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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Although a couple of good performances can conceivably outweigh the defects of a whole picture, they are not enough to keep Picnic from being dull. Not even the direction of Joshua Logan can do that. This is the first film which Logan has made in many years, so it is possible that his lack of familiarity with the medium led him on to approve such foolishness as the picnic scenes. At any rate, the eminent director's mere association with the picture is only another proof that the whole production is pretty well a general waste of talent...

Author: By Thomas K. Schwabacher, | Title: Picnic | 3/1/1956 | See Source »

Independence is probably the first issue that concerns the student, Dr. Farnsworth said. Since, in general, the evidences of maturity outweigh those of immaturity, the freshman should be treated as an adult, he continued...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Farnsworth Discusses Difficulties Caused by Adjustment to College | 2/15/1956 | See Source »

...Force announced last Thursday the withdrawal of its original plan to disband the units. A spokesman said the reason for the change in policy was that "good will and interest generated by the units outweigh the potential savings in money and manpower." He did not reveal that the units would be continued on a trial basis only, however...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: College Continues Undecided On Acceptance of AFROTC | 2/9/1956 | See Source »

While Oppenheimer's early background is hardly spotless, his subsequent leadership and loyalty in developing the atomic bomb--attested by scientist after scientist at the hearings--should outweigh any actions or associations that may conflict with rigid requirements of "national security...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Oppenheimer: Harvard's Gain | 2/6/1956 | See Source »

...Yankees, meanwhile, have lost such irreplaceable stars as Reynolds and Woodling, and have seen the vital Phil Rizzuto age one more year at shortstop. True, they have picked up Bob Turley, but his mound contribution will probably not outweigh the advantage that Score gives the Indians...

Author: By Stephen R. Barnett, | Title: THE SPORTING SCENE | 4/13/1955 | See Source »

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