Circus Report, October 15, 1979, Vol. 8, No. 42
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8th Year October 15, 1979 Number42 Court to Study Law The U. S. Supreme Court has agreed to rule on whether American workers can re- A Labor Department regulation imple- fuse, free from employer retaliation, to menting that section of the act specified perform jobs they consider dangerous. that employees have no right to walk off the job because of potential unsafe con- The justices will study whether federal ditions at the workplace. "However," the Jaws and regulations bar employers from regulation stated, "occasions might arise taking action against workers who base when an employee is confronted with a their refusals on a belief that the assigned choice between not performing assigned tasks present an immediate danger of tasks or subjecting himself to serious in- death or serious injury. jury or death arising from a hazardous The Supreme Court action came after condition at the workplace." two lower courts reached opposing con- The regulation said that in such an event clusions. In one case a circuit court ruled workers who refuse to perform assigned in favor of protecting the worker, That tasks are protected, under certain condi- ruling was appealed by the Whirlpool tions, against subsequent retaliation. Corp., which was sued by Labor Secre- tary Ray Marshall, after it took disciplin- Employees must also have sought help from the employer in correcting the dan- ary action against two of its employees gerous conditions, the regulation said. at it's facilities in Marion, Ohio. Involved in the worker-safety case is a section of the Occupation Safety and Health Act of 1970, that forbids employ- ers from discharging or discriminating against workers who file a safety com- plaint. Page 2 October 15, 1979 Ttotice .... from MARY RUTH HERRIOTT ANIMAL RULES I believe that a number of your readers will be The following information concerning new ani- interested in hearing of the passing of John Do- mal regulations in New Jersey has been forward- mbroski, of Baraboo. ed by Frank Mara, of that state. John was the proprietor of the "Old Baraboo "The new regulations require thai a non-resident Inn" and throughout the years that circus folks circus receive a permit prior to entering the state and fans visited Baraboo they most assuredly and that they notify the division of the place and got to meet and know John Dombroski. He al- date of each exhibition in New Jersey. ways enjoyed having show folks stop in. "Mountain bears, felines, chimps and other spe- Many are the fans and show folks that enjoyed cifically defined dangerous animals must be con- having an early morning breakfast at "Dombro- fined to a cage before, during, and after their ski's" prior to the "Old Milwaukee Special" acts. Camels, elephants and other large animals leaving with all the parade wagons for the an- must be separated from the public by a physical nual 4th of July Parade in Milwaukee. And the barrier, and must be attended by a trainer." big Friday night gathering at "John's" prior to each opening and closing day of the Circus World Museum. And all the visits to Baraboo In Memoham -"* throughout the year when it was a must as part of your trip to stop at "Dombroski's." JAMES H. AITKEN (97), who from 1900 to 1944 was known as "The Great Aitken" contor- Many big names have enjoyed a few hours spent tionist, died at New Orleans on Aug. 30th. He at "Dombroski's". John always made an effort played vaudeville theatres throughout the U. S. to meet and enjoy the company of all visiting and Canada during his show career. show people and was very proud of the circus lithos and photos that he had on the walls of his He served as Exalted Ruler of the New Orleans establishment. His beer was good and cold and Elks Lodge No. 30 for two terms and for 20 yrs his drinks were very strong and everyone can be was chairman of the Elks Veterans Hospital sure that his hand made Martinis and Manhat- Committee. tans were fantastic. His food was superb. A few years ago John suffered a slight stroke and he fell and lost an eye. Later he suffered from diabetes and had to have a leg amputated, WAYNE RAGAN has signed a contract to tour but none of this diminished his spirit and he with Circus Vargas for the 1980 season. His ti- still visited with everyone from his wheel chair, ger and lion act will be a feature of the show's and continued with the aid of his wife. Rose, performance. and his son, to operate his business. John was very civic minded. He loved athletics BOB GREENE has returned to Ottawa, III. af- and was one of the