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...real working model ($19.95). Prospective architects can try their hand with "Blockbusters," big, cor rugated-paper blocks capable of holding more than 200 lbs. (twelve blocks for $5.95). Radio hams can assemble their own crystal sets ($2.50). One of the best bargains for budding mechanics: the plas tic "Fix-It" automobile. Its battery, radi ator and gas tank can all be filled; wheels can be removed with the help of a minia ture plastic jack and other tools. Price...
Corruption, "mess in Washington." Just a few days ago we heard about the mayor of a large eastern city who recently had occasion to announce that he wished people wouldn't pester him to fix yellow tickets. He could only manage the red ones--for parking. It never occurred to the businessman who told us this story (an ardent opponent of "Truman corruption") that this was itself a form of corruption--to him the fixing of tickets had no moral significance at all. The plain fact is that a certain amount of corruption is fundamental to the American...
...Antonio, Eisenhower had serious words on Korea: "It won't bring comfort to any American house to fix Korea and have as bad or worse trouble break out in another place . . . Korea is part of the whole global problem." He concluded with a solemn call to "every Godfearing, loyal American of every faith or party to offer tonight a prayer for peace in Korea. In my heart, as in yours, it cannot come too soon...
...Denis Delaney, collector in Boston, was sentenced to two years in prison and fined $10,500 for accepting bribes to fix tax returns...
...Anna di Cavallieri. proved to have a big dramatic voice and sang an appealing Vissi d'arte, but her acting was weak. In Act II, a leak developed in the air-cooling system, and a minor rainstorm moistened some of the audience. It did not take long to fix the faulty plumbing, but it might take longer to smooth out all the wrinkles in the Italian repertory...