Word: performed
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Health & Welfare. President Eisenhower reiterated one of his basic principles: "This Administration follows two simple rules: first, the Federal Government should perform an essential task only when it cannot otherwise be adequately performed; and second, in performing that task, our Government must not impair the self-respect, the freedom and incentive of the individual . . . Government can fully meet its obligation without creating a dependent population or a domineering bureaucracy." Turning to those "essential tasks," he again proposed that the Federal Government move to 1) provide additional public-housing units in each of the next two years, 2) strengthen health services...
Storey and fellow committeemen declined to comment on other possible entertainers besides saying that a comedian and probably a vocalist might also perform. Tom Lumbard, publicity chairman, stated that the committee wanted "quality, not crudity," but promised a show that no critic, even a burlesque fan "will be dissatisfied with...
...dinner was announced. It was simple fare, but nourishing: chili and salad served on paper plates by Wellesley girls. There was an atmosphere of merry anticipation all through dinner, because everybody knew that the square dance followed. And not only that, but the Scottish Highland Dancers were going to perform...
...still pack an awful wallop) scattered around the world. The tactical squadrons will bear little resemblance to the one-purpose units of the past. Each will consist of 30 or more bombers, fighter-bombers, airborne tankers, cargo planes and communications aircraft. These will be welded in teams that can perform any tactical mission and can sustain themselves under battle conditions for at least 30 days without additional logistic support...
Former President Conant will definitely be a guest at the University during the second week in February, but contrary to earlier reports will perform no official functions at that time, William Bentinck-Smith said. "He will be staying at the University from Feb. 8 to Feb. 12 and will probably just be seeing old friends...