We are thrilled to have, as our speaker today. Debby applegate she is a graduate of Amherst College and has her ph. D. In american studies from Yale University. She is a historian her previous was the most famous man in america a biography of Henry Ward Beecher and he was a minister sort of a progress administer. But in her acknowledgments she talked about how interesting it was to move from a minister to a madam who is ran a number of houses of prostitution in new york. So her latest book is the biography of polly adler, icon of the jazz age. It won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for biography, and it was one of the new york society of libraries best books about new york and was also a finalist for the us Angeles Times book prize and. The National Book critics circle award and shes been married to bruce torgan. 36 years. So i read the book. Its a fascinating, fascinating book. One of the things i didnt realize is that is as much about the history. New york during the 2030s and forties as it
3 a high speed chase suspect will be arraigned today. The chase started in lincoln narcotics agents tried to pull over a car. We tracked the pursuit on our local 12 traffic cameras. As the driver led police through ohio. Kentucky. And indiana. Anthony knight will be arraigned today. He was arrested with Jehwaun Booker and Chucky Folley at the skyline in harrison. 3 the man accused of ambushing an ohio Police Officer will face the death penalty. The knox county Prosecutor Says the murder weapon was stolen during a home invasion. Investigators say it was that 380 pistol that Herschel Jones used in the ambush at Danville Police headquarters. Danvilles police chief says new threats have been made on officers in the wake of the deadly attack. 3 chip mcconville knox county prosecutor 00 when a Law Enforcement officer is shot in the line of duty 3 that is one crime that rises to the top for seeking the death penalty. 11 Herschel Jones senior says that his son should not leave prison, and says
Have circumstances conspired to keep you home this spring? No trips to exotic locales or adventures on your agenda? Well, then take a trip down to the Basalt Regional Library, where you can find adventures.