Word: superiority
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...best qualitative yardstick so far available was the Korean War. Initially we were rudely surprised by the Soviet MIG-15, which, at altitudes above 28,000 to 30,000 feet, had flying characteristics superior to our aircraft. But, like the Jap Zero of World War II, it was not a better fighting machine. The "kill" statistics, even if liberally discounted, were overwhelming in our favor. Greater pilot skill accounted for much of this but not all of it. We have other yardsticks. We,know, as General Alfred M. Gruenther, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, has stated, that...
...young and prosperous Los Angeles lawyer, he campaigned vigorously for Frank Merriam, a colorless, conservative long shot in the G.O.P. gubernatorial sweepstakes. In a stroke of fate, Merriam's opponent, the favored "Sunny" Jim Rolph, died. When Merriam became governor, Knight was paid off with an appointment as Superior Court judge in Los Angeles. "I asked for the job," Goodie admits frankly. "Nobody ever gave me a job in my life. Any man who wants a political job gets it because he asked for it." The governor is not content with merely asking politely; he seeks what he wants...
However, the Crimson is still plagued with a tendency to grow sloppy in its play. Yesterday in a scrimmage, the freshmen were able to hold the obviously superior varsity to a one point lead at the end of five quarters. The unofficial tally stood...
Through studies and experimental programs, the Fund has sought to clarify the function of various parts of our educational system. In 1952 Andover, Exeter, Lawrenceville, Harvard, Yale, and Princeton joined in a study which recommended a special integrated curriculum to enable superior students to accelerate their educations. Fifty schools and colleges have joined in programs to bring about a more flexible progression from high school to college, involving advanced courses in high school and advanced standing programs in colleges. With the support of the Fund, twelve colleges have waived their normal entrance requirements and accepted gifted students who have...
Richard Kluckhohn, accused of shooting a woman shopper in Raleigh, N.C., last Friday, yesterday was ordered held without bond for trial in the Superior Court...