Word: cools
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Accustomed to such historic vistas, many Vaticaners set about putting Cardinal Wyszynski in perspective. There are those who feel strongly that he has gone too far in coming to terms with the Reds. Wyszynski's cool reception was deliberately planned for two reasons: 1) to show that agreements with Communist governments, even when favorable to the church, are nothing to be endorsed eagerly, or for any reason but strict necessity; 2) to protect Wyszynski himself against the propaganda charge that he is a favored tool of the Vatican. Reported one Vatican correspondent: "If the Polish Communists or the Russians...
Brazil expects a 40% boost in tourism for the comfortably cool "winter season" in July, thanks to tourist-fare cut rates introduced by air and sea lines. Hotel and restaurant prices have risen 20% in the past year, but are still only about half the U.S. level...
...Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will hang two new acquisitions (see color page) that not only rank high as art but also provide a study in similarity and contrast. Both tell stories, both deal with famed warriors; and yet in treatment and technique they stand as far apart as cool, clear crystal from the warmth of flamboyant stained glass...
Curley is justly proud of his cool, poised platform manner. He chaired meetings with a splendid mixture of dignity, trickery and bogus erudition. Once he presided over a Sunday evening meeting when an opposition member asked for an Australian (i.e., secret) ballot. Recalls Curley: "I pounded my gavel. 'The gentleman.' I said, 'is out of order. It may interest him to know that they don't vote on Sundays in Australia...
...less technically adequate paintings, I like Jonathan Beecher's Slug Two. It is an imaginative tour de force, creating a colorful world of humorous spooks and goblins. A very different key is struck by William Reed in a cool mountain landscape that shows a sensitive handling of color and light...