Word: bimbo
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...Irish parents, young Miles Christopher Dempsey went to Shrewsbury and Sandhurst. He fought in the last war, was wounded, won the Military Cross. Since then some wits have called him "Empsey Dempsey Empsey" (M.C. Dempsey, M.C.). Like many another aloof and quiet man, Dempsey has perversely acquired nicknames. Samples: "Bimbo" and "Lucky." In 1940 Dempsey went to France with the 13th Infantry Brigade and took it out again over the Dunkirk beaches. In England he rose rapidly through command and staff posts, learning about tank warfare and amphibious operations. He got into the last stages of the Africa campaign commanding...
Infatuated Benito Mussolini often followed Claretta's counsel on foreign policy. During the Spanish Civil War General Francisco Franco petitioned Rome for two more divisions. "What shall I do?" the Duce asked his paramour. "Bimbo," she replied, "do send the divisions. General Franco is so simpatico." When the time came to attack Greece, Claretta approved because the Greek Ambassador had snubbed her at diplomatic receptions...
...Adams House Committee for Militant Aid to Bimbo Merz will begin a campaign to elect Bimbo to the House Committee early next week, with banners, posters, and free beer schedule to start a land-slide for the candidate...
Most people think that Bimbo is a myth, but actually he is a flesh-and-blood Junior, qualified for superiority by virtue of a golden name that, once heard, is never forgotten. Gerald Sirkin '42 is the fighting leader of the crusade to elect Bimbo...