Golden Hand sparks 14th century England revival
Padith Simeon reviews Edith Simon's historical novel The Golden Hand from Putnam's, set in a 14th century English village around the cathedral of St Hand. The narrative follows lords and serfs, monks and outlaws amid the Peasant Revolt Black Death and a collapsing tower, with vivid detail and stark scenes.
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Golden Hand
Edith Simon
St. Hand
St. ‘S
Jerome
Illa
Hugh
Dingmort Manor
Europe
Forest Cavalier: A Virginia Tale of Bacon's Rebellion
The Forest Cavalier follows Lance Clayborne and Nathaniel Bacon in late 17th century Virginia as they defend frontier settlers against savage raids and fight for freedom. A romance with Easter Walker threads through a plot of rebellion, settlers' dreams, and colonial power under Governor Berkeley.
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Virginia
Flannagan
Nathaniel Bacon
Ag Lance Clayborne
Jamestown
Jesus Forke
William Berkeley
Lance
Berkeley
Forest Cavalier
Bacon
Easter Walker
Salmagundi praise and hints of future writing plans
A lively notice salutes Ivy Barr for a top notch review shaping this page and hints at summer plans for new reviewers. It teases future pieces including a feature on Alice and Wonderland with whimsical references and playful bylines.
Dope Story Realistic Biography Dope Story Realistic Biography
Dope Story Realistic Biography by David Hulburd presents Amy Burton’s life from a respectable family to heroin use seen through FBI files. The text depicts her progression, social pressures, and a cautionary tone about drugs, with warnings about readers and moral observations.
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Pasadena
Amy Burton
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Jack
Jane
Amy
Rumor of B-17 forced landing draws town to search
In Walcott Iowa a small rumor of a B-17 forced landing sparked a tense search. State patrol and private air operators joined hundreds of residents as air crews scoured fields. No bomber was found and the rumor proved false.
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Walcott
State Highway Patrol
Here
State Patrol
Forest Cavalier Set to Stir Readers Before Publication
Juanita Cox notes a forthcoming book titled Forest Cavalier, promising vitality and movement for readers. The author hints at an engaging narrative arc and anticipates strong reception ahead of the release date.
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Bce
Juanita Cox
Windom's Way Opens New Theme in Ullman Novel
Ullman's Windom's Way portrays a doctor's struggle against communistic ideology in Southern Asia. Aimed at health and village well being, Dr Windom faces a web of relationships including his wife, a native nurse, her brother, a rubber plantation superintendent, and a brutal German amid a timely political clash. The narrative emphasizes service over creed and moves toward a rapid, exciting denouement.
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James Ramsey Ullman
White Tower
River of the Sun
Windom
Asia
Dr. Windom
Library Additions Catalogue of Mixed Prewar Titles
A readable list of new books and reference works including fiction, history, religion, and home crafts. Entries mention works by Reinhold Niebuhr Immanuel Velikovsky Frank Graham Vivian Patina Marion Crawford and other authors with varied topics from social critique to cabinet making and archaeology and a guide to drugs.
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The
Saturday Evening Post
Ay Am
Herman We the Manes
T. Marsh
Edward Earse
Merle Constiner
Windom
James Ram
Uliman Goldensey
Simon O
Vachel Say
Penny
America
Reinhold Niebuhr
Charles Hayward
Wise
Cme
Kington
Immanuel Velikovsky
Ores
Judg
Siade-Netine
American Civil Liberties U
New —_ Giants
Frank Graham
Vivian Patina
Eliza
Britain
Marion Crawlodern
Aes
Dr. P. P. Pi
Cabinet ends rationing in Spain with open sale
The Spanish Cabinet decided to end rationing entirely and lift coffee and sugar to open sale, removing ration cards from the system.
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Barcelona
Elizabeth The Queen The Story Of Britain's New Sovereign
Marion Crawford profiles Elizabeth II from childhood to early queenship. The book covers her duties public pressures and personal life alongside Prince Philip and their children, with anecdotes of royal tours and the couple's affection for dogs and horses.
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Elizabeth the Queen
Britain
Marion Crawford
New York
Prentice-Hall, Inc
Elizabeth
Empire
Margaret Rose
Crawfie
Elizabeth II
Philip
America
Africa
England
High Point High seniors wrap up exams and plan picnics
Nancy Hill reports on finish lines for seniors as exams end and a string of school activities unfolds. The Key Club picnic in Winston-Salem, orchestra picnic at City Lake Park, Monogram event at the YMCA, and DeMolay projects crowd the week.
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Nancy Hill
High Point High
Nancy
Key Club
Winston-Salem
City Lake Park
Monogram
Y.M.C.A
DeMolay
My Son
John
Center Theater
Refugees From China Overcrowd Hong Kong
Hong Kong has the densest refugee population, with an estimated 2 500 refugees living in crowded quarters and six foot square rooms. Fires leveled huts, about 30 000 refugees forced to live in one pot, and TB rates soar. refugees lack relief aid from the United Nations or other organizations.
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Hong Kong
Catholic Sunday Examiner
China
Maryknoll
Howas D. Trube
Stephen B
Potetad
United ‘Nations
Querelly
Free Book on Arthritis and Rheumatism
Advertisement offers a free book from The Ball Clinic Dept 4612 Excelsior Springs Missouri. It claims the guide explains arthritis causes and medicines that relieve pain and can save years of misery with no obligation to send for the booklet.
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Ball Clinic
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
Duke Chapel Celebrates Twentieth Birthday With Baccalaureate
Duke Chapel marks its 20th anniversary with Sunday Baccalaureate services for the Class of 1952. Since opening in 1932, the chapel has hosted visitors from all states and many countries, with a guest register recording hundreds of thousands of names.
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Durham
Duke Ig
Duke
Rs. J. N. Jackson
Duke Hospital
Milk theft mystery tied to ferocious cat report
Police cite a bizarre clue in a case where a dozen milk bottles vanished from a supermarket. A man reported his two large dogs were driven away from the scene by a ferocious cat, prompting investigation into a possible wildlife distraction or theft motive.
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