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Bill begin to give up his delusions. But even after he admitted that his fellow patients might not all be Communist spies, he still insisted that the world outside was full of them, all threatening him personally. This delayed his visiting out. The psychiatrist also had to work with Bill...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Medicine: Hospital on the River | 9/14/1953 | See Source »

Those of the conservative element feel the advisory group is far too wishy-washy; as is implied in three bills still pending in the Massachusetts House, they want censorship with a punch to it.

Author: By David W. Cudhea and Ronald P. Kriss, S | Title: 'Banned in Boston'--Everything Quiet? | 12/5/1952 | See Source »

Dusting off some old notes before generals. I came across an almost verbatim episode of a radio series I followed each Wednesday night last summer. "He Walks Alone," the adventures of Bob Barkeley, was one of thase rare programs (less rare these days, I understand) that is not afraid to...

Author: By Daniel Ellsberg, | Title: All-American Spy | 5/31/1952 | See Source »

Attacking the H. L. U., which favors the union but plans to take no further action, Roberts said "I don't go along with this wishy-washy liberalism. You're either pro-labor or you're not."

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: ILGWU Chief Assaults HLU For Neutrality in Bra Strike | 4/30/1951 | See Source »

The end is pat, as the whole play is perhaps too prettily made. Psychologically. The Green Bay Tree doesn't always hold water; but that is not terribly vital, since it was meant to be filled with Pernod. Playwright Shairp clearly sought to develop an unnatural situation as much...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theater: Old Play in Manhattan, Feb. 12, 1951 | 2/12/1951 | See Source »

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