Word: overstayers
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Perhaps Sartre realizes that he cannot overstay his occupation as a writer and when he insists that "I have decided--I say it loud and clear: I have decided--that I have said everything I had to say," it is no less than an affirmation of his freedom...
...Sterling views it, all too many clergymen suffer from similar frustrations. Often, he says, it is the "maddening nothingness of their contemporary ministry" that drives clerics to abandon the pulpit; those who resist such pressures frequently become ineffective victims of "overstay" in their parishes. Compounding their plight, disturbed priests are usually afraid or ashamed to discuss their feelings with their bishops or parishioners...
...determined to keep credit tight come what may. Only a fortnight ago Chairman Martin preached harshly about inevitable declines (TIME, Nov. 18). As it turned out, says Martin, "I talked too long"-meaning he may have laid it on too thick. Now Martin, who is no man to overstay the market, finally agreed with many businessmen that the risks of deflation outweigh the problems of inflation. He wants the U.S. to understand that just as the Federal Reserve carefully-and correctly-set out to pinch the inflationary bubble off the boom, so it also stands ready to ease credit...
...into co-ops did so with their eyes open. They knew that most of those who invested in co-ops in the '20s lost their money when land values slumped. In spite of more limited liability today, they still stand to lose everything they put in if they overstay the market. But they go ahead anyway. The necessities of housing have become more important than the economics...
...were really tired now of bringing back from Sandy Hook those convivial or sentimental pier visitors who "forget" to leave the ship before she pulls out. or who devilishly say. "Let's stay aboard and get off with the pilot." Hereafter, said the pilots, let all those who overstay after "All ashore that's going ashore." be left on board, charged fare to the ship's destination and back, or treated as stowaways...