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...extent obnoxious to certain boosters of "Americanism." Though certainly not a Communist nor a Fascist, he respects their rights "not because they believe in freedom of speech, press and assemblage, but because I do." Perhaps, Mr. Hays has such faith in democracy that he is tempting the devil too far. But in the face of reaction that breeds upon Nazi and Red propaganda-frights, "Democracy Works" is refreshingly liberal, and a book that deserves attention...

Author: By L. L., | Title: The Bookshelf | 5/3/1939 | See Source »

...live without one." The police, on a house-to-house search for the robber of the liquor store, frighten the innocent tramp, and he flees in the old maid's car, taking her maid and most of her silverware with him. Moral: "A woman can do what the Devil himself can't do: make a thief of an honest...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: Radio Opera | 5/1/1939 | See Source »

...resembles Admiral Nelson. A tall, slightly paunchy sea dog with thinning hair, Hornblower is a highstrung, self-doubting man who gets seasick at the start of a cruise, worries about losing his job, goes clammy at the start of a fight, pales at the sight of blood, has the devil's own time keeping his reputation for imperturbability...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Adventure Classic | 5/1/1939 | See Source »

Before the Duke tilt, the team got wind of the fact that Jack Coombs, Blue Devil coach, was anticipating a pushover, having seen the Crimson's uninspired performance against North Carolina the day before. Harvard rallied that day to overcome a five run Duke lead, and held the crack home outfit on even terms until fielding lapses in the seventh saw Coombs' men forge into the lead...

Author: By Thedore R. Barneit, | Title: Batting Power Key to Nine's League Prospects This Year | 4/12/1939 | See Source »

Less gifted in the controversy than the faculty is Mr. Loewi, author of an article on the "Feild Case." Without prejudice to the rights or wrongs of the now painful Case, a reviewer may point out the unwisdom of painting the devil all black. Dryden praised Achitophe the judge and Pope allowed Atticus true genius. Mr. Loewi shows a want of imagination, or at least of strategy, in claiming that the Department of Fine Arts was moved solely by personal vindictiveness in failing to reappoint Professor Feild...

Author: By David Worcester, | Title: On the Shelf | 3/22/1939 | See Source »

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