Word: reactionism
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Commenting on the prospects for the Council's proposal, Leland stated that the reaction from the Dean's Office has been "quite favorable," and he is hopeful that this year's fund drive will be the last one for the Council. Dean Watson could not be reached for a statement on the proposal...
Perkins expressed the belief that for the first year, the reaction of the students might be somewhat apathetic, but that their attitude toward the new program would gradually shift...
...expressed hopes for a bright future, and was booed rather severely by the crowd, thus casting some doubt on the good mayor's political future. Lieutenant Governor Robert Murphy spoke, representing his ex'lency the governor, and several other dignitaries made brief appearances. They were received with no reaction whatsoever; the only noise was that of individuals talking to each other...
...more than Vag could believe: not a single reaction to Lanin's music, loud boos for local leaders, pure apathy for two of the country's most popular vocalists. Vag began to feel the pressure of the crowd around him, although the people were not actually pressing physically against him since his snotty remarks during the evening had long since created a you-need-a-man's-deodorant circle around him. Turning around, he saw the seductive portals of the Alamo Bar and Grill. Slowly, as if in a trance, Vag entered, while on the platform, courageous to the last...
...reaction to Golden's confession was overwhelming. Neighbors stopped by to shake hands, telegrams poured in, both phones jangled incessantly. Financier Bernard Baruch, U.N. Mediator Frank Graham and Adlai Stevenson sent their firm support. Poet Carl Sandburg, who wrote the introduction to Golden's book, told a reporter: "This only ties me closer to him." Wired a New York friend: "So what else...