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g.Jf Sec. Ill 3 BEST OF DURLING THE BOOK CORNER SEVENTEEN Absent Minded? S. F. Mother Was Spunky Jy LUTHER NICHOLS home to their families. Deserted by her husband and desperately poor, she nevertheless refused to let Mary accept a $40 reward for finding a dog, saying, "I couldn't let my little girl think she should be paid for only doing what's right." A BOVE ALL, Kitty fought ii- intolerance, whether racial or religious.

It was nothing for her to attack a crowd of drunks who were harassing a Chinese laun-dryman, swinging her purse until the mob broke up. Or tell off a society woman who was being rude to a colored janitor. In her day of envenomed religious, racial and anti-feminist prejudices, all this took real courage. She had it, as well as a biting wit, in abundance. Miss McCarthy has written not only a nostalgic story packed with amusing anecdotes of her mother and San Francisco from the Are Gals yrHAT article do women lose most? Answer is umbrellas.

Records of lost and found departments reveal women lose 10 times as many umbrellas as men. Women try to think of too many things at the same time. That's why they always are forgetting some of their possessions. Females should have their umbrellas attached to a belt. Get It Right Regarding the question as to who originated crepes suzette, get it right.

They were originated by Prosper Montagne, then chef at the Cafe de Paris, Monte Carlo. They first were concocted for King Edward VII of England and named after Suzette, an attractive flower girl the King admired. Queries Who introduced the song, "Sleepy Time A Evelyn Nesbit. Incidentally, Evelyn, who was quite a songster in her days as a vaudevillian, also introduced "Yes, We Have No Bananas" and "Sprinkle Me With Kisses So My Love Will Grow." Figures Note the shape of the generously proportioned females is being referred to as the "Junoesque figure." That's quite an improvement over "stylish stout." Horses Women "As to how you should be rated as an expert on horses, I cannot say," writes a feminine subscriber, "but what you don't know about women would fill several very large books. For ex- NOW THAT everyone's at-tention is on Muttnik, Sputnik, the moon and the big things of the future, it may be hard to get people to read a book about down to earth, little things of the past.

On the other hand, such a book might be a welcome shelter. If you're of the latter persuasion, you might try Mary Eunice McCarthy's novel, "Meet Kitty" (Crowell, 185 pages, This is one of those books about which people will be sharply divided. Those who don't like overflowing sentiment will look on it as bale-fully as on a broken faucet. Those who do will regard it as happily as they would an oil gusher in the backyard. For the book is Miss McCarthy's tribute to her mother, a San Francisco woman of strong patriotic and Irish Catholic conviction and indomitable spunk, and to the things her mother stood for.

Kitty was a scrapper. Though she weighed only 92 pounds and was warned by her doctor not to have children, she had 13 of them, the author being the last. "I guess God disagreed with the doctor," Kitty liked to say. Forbidden to dance, she won a cup for her waltzing skill at 64 and lived to be 82. Her defiant spirit was outwardly directed, too.

She boldly entered all-male saloons to escort tipplers IT HAPPENED LAST 'They don't eat more nutritious breakfast cereals, they don't drink peppier soft drinks so go back out there and prove you're as good as those other guys!" STRICTLY RICHTER 1860's to the 1940's; Implicit in that story is a powerful appeal to the intolerant. If Kitty can overcome her strongly held Catholic and American biases as she does, the reader is made to feel that his own probably weaker beliefs are no excuse for bigotry. That is the chief worth of this book, beyond its simple entertainment value, for those who can take their sentiment neat. Meeting Miss McCarthy in person, by the way, you can see that Kitty has handed on her message to a powerful and engaging courier. A pleasantly plump ex-San Francisco newspaperwoman and Hollywood TV writer with a wonderful gift of gab, she told me in her right from the shoulder manner: "If Americans don't give up their prejudices because of false notions of religious or racial or national superiority, then, by golly, they're going to have to give them up because the other fellows are getting the guns." It would be nicer to give them up Kitty's way.

