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...caught in a pragmatic dilemma, a revolutionary without a blueprint of dogma or a road map of ideology. "We began our revolution with principles, not a program," he said once. "We find that sometimes we have to change our methods. I have read much about socialism, communism, democracy and fascism. Our revolution will not be labeled by any of those names . . . We are not trying to copy anybody else's ideology. We are a country of 22.5 million; 18 million are poor farmers . . . deprived of personal liberty for 5,000 years . . . under the domination of landlords. Only when they...
...critical meat cleavers may indeed be out for Herman Wouk this time around, but though they cut up the work, they will miss the man. Novels No. 5 and No. 6 are already in the mental blueprint stage ("I wouldn't even tell my wife what they're about"). Says Wouk earnestly: "I'm going to write novels for the rest of my life, each one better than the last...
...propose, therefore, that we take a practical step, that we begin an arrangement very quickly, as between ourselves -immediately. These steps would include : to give each other a complete blueprint of our military establishment . . . Next, to provide within our countries facilities for aerial photography to the other country" (see box). This could lead to a wider system of inspection and disarmament. Said Ike solemnly: "What I propose, I assure you, would be but a beginning...
...Russia "give to each other a complete blueprint of our military establishments, from beginning to end, from one end of our countries to the other...
...plan was no blueprint for union of the churches, no design for history-making doctrinal upheaval, but a puzzle contest. Its purpose: to raise $100,000 for the A.C.U. by offering $50,000 in prize money to contributors who solve a series of rebus puzzles with terse clues. (Example: "He was a Union general in the Civil War. He made a famous ride.") So far, despite the precautions of the A.C.U., the contest has raised more fuss than funds...