Word: ineptly
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...took the occasion to shoot off a rocket of his own. Charlie Wilson's vanity and arrogance, blasted a quivering Dick Russell, "have been excelled only by his lack of understanding of the genius of American Government. I say it is dangerous to have a man so completely inept and unequipped for this responsible position occupy the office of Secretary of Defense." When Russell sat down, not a Republican rose to defend Wilson. Then, as most Republicans quietly fumed over the Wilson blunder, the Democrats rammed through a slightly shaved $960 million "present" to Dwight Eisenhower...
After a few unfortunate experiences in EIBL play, the varsity nine was very glad to return to Greater Boston League pitching yesterday. It celebrated by trouncing an inept Brandeis team, 9 to 1, as Bob Kessler went all the way for Crimson...
...also the lyrical How Beautiful the Days, with its touch of Bellini-like sweetness, and the quick lilt of Young People (with its liltless follow-up line about the no-longer-young). Only in operatic passages that are datedly lush or flamboyantly melodramatic, or in the winegrower's inept vocalizings to his dead mother, does the generally vintage music turn to ordinary California, indeed even Hollywood, wine...
...Allen's Alley as Titus Moody, Mrs. Nussbaum, Senator Claghorn and Ajax Cassidy; of a heart attack while walking his dog near midnight on Manhattan's West 57th Street. Born in Cambridge, Mass., Allen lurched onto the vaudeville boards at 17 as one of the most inept jugglers in history, became a comic after serving in World War I, starred in Broadway musicals through the '203. His radio career was highlighted by a longtime "feud" with Jack Benny and his life illumined with mordant comment on the American scene. Allen on Hollywood: "California is a wonderful place...
...five percent fare increase demanded by Northeastern railroads is a "stupid and inept move," but will probaby get approval, Charles R. Cherington, professor of Government and former consultant for the New Haven Railroad, declared last night...