Word: collect
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...contrast between the two stories is the contrast between Mr. Fodor's realism and Mr. Bluestone's realisticness. Thus in the latter we have an endless cast of characters who speak in a hodgepodge of scrupulously correct and scrupulously incorrect English which is characterized as "Jewish." These characters collect together at the funeral of an old lady and make dull remarks to each other; needless to say, nothing happens...
Houghteling is careful to point out that HLU has no blueprint for society--its aim is specific action on specific issues. Within the year, this group has done such things as collect signatures for a pro-Marshall Plan petition, organized the New England youth-division of the National Council Against Conscription, and sponsored several discussion panels on issues of the day. It has also been active on local issues--the Club 100, aid to striking unions, and testimony on several recent state bills in conjunction with the Civil Liberties Union...
...Godin, the only Crimson hurler who has managed to collect three positive decisions for his trouble on the mound, will try again today. Cliff Crosby, who adds power on the offense, is scheduled to start behind the plate...
...pale white-collar workers and factory hands with red kerchiefs and robed bishops and small-town women with babies in their arms. In many churches, Mass times were shifted so that the faithful would find it easier to reach the polls when they opened at 8. Priests read the Collect for the third Sunday after Easter...
...like my mother's." The program rates her ultimate gush : "I'd listen to it whether I were on it or not." Creator Benson, now one of MGM's top ($3,500 weekly) writers, is the show's "supervisor," a position that permits her to collect royalties and lead the sideline cheering section. Last week, Sponsor Lever Bros, received a recording of her soothing words to Barbara: "You're too young, honey, to remember when Procter & Gamble had this show. But I have a feeling this time it will really float...