davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Laurel outlook., 1947-07-30
DauntIess British Expert
Gets Whales Temperature

LONDON. Taking a whales
temperature almost cost a British
scientist his life in a daring under
water experiment.
Out to learn more about preserv-
ing whale meat as a supplement for
the scanty British diet, the whaling
factory ship, Baleana, sighted and
harpooned a leviathan in Antarctic
waters.
DR.. R. A. M. Case, clad in a
"frogman' diving suit, swan under
the whales belly and shot a special
temperature recorder deep into the
giants body.
Seawater entered Cases breath
ing apparatus, however, and other
crewmen dragged him, uncon-
scious, from the icy ocean.
DR.. Case has since recovered, but
no further underwater experiments
will be tried.
Laurel outlook., 1947-07-30
U. S. Army Tightens Fight
On Cigarette Black Market

FRANKFURT, GERMANY. - The
U. S. army frightened controls to
prevent American cigarettes from
reaching the German black market.
The army said that, although first
class sealed packages from the
United States are not subject to
postal inspection, postal authorities
in the United States would stamp
parcels suspected of containing Gig
arettes or tobacco:
Supposed to contain prohibited
articles"
When these parcels reach Ger
many, the army said, it will hold
them for personal delivery.
The addresses will be required
to open such packages in post Of
fees.
If a package contains any form
of tobacco the addressee either will
have to return the whole package
to the United States or take out the
tobacco and mail it back to the
sender.
Laurel outlook., 1947-07-30
Great Britain Has Agreed to
Sell British Goods TO Poles

LONDON.-Britain has agreed to
sell to Poland go million dollars
worth of industrial recovery" ma
chinery in the next three years.
Of it, "a million dollars worth will
be on credit, with repayment to fol-
low delivery of the goods, the Polish
trade mission in London disclosed.
DR.. T. Lychowski, head of the
mission, made known the machin-
cry agreement in announcement of
the formal conclusion of a new COM
mercial pact involving goods and
credits totaling 272 million dollars.
Laurel outlook., 1947-07-30
Australia Will Select
Immigrants From U. S.

MELBOURNE. - Australian
immigration offices will be
opened in New York and San
Francisco, the minister of immi-
grafton announced.
The offices will receive appli-
cations and make selections of
immigrants under the govern
ment's new plan for assisting for
mer u. S. servicemen to obtain
passage to Australia, the minis
ter said. The work formerly was
done by other Australian agen-
cies and in some cases by British
representatives.
Similar offices will be opened
in Oslo, Paris, Berlin, Shanghai,
New Delhi, Cairo and Holland.
Laurel outlook., 1947-07-30
osteopath Loses in Ruling
On Role as tree Surgeon

FRESNO, CALIF.-How far may
a doctor go to protect a patients
health?
DR.. A. E. Hazen told Police Judge
c. T. Walton that, as an osteopath,
his state license to heal gave him
the right to cut down five Sycamore
trees in the parking strip alongside
his home. He said pollen from the
trees gave his wife hay fever and
asthma. He argued that his license
takes precedence over any city ordi-
nance.
Judge Walton ruled: 500 fine or
so days in Jail.
Laurel outlook., 1947-07-30
Tales of the Town

A picnic honoring Mr.. and Mrs
John Gary and daughter, Helen
Sears, of Portland, Ore, and Miss
Ann Albertus was held at Riverside
park Friday evening. The outing
was attended by the Lyle Boyd fam
lily, Homer Sheets family, Henry
Freeman family, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
R. Gummow, Mr.. and Mrs. R. c.
Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Richard
son, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Albertus
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Donald
Hoppel, Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Bliss
and son Bruce and Nj. and Mrs.
Frank Jacobs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Johnson and
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Dickerson of Minot,
N. D., were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
R. B. St~urtevant Tuesday night
while en- route from a visit in Seat
tie. Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Sturte-
want are sisters.
Miss Mabel Haynes arrived Thurs
day from California where she had
spent several weeks visiting rela-
tives and friends. Friday night she
left for East Rosebud lake where
she is a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. P.
S. Goan at their summer home.
Mrs. D. H. McCauley returned
home Saturday from California
where she had visited her son Dun
gan and family. En- route home she
spent some time with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. DUNCAN, in
Denver.
Laurel outlook., 1947-07-30
Nobody Can Tell This Lady
What Trouble Really Is

