University Daily Kansan
Thursday, November 16. 1972
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Paperbacks Examine Indian Chiefs, Oscar
One of the most beautiful paperback volumes in some time is E. S. Curtis' "Touch the Earth: A Self Portrait of Indian Existence" (Pocket, $2.95). The compiler is T. C. McLahan and the volume consists of selections of texts from a collection of essays from the Curtis collection. Passages span a 400-year period. The book is worth a look, one many will want to own.
Also dealing with the American Indian is J. Jay Myers *RED CHIEFS AND WHITE CHALLENGERS* (Pocket, $1.25). The story is of confrontations between Indians and African Americans, both biographical sketches of major figures: John Smith, Andrew Jackson, George Crook, Tecumseh, Cochise, Chief Joseph, Sitting Bull and others.
Back in print are two novels of several years ago, Tom T. Chamales 'NEVER SO Few' PETW, $1.25), and Richard Sale's THE OSCAR (Pocket, $1.25). The first is a story of soldiers behind Japanese lines in the jungles of Burma in World War I. The second is about intrigue and sex and double dealings involving five famous actors who are nominated for Hollywood's big prize. Both have been movies.
town freeman Solomon's THE EAGLE AND THE DOVE (Dove, $1.25) is a historical romance about the love between a queen and her princess in Czarist Russia. Another with historical background, backlight, ajazed up, is Kyle Onstott and Lance Horner's CHILD OF THE SUN (Gold Medal, $1.25), an original that takes place in ancient Rome and is set at the Roman Forum. It is historical in theme in Nora Lofa's A ROSE FOR VIRTUE (Crest, $1.25). The author has covered all the women who became queens, and here she treats Hortense de Beauhairnis, stepdaughter of Napoleon, one of the best writers in this popular genre.
light stuff, but here are some that are even lighter. First, some thrillers involving beautiful young girls, old houses, mysterious heroes, suspense, espionage, and generally predictable—though entertaining—elements. Parley J. Cooper's *The Cattitude* (75 cents) is purely in the Gothic genre, a beautiful young girl in a strange old house. Anne Mather's CAROLINE (Pocket, 75 cents) deals with a young girl and the dashing man she meets--hold on, now-on an elevator. The heroine, it should be added, listens to the dicatates of her heart," the awful things she hears about the guy.
Most of the foregoing are of course pretty
Then there are by two Dorych Eden, who is one of the best. They are AN AF-TERNOON WALK and SLEEP IN THE WOODS (Crest, 95 cents each). The first involves kidnapping, insanity and a troubled marriage. The second is set in 19th century England. The servant girl who tries to trap her best friend's fliance and finds herself in a mess.
Those who were entertained by a ghost story called "Amnie, Come Home" will be glad to hear that the author, Barbara Michaela, has one called THE CRYING Child (CIRT, $8 cents). This one takes on the theme of an abduction. Maine, where a woman is being driven insane by a voice she deeps hearing—the scream of a child.
Now for a couple of pure mysteries.
Emma Lathen's ASHES TO ASHES
(Pocket, 95 cents) deals with the St. Bernard's Parents League, formed to save her father from the dangers of being down for an apartment house, and a murder that subsequently takes place. Dorothy Uhnak'S THE LEDGER (Pocket, 95 cents) is about a detective named Christa Opula, who gives the astonishing答案 to boss to talk.
Talent, Warmth Abundant In Billie Holiday's 'Fruit'
STRANGE FRUIT-BILLIE HOLIDAY
(ATLANTIC)
By JOE ZANATTA
There seems to be a growing interest in both the life and music of Billie Holiday. "Strange Fruit" may be the answer to this challenge, revealing the Black, female vocalist of the '40s.
There is a well-written biography of Holiday inside the album, which tells about her life of the blues. But the most important part of the album is the music.
A variety of Holiday's songs have been compiled in this album. The songs are taken from the original monaural recording, dating from 1839 through 1944.
Included on the album are classics such as "On the Sunny Side of the Street," "I'll Be Seeing You," "As Time Goes By" and "Embraceable You." The album's title
KANSAN reviews
Holiday's voice is a little different from what the average music listener hears today. It's frail, yet beautiful. It's rich in sincerity and emotion.
song, "Strange Fruit," a slow blues tune,
is the best cut on the album and
possibly Holiday's best song. "Fine and
Happy" is the first commercial hit, is also on
the record.
