Word: glossing
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...build missiles. He told a Manhattan audience that the U.S. generally stresses capabilities to produce in the early stages of Soviet weapons development and "then, as more hard facts are available, we estimate their probable programing, sometimes referred to as 'intentions.' " Dulles did not attempt to gloss over the possibility that the U.S.S.R. could outnumber the U.S. by 3 to 1 in long-range missiles in 1961-63, even though a few new hard facts of intelligence point toward production plans that would reduce the ratio to 2 to 1. In Washington Democrat Symington snapped: "He completely confirms...
High Spirits! (The Four Lads; Columbia, mono and stereo). One of the nation's best vocal quartets swings with infectiously high spirits through a selection of familiar spirituals-Ring Them Chimin' Bells, Bound for Glory-giving each one a fresh sheen without sticky studio gloss...
Admittedly, Kennedy has not yet spoken out in specific terms on the "increasingly dangerous, unsolved, long-postponed problems" that lie "beneath today's surface gloss of peace and prosperity." But seven years of an Eisenhower Presidency have made the office itself and way it is executed an issue of importance. Kennedy's pledge of a vigorous Presidency is a welcome and promising start for his campaign. If he can continue to discuss the issues on a realistic and intelligent basis, he may be able to keep the 1960 race from the usual level of slogans and petty side issues. Cassandra...