Word: intellect
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...although he did not doubt that the U.S. would meet the challenges of missiles and satellites, he thought that the real solution lay in "a true revival of learning . . . We should reform our basic ideas about elementary and secondary education. We must emphasize the rigorous training of the intellect rather than the gentle cultivation of the personality, which has been so popular in recent years . . . Courses in life adjustment and coed cooking will...
...Gray Board decision left a bad taste in the mouths of many scientists who at the time considered working for the government. When professional competence, unchallenged loyalty, and a vigorous and uncompromising intellect become irrelevant in assessing a scientist's right to work for the government, valuable talent will be scarce...
...tobacco. The anarchist, a big, burly fellow, was against such a lawful process as electing authority. To show his contempt for law and order, he proposed that insignificant little Pinya be elected. They elected Pinya. Things went well, and they decided to escape. The Social Democrat had a good intellect; he made the plan to tunnel. The brawny anarchist did the digging. But they realized that the man to go first through the tunnel would be shot at by the guard. They all turned to the big, brave anarchist, but he was afraid to go. Suddenly, poor little Pinya drew...
...Three of these disks for various combinations of woodwinds have an outdoor note that adds a tart delight to indoor listening. They are cleanly played, gay, youthful craft pieces composed for special occasions. The music bounces and jumps, always with 18th century dignity, puts no strain on the intellect. The other two disks are scored for strings and have a bit more body and substance...
...here we have our Sputnik No secret: the newborn planet Is modest about its size, But this symbol of intellect and light Is made by us, and not by the God Of the Old Testament...