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...group no matter how large or small, may use the organs of government of which the public schools are the most conspicuous and influential, to foist its religious beliefs on others," he added...
...fashion dragons have declined in puissance somewhat since a decade ago, when Women's Wear Daily, the industry's bitchy bible, failed in its attempt to foist the midi-length skirt on recalcitrant U.S. women. Since then the customers have become even more independent-minded about their costumes, but the journalistic arbiters are still critically important. "The press creates interest," said Aldo Pinto, whose wife, Mariuccia Mandelli, designs the Krizia collection. "When Women's Wear talks repeatedly about a designer, it creates a stir...
Congressmen on the Wing Flying Congressmen around the world [April 23] is a lot cheaper than paying for the programs they foist on us. I suggest we "Keep 'em flyin...
...middle of mediocrity to form their little ensemble. It is a measure of just how careless the raptures of cynicism are that Avildsen tries to pass off an ancient Newark concert hall as Lincoln Center, which it in no way resembles. Of course, if you attempt to foist off a romance as silly as this one, developing it in a totally banal fashion, then you must believe that the public will accept almost anything. Given Rocky's record, this is an understandable belief, but one rather expects Slow Dancing's performance at the box office may shatter...
...month trial, to begin in January, will involve at least 300 patients with advanced cancer that has not responded to other treatment. Each patient will sign a consent form. Says Upton: "We would not foist Laetrile on any unknowing patient." Still to be worked out is whether Laetrile will be given alone or, as some proponents advise, in combination with other metabolic therapies such as high-dose vitamins, minerals and diet changes. Since preparations of the drug are known to vary, NCI will formulate and distribute the Laetrile to be used...