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...press conference a fortnight ago, President Eisenhower was closely questioned by reporters on a vital subject: Is the U.S. military establishment strong enough? The President sought to strike a note of caution-and balance-in his replies. Any appraisal of our military strength, he said, must take into account all its elements. And, said the President, with an emphasis that was noteworthy in any Army man, let us not overlook the Navy. "No one," he said, "has talked about that...
Added to Lyndon Johnson's clean sweep in Texas last fortnight (TIME, May 14), Collins' primary victory suggested a new fact for the rest of the South and the U.S.: the tone of moderation, drowned out of late in Deep-South Alabama and Georgia, still has its charms in the prospering Southern periphery...
...young artist a one-man show is the best way to become known. But this comes at a price: up to $500 for a fortnight's rent on the Left Bank, $750 or more on the right. In addition, the artist must usually crank out his own publicity, pay a critic (in cash or paintings) to write a catalogue preface, try to talk an aperitif manufacturer into serving free drinks. Even then the gallery pockets 20% to 33% of the sales...
...better home. These people know what was wrong with the old one." In these words, Chicago Builder George Goldman summed up a growing problem for housebuilders. More and more home buyers are finding things wrong with the general run of houses on the market, demanding better value. In Washington fortnight ago, 103 specially chosen U.S. women were invited by the Housing and Home Finance Agency to list some of the wrongs...
...entered. Enzo Ferrari's speedsters have racked up more road and track victories than any other cars in the world. Last year Ferraris thundered first across the finish line in 93 races. This year they have won Grand Prix trophies from Buenos Aires to Sebring, Fla. Last fortnight for the first time, Ferraris captured the first five places in the trick)7, curve-filled Mille Miglia, which even for Italian drivers is the world's toughest open-road race...