Word: coverer
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...shocking comparison between science education in our high schools and those of the U.S.S.R. - as brought out in your fine and important cover story on Dr. Edward Teller - is truly appalling. In light of this emergency where the security of our nation is involved, I think our quibbling, pussyfootiing, philosophizing, and hairsplitting over federal aid to education are ridiculous. Let's get with it. But fast...
...jobs they had. Not because they were broke, but because they were worried, people were postponing big purchases, cutting down sharply on luxuries. Mourned a Los Angeles night-owner as he cast an eye over empty bar stools: "I guess I'll have to trim the $2 cover charge. Six months ago it didn't to make any difference. Now people are too uncertain to spend dough." The U.S. public seemed more worried about the economy than during the 1953-54 recession. Consumers are deeper in than they were in 1954, more troubled about the cold war, less...
...going to buy this magazine with a hard cover?" he asked, turning around to meet a recently-arrived member of the group. "Very glad to meet you," he said, switching the punch glass to his other hand. "Well, that sounds like a fine idea...
These 100 inspirational tales of "men and women who weren't afraid to take a chance" are culled from issues of Fortune magazine and now issued for the paper-cover trade. In the preface the editors state their conviction that "the entrepreneurs, who are the central figures in each story, are an important element in the U.S. economy" and that "there are plenty of opportunities, in good times and bad, for those who have the wit to see them...
...Armed Services Subcommittee had brought out the original charge, announced that G.M. has moved to settle with the Government. It offered to refund a total of $9,701,458 to the Air Force. Already in the hands of the Air Force is a check for $2,400,000 to cover one section of the contract. G.M. also wants credit for another $2,600,000 of the total that has been paid in corporate taxes, and has offered to refund another $4,701,458-provided that the government does not prosecute the company. It is now up to the Government...