February 1, 1970

IT'S easy to understand why an increasing number of drama critics seem to look longingly at the world of film when, as in the rather ordinary week just past, without an inordinate amount of pre‐opening publicity, and certainly without the sense of desperation that surrounds the Broadway premiere of something like “Coco,” there appear in movie theaters two films on the order of Luis Bunuel's “The Milky Way” and Robert Altman's “M*A*S*H.”

Drive by Dems loyal to natl party to win control of state orgn from Wallace faction seen Wallace-Brewer test of strength prior to gubernatorial primary; speculation on Brewer bid for election to full term with coalition of loyalist white Dems and anti-Wallace Negroes; Dem state chmn Vance stresses need to attract young voters, commenting on loyalists adoption of 'statement of principles' welcoming all, including Negroes, to party

THERE was a pervasive spirit of gloom—but no panic —in Wall Street last week as the stock market con tinued its winter plunge to the lowest levels in more than six years. Despondency was rampant as the leading stock averages sustained their worst weekly losses in six months and the bond market suffered another period turmoil, with interest rates soaring and prices slipping.

IN the cast of Israel Horovitz's new play, the leading character is called Hero. That's a lot simpler than Horovitz's title which, you should pardon his chutzpah, is “The World's Greatest Play.” It will be in town in March, sponsored by Hillard Elkins, whose assets are currently being bolstered by “Oh! Calcutta!” and the film, “Alice's Restaurant.”

BEAR MOUNTAIN, N.Y., Jan 31 — Fred Way, who coats aluminum products all week for an anodizer firm in Beacon, N.Y., just across the Hudson, and who seldom has time to practice jumping, scored his most notable success as a cont. petitive skier today.