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...which Senators debated Far Eastern problems. Said Welker: "The Senator from Indiana [Republican Homer Capehart] threw out of the broadcasting studio into my arms the Senator from Minnesota [Democrat Hubert Humphrey], a friend of mine. The Senator from New York [Democrat Herbert Lehman] then decided to get into the fray, on the back of the Senator from Indiana. He was, in turn, thrown back into the studio. The late Senator Taft-I never knew he came from the West-bulldogged the Senator from New York, took him around the head and led him out; and soon thereafter, peace and quiet...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE CONGRESS: Elbow Grease | 11/29/1954 | See Source »

Even President Dodds stepped into the fray with several brief speeches. He explained why undergraduate rules were necessary and tried to put Heath into perspective. Coming late in the spring, these talks served to consolidate the issues and dampened some undergraduate excitement...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Psychologist S. Roy Heath Studied Undergraduates, Left Mysteriously | 11/6/1954 | See Source »

...heels of the Farm Bureau charges, a member of the Board of Regents, J. Leroy Welsh, waded into the fray. "Several times I have complained about the writings and speeches of this individual made over the state and have brought this to the attention of the University." Speaking only for himself he said, "I am glad to have a group like these farmers pay attention to this sort of activity and call attention to it. I have no brief for anyone in a tax-supported institution who favors the destruction of the free enterprise system...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Professors Vindicated at Nevada and Nebraska | 9/29/1954 | See Source »

...which fray, one of the chiefs appearently in a Rage shot...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Art: BIG COMICS | 9/6/1954 | See Source »

Playing a sparkling game, Woody Simpson led the varsity in the fray scoring two tries and one conversion, good for eight points. Larry Boies scored another, and Bill Frate added to the Crimson's edge by kicking a three-point field goal...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Varsity Ruggers Top Bermuda Squad, 14-6 | 5/14/1954 | See Source »

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