Word: answerable
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...produce, in Pascal's words, "a world in which force is just and justice has force at its disposal." After the second World War a new attempt was made. In the first flush of enthusiasm the founders of the United Nations organization believed that they had found the answer. In the Security Council, mainly dominated by the great powers, was to be found the germ of a world administration or cabinet, and in the Assembly the beginning of a world congress or parliament. But once again events have proved too strong for us. To make anything like a world...
...jackets, roll up their sleeves to wrestle with the big questions. Items: answer: in manpower, by cutting active forces, reserves and National Guard contingents. One offbeat item that could cut the budget to the tune of $10 billion: an efficient reconnaissance satellite that would keep the U.S. so well posted on the movements of any potential enemy that it might be able to trim...
When he was questioned as to the Assembly's prospects for survival under his regime, De Gaulle's answer brought involuntary roars of laughter from the Deputies, all of whom are keenly conscious of his deep-seated contempt for their past shenanigans. Purred De Gaulle: "The final proof that I have no intention of depriving myself of an Assembly elected by universal suffrage is, dear sir. the pleasure and honor that I find in being among you tonight...
...What happened to Delany?" the young Aussie was asked when he caught his breath. "I didn't look back to see," said Elliott. The Delany himself supplied the answer. There were no excuses. It was not the cold wind that bothered him, he said with a smile. "It was lack of wind. I didn't have...
...women chase the elusive dream of beauty with such frightening energy? The obvious answer-that they want to appear more attractive to men-is only part of the truth. Women insist that it is the psychological lift that makes cosmetics important in their lives. Says Mrs. Ruth Kay, a Cleveland housewife: "If I feel down, I take extra pains with makeup. When a woman feels she looks her best, she radiates a pleasant attitude and gives the entire family a lift. Without makeup she is self-conscious and won't put her best foot forward...