Word: wiseness
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...week's end, most politicos in Washington were convinced that Stevenson can be counted out for 1952. While there will still be talk about a draft, the politically wise know that a nominee is rarely drafted unless he is willing to sign the induction order himself...
...other characters are just background. Kim Hunter as Sam's divorced wife does bring a new and welcome interpretation to a hackneyed role. But Ethel Barrymore as the old lady who fights to keep the paper from falling under the financial axe is the same kind, old, quiet, wise, power-behind-the-power as she was in her last dozen pictures. Hollywood has no one else who fits the same description. Members of the paper's staff were meticulously drawn to fit a pattern that directors have carefully designed over the years...
These are just a few of the issues President Conant has raised. On an idealistic level, we endorse his idea of a strong public school system, for it is only through an effective educational system available to all that a democracy can last. President Conant is wise in taking an unequivocal stand on this issue. But at the same time we feel that he has stated his case inadequately and perhaps so idealistically that it becomes naive. President Conant should not be afraid to explain further his concepts, and in so doing, to grapple more fully with the paramount issues...
Minor Sport H--Dwight P. Black, Wellesley; Duncan N. Dickson, New Hartford, N. Y.; Harrison Gardner, Jr., Wenham; John H. Hart, New York City; Henry C. Horner, Worcester; John G. Houser, Mentor, Ohio; James A. Lawson, Foxboro; George G. Wilson, Cambridge; Timothy J. W. Wise, Yonkers, N. Y.; Francis B. Weille, Manager, Brookline...
...movie story. Fish Old of Water by Arlen, it is easy to see why the 'Poon so often draws yawns instead of chuckles. It's the old formula. St. Mark's boy meets sub-deb at yacht club party; he tries to give the impression of being a world-wise man about the beach, she--a sophisticate. Girl sets fast pace for a while, but finally breaks down and acts her age. The humor here is pretty grim, and it is about time the Lampoon found itself a new plot...