Word: wiseness
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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When the sea winds howl and the ship wallows, the smart skipper heaves to and rides out the storm. By this standard, the Navy's new Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral David Lamar McDonald, 57, is as wise as they come...
HUGO WEBER-Howard Wise, 50 West 57th St. Last year's show by the Swiss-born abstractionist had a rivers-of-the-world motif. Now Weber has turned to love; his titles contain the word over and over. The paintings could just as easily be about indigestion. Through...
...Your summary of ways to work the profs [Nov. 1] was delightfully accurate. But did you have to let them in on the secret? Where will we be if they wise...
Mary, Mary could hardly miss. Still holding forth in its third season on Broadway, Jean Kerr's wordly-wise comedy has been transferred to the screen almost 100% intact, and anyone who complains about its total disregard of cinema techniques should be taken out and dunked in a new wave. The best defense is just to relax and enjoy...
...describes in detail the events leading up to his heart attack in Denver in September 1955. "My choice for luncheon was probably not too wise. It consisted of a huge hamburger sandwich generously garnished with slices of Bermuda onion and accompanied by a pot of coffee." Planning to retire right after dinner, he refused a predinner drink. "At least one doctor of repute later told me that if I had then taken the proffered drink, I might not have experienced the heart attack. He believes that older persons-sixty and above-should take one drink, no more, each evening, because...