Word: actions
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...must visualize war as coming suddenly without our desire or expectation and in spite of every course of action to avoid it. Our maximum effort will be demanded speedily. If this requires the impossible, it must be remembered that war is a game of impossibilities...
...present there exists a ban against lending France money, a course of action tacitly approved by Wall Street. But it was thought possible that U. S. Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon may recommend that U. S. President Coolidge and the U. S. State Department modify U. S. policy to permit a refunding loan...
...this same number you have another article of very much the same kind under the heading "Shrewd." This isn[t only the second time you have done it either. I remember its having happened before. It hurts me every time you do it. A dishonest action isn't "Shrewd...
...State Department, expecting rigorous action by the Mexican Government, declined to take action, but its attitude was not without indication that action would be taken if the $100,000 demanded as compensation by Teacher Anderson's aunt was not forthcoming...
...middle of St. Nicholas Avenue. Usually, because they wear their father's prestige as well as his old mitts, their snarls are effective. Last week, when Policeman Harry Gallagher told them to stop playing, their snarls ceased to be effective. Hence Devormer pere was stung into action. Bursting into the midst of the childish argument the- catcher seized Patrolman Gallagher by an arm. He shouted, full of a proud fury: "These kids are all right! They can play ball right here if they want to! They don't get in anybody's way! Let them alone...