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...further, the cause of Republicanism to restore a clear understanding of the tyranny of man over man in the world at large. It is our cause to dispel the foggy thinking which avoids hard decisions in the delusion that a world of conflict will somehow resolve itself into a world of harmony, if we just don't rock the boat or irritate the forces of aggression-and this is hogwash...
...fierce heat that will surround the XB-70A in flight was an overriding problem for its designers. Almost every part had to be heat-resistant. The tires, for example, are made by B.F. Goodrich out of material that stands twice the temperature that melts ordinary airplane tires. To dispel the heat that will fight its way toward the crew, North American's engineers decided to make the fuel carry it away. While the XB-70A is cruising at Mach 3, its fuel will circulate, cooling the interior, absorbing enough heat every minute to evaporate four gallons of water. Inside...
Season's Spirit. In Washington, the real Lyndon Johnson seemed to be all over the place, but his boundless energy has failed to dispel the pall that still hangs over Government offices. "Many people are ready to say Johnson may make a fine President," wrote Columnist Mary McGrory, "but almost inevitably they add, 'except it won't be fun any more...
Following his talk, the Assistant Secretary entertained questions from the floor. "Since the Secretary thinks that student travel can do so much to dispel misunderstanding of the U.S. in Latin America," one listener wanted to know, "how can the State Department afford not to let American students go where we are most misunderstood--Cuba...
...highly welcomed an organization with the general aims and principles of the Association, we were deeply disturbed by the membership clause, which appeared to exclude a good many people. Consequently, we had to ask many penetrating, and perhaps, irritating questions. Unfortunately, the answers to our questions did not dispel our anxiety about the membership clause. The Council asked if white Africans would be eligible for membership. The answer was no, because white Africans claim they are Europeans, and one must be able to trace his ancestry to a certain part of Africa to be eligible for membership. Thus Chinese...