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Word: asked (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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...list of excellent characterizations headed by that of the Italian truck-grower, Alan Reed. Despite its deficiencies in depth--by no means an uncommon failing of play writing in this confused age when most authors seem either unable or afraid to go to the heart of the questions they ask--"Hope for a Harvest" is certainly not an unpleasant evening. With the assistance of a good share of varied talent it should go Marching along well into the end of the season...

Author: By R. C. H., | Title: THE PLAYGOER | 4/14/1941 | See Source »

...been hampered by Latin America's jealously guarded sense of independence. Latin-American countries will not commit themselves in advance to follow U.S. policy; and the U.S., jealous in turn of its recently acquired reputation for respecting the Latin-American countries' independence, will not ask them to. Hence the U.S. had not known how far Latin America would go in following the new activist U.S. policy. Last week it found...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE AMERICAS: Axis Against Axis | 4/14/1941 | See Source »

...some years Lumberman MacMillan has been the world's No. 1 exporter of lumber. But, at 55, success has not smoothed his edge. To a muddleheaded Government clerk who telephoned him to ask what should be done with a carload of shingles, he replied: "Print the Lord's Prayer on every one of them." He answers his own telephone with a gruff "MacMillan speaking." Once at a formal dinner there was a hushed lull while the diners waited for someone to say grace. The silence was broken by his boom: "MacMillan speaking...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business & Finance: Canadian Buzz Saw | 4/14/1941 | See Source »

...come out for the CRIMSON?" you ask. The answers are many and obvious. You meet many new people both inside the University and out. You find out many things about Harvard you never knew before. You have an excuse you never otherwise have to stick your nose into places and meet professors, University officials, and other famous personages. You can get free tickets to movies and other events, and you will never be better known in your own and in other classes...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CRIMSON COMPETITIONS GIVES CHANCE TO FLEE CLAMMY GRIP OF SPRING FEVER | 4/9/1941 | See Source »

...boyfriend. I haven't seen him in two years. He has curly hair and blue eyes and is very handsome. He told me his name was Smith. Please send me the addresses of all the local boards and Army camps in the country, so I can write and ask them...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE DRAFT Curious Communications | 4/7/1941 | See Source »

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