Word: plain
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Wherever jet planes crisscross the skies, the U.S. is acknowledged to be strong. Wherever dollars go, it is acknowledged to be rich. No lucky by-blows of fortune, this strength and wealth are products of a national character. In recent decades, the national character has not been so plain as its products. That is why the U.S., more than it is understood, is feared for its strength and courted for its money...
Bacigalupo, a commuter from 50 Lida Road, Jamaica Plain, was declared by Associate Medical Examiner George W. Curtis to have committed "suicide while temporarily deranged...
...student, a biology major, was found in his room unconscious Tuesday by his father. A once-fired revolver lay next to him. An ambulance from the Jamaica Plain station rushed him to the hospital, where doctors made a vain effort to save his life. Bacigalupo died...
Joseph E. Bacigalupo '55 of 50 Lila Road, Jamaica Plain, was discovered unconscious in his room late last night by his father. A once-fired revolver lay beside...
...Greek Orthodox priest and elders of the Turkish town of Lycovrissi found it easy, a year ahead of time, to fill most of the parts in their Passion play. A coarse-faced wife-beater was picked to play Judas. The role of Mary Magdalen fell to the village prostitute. Plain men of good will were chosen for the Apostles, and it was finally agreed that a fresh-faced young peasant named Manolios was best fitted to play the part of Christ...