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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1949
Page
11
A detailed review of Unknown Warriors traces the rise of the French resistance from 1940 to liberation, highlighting tragedy, sacrifice, and patriotism amid Gestapo raids. It notes Benauville’s sketchy context and the book’s focus on courage over full historical background, praising the narrative strength.
Harvard scholar Carvel Collins uncovers Sam Ward as the true author behind Midas Jr. in 19th century California letters. Ward, tied to Longfellow and Julia Ward Howe, wrote from San Francisco and Merced, shaping early Gold Rush narratives. A centennial preview of Ward’s works and related Centennial paintings is set for tomorrow evening at 2412 Hi. First St.
A postwar RCA Victor release features Erna Berger in Mozart's Mass aria Et Incarnatus Est. Four Beethoven albums stand out including Fournier and Schnabel performing the cello piano sonata No 3. Other entries include Walter conducts the New York Philharmonic Symphony and Busch Serkin trio. Marian Anderson shines in Schubert duets.
The Republic of Indonesia overprinted two stamps asserting “Two Days of Infamy- 7 Dec. 1941, Pearl Harbor, 18 Dec. 1948-Jogjakarta.” Jogjakarta’s government was attacked by Dutch forces on Dec. 18 and within 12 days nearly all Republican territory and leaders were captured. Indonesia has existed since Aug. 17, 1945.
Philatelists note scarce Republican stamps in the United States due to a Dutch three year blockade. Blockade runners carry Indonesia letters with Indonesian stamps to Asia and sometimes to the United States. U S Post Office in New York will deliver properly cancelled Indonesia stamps. Two overprints on Netherlands East Indies issues include the bent green A-29 with rice fields and the 10 cent red brown A-34 featuring Queen Wilhelmina.
A Long Beach reader profile praises the best selling Cheaper by the Dozen for its humor and unique family dynamics. The piece highlights the Gilbreths, Jane G. Heppes, and Lillian Gilbreth, noting the authors and the family council plan that guided twelve children and the book’s place among notable domestic chronicles. It lauds the filmable warmth, practical housekeeping lessons, and the democratic home spirit that the book embodies.
A review heavy with names and publishers covers Verne Bright's Mountain Man from Caxton Printers, notes on Occidental College and Caltech honorary degrees, and profiles writers like Richard Armour. It mentions Random House's The American College Dictionary, Bill Stern's Baseball Stories, and Jim Corbett's Man-Eaters of Kumaon, all amid a stream of literary commentary and anecdotes.
Dr Westlake visits Lockwood’s New England resort and encounters Daphne Winters and Lucy Milliken two stage stars. A dramatic poisoning unleashes suspense as fear of confinement fire and poison drive the plot to a killer reveal with police help and sharp dialogue.
World famous architect Neutra will speak on Architecture for the Community at the Long Beach Art Association next Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Y W C A auditorium. Werner Rudni will introduce him. Neutra’s career spans Trebinje, Rome, Tokyo, and modern mass housing. He designed glass steel concrete structures including desert residences and public buildings. Diane Neutra will perform a 13 minute voice and cello program. Rec recreation club guests and presidents will attend.
WNAN reports new arrivals at the Long Beach Public Library Inspection Shelf across last week. Notable titles include Emma Hawkridge’s The Wisdom Tree tracing the evolution of gods to Buddha Confucius Mohammed and Jesus, Van Ogden Vogt’s Art and Religion revised edition, Marie Ray’s How to Conquer Your Handicaps, Jean Grossman Life With Family, Alan Villiers The Set of the Sails, John Bidwell In California Before the Gold Rush, Kurt Weill Down in the Valley, Canadian Carnival by Britten, and Somerset Maugham’s edition of History of Tom Jones junto with several new fiction titles by LeGette Costain Owen Van de Water Zilahy Williams.
A young novelist crafts vivid characters including a southern former Vice President and domineering mother. The central chapter The Parallel Construction uses alternating streams of consciousness to reveal a son’s rebellion and the mother’s grip. While the setup shines, the formal device feels out of date.
The book presents over 150 photographs and concise geography history culture and industries of Sweden. It inspires readers to travel with the promise of affordable ticket prices and compelling visuals. The descriptions convey a sense of home and longing that may prompt a trip to the old country.
Long Beach readers see fiction rankings listing The Big Fisherman by Douglas and Catalina by Maugham at top, with Dinner at Antoine's by Keyes and So Dear to My Heart by North rounding the top five. Other titles include The Room Beyond, Coral and Brass, Cheaper by the Dozen, The Roosevelt Myth, Crusade in Europe, and Fopcorn on the Ginza.
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