SEATTLE. - Mrs. Victor Enfield
really knows what troubles are.
Hers started February IL when
her eldest son, Kenneth, 10, was
struck by a coal truck. He was un-
conscious four days and spent sew
eral weeks recuperating.
While he was still in bed the baby
of the family, Joyce, 16 months,
pulled a cup of coffee onto herself
and badly scalded one arm.
Then Mrs. Enfield's husband, a
parts man for a motor company,
had an accident at work and was
knocked unconscious.
Finally, her third child, Jack,
was struck by an automobile and
suffered head and leg injuries.
Laurel outlook., 1947-07-30
Women Live Longer

The average length of life for
white women in the United States
has reached the remarkably high
figure of 69.5 years, according to
statisticians of the Metropolitan Life
Insurance company. For men the
average length of life is 64.5 years,
and for the American people as a
whole, sc years. The increase in
expectation of life at birth since
the beginning of the century results
from a better control of infections
in the young.
Laurel outlook., 1947-07-30
Landlord Agrees to Replace
Parts From Tenants Home

LIE CLAIRE, IOWA.-Harold Oh
sen promised to restore James
Munro's home, which he had
started to carry away piece by
piece.
Olsen also agreed to withdraw an
eviction notice. 1t all was part of an
out-of-court settlement of the land
lord-tenant dispute.
Munro had charged that Olsen
had taken away parts of his five
room home. He said Olsen was
angry because the office of price
administration had cut the rent
from $35 to $25 a month and he had
ignored Olsen's eviction notice.
Laurel outlook., 1947-07-30
Taxicab Ride in Shanghai
20 Minutes, Fare $4,000

SHANGHAI. - Taxi fares were
fixed at new minimum rates.
From now on, drivers will charge
10000 (Chinese) dollars for 20 min
utes and they'll expect the standard
20 per cent tip-4,000 dollars.
That's anywhere from 70 cents to
S1.70 (U. S. for the 20 minutes
depending on where you get your
dollars changed.
Laurel outlook., 1947-07-30
Polio Victim Walks Again
After Long Trip to Get Aid

WARM SPRINGS, GA. - Wesley
Engquist, 26, infantile paralysis VIC
tim who travelled here by wheel
chair from Fremont, Neb., for
treatment, leN for home later by
train.
Aided by crutches, he was walk
ing for the first time in 16 years.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-12

I.ltGltu w lll NOM llSb
Tamoor recording Sc cretary
William johnson, sergeant at
arms ANDY Dcwar. guide John
Gallo. and three year trustee
William McKie Only James
Couscr financial secretary, will
have 10 face a run-off, against
Paul Taylor who held the post
IN l94j
HOPED FOR RUN.oFF
The results were a stunning
surprise to the right-wing which
had expected a run-off and a
chance to acquaint the local
membership with rs candidate
for president, Michael Mace,
who was virtually unknown
whom the election began.
The election results do not
change the political orientatlon
Of the local. which was left
dominated last year, and whose
convention delegation has al
ways been prcdomlnantly left
isl Thus the election returns do
not weaken the position Of IN
ternational president walter
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-12
Perry Replaces
Roxb@ough As
Administrator

The appointment ~ Julian
Perry veteran Detroit attorney.
as public adminlstratc- Hss an
nounced Monday BY ATTY Cen
eral Black The post YEAS torm-
erly held by Charles a. Roxbor
ough who was first re-appolnted
after demands Were made on
Gov rpor Siglet 20 name snoth-
or Negro 10 the job when Rox-
borough was replaced
II is believed that Roxbol
ough's name was withdrawn be-
cause he was not a member Of
the wing OF thh Republican pai
~ in power
Perry is d mcube o. tac Pro-
gressive Republican Oggsniza-
ton ~ which Robert L. Ward
is chairman and also active with
the Wavnc County Republican
Precinct Organization He lives
al 273 Marlborough. Perry was
one Of the defense LAWYERS m
the famous Sweet trial in the
20's.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-12

