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...reminded his audience of the Germany of a distant past, of an age of faith, then brought his listeners up sharp with an accusing question: "Yes, we built cathedrals and churches . . . but what did you make of our churches? Barracks, stables, bordellos and nightclubs! Did it make you happier? We poured bells which reminded men daily of the good Lord . . . You made bombs out of them...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Jesuit Crusader | 6/22/1953 | See Source »

...villagers watched the holidaying couple good-humoredly, especially after the prince donated ?100 to help build a new school. Said one: "He didn't give a cent when he had Rita up here. It's a sign-you would know to look at him that he is happier with this...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Hemisphere: The Hemisphere, may 25, 1953 | 5/25/1953 | See Source »

Matta best explains himself with paint on canvas, and it is obvious that what he has to say in his new show is richer and happier than previously. His ceiling-high canvas opposite displays a peacock softness and brilliance of color and a range of textures from cactus to satin. It creates the illusion of deep space, and hums with delicate, darting figures...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Art: Mysteries of the Morning | 5/4/1953 | See Source »

...fair for the University to admit them? Were they informed of the nature of the club system? . . . In other words, is the University . . . admitting some men who would definitely be happier at another university? . . . It would seem advisable," concluded the Princetonian, "to create more Alumni screening committees in the metropolitan area, where so many of this year's 100% problems came from...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: A Matter of Background | 3/23/1953 | See Source »

...barrelhouse" and blue, i.e., robust and fresh, with an undercurrent of seductiveness. It can spin out a slow tune with almost cello-like evenness, or take on a raucous bite in a fast rhythm. In a melancholy mood, it has a cinnamon flavor that tends to remind fans of happier days gone by-or soon to come. Moreover, thanks to the malocclusion of the Clooney jaw, her voice carries just a hint of a lisp. A word like "kiss" comes out a bit like "kish," and "caress" like "caresh." Like Bing Crosby, who attributed some of the distinctiveness...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: Girl in the Groove | 2/23/1953 | See Source »

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