Out of print, out of mind, thought U.S. Postmaster General J. Edward Day of his first and last novel: Bartholf Street, written during World War II when Navy Lieut. Day was on convoy duty and published in 1947. But last week, well aware of Day's new eminence, his old publisher announced a reprinting of Bartholf Street. This was ironic, since Day had been forced to contribute $800 to get the first edition published. In the 13 years since. Day's royalties totaled 40-paid in postage stamps. A sample Bartholf Street scene: ''Marie walked in and...
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