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There are prizes for writing Attic , for collecting books, for interest in soil mechanics. awards are open to everyone, although some are limited to men and one to men living in Lowell House, Perhaps Harvard achieves one fleeting moment of equality at Commencement. Both the young man who learned to...

Author: By Nancy Moran, | Title: How to Become Fabulously Rich: Study Soil Mechanics | 3/17/1965 | See Source »

Smith was in control throughout the tour, permitted his guest from London only a fleeting glimpse of black nationalist spokesmen who oppose white rule. He was allowed three hours with restricted Nationalist Leader Joshua Nkomo in eastern Rhodesia's steaming Hippo Valley, two hours with another delegation in the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Rhodesia: Independence at 5 O'Clock? | 3/12/1965 | See Source »

In an article he once wrote on the art of loafing, Humorist Nathaniel Benchley (Robert's son) recommended: "Do nothing, but appear busy." His latest novel heeds that advice. Assorted human beings and ghosts scurry frantically about a haunted house in New England. One ghostly incident is followed by...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Also Current: Feb. 26, 1965 | 2/26/1965 | See Source »

Goldwater, of course, was doing his bit for party unity; he even implored New Yorkers to vote for Incumbent Senator Kenneth Keating, notwithstanding the fact that Republican Keating has so far not returned the compliment. Barry's fleeting sojourn in New York, in fact, pointed up his effort of...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: Images & Oratory | 10/2/1964 | See Source »

There were fleeting moments on a higher plane. Operatic Soprano Anna Moffo, aglitter in gold, thrilled with a selection from La Traviata. Folk Singer Joan Baez, musically effective if a bit maudlin, dedicated All My Trials and its plea, "Hush, little baby, don't you cry," to Jacqueline Kennedy...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Presidency: The Roller Coaster | 6/5/1964 | See Source »

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