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School First. As basketball players go, the Big O is no loose-jointed skyscraper. Solidly built at 6 ft. 5 in., 199 Ibs., he depends on lightning reflexes and graceful coordination rather than treetop height. Oscar makes all the shots from anywhere on the floor with devastating proficiency. Last year...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: The Big O | 12/15/1958 | See Source »

Nemerov's formula is simple, although somewhat personal: "I never go to bed with less than six art books. I sleep like a top. I get up and see my florist; then I might paint florals until noon. I love color. Without color the world is too drab. Therefore...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Art: The Desk Set | 11/24/1958 | See Source »

The Square is living modern. With nearby Quincy a geometrical tombstone to Georgian elegance, Cronin's due to explode into a seven-story hygenic skyscraper, and the Harvard Trust new-faced with fresh brick and steel, the Square sloughs off its gingerbread and tries to make "form fit function."

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: On the Shelf | 11/21/1958 | See Source »

Cleaning Up. Republic has lent $1 billion to finance oil drilling, more than any Southwest bank. Florence was a chief mover in bringing Temco Aircraft to Dallas, which in turn helped persuade Chance-Vought to come. He also helped organize Lone Star Steel Co., biggest in Texas. Partly to persuade...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: BANKING: Winner & Champion | 11/10/1958 | See Source »

¶ Adler & Sullivan's Carson Pirie Scott department store (1899-1904), at State and Madison Streets in Chicago-Louis Sullivan's dramatic step forward in the development of the skyscraper.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Art: The Seven Wonders | 9/29/1958 | See Source »

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