Books and authors attract Tucson readers this summer
A Tucson book column highlights new titles including Quentin Reynolds Only Stars Are Neutral based on his World War II experiences, Bromfield Until the Day Breaks about Paris intrigue, and Roosevelt Family by Karl Schriftgiesser. Also reviewed are How to Cook A Wolf and other popular works, with notes on Wilder and de Sales.
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Bromfield
Paris
Tucson
Marian White
Marian
Roosevelt
Karl Schriftgiesser
Anthony Adverse
M. F. K. Fisher
Carlisle
Semple
Lane Ballou
Lane
Lute-Mae Sanders
Lute-Mae
Florida
Wilder
New York Sun
Sun
de Sales
America
United States
Wilson
Jack London
Missouri
Kettering
Philadelphia
Lavina
David
Bellamann
Vassar College
Flamingo Road review praises strong Florida-set tale
The critic lauds Robert Wilder's Flamingo Road for its merit and realism. Florida setting and the county sheriff Titus Semple emerge as central figures, with a sharp, politically-minded villain who dominates the narrative.
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Flamingo Road
Robert Wilder
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Florida
Titus Semple
Titus
Semple
The Making of Tomorrow by Raoul de Roussy de Sales
A critical review notes the book's strong analysis of nationalism collectivism and pacifism. It praises the author's insight into pre and postwar France and the rise of nationalist sentiment in Germany while questioning his assessment of the United States.
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Raoul de Roussy de Sales
Reynal and
Hitchcock
de Sales
France
Germany
Summary of an Author's Youth Themed Works
The passage references works such as King's Row Cups of Illusion and the Upward Pass focusing on adolescent themes. It notes these books as passable entertainment but not worth reading for busy readers.
Morrow Urges Child Protection Amid School Break
A warning from Robert D. Morrow superintendent of city schools calls for extra caution by both motorists and pedestrians as patrol boys are off the street and schools are out, noting the higher risk of accidents during the vacation period.
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Robert D. Morrow
Oklahoma Seeks To Keep Whisky From Fort Sill Officers
Fort Sill, Oklahoma, June 11. State authorities threaten to cork liquor flow from west Texas to the federal reservation over dry Oklahoma. Both state and Army seek court ruling on jurisdiction over liquor transport to the government owned post where liquor is allowed. We're going to stop that whisky traffic if there's any.
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Fort Sill
Okla
West Texas
Oklahoma
Army
Oklahoma Officials Seek to Halt Whisky Traffic Across Border
Chief Investigator Ted Husted announced action to stop bootleg whisky flow from Texas into dry Oklahoma. Gov. Leon C. Phillips joined the effort and appealed to U. S. Senator Elmer Thomas to take measures to cut the traffic.
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Ted Husted
Department of Public Safety
Leon C. Phillips
Texas
Oklahoma
U. S
Elmer Thomas
Okla
Coast man tours country in goat-drawn wagonette
B C Andrews, 65, from Black Hills South Dakota, travels the nation in a small wagonette drawn by two billygoats. His wagon displays the sign Buy
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Hollywood
Cal
B. C. Andrews
Black Hills
S. D
Defense Bonds and Japs Cant Get Our Goat
A wartime column notes phrases used in morale campaigns and highlights a speaker who has traveled over 2,500 miles. The piece emphasizes public support for defense bonds and homeland morale.
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DR. West
Gillette
Walgreen’s
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Lim
Probak JR
A Giosta Ie Vole
Leon Laraine
THE
Eastman Camera
Helena Rubinstein
Montclair
Gay
Caballero
Sue Tin
RADIO
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Prince Albert
Velvet
Raleigh
DILL
Washington
Edgeworth
H. H. Ayers
Econo
Ater
Odess Kins
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Alka
Seltzer
Revelation
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