Word: commoner
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...origins of the book are interesting," she says. "The Prime Minister of Ghana asked me to lecture to the students at the University soon after Ghana achieved its independence in 1957. I attempted to explain that the experiences of Ghana, such as colonialism and industrialism, were part of the common experience of mankind. The book is pretty much the same as those lectures, only transcribed into readable English...
...Bronowski, author of "The Common Sense of Science" and other articles on scientific method, has agreed to be one of the principal speakers...
...Germans are gaining on the British not only in Western Europe but, surprisingly, in Britain's own sterling area as well. The Jan. 1 opening of the six-nation European Common Market-with West Germany in and Britain out-should do more to widen...
Some Changes Made. Michiko-san makes an inspiring example of the ability of a Japanese woman to move from the ranks of the common people to the dizzying heights of the imperial throne. But it is a deceptive example. Ever since the peerage was abolished, wealthy industrialist families like the Shodas have become the new peers of Japan, and their daughters are princesses of the realm in everything but the name...
...with physical castration. It seems that Heavenly, the Boss's daughter, contracted a disease from Chance years ago and had to have a hysterectomy. In scenes of bogus dramaturgy, Boss Finley and his children snarl revelations at each other (e.g., he keeps a mistress) that should have been common family knowledge for years. Toward play's end, in a scene made memorable through Actress Page's brilliant use of that feeblest of theatrical inventions, the telephone, Ariadne de Lago learns that Hollywood wants her back. As she departs for future glories, Chance, ex-youth sans hope, awaits...