The Consul's Wife suspenseful Asia set novel
Dorothy Johnston reviews William L Shirer's The Consul's Wife a two week thriller set in Panancore a fictional Asian country under English rule The Leighton family the consul Harold Ilka his wife and daughter Isabel confront nationalism revolt and violence amid romance and intrigue climaxing at a July fourth farewell party with hangs bombings and assassinations questions of justice and freedom linger throughout.
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Willam L. Shirer
Boston
Little, Brown & Co
Willam L
Asia
Panencore
Harold Leighton
Panancore
United States
State Department
Ilka
Hungary
Isabel
East
Govind Singh
England
Govind
Omg
Leightons
Amehog
Paris
Saale
Vienna
Balkans
Europe
India
Gandhi
Berlin
Columbia Broadcasting System
Dorothy Johnston
The Sudden Strangers by William E. Barrett
Ivy B Barr lauds The Sudden Strangers as a gripping Biblical themed novel. It follows Bart McBride son of Dorinda Daly and Brother Anselm monk as he seeks identity and a father figure. The narrative links Bart's Boston visit to his father's monastic world and a mother’s past.
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William E. Barrett
Barrett
Bart McBride
Dorinda Daly
Brother Anselm
St. Urban’s
Upstate
New York
Bart
Dorinda
Th Aryo Arbert
Boston
Ivy B. Barr
Are You A Good Mixer A Social Survey Quiz
An informal test suggests how sociable you are by answering ten questions on behavior at parties. A score around 70 or higher means you enjoy crowds, while lower scores indicate self focus and caution.
Talks with Authors and Breit's Guide to Writing
Harvey Breit presents 59 author interviews in Writing Reviewed. It features Breit's introduction on journalism versus creative writing and insight into the writer’s craft, vowing that the book suits readers who enjoy thoughtful, undogmatic literary discussion.
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Harvey Breit
New York
World Publishing Co
New York Times Book Review
Breit
Solve A Crime Inconsistent Alibi Clues
The report notes Emil’s dry hair contradicting his rain walk claim and a wet trench coat suggesting indoor water. A chest bullet hole raises suspicion, while the line about self-inflicted crisis hints at potential motive or risk factors.
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Emil
Critics Mount As Supreme Court Draws Fire Across Years
In a July 7 dispatch Arthur Edson notes mounting criticism of the Supreme Court from Byrnes McCarthy and others. Senators Andrews and Jones cite 20th century dissatisfaction, with landmark rulings on segregation, natural gas pricing, and antisedition laws fueling debate and calls to curb judicial power.
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Arthur Edson Washington
Supreme Court
James F. Byrnes
Ate Meg
Sen
Joe McCarthy
R-Wis
George W. Andrews
Dala
Walter B. Jones
Montgomery
Ala
Theo Leon
Jones
Congress
Federal Power Commission
Eisenhower
Walter Winchell Gossip Column Highlights Midcentury Stars
Walter Winchell reports on New York social whirl with Linda and Doris Duke at Basin Street, Satchmo rhythm, Belafonte on Park Avenue, Kim Novak at Romeo Salta’s, and Betty George’s Copa mishap. Mentions Jackie Gleason’s Mardi Gras emcee offer, Jimmy Walker era memories, Roberta Sherwood praise, and midnighter musings on Mae West, Perry Como, and divorce petitions amid Hollywood chaos.
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Dolores Hope
Linda
48Th
Madison
Doris Duke
Count Friederick Wiedebur
Basin Street
Satchmo
Harry Belafonte
Park Avenue
Martine Carol
Christian Jacque
Kim Novak
Romeo Salta
Zahra Norbo
Betty George
Jackie Gleason
Stork
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