European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 9, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 24 a the stars and stripes saturday november 9, 1991 faces a it places Zappa suffers from cancer children say from wire reports Frank Zappa one of Rock v Rolls greatest showmen and perhaps its Best satirist has prostate cancer his children confirmed thursday hours before a tribute celebrating his music was to begin without him. A while journalists have diagnosed him As having cancer doctors have diagnosed prostate cancer a said Moon unit and dec Ceil Zappa inside the Ritz on Manhattan a West Side where rehearsals for Zappa s universe a Celebration were under Way. They said their 50-Ycar-old father wanted to Fly to new York from Zappa his Home in los Angeles for thursday nights concert but that he Quot was t up to they added they he was a thrilled Quot people were performing his music. The concert which also was to run Friday and saturday was billed As a a crossover theatrical events linking works by Zappa and modern classical composer Erik Satie. A the Wasny to Well enough to come today a said producer John Scher. The Ritz concert was to include a new version of Zappa a Broadway the hard Way a satire on contemporary politics that in its original 1988 recording was nominated for a grammy award. Zappa a composer Arranger musical and political satirist and social critic has been typecast As an eccentric Crank who writes funny controversial songs with dirty lyrics. Talk about Letterman David Letterman might be Able to list 10 reasons Sheen facts Olio trial Why he wants to leave his new York based late night talk show. The Only thing is he a not talking. The new York Post quoting unidentified sources reported thursday that Abc is wooing the Star of no cd slate night. The Post says Abc responded Bright lights big City London s Oxford Street is ablaze after children from Westminster children s Hospital pressing a tinsel wrapped switch turned on the lights from Selfridge department store. The lighting occurred thursday More than six week s prior to Santa Claus expected arrival1 with an offer to move the show to California. Abc denied the posts report. Jack Rollins the executive producer of late night comment. Meanwhile spy Magazine quoted unidentified sources in its december Issue As saying the switch to Abc a and to los Angeles a is a done Deal. Abc spokesman Phil Beuth did not return a Telephone Call seeking comment. Letterman was reportedly unhappy when Abc chose comedian Jay Leno instead of him to succeed Johnny Carson As Host of the tonight show next May. Actor Martin Sheen was ordered to stand trial next month in East Liverpool Ohio on Misdemeanour trespassing charges for protesting at the site of a hazardous waste incinerator. Sheen 51, whose film credits include badlands and apocalypse now was arrested along with 27 other protesters oct. 13. The waste technologies industries Plant is being built along the Ohio River near the Pennsylvania and West Virginia state lines. Sheen a trial was scheduled for dec. 17. Conviction carries a maximum penalty of 30 Days in jail and a $250 Fine. Movie under wraps As usual Woody Allen is being secretive while shooting his latest movie. The movie is being filmed at Barnard College in new York City and Allen stars As a writing professor who has an affair with a student played by Emily Lloyd. A Barnard official had asked to see the script but Allen turned him Down. Did you know at your stars and stripes Bookstore you can save Money every Day with the numerous Magazine paperback and hardcover discount programs that offer you savings of anywhere from 10 to 50% off the regular cover Price. Each and every month there s a new selection of discounted paperbacks and magazines save 10%. Plus at shopping Center bookstores there Are numerous hardcover programs like your professional military Reading program save 20% or More user Avera and discounted top 10 new York Timea bestsellers save 25% off or More and other seasonal specials throughout the year. Stars and stripes discount programs totalled nearly $3 million in by 1991. Stop in at your Bookstore today to claim your share of the savings available for you. Bookstores pm sea r. F a a a a
