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Theodore Spencer, for a discussion of Shakespeare's plays in relation to the intellectual background of his time...
...procurement of men for this work is in charge of Major Jno. H. Donoghue Corps of Engineers, Chief Cartographic Division, Engineer Reproduction Plant, Washington, D.C. Men who have the necessary background for this work may communicate directly with Major Donoghue...
Ambassador Maisky pulled a cord. The Union Jack and the Hammer & Sickle drew apart, revealed Lenin's likeness in white concrete against a red background, over a concrete block with a red marble top. A band blared. Hundreds of British throats sang, "Arise ye prisoners of starvation," and as many more of the Internationale's fine yeasty words as British heads could remember. Then came the surprise: when the band launched God Save the King, nobody sang...
...Background for some of his talk was provided by the eleven years in Europe described by his children. He had some valuable experiences in the now newsworthy Soviet: Stalin posed for him (first time he ever posed for anybody, Abbe claims); the police jugged him; gay Mme. Litvinoff told him "You look like a dead pope." He thinks it was an excellent description. The Abbe kids, having bought a 320-acre Colorado ranch on their successful narrative of Life with Father, now live there with their mother...
...least 30 papers have already named representatives from among their editors, editorial writers, and writers on the war's background. They will come from as far away as California, Texas, and the State of Washington. These journalists will room in the College Houses and dormitories and will have eating privileges at the Faculty Club. The Chess Room in the Union will be reserved for their...