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They gave Gronouski a tumultuous, spur-of-the-moment reception. "Our hearts are with you!" shouted a woman. "We wish you fruitful work!" cried another voice from the crowd. As a class of grade-school children swarmed around him, the gathering sang chorus after chorus of Sto Lat (100 Years...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Poland: Welcome, Unrehearsed | 12/10/1965 | See Source »

Sir: I was born in Shanghai of missionary parents. As a boy I became interested in heaven as depicted in Revelations. I saw nothing jolly in harping and singing praises forever and ever. But I knew God as my friend and was sure He would provide something better and funnier...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Nov. 26, 1965 | 11/26/1965 | See Source »

Outwardly, there is little to distinguish Lady Jackson from any other chic Englishwoman with a disarming smile. She punctuates her conversation with "jolly," "bloody," and an ever-ready laugh, yet speaks in a torrent of determination when the subjects nearest to her are brought up.

Author: By Darcy Pinkerton, | Title: Lady Jackson | 11/19/1965 | See Source »

It is only one of many such works that are currently outclassing the programs they interrupt. Alka-Seltzer, for example, has retired its ubiquitous, jolly salesman Speedy, substituted a diverting view of waistlines-a hula dancer's, a frugger's, a weight lifter's, a pants press...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Television: They're Doing Something Right | 11/12/1965 | See Source »

Though D. N. Aidit, Indonesia's top Red, was still at large, it was becoming increasingly clear that Communism-at least of the Peking variety-was finished in Djakarta, for the moment if not for keeps. At every government gathering, hard-faced army officers monitored the overly jolly goings...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Indonesia: In the Midst of Musharawah | 11/5/1965 | See Source »

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