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Dates: during 1950-1959
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I want you to know that James's hearing aid is a myth born of my imagination. He hears perfectly well but is too smart to let on.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Apr. 13, 1959 | 4/13/1959 | See Source »

"I should start by questioning the dogma one often hears that all the youth, irrespective of academic ability and interest, should complete grade twelve," Conant suggested. "Above all, the relation of education to employment of youth 16 and over must constantly be kept in mind."

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Conant Cites 'Revolution' In Education | 3/12/1959 | See Source »

Hooked with the Measles. Calling the tune as he hears it, Columnist Gleason has earned such a reputation among San Francisco jazz addicts that his column of praise made a hit out of Louie Armstrong's earthy recording of Mack the Knife after it had been all but ignored...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Press: The Cool Square | 3/9/1959 | See Source »

Duveen, a history of the British house of art dealers, is considered one of Behrman's finest journalistic accomplishments. The Duveens, however, are not among its admirers. Lady Duveen--whom he has never met--spits, Behrman says, whenever she hears his name. "Of course," he adds, "she may have a...

Author: By Peter J. Rothenberg, | Title: Anecdotal Playwright | 3/6/1959 | See Source »

Charles W. Medick, one of the nation's top table-tennis referees, smiles tolerantly when he hears the cry familiar to his trade: "Whatsa matter, you got no eyes?" Medick is blind, from an accident in infancy. But Medick, a 36-year-old Los Angeles X-ray darkroom technician...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Ear on the Ball | 2/2/1959 | See Source »

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