Woman as Force in History reviewed by Beard
The review praises Mary Beard's study of women as active shapers of history in Woman as Force in History. It notes Beard challenges the idea that women were only a subject sex, cites Blackstone's influence, and highlights women's roles from ancient to modern times, including politics and mysticism. The book, dense and demanding, is deemed essential for readers seeking a deeper understanding of women's past and future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Beard
Mrs. Beard
Ulion
Sir William Blackstone
England
My Africa and Blue Boy book notes review roundup
A compact survey notes Mbonu Ojike’s view of Africa America relations rooted in misperception by missionaries and media. It then discusses Jean Giono’s Blue Boy, praising its vivid sensory detail and human growth, with emphasis on the baker’s wife Aurelie and Giono’s self-described sensualism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Mbonu Ojike
John Day
Ohio State University
Mbonu
Gold Coast
Merchant of Venues
University of Oxford
Europe
America
Jean Giono
Viking
Mediterranean
Giono
Odripano
Gonzales
Aurelie
Katherine A. Clarke
Science, Liberty and Peace by Aldous Huxley review
The short critique notes Huxley’s restrained rebuke of science’s role in society. It argues the book links liberty’s decline with centralization of power, while science is portrayed as complicit yet not overtly hostile to spiritual belief. A concise, balanced assessment of the argument and tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldous Huxley
Harper
Huxley
Cap
The Bear That Wasn't reviewed by Frank Tashlin
A playful critique of Frank Tashlin's book The Bear That Wasn't from Dutton 1.25, about a bear who believes he is a worker until winter returns. The cartoon style tale explores identity with humor and a hint of social satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tashlin
Dutton
The Single Pilgrim by Mary Roland review
A blunt review of The Single Pilgrim noting a plot about Stephanie Thorne's fiancé missing in action and her promiscuous acts ending in syphilis. The critic argues the theme is overblown and the book is claptrap, contrasting with 19th century heroines.
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Pilgrim
Mary Roland
Crowell
Stephanie Thorne
The Great Divorce reviewed by a cautious critic
A reviewer mocks C S Lewis The Great Divorce calling it dull and lead-footed while noting scenes like Celestial Omnibus and a harsh Heaven threshold. The piece highlights a stark black or white moral and a harsh fate for any hidden sin, with the author of The Screwtape Letters not escaping criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Lewis
Macmillan
Heaven
Army Doctor In Warning On Disease In Pacific
HONOLULU March 23 Capt Paul Withington assistant medical officer of the 14th naval district warned that the United States sits on a volcano of disease from the Orient that may erupt into a major epidemic at any time. He noted scrub typhus malaria and other threats while stressing rapid stabilization to prevent further loss of medical personnel. California authorities reported an outbreak of smallpox from the Orient and urged vaccination.
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Honolulu
Paul Withington
14Th Naval District
United States
Orient
Pacific
California
San Francisco
United States Army
Joe
Scout Camp registrations surge amid June slots opening
Registrations for the summer scout camp are growing with June 16 and June 30 sessions filled. Additional slots exist for June 23 and July 7 with limited openings in the second and fourth weeks. Districts High Point Rowan Thomasville Lexington each show multiple troops registered, while C M Gaskins becomes camp director and Robert Holladay leads field operations.
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B. W. Hackney
High Point
Council
Thomasville
Lexington
Rowan
Italian Bandits Rampage Across Sicily Defy Police
In Palermo and across Sicily armed gangs launch organized attacks on carabinieri barracks using machines guns hand grenades and rifles. A major assault at Bello Camp near Agrigento led to surrender after dynamite threats and destruction of records. Other outlying barracks and a Catania clash with separatists left many dead or wounded. Authorities report gangs plundering cattle horses and food as part of a wider terror campaign.
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Palermo
Italy
INS
Icaly
Agriegento
Carabinieri
Bello
Catania
Lost pay at Portland shipyards nets fortune
In Portland Oregon three shipyards hold drawers filled with pay and war bonds totaling 432248 dollars. The amount includes 350000000 in pay and 87000 in war bonds, creating a potential near millionaire treasure. officials urge claimants to come forward with proof of entitlement.
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Portland
Oregon
INS
Two High Point Men To Graduate From Medical School
Two High Point men, John Alvis F. Aa Olystoch and Veach Long, will receive their doctor of medicine degrees at Bowman Gray School of Medicine Wake Forest College Sunday afternoon. Fowler will intern at U S Naval Hospital Corpus Christi Texas, Rowland at Baptist Hospital Winston Salem. Lexington graduates are William Louis Bingham and David Carlton Mack. Thomas T. Mackie from New York City, recently discharged from the army medical corps, will deliver the commencement address.
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John Alvis F
Olystoch
Veach Long
Bowman Gray School of Medicine
Wake Or
Fowler
U. S. Naval Hospital
Corpus Christi
Texas
Rowland
Baptist Hospital
Winston-Salem
Lexington
William Louis Bingham
David Carlton Mack
Thomas T. Mackie
New York City
Army Medical Corps
What Think Ye Of Christ by REV T T LINDSEY
A sermon argues Christ is not a weakling or menace but the enduring answer to social and personal ills. Christ’s forceful presence, moral influence, and timeless relevance are urged as the path to peace, justice, and a better world. Lent calls for Christ as daily companion.
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Rev
T. T. Lindsey
Jesus
Christ
John the Baptist
Pilate
Caiaphas
Emer
God
Lloyd George
England
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