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...thought that my New Science of Politics would attract your attention. It is a severely theoretical work, and it makes no concessions to popularity. That a magazine which is meant for the general readers should try to mediate problems of such complication is indeed extraordinary. And I can only compliment you on your courage. Moreover, your attempt has been splendidly successful. You have seen what probably not too many will see, that the theoretical propositions are applicable to the concrete questions of our time . I am sure your article will help even professionals in the field of political science...
Aunty Molly. Once set in motion, however, robotlike Aunty Molly (as the British call Molotov) can be amazingly effective. An American, contrasting the high hopes aroused by the Russian peace offensive with the minimum so far conceded (an agreement to return 605 wounded U.N. prisoners), paid Molotov a grudging compliment: "They act gracious at parties, like other people.they're sort of polite about shooting down some of our flyers, Vishinsky quits using billingsgate in his speeches at the U.N.-and a lot of people conclude that a fine new day has dawned...
...days, has found it a little hard to settle down to tight-lipped medal play where each stroke counts. Canny Scotsman Tommy Armour taught her a few tricks of the old-pro trade. Moans Jackie: "When somebody drops a long putt against me, I'm not supposed to compliment her at all. Just turn and walk off to the next tee." Jackie, who gave up a $185-a-month job with Sears, Roebuck and Co. in Honolulu for the faster money on the fairways, has been a quick study. In her first five tournaments she finished 11th...
Because of this smooth integration the music does not have the standout qualities of previous productions. This is certainly a compliment to composer Harry Flynn who has supplied the cast with a varied and original score. Of the eight songs, I felt that Economy and Meet Me at the Coop were freshest, but I'm certain that a more fully orchestrated version of the ballad So Long Love would put that number far above the others. Although this is the first public presentation of any of Mr. Flynn's work, it is polished and neat, and shows considerable promise...
...adrift and violating Germany's customs, passport, currency and ship clearance regulations. For all that, the police inspector could not down his admiration. "I must offer my highest praise for your brilliant navigational maneuvers," said he handsomely. Replied Hasim Mardin, with a bow: "I must return the compliment. Your officials did a magnificent piece of work in boarding my ship...