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...administration-subject only to the veto of the British colonial governor. Often trailed by as many as four interpreters speaking Singapore's eight main languages, the 79 candidates ministered to curious, multilingual crowds with sound-truck orations, clanging gongs and cymbals, Chinese opera troupes, the reedy piping of snake charmers, and campaign promises that ranged from "hospitals at your doorstep" to "compulsory courtesy for civil servants." Only three candidates were Europeans...
...Snake Pit. In Washington, Meany found his opportunities severely hampered by the senescent William Green, who was jealous of his prerogatives and had no intention of giving the young whippersnapper from New York any real power. A few months after Meany arrived, he was dispatched to Capitol Hill to testify before the House Rules Committee on a labor bill. As usual, he was well prepared, and he made an excellent impression. It was years before Green permitted him to testify on the Hill again...
...book for Snake Oil was like most Drumbeats and Song plots, taking numerous, standard swings at rival colleges, freshman mixers, and Radcliffe food. Written and directed by Michael Vidor, the script and its humor was generally enjoyable, although perhaps overloaded with puns. As Amaryllis-Ann, the oil tycoon's daughter, Rosalind Froug added spark and charm to lines and a characterization which might otherwise have bordered on the routine. Speaking with an outrageous accent or singing with a pleasant, distinct voice, Miss Froug projects an case that is a delight to watch. Her oil-mad father is played by David...
...interesting phenomena are the two young ladies whose voices are pitched lower than most of the men's. Patricia Hess, as a friend of Amaryliss-Ann, applies her tonal qualities in a manner to give added gusto to the song "Snake Oil." An exotic Radcliffe enticer, Sheila Tobias whirls through "Mink on My Mind." Miss Tobias is smooth with her lines, although she appeared slightly embarrassed while enclosed in a barrel...
...Snake Oil is easy to take...