Word: commander
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...your issue of Dec. 10 there is an article on religion in which that able and distinguished theologian, Dr. Albert Schweitzer, in his discourse on the subject speaks disparagingly of its powers-"For it lifts up its voice, but only to protest. It cannot command." . . . It is quite evident that Dr. Schweitzer is not cognizant of recent religious activities in the U. S. I refer, in particular, to the Legion of Decency recently organized by the Catholic Church...
...created to command. It laid down an ultimatum to movie producers: Either cease productions of indecent shows or we withdraw our patronage. This group was speaking for the Catholics of the U. S., 20,000,000 strong. And as a proof of the power of the church, over 75% of that number, or approximately 16,000,000 Catholics immediately pledged allegiance and obedience to this edict. What greater proof of religion's power of command could one desire...
...less, the board attempted a reconciliation with Stokowski. It asked him to return and conduct whatever concerts and operas he wished, implied that the "deep-lying differences" would not be insurmountable. Stokowski's friends felt that so great a conductor should have complete command. His critics felt that he was lacking in gratitude for all Philadelphia had done for him. Though the board issued no formal statement on the subject, the views of some of its members were reflected in the Philadelphia Record, partly owned by Samuel Pels (Fels-Xaptha Soap), one of the board's vice presidents...
...heavy losses: "Criticism of Grant for incurring heavy casualty lists in utterly destroying his adversary refutes itself." Biographer McCormick lays many a florid wreath at his paladin's feet: "A hero, without fear and without reproach, who needed neither the panoply of war nor the customary mannerisms of command to buoy up his iron will." He sums up his admiration by declaring Grant the superior of Napoleon himself...
...this is drawn from the traveller's own account, so its accuracy cannot be questioned. A good bit of attention is paid to Lewis' friend Clark who seems to have taken more data than the leader himself and at times one begins to wonder if the second in command really did not outshine the chief...