Nhc,e he met Griffin and shot
him IN the abdomen.
Prince told police that Griffin
mad assaulted him twice. once
after asking for some money.
He SAID that after knocking
him down. Griffin had taken
$50 from him.
SPENT SOS
He said that he paid S32 for
a Winchester. and SO for ann
munitlOn
He told police that when he
approached Griffin he asked
him if he was prepared 10 re-
turn the $40. When Griffin
told him 10 stop "signifYing"
he fired the rifle al him.
Police captured Prince short
~ after the shooting lie was
followed from the bar by sew
eral witnesses who pointed him
out to his captoyS. lie was still
carrying the rifle wrapped in
newspaper. when picked up
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-12
Thanks Tribune

Appreciation 10 the TRIBUNE
for IT'S support in the election
was expressed by Recorder S
Judge John p. Scallen in 3 let
ter to Editor and Publisher
Ulysses w Boykin
Scallen ran second IN the Re
corders Judge race HIS letter
follows:
Dear Nj Boykrn:
Il am indeed grateful to YOU
and the TRIBUNE for you
splendid support which helped
make my reelection possible !
have valued for many wears
the friendship Of your paper
and am very appreciative Of
the confidence YOU have placed
in me
In the future l shall do my
best to continue 10 mete out
Justice 10 all. regardless OF thor
race or condition in life TO tenn
per that Justice with mercy
when the situation requires H.
and TO support with all my
might every community effort
that helps achieve fair employ
nent and full citizenship rights
for those who do not yet enjoy
these privileges.
please accept my personal
good wishes and thanks.
Sincerely,
(Signedl
UIohn y SCalleu
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-12

=
Of the Detroit branch MACE.
Wednesday. on behalf Of Al
bert Watson l6. 285 Hcndrie;
Charles Smith. l6. 58l5 Brush,
Jackie Robinson. Is. same adj
dress. and Eddie Webster. a.
sea Hendrie. None has any DO
lice record
SEEK THIEF
The bows were held and cues
toned but were not booked N
police effort 20 learn who
had stolen peanut vending
machine from Oxford Hall The
bows charged that they were
sworn at. that some OF them
were beaten. and that one de.
tective placed them IN a cell
with hardened criminals IN an
effort To intimidate them
The detectives name was
not revealed 10 the boys They
were brought 10 the station hv
juvenile officer Swanson. Police
officials. including In spcCtor
Stanley Hammacher of the Can
field station. and 1t Reilly,
chief Of the stations detectives.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-12
DELTAS OPEN
REGIONAL

When the Midwest Region
Of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
assemblies al Detroit for ITS l947
Conference. the Sorority is pre-
Scnting Mrs Vivian Beamon of
Cincinnati as principal speaker
for the open meeting at Ply
mouth Congregational church.
Friday. April II at 8 pm. The
public is invited.
Principal OF school sn Gin
cinnati. member Of the MAYORS
Friendly Relations Committee,
Jealous promoter Of social bet
termcnt, an untiring civic work
er. Mrs Beamon co m b n c 5
knowledge and insight 10 bring
Continued on Page 2
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-12
HAMPTON BREAKS ALL
PARADISE RECORDS

Lionel Hampton the sense
tional versatile xinG of the
vibeS and bis orchestra broke
an attendance ccordS here W
his Paradise theatre enCaEc-
Ment
Almost every DAY Ions lines
extending for block formed
in front Of tho theatre KS gn
here VOL close Thursday and
ON Saturday evening he VIII
play in Kalamazoo at s 80 pm
in the auditorium Of Central
High school.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-12

told the TRIBUNE they were
conducting an investigation to
determine who the detective
was and whether the charges
were true.
SUSPECTS SADlSM
Swan told the TRIBUNE that
he believed that the detective
was a psychological case a SAD
ist who should be psychosnalyzed.
He charged that az one point
in the questioning one Of the
bows was told 20 squat on an
imaginary chair. and was then
struck across the mouth
The NAACP official said that
the BOYS were small. and that
IL appeared to him that a fiend-
ish delight was taken In beat
Ing and maltroating them
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-12

