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Word: either (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...another form of negation, a man may lose confidence that his fellows possess the strength and wisdom to put their ideals into practice. Especially among students, negation may shield the "nascent frailty" of spiritual apprehensions that are not "sufficiently matured for either private acknowledgement or public exposure...

Author: By Craig K. Comstock, | Title: Sittler Terms Persistent Negation Part of 'Faith's Inmost Character' | 12/10/1959 | See Source »

...only eight months after his election to eight more years on the bench, Michigan's Supreme Court Justice John D. Voelker, more widely known as best-selling Novelist Robert Trover (Anatomy of a Murder), made up his mind. He will soon resign from the court. "I must either leave the court or abandon writing," explained he. "And I feel the latter course a psychological impossibility [for] a writer who finds himself increasingly immersed in characters taking shape in his mind." To critics of his decision (notably Republican legislators in Lansing) the judge countered with a blunt opinion: "While other...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People, Dec. 7, 1959 | 12/7/1959 | See Source »

...television's Utopia." Unfortunately, NBC has so far brought forth no notable schemes, Utopian or otherwise, seems to be spending much of its brainpower working over the pity of it all. CBS has reiterated its own notion of responsibility-without having done anything noteworthy about more balanced programing, either-convinced that its function as broadcaster should not be parceled out to committees, however eminent their members...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Show Business: Whither the Buck? | 12/7/1959 | See Source »

...long or short. Has a great edge because he is tall and can see over the line." While the scouts admire Penn State Quarterback Richie Lucas for his all-round ability in both passing and running, they rank him behind Meredith because he falls short of outstanding mastery in either-and mastery in a specialty is a prerequisite for the pro. Sure to be drafted: Notre Dame's George Izo ("He has a pure arm on long passes, there's never a forced effort"), and, although he will wait a year to play, Stanford Junior Dick Norman...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: All-America | 12/7/1959 | See Source »

...justice, human kindness and charity forever fill this house. Let these virtues be a pledge of prosperity and happiness for all who come therein, either for giving or for receiving. And that, giving or receiving a few francs, they be judged worthy in return of obtaining the imperishable and eternal riches of thy everlasting kingdom. Amen...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Prayer for Taxes | 12/7/1959 | See Source »

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