Word: nevertheless
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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During a Feininger exhibition at the Curt Valentine Gallery some years ago, a painter remarked that there was really no canvas in the show he would like to take home despite his superlative opinion of the exhibit. He went on to say that, nevertheless, this was the best show on Fifty-Seventh Street and not one easily forgotten. The comment is indicative despite its derogatory aspect. A painter can usually, or should ideally, be able to project his knowledge and instinct beyond his taste, the last mentioned being surface matter in the business of criticism. It was this gentleman...
...aggression wherever it breaks out. "These offshore islands do not constitute the ideal defensive position," the Secretary admitted dryly, but neither does West Berlin. "Berlin is militarily indefensible. It is a small island of freedom totally surrounded by Soviet power. But we do not abandon it on that account. Nevertheless, the U.S. and its allies have risked war and stand committed today to risk war rather than surrender Berlin...
...down in Beirut streets. Premier Karami helped cool things off by announcing that "our chief responsibility is to bind up the wounds and wash the traces of blood from the face of Lebanon." At heart an Arab nationalist ("I consider Nasser a superman," he said recently), Karami is nevertheless on record as opposing merger with the United Arab Republic...
Most popular theme turned up by the poll was survival. Second was security. In third place came sex. Nevertheless, Wald has dictated a 95-page outline for Grace Metalious, from which she promises to produce a sequel to Peyton Place. Maybe only Grace will think the result a masterpiece, but if Jerry Wald likes it, it will make a movie-and money...
Water is the theme of the landscaping. Inside the pavilions as well as outside--there are artificial pools, fountains, and waterfalls. Nevertheless, it is virtually impossible to find a drinking fountain...