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Dates: during 1940-1949
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One final word on the question to which Walker saw fit to devote two thirds of his letter: was the demonstration Communist? Certainly there were Communists among the demonstrators. So what? Is it surprising that the Communists, who are always the first, but by no means the only victims of...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE MAIL | 8/12/1947 | See Source »

. . . There must be something more important going on in Latin America that you could devote this precious space to. . . .

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Aug. 4, 1947 | 8/4/1947 | See Source »

The explanation is easy: derring-do, however fabricated the target, titilates the public. To devote President Truman's projected 25 millions, and staff of bright people, to promoting the economic solidity and self-assurance that make Communism look silly to workers, would be a much too unsensational way out.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Don Quixote Revisited | 7/22/1947 | See Source »

Gordon, since last July, has been obliged to devote all his time to the demands of his post as head of the department of Epidemiology in the School of Public Health.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Medical School Names Heart Specialist from New York to Faculty | 7/3/1947 | See Source »

Two years remained of his eighth term as mayor. By walking out now, he could give nephew Eggers those two years to learn the ropes. Eggers would gradually be given Hague's other jobs, and Uncle Frank could devote more time to watching horse races. This was fine, except...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Old Grey Mayor | 6/16/1947 | See Source »

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