Word: problems
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...Afterglow. The problem, in Schlesinger's view, involves more than the Civil War alone. It "raises basic questions about the whole modern view of history ... I cannot escape the feeling that the vogue of revisionism is connected with the modern tendency to seek in optimistic sentimentalism an escape from the severe demands of moral decision...
...Ellsworth and Artist Wayne Boring will marry him off to his longtime sweetheart, Lois Lane. In the normal course of time ("even Superman can't hurry some things") Lois will present him with a Superbaby. The new challenge: "Can Superman cope with modern man's most intimate problem-namely, marriage...
Austria's problem today is primarily economic. After seven years of partnership with Hitler when its production was unnaturally linked with Germany, Austria finds her old trade links with Eastern Europe broken and without prospects of immediate resumption. This dilemma is presently glossed over by American aid notably food. Apparently nonconcurred that the dilemma still exists the Austrians have done little planning for the day when American aid stops...
...another thing, the moose proved itself emotionally unable to cope with the problem of turning a corner. It would travel at high speeds in a straight line, but when faced with a left or right turn, would come to a complete halt and hang its head, confused and hurt. Whereupon the driver was forced to alight from the sulky and physically push the moose until it was once again aimed in the correct direction and high speed travel could proceed. The coming of winter matorially affected neither the animal's speed nor his inability to turn corners...
After the conviction of the 11 Communist leaders last week, two problems linger on to bother those who wish to maintain justice while preventing subversion. One is a legislative problem, the other a question of specific procedures used by courts and loyalty boards...