Word: alterations
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...courts (TIME, Dec. 29). The endless list of Tammany scandals assumed even greater poignancy when Prosecutor Kresel produced the record of one Mary Felder, accused by six witnesses of shoplifting, who was twice brought before Magistrate Silbermann, twice dismissed. Her lawyer was the magistrate's "great friend" Mark Alter, now accused of bribing a corrupt prosecutor in many a Women's Court case...
...TIME, Dec. 1). Republican power was temporarily strengthened during the week when Democrat John Francis Quayle of New York suddenly died. A Democrat was certain to be elected to the vacancy. Nevertheless, this death reminded both parties that many an accident may happen before the 72nd Congress meets, to alter its political complexion, its significance. Between Dec. 1, 1929 to Dec. 1, 1930, Death's delegation in the House...
...Alter the percentages slightly as economic conditions and the general investment market changes. No pension or other denominational board which Mr. Boult could discover owns common stocks. He approved that situation, because common stocks have a speculative aspect and churches must be certain of their investment income. Also many churchgoers deem all speculation unholy gambling; and "organizations becoming partners through stockholding in an industry expose themselves to the charge of prejudice in favor of the industry...
...Alter Ego. Rule No. 1 of the practical handbook of How to Become President says: Acquire a wise, devoted friend who will work and speak for you as you would for yourself. Obviously, the aspirant cannot go about telling people he wants to be President. He must have an alter ego without egotism. This friend and spokesman should have political wisdom, like Mr. Smith's Judge Olvany and Mr. Wilson's Col. House. He should not be chosen carelessly, as Charles Curtis chose loud Matthew Quay Glaser (1928), nor should he have an excess of zeal...
...Press. By the same token that "You're dead when they stop writing about you," you are unborn until they begin writing about you. So rule No. 5 declares: Get a Press! This is accomplished in several ways. The alter ego must see to it that editors get courteous, efficient service when they exhibit curiosity. Friends of editors may be asked to bring the editors to call, dine, have a drink. Writer friends should be encouraged to undertake character sketches. Greatest of all press handlers for the Messrs. Hoover and Smith were two New York women-Mrs. William Brown...