Word: acted
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...highly-geared propaganda agency of the National Association of Manufacturers. Higher prices will not cure the labor and material shortages that set the limits of production today. Only reconversion time and labor-management peace can bring greater production. It was not the OPA, nor is it the Wagner Act, which is in need of revision. The revision of statutes most necessary now are revisions based on the recognition that millions of American families do not have a large enough annual income for a decent standard of living. To say nothing of buying the Fords that will keep Henry in business...
Like-him, I am entitled to a substantial amount of leave pay under this act, but I strongly feel that my country and my daughter should not be burdened with this unnecessary expense...
...order that this may be accomplished, there must be an act of faith in which millions of families speaking many languages must consciously take part. We all know that the two world wars through which we have passed arose out of a vain passion of a newly united Germany to play a dominating part in the world...
Noel Coward, generally associated with David Windsor, Cole Porter, Alexander Woolcott and others of cointreau society, has, it seems, matured to the capability of writing and producing one of the most adult motion pictures over screened. "Brief Encounter," adapted from his own one-act play, "Still Life," is a realistic experience that fulfills all the tenets of tragedy and yet remain simple, restrained and powerful...
...feeding a major share of Harvard thousands is but one of the many duties handled by the new secretary. His primary function is to act as adviser, leader, and sponsor for Yardling social activities...