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Word: pledgees (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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These were the arguments of the anti-Martin voters, men who believed that the need for fresh, vigorous leadership outweighed their personal regard for genial old Joe Martin. The question then became, who should take Martin's place. This was a thorny issue, for the ranks of the insurgents were...

Author: By Kenneth Auchincloss, | Title: The Fall of Joe Martin | 1/9/1959 | See Source »

The President, like many another U.S. citizen, crowded his days last week with pleasant holiday duties, deep attention to annual ritual and as much time as he could get with his kinfolk. For the 7,500 people gathered near the south White House lawn to watch the Christmas tree lighting...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PRESIDENCY: Crowded Holidays | 1/5/1959 | See Source »

National Science Foundation grants, under federal auspices, have long required all applicants to submit a signed pledge of loyalty to be eligible for consideration, Jabez C. Street, professor of Physics, noted yesterday, and added that previous federal gifts usually were offered with the same stipulation.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Teachers See Loyalty Oath Out of Place | 12/18/1958 | See Source »

Harris doubted that the University would "pass up the chance to gain $250,000 in loan money through the new program." He pointed out, however, that there were "protests about the loyalty pledge rising from quite a number of college faculties."

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Teachers See Loyalty Oath Out of Place | 12/18/1958 | See Source »

The recognition Russia hopes to win for its East German puppets is something they have in 13 years been unable to win for themselves; they dare not risk a free vote. In a decade, 3,000,000 of East Germany's subjects have fled into West Berlin, including in...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: COLD WAR: Time for Strong Nerves | 12/1/1958 | See Source »

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