Deroiters paid their last trt
butte Henry Ford died at ll:40
p m Monday from a cerebral
hcmorrhage
His memory will not die be-
cause the name Of Henry Ford
meant much to the Negro peo-
pie of this community II was
through him they had received
an opportunity to make place
for themselves in Detroit
Without the recognition gwen
the Negro workers by Mr. Ford.
large numbers OF them now
earning good living could not
have remained and become a
part. and made a contribution
10 this growing city. Then 10y
atty. industry. and hard work
helped to make Mr. Ford great,
and he was able TO help them
IN many ways
Negroes we're represented IN
his personnel service. purchaS-
Ing and engineering departments
OF his vast Dearborn. Highland
Park and Lincoln plans Am
bilious Negro youths were given
an opportunity 10 study in the
factory trade school Henry Ford
has not only hired more Ne
groeS than any other Detroit
employer. but has gwen some
of them the chance 20 rise above
the mental ranks He cons
tently employed in the pre-la-
Dor union era more colUc 60
workers than all other plants
combined
Ford welfare aides supervised
the working and living condi-
tons OF many Of his workers
when many OF them flockcd to
the city for jobs. Thrift gar
dens have been made available
10 many workers every summer.
These conditions have made the
Negro feel a debt OF gratitude
10 Henry Ford. He had made
his position clear 10 his en-
plovees and had always been
the first in raising wages and
improving working conditions.
His philosophy was service.
Profits TO him were bvpro-
duct Though he is reputed 10
have given millions 10 those in
need he was opposed TO or
ganized charity. He insisted that
the only law Of PROCESS was
work. that life should be so
arranged that every man could
be self sufficient by his oWn
labors
The true idealst," he de-
clared as a person who helps
other people TO be prosperous.
Henry Ford is dead His spir-
IL Will serve as an inspiration
10 American youth everywhere
10 work TO improve industry
and at the same time work for
ian honest industrial democracy
in our country Tor the only
Ircal guarantee OF present and
future security for all workers.
That's the way we believe Hen
~ Ford would want IT,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-12
RECALLS FORD
ACTIVITIES
BY Fred Hart Williams

ANd W AAAl0Allb
Strangely reminiscent al the
normal conditions Of life when
he was a boy. Henry Ford died
late Monday night in a house
heated only BY fireplace,
lighted only by candles. and I'M
connected by telephone with
the outside world
People OF color greeted his
death with mixed emotions.
Few Of them could remember.
with inc. the time when he was
wont TO attend services AT ST.
Matthews Episcopal church az
Episcopal church al Elizabeth
and ST Antoine and Columbia
which is now the home OF the
Detroit Tribune.
Before his rise 10 immense
wealth Ford came 10 know
well many of Deiroiis leading
Negro citizens. Among them
were Dr.. George BundY; Faith
er Everard Daniel Of 81.
Matthews church; D Donald
Marshall. who worked in the
Ford employment service; and
the late Rev. Robert l.. Brad
by OF Second Baptist church.
Elizabeth and St Antoine FAITH
or Bundy was pastor then, but
ne later left the ministry to stu
DIV medicine. which he practiced
until his death
FIRST CENTER
The first recreation center Tor
colored young people was es-
tablished by Father Bundy who
interested Ford in making a
contribution to project that
developed into the Douglas Cen
ter. which was housed in the
building at the Southeast cor
ner Of ST Antoine and Colum
bia which rs now the home OF
tho Detroit Tribune
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-12
SHOOTS man
dead IN BAR

