Irene Kuhn Defends Appearance In Weight Debate
New York writer Irene Kuhn responds to readers criticizing her weight in the April 13 column. The piece notes that Kuhn’s weight remains 133 pounds, a figure the author has tracked for years, and offers an explanation for prior remarks while defending the value of plumpness in beauty.
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New York Views and Society Notes from 1939
Ruth McKenney introduced as a Communist at a luncheon, her humor noted by Frank Crowninshield. Readers receive budget tips for short visits to New York, including top buses, elevated lines, ferries, and views from Empire State and Chrysler buildings. Greeley and Herald Squares slated for renovation with Bennett clock to be remounted.
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Graham Sees Jitterbug as Period Phenomenon
Martha Graham calls jitterbug dancing neurotic but potentially valuable if it eases opposition to American male dancers. She notes the form emerged from leisure and energy, and contends her American Document features an American male dancer for the first time. She compares dancing to spoken conversation and stresses meaningful movement.
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