Army entertainment and two wartime books reviewed
The review praises Henry Aldrich and the Army's own entertainment movement led by Stone and This Is The Army. It notes Vera Brittain's Account Rendered and traces Francis Keynsham Halkin's wartime tale from early service to catastrophe, court, asylum, and eventual rehabilitation. The piece assesses themes of war's impact and artistic response.
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Vera Brittain
The
Macmillan Co
Francis Keynsham Halkin
Halkin
France
The Robe Dominates 2 Million Copied Sold
Lloyd C. Douglas's The Robe has sold over two million copies in just over a year. The religious novel led sales for months while author Douglas has been ill recently but is back at work on a new book about Simon Peter in the Big Fisherman.
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Lloyd C. Douglas
Douglas
Simon Peter
Roy Bean in Langtry Texas Aides Publicity and Fiction
The piece analyzes C L Sonnichsen and the mythmaking around Roy Bean. It notes Bean’s dubious reputation for courting publicity, his famed Langtry sign promising ice cold beer, and sensational stories about fines and marriages. It traces Bean’s vague origins in Kentucky and his western move with his brother toward Santa Fe.
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Roy Bean
C. L. Sonnichsen
Macmillan Company
Pecos
Bean
Texas
Langtry
Sennichsen
Texas School of Mines
Eva de Concini
Sonnichsen
Sam
Santa Fe
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Roy Bean and the Old West Gambler’s Turbulent Sojourn
The tale follows Roy Bean from Mexico to California and Texas as he escapes murder, faces jail, and rebuilds a saloon empire with his brother. After multiple shootouts and a hanging, Bean survives and continues to drift toward a notorious reputation in the old West.
Husband Of Author Found Dead In Maine
Sheriff F. F. Francis announced Ralph Rich husband of Louise Dickinson author of We Took to the Woods was found dead in bed late Tuesday night. His body was being brought from Middle Dam to Rumford for examination as the couple with two children lived in a forest cabin there.
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England
Sally
Francis
Brittain
Rumford
F. F. Francis
Ralph Rich
Louise Dickinson
Rich
Chicago
Middle Dam
Rich and Wife Remain at Home After Sheriff Notes Natural Causes
Maine forest guide Mrs Rich and her husband were staying at their Middle Dam home when sheriff Francis reported no signs of foul play or non natural causes in the death of Rich, who was about 50. Bank of Rapid Ker provided material for Rich's book.
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Bank of Rapid Ker
Rich
Maine
Middle Dam
Francis
Hotel men pledge jobs for servicemen in Arizona
Phoenix directors of the Arizona Hotel association approve seven new active members and vow to create and restore employment for returning servicemen. New members include the San Carlos Phoenix, Ford Phoenix, Paradise Inn, Tucsonia Inn, Desert Willow Ranch, Westward Lock Ranch, El Portal Mesa, and San Carlos Yuma. Robert Fogle of the Roskruge Tucson suggests cooperative rehabilitation efforts. John E. Davidson of the Conquistador Tucson attends as honored guest.
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Phoenix
Arizona Hotel Association
San Carlos Hotel
Ford Hotel
Paradise Inn
Tucsonia Inn
Desert Willow Ranch
Westward Lock Ranch
Tucson
el Portal
Mesa
San Carlos
Yuma
Robert Fogle
Roskruge
John E. Davidson
E) Conquistador
Colorless nail polish may guard silver candlesticks and trays
A short report notes that applying a colorless nail polish to silver candlesticks and metal ash trays could help prevent tarnish, offering a simple protective method for maintaining shine.
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San Diego
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Los Angeles
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Brother Bean
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San Antonio
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West Coast Command
Mr. Spaulding
U. S. Employment Service
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Princess Royal
ROE Shoes
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