On The Bookshelf Life Of In Spots The Right Places
Stephen Birmingham reviews a Little Brown study examining what is considered in among the wealthy and well born. The author argues exclusivity waned as resorts and clubs lost their pull while the rich resemble everyday people. The book surveys Sun Valley Fort Lauderdale Pinehurst and more.
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Stephen Birmingham
Little. Brown
North Carolina
Sandhills
Southern Pines
Pinehurst
Sun Valley
California
Central Valley
Fort Lauderdale
Fairfield County
Conn
Westport
Third Avenue
Mexico
Acapulco
Miles A. Smith
Associated Press
Local Homes Readied for Passover Observance
Mrs. Harold Cowan of Saco describes Passover preparations including gefilte fish matzoh, matzoh ball soup, chicken, and a ceremonial seder. The eight day festival recalls the exodus from Egypt with prayers, candles, Elijah's cup, and readings.
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Egypt
Harold Cowan
Saco
Turkey
Mussels Get a Lenten Treatment in Family Recipe Feature
The Journal details a mussel dish by Mrs. Robert Newcomb and a related clam recipe from James Moutsatsos. The mussels are cooked in wine and water with seasonings, cheese, breadcrumbs, then broiled. The article notes shell cleanup, optional shucking, and serving with lemon and hard rolls.
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Elijah
Robert Newcomb
James Moutsatsos
Old Orchard Beach
Saco
Moutsatsos
Reform urged by ex Surgeon General on children TV
Former U S Surgeon General Jesse L Steinfeld writes in Readers Digest that excessive violence in children's TV harms mental health. He urges FCC action to designate 7 30 pm to 9 pm as family TV time and to impose a formal ratings system evaluated by child experts. He cites ACT gains with Boston mothers and NBC network reforms, urging parental involvement to improve programming quality and protect lives.
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New York
Jesse L. Steinfeld
United States
Steinfeld
Vasil
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
ECC
U.S
Boston
Action For Children’s Television
ACT
National Association of Broadcasters
Household Hints From Apate Preserves Rice and Food Tips
Apate shares tips to keep rice white and enhance flavors. Store extra waffles in the freezer and toast without defrosting. Serve red wines at room temp and white wines chilled. Add lemon juice to cooking rice. Let a roast rest 15 to 20 minutes before carving. Freshen stale bread by dipping in water and reheating. Soak anchovies to reduce saltiness before using.
Friday the 13th Folklore and Superstitions Anecdote
Folklore notes Friday the 13th as a day of superstition and caution. People fear misfortune, while others shrug off the omen, citing Crufixion ties and Roman Catholic fasts. The piece playfully invites a last crumb of tradition with luck charms and salt superstition.
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Peg Welch
New Zealand Lamb Promises Value and Versatile Dishes
The article extols New Zealand spring lamb as affordable and tender, with chef Joe Pereira highlighting grassland farming and high export success. It includes a recipe for New Zealand Boiled Dinner using lamb shoulder, vegetables, and stock, plus notes on leftovers and other lamb dishes. It also reports a Miss Maine Teenager finalist, Margaret Anna Hanusek, tied to a separate pageant event.
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Tom Hoge
AP News
New Zealand
Joe Pereira
Osaka
Japan
Pereira
New England
Hong Kong
Margaret Anna Hanusek
Saco
Sheraton Hotel
Portland
Miss Hanusek
John C. Hanusek
Atlanta
New England Homes, Inc
Biddeford
Portsmouth
N. H
Art Nadeau
Back To Backs Yours In Shane
Fashion notes highlight backless dresses and seasonal bare styles with tips from Elizabeth Arden and Marjorie Craig. They urge posture, exercise, and diet to firm the back and tone arms, plus skin care and no smudge cover up for a smooth finish.
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New York
Elizabeth Arden
Marjorie Craig
Arden
Why Didn't We Think Of This? Traffic Heat Tip
A Clark Equipment Trailer Division tip suggests raising idle speed to boost radiator cooling when car overheats in heavy traffic. If the temperature light returns to normal, keep moving. if not, turn off the engine and lift the hood to signal a road block.
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Linden
N.J. A
Clark Equipment Trailer Division
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Britain
Adrian’s Wall
Lake District
England
Exmoor
Norfolk
The
Advisory Center For Education
Sunday Times
Matzoh
Page Boy
Betmar
Ogilvie
St. Joseph Guild of
Madeleine Binette
Carmen Gendreau
Simonne Gadbois
Ernestine Barabhe
Christopher Couch
Shane
Pablo
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