Word: columbus
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...naval historian is particularly fitting for Commander Morison, in view of his experience both as a historian and as a navigator, His latest book, "Admiral of the Ocean Sea", a best-selling biography of Christopher Columbus, was based on an expedition undertaken by Morison over Columbus's route, in a replica of the "Santa Maria". His "Maritime History of New England" is also well-known both to scholars and laymen...
Samuel Eliot Morison, '08, professor of History, has left the University and is now on active duty with the Navy, with the rank of a Lieutenant-Commander (D-V(S). He is best known for his trip following Columbus' footsteps in his journeys of discovery, and is an expert on the "Age of Exploration...
...blanket order for all they could eat. The Deputy Prosecutor, Kenesaw M. Landis II (nephew of the baseball commissioner), who had questioned them, took them home with him. The Elks gave a dance in their honor. Members of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elks, Eagles, Knights of Columbus and Rotary Club got together to plan a giant shindig...
...Nose. In Columbus, Ga., R. P. Peacock sat down to watch a ball game, declared to a companion: "I hope no one scores until the last half of the ninth. Then I hope we get a home run." He got his wish...
When Radio Playwright Arch Oboler erupted about "hate" last month (TIME, May 18), at the Institute for Education by Radio at Columbus, a few responsible thinkers were on hand. Fumed Oboler: "Anger [on the radio] is what people want, and they want hate." This flare-up had a profound effect on all present. Many of the educators left the conference in a reflective mood, and at least three of them have had something to say about radio in print since...