Word: commandism
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...which preceded the Hindemith, fared less well. The spirit of Hindemith hovered over, giving an air of tenseness that was out of key with this more gentle work. The orchestra, which is usually excellent in accompaniment, was strangely insensitive and much too loud. Miss Lunn, although technically in full command of her difficult part, had to push her voice, and still was often inaudible, especially in the cadences. The entire performance of this work bordered on the hysterical...
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15--Secretary of Defense McElroy faced strong senatorial pressures today to replace missiles direct to William M. Holaday and shake up the top civilian command of the missiles program...
...clearly demonstrated an ability to command the cheerful loyalty of those who worked for him. One of F.D.R.'s staff recalls that Ed and Mac, the CRIMSON printers, "habitually presented stern resistance to any departure from their routine." But, when Roosevelt asked it, they would "do anything with alacrity and complete approbation," even though it meant taking the forms off the press to make them over for some late news...
...strongest candidate in the race Meyer stated, "If Dawson runs he will probably be supported by every member of the club that last year supported Smith. In his capacity as operations director he has served the club in such an effective fashion that I am sure he would command the support of a majority of the club...
Bombers B-52 (Warner) is a $1,400,000 want ad for Air Force technicians-the ground crews needed to keep 'em flying in the Strategic Air Command. SAC being what it is, a powerful discouragement to missile warfare, audiences might be prepared by recent headlines to take the picture seriously. It therefore comes as a shock when the customer finds himself sniggering through scene after scene, not only at Karl Malden, who gives a funny and often touching performance as a master sergeant, but also at some of the most extravagant recruiting promises that have been made since...