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Colgate Coach Lahar thinks Anderson's recovery of a Maroon fumble midway through the second period proved the turning point of the game. With the Crimson leading 14 to 13, Anderson recovered a fumble on the Red Raiders' 23-yard line. It required only six plays to score, with Clasby's pass to Hardy in the flat capping the drive. Joe Ross's conversion made it 21 to 13, and although the final score was tight, the outcome of the game was pretty well assured...

Author: By Ronald P. Kriss, | Title: Clasby Sparks Crimson To 28-26 Colgate Win | 10/13/1953 | See Source »

...before he makes up his mind, but once he's decided... nothing in the world will change him." Although he has never expounded a philosophy of the law, his political philosophy is clear: middle of the road. While some conservative Republicans consider him too "liberal," he places himself midway between extremes, has said: "I am convinced the American people will not tolerate Socialist government, but they are definitely committed to social progress...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: EARL WARREN, THE 14th CHIEF JUSTICE | 10/12/1953 | See Source »

Nagged by the thought that he might become typed as a ventriloquist and some day go stale, Winchell began taking on straight acting roles ("I want to become so flexible that I just can't get into a rut"), today does a weekly seven-minute dramatic sketch midway in his comedy show. He turns down most offers to guest-star his ventriloquist act on other television programs, but he keeps an ear cocked for calls for Paul Winchell, actor. It's not that he doesn't have enormous affection for his wooden pal Jerry, but he asks...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Radio: Keeping Jerry in Line | 9/28/1953 | See Source »

...from the hectic capitals of the world have sought to get away from it all on Capri. They have succeeded only in bringing it all with them. Lavish hotels, boites and bistros, now abound on the island. Tree-lined walks that once soothed lonely philosophers have turned into a midway featuring the most expensive and expendable freaks on earth. Black velvet bullfighters' pants, a strapless bra, a conical hat seemingly made of macaroni, and masses of straw junk-jewelry are conservative evening wear for the well-dressed lady on Capri this season, while Capri's male vacationers find...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: Water on Capri | 8/10/1953 | See Source »

...General MacArthur's forces have been straining to break the Bismarcks Barrier. In the nibbling operations in the Gilberts and Marshalls, the Marines have taken a successful but costly bite at Tarawa. Meanwhile, the Navy has been unable to engage any large part of the Japanese fleet since Midway...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Two Roads to Tokyo | 6/29/1953 | See Source »

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