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...reported setting her sights to bring down the boss of the army, whose criticisms had caused her so much recent embarrassment. When this news was conveyed to Defense Minister José Humberto Sosa Molina, at his big army base outside the capital, the general's comment was blunt & brief: "If she wants me out, let her come to Campo de Mayo...
Many of Germany's women have given up the hope of ever finding a man of their own. But in a blunt sort of way, German women have kept trying for the man-permanent or temporary, in or out of wedlock. Ever since the war, advertisements for "Marriage, Social Life, Acquaintances" have been a common sight on the billboards in every German city. Under the heading Werbe Dienst (Advertising Service) appear such frank appeals as these...
...last week, Margaret faced a real ordeal-a New York press conference. She never looked better, was natural, frank and gay. The reporters were charmed but blunt: Whom would she date? "I don't know-I'll have to wait until they ask me." "What about your love life?" "Absolutely none, except music-at the moment." Well, what about the President's recent remark that he hoped to hand down his gold-headed walking cane to a grandson? "I think Daddy was a little short of something to say at that point...
Studied Air. He was something new after the blunt integrity of Marshall, the glad-handing of Stettinius, the political quickness of Byrnes, the Hull who had been alternately earthy and ponderous. The new Secretary was a man who took as much care with his phrases as he did with his clothes-both had a slightly studied air of elegant informality. His unruffled aloofness was salted with a dry humor...
...Munoz added a blunt warning that Puerto Rico's destiny was not to be achieved by phony nationalism...