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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...unnecessarily inconsiderate to those who didn't or couldn't escape. For the intrepid student who was bogged down in overdue papers during the holiday, or the threadbare midwesterner who could not get home, Lamont was a library without books. The inarticulate and the spare of physique, not to mention those who enjoy food, were decidedly the losers after the lunch-hour battle at Desk One's bargain basement on Friday...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Bargain Basement | 4/10/1956 | See Source »

...enjoyed your March 19 article referring to Doug McKay's entrance into the Oregon Republican primary for United States Sena tor. Unfortunately, you failed to mention that McKay is not the only candidate in the field. Former State Senator Phil Hitchcock has powerful popular support in Oregon, and both TIME and Doug may be surprised when the primary votes are counted. A growing number of Oregon Republicans feel that Phil Hitchcock is the man that can beat Wayne Morse, and of course that is our primary objective...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Apr. 9, 1956 | 4/9/1956 | See Source »

...that the popular euphemism for rich prostitutes of the time was "pretty horse-breakers." One, Lizzie Howard, became the mistress of Napoleon III, and a French countess, and died a rich woman. Cora Pearl (born Crouch and no kin to Author Pearl), one of the few prostitutes to win mention in the Dictionary of National Biography, also made good in Paris. The book's title is provided by Catherine...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Improper Victorians | 4/9/1956 | See Source »

...mention of financial difficulties was made at any time," he stated. "We could have met any figure they decided they were worth," he added...

Author: By Adam Clymer, | Title: Glee Club Performance In Florida Is Cancelled | 3/30/1956 | See Source »

Carousel still turns about colorfully on a big, big screen. Although not as good as the show, the movie contains much of the original flavor, not to mention new choreography and the beautiful scenery of Boothbay Harbor. Playing at the Keith Memorial...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: WEEKEND EVENTS | 3/24/1956 | See Source »

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