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Word: beste (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...mutual dislike between Mr. Roosevelt and Vice President Garner has now reached the point where each hates the other's guts. Said Mr. Roosevelt last week to one visitor: "Old John is the best candidate the Republicans have...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PRESIDENCY: Smiling Sphinx | 12/18/1939 | See Source »

...Many times in recent weeks, in talking to callers, the President has listed all 1940 Democratic aspirants, then damned them all with faint praise. For example: To many a caller Franklin Roosevelt has indicated that Cordell Hull is completely acceptable to him as the best 1940 compromise. But he also expressed fears that Mr. Hull is too old, and too much of a worrier...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PRESIDENCY: Smiling Sphinx | 12/18/1939 | See Source »

...Editor, on leave of absence as Secretary of Agriculture") noted with pleasure that a Government loan plus plenty of pluck had enabled Mr. Renshaw to have his cancer treated, buy more livestock, retrieve his farm. "The Lord helps those who help themselves, and we have tried to make the best of what we have," said Mrs. Renshaw...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: FARMERS: Crops and Prospects | 12/18/1939 | See Source »

Most Naval officers sided with the Admiral. They still had tongues in cheek when Charles Edison finally had the Navy award prizes for the best U. S. mosquito and subchaser designs (TIME, April 10), later let contracts to U. S. manufacturers for four 110-to 174-foot chasers eight 59-to 81-foot mosquitoes. Last week the Navy's Brass Hats ate crow. They conceded that: 1) their civilian Secretary was right, and 2) they now had to turn to the British for the best mosquito boats...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: ARMY & NAVY: Putt-Putts Holed | 12/18/1939 | See Source »

While officially Bill Daughaday is not listed in the 165 pound class, it is still uncertain whether he or Hal Tine takes the mat tomorrow in this weight. Pete Illman, in perhaps the best trim he has been for a long while, looks like a real threat in the 165 pound class. Some hard workouts during the week have ironed out a few difficulties, and he can now be placed among the best wrestlers on the team. Tudor Gardiner is slated to grapple unlimited this week...

Author: By William W. Tyng, | Title: CHARGED WRESTLING LINEUP TO MEET TUFTS | 12/16/1939 | See Source »

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