, 1960
Opera Company Singer To Star in 'Happy Fella'
The leading baritone for the New York City Center Opera Co. will play the leading role of "Tony" in the University Theatre production of "Most Happy Fella" on Nov. 7, 8, 9 and 12.
Norman Atkins arrived Sunday to begin rehearsals. He said his acceptance of the role entails more than financial interest.
"I HAVE PLAYED the lead role in the play more than 150 times. I had the lead in the revival at City Center in New York which was directed by Frank Loesser. This production of the play won more acclaim than the showing on Broadway." Mr. Atkins said.
Norman Atkins—Star of "Most Happy Fella"
Mr. Atkins said he has a "proprietary" interest in the role of Tony and wants to play it whenever possible.
He also has sung at the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, Philadelphia Symphony, Cleveland Symphony, Hollywood Bowl and Grant Park in Chicago.
Last year Mr. Atkins appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show, Hallmark Hall of Fame and the NBC-TV Opera Hour. He played the lead in Prokofiev's "War and Peace," "Salome" and Poulenc's "The Carmelites." He will return to New York City immediately after his performances here to play the part of Tosca in a Broadway Opera.
He commended the cast on their sincerity and enthusiasm in rehearsals. He said the play is a show of energy and love and when it is performed at full energy magic happens.
THIS IS the second time Mr. Atkins has appeared in a university production. Ten years ago he played his first full opera at Bob Jones College in Greenville, S.C.
LINDALE, Tex. —(UPI) — Lindale school officials have found the way to stretch tax dollars. They have a brand new do-it-yourself elementary school.
School Officials Stretch Dollars
And it will be almost filled by 1,225 students.
Last year, the school board was faced with increased enrollment and growing classroom shortages. So, the board bought a site and began casting around for bids.
"They were all too high, so the board decided it would be the contractor and build the school," a spokesman said.
The board found the ways and means to cut corners on construction costs. Today, the new school is up.
In addition, the board has under construction a 50 by 100 feet cafeteria and a new band hall.
The entire project, including all the furniture, equipment and the cost of the school site, hasn't cost the taxpayers of the district an additional dime.
The total bill comes to approximately $150,000, just a few dollars more than the low bid the board received on construction of the elementary school alone.
Bi-Lingual Campaign
WINOOSKI, Vt. —(UPI)—Democratic gubernatorial candidate Russell F. Niquette is campaigning on a bi-lingual platform. He discusses the state's problems in English and French.
Art Exhibition Opens Sunday
Ninety-four drawings valued at more than $40,000 representing the work of Pissarro, Klee, Henry Moore and Matisse will be displayed in a sales exhibition opening Sunday at the Nelson Gallery of Art in Kansas City. The drawings were selected from dealers in New York and Chicago and are being sponsored by the Friends of Art, a nonprofit organization.
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first university group which nas attempted 'Most Happy Fella'. It is a difficult musical drama to present successfully and the students show great ambition in their undertaking of the play." Mr. Atkins said.
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Design Show Opens Sunday
The Seventh Annual Kansas Design Craftsman show will open its exhibit at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Kansas Union lounge.
The exhibit, featuring work in ceramics, sculpture, silver-smithing, jewelry, furniture, and woven and printed textiles, will continue until November 19. It includes the work of some of the outstanding craftsmen and sculptors in the country.
The announcement of awards for the best work will be made Sunday
Rock and Roll Hater Finds Kindred Soul
DALLAS — (UPI) — E. P. Haney couldn't care less if some people consider him square. He hates rock and roll music.
So he became a bit unhappy yesterday when a station which features nothing but this type of music overrode the frequency of a station of his choice.
He called the offending station. A young woman answered.
"Can't you do something about this?" Haney asked. "You're drifting over on the other frequency, and I just can't stand that howling."
"Man," the young lady replied. "How'd you like to have to work out here?"
SAN ANTONIO, Tex. — (UPI) — More than a century after the fall of the Alamo, a new Davy Crockett is on military duty in San Antonio. The second Crockett, whose great-great-great-grandfather was a brother of the original Crockett, is doing a tour of duty at Brooke Army Medical Center.
Crockett Serves Again
But No Maverick
PORT ARTHUR. Tex. — (UPI) — The police blotter recently read as if it was lawman's day in Port Arthur. Among those booked for drunkenness were Houston Copper and Houston Marshall.
Inferiors revolt in order that they may be equal, and equals that they may be superior. Such is the state of mind which creates revolutions. Aristotle
Parade Promotes Voter Registration
A color guard, band, the Pi Kappa Alpha fire engine and sign carriers paraded down Massachusetts Street last night in the "get out the vote" project of the Lawrence Javcees.
The Jaycees have a parade on the eve of the end of registration for every general election.
"We hope the parade was a reminder to people who have not registered to do so before 10 p.m. today," Don Cross, chairman of the parade, said.
The Jaycees were satisfied with the response of the crowd watching the parade, he said. ___
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