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50 VAUDEVILLE US&tETf Wednesday, June 28, 1967 Blame Unfavorable Publicity' in Natl Mags for Bahama Casino's Shuttering Freeport G.B.I., June 27. Too much unfavorable publicity In national magazines and a huge tax increase were blamed for shut- tering Friday (30) of the Monte Carlo Casino, located in the Lu- oayan Beach Hotel. No decision has beeti made yet as to whether casino stays shut. But Keith Gonsalves, prexy of Bahamas Amusement Ltd., which owns the spot, said "the decision to reopen next season will depend on economic factors." El Casino, more lavish of company's two casinos, which opened Jan. 1, stays open, currently catering mainly to heavy weekend play from Miami. New Lynden Pindling govern- ment recently upped taxes on Bahamas Amusement to $1,000,000 per annum, retroactive to Jan. 1, topping by a whopping margin the former $280,000 bite. Gonsalve* said a reopening depends upon "the government's determination of a 1968 tax structure." |n' Nas- sau, *he sland chalitfa iapi'taH, Premier Pindling was unavailable for continent. Freeport and her gambling in- terests, particularly tieins with the so called Bay Street Boys of Nas- sau and their former iron clad control of the island's business, were examined in the glare of sur- gical room lighting this year by extensive articles in both Life and the Saturday Evening Post. Both publications cited mob con- nections between the island oper- ation and some of the U.S. mob's top men, even detailing trips to Miami with the skim off money. "We were perhaps two years too early in the establishment of a second Freeport casino," Gonsalves added. "We have never looked on gambling as anything but a means to stimulate tourism and of new , hotels (to) accommodate tourists. If we were in error, it occurred because we have been dedicated to rapid development of the Grand Bahama Island economy which de- pends so substantially on tourism and guest facilities. "Any profit has been a virtual Impossibility due to the subsidies we have been providing to airline and hotel companies.. .As a result, our casinos have been able to operate because of our ability to borrow funds from the Grand Bahama Development Co.- and commercial banks. "Neither of these sources now finds it possible to continue this program in face of accelerated costs of casino operation." After U.S. magazines blew the lid Off, She entire gambling situa- tion cams under minute scrutiny of the Royal Commission in Nassau in April. After nearly a month and 5,000 pages of testimony, which probed American money behind the casinos, the commission re- cessed. It scheduled additional hearings in August, planning to call Sir Stafford Sands, called the most influential man in the Bahamas during the pre-Pindling years. Wit- nesses told the commission Sands received $1,300,000 for his legal services. Latest reports say Sir Stafford, perhaps fearful of a queen's checkmate, has moved to Spain. 5 Roman Chansonniers Turn Showboat Ops For A Mediterranean Tour Rome, June 27. A group of Roman chansonniers have rigged what is probably Italy's first showboat and will steam it up the Mediterranean coast from Capri to San Tropez during July and August. Members of the group—Oreste Lionello, Claudia Caminito, Gabri- ella Gazzolo, Pino Caruso and pianist Pino Roccon, have been suc- cessfully performing in Rome un- der the shingle "II Bagaglino"— a small cabaret in the ancient part of the town. Their showboat, with a deck ca- pacity for 450 spectators, will also visit Anzio, Positano, Ischia, Fiumi- cino, Fregene, Santa Marinella, Porto Ercole, Elba, Viareggio, Ra- pallo, Santa Margherita, Portofino, San Remo, Villefranche and Monte Carlo, with a closing curtain whistle late August at San Tropez. Showboat will also accommodate 20 tour passengers, for whom the bagaglino chansonniers are plan- ning a separate program Hawaii's Maui Island A Roadshow Version Of Waikiki Talent-Wise Honolulu, June 27. Once-sleepy Maui island, in the midst of a rash of hotel and resort construction, is turning into a smaller version of Waikiki as far as entertainment is concerned. At least a dozen rooms are offering entertainment of diversified types, with Hawaiian tempos emphasized. Buddy Fo & his Group has opened what is described as a long- term engagement at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel. Nelson Kaikiki, "King of the Ukulele," is currently with his combo at the Royal Lahaina Hotel. The Maui Hotel Serenaders are featured at the newly-opened Hil- ton Hale Kaanapali, a 254-unit luxury facility. There's nightly entertainment at Hotel Iao Needle, dancing under the stars at the Banyan Inn, Laha- ina, hula programs nightly at the Maui Palms Hotel, the Gil Han- aike Trio in the Wailuku Hotel's Sky Room—and western music Saturday nights at Club Rodeo, Makawao. Maui island is about 100 miles southeast of Honolulu. GOV. VETOES EXTENSION OF TEX. CAFES' CURFEW Austin, Tex., June 