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Word: betweeners (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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Tories wavered between laughter and pro test at this new expropriation. The heraldic description of this new Socialist symbol runs: "Per feese argent and sable three fusils conjoined in feese counter charged. The supporters - on either side a lion sable charged on the shoulder with a sun in splendour or...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: GREAT BRITAIN: Three Fusils Conjoined | 7/11/1949 | See Source »

Belgium's Christian Socialists, who had fallen just short of an absolute majority (TIME, July 4), last week sought to form a coalition cabinet. Premier-designate Paul van Zeeland pledged an "unflinching" fight for return of exiled King Leopold III. The Liberal Party shunned "rash decisions" on the royal...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: BELGIUM: No Easy Answer | 7/11/1949 | See Source »

Corn & Courage. Any bull that turns tail and runs is promptly tagged for sale or slaughter. To the rest, sharp-eyed experts award ratings which, in addition to B.P., include B.T. (Bravo Tarde), B. (for Bravo) and S. (Superior). By association with tamer bulls, the grass-raised fighters are gradually...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: MEXICO: Home of the Brave | 7/11/1949 | See Source »

At a London luncheon in her honor, Marlene Dietrich forgot that one does not smoke in a formal dining room until the King has been toasted. Between courses, she puffed on a green cigarette holder while the traditional uniformed toastmaster stared in horror. When he could stand it no longer...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Native Customs | 7/11/1949 | See Source »

Cinema Director Billy Wilder reported a bit of dialogue between himself and veteran cinemactor Erich ("The Man You Love to Hate") von Stroheim. Said Wilder: "It is an honor to direct you. You were ten years ahead of your time." Responded Von Stroheim: "No, 20 years."

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Native Customs | 7/11/1949 | See Source »

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