Word: asking
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...public sentiment would be strong enough from the Chief Executive of this nation or those who are in position to use the executive power, that these said parties would not have to serve time in a Federal prison, or do you think he or they would be pardoned? I ask you this, Mr. Editor, in all earnestness, and trust you will favor me with a reply as soon as possible, either in open letter or private as you judge would be wise...
...pilot as well as Minister of Defense for the Union of South Africa, returned to London after making the rounds of authoritarian headquarters (Lisbon, Salamanca. Berlin, Rome). Encouraged by the British Government to sound out Adolf Hitler on just how much colonial "appeasement" would satisfy him and to ask other powers how much of their colonies they would hand over, Mr. Pirow's trip turned out to be a flop. When the Jewish pogroms flared up, German stock in Britain fell to zero, and all thought of giving Germany anything now had to be dropped. Mr. Pirow direly predicted...
Besides the Independents, aid has been pledged by the Memorial Society and the St. Paul's Catholic Club. Cambridge Councilman Michael Sullivan affirmed last night that he would ask the City Council to support the move. The American Legion's branch in Cambridge and the local Ladies' Democratic Club were enthusiastic about the proposal...
This speech did not ask France to give Italy anything. It just happened to get interrupted by the whole Chamber, led by the two well-chosen scream-leaders. When screaming and speech were finished, the French Ambassador put on his top hat, adjusted his elegant monocle, and, smiling, drove away...
Albert John County at 19 got a job as clerk with the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. He soon knew more about its history than any other employe and "Ask County" became a Pennsylvania byword. In 1920 the hardworking, good-natured Irishman was elected a director of the road. For the past nine years he has been Vice President in charge of Finance and Corporate Relations. Today, white-haired Albert County, 67, may well hold more directorships (121) than any other U. S. businessman, is famed for his judgment of the capital market-he invariably picks the right moment to float bond...