Styka's Crucifixion displays at Forest Lawn inspires awe
The article recounts how Jon Styka's painting The Crucifixion was found in a Chicago warehouse in 1944, rescued by Dr. Eaton, and placed at Forest Lawn where the Hall of the Crucifixion opened in 1948. It describes the assembly, the electric narration highlighting key figures, and the public’s spiritual reaction to the masterpiece in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Styka
Chicago
Dr. Eaton
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Council of Regents
Eaton
Forest Lawn
Christ
Two Thieves
Mother of Christ
Mary Magdalene
John the Beloved
Centurion
Golgotha
Gates of
Jerusalem
Jon Styka
Los Angeles
Walter Reuther and His GAW Could Happen Here
A critical look at guaranteed annual wage proposals tied to CIO leader Walter Reuther. The piece argues GAW has harmed economies in Italy by raising unemployment and delaying hiring as firms scale back new positions. It cautions against similar effects if adopted domestically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Morse
Neuberger
Wisconsin University
al Haake
Herald
Roosevelt
George Peck
Walter Reuther
CIO
Italy
Reuther
Take the Axe for Survival and Progress
In a survival parable, a shipwrecked man chooses the axe over canned food or radio, using a tool to build shelter, defend, and forage. The essay argues society has similarly chosen tools and machinery to amplify work, enabling prosperity beyond any prior era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Seized Artwork Ends Polish Masterpiece's U S Tour
The painting Knockin Around faced seizure after John Styka could not meet the customs duty. Jan Styka returned to Poland, discouraged and never saw his masterpiece again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Styka
United States Customs Office
Jan Styka
Poland
Strange chain of events surrounds famous painting sale
The artwork was sold by customs then stored again as no local display space existed. Many admired it yet no action followed. For thirty years the mystery persisted until Dr. Hubert Eaton, founder of Forest Lawn Memorial Park, heard the tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Styka
Hubert Eaton
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Also Mentioned on This Page
Myrtle Point Herald
Moreld
Newead
Ee Asp Ag Tay
Eekly Newspaper Representatives, Inc
Ssiresrrattye
Mell
Eétier
Hart
Bus
Mer
Lardo
Florida
George
Eisenhower
Congress
George and
Byrd
ADA
Corsi
Dixon-Yates
White House
Dicks Neuberger
Gov
Shivers OF
Texas
Allen Shivers
Adlai Stevenson
United States
Jackie Watzling
Europe
Aecard
London
England
Lewis Shindell
Myrtle Point
Jackie
New York
Oxford
Straton
Warwick Castle
Holy Trinity Church
Ann Hathaway
Shakespeare
Holland
Edwards’ Electric
Orv
Brownie Bulf
Perkins Drug
Thornton
Thountons
Coes Bay — Coquille
Werner
Coos
Brodie
Myrtle Peimt
R. D. Coe
Veterans’ Administration
Lobdell Building
Méers
Chrysler
Stude. Champ
Hater
Lounsbury Ford
Heeren & Linn
Superior Cheese Company
Superior
Mands
Oregon
Erie
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!