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Word: receivee (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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In a poll taken by Historian Arthur Schlesinger Sr. in 1962, 75 prominent "students of American history" were asked to rate the Presidents. Eisenhower received a low "average" rating, ranking 22nd among the first 34, just above Andrew Johnson. Today he would probably receive a higher mark. The staff system...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: EISENHOWER: SOLDIER OF PEACE | 4/4/1969 | See Source »

After nearly two years, Nigerians and rebellious Biafrans are close to stalemate. Nigerian troops are liberally supplied by both the British and the Russians with jet planes, mortars, armored cars and guns; but up to now they have often used the equipment like dilettantes. The outgunned, outmanned Biafrans have retreated...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nigeria: Twin Stalemates | 4/4/1969 | See Source »

Ray's original plea of guilty means that his sole recourse to obtain a new trial is through a writ of habeas corpus. He told the judge that he would soon be filing such a petition. "I understand this man's a pretty fair jailhouse lawyer," Battle noted...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Ray Case: Request for a Reprise | 3/28/1969 | See Source »

Not everybody bothers to examine the watermark on letters they receive. But Chelsea House's Dr. Fred Israel is the curious type, and this was a special letter-from U.S. Ambassador to South Viet Nam Ellsworth Bunker, who was writing on embassy stationery to order a copy of the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Mar. 28, 1969 | 3/28/1969 | See Source »

The golf team has a good chance of repeating last year's performance since they have all but one of their lettermen returning. The veterans, however, will receive stiff competition from some promising sophomores from last season's Yarling team. "There are 9 of 10 players vying for the top...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Golfers Expect Good Years With Six Returning Stars | 3/27/1969 | See Source »

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