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January 10,1974 PHOENIX Page 9Vandals RemoveGlass Globes atGrand Army PlazaBY JOHN BLACKMOREObservant readers may have noticed the disappearance three months ago of the spherical globes which graced the cast iron lampposts encircling the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial at Grand Army Plaza. These globes disappeared so quickly that many of us thought they had been removed as a part of some official directive. However, as it turns out, it was indeed the work of vandals.To assure you that something is being done about this situation, and to once again underscore the importance of private citizens taking a responsibility for our parklands, we have reproduced the correspondence between Stan Mongin of Park Place and Donald Simon, the Curator of Prospect Park.We might add that Mr. Simon has been particularly responsive to community needs and demands in the past, but as always, we will reserve our laudations until action is taken.QQO.Hear AboutLocal Park1 %u2022>ProblemsLights blaze at monument at Grand Army Plaza these dayswithout globes, which vandals haye removed.Donald Simon Curator, Prospect ParkSubject: Globes on Lamps at Grand Army Plaza MonumentDear Mr. Simon:The glass globes formerly adorning the tops of the cast iron lamps surrounding the monument at Grand Army Plaza are missing. Since they all seemed to disappear simultaneously months ago, I assume the PRCA, rather than vandals, is responsible.What is the problem that has caused months to pass without replacement? I trust that you will make sure this small matter is corrected so that one of the City's newest Landmarks can look its part and in turn help re-make Flatbush Avenue into %u2018%u2018the Gateway to Brooklyn.\Yours truly,Ave. ImprovementStan Mongin Steering Committee Triangle Parks-Flatbush CommitteeMr. Stan Mongin Steering CommitteeDear Mr. Mongin:I too have been concerned about the absence of the globes at Grand Army Plaza. They were not removed by PRCA, but are missing due to the diligence of vandals.I have asked the'Bureau of Gas and Electricity of the Department of Public Works, which has responsibility for the maintenance of street and decorative lights, to restore the globes as soon as possible and to insure that replacements are provided as needed.As soon as I have some word about the situation, I will let you know. I am taking the liberty of sending a copy ot your letter to tne bureau ot Gas and Electricity in support of the requests already made by PRCA.With best wishes and thanks for your support.Sincerely.Donald E. Simon Curator of Prospect ParkBard FestI l n r l %u00ab r %u00bb A / n i /v / l i u ^ l V V U Jfat CollegeA Shakespeare festival in Brooklyn, featuring an international conference on The Bard and workshops, seminars, and public presentations at Brooklyn College by members of England%u2019s Royal Shakespeare Company, gets underway Jan. 10.John W. Kneller, Brooklyn College president, said that the touring company and staff will be in residence at the college, beginning Jan. 10, following an opening performance Jan. 9 of the highly-acclaimed John Barton production of %u201cRichard II%u201d at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.At the college, the company will conduct workshops and seminars throughout the month and will give a series of Wednesday matinee poetry and drama readings which will be open to the public.The Brooklyn College School of Performing Arts will also conduct its First Annual Conference, %u201cShakespeare. 74,\10. Three all day sessions on the campus and at the Manhattan Graduate Center of The City University of New York will feature a dozen panels, two special luncheons and other activities for delegates from leading colleges and resident theatre groups across the country as well as from other units of the City University.Panelists will include members of The Royal Shakespeare Company and distinguished scholars and theatrical leaders. Keynote commentaries will be provided by Robert Brustein. Dean of the YALE School of Drama; Muriel Bradbrook, Mistress of Girton College at Cambridge University, and by the internationally-known theatre and fill director, Franco Zeffirelli.Further information may be obtained from the Brooklyn College Performing Arts Office, 780-5291.Straub on Fuel CrisisState Senator Chester J. Straub, mentioned as a possible candidate to succeed Rep. John Rooney here, wants Governor Malcolm Wilson to conduct an immediate in vestigation to determine if oil companies are %u2018 deliberately withholding supplies to raise prices and destroy independents.%u201d Straub, in a wire to Wilson, noted that New Jersey Governor-elect Brendan Byrnes has already launched a similar probe.Straub pointed out that at the federal level a review of oil company activites %u201chas left many unanswered questions, %u2018n investigation by New York State, and the application of our anti trust laws are now warranted,%u201d said Strau, who declared that %u201cevery effort must be made to ascertain if the consumer is being made the %u2018fall guy%u2019 while oil company profits soar to astronomical levels.%u201dDemolition $$For Navy YardA $1.9 million Federal appropriation has been cleared for the demolition of 23 acres in the old Brooklyn Navy Yard in order to make the area more desirable for new industrial construction, acn n rH in c J tn t b o rvffin n rtf U n n I n b n JRooney. The area, at the east end of the Navy Yard, is expected to be leased to a private developer, who will then build new buildings to suit new industrial tenants. The site is expected to generate an additional 500-600 jobs, say city officials and the Commerce, Labor and Industry Corp. of Kings, the non profit corporation which operates the 260 acre former military site