Word: dampener
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...that "Lodge is vital, for only he can dampen the wild cries of the neo-isolationist Republicans and assume the role that Vandenberg so ably carried out." But this is not the case. Lodge does not command the respect of his Middle Western Republican colleagues as Vandenberg did. As Time Magazine wrote on December 17, 1951, under the heading, "The Lost Mantle," "When Vandenberg fell ill and retired from active leadership, most observers thought the mantle of Republican leadership in Foreign Policy would fall on Cabot Lodge. But somehow, the mantle never fitted. In 1949, Lodge led 14 liberal Republicans...
Compared to Kennedy, then, Senator Lodge stands out in terms of legislative leadership, originality of sponsored acts, and the realism and consistency of his foreign policy votes. Since Governor Stevenson is insisting on a bi-partisan foreign policy, Lodge is vital, for only he can dampen the wild cries of the nco-isolationist Republicans and assume the role that Vandenberg so ably carried out. It would be folly for Massachusetts to replace Lodge's seniority, ability, and usefulness with the freshman mediocrity of Kennedy...
...forecast of cold, drizzling weather will dampen chances for the predicted record turnout of voters. Some estimates had been as high as 400,000, compared to the 1948 total...
...orchestra can play its best in a half-empty concert hall. The many vacant seats in Sanders Theatre would dampen anyone's spirits, and it was most unfortunate that the H.-R. O. had to compete last week with hour exams. Since the group this year is composed entirely of Harvard-Radcliffe talent, local support is more important than ever. Next month's concert will feature Handel's "Messiah" and both music and musicians deserve a full house...
Dances at the clubs turn into wild affairs where liquor is used freely and everybody has a good time. Needless to say on Sundays the parties effects somewhat dampen the elation, but, though handicapped, the Tiger certainly makes out better than during the week...