Word: portrait
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...tough, one-eyed Herbert Morrison, popular Leader of the London County Council (in effect "Mayor of Greater London"), a Socialist of the same practical stamp as Bevin who keeps in his office a small, framed portrait of Nikolai Lenin, went the job of Churchillizing the new setup. This he did by putting British war industries on a 24-hour production schedule, with twelve-hour shifts, such as are being worked in France and Germany, and sounding off with gruff eloquence: "There is time for nothing now but an intense, concentrated effort of muscle, mind and will. . . . The peace and civilization...
...Bishop's illustrations for the next issue of the "Guardian," though small, are precise and effective in no small way. They are clear, sharp, and relevant. His line portrait of Norman Thomas is a skillful and appropriately unembellished piece which reveals a certainty and dexterity that many artists would be glad to have...
Comely Evelyn ("Evie") Robert, wife of Lawrence Wood ("Chip") Robert Jr., secretary of the Democratic National Committee, once kicked a portrait of herself full in the face, once threw a monster birthday party for her horse. In Washington last week Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Bailey circus made a deal with her: if Mrs. Robert appeared in one regular performance, the circus would give a benefit show for sick children. Game, Evie Robert dressed up as an Indian princess, timidly mounted, confidently squatted on the head of a much-enduring pachyderm...
...Hollywood, Artist Richard Decker unveiled, with flourishes, his latest portrait: a smug, somewhat sinister Queen Victoria, with white wig, ample bosom, the unmistakable face of Funnyman W. C. Fields...
This issue will contain four feature articles and a news summary. An article on crew will be the principal story. The flying course, the Crimson Network, and a portrait of Julian L. Coolidge, retiring Master of Lowell House, will also be treated in the pictorial essay style...