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Word: beene (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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With his mania for perfection in fundamentals, his devoted scouting corps (mostly former pupils who would still die for dear old Neyland) and the Southeastern Conference rules that permit subsidized players, The Major has been able to mobilize an increasingly formidable squad each year. This year's is probably...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Southern Accent | 10/30/1939 | See Source »

When the picture was over, the audience applauded loudly. But coming out from under its spell, some of them must have wondered if Director Frank Caprahad been reading late great Secretary of State John Hay's outburst to Henry Adams: "You can't use tact with a Congressman...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Mr. Smith Riles Washington | 10/30/1939 | See Source »

Quotable Senators were less spicy but just as sore. Said Senator Norris: "I've been in Congress 36 years but I've never seen a Member as dumb as that boy. . . . The movies had a chance to do a good job, but they have given the public only...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Mr. Smith Riles Washington | 10/30/1939 | See Source »

Leadership of the "Christian" groups, if not their rank & file, is largely Irish Catholic. Among numerous Catholic priests who have been disturbed by the participation of Catholics in these groups is Rev. Paul B. Ward, Paulist father, editor of Wisdom (monthly Paulist organ). Few weeks ago the October Wisdom appeared...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: No Picketing | 10/30/1939 | See Source »

Well, one thing leads to another ("It'll be 15 minutes before the National Broadcasting Company will be ready with the next program, so meanwhile you and I . . .") and almost before the homebody realizes it, Ted has to rush off, leaving behind intriguing thoughts, stray wisps of poetic yarn...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Radio: Pilgrim | 10/30/1939 | See Source »

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