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Name-Dropper. In Milwaukee, forced by the election commission to run for alderman under his full name. Roderick Peter Lanser started proceedings to have his name legally changed to Rod, explained in circuit court that Roderick sounded too fancy, wealthy and effeminate for the voters in his ward...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Miscellany, Feb. 20, 1956 | 2/20/1956 | See Source »

Joel Landau, who is considered one of the most talented freshmen track stars in years, will have tough competition in the 50-yard dash, as he is running against Rod Richards, winner of the Pan-American Games last year, and Art Pollard, Penn State...

Author: By William C. Sigal, | Title: Cohen and Dillard to Meet in BAA; Two-Mile Relay Team Seeks Mark | 1/27/1956 | See Source »

When Governor Sir John Harding declared a state of emergency in Cyprus last month, he decreed jail sentences for demonstrating, death for carrying firearms and "up to twelve strokes with cane, birch or rod" for rioting by school: boys. But still the agitation for enosis (union) with Greece continued. Last week four British Tommies were shot down by Sten gunfire from a passing car; a grenade tossed into an army truck killed its driver...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CYPRUS: With Rod & Gun | 12/19/1955 | See Source »

...Crimson sextet could gain the edge, however, if Providence's strong first line is again broken up because Rod German, its high-scoring center, has a thigh injury...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Sextet to Meet Providence In 'Tossup' Game at Garden | 12/13/1955 | See Source »

Best Dramatic Show: Rod Serling's Patterns...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Radio & Television: Plaudits | 12/12/1955 | See Source »

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