Word: shapes
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...atomic age, the pushbutton big wars as well as the brushfire small wars must be fought with forces-in-being, cutting sharply the utility of the civilian reserves that were so effective in World War II and Korea. Active reserves of all three services are in better shape than they have been for generations; e.g., most of the Navy's 135,000 active reservists are organized in much-needed anti-submarine warfare units, but hundreds of thousands of dollars are wasted in keeping books on thousands of inactive reservists whose future use to the nation is highly doubtful...
...moral struggles that beset the hero of the book. Then, too, the story sometimes lags-not, oddly enough, because it is too long but because it is too short. For the final script, M-G-M eliminated an entire subplot that gives the middle of the story its shape and suspense. But the religious theme is handled with rare restraint and good taste. The face of Christ is never fully revealed. The Sermon on the Mount, The Trial. The Ascent of Calvary and The Crucifixion are pictured, without breathless reverence, in a matter-of-fact manner, as contemporary political events...
Depending mostly on sophomores who are making the climb from last year's superb freshman team, Weiland reveled in his wealth of depth and talent. After a month's practice the team is in excellent shape, the only exception being left wing Tony Nicholas, out with a twisted knee...
...outsider, the Office of Sports Information is pretty much a press service," Pittenger says, but to him his job has a far greater significance. He feels that his work does much to shape the public image of Harvard; "everything we do is part of Harvard, and has to reflect its dignity and excellence...
...halfback line of Marsh McCall, Bill Rapp, and Charlie Steele should win the battle of the middle of the field. Fullback Lanny Keyes, in good shape for the first time in weeks, will start at fullback, along with the immensely improved Tim Morgan. Tom Bagnoll, broken hand and all, is ready to continue his inspirational performance in the nets...