Debate Over Potash Perlmutter Lewis Prize Grants
Abe Potash and Morris Perlmutter discuss Upton Sinclair Lewis and the Pulitzer Prize, arguing about the grounds for awarding the prize and whether Lewis should have refused. They compare prize value, publicity, and the role of critics, with broader remarks on gambling and merit in awards.
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Mr. Lewis
Mawruss
Abe Potash
Upton Sinclair Lewis
Sinclair Lewis
Cracer
Morris Erlamtter
Abe
America
Sinclair
Nicholas Murray Butterby
Morris
Abo
Sherwood
George Ly
Craig
Connolly
Gerude Hoffman
Lewis
Roosevelt
Bell Syndicate Inc
Wisconsin teachers receive over three million dollars in loans
Wisconsin state funds totaling 3,424,982 support teacher loans for real estate mortgages under the teachers retirement program. Most financing comes from teachers opting into the repayments and an equivalent state contribution. Interest is applied at a set percentage.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Envious Wife of Chilean Minister Court in London
Mme. de Bit court wife of the Chilean minister is described as the most envied woman in England. Chroniclers note her possessions and status as a symbol of display. A London spring drapery show reveals only one dress due to its significance and her prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mme. de Bitcourt
St. Fae
England
Motolists Support Family Of Slain Father In Plea
Eight young men who struck Augustus Spayder and fled face manslaughter charges still pending. They moved the widow and eight children to Shickshinny Pennsylvania to care for them and plan to build a $5000 home for the family. Court suspended sentence to observe the experiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shickshinn
J. Pa
Augustus Spayder
Spayder
National federation pledges to teach illiterates in Philippines
About 5 000 members of the National Federation of Filipino students sign a pledge to teach at least one illiterate adult each year. Two textbooks are prepared for the campaign, one focusing on reading and writing, the other covering geography history civics morals hygiene and sanitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
P. L
National Federation of Filipino Students
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Aera
Mearis
Dodge Brothers
Preston J A. Blair Co
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Copse Brothers Motor Cars
Cadillac
Detroit
Fisher
Ceneral Motors Corporation
Trist Auto CO
West Center
Overland
Willys Finance
Snehaipe
Howard’s Garage
Second Avenue
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