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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...this spirit the U.S.'s four-star General Lauris Norstad, Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, read an editorial to his staff one day last week from London's Daily Telegraph. It read: "Each European country has more to gain by augmenting America's retaliatory strength than it has to lose by becoming in the event of war a certain target for Russian assault . . . We must do everything necessary...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE SOFT LINE: Ola Proposals Get a Respectlul New Hearing | 12/23/1957 | See Source »

...somewhat inconceivable to think that this was the same Crimson team that had dominated and won Tuesday's game against the Black Knights. The varsity's attacks were sporadic and often sloppy, its defense allowed the slower St. Lawrence forwards constantly to gain an advantage, and goalie Tab Cleary looked very bad on three of the Larrie's goals...

Author: By James W. B. benkard, | Title: Sharp St. Lawrence Six Tops Crimson Team, 6-4 | 12/20/1957 | See Source »

...varsity squash team will oppose a weak M.I.T. squad this afternoon at Hemenway, and will undoubtedly gain its third win of the season. M.I.T. has rarely ever been able to provide opposition for the varsity past the first singles position. This year is no exception...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Crimson Will Face M.I.T. Squash Team | 12/18/1957 | See Source »

...view of the world conflict and cut foreign aid, hamstring reciprocal trade and emasculate our information program, I can tell you that the billions we spend for missiles and submarines and aircraft will be going right down a rathole. And mark my words, if the Communists gain control of the people and resources of the uncommitted nations of the world, they will hold the whip hand...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE BUDGET: Priority: Defense | 12/16/1957 | See Source »

Dave Skeels continued where he left off last season, as he scored the lone pin of the match in the 130-pound class. Although he held a distinct advantage over opponent John Mehl, he was unable to gain a fall until the first minute of the second period...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Wrestlers Win; Basketball, Swimming Today | 12/14/1957 | See Source »

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