A dramatic death bed identi-
baton Of the murderer climaxed
+ barroom shooting Saturday
Iat * James Griffin. CA. OF
rs I Foll bv Norman Prince,
q s29 Napoleon.
Griffin deed in Receiving hos
lia aiter pointing out his muir
Re la shooting took place
a bar 4; 1892 Monroe.
ought RIFLE
Prince ought the murder
iepan W a store on Michigan
Inac Brought it to the bar
rsppcd IN q newspaper. load
i n lc mems room, and
i'n Hcnl out into the bar.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-12
lECIN HEARINGS IN
(TLAS POWER CASES

aealngs began on Thursday
mn N the court OF Circuit
.age lnuaS j. Murphy in the
% Atls Power Cooperative
Aocr- rcprcSented by 7. w.
~ associates. against the
wc' Publishing Com
IN
'9yo nd his group attempt
/" establish three main facts:
'h' operty OF the coop
eO't d been improperly
1etll 10 the corporation,
= 'h poration was illegal
nns' trd against. the wishes
y e mol9rlty OF the directors
W' Operative, and that
ela' NJ the cooperative s
/" ad rot present the true
p me contributions Of
nen'cts Of the co-opcra-
n hcuing was recessed
Y" day to Tuesday, Apr.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-12
Valley Sends
Sympathy

Condolences TO the Ford Fam
ily we're dispatched in a tele-
gram Tuesday by tho Paradise
Valley Businessmen's AsSocia-
tion. over the signatures Of Fred
A. Allen. president; and W. I.
johnson. executive secretary.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-12

Reuthcr who scored Substan
tlal gains m the recent local
elections throughout the union.
BITTER STRUGGLE
The election campaign was
the most spectacular IN MANY
wears. with bitter struggle
waged in several units, parucu-
larlv the production foundry
Spectacular publicity stunts
were used by the righi-wing 70
dra m ati7e its charge that
Continued or page 81
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-12
CHARGE DETECTIVE BEAT,
ABUSED 4 TEEN-AGE BOYS

Brutality charges were filed "Wednesday against an
unidentified detective at the Garfield station who IS SAID
70 have browbeaten cursed hit and abused four teen
aged boys on Friday ,.i..;oer
The charges were placed before Police Commissioner
Iobn Ralenqer bv Edward NJ Swan executive secretary
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-12
Smith Over $4,000 Votes Short
OF Election To Recorder S Bench

Al incumbents but Mere reelected in the Spring
election Monday Charles 3 Smith. candidate for
Recorders Court, 9th M the field q - with only nine
0 be elected
Frank Fitzgerald. circuit court commissioner and
laborsuppOred candidate for Mavor l933. elected
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-12

M fnC CIRCUIT court iN0EeSDiD
vacated bv Judge Sherman Cal
lcndcr who ctlttd from the
acc this wear
ELECT FOSTER
Dr.. Robert g Fostc support
"a ov laba was elected 10 the
Detroit Board IF Education,
al7rE with noun bents Mrs.
Latra Osoc ne. who an first
and Or Clark Brooks who ran
third
Republicans swept The state.
hui Democratic county auditor
Jacob SIrrsck turned back
John K onk Republican oandi-
gate VINO sought Is replace him.
KARAY DEFEATED
The one incumbent who wax
beaten was F. n Karsy, who
was appointed last wear 10 tho
Common Pleas bCnch bv Gov
c,ro Harry Kelly Karav was
edged out oy Harry J. Dingy-
man u Others elected Common
Pleas Judges were incumbents
Tkomas A Kenney. L. Eugene
Skarp and George T. Cart
wr ght
Beaten tor the Common Pleas
udgcships woe ex-sheriH An
Grew BARD era Artnur Sennp-
hner VINO mac considerable Ia
Dor support
MAHER LEADS
Thomas r Manner led the
field Of reelected lncunbentx
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-12
THOMPSON SLATE WINS FORD
LOCAL 600 ELECTION SWEEP

The ettlving slate in Ford local coo UAW-CIO won
smashing victory in the elections headed BY in
cumbent president, Thomas w. Thompson Thompson is
the first president Of the local 10 win reelection and he
and his slate. with only exception elected with
need Of a run-of.
- l...AL
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-12
MOURN
HENRY F0RD'S DEATH
F. employed Many In Important
Jobs In Vast Auto ENTERPRISES
BIZ ULYSSES w. RoYKIN

renlalnS OF FOrU burlcd
IN the little cemetery Joy ROAD and Greenfednot
from where he first the light of day than SO
years ago
Funeral services held at ST. Paul's Episcopal
Cathedral. Woodward al Hancock where thousands nf
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-12

