Moment of Warmth reviewed in South and Its People
Robert Marks critiques Fran cis Irby Gwaltney s A Moment of Warmth as part of a two volume look at World War II s impact on the South. He notes the setting in Arkansas, the Pacific war, class and race shifts, and the author s focus on personal growth amid change, while criticizing perceived forced sexuality and lack of honesty.
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New Irby York
Rinehart
Francis Irby Gwaltney
Arkansas
National Guard
United States
Gifford
Pacific
Andrew Hunter
Hunter
Japan
Mr. Gwaltney
Gwaltney
Robert Marks
Children's Books Short Reviews From Morning News
A selection of children's titles including A Cow in the House by Mabel Watts with illustrations by Katherine Evans, I If I Ran the Circus by Theodore Geisel Dr Seuss, and Snowshoe Paws by Margaret S Johnson. Reviews note humor charm and appeal for ages 4 8 and Grade 3 readers.
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Mabel Watts
Katherine Evans
Chicago
Follett Publishing Co
Grandpa Wiseman
Theodor Geisel
Dr. Seuss
New York
Random House
Sneelock
Morris McGurk
Rolf
McGurkus
M.M
Happy Family THE O'DONNELLS
The O'Donnell sisters Grace Ella Margaret Rose and Cis live in early 1900s Kansas City with policeman father and Mary Stevens illustrated pages. Ella helps with brick laying driving the summer horse and preparing chores while Mama calls them to breakfast.
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O'Donnells
Peggy Sullivan
Mary Stevens
Chicago
Follett
O'Donnell
Kansas City
Papa O'Donnell
Grace
Ella
Margaret
Rose
Cis
St. Aloysius School
Papa
Mama
Grace Ella Margaret Rose
Best Sellers List Highlights Fiction and Nonfiction Picks
Current best sellers feature top fiction including Peyton Place by Grace Metalious The Fountain Overflows by Rebecca West Don t Go Near the Water by William Brinkley Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis Compulsion by Meyer Levin Nonfiction selections include The FBI Story by Don Whitehead The Nun s Story by Kathryn Hulme This Hallowed Ground by Bruce Catton Much Ado About Me by Fred Allen Men to Match My Mom by Irving Stone.
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Peyton Place
Grace Metalious
Rebecca West
William Brinkley
Mame
Patrick Dennis
Compulsion
Meyer Levin
Don Whitehead
Kathryn Hulme
Fantasy Bach and the Heavenly Choir
Georgia Cox reviews a World Publishing Co. novel by Johannes Reuber about Pope Gregory seeking Bach’s canonization by arguing through music. The tale explores Bach’s religious reach across Protestant and Catholic faiths and ends with a potential heavenward assignment.
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Johannes Reuber
New York
Cleveland
World Publishing Co
Johann Sebastian Bach
Bach
Gregory
Georgia Cox
Thurber Fables for Our Time reviewed by Maxine Ferree
James Thurber’s latest collection Fables for Our Time is praised for wry dry humor and sharp observations of human foibles. The book features animal characters and Thurber’s own illustrations, delivering morals and glancing satire on vanity desire religion philosophy and modern life.
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James Thurber
New York
Simon and Schuster
Dbris
Cricket
Tongeletale Wood
Wren
Bires
Thurber
Maxine Ferree
Author of the Week Arthur Schlesinger Jr.
Arthur Schlesinger Jr. begins his four volume study The Age of Roosevelt with The Crisis of the Old Order. Born in Columbus Ohio he graduated summa cum laude from Harvard and served in OWI in Washington and OSS abroad. He later became a history professor at Harvard in 1947.
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Arthur Schlesinger Jr
Roosevelt
Columbus
Ohio
Harvard
OWI
Washington
OSS
Jackson
New Books Highlight Custer Mystery and Farm Economics
University of Oklahoma Press releases include Stanley Vestal's Sitting Bull biography claiming White Bull killed General Custer, with a disputed 1947 death. Also featured is The Farmer and His Customers by Ladd Haystead arguing mechanization raised yields but requires farm aid due to postharvest costs. Dr. Shedd promotes Pray Your Weight Away after decades of dieting failed.
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George Armstrong Custer
Just
University of Oklahoma Press
Sitting Bull
Stanley Vestal
Custer
White Bull
Vestal
Bad Juice
Ladd Haystead
Haystead
Charlie W. Shedd
Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church
Houston
Texas
Dr. Shedd
J. B. Lippincott Com
Philadelphia
People At Lippincott
British stamp freaks found by teens and others in Britain
Stamps in the news report three recent philatelic freak discoveries in Britain. A 17 year old girl in Bury bought 19 two penny stamps on thick paper, a rarity with dealers making generous offers. Earlier finds include a sheet of 240 imperforated two penny stamps and a Plymouth buyer with a perforation free small book. Venezuela issues starship set with O Leary Hospital architecture. Hungary issues a seven value transport themed set. Australia plans two new stamps one commemorative for South Australia’s centenary and a regular 4 pence with Queen portrait.
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Syd Kronish
Bury
Plymouth
Britain
Venezuela
Hungary
New York Stamp Co
Australia
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Richmond
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South Australia
International Telegraphic Union
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High Point
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