BOOK ODDS AND ENDS: Irish Author Frank O'Connor will answer his own question, "Mr. O'Connor, Why Don't You Write About America?" in public lectures today at 8 p.m. in Room 155 of Dwinelle Hall on the UC campus and next Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium on the Stanford campus. Feast tered Beth Israel Hospital for jaw operation, he gave as his permanent address, "Belmont Park." Felt sorry for John Crosby muffing lines on his "Seven Lively Arts" debut and calling Hemingway "Hemings-way." He'll do better when he uses contact lenses, though.

EARL'S PEARLS: Today, says Grace Dodge of Oakland, Shakespeare would write it, "Parking is such sweet sorrow; farewell, my Juliet, lest I get a ticket the morrow." WISH I'D SAID THAT: "It's a wise crack that knows its own father." The late Raymond Clapper. TODAY'S BEST LAUGH: "Well, if I called the wrong number, why did you answer the phone?" James Thur-ber. Taffy Tuttle has a big audience as a screen star. Every night the neighbors watch as she undresses behind a screen. That's earl, brother.

Distributed 1957 by Th Hall Ino. (All Right! Reserved) WASHINGTON SCENE A Beauty and the Ike's Pals Still Amateurs? "Don't move, dear!" WOMAN By E. V. DURLING ample, you repeatedly refer to a kiss on the cheek as a chilly salutation. A kiss on the cheek can be very thrilling if properly bestowed.

So can a kiss on the neck or shoulder. That is, from the woman's point of view. Most men, particularly Americans, are inexcusably awkward when kissing a woman on the lips." Pour It On In attempting to achieve the affectionate regard of a Libra (Sept. 24-Oct. 23) woman, don't get too familiar too soon.

Prolong the buildup, pour on the romantic conversation and quote poetry. Keep tossing compliments at her. You can't make them too strong. Even if she knows you're lying, she'll love it. Give her a book about the painter, Renoir.

Also some operatic records. Libra women love to be thought intellectual, artistic and well-informed. Tell her she has a marvelous sense of humor. This will get you off to a good start and make it possible for you to kiss her good night after the sixth date. Or so say the stargazers.

Over 30 The men most difficult to inspire to propose marriage are those older than 30, but they make the best husbands when broken into matrimonial harness by a clever woman of strong character. Such is the opinion of Dr. Robert M. Green, erstwhile professor of psychology at Harvard University. Doctor Green, who frequently offers "how to get a husband" advice to bach- By GEORGE DIXON man's' I was interested in an item the other day.

It stated that two armed guards had delivered a 67 year old gift to President Eisenhower. It was a keg of 1890 cognac, and so rare it was insured for $10,000, or about $66.67 a drink. "Doesn't this endanger the amateur standing of Ike 'bridge playing, scotch drinking friends'?" THE OFFICIAL publica-tion of the Smithsonian Institution offers the following golden opportunity for anyone enterprising enough to grasp it: "Studies of wildlife food habits by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service were eliminated by Congress 15 years ago and since then there have been no funds for this work. Many thousands of old bird and MIND a sign of aging? Are people ever satisfied with power? Answer: Not when power is sought as an end in itself. The drive for power is set in motion by strong feelings of inadequacy, the seeker believing that controlling the welfare and activities of other people will bring him the satisfaction and secur- elorettes and spinsters, says: "To capture a man older than 30, a woman has to be scientific and businesslike." Perhaps the good doctor ii right, but according to our Mules Sc Men experts, it might be advisable to also include a bit of that "clinging vine technique." Also, if a young woman knows how to say, "You're wonderful!" in about 100 different ways, that is very effective with the over-30 class males.

Police Gazette In the heyday of The Police Gazette, it offered prizes for champions, in a wide variety of activities. For example, it once offered a gold belt to the bartender who could build the pousse-cafe with the most layers. The winner built one with 14 layers, each of a different color. Ask the bartender at your neighborhood pub if he thinks he could beat that Names Is there, contrary to the Shakespearean claim, something in a name? At times there seems to be. Especially in feminine names.

