Books and Authors SMALL VICTORY
A diary-like review roundup covers several works: Zelda Popkin’s Am erican Military Government in Germany themes in a narrative about de Nazification, Randolph H. Barlow’s postwar role, and the Hoffmann twins’ We Lead a Double Life. Also noted are Frank G. Slaughter’s The Golden Tale, a report on Germany by Tewin HO Brown, and Nancy McClelland’s Furnishing the Colonial and Federal House with new home accessory guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelda Popkin
Philadelphia
J. B. Lipincott Co
Thick Anthology on Lincoln Lore Edited by Wagenknacht
A survey of Lincoln lore compiled by Edward Wagenknacht groups biography fiction poetry and drama. It profiles works by Whitman Bryant Melville Douglass Dunbar and more with a section of apocryphal and controversial material and a short Betty Smith play. Includes Archibald Rutledge essay and pieces by Nevins Buchan and Tarbell among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Edward Wagenknacht
New York
Creative Age Presa
Wiinely Institute of Technology
Lincoln
Booth
Ford Theater
Whitman
Bryant
Melville
Jullia Ward Howe
Lowell
Bayard Taylor
Whittler
Dunbar
Gilder
Markham
MacKaye
Oppenheim
Robinson
Linsay
Metcher
Sandburg
Betty Smith
Brooklyn
Archibald Rutledge
Story of Sunspots Sunspots in Action by Har Lan True Stetson
A review by Dr. Stetson, director of the Cosmic Terrestrial Research Laboratory at Needham, Mass., explores sunspots and the sun’s energy as a force behind radio, economics, and biology. The book notes the latest sunspot cycle reaches its maximum this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan True Stetson
New York
Ronald Press
Stetson
Cosmic Terrestrial Research Laboratory
Needham, Mays
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Astrologer Encyclopedia Of Astrology By Nicholas de Vore
This Philosophical Library edition by Nicholas de Vore presents 435 pages of astrological terms from Chaldean roots to modern physics and astronomy. Definitions vary from brief lines to extensive explanations and historical context for each term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Encyclopedia of Astrology
Nicholas de Vore
New York
Philosophical Library
de Vore
Astrologic Research Society
Men of the Comstock Silver Kings biographical study
Oscar Lewle published by Alfred A. Knopf last Thursday examines the four Nevada Comstock Lode magnates John W. Mickay James G. Fait James Clair Flood and William E. O'Brien. The book centers on Virginia City and San Francisco life in the 1870s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comstock
Oscar Lewle
Alfred A. Knopf
Lewie
Nevada
Comstock Lode
John W. Mickay
James G. Fait
James Clair Flood
William 8. O'Brien
Notting
Virginia City
San Francisco
Quiz Kids Author Meeta Critics in Chicago Broadcast
The Quiz Kids radio stars launch a Viking book titled The Quiz Kidn Book in a collection of about 90 poems and stories chosen by the kids. John McCaffery reports they will be guests in Chicago on Sunday November 2 on their show, then appear on Author Meeta the Critics following the Quiz Kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radio Fame
Viking
John McCaffery
Meeta the Critica
Chicago
Meste
Ilka Chase to Publish New Memoir Free Admission
Ilka Chase will publish a new book titled Free Admission with Doubleday in the spring. The diary style memoir chronicles a witty gay personality awaiting a Navy Commander and reflects on domestic life in Pant Imperfect and Free Admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilka Chase
Doubleday
Ika Chase
Modern Woman Versus Grandma in Whitman Book
Anne Whelan reviews Im Tired of Grandma by Evelyn Ardis Whitman, praising a modern woman who handles home life, work, and civic duties more efficiently than her grandmother. The book argues modern women balance marriage, careers, and community, while noting limits on ideal standards and the need for practical roles in sustaining better living and citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Whelan
Evelyn Ardis Whitman
Grandma
Whitman
Ally Betrayed Urges Reading Tito and Mihailovich Book
The Right Rev. William T. Manning urged clergy and readers to consult Ally Betrayed The Uncensored Story of Tito and Mihailovich by David Martin, refuting a Protestant group led by Rev Dr Guy Emeury Shipler that claimed Yugoslavia allowed full worship. Manning cited Martin’s documented account of events including Mihailovich's trial to show totalitarian realities. The Prentice-Hall book includes an introduction by Rebecca Weat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Manning
