Word: vacant
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...believe, Giant's rendition is not entirely unjustified. Similarly its typical characters run according to the authentic mold--Texan males are much like Bick Benedict (Rock Hudson, strong and strongly ruled by Hoyle; their women, as in the movie, are in at least a 5-1 ratio of the vacant-minded to the thinking. The people do herd and smile and "honey-chile," even though not as obviously as in Giant. But after all, these characteristics can be found elsewhere in America. If the scenery is less barren in Ohio, the people are essentially the same...
Spring was on the march in Uruguay, rainbowing roadsides and vacant lots with vivid wild flowers. Cafe owners set out sidewalk tables. At coastal resort hotels, workmen began taking down shutters and painting woodwork in preparation for summer throngs, perennial in a leisure-minded, seashore-loving country that celebrates a national holiday (Dec. 8) called the Day of the Beaches...
...President in choosing Brennan as a recess appointment in an election year seems to be assuming his own victory in November. He could have--and should have--left the seat vacant, for the winner of the election to fill at his discretion. Should Mr. Stevenson win, he will inherit an awkward problem from Mr. Eisenhower...
Cella comes from a district in Medford which is largely Italian and Irish and traditionally votes Democratic. Since there are three vacant assembly seats in Medford and only three Democrats among the seven candidates, Cella's chances look good...
...weakest positions last year are again sore spots this season. Without much in experience at ends, Jordan brought former quarterback Phil Haughey in to play the position left vacant. In pre-season practice, Haughey has been very encouragaing to the coaching staff, but he is known to be fragile, and an injury would really hurt the Crimson. Tom Hooper will play the other...