27. Gov. John Connally last week vetoed House Bill 1164 which would have extended the curfew hours for the consumption of li- quor on weekdays for two hours and one hour on Saturday nights. Nightclub owners throughout Texas were looking forward to passage of the bill which would have gone Into effect Sept. 1 if the governor had not vetoed it. A curfew extension would mean longer hours of operation for cafes, with added hours for en- tertainers. The bill, Connally'said, had a conflict that might let private clubs escape without any curfew at all. Operators of private clubs criticized the veto. Most legisla- tors also expressed a concern over possible ill effects of the veto on biz in general, tourism and future convention trade. Hughes Acquires Big Krupp Ranch Las Vegas, June 27. Howard Hughes has purchased the sprawling Krupp Ranch lo- cated about 25 miles west of Las Vegas, it was revealed Thursday (22). It marked the second major in- vestment in Southern Nevada with- in six months by Hughes. In March, he purchased the Desert Inn hotel on the Las Vegas Strip for an estimated $13,250,000. He moved into the gambling resort last November and remains secluded in a ninth floor perCN house when in Las.Vegas. Historically the Krupp Ranch- has been used as a hideaway- first by its founder and most re- cently by wealthy baroness Vera Krupp, a former film actress and the ex-wife of German munitions magnate Alfried Krupp. Observers speculated that Hughes purchased the 518-acre ranch to assure his privacy during trips to Las Vegas. He also owns an estimated 40 square miles of acreage in Clark County located in the general vicinity of the new- ly acquired ranch. The sales price was undisclosed. However, during recent months Mrs. Krupp negotiated with Clark County officials to sell the ranch as a regional park for $1,110,000. Hughes purchased the land through the Hughes Tool Co., a firm through which he conducts a multitude of business interests. **1| Montreal Expo 67 s Asides Montreal, June 27. Flocking In For Premieres As many as 15 world premieres are expected to be seen locally at the Montreal International Film Festival Aug. 14-18, which is tied in this year with Expo's World Festival of Entertainment. Because of Expo, the film fest is being stretched to two weeks from the usual one; will be seen at the new Expo Theatre; and according to informed sources, will be the ultimate in glamor and razzmataz, plus big name personalities, in decided contrast to previous years wher« the "in" people were the cineastes who have little patience for any film activity not tied to their restricted experience. Egypt's Unlisted Phone Add Middle East effects: United Arab Republic pavilion involved in two incidents ,none of their own making; Crank calls forced them to disconnect telephone and get unlisted number; four young med graduates who thought they'd have a little fun with a little horseplay in the UAR Pavilion, soon found themselves in trouble with the law. All forgiven by both the Arabs and the law, thus leaving Expo once again free of any disturbance resulting from the Arab-Israeli conflict. Police Work Tiptop Amazing Is the word from Milton Lipson, former Secret Service man who's now head of American Express security, that the world's fair is practically free of crime—except for minor stuff such as pilfering for souvenir purposes, the odd pocket picked, and occasional passing of a phoney $20. Lipson, here on an Amex business visit, attributed the clean Expo crime record to perfect coordination of all police forces—including city and provincial, Royal Canadian Mounted, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, etc., etc. Boston & Philly Watching Delegations from Boston and Philadelphia have been in contact with Expo 67 officials relative to studies made by both cities for possible world exhibition to mark 200 years of U.S. independence. Competition between the Hub and Philly is heightened by the former wanting It in 1975, 200 years after it all started, and the latter in 1976, two centuries after the declaration. Probe of Congo Pavilion Congo's exhibit In Expo's Africa Place opened only last week amid reports of considerable unhappiness over the way the original commissioner general—now in a local hospital—had handled things. Pierre M'Bale said from his hospital bed after a reported chesl operation, that "I admit that I am unable to fulfill my function because of my illness, but I wish they would leave me in peace." His successor, Charles Sumbu, has no such intention, and is already digging into what went wrong, On orders of the Congolese Government which has ordered a check of the books. Man At Ugliest—In Shorts Critic Kenneth Tynan and playwright Arnold Wesker, both from Britain, had some tough things to say about Expo 67, while attending a theatrical conference here. Said Tynan: the buildings are "superb, ornate shells with rather hollow interiors." Said Wesker: "It seems to me that man just doesn't know how to celebrate himself with any modesty or charm or any real joy. The moment he begins talking about himself it comes out like a great street crier's dream: 'Look at me! Look at me!'" Wesker particularly objected to the Bermuda shorts on the male visitors, which he described as "man's most ugly concept and design." 