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Show Ask Them Yourself a Send the question on s postcard, to “Ask,” Family Weekly, 641 Want to ask 2 mous person a question? ‘ington Ave. few York, NY. 1002: 2. We'll pay $5 for published questions. Sorry, we can't answer others. FOR WALTER CRONKITE,newscaster What do you think of the tendency of some newscasters to become pseudo-entertainers in the middle of the program?—R. L. Dunn,Utica, N.Y. @ We newsmen are not jugglers, dancers, ventriloquists, singers or actors seeking applause. Weare not in the business of winning popularity contests. It is not our job to entertain, nor indeed to please anyone except Diogenes. Unfortunately, we have seen lately a growth of “happy news time” on some stations, promoted by managements willing to sell their journalistic responsibilityfor a fewfickle Nielsen points. Theyare the dupesof those who urge more “good news,” in the hope, subconscious or Machiavellian, thatit will blot out the bad news. In other words, they want to suppress newsof eberrant behavior and dissent from Establishment norm. <—~ FOR GEORGE PLIMPTON, author You've had many experiences—as a boxer, a pro foothall player, a stand-up comic, a circus »erformer, Which haye you found most difficult and challenging?—Dennis Ma- FOR SAM LEVENSON, humorist What audiences like your type of homespun humorbest? Whatis the secret of your success? —A.S. Kravitz, Brook- honey, Rensselaer, N.Y. lyn, N.Y. @ My best audiences are those whostill have faith in the goodness of man. Age doesn’t matter.If I have had any success, it is because mylisteners recognize the respect I have for them and the inherent respect I have for the simple goodness oflife. It’s hard to single outone,since in every case I have been found wanting. The amateur (at least, one of myabilities) just isn’t able to compete with professionals in the arts and sports. But, I guess trying to become a trapezeartist in the circus was the most challenging—since it combines both FOR ROBERT GOULET,actor-singer What do you think of most show critics?—Mrs. William MacDonald, South Weymouth, Mass. @ I don’t think teo many of them know whatthey're talking about. There are some good critics who offer honest, constructivecriticism . . . but many others are too busy working on their own reputations. Who needs them? You wear such beautiful clothes on your show. Do you choose them yourself? Do you ever wear wigs or hairpieces?—Renee Ensley, Cleveland, Tenn. @ Yes, I choose my own wardrobe for the show,but I often seek the advice of someone whose taste and fashion knowledgeI greatly respect—Connie Edney, the women’s wardrobe supervisor for the show, I do occasionally wear hairpiecesof various types, both on andoff the show. artistry and physical ability, FOR DORIS DAY,actress FOR FRANK MCCARTHY,producerof“Patton” When and why did you decide to do “Patton”?—Rebert Allen, Long Beach, N.Y. @ It was a project I wanted to do for more than 20 years. During World War Il, as an aide to General George C. Marshall, I came to know General Patton during the days of his triumphs and troubles—andI alwaysfelt his stormy career was dramatically suited for the screen. Apparently, the movie-going public thoughtso,too. FOR KEN DRYDEN,hockey star I have heard you are trying to get more young Canadians to mix education with their hockey. Are you optimistic about succeeding?—Francis Banks, Rockland, Mass. @ Yes, but it’s going to be a slow process. Only about 25 percent of the players currently in the NHL have high- school diplomas. FOR ROBERT RYAN,actor FOR KEN HARRELSON,progolfer You have been doing somefine things onthe stage in New York lately, Now I see that you are going back to fIms. Do you find pro goli harder to campete in than pro baseball? —Leo Lester, Chicago,Il. It’s really too early to tell. I do know oneof the toughest things in sports is to hit a moving baseball. On the other hand,in golf you have to keep your coolall of the time. If you makean outin baseball you may have 40 minutes before you hit again. In golf, one bad shot can mess up your Why?—D.L. Stone, Durham, N. @ I need to workin the theaterfrom timeto timeso I don't getinto a rut. But I can’t makea living in the theater, which is becomingincreasinglyrisky. Early in my career, I made a lot of movies and got into the habit of making a considerable amount of money. This makes it impossible for meto dependon thestage. entire game. FOR REP. SHIRLEY CHISHOLM of New York I read that yor want to run for President in 1972. As the first black President—andthefirst woman President—what would he the first thing you would doin office?—Linda Lewis, Englewood, N.J. @ [ havesaid thatif no candidate addresses himself forthrightly to the problemsof poverty, trade, unionism, welfare and racism, I would consider entering Democratic primaries for the Presidential nomination. If, by some unimaginable occurrence, | were to be elected President, my first action wou'd be to withdrawall American troops from Vietnam. I believe that war has had a devastating drainage on our nation’s spirit and economy Family Weekly The Newspaper Magazine LEONARDS. DAV:DOW,Chairman October 17, 1971 MORTON FRANK,President and Publisher W. 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