Author Van Wyck Mason on Forever Amber and historical novels
Mason criticizes Forever Amber for harming historical novels by overemphasizing sensuality. He notes his own works on Henry Morgan face scrutiny and discusses how he adapts content to fit period realism. He argues critics ignore selling books in favor of harsh judgments and mentions ongoing author feuds and industry chatter.
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Free Russia Move Led by Kerensky
A committee of 25 Russian expatriates formed to oppose the Communist dictatorship in Russia. Alexander Kerensky, former premier of the provisional Russian government, recently exiled, advocates U S support to curb Bolshevik influence.
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Wales Grave for Death by Own Action in Washington
Thomas Williams who shot himself outside the U S Senate chamber will have no funeral service in the United States. His body will be cremated and shipped to his native Wales for burial, per his wishes. In Binghamton, a man found hanging from a tree near the city was believed to have died by his own action.
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Thomas Co. Withiams
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Young G. O. P. Convention to Seek Ideas in June
Plans announced by the Republican National Committee call for two Young Republican conventions in June at Salt Lake City beginning June 23. Youthful GOP members will be asked for their views on the party's future at these gatherings.
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UN Considerations and Tunnel Plan Dropped Amid Global Tensions
Reports indicate talks on moving UN headquarters to Geneva amid espionage concerns. EU experts rejected a tunnel under the Channel between France and England. Hamburg notes describe Oskar von Hindenburg's denazification trial. Britain seeks funds to polish Elizabeth II’s residence. a coroner's jury links Brocklehurst’s death to self-inflicted pins. Moscow budget approval follows. Carinthia autonomy debate continues as Yugoslavia presses for Slovene rights.
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Bunche Warns Israel and Trans-Jordan on Armistice Violations
Dr. Ralph J. Bunche warned Israel and Trans-Jordan that any military activity in the Arab area, whether fighting occurs or not, violates the United Nations Palestine truce. He delivered the Viewpoint to both sides and urged forwarding to their governments. Aqaba, a Trans-Jordan town near the Palestine border, was cited after reports of movements in the Southern Negev and a clash prior to the last cease fire.
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Deaths of notable figures across politics and film
Brig. Gen Sherwood A Cheney 735 military aide to President Coolidge dies in Manchester Conn. Alexander Claude Fors ter Boulton Sr lawyer and former Liberal MP dies in London. Dr Feannettie Potter Himmelsbach dies in Buffalo after medical degree in 1890. Mrs Allan Dwan widow of film director and former Ziegfeld Follies dancer dies in Hollywood.
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University of Buffalo
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Ziegefeld Follies
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Triplets Born Early Fight Death at Flushing Hospital
New York dispatch reports premature triplets two girls and a boy, collectively 310 pounds, fighting for life in a Flushing Hospital incubator. Born to Mrs. Peter Kontos of Astoria, they were delivered by Dr. James de Rose who had predicted twins earlier. The doctor said the babies were two months early and due in May.
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Czech Officers Purged After War, Ex-Air Officer Claims
A former Czech air force officer said at a news conference that all Czech officers who served with western allies during the war have been purged. He added civilians who fought with the allies are being removed from their jobs.
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Germany
Tsirws Conference
Hoover Calls For Shift of Eight Agencies to Labor Department
The Hoover Commission urged Congress to move select agencies from federal agencies into the Labor Department to strengthen its role. It proposed placing the Federal Mediation Service and other labor-related bodies under new departmental oversight while noting the Draft Agency should remain under the President.
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Five Near Sainthood Five Near Sainthood VATICAN CEIDY
The Vatican announced canonizations advancing Jeanne de Valois founder of the Order of Annunciades and four other Catholic women toward sainthood after 335 years. Pope Pius XII presided at two consistories, with a semi public session planned for May 2.
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Hit and Run Card Plea Haunts Atlantic City
A hit and run driver sends a post card reading God help me for hitting you but I haven t the strength to give myself up. Eddie Devlin was struck and released from Atlantic City Hospital on his seventh birthday as his mother seeks police help amid the incident. Vishinsky hosts Koreans in Moscow with a reception invitation noted as his first official function since becoming foreign minister.
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J. H. Haddox Jr Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey
Calvert Distillers Corp of New York City markets Calvert Reserve a blended whiskey with 86.8 proof and 65 percent grain neutral spirits. The label cites J. H. Haddox Jr as owner or brand figure.
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One Man's Opinion by Walter Kiernan
Walter Kiernan delivers a column titled One Man's Opinion, offering personal views on current events and social issues. The piece reflects Kiernan's distinctive voice and perspective as a columnist.
Wallace Talk Cuts Church Radio Time
Radio program featuring Wallace on a Norwalk station drew protests from Catholic clergy and Protestant groups. Sponsoring organizations and the Norwalk ministerial association said advance plans were not disclosed. The incident followed earlier controversy over a Danbury luncheon speaker.
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UN Mediator Bunche to report on Aqaba situation
Rhodes LA spokesman says Ralph Bunche expects to file a report today on Aqaba as UN observers speed up work amid disputed Israeli and Trans-Jordan movements near the Red Sea outlet. Bunche has overseen armistice talks and the cease-fire arrangement since recent clashes were reported.
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Churchill Attacks Laborites in Sowerby Election
Winston Churchill blasts the Labour government in a letter to his party's candidate for Parliament in Sowerby Yorkshire. The Conservative Paul Bryan faces Labour's Douglas Houghton after Joan W. Belcher vacated the seat following a government conduct tribunal.
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Treasure Hunters Doubt Gadget Will Locate James Loot
Four men chase buried wealth using a mine detector in Ohio while interest fades after a claim that Jesse James hid a treasure and a gadget would not locate it. Frank Dalton in Austin disputes the Ohio search and clings to a Jesse James legacy.
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Colonies to Be Discussed at Inter-American Conference
A Havana meeting opens to discuss ending remaining European colonies in the Western Hemisphere. Delegates from Argentina Guatemala Jamaica and others attend while the United States Chile and Brazil do not participate. Colonies listed include British Bahamas Barbados Bermuda British Guiana British Honduras Falkland Islands Jamaica Trinidad and Tobago Leeward and Windward Islands French Guadeloupe Martinique French Guiana Dutch Guiana Surinam Greenland.
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Five Western Ministers Meet Behind Closed Doors
Foreign ministers of the Eve Western Dice journals met behind closed doors to speed up work on the Atlantic Pact and other initiatives in the geie war. They discussed new security, economic defenses, and Russia’s actions as Western alliance strategy grows.
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