ACNE For Flowers
TIE. l.ooto
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-12
COP SWEEPS STATE

The Republican state hcSet
swept every county N the state.
~ included State Board N Re-
gents members y ! Herbert
and X " Stevens. Superinterd-
Continued on Page q
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14
NcrY Lindsey Circle
Har Meeting AT Home
Oh Mrs. ]. c. Dye

o. Monday at p. m. Mrs J,
G D. extended pleasant hos
Iinl.' to members Of the Mary
T8asls Circle 0f the Woman's
Sorietp of Christian Serviee Of
te Fl 4 Methodist church of
Paeeae In at meeting at her
home Is Eastlawn.
Tbs ssinn was lirerted by the
clas n. Ms r. r, Holnquist,
and ws opened with prayer bg
Mr.. J. r. Campbell after which
Ms. " T. Ma'henev used an
axirae. from the Upper Room"
as devotional
During the business period the
minutes of the previous meeting
were read bv tho secretary, Mrs.
j. +. Cockrell ard this was fol
rived By the study Of 3he sixth
and seventh chapters of the book
"The Christian Motive and Me
ihad Of Stewardship" which was
led b. Mrs Matheney AM Mrs
O. J Phillips.
Following the study pesio1 re
freehmsnts were srrvcd b. Hnn
ica Dya. and Alene Ho'mquist
The nlee'ing, March IL VII
be at The home Of Mrs. W. 7.
Matheney, 803 18th street.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14
KREoLE wscS MEETS


On Monday afternoon Of this
week Mrs. James Gaufier extend
ed pleasant hospitality 70 the
Wemar's Soeie Of Christian
Sarvie Of the Kreole Methodist
Church.
The Societe was honosed BY
having "a their guests eight mem
hefs and two viaitors Of The w
NJ. U. Of TIE Kroole Baptist
Church.
Tho session was opened with
. pfager bv Mrs. Kizar ana a mu-
seal medi atian By Mrs. Gautier
Following q hymn "a Charge TO
keep | Have prayer was Of
e 4 By Mrs. F. Bvrd
Nrs. Leon A'exander led the
se-sion using as her subject
gWofkarr With God" Other in
esting discussions were given
- NJ Wells ITO World To-
ny: Mrs, Scott. "The Kingdom
f'ome": Ms. Roberts "A Priv
slege 10 Work with Cod and a
meditation bv Mrs. Alexander
and a hvmn "Thp kingdom is
Coming" concluded The program.
Refreshments We're served dur
ing the social hour bv Ms. Gsu-
tier, Mrs Coleman and Mrs.
Stone.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14

ord E9ster brook. Miss May
Rouse as Amanda Smith. "lhe
other woman" Jack Stutz as
Phillo Smith, her bored ard az
ing husband; John HoWkins as
Makepeace Lowell, = friend Of
both women; Miss Amelia Picket
as CIcfnen inc. The maid; and
James Ennis as Robert, the but
Ter.
Tic play IS a study Of the man
nets and morals and didoe5 Of
the play-writing Intellectual set
in America about ten yea~s ago,
before tie serious and sobcling
years Of the war
The playwright GAYLORD Eas-
tefbtook is married to an actress
who also happens 70 be a prac-
iiea' woman. and unfortunately
= little too practical and dom
ineering for his happiness. He
meets and berome infatuated
with a romantic and dreamy type,
Amanda Smith, who eonvinecs
him that his deepest talent is noi
for the writing Of comedies, AS
he had in the past, but high
flown tragedies about Inc sou
and Immortality.
AS evidence of their romantic
and impractical irfatuat on. she
convincce him they must 60
away together 10 Spain Bu' here
the practical Linda decides 10
change her brusk WAYS some
what and IN show be- husband
that his need for her IS more