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...apparently succeeded in duplicating the major flow patterns of the world's oceans. It has not only already confirmed observed patterns, but has shown other patterns which are as yet only beginning to come under observation. Compared with the sophisticated tools of modern physics this instrument seems almost a toy--but it represents a first attempt at an overall attack on an extremely complex problem of current flow...
...else; some (including Premier Joseph Laniel, who has made a career these past seven months of political survival) think of EDC as a dose of unpleasant medicine, to be stalled off as long as possible; some think that French sovereignty and pride outweigh considerations of security; some want to toy with the alternatives, or get more concessions-notably, German concessions on the Saar and U.S.-British guarantees to maintain troops in Continental Europe. Inside Laniel's Cabinet are Gaullists who are solidly against EDC. Most of EDC's support is in the center and moderate left...
...green pieces of paper," protecting his trusting five year old sister from the sinister hunter, he endures hardships as only a child could: "the most dreadful and moving thing of all was the humbling grace with which these small ones accept their lot. They would weep at a broker toy but stand with the courage of a burning saint before the murder of a mother. . . They abide...
...shot down the rails, or stopped by powerful brakes, almost any number of Gs can be brought to bear on the man's body. Last week Colonel Donald D. Flickinger of the Air Research and Development Command told some of the results of playing with this toy. Main conclusion: In the battle of the Gs, the human body is pretty tough...
When he got the sleep out of his eyes, Rodney was soon busy dialing the toy telephone that Santa gave him. He was looking better than ever, for he is filling out nicely and no longer needs a cap or bandage to cover his head. Surgeons have made his head more normal in appearance. Rodney's speech is improving (he soon addressed Santa as "Caus"), and he is expected to be walking soon...