Have you ever considered the amazing number of women named Dorothy who have achieved fame and fortune? Then take girls named Connie, Mickey or Pat. They're always a little on the wild side. And why is it that women named Chloe nearly always marry more than once? Also, why is it that 99 per cent of girls named Lillian are blondes? I don't believe I have ever met a brunette named Lillian. Copyright, 1957, King Feature! Inc. mammal stomachs remain unexamined.

"This material occupies space now urgently needed for other purposes. Stomachs of any species or group will be sent to biologists wishing to study them. Shipping costs are to be paid by the recipient." This shows you, we never throw anything away here in Washington. No matter what it is, we figure it'll some day come in handy for somebody. A Cairo newspaper reports that King Saud of Saudi Arabia wants to get married again, but that his mother is putting up vociferous objections.

MAYBE THE poor woman is just becoming weary of being a Queen mother so frequently. Copyright. 19ST, King Feature! Ino. ity he desires. However, i after he achieves power, his underlying sense of inferiority will keep gnawing at his ego unless he also achieves self understanding.

The neurotic need for power is insatiable, for it does not calm the basic anxiety. II Should you solve problems as thev arise? Answer: Problems should receive immediate attention as they arise, although it may be necessary to work in stages toward a solution. The thing to realize is that every problem produces energy, and if the energy is not used in tackling the problem, it will create emotional tension and discomfort, and seek an outlet in some other way, such as swearing, drumming the fingers, excessive smoking, etc. These disruptive bypaths can be avoided by coming to grips with the problem at once. Copyright.

195T, King Feature! ljrad, lw. THE LITTLE ten. runra mmcin la. W7ASHINGTON, Nov. 7.

From time to time I receive written comments on White House activities from a gentleman who used to be a familiar figure at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. I refer to Maj. Gen. Harry II. a a retired, who carved a niche for himself as a military aide to President Truman.

One of the things that has long irked General Vaugh-an is the refined manner in which we refer to inti mates of President Eisenhower as contrasted with the way we used to refer to associates of President Truman. The indomitable warrior has been moved again to write: "Dear George: Having been for many years a poker playing, bourbon drinking, crony of Tru- MIRROR OF YOUR From the Book NIGHT By EARL WILSON a surprise but that Rex found out about it. "That's too bad," I sympathized. "Who told him?" "I did," she said. "I couldn't keep it!" Patrice Munsel sure surprised me when she said she's asked a Doctor Kresil-neck of Dallas to hypnotize her out of the cigaret habit.

"Cigarets make my voice raspy," Pat said. I figured she must smoke incessantly. "Actually," she said, "I only smoke one cigaret a day, but have to have it and I can't stop!" I dropped in at the Steve Allen show where one of the wag-writers said the signals coming from Muttnik aren't "Beep, beep" they're "Arf, Arf!" A woman there gazed at Louis Ney and said, "He has such sex appeal!" (Sexy Louie, we call him.) Over at Ed Sullivan's program, Anna Maria Alberghetti complained to me about her mother's i e-pianoing. "She steals every show!" the daughter said. "I guess I shouldn't complain, though, as long as it's one of the family." THE MIDNIGHT When Joe E.

Lewis en Game who commanded the first flight over the South Pole? 6 Can you name the British explorer who discovered and named Victoria Land? 7 What is Antarctica's only industry? 8 Can you name the British explorer who perished in 1912 only 11 miles from a supply cache? ANSWERS 1 Hubert Wilkins. 2 Capt. James Cook. 3 Operation Highjump. 4 Roald Amundsen.

5 Richard E. Byrd. 6 James Clark Ross. 7 Whaling. 8 Robert F.

Scott. Copyright, 195T, King Featurei 8ynd, Inc. NEW YORK, Nov. 7 Dear Mother: It's letter-time again and I thought you might like to hear how your son was the dinner partner of Rex Harrison's pretty bride, Kay Kendall and how she almost ate all of your son's dinner. "I had an enormous dinner before I came," she announced on arriving at the Tony Gallucis' so Mrs.

