Word: commenting
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Labor Organization. Turned to partisan politics by a reporter's question, he dismissed, with a shrug and a grimace, a suggestion that the resounding defeat of Governor Allan Shivers in the recent Democratic delegate battles in Texas could be construed as a repudiation of his Administration. Asked for comment on Estes Kefauver's -suggestion that he designate ex-President Harry Truman a sort of ambassador of good will during Truman's European trip, Ike looked blank, said that was one he hadn't heard before...
...wonder how many letters you have received from those of Irish descent regarding Randolph Churchill's comment on the "vulgar Kellys"? Such remarks make it almost impossible to understand or believe in the publicized advantages of British diplomacy and rule in the few dominions and colonies Britain still governs...
IAIHEN Walter Winchell confided "to his public recently that Marilyn Monroe was to be a TIME cover subject, he added this understandably skeptical comment: "I can't imagine them digging up anything people haven't read before." TIME'S readers can decide whether Winchell was too skeptical...
When a reporter sought comment on the Chotiner investigation (see below), the President laid down a two-prong code of ethics for the Government people under him. Every citizen must receive courteous treatment, he said, but at the same time, if anyone comes claiming privileges on the basis of a White House connection, "he is to be thrown out instantly...
...Rebel. No such comment could be made about Fifteen. Fifteen is the eternal sophomore, both wise and foolish at once. He digs at his scalp, gouges pimples, toys maddeningly with the silverware at meals. His voice is often inaudible, and he seems | so frugal with his energies that parents and teachers come to the conclusion that he is lazy. He is secretive and hates anyone to intrude into his life too much. He has fantasies of violence and revenge. As much as at any time in his life, he needs patience and understanding...