John Ernst Steinbeck was an American writer. He won the 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature "for his realistic and imaginative writings, combining as they do sympathetic humor and keen social perception". He has been called "a giant of American letters."

Headlines from May 6, 1940

SPRING IN AT LAST, FLOWERS AND ALL; Throngs Flock to Parks and Beaches to Bask in Sun-- Auto Traffic Is Heavy

SHOWDOWN SOUGHT ON HATCH MEASURE IN HOUSE THIS WEEK; Dempsey Hopes to Force Bill for 'Clean Politics' to Floor for a Major Battle FARM ISSUE NEAR DECISION Economy Bloc to Press Chance in Split on 'Parity'--Fight Continues on CAA Order

DEWEY BACK TODAY; HIS AIDES SEE GAINS; 24-Day Tour Heightens Hope for First-Ballot Victory-- Party Leaves Chicago

Garner's Texas Hold Hit by Roosevelt Vote; Unpledged Groups Now Pivotal in Counties

ADONIS IS INDICTED ON KIDNAP CHARGE; AIDE UNDER ARREST; Seizure of Sam Gasberg in Los Angeles Reveals Action of Amen Jury in April PLOT VICTIM DIED LATER Money-Making Machine and Underworld 'Court' Said to Have Figured in Case

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