Word: boast
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...said that it was taking only planes that could be spared without disrupting civilian airline schedules. But if the airlines did have to supply more planes later, they were a lot better prepared than when the Air Transport Command called them for World War II. U.S. commercial airlines now boast a total of 1,660 transport planes, almost quadruple the 1941 fleet...
...governor of Louisiana, Huey P. Long liked to boast that he could buy & sell legislators "like sacks of potatoes." As far as the New Orleans Item (circ. 96,000) is concerned, things are not much different under Governor Earl Long, Huey's brother. Last week, when a legislative committee voted one way on a tax bill, then flip-flopped when the order came down from Governor Long, the Item sourly commented: "The large majority of our distinguished Senators and Representatives have about as much independence as trained seals. When their trainer barks, they jump...
...