Word: call
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...call the able-bodied refugees "heroes." I should think the heroes are those who have remained in Hungary to fight. If we in this country were oppressed by a totalitarian government, and I fled to England while my compatriots fought and died, would I be a hero to the cause of freedom? What would I be if my wife and I fled leaving a nine-year-old daughter behind? A hero...
Your Dec. 24 Swiss sixth-grade problem* was subjected to the combined efforts of an education senior, a business administration grad student, a pre-med student, and an English lit. major. After about six hours we made a frantic call to our favorite Ph.D. candidate in math. He was kind enough to tell us that our solution was the right one. Next time, could you publish a fifth-grade problem...
...call this a declaration of war, either present, future, or deferred. I call this a declaration of peace because I do not believe that peace can be preserved unless we make it clear in advance that if aggressors attack the freedom of other countries . . . that we are going to do something about it, and something serious. If we do not make that clear in advance, then I think these attacks are much more apt to occur...
...cited the city regulation stating that the committee had to "reconsider the appointments immediately" upon presentation. Edward Fitzgerald, Shaplin's most voluble opponent, revealed that "authorities" had told him that "immediately" could be construed as "within 30 days." His motion was passed, empowering Mayor Edward Sullivan, the chairman, to call a special meeting to consider the petition...
...ministered to Gogo spiritually and materially for 50 years, and repeatedly makes medical allusions and diagnoses. Now what person fills the bill--theologian, philosopher, musician, physician, and compassionate servant of the less fortunate for half a century? Albert Schweitzer. If you think this far-fetched, I call your attention to the fact that Godot's boy messenger, on both his entrances, addresses Didi as "Mister Albert." This play has inexhaustible riches for all who will take the trouble. It is not truly enigmatic; it is simply unorthodox...