Word: interestingly
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...same week as these "news items" appeared, Egypt's Gamal Abdel Nasser called in U.S. newsmen to say that he would be willing to meet with President Eisenhower, if Eisenhower took the initiative. "It is to Egypt's interest to have good relations with the U.S.," said Nasser...
...uniqueness of Harvard society produces an unusual type of political organization. Now it may be true that many student politicians are motivated by self-interest, but at least a few work for other ideals than their own self-advancement. At Harvard, however, political clubs too often seem to be mere instruments in the striving for power of the individuals composing them. There is very little work done for the party, most of the energy available is dissipated in seeking offices within the club itself...
Extension courses lead to the degree of Adjunct in Arts, but a survey has shown that over three-fourths of those enrolled did so only because of "general interest." Thirty percent of the students already have either B.A. or S.B. degrees...
...biennial exhibition that opens at São Paulo, Brazil this week contained no less than 5,000 contemporary paintings, and of them perhaps one in ten might interest future ages. Standout shows within the show were a collection of pale and wan but faultless abstractions by Britain's Ben Nicholson, the weightless, rainbow fantasies of France's Marc Chagall, and 30 dim-dusty canvases by Italy's Giorgio Morandi. Nicholson and Chagall were considered stiff contenders for the 300,000-cruzeiro ($3,780) grand prize. After the usual frenzied politicking, the 17 international jurymen settled...
Dividends. For the prospectors who uncovered its wealth, Ambrosia Lake has already started to issue dividends. Lou Lothmann sold out his original interest in the Dysart land to Rio de Oro Uranium Mines, Inc. for $200,000 in stock. Stella Dysart sold part of her share to Rio de Oro for $300,000 in stock, still holds a 12?% royalty interest...