Word: fitness
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...John Dryden and Henry Purcell. The Society operated on a small budget, and was content to break even. In 1955, however, producer Fred Kimball '55 wanted to go beyond the self-imposed limitations of Lowell productions. He picked "The Threepenny" because it had a modern appeal, but still could fit within the framework of "opera." It is this same reasoning which has led the Society to produce The Golden Apple this weekend...
...Winston Churchill for publishing some of the "closest secrets of the war." Gamely, the Empire News carried on with the series, though "deleting . . . those passages which seem to arise from knowledge gained by Mr. Pierrepoint in the course of his official duties." That left Pierrepoint little of the noose fit to print. This week Pierrepoint reached the end of his rope. Announced the Empire News: "In view of the difficulties ... it has been decided to cancel the series...
...must realize the new implications of foreign aid, Herter declared. For many years America could impose stipulations as it saw fit on a grant, but now that there is competition this is no longer possible, he continued. Broader Congressional legislation is also needed to allow the President to meet the new challenges of foreign policy, Herter concluded...
...small U.S. firm (total staff: 25), whose open, uncluttered designs, broad windows and lavish use of natural wood have made it the leader in one of the best regional movements in the U.S. This week's prizewinners sum up the partners' goal: to disregard any preconceived formulas, fit each design both to the terrain and to the building's occupants and purpose...
...intends to intervene in one way or another should the need arise. That the means which he proposes to use are not clearly stated is an advantage, not only as a piece of skillful maneuvering in an election year, but because it will give him greater freedom later "to fit the punishment to the crime." For this reason, the President's unclarified commitment--provided he does not fail to act in a pinch--is a masterstroke of diplomacy--while saying nothing definitely, his meaning is clear...