Secretary's Book Enriches History of Kennedy Era There is an avalanche of Kennedy books. The o n e by the martyred President's personal sec- retary, "My Twelve Years with John F. Kennedy," by Evelyn Lin- coln, published by David McKay Co. (750 3rd, NY 17), is one of the most deeply moving. Mrs. Lincoln's is a human docu- ment. Its importance lies in the account it gives of the daily life of the President, his relationship with those around him and especially with his family. Abraham Ribicoff, Arthur Gold- berg, Myer Feldman, Arthur Schles- inger and many others are among those who were close to the Presi- dent and who figure in this book. Mrs. Lincoln's concluding com- ment is of significance. She pays her former boss this tribute: "Everyone remembers his rock- ing chair. But I think of his black briefcase, battered and always full of papers. It is the better symbol of him. It suggests the kind of man who found his hap- piness through, as he once said, "full use of your powers along lines of excellence.' That's what he did. And, doing so, he remind- ed us that the greatest of the promises of America is that here all of us should have the right to do the same." Mrs. Lincoln recalls that in 1962 the President distibuted his salary among major charitable organiza- tions, including the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies. There are a number of incidents of great historic importance, es- pecially those that occurred during his campaign for the Presidency. The opposition to him by Truman, for example, elicited bitterness. There were many other occur- rences which, thanks to this fine report on an office friendship, en- riches the history of the Kennedy rea in the White House. Jewish Braille Institute Dedicates Sound Studio NEW YORK (JTA) — The Jew- ish Braille Institute which pro- vides Braille and recorded mater- ials of Jewish interest to the blind, dedicated its new Sadie and Arthur Lamport Sound Studio at its headquarters here. A gift from the Lamport Foun- dation, the new modern sound re- cording studio will enable the In- stitute to produce its own high fidelity recordings on Jewish sub- jects of a religious, cultural and educational nature for free dis- tribution to the blind throughout the world. Step-Up Children's Stories Mark New Dr. Rabinowitz's Holy Day Sermons Variety of Biographies and Scientific The 350-page volume "Light timeless and universal messages and Salvation" by Dr. Louis H. in the group selected from his rich is unusual. There are collection devoted solely to the Series, Edited by Mrs. Bennett Cerf Rabinowitz 60 sermons in this volume, and Random House, together with Alfred A. Knopf and Pantheon Books, are jointly making a dis- tinct contribution to the publish- ing field with the impressive series of Step-Up Books which in- clude educational material and biographical volumes. Under the direction of Phyllis Cerf, the wife of Bennett Cerf, who, in 1957, founded the Begin- ner Books, the new series has an appeal for all children—those who love animals, the scientifically- minded, lovers of biographies. A typical example of the new books in the Step-Up series is "All About the Universe" by !David Dietz. Pulitzer Prize win- ner in journalism, Scripps-How- ard newspapers' science editor, Dietz offers in this volume an analysis of great discoveries, describes the men responsible for them and reviews the theories about nature and the origin of the universe. By BENNETT CERF TIP-HUNGRY bell boy knocked on the bedroom door XX of Jerry Lewis at seven a.m. in a Florida luxury inn and called out, "Telegram, sir." "Oh, all right," grumbled Lewis, "just shove it un- der the door." 'I can't," replied the bell hop. "It's on a tray." * * * The late Wilfred Funk was one of America's most indefatigable word special- ists. He even knew more six-syllable words than John Charles Daly. Funk had his own idea of the ten most beautiful words in the English language: dawn, hush, lullaby, chimes, gold- en, melody, murmuring, Inist, tranquil, and lumin- ous. He cited as our ten Most overworked words: okay, terriffic, lousy, definitely, racket, gal, certainly, darling, swell, and contact. Wilfred Funk even compiled a list of over 200 words every self - respecting dog was supposed to understand, including: down, heel ,slippers, siccum, and "BAD DOG:" * * "* QUOTABLE: at In "Meet George Washington," similarly large-typed and written for the very young, the children learn about Colonial America, about the Boston Tea Party and the Revolution. The first President is revealed as a very human being whose life will serve as an in- spiration arising from the new Step-Up volume. Two other new Random volumes deserve special attention and have earned highest recommendations for presentation to young readers. Irene Buckman has compiled "Twenty Tales from Shakespeare." The foreword by Dame Peggy Ash- croft commends the volume as fostering a desire to become even more acquainted with Shakespeare after reading the selections from the 20 plays. The stories are re- lated factually, as in the instance of "The Merchant of Venice," the