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Died. Parker Lloyd-Smith, 29, Managing Editor of FORTUNE; by jumping from the balcony of the 23rd-floor Manhattan apartment where he lived with his mother. Reason: unknown, except that he left a note for his mother, who was in the country, which contained the remark, "Heat is frightful." Son of the late Justice Walter Lloyd-Smith of the New York Supreme Court, he was educated at The Hill School (1920), Princeton University (1924, Cap & Gown Club, active in theatricals) and Magdalen College. Oxford (one year). When called to TIME in 1928 he was on the staff of the Albany...
...Unknown to many a person is the fact that the Waldorf has already had one opening. The King of Siam was told that many a member of his house had honored the old hotel. He attended a luncheon in the new building. The kitchens were not opened, but piping hot food was brought from Sherry's across the street and photographs were taken of His Majesty, Mr. Boomer and Oscar...
...books are news. Unless otherwise designated, all books reviewed in TIME were published within the fortnight. TIME readers may obtain any book of any U. S. publisher by sending check or money-order to cover regular retail price ($5 if price is unknown, change to be remitted) to Ben Boswell of TIME, 205 East 42nd St., New York City...
...fortnight ago were beginning to feel sheepish. Britons who love a beau geste were deliriously enthusiastic. The Downing Street mailbag was stuffed with telegrams and letters of support, not a few from the U. S. A candy manufacturer sent $5,000 for the Government's emergency fund. An unknown workman sent $6, half his week's pay. From Yorkshire came a pencilled postcard: "Come to Yorkshire and we will find thee a seat in the Commons. All York shire labor is proud of you. The dole has been much abused and we workers are tired of keeping those...
...books are news. Unless otherwise designated, all books reviewed in TIME were published within the fortnight. TIME readers may obtain any book of any U. S. publisher by sending check or money-order to cover regular retail price ($5 if price is unknown, change to be remitted) to Ben Boswell of TIME, 205 East 42nd St., New York City. * Published...