"Strange Fruit" is an interesting change from a hard beat of drums and twangy electric guitars. It's from a different time but should make enjoyable listening
MOTHER-BOW TO THE KING—BANG
(CAPITOL)
Bang is a group that you may think you've heard before, especially after listening to "Mother-Bow to the King." Bang is the perfect stereotype of a hard rock band.
The album contains two styles of music—
Lecturer Shows Pollution Slides
Most people think of pollution as harmful wastes in the air or water, however, there is a serious problem called visual pollution, about which very few people are now concerned, according to F. Eugene Smith, a professor at Lehigh University for less pollution of the scenery.
"We need to make people realize that it is a problem," said Smith, "and once they start seeing it, they will notice visual pollution everywhere."
Smith presented a lecture and slide presentation Wednesday afternoon in the EWU Building.
eliminated or restricted to curb visual pollution.
Signs of all types needed to be designed so that they added to the surroundings instead of standing out and obliterating nature as many now do. Smith said.
"High tension transmission lines can also be put underground with an added benefit that maintenance costs will be less than they now are." Smith said.
He said it was important to notice the visual pollution now in our lives.
He said that overhead wires and poles could be eliminated by putting all wires underground for a slightly higher cost than it now cost to string them from pole to pole.
"If we don't start showing an interest and effort in stopping visual pollution, we may all end up living in a huge garbage can," he said.
Bang sounds best when it is playing hard and heavy, rather than soft and sweet. Its music resembles Black Sabbath when it is at its best.
one with soft acoustic guitars and the other with the full fury of hard rock.
beautifully designed and built structures intended for esthetic pleasure, and commercial sections of an ugly and confused profusion of sinks, wires, and buildings.
Among the better cuts on the album are
"Humble," "Keep On," "Idealist Realist"
and "Dearer."
The presentation included several slides of Lawrence and other cities in the United States and Europe. Smith said that he thought the 23rd street section of Lawrence was the worst visual pollution in the city. He asked that the pictures he showed were emphasized to emphasize visual pollution and focused on the problem, not the section itself.
"The visual problem is about the same from coast to coast," he said, "mainly because many persons are acting as their own corporate entity, instead of seeking the help of a professional."
He showed many slides of buildings that had been rebuilt to blend with the surroundings and contribute to the area instead of detract from it.
Smith is a member of an Akron, Ohio industrial design corporation, from which he graduated in pollution seven years ago. Smith said that his home town of Akron was not at all free from visual pollution, and showed one case of business" in architecture near to his own house.
The pictures often drew a vocal reaction of surprise from the audience, either because of the beauty of an object or the apparent unliness of a scene.
F. Eugene Smith
Frank Glicken is the band's guitarist. Most of the cuta feature good backing packings that make Frank Glicken a bit Frank Glicken is that his voice resembles Robert Paint's scream for Led Zeppelin. Robert Paint's scream for Led Zeppelin.
He suggested that interested persons should become concerned by noticed visual pollution, and then working with city officials to change zoning, sign, and writing regulations.
"Trees should never be removed for construction if they can be incorporated into the design," Smith said, "because they are really the salvation of the world. Any ugly building would look much better with trees in front of it."
Smith outlined what he thought the three main things were that needed to be
Constructing and renovating old buildings to create beauty instead of the ugliness of utilities are a large part of conquering visual pollution, Smith said.
"Mother-Bow to the King" is not the best alarm ever produced, but it does have its good points.
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WAY DOWN EAST—JUKIN BONCE (RCA)
It looks as if Grand Funk Railroad may have a competitor for king of the Top Forty heavies, Jukin' Bone comes on with all the force of Grand Funk and with just about as much commercial touch.
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"See See Rider," "Can You Feel It," "Cara Lynn" and "Way Down East" are among the better cuts produced by Jukin' Bone, a six-man group.
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"Yes is Yes," a softer acoustic guitar number, is the only song that seems out of place on the album. It is a nice change, from the rest of the band's material.
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