Jew Shylock is a sad figure. The Shakespearean story is related here, and it is regrettable that there is no room for commentary on the conditions of the time which caused Shakespeare to write this tale. But the narrator tells the story with a measure of compas- sion. all of them are devoted to the High Holy Days. This volume, published by Bloch, has sermons for Rosh Hash- anah, First Night, The Shofar, For the First Day of Rosh Hasha- na, For the Second Day; a group of seven sermons under the title "For the Sake of Zion" emphasiz- ing the message of faith; sermons for Shabbat Shuvah, Kol Nidrei, Yom Kippur Musaph and Neilah. The impressive work was printed in Israel and is being distributed in this country by Bloch. The author, former Chief Rabbi of South African Jewry, offers The s t r e ngth of a growing America lies in the personal free- dom to work, save and invest. Money at work means men at work. Dealing with "Curved Space," Dietz relates for his young read- ers the accomplishments of Albert Einstein, the work of men like the mathematician Alexander Friedman. The solar system be- comes easily understandable in this story so well written for the young. The planets and the stars are brought right down to them. It is an excellent book about the nature of the universe, and the tables listing the planets and the brightest stars will be helpful to This is true of the other selec- students as well as those reading tions which, with their illustra- for pleasure. Three especially meritorious tions, depicting famous actors and works in the series deal with their stage settings, enliven this our Presidents. Like the pre- work. vious sketch, "Meet John Ken- Noel Streatfield is the author nedy" by Nancy Bean White, of an excellent novel for young the new books present Presiden- readers, "The Children on the tial portraits admirably. They Top Floor." It is an adventurous are: "Meet George Washing-ton," tale about four children whose by Joan Heilbroner, illustrated lives and interests revolve around by Victor Mays; "Meet Abraham television. There is much action Lincoln," by Barbara Cary, il- here, involving the disappearance lustrated by Jack Davis, and "A of the man in whose home the ac- Day at the LBJ Ranch," by Sam tivities were enacted and his re- Savitt, who also is the book's appearance, with a lesson for illustrator. wholesomeness in the thinking of The LBJ Ranch story is a veri- youngsters. The youngsters' knowl- table adventure. It takes the reader edge about television is well de- on a plane ride to the ranch, cov- picted here. The book is ably il- ers all aspects of life at the Texas lustrated by Julian Willett. ranch, describes a meeting with the President and shows how busy IN THE SWIM LBJ is: "When he comes down Bob Corris of Harvard was the here, Washington, D.C., comes outstanding Jewish performer at right along with him." the Eastern Seaboard Intercolleg- "Meet Abraham Lincoln," in iate Swimming championship. Cor- large type, suitable for very young ris, a sophomore, placed fourth in readers, portrays all the periods in the 100 yard breast-stroke, in Lincoln's life, his boyhood, the 1:03.5, and fifth in the 200 yard Try and Stop Me A manner in which he taught him- self, his political career, his de- bates with Douglas, his role in the Civil War and the reasons for the war. A great man emerges in splendid form in an excellently written story. "What is history but a fable agreed upon ?"—Napoleon. "A tiger in the tank isn't worth a darn if there's a jackass the wheel."—Sol Fass. "Memory is what tells a man his wedding anniversary was yesterday." Tweedy Horntoot. e 1965, by Bennett Cerf, Distributed by King Features Syndicate Holy- Days' themes. Ed Shikany's EDMOND OLDS Ed Says: "I have YOUR Olds at YOUR Price. Try ME!" EDMOND OLDS 12101 JOSEPH CAMPAU Just Minutes away , via Ford Expressway TO 8-1230 GENTLEMEN Don't Teach Your Wife to Drive! 16833 LIVERNOIS, DETROIT breast-stroke, in 2:20.2. Others who showed well were Richard Arluck, of Colgate and Louis Kozloff of Pennsylvania, in the free style events . . . At the Big Ten Swim- ming championships, Richard Abrahamson of N o rt h western took fourth place in the 50 yard free style in 21.97, while Dick Morse, of Indiana, placed fourth in the one meter dive. THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Friday, September 3, 1965-17 341-6170 PAUL KURTZ, ASSOC., DRIVING SCHOOL FOR WOMEN No one undersells HARRY ABRAM A Phone Call Will SAVE You Money! SHORE CHEVROLET CO. TW 1.0600 12240 Jos. Campau Res. LI 8-4119 A keen student of the Law — Qualified by 40 YEARS of COURT ROOM EXPERIENCE Remember to Vote for SCHNIER. CIRCUIT JUDGE No. 47 NON-PARTISAN BALLOT *************************************** FOR THE GOOD OF DETROIT RE-ELECT Council President ED CAR No. 101 Non-Partisan Ballot PROVEN LEADER 20 Years of Distinguished Public Service from Detroit News (August 3, 1965) "Under Ed Caret's stewardship as Council President, the Carey Council has done the right things in the end, thanks in no small part to Carey's leadership talents:' ***************** * *** * *** * *