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
New York
Tito and
Mikhailovich
David Martin
Guy Emeury Shipler
Shipler
Yugoslavia
Tito
New York Times
Bishop Manning
Prentice-Hall
Rebecca Weat
Goodbye Mona Lisas Mustache Review Sparks Debate
A critical look at Robsjohn-Gibbings new book Mona Lisa's Mustache argues modern artists are occultists under cubism and dadaism. The piece mocks critics and asserts Americans may laugh at the modern art debate while buying and discussing the works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T, MH. Robsjohn-Gibbings
New York
Alfred A. Knopf
Nathan's Theater Season Survey 1946 47
George Jean Nathan presents the fifth annual survey of New York theater covering the season ending May 1. It lists notable productions like The Iceman Cometh Joan of Lorraine and Street Scene and includes his Honor List for best performances, musicals, director and costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Nathan
George Jean Nathan
New York
Alfred A. Knopf
Nathan
Hilton Novel Mixes War Theme With Love and Mystery
James Hilton’s new Boston published work blends Nazidom science and a bomb theme with a love plot. The story follows Mark Findley in England meeting Warings family, his loyalties tested, and Jane’s attempt to win him free of commitments. A Literary Guild selection for November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enda Iamely
Mark Findley
Amarienn
England
Warings
Papa
Mama
Jane
Mark
Uferance
Framm “Faull
Two New Portables in Viking Library Series
Two new volumes join the Viking Portable Library. The Portable Chekhov is edited by Abraham Yar molinsky and The Portable Russian Reader is edited by Bernard Guilbert Guerney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viking Portable Library
Abraham Yarmolinsky
Bernard Guilbert Guerney
Ex-Teacher Turned Novelist Finds Twin Honors
Amelia Elizabeth Walden of Westport, an ex teacher who wrote two novels for teens, Gateway and Waverly, has gained national recognition. She dedicated Waverly to retired Norwalk teacher Ella F. Simons, and her husband John William Harmon supports her work. They live in Westport with their daughter, enjoy weekend research trips, and Harmon paints popular portraits including the Ranger in the Last Cup races. Walden credits playwriting and background study at Wilson College for shaping her teen fiction which emphasizes individual thought and world unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Elizabeth Walden
Westport
Waverly
Miss Walden
Mia
John William Harmon
Miss. Walden
Gateway
Phyllis Whitney
New York
Mies Walden
Hitler Waldeans
Norwalk
Mias Walden
Teacher's College
Nat Danbury
Teacher's College of Columbia University
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Benjamin Franklin
Harmon
Bill
Warmons
Harmon King
Mra
Sho
Sha
Paul Swain Havens
Charlotte J. Davison
Ella F. Simons
Ore
Jane Townsend
Sheila Converse
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Taylor Glenn
Randolph H. Barlow
AMC
Georgia
Germany
Bia
Mra Zopkin
Bialow
UNRA
Dropa
Tha Law
Ing
Ita
Wan Frederick ‘Townsend Ward
Salem
Maas
Hallett Abond
Waida Ufehla Tiavela
Hyor-Victori Can
Ward
Shanghai
Aay Ruth
Helen Hoffman
Lippincott
Hoffman
St Paul
Mnubers
Housewiven
Beter Atuds
Minnesota
Ecole Dea Heaux Ata de
Hoffmann
Wong Tainnd
Anid
Frank G. Slaughter
Biorida
Adam Leigh
Tere
Michael Stone
Michael
Villianous Leigh
Dimity
Marian
Dr. Slaughter
Tewin HO Brown Chaiman
Johne Manville Corporation
Farrar, Straua
Glucas
Clay
Brown
Europe
Nancy McClelland
J. B. Lippincott Co
Mice MccClelland
Story
Indianapolies
Bobbs-Merritt
Read
Bunday Peat
Charles K. Davie
Winton Park
Fairfield
Mary Catherine Buscher
Baltimore
Picasso
Robsjohn- Gibbingsa
Mr. Chippendall
Robsjohn-Gibbings
Rogartle
Marinetti
Kandinaky
Mr. Hilton
James Hilton
Boston
Atlantic
Little, Brown
Literary Guild
Betty Bell
Barry
Metropolitan Art Museum
Dr. Hennequin
Harmons
Mra. Harmon
Christian Science Monitor
Piris
Minx Walden
Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing
Algonquin Club
James M. Dunlap
David Wheatley
Alumnae Association
Milas Anne Quodrich
Yale School of Nursing
Hugh Shields
Nernlay
Mies Patricia O'Connor
Olive Brown
Ann Jacques
Evelyn Kennedy
Elsia Ruckerl
Britton Avenue
Flora &. Meritt
Hazel Cornet
Rucker
Mire, Merritt
Linda Lee Cornet
Cornet
Merritt
Lewsport
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