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nazuKe axs.I nors{SS Photo)Sinatra: Overprivileged Adult Helping Underprivileged YouthTOKYO (SS) — Singer-actor Frank Sinatra Thursday called himself an overprivileged adultthat would like to help underprivileged children in explaining his presence in Japan.Sinatra arrived here Wednesday for a six-day visit on the first leg of a world charity singing tour that will take him to 8 or 10 countries.At a press conference he was asked: You have position, wealth, everything. What more do you want in life?”The American singer replied! ■‘I'm not seeking to achieve anything specific* I'd like to spendmy time doing constructive work. I'm an overprivileged adult that would like to help underprivileged children.Sinatra will perform Friday and Saturday nights at the plush Mikado theater-restaurant and Saturday afternoon at x Hibiya Park.The proceeds will be distributed among more than 60 orphanages and children’s homes administered by the Japanese Welfare Ministry and the Tokyo government.His singing children's charity tour will also take him to Hong Kong, Israel, Athens, Rome, Milan, London and Paris.Sinatra, looking tanned and dap-hief to Give AddressJapanese dentists who attended the 2-day meeting.Bernier, who is also assistant Army surgeon general in addi-Bolton, U.S. Army Japan dental surgeon, will host the dinner.Monday morning Bernier is scheduled to visit the Japaneseper, fielded reporters questions patiently for half an hour at Tokyo’s Hotel New Japan. Flashbulbs popped as photographers ignored their three-minute time limit, but at no time did the crooner show his famous impatience with newsmen.Asked whether he was trying to create a new Sinatra image of kindness and patience to replace his controversial publicity, Sinatra said:I don't really think so. People who call me controversial are those who don't agree with me. I plan to remain controversial because we won't make progress unless we're controversial and rebellious from time to time.Asked his thoughts on the twist Sinatra replied:That kind of stuff may be all right for the youngsters, but when I dance, I like to hold my girl.
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Pacific Stars and Stripes
Tokyo, Tôkyô, JP
Fri, Apr 20, 1962
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