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...timbers of some of his delegates. There was some question about whether he was really navigating-or whether he was acting under sealed orders. In any case, war between Germany and Russia called for a new compass course from Skipper Curran. Thereupon he flung N.M.U.'s helm hard astarboard, neatly following the latest zig in the Communist Party zigzag...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: LABOR: Hard A-Starboard | 7/21/1941 | See Source »

...taken as the light of a rum runner, then suddenly it became apparent that the boat carrying the light was about to cross the steamer's bow. The Captain of the City of Rome set up a warning shriek of his whistles. He ordered the helm hard astarboard and the engines full speed astern. It was too late...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Of Block Island | 10/5/1925 | See Source »

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