'Country Shindig* Pulls Nice 12G in Knoxville Knoxville, June 27. "Country Shindig," the 14th country and western show pre- sented in Knoxville by Carlton Haney and WIVK-Radio, grossed a good $11,900 Saturday night (24) at Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Headliners were George Jones, the Osborne Bros., Bill Anderson, Jan Howard, Melba Montgomery, Carl & Pearl Butler, Red Rector, Fred Smith, the Glazier Bros, and The Duke of Paducah. Absolutely 7 t othe rs in Hartre y ** Wits-. Shure° ^gffB J0* •^TScfatfi* KEVEBB • tMT SlMir* Broths'*. Ino. MEXICO TEEN CLUBS TOO NOISY, SHUT DOWN Mexico City, June 27. The Cafes Cantantes, entertain- ment spots for teenagers, which have mushroomed into existence in Mexico City over the last two years, have been closed down by government authorities. Reason is complaints from the public of the "infernal noise," and fears of par- ents that they were more than just a harmless outlet for the high spirits of their young. These cafes include such popular spots as A Plein Soleil, Memphis, Tiki Tiki, Slapping of government seals on the cafes' portals went so fast that many combos, such as Los Yaki, Los Latino, Los Dug Dugs, Los Babys, Los Signos and Las Chicas were left stranded without their instruments. Arturo Vieyra, their agent, is petitioning the Govern- ment to let the kids get their stuff out. OLASONS FUN-MASTER PROFESSIONAL COMEDY MATERIAL "We Service the Stars" 35 GAS FILES $30 — FOREIGN $40 • 3 Parody Bks. $7 pr Bk. All 1/*1S • • 5 Blackout Booki (sand for listing • • "How to Master the Ceremonies" • »3 pr Copy — No C.O.D.'s SEND FOR FOREIGN LISTS • We Teach MC'ing & Comedy! • Let a Real Professional Train Yon! ANNIVERSARY ISSUE OF "THE COMEDIAN" 125 classified pages (Separata from regular yearly subscription) It's All Different! $20 (Add 11.25 First Class Mailing) FOREIGNi $25 (add $2. postage) Remit to BILLY GLASON 200 W. 54th St.. N. Y. C. 10019 (See other ad in Radio-TV Section.) THE JEFFREYS AVAILABLE FOR VAUDEVILLE CIRCUIT
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50 VAUDEVILLE US&tETf Wednesday, June 2 8 , 1967
Blame Unfavorable Publicity' in Natl Mags for Bahama Casino's Shuttering
Freeport G.B.I., June 27. Too much unfavorable publicity
In national magazines and a huge tax increase were blamed for shuttering Friday (30) of the Monte Carlo Casino, located in the Lu-oayan Beach Hotel. No decision has beeti made yet as to whether casino stays shut.
But Keith Gonsalves, prexy of Bahamas Amusement Ltd., which owns the spot, said " the decision to reopen next season will depend on economic factors." El Casino, more lavish of company's two casinos, which opened Jan. 1, stays open, currently catering mainly to heavy weekend play from Miami.
New Lynden Pindling government recently upped taxes on Bahamas Amusement to $1,000,000 per annum, retroactive to Jan . 1, topping by a whopping margin the former $280,000 bite. Gonsalve* said a reopening depends upon "the government 's determination of a 1968 tax structure." | n ' Nassau, *he sland chalitfa iapi'taH, Premier Pindling was unavailable for continent.
Freeport and her gambling interests, particularly tieins with the so called Bay Street Boys of Nassau and their former iron clad control of the island's business, were examined in the glare of surgical room lighting this year by extensive articles in both Life and the Saturday Evening Post. Both publications cited mob connections between the island operation and some of the U.S. mob's top men, even detailing trips to Miami with the skim off money.
"We were perhaps two years too early in the establishment of a second Freeport casino," Gonsalves added. "We have never looked on gambling as anything but a means to stimulate tourism and of new
, hotels (to) accommodate tourists. If we were in error, it occurred because we have been dedicated to rapid development of the Grand Bahama Island economy which depends so substantially on tourism and guest facilities.
"Any profit has been a virtual Impossibility due to the subsidies we have been providing to airline and hotel companies . . .As a result, our casinos have been able to operate because of our ability to borrow funds from the Grand Bahama Development Co.- and commercial banks.
"Neither of these sources now finds it possible to continue this program in face of accelerated costs of casino operation."
After U.S. magazines blew the lid Off, She ent i re gambling situation cams under minute scrutiny of the Royal Commission in Nassau in April. After nearly a month and 5,000 pages of testimony, which probed American money behind
the casinos, the commission re cessed.
