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...firmest conclusion to be drawn from the testimony of Harvey Matusow before the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee is that nothing he says is worthy of belief. It follows from this that if testimony by Matusow has been material in the conviction of any person, that conviction should be set aside. Certainly no one should be held guilty of any offense on the testimony of a self-confessed liar. It does not follow, however, that testimony from all former Communists is in the same category as Matusow's testimony. All such witnesses are suspect, and the Government should...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: JUDGMENTS & PROPHECIES: EXTINCTION OF U.S. A MATTER OF TIME | 3/7/1955 | See Source »

Foundation of foundations and firmest pillar of all wisdom...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: The Rambam | 1/24/1955 | See Source »

...firmest U.S. no went to the idea the Latinos cherished most: an interAmerican bank, with capital supplied by all 21 governments, for massive development loans. When the U.S. refused, arguing that present lending outlets were sufficient, the Latin Americans discussed going ahead alone-only to find that three important countries (prosperous Venezuela, Cuba and Colombia) were unwilling to commit their own reserves to such a bank. In the end the delegates agreed on "further study...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE AMERICAS: Exit Shrugging | 12/13/1954 | See Source »

...island has been built (the planned total is an Air Force secret), no exact location announced. But survey ships are already at sea, taking samples of the ocean bottom to determine the firmest anchorages for the new stations. By next spring, construction will be under way. Air Force target date for completion of the entire chain: 1957. Total estimated cost (excluding radar equipment): $15 to $20 million...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: Islands for Defense | 8/23/1954 | See Source »

There is no doubt in my mind about the future of Latin America. Her people are on the march . . . While [they] will always have economic relations with Europe and other parts of the world, [their] firmest and most extensive relations can and should be with...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE AMERICAS: On the March | 1/4/1954 | See Source »

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