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...Shadows Eastward." Most dramatic episode occurred when 69-year-old Senator Norris passed Progressive leadership over to 36-year-old Senator "Young Bob" La Follette. His deep-set blue eyes wet with emotion, Senator Norris declared: "I am drawing near the place where the setting sun casts its shadows eastward. My time to pass over the river will come at no very distant day. [Cries of "No! No!" from the audience.] But when I pass on I would like to do so with the realization that the banner of civic rights will be taken up by young men who will...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: POLITICAL NOTES: At the Carlton | 3/23/1931 | See Source »

...Young Bob's" answer was a terrific excoriation of President Hoover for lacking the "will or courage" to meet the economic crisis...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: POLITICAL NOTES: At the Carlton | 3/23/1931 | See Source »

This examiner's test is considerably more difficult than the senior life saving test, and Coach Bob Muir advises men who intend to take the test to get into condition now, by swimming occasionally in the pool. The test to be taken at the end of the three weeks includes holding a ten-pound weight above the surface for several minutes by treading water, swimming a quarter of a mile free style, and retrieving a brick in ten feet of water without diving...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: LIFE SAVING COURSE TO BEGIN TODAY IN NEW POOL | 3/17/1931 | See Source »

...Coach Bob Muir advocates that men intending to try for their examiners' cards get in condition now by visiting the pool occasionally, as the test is by no means an easy one. The four release methods have to be demonstrated in one session, as do also the four carrying methods, and clothing has to be worn in certain events. An oral quiz is also required...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: LIFE-SAVING COURSE WILL BE STARTED ON MARCH 17 | 3/9/1931 | See Source »

...future. Pianist Maier has for several years been head of the piano department at the University of Michigan in which his wife has also taught. Much of Pianist Maier's time hereafter will be taken by Concerts for Young People, partially inspired by his young sons Ted and Bob with whom he has written a songbook soon to be published. Pianist Maier thinks that children who are studying piano should play for two years by ear before they even look at notes...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: Friendly Split | 3/2/1931 | See Source »

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