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Word: ams (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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As for Oscar's comment-that I am just this side of vulgarity-it is a pleasure to be this side of it, and I wish he would come over and join me some time.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Apr. 13, 1959 | 4/13/1959 | See Source »

Without arguing that the myth Stone exploits is necessarily because it is so hackneyed and largely untrue, I am more than satiated with the South-is-so-sick theme. Especially from a new writer, it is disappointing that the old cliches are hauled out once more. No Place To Run...

Author: By George H. Watson, | Title: Squalid Life in Mississippi: The Same Old Tale Retold | 4/11/1959 | See Source »

Commenting on the problem, Leonard K. Nash, associate professor of chemistry, said, "I do not see any panacea. However, I am not sure the situation is serious because most of the people who drop out are not suited to be scientists anyway."

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CEP Subcommittee Plans to Study Causes for Drop-Outs From Sciences | 4/10/1959 | See Source »

"I am very pleased and honored," Miss Bowden said last night, "but at Radcliffe such an award does not mean much at all." Since she entered the contest, she has become more "conscious of her dress," but still finds black stockings "quite nice."

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: 'Cliffie Receives 'Glamour' Award | 4/10/1959 | See Source »

As one history grader commented on the problem, girls seem to have a greater "vitality" in approaching subject matter. "A girl is much more likely to come up to a grader and say, I don't like any of these suggested essay topics. But what I am interested in is...

Author: By Pauline A. Rubbelke and Claude E. Welch jr., S | Title: Sexes Battle for Academic Superiority | 4/9/1959 | See Source »

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