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...water cleanly, there are still an infinite number of factors for each man to concentrate on. The stroke itself, which is accomplished by a combined pull of the arms, push of the legs, and swing of the body must be achieved with all the power it is possible to muster. At the same time, it must be done as nearly like the other seven men as possible, and above all it must consume exactly the same amount of time...
This vagueness, of course, is one of the strongest weapons the "crusaders" can muster. Bill Cunningham's Sunday denunciation of an M.I.T. professor is a good example: . . ."It appears he did do a little speaking around in parlors and such to quiet, if not secret, gatherings got up by dimly defined females, identified, like queens and red light denizens, by only first names. Officially, this man's profession is teaching young Americans." Apparently if you can't accuse a man of anything definite, he is considered guilty on the spot...
...seventh day of debate the Senate had taken on all the rash-marks of a baby filibuster. But this time the opposition could not muster the votes. At week's end 23 Republicans lined up behind Michigan's Arthur Vandenberg to help 45 Democrats defeat a milder version of the Wherry amendment...
These are the leading arguments in the debate. Because of an amazingly uninformed and usually prejudiced public opinion, final decision will depend on which side can muster the most political strength...
...thirds of the freshman fencing team will joust with Andover this afternoon. The saber squad will sit it out at home, since the Blue has not been able to muster enough manpower this year for reglular saber competition...