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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...able man's career. For example, Philip K. Jessup was never accused (much less proved) by the Senate of being subversive. But he was rejected for the post of UN delegate because "the concerted . . . attacks made on him" led the Senate to believe that "there is a considerable segment of our people who lack confidence...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: State House: I | 10/26/1951 | See Source »

Although they have not united systematically, all the independents consistently bang away at the CCA and Plan E because it functions by proportional representation. Some independents have suggested that PR is "communistic" and "lottery-like." But the CCA has a powerful counter argument, at least with the Irish segment of the electorate, by pointing out that Ireland uses proportional representation...

Author: By Philip M. Cronin, | Title: Cambridge Reform Battle Undergoes...Critical Election | 10/25/1951 | See Source »

Gillette's explanation, in his released statement, has that old, inscrutable look. Because of "the concerted campaign of unfair and unprincipled attacks made on him," it says, there is reason to believe "...there is a considerable segment of our people who lack confidence in Dr. Jessup...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Eril Eye: I | 10/24/1951 | See Source »

...matter how foolish the attempt to maintain the status quo may be, I would like to prolong that segment of it known as Harvard University as long as possible in its independent position. No matter how dearly beloved the old College football team (rah, rah) may be to the hearts of alumni, if that group is unable to support its emotional indulgences, students currently enrolled should not be expected to pay for them. The H.A.A. should be severely curtailed in its operation. Harvard should follow the University of Chicago's approximate twenty year lead and abolish football which...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Save What's Left | 10/2/1951 | See Source »

Actually, the only major segment of the economy where higher prices seemed imminent was in automobiles. Both Ford and Chrysler asked Di Salle's OPS for price boosts (an average of 9½%) under the new law, and Di Salle readily agreed that they were entitled to them because of higher costs. Giant G.M. and such independents as Hudson, Nash and Studebaker had not yet made up their minds. But there is still a tremendous buying power in the land that could quickly drive prices up: employment in July soared to an alltime record of 62,526,000. Last...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business & Finance: Uneasy Balance | 8/13/1951 | See Source »

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