It scheduled additional hearings in August, planning to call Sir Stafford Sands, called the most influential man in the Bahamas during the pre-Pindling years. Witnesses told t he commission Sands received $1,300,000 for his legal services. Latest reports say Sir Stafford, perhaps fearful of a queen's checkmate, has moved to Spain.
5 Roman Chansonniers Turn Showboat Ops For
A Mediterranean Tour Rome, June 27.
A group of Roman chansonniers have rigged what is probably Italy's first showboat and will steam it up the Mediterranean coast from Capri to San Tropez during July and August.
Members of the group—Oreste Lionello, Claudia Caminito, Gabri-ella Gazzolo, P ino Caruso and pianist Pino Roccon, have been successfully performing in Rome under the shingle "II Bagaglino"— a small cabaret in the ancient part of the town.
Their showboat, with a deck capacity for 450 spectators, will also visit Anzio, Positano, Ischia, Fiumi-cino, Fregene, Santa Marinella, Porto Ercole, Elba, Viareggio, Ra-pallo, Santa Margherita, Portofino, San Remo, Villefranche and Monte Carlo, with a closing curtain whistle late August at San Tropez.
Showboat will also accommodate 20 tour passengers, for whom the bagaglino chansonniers are planning a separate program
Hawaii's Maui Island A Roadshow Version Of
Waikiki Talent-Wise Honolulu, June 27.
Once-sleepy Maui island, in the midst of a rash of hotel and resort construction, is turning into a smaller version of Waikiki as far as enter tainment is concerned. At least a dozen rooms are offering entertainment of diversified types, with Hawaiian tempos emphasized.
Buddy Fo & his Group has opened what is described as a long-term engagement at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel. Nelson Kaikiki, "King of the Ukulele," is currently with his combo at the Royal Lahaina Hotel.
The Maui Hotel Serenaders are featured at the newly-opened Hilton Hale Kaanapali, a 254-unit luxury facility.
There's nightly entertainment at Hotel Iao Needle, dancing under the stars at the Banyan Inn, Lahaina, hula programs nightly at the Maui Palms Hotel, the Gil Han-aike Trio in the Wailuku Hotel's Sky Room—and western music Saturday nights at Club Rodeo, Makawao. Maui island is about 100 miles southeast of Honolulu.
GOV. VETOES EXTENSION OF TEX. CAFES' CURFEW
Austin, Tex., June 27. Gov. John Connally last week
vetoed House Bill 1164 which would have extended the curfew hours for the consumption of liquor on weekdays for two hours and one hour on Saturday nights.
Nightclub owners throughout Texas were looking forward to passage of the bill which would have gone Into effect Sept. 1 if the governor had not vetoed it. A curfew extension would mean longer hours of operation for cafes, with added hours for entertainers.
The bill, Connal ly 'sa id , had a conflict that might let private clubs escape without any curfew at all. Operators of private clubs criticized the veto. Most legislators also expressed a concern over possible ill effects of the veto on biz in general, tourism and future convention trade.
Hughes Acquires Big Krupp Ranch
Las Vegas, June 27. Howard Hughes has purchased
the sprawling Krupp Ranch located about 25 miles west of Las Vegas, it was revealed Thursday (22).
I t marked the second major investment in Southern Nevada within six months by Hughes. In March, he purchased the Desert Inn hotel on the Las Vegas Strip for an estimated $13,250,000. He moved into the gambling resort last November and remains secluded in a ninth floor perCN house when in Las.Vegas.
Historically the Krupp Ranch-has been used as a h i d e a w a y -first by its founder and most recently by wealthy baroness Vera Krupp, a former film actress and the ex-wife of German munitions magnate Alfried Krupp.
Observers speculated that Hughes purchased the 518-acre ranch to assure his privacy during trips to Las Vegas. He also owns an estimated 40 square miles of acreage in Clark County located in the general vicinity of the newly acquired ranch.
The sales price was undisclosed. However, during recent months Mrs. Krupp negotiated with Clark County officials to sell the ranch as a regional park for $1,110,000.
Hughes purchased the land through the Hughes Tool Co., a firm through which he conducts a multitude of business interests.
**1| Montreal Expo 67 s Asides
Montreal, June 27. Flocking In For Premieres
As many as 15 world premieres are expected to be seen locally a t the Montreal International Film Festival Aug. 14-18, which is t ied in this year with Expo's World Festival of Entertainment .
Because of Expo, the film fest is being stretched to two weeks from the usual one; will be seen at the new Expo Theatre; and according to informed sources, will be the ultimate in glamor and razzmataz, plus big name personalities, in decided contrast to previous years wher« the " in" people were the cineastes who have little patience for any film activity not tied to their restricted experience.
