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For many years, several public-spirited organizations have been trying to save American kiddies from the insidious influences of comic books, gangster movies, and radio thriller serials. The main attack has centered on the funnies and films, because radio is sexless, and therefore harder to get a generally tolerant public...
Last week in the bishop's palace (now a municipal museum), some of Limoges' ancient pride was reassembled. In these enamels of the 12th, 13th and 14th Centuries, the intricate colored plaques, chalices and crucifixes recalled Byzantine mosaics and Gothic stained glass. But the enamels had one element...
In Hollywood, the late Rudolph Valentino was guest of honor at a seance. Some 30 mediums chatted with him while reporters strained in vain to hear. At the guest of honor's request, the mediums said, they sang The Sheik of Araby.
Local palmists and spiritualist mediums likewise experienced a lucrative shot in the arm. One swami of dubiously repute rubbed his hands and said, "Since Armed folded up, lots of Harvard men have decided to put their faith in the old crystal ball."
The preponderance of war art is noticeable in all mediums, with photos of embarking troops, a French village, and a painting of a remote Alaskan church lending an international air to the show.