First books create heroes shaping ideals of excellence
A reminiscence of how comic books from the 1930s and 40s sparked a lifelong reading habit. The author recalls trading comics, discovering books with pictures, and evolving from picture books to novels while choosing real-life heroes like Huck Finn, Tom Sawyer, Ty Cobb, Jack Dempsey, and Ted Williams as models.
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Huck Finn
Tom Sawyer
Huck
Tom
Mississippi
Cobb
Jack Dempsey
Ted Williams
Autobiography of Values by Charles A. Lindbergh
The Autobiography of Values surveys Charles Lindbergh life and his view of primitive versus civilized life. It describes his aviation career, war experiences, and reflective chapters on meaning, duty, and humanity. Lindbergh discusses aiding medicine, air raids, a moral moment on a New Ireland beach, and his dying wish regarding his memoirs.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
Charles Lindbergh
Pacific
New Ireland
Brotherhood of Individuals
Lindbergh
William Jovanovich
New York City
Jovanovich
Hawaii
States urged to speed Social Security tax deposits
Washington AP reports the Social Security Administration says the program could gain at least 140 million dollars yearly in interest if states counties and cities stop delaying tax contributions. It notes private employers already deposit weekly or monthly while states localities have 45 days after quarter end and the SSA urges changing this rule.
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Washington
Social Security Administration
Citizens Savings and Loan Association
Blood Brains and Beer Anecdotes By Ogilvy
David Ogilvy born 1911 reflects on a life of many careers in a whimsical reminiscence. He recalls Paris kitchen work, stove sales in Scotland, British advertising, a U.S. farm attempt, and finally founding his famous agency. The book reads like stories told by a longtime friend.
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David Ogilvy
Atheneum
Ogilvy
Britain
Paris
Scotland
United States
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Marvel
Captain America
Cps
Ty Cobb
By Douglas
J. Bean
Middletown
Minnesota
Judith A Schiff
Yale University Library
Sam Blackman
Associated Press
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Sheldon
McCullough
Tolkien
THE
Greene Scruples
Krantz
Fixx
Haldeman
Mother
Self
Friday
Anson
Herriot
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