Word: access
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Some of his men had surrendered, some had mutinied and crept into Sweden, but Bull Dietl was believed still alive at week's end. He fought on to keep for Germany, besides access to iron ore, an important source of strategic information. From observations made in the Narvik area, Nazi meteorologists make long-range forecasts of western Europe's weather, determined by south-flowing air masses over the Gulf Stream...
Given free board and room, a yearly stipend of $1,250 to $1,500, and access to all the University library, lecture, and laboratory facilities, the Junior Fellows are expected to devote their whole time to productive scholarship, free from academic regulations for degrees...
...Overseas Trade was one of the junior ministers who revolted against Neville Chamberlain after Munich. After Chamberlain warned the rebels to play ball, Hudson played ball. Last summer he took credit for Behind-the-Scenes-Man Sir Horace Wilson's abortive plan to offer Germany credits and access to world markets in exchange for peace. Said the Spectator last week: "His appointment . . . over the head of Sir Arthur Salter, whose brilliant record in the control of shipping in the last war qualifies him better than any other man in the country ... is worse than incomprehensible...
...they want access to Alaska over Canadian soil there should be no hesitation in settling the matter. In fact nothing short of the impairment of our status as a sovereign nation would be too much for Canada to offer as a sacrifice on the altar of liberty and freedom. . . . The success of the Allied cause may be very doubtful unless at an early date the active participation of the United States is made effective." Even ever burbling and often indiscreet Premier Mitchell ("Mitch") Hepburn of Ontario was vexed at this latest burble of old Mr. Conant, explained that he believed...
...other hand, channels of supply are now open which were not in the last war when all Europe was fighting. Though cut off by sea, she now has access to trade with Scandinavia, Italy, and the Balkans...