Word: interestingly
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...into the negotiations that ended in a free Indonesia. Though few Indonesians realize it-and fewer still feel any appreciation-Secretary of State John Foster Dulles was speaking the simple truth when he declared that the Indonesian Republic "came into being in large part as a result of the interest of the United States that a republic should be founded...
...group at all, but split fair in two over the artist's ancient agonizer: whether to save the world by his exertions or by his example. Half, led by Osborne, Movieman Lindsay Anderson, 35, and Drama Critic Ken Tynan, 31, said artists must "take an interest in social environment-and that means politics." The rest, spearheaded by Existentialist Colin (The Outsider) Wilson, 25, insisted that politics is for common people, that salvation must first be found by searching the soul...
...Luigi Albertini in 1925 and enlisted the paper in Mussolini's journalistic claque. The present owners of the conservative Corriere are three aging, textile-millionaire Crespi brothers (Mario, 78, Aldo, 73, Vittorio, 62). The Crespis, who took control of the paper when Albertini left, say that their only interest in Corriere is "to maintain its high traditions." Among the traditions: good pay, short hours, and a respectful attitude toward newsmen* that is unique on Italy's mass-circulation dailies. Says one editor: "We trust our men completely. The byline is sacred...
Away from the chessboard, Bobby barely tolerates the world around him. An indifferent sophomore at Brooklyn's Erasmus Hall High, he professes a certain interest in astronomy, prehistoric animals, hypnotism-"all that sort of stuff"-but admits to no urge toward higher education or any aspiration but more chess. To the annoyance of his sponsors at the Manhattan Chess Club, he has turned up his nose at the club tournament. Now that he is in the big time, Bobby can't be bothered. Winning the U.S. title makes him eligible for the interzonal finals this summer in Yugoslavia...
...Anxious disciples wanted to know whether the marriage (the bride's identity is still secret) would make any difference to the movement. Said Zarur: "Brothers, we will go on being God's workers. Our ideal may even reach inhabitants of other planets." Other planets have shown no interest, but on this one, the Legion is enrolling new members at the rate...