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Roman Catholic Bishop Fulton Sheen sees patriotism as "essentially linked with love of parents, neighbor and of God." Since these relationships, he feels, have deteriorated, so has patriotism. Episcopal Bishop James Pike, who defines patriotism as "loyalty to law and order and support of the positive purposes of the Government that makes possible one's freedom," finds no evidence of decline. He sees only change, toward increased exercise of individual conscience and greater "moral sensitivity...
...better off if I had written more books instead of columns?" Besides, he adds, "I reproach myself more than they do when I think of all the sailing I might have done." The sum total of his activities has nevertheless left its mark. He has certainly given conservatism a sheen of articulateness and thoughtfulness it has not always had. "The average American," says Ohio Congressman John M. Ashbrook, "thinks that conservatives are dour, always griping and clipping coupons. Bill puts down that notion...
...everything from putting out primers on cordials (National Distillers Products Co.) to promoting fashion shows in which the clothes carry I. W. Harper Kentucky Bourbon labels (Schenley Industries Inc.). Currently, $25 million worth of holiday wrapping is being tucked around package goods to give it a glossy, eye-catching sheen for the Christmas trade, which accounts for 15% of all sales. The color combinations of blue, green and lavender and the expensive embossed paper and fabric wrappings are mainly meant to attract feminine eyes...
...panty hose and stocking tights, no matter that they cost more than twice the price of conventional stockings. To last year's white has been added both dark brown and black, either sheer or opaque. As for evening, legs have never been so glittery. Choices range from silver sheen or shiny gold mesh hose that resemble chain mail to the ultimate in sparkle: real diamond-studded stockings that go all the way up to $1,000 a pair...
...tightly knit is the quartet that a leading idea for their next movie is to present them as separate manifestations of a single person. They constitute a four-way plug-in personality, each sparking the circuit in his own way. Paul, outgoing and talkative, spreads a sheen of charm; he is the smoother-over, the explainer, as pleasingly facile at life as he is at composing melodies. George, once the least visible of the group, now focuses his energies on Indian music and philosophy; an occasional contributor to the Beatle songbook, he is the most accomplished instrumentalist...