Word: awkwardnesses
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Tale of the Present? Through the simple, subdued prose of Author Fisher's novel, some quietly ironic points appear, though not so plainly that readers can be sure of the author's intent. Harg's people, stumbling, awkward, terrified, sometimes brutal, are far more human and likable than the more civilized, capable Cro-Magnons. Here & there through the book some readers may suspect that Author Fisher is actually writing a modern allegory, placing his story in prehistoric times because its picture of humanity would be too harsh if laid in the here...
Secret Subway. The Scientific American led its first issue with a picture of a new railroad car, captioned: "Let any person contrast the awkward and uncouth cars of '35 with these superbly splendid long cars . . . which are calculated to avoid atmospheric resistance and contribute ease and comfort to passengers, while flying at the rate of 30 or 40 miles per hour...
...been paralleled in the memorable Memphis Belle. But the preparation, the aftermath, the cold exactitude and inflexibility of purpose, the extraordinarily various and forceful individuality and professionalism of the men who do the job-these things have never before been made so clear or so casually impressive. Barring occasional awkward bits of reenactment, the scenes of briefing and of interrogation at mission's end were made on the spot...
...take ½ teaspoonful each of Rochelle salts and cream of tartar before breakfast; 3) cut out highly seasoned foods and stimulating drinks; 4) shun all smokers and smoke-filled rooms; 5) take Turkish baths; 6) think of something else. But U.S. cigaret smokers, finding gentian root even more awkward to buy than fags, went right on smoking Strange Fruit, or whatever they were called...
...first woman to be admitted to the rim of a Pacific Coast copy desk, is known to be equipped with a sulphurous vocabulary. She gets news in brusque, traditional police reporter fashion, chases ambulances at any hour, sticks her chin into any situation. Her writing is straight, sometimes awkward, always humorless...