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Word: desiree (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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Closely allied with the revolutionary F.L.N., Chaalal, age 30, denounced the French for "massive repression" of F.L.N. leaders. "Although the French have tried to decapitate our movement," said Chaalal, "the repression has only reinforced our desire to fight for independence at any price."

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Algerian Leader Presents Case For Independence From France | 12/4/1959 | See Source »

Last week another small step was taken. It was not even a difficult one, yet neither was it a totally insignificant one. By agreeing to a conference of experts on the problem of detecting underground explosions the Russians gave definite indication that they do desire a treaty permanently halting nuclear...

Author: By Michael Churchill, | Title: Another Step | 12/2/1959 | See Source »

Lest I appear unwilling to heed the voice of the Senior Class, let me further clarify my position. I feel that it is unfortunate that Mr. Keohane was left off the ballot since he appears to desire the office so much. If a majority of the Senior Class argues with...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: MARSHAL PETITIONS | 12/1/1959 | See Source »

The Sound of Music-with Richard Rodgers supplying the music, Oscar Hammerstein the lyrics, Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse the libretto, and with Mary Martin as the star-provides "What's in a name?" with at least one answer: "A $2,325,000 advance sale.'' The show...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Theater: New Musical on Broadway, Nov. 30, 1959 | 11/30/1959 | See Source »

The film is downright healthy. There are no suicides, incests, miscegenations, divorces, or even race prejudices. In the end three or four recognition scenes suddenly blossom out of a fertile but rather parched story, and all is saved. Will Varner recognizes what a real chip off the old chopping block...

Author: By Martin Nemirow, | Title: The Long, Hot Summer | 11/30/1959 | See Source »

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