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This duty has been recognized by the six Democratic Senators who have stated that their party has a duty to present its own legislative program. In a letter sent last week to their colleagues, Senators Douglas, Humphrey, McNamara, Morse, Murray, and Neuberger offered a sixteen point program based upon their party's platform. Yet at present their proposals are not much more than an important step in the right dircetion. They should strive to make the Democratic party an effective instrument of opposition and of leadership, and to present the liberal point of view in a Congress where many ideas...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Opposition | 11/30/1956 | See Source »

...some of the picture's social commentary has palled a bit in sixteen years, it does get in some splendid and appropriate thrusts at the blessings of hymn-singing religion. Fortunately, also, the lasting success of the film rests less on its satire than on some first-rate performances and photography. Ford's cameras concentrate on the poverty and squalor of the region. But in a few shots such as one of a fence outlined against the sky, the countryside is transformed and becomes almost beautiful...

Author: By Thomas K. Schwabacher, | Title: Tobacco Road | 11/26/1956 | See Source »

...Beta Kappa Society announced last night the election of 16 seniors to membership. Senior Sixteen is composed of the following...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Society Elects New Senior 16 Members To Phi Beta Kappa | 11/9/1956 | See Source »

...trick, however, is the quick kick. Captain Bob Rex, a fine blocking back, has developed into one of the most effective quick kickers in recent years. Known as "Mr. Sideways" for the unique way he faces the stands to do his booting, Rex, has averaged 41.5 yards on his sixteen punts to rank eighth in the nation...

Author: By Philip M. Boffey, | Title: Crimson Meets Big Green in Stadium Today With Neither Eleven Rated a Solid Favorite | 10/27/1956 | See Source »

...Sixteen songs and what...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: Sour Notes in the Courtroom | 10/1/1956 | See Source »

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