Word: interests
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Waldman's approach to the Button story is typical. He illustrates a routine account with several "human interest" incidents, and, probably because of Buttons proximity, uses more direct quotes than in any other chapter. Like the other articles, this one is well-documented and factually correct. Button was angered at an early ago by the prediction of an impatient teacher, who said he could never learn to be a figure skater. His determination to "show" this teacher ultimately led to his international success...
...first thing they can do is interest boys from their own localities in coming to Harvard. It is doubtful whether this can be counted on to produce results if it remains unorganized, of course. Some systematic plan will have to be undertaken to pull bright athletes out of the bushes and send them here...
...brings an interest in religion to Harvard," Sperry said, "will have opportunities here to mature that interest." But he added that a student will have to hunt for his religious instruction and inspiration, for they will not be handed...
...wiener schnitzel and drink an African Zombie. At 8:30 and 11:30 p.m. the nitery's green-vested waiters clear the dessert dishes and fill the water glasses; the lights dim, and the stage at one end of the room becomes the center of interest for the next hour, as a group of young singers and dancers take over...
...Most of us have some pet interest we're concentrating on," comments Donald J. Gonzales, United Press diplomatic reporter. "With me it's international relations, political and economic." Gonzales finds time for six courses, ranging from "Russia and the West" to elementary French...