Word: fullers
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...have perhaps still farther to go, and to some the pull of the past is still stronger than the push into the future. But the doffing of the veil is more than a simple feminine gesture. It signalizes, and is almost necessary to, Islam's emergence into the fuller economic life of the 20th century. "That old life," says Lebanon's Dr. Saniyya Habbub, "was without responsibilities. Women had no liberties. Liberty entails responsibility. But it is its own compensation...
...Give us the right atmosphere, and we will sow towns and cities in place of theories, and place enterprise and production above politics. We will show you how to achieve in peace a much fuller independence than it is possible to win on the battlefield or across the negotiating table. Without sacrificing the rich spiritual qualities of your ancient traditions, let us show you how to build a better material life. We will carry forward this historical revolution in the way that people everywhere most long for−the way of better living standards of individual liberty and justice...
...BLAIR FULLER...
...once-in-three-years show of industrial arts, dating back to 1907. This year 23 countries are participating, and a total turnout of 300,000 visitors is expected. There is plenty to see: Japanese porcelain. Scandinavian furniture, a geodesic dome designed by the U.S.'s R. Buckminster Fuller. But the show's foremost attraction by far, is a one-man pavilion celebrating the effervescent genius of Milan's own Gio Ponti...
...After twelve-year-old Carol Francis won two races at London's St. James Ladies' Swimming Club, Proud Papa Fred Francis gave her a pound note ($2.80). Promptly, Club Secretary Florence Fuller ruled the gift made Carol a pro, last week barred her from the pool, primly wrote home that gifts of clothes and candy might further harm Carol's standing. Cried the father: "It's farcical-I've been giving Carol food and clothes for twelve years!" But after a chat with Regional Swimming Official Harry Gibbons, Rigid-Ruler Florence relented, ruled that Carol...