Egypt's Unlisted Phone Add Middle East effects: United Arab Republic pavilion involved
in two incidents ,none of their own making; Crank calls forced them to disconnect telephone and get unlisted number; four young med graduates who thought they'd have a little fun with a little horseplay in the UAR Pavilion, soon found themselves in trouble with the law. All forgiven by both the Arabs and the law, thus leaving Expo once again free of any disturbance resulting from the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Police Work Tiptop Amazing Is the word from Milton Lipson, former Secret Service
man who's now head of American Express security, that the world's fair is practically free of crime—except for minor stuff such as pilfering for souvenir purposes, the odd pocket picked, and occasional passing of a phoney $20. Lipson, here on an Amex business visit, at tr ibuted the clean Expo crime record to perfect coordination of al l police forces—including city and provincial, Royal Canadian Mounted, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, etc., etc.
Boston & Philly Watching Delegations from Boston and Philadelphia have been in contact
with Expo 67 officials relative to studies made by both cities for possible world exhibition to mark 200 years of U.S. independence. Competition between the Hub and Philly is heightened by the former wanting It in 1975, 200 years after it all started, and the lat ter in 1976, two centuries after the declaration.
Probe of Congo Pavilion Congo's exhibit In Expo's Africa Place opened only last week
amid reports of considerable unhappiness over the way the original commissioner general—now in a local hospital—had handled things. Pierre M'Bale said from his hospital bed after a reported chesl operation, that " I admit that I am unable to fulfill my function because of my illness, but I wish they would leave me in peace."
His successor, Charles Sumbu, has no such intention, and is already digging into what went wrong, On orders of the Congolese Government which has ordered a check of the books.
Man At Ugliest—In Shorts Critic Kenneth Tynan and playwright Arnold Wesker, both from
Britain, had some tough things to say about Expo 67, while at tending a theatrical conference here. Said Tynan: the buildings are "superb, ornate shells with ra ther hollow interiors." Said Wesker: "It seems to me tha t man just doesn't know how to celebrate himself with any modesty or charm or any real joy. The moment he begins talking about himself it comes out like a great street crier 's dream: 'Look a t me! Look at m e ! ' " Wesker particularly objected to the Bermuda shorts on the male visitors, which he described as "man's most ugly concept and design."
'Country Shindig* Pulls Nice 12G in Knoxville
Knoxville, June 27. "Country Shindig," the 14th
country and western show presented in Knoxville by Carlton Haney and WIVK-Radio, grossed a good $11,900 Saturday night (24) at Knoxville Civic Coliseum.
Headliners were George Jones, the Osborne Bros., Bill Anderson, Jan Howard, Melba Montgomery, Carl & Pear l Butler, Red Rector, Fred Smith, the Glazier Bros, and The Duke of Paducah.
Absolutely 7 t others in H a r t r ey * *
Wits-. Shure° ^ g f f B J 0 *
• ^TSc fa t f i * KEVEBB • tMT SlMir* Broths'*. Ino.
MEXICO TEEN CLUBS TOO NOISY, SHUT DOWN
Mexico City, June 27. The Cafes Cantantes, enter tain
ment spots for teenagers, which have mushroomed into existence in Mexico City over the last two years, have been closed down by government authorities. Reason is complaints from the public of t he "infernal noise," and fears of pa r ents that they were more than jus t a harmless outlet for the high spirits of their young. These cafes include such popular spots as A Plein Soleil, Memphis, Tiki Tiki,
Slapping of government seals on the cafes' portals went so fast tha t many combos, such as Los Yaki, Los Latino, Los Dug Dugs, Los Babys, Los Signos and Las Chicas were left stranded without the i r instruments. Arturo Vieyra, the i r agent, is petitioning the Government to let the kids get their stuff out.
OLASONS FUN-MASTER PROFESSIONAL COMEDY MATERIAL
"We Service the Stars" 35 GAS FILES $30 — FOREIGN $40 • 3 Parody Bks. $7 pr Bk. All 1/*1S • • 5 Blackout Booki (sand for listing • • "How to Master the Ceremonies" •
»3 pr Copy — No C.O.D.'s SEND FOR FOREIGN LISTS
• We Teach MC'ing & Comedy! • Let a Real Professional Train Yon!
ANNIVERSARY ISSUE OF
"THE COMEDIAN" 125 classified pages
(Separata from regular yearly subscription) It's A l l Different! $ 2 0
(Add 11.25 First Class Mailing) FOREIGNi $25 (add $2. postage)
Remit to BILLY GLASON 200 W. 54th St. . N. Y. C. 10019
(See other ad in Radio-TV Section.)
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