Word: alarmism
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...reputation had been earned as much by its mistakes as its successes. U.S. reluctance to exert its power and leadership, U.S. hesitancy to act decisively and consistently had cost the free world dearly in the past. From Korea last week, New York Timesman Richard J. H. Johnston reported in alarm that "the average G.I. seems not to know why he is fighting in Korea." "The recruiting posters didn't say anything about this," a young infantryman told him. "I'll fight for my country, but damned if I see why I'm fighting to save this hell...
...approximately 20 years I have owned and used an electric alarm clock, made by the Telechron Co. of Ashland, Mass. This clock, when set for any hour of the 24, will ring daily at that time...
...General Electric says that its "new automatic alarm clock" is similar to the Telechron. Obviously, TIME forgot to set the alarm...
...Loved I Not Honor More. In Managua, Nicaragua, Volunteer Fireman Ruben Arroliga heard an alarm while standing at the altar with his prospective bride, told her to wait for him, dashed off to help put out the fire...
Elmer & Soy Beans. With eager youngsters flocking to work for him, Mike's organization was flourishing; Elmer's was in bad shape from age and disuse. In alarm, crusty old Elmer began stumping the state. He pointed to the federal money he had gotten the state because of his seniority, plaintively warned that "a baby could grow up before a younger man could do the state any good." With a campaign kitty raised by oil and utility companies, he showered the state with pamphlets ("What Elmer Thomas Has Done for Soy Beans") and ads ("Can We Keep Tinker...