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NEW YORK — Teenagers are moving away
from explicit sex, divorce and whatnot books to
romantic tales that leave something to the imagi
nation.
Maurice R. Robinson, peerless as an observer
of the school set’s reading tastes, said so, puffing
on a thin Dutch cigar, eyes twinkling.
Cherubic at 84, Robinson is founder and chair
man of Scholastic Magazines Inc., an institution
on the American school scene for 60 years.
“After years of being deluged with young adult
books dealing with the unhappy realities of life
such as divorce, pregnancy outside of marriage,
alcoholism, mental illness and lately child abuse,
teenagers seem to want to read about something
closer to their daily lives,’’ Robinson said.
“The adolescent girl is now reaching out for
novels which deal with the experience of teenage
life she can relate and identify with. ’’
To keep up with the switch in reading tastes,
Robinson said “Scholastic” last year brought out
four titles in a series, “Wildfire Romances.
They are going like tickets to an Elton John
concert. Two more are in the pipeline. The firm is
looking into romantic novels for adolescent boys,
too.
The young men also are reaching for the upbeat
and books more directly related to their real life
experiences. Books on biking, marathons and
other sports books are moving well with both
sexes.
The secret to Wildfire stories is simple: spin a
yam that helps adolescent girls deal with their
feelings.
“Scholastic” business is dependent on keeping
in touch with reading tastes of kids, including
curriculum needs charted by teachers.
Robinson arrives at the skyscraper headquar
ters before most other employes every morning.
He stays late and puts in a six-day week. The sixth
day he gets to match notes with the firm’s presi
dent and chief executive officer, M. Richard
Robinson Jr.
“Scholastic” started in Robinson’s home in Pitt
sburgh, Pa., as a school newspaper for Western
Pennsylvania. Operated in the red for many
years, it now is a $125 million a year business with
2,000 on the payroll.
The firm puts out 31 magazines for elementary
and secondary schools. Combined circulation is
In 1928 an issue of
'Scholastic magazine was
banned in New York City
schools because in a short story
the villain poured a scotch and
soda and a woman lit a
cigarette.
11 to 12 million per issue. It runs five classroom
paperback bookclubs for all grade levels and
moved more than 60 million volumes last year.
That is one way Robinson and company keep
tabs on school kids’ changing reading tastes.
Here are top picks of its books for selected
periods over the last 20 years:
-SEE-SAW Book Club. Nursery school, kin
dergarten, first grade. 1979: Clifford s Good
Deeds” by Norman Bridwell. About a big red
dog’s adventures. 1969. I Know an Old Lady,
based on song of an old lady who swallows a fly, a
spider, a bird and other creatures.
—LUCKY Book Club. Grades 2-3. 1979:
“Charlotte’s Web,” a classic by E.B. White. 1969:
“Wizard of Oz.” 1959: “Adventures of Black Rock
Cave,” a mystery.
—ARROW Book Club. Grades 4, 5, 6. 1979:
“Unidentified Flying Oddball,” by Vic Grume.
Based on a Walt Disney movie. 1969: “Arrow
Book of Brain Teasers. 1959: “Old Yeller.”
—TEENAGER Book Club, grades 7, 8, 9.
1979: “The A Guide To Good Grades.” Shows
students how to develop better study habits and
gives tips on test-and-note-taking. 1969: "Romeo
and Juliet.” 1959: “Jokes and More Jokes.”
Some scholastic magazines are the remedial
type. The newest one, “Scholastic MATH” is a
bestseller. Its circulation soared past 400,000 this
month.
“Scholastic” growth was slow at first, Robinson
said. It wasn’t always smooth sailing.
“In 1928 an issue was banned in New York City
schools because in a short story the villain poured
a scotch and soda and a woman lit a cigarette,” he
said.
“Scholastic” has had a taste of controversy over
its 60 years. In 1931, there was outn
publication of a prize-winning essay W
Farmer, a West Seattle High Schnnl
Seattle, Washington.
The essay, God Dies,” was voted for
prize by four judges in the “Scholastic”
contest.
Uproar over “God Dies” led to suti'
cancellations from some schools, maink
hial. Robinson was denied a display bj
annual meeting of the National Catholi,
tional Association that year.
Boothless, he went to the conventiont 0
leaders of the association. A representafo*
association was put on Scholastic’
Advisory Council.
In the essay, Farmer came to the eoi
that "God is gone” and wondered whyotk
pie hadn’t also found that out. ^
Farmer became an actress and starred
movies and three Broadway plays. Shed
throat cancer in 1970.
Thirty years later, “Senior Scholastic”,
an article — "Is God Dead.”
It dealt with same concept as Frances Fi
essay.
There was not one protest.
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Is the reading matter in
easier than it was in the 1920s?
It is difficult to say due to the fact tha!
reading must be geared to reach a wider
iSHk;
students — with compulsory education hi
ing all to go to school.
In the 1920s, the schools, espedaHyil
higher grades, got just the highly motivai
kids who wanted more learning to helpih
on with a career or college.
“Scholastic” is more than magazines. F
said it is a service organization providingiL
of print and audio visual materials for thetj|? xas
“From the beginning, we champim ^h goali
concept that lifetime reading habits <
be engendered by offering students:
choice of hooks at prices they could afford ]
“Through our magazines, we inspire si
to develop the love of reading at an early!!
help teachers to achieve their goal of ti
literate younger generation.”
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An A&M graduate, class of 71, Barron understands the problems of the
university and the people of College Station.
Barron has practiced law in Brazos County for almost six years. His oppo
nent for less than one year. Barron has tried more contested jury cases this
past year than were ever tried before in the county court. Barron won a
majority of them. His opponent has never tried a contested criminal case.
Barron has obtained more than 1500 misdemeanor convictions since taking
office January 16, 1978.
Barron has collected more than $270,000.00 in hot check restitutions since
taking office January 16, 1978.
Barron has done this, and much more, without assistance in the office.
Assistance which should be provided by the Brazos County Commissioners
Court.
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AS CONSTABLE OF BRAZOS COUNTY PRECINCT 7?
The OFFICE OF CONSTABLE is an elected law enforcement
position. This office is usually held by a mature,
highly experienced individual who has dedicated many
years to becoming a knowledgeable professional in
law enforcement services to the citizens of a
county. Typically one group of major responsibilities
include working in conjunction with one or more
Justices of the Peace in the serving of civil and
criminal papers for the courts. In Brazos County,
the responsibilities of a CONSTABLE are the following:
E.W. SAVERS has been a resident of Brazos County for 29
years. He and his wife reside at 506 Brooks in College
Station. CONSTABLE SAYERS has been a sworn law enforcement
officer for 16 years and has been an elected CONSTABLE
of Brazos County for the last 12 years. Currently he
supervises 20 commissioned deputies in all areas of jj,
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Serve civil papers for county, district,
and state courts.
Served a total of 1,044 CIVIL PAPERS
. 1977 275 papers
. 1978 219 papers
• 1979 295 papers
• 1980 255 papers (to August 31)
2. Execute criminal warrants for misdemeanors
and felonies.
3. Provide law enforcement control at cultural,
social and sporting events.
4. Coordinate with other law enforcement agencies
to assure effective law enforcement in
Brazos County.
The position of CONSTABLE Is an important elected
position in the county system of government in
Texas and should carefully be considered when
YOU VOTE on November 4, 1980.
TOTAL 1,044 papers
Collected a total of $210,087 in RESTITUTIONS,
FINES, AND OTHER FEES for the citizens of
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. 1978 54,434
. 1979 62,629
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