founders of the local "Little ter an 8 month tour with Fisher Bros. Circus. League", loved the Packers, the Milwaukee While in Ottawa, Bob had RON SCHOMAS, a Braves and later the Brewers, took part in local local fireman friend, apply his skills at fancy Theatre Guild activities and most especially was scroll work on his calliope trailer. After visiting civic minded enough that he was on the planning his folks in Ottawa, Bob will winter in Gibson- committee to try to get the Circus World Mus- ton, Fla., with his calliope readied for the up- eum into being. And through these early efforts coming season. they helped to create a very formidable institu- tion. He was a fine man and certainly a great friend THE CIRCUS REPORT Is compiled and edited of the circus. by Don Marcks, 525 Oak St., El Cerrlto, Calif. 94530 — Pnonc: 415 - 525 - 3332. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $15.00 per year. The overseas rate via surface mall is $20.00 a year. ADVERTISING RATES: (per Issue on a first Miscellaneous come basis) Minimum ad $5.00; Quarter Page $10.00; Half Page $20.00; Full Page $35.00 Members of the Rudy Rudynoff Tent, CFA, (Color work Is available at $10.00 extra for held their annual banquet on Oct. 13th, at each color - no exceptions). Westminster, Md. World's 7th Greatest Juggler" You might Laugh, but this is a great Comedy Act for a Circus, ask George Hubler, played at Youngstown for him this Spring. Among other dates, will be playing: The Milwaukee Sport Show March 13-23 (4th time) So Call Already - The Madison Sport Show Why don't you? April 9-13 (3rd time) May -Oct. 615-453-8027 The Tommy Bartlett Show Nov.-Apr. 813-485-2250 Gutlinburg, Tenn. May 15-Oct. 19 or Howard Schultz (3rd consecutive season) (he is a nice guy) Look at the repeats - must be doing (Save those numbers - can't something right. But how many times afford this ad every week) can I ask for a raise? SANK YOU ALL! Page 4 October 15, 1979 ----MAGIC---- Show Dates Kim Dickson Magic Show Oct. 21 San Antonio, Texas Beany-Coif Circus It's Magic Show Oct. 15-17 Savannah, Ga. Oct. 12-28 Los Angeles, Calif. 18-19 VaIdcsta Prf. Miller - Magic Time USA Big John Strong Circus Oct. 16 Watertown, S.D. Oct. 15 Lodi, Calif. 18 Mitchell 16 Hannford 19 Sioux Falls 17 Pprterville 20 Vermillion 18 Ridgecrest 21 Yankton 19 Barstow 20 Victorville Tom Ogden - Magician 21 Yucaipa Oct. 20 Cochranville, Pa. - End of the Season - Felix Snipes - ESP/Magic Carson & Barnes Circus Oct. 19-20 Groton, Conn. Oct. 15 Rolla, Mo. ---•OTHER DATES---- 16 Lebanon 17-18 Joplin Century 21 Shows - Blue Unit 19 Siloan Springs, Ark. Oct. 19-27 Mobile, Ala. 20 Fayetteville - End of the Season - 21 Fort Smith Century 21 Shows - Red Unit Circus Vargas Oct. 19-21 Mobile, Ala. Oct. 15-17 Oxford, Ala. - End of the Season - 18-21 Birmingham Disco Fever Gil Gray Circus Oct. 15 Gainesville, Fla. to Oct. 21 Dallas, Texas 16 Jacksonville 17 Tallahassee Hoxie Bros. Circus 18 Valdosta, Ga. Oct. 15 Franklin, La. 19 Albany 16 Morgan City 20 Dothan, A la. 17-18 Napoleanville 19-21 New Orleans James H. Drew Exposition Oct. 15-20 Cordele, Ga. Ringling-Barnum - Blue Unit to Oct. 21 Detroit, Mich. Ethel's Leaping Greyhounds Oct. 15-20 Providence, R. I. Ringling-Bamum - Red Unit Oct 17-Nov 18 Chicago, III. The Gutis Family • Comedy Act Oct. 20 Pittsburgh, Pa. Royal Lichtenstein Circus Oct. 15 Roanoke, Va. Ice Capades - Cont. Unit 16 Sweet Briar Oct. 16-21 Sioux City, Iowa 17 Staunton Ice Capades • Eastern Unit 18 Farmville Oct. 17-28 Providence, R. I. 19 Lynch burg Ice Capades • Western Unit TNT& Royal Olympic Circus Oct. 16-21 Odessa, Texas Oct. 18-20 Hopkinsville, Ky. Kaye Hollywood Elephants Texas Shrine Circus Oct. 15-20 Macon, Ga. Oct. 16-21 San Antonio, Texas (Continued on Page 18) THE SAM T. POLACK show encountered rain acter from SOAP. Otherwise the new TV sea- from Hurricane David on their outdoor open- son seems to be a "spin-off of itself, nothing ing stand at Jacksonville (NO. The first show much new or original. finished in the rain and the night show was CLOSEUPS: JIM MacGREGOR (with Bentley washed out halfway through. Some of the acts Bros.) retiring from the Boston shipyards next included the WINN TROUPE, RIX'S BEARS, April to tour with Bentley Bros, full time.. GAL FRANK & ESTRELETA, JAMES ZOPPE RI- LA SHAWN (Tiny Gallagher) is back in Texas af- DERS, VASQUEZ Dogs and Chimps, VERDU ter years and years in Europe.. .Didyaknow TROUPE, SCHMITT'S Elephants, BRUSHYS, MARCELLA makes those umbrellas used in the and MAFALOA. Clowns were JOE SHERMAN Los Latinos wire act by hand? Impossible to get BILLY VAUGHN, DINKY & TERRY, Music them anymore.