G. (Magda Gabor) just gave her a chair at the table beside me. "I couldn't touch a thing!" she insisted, but she touched my salad till it was gone, and also my second salad till it was gone, and then some meatballs, and dessert laughingly protesting that she wasn't hungry and please bring her some more. "Eva Gabor is the only woman who eats more than I do," Kay said. "Eva is a female pig." Kay who'll be on Polly Bergen's TV show again next week declared Polly "is a wonderfully kind person, the unbitchiest girl I know!" She confessed to buying Rex a Rolls-Royce for his upcoming 50th birthday (on her earnings from "Les and said it was to have been The Brain Here is a quiz on the Antarctic.

Six answers correct is excellent. 1 Can you name the British explorer who in 1928 first used a plane for an Antarctic exploration? 2What was the name of the British explorer who first circled the Antarctic continent in 1773-5? 3 What did the United States Navy call its expedition of 4,000 men to that area in 1946? 4 Can you name the Norwegian explorer who led a party with dog sleds to the South Pole in December, 1911? 5What was the name of the United States admiral I "I never saw such prompt guests! Everybody arrived exactly on time!" All Ages Enjoy Reminiscing By JOSEPH WHITNEY, Consultant Your Horoscope for Today By FRANCES DRAKE July 24 to Aug. 23 (Leo) A good time to finish incompleted tasks, to rid desk or bench of items to be cleared away before the new week. Co-operate with others to further ambitions. Aug.

24 to Sept. 23 (Virgo) While the influences are not particularly stimulating for bright ideas or creative work, you can still accomplish much. Study and research should yield advantage returns. Sept. 24 to Oct.

23 (Libra) Heed advice to Taurus now. This can be a constructive period even though it may not be a spectacular one. Be persevering, resolute, and don't hesitate to try new ideas, methods. Oct. 24 to Nov.

22-(Scorpio) Mild Saturn rays. Day should be more helpful than otherwise, however. Benefic influences from other planets should help and encourage you. Art, science especially honored. Nov.

23 to Dec. 21 (Sagittarius) Financial matters may be harder to manage than other things but patience will help, also close attention to detail. Home, family and friendships can bring much happiness. Dec. 22 to Jan.

20 (Capricorn) Influences are friendly to familiar matters, trades, professions, and work where skill, finesse and artistry are essential. Keep at your duties with faith; maintain your sense of humor. Jan. 21 to Feb. 19 (Aquarius) Don't go too far out on the limb of adventure, but do keep pace with those who are accomplishing in unusual ways.

Make new bids for advancement; don't be content to stay "put." Feb. 20 to March 20 (Pisces) Important infl a-ences from Neptune. You can achieve a great deal now if you know what you are doing. Confidential work, handling beverages among many favored activities. YOU BORN TODAY are endowed with a bright mind, great versatility and the capability to manage business, musical groups, any organized undertaking.

Be careful of your health as you strive to succeed. You need regular periods of complete relaxation and diversion from steady grind. Copyright, 19ST, King Feature Ino. Look in the section in which your birthday comes and find what your outlook is, according to the stars, FOR FRIDAY, NOV. 8 March 21 to April 20 (Aries) Mixed vibrations.

Personal and fajnily affairs, artistic and confidential matters highly favored. Be careful in making contracts, estimates, in business transactions generally. April 21 to May 21 (Taurus) Your Venus in friendly position. Don't be lackadaisical and don't procrastinate. Maintain a productive tempo, neither too hectic nor too leisurely.

May 22 to June 21 (Gemini) Your Mercury is not too auspicious now. Follow a sensible course, using all your talents and abilities to best advantage. Often when you quick-minded folks "simmer down" you achieve most. June 22 to July 23 (Cancer) Fine Moon vibrations. Be alert; curb unrea-sonableness.

Submit to authority, listen to sound advice but don't heed idle rumors. Gains indicated for good efforts. BOY AND GIRL iMKori mm Sfi) Is reminiscing Answer: No, the reliving of pleasant memories has positive therapeutic value for people of all ages; a value that is enhanced when the experience is verbalized and shared by others. It is when reminiscences become more satisfying than contemplation of the present and future that they are regressive. However, regression is not confined solely to the aged.

Individuals of any age, particularly when suffering a period of reduced self confidence, tend to regress to "the good old days.".