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...Double a Democrat." Strife within Kansas Republican ranks, boiling long before the hospital fuss, spilled over. Governor Edward F. Arn, a member of the G.O.P. faction that includes Roberts and U.S. Senator Frank Carlson, testified that he found nothing wrong with the transaction. He said that Reporter McCoy "stirred up and distorted the whole thing" because of a grudge against Roberts. Three other witnesses said they had heard McCoy say he was going to "get" Roberts...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: REPUBLICANS: Storm in Kansas | 3/30/1953 | See Source »

...showcase of British Socialism, perhaps the biggest trophy is the nationalization of steel. Winston Churchill's Tory government came to power pledged to denationalize the industry. Last week, with surprisingly little fuss considering all the hours of campaign oratory once devoted to the subject, the House of Commons voted 304 to 271 to return the steel companies to private ownership. The significance of the step was more in the attitude than the act. The Tories hope to restore what Winston Churchill's Supply Minister (and son-in-law) Duncan Sandys calls "the invaluable stimulus and driving force...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: Return to Private Enterprise | 3/30/1953 | See Source »

...Hudson's 300 delivery trucks will come and take the merchandise back. Hudson's has been known to credit merchandise bought ten years before and never used. Last year, Hudson's actually sold more than $175 million in goods; with no fuss, it took back $25 million worth...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: RETAIL TRADE: Store into Institution | 3/23/1953 | See Source »

...Fuse, No Fuss. A circuit breaker that replaces electric fuses in homes and can't burn out was put on sale by Mechanical Products, Inc. of Jackson, Mich. Called Mini-Breaker, it cuts off current whenever there is an overload or short circuit, needs only a push of a button to restore service. Price: $1.50, or four...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: GOODS & SERVICES: New Ideas, Mar. 16, 1953 | 3/16/1953 | See Source »

...that fuss in Britain, said Tito, if more than 50% of Britons do not want him, he will not come, no matter how much he wants to improve relations...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: YUGOSLAVIA: The Guest of Dishonor | 12/29/1952 | See Source »

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