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...whistling is an art, "not a parlor trick." Pat was a conscientious student. Says Mrs. Kennedy: she "could have had a real career in whistling if she'd kept on. She did beautiful bird work; her chirps were sure and fine. She was especially good on the meadow lark...
Several out-of-state M.I.T. students also found yesterday morning that their cars had been removed by police overnight. Police Lieutenant Lark Cunningham said last night that some patrolmen had found old parking tags torn up in the street, which prompted the "clean-up" campaign. Policemen in a squad car in the Harvard Square district also reportedly told one student last night that they "were going to tow away several automobiles...
Salami for Chocolate. The Czech returnees, still glowing from their unexpected lark, had started their trip back in high holiday mood. They were given a royal send-off by G.I.s, who loaded them with chocolate bars and good wishes. They were careful to bite each bar in the hope that Czech customs men would find the candy less appetizing that way. On the other side of the border, Communist officials and newsmen were lined up to greet them. "You must be so happy to be back again," they exclaimed, "after the terrible way the Americans treated you." "Yes," said some...
...somewhat inane to complain of Iron Curtain restrictions when we laughingly violate them in a way which can only make them more strict? To be sure, it was a good lark: but Americans, even Harvardians, are going to have to learn that they cannot be Men of Distinction and Lone Rangers at the same time. Staughton Lynd...
...somewhat inane to complain of Iron Curtain restrictions when we laughingly violate them in a way which can only make them more strict? To be sure, it was a good lark: but Americans, even Harvardians, are going to have to learn that they cannot be Men of Distinction and Lone Rangers at the same time. Staughton Lynd...