March 23, 1941

LEE STRASBERG has acquired Rumer Godden's "Black Narcissus" -- in the author's own dramatization -- and expects to produce it in October, as soon as he has finished directing "Clash by Night." He has spoken to Margaret Webster and Katherine Locke about two of the roles in the play, and he has some one (unrevealed) in mind for the part of Black Narcissus himself.

Joe Louis is in for a busy season, thanks to the "discovery" of Abe Simon as a heavyweight boxer. The champion of the world, who was unexpectedly extended by Simon before knocking him out in thirteen rounds in Detroit on Friday night, will risk his crown five more times between now and the end of September.

R H Jackson repts many unemployables; sees need for permanent machinery for relief; warns of 2d-generation problem in relief families

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- With the opening of the Keeneland races here on April 10, Kentucky again becomes a Mecca for horse lovers. The two weeks of racing on this beautiful track are followed by racing at Churchill Downs at Louisville.