Word: call
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Such measures quieted the critics in London who were demanding the ouster of the man some called "Pussyfoot." So did Prime Minister Harold Macmillan's expression of "complete confidence in the Governor." But it was a measure of Britain's mood that when the call went out for 500 volunteers to serve in the canteens on Cyprus, no fewer than 17,000 (mostly women) stepped forward-by telephone and in queues that formed at 5 a.m.-to volunteer for duty in the turbulent front line...
...above the atmosphere and is in orbit or on an interplanetary course, mishaps are still possible. Krafft A. Ehricke of Con-vairs Astronautics Division suggested that spaceships should be provided with "secondary vehicles"-space lifeboats that could pull away from the main ship and either return to earth or call for a rescue party...
...made overnight. They deplored "a gradualism that is merely a cloak for inaction," as well as "rash impetuosity." But "it is vital that we act now and act decisively. All must act quietly, courageously and prayerfully before it is too late. For the welfare of our nation we call upon all to root out from their hearts bitterness and hatred. The tasks we face are indeed difficult. But hearts inspired by Christian love will surmount these difficulties...
...made overnight. They deplored "a gradualism that is merely a cloak for inaction," as well as "rash impetuosity." But "it is vital that we act now and act decisively. All must act quietly, courageously and prayerfully before it is too late. For the welfare of our nation we call upon all to root out from their hearts bitterness and hatred. The tasks we face are indeed difficult. But hearts inspired by Christian love will surmount these difficulties...
...question of speech scarcely matters anyhow, for La Plume generally favors the international language of leers and leaps, pratfalls and double takes, cupboards and manholes. In a season deafened with the rat-tat-tat of drearily mechanical gag shows, this alone would call for modest thanks. But, in La Plume's case, the quality of merci is not strained; the show shines by more than contrast. If a fair number of its exhibits fall rather flat, even they have high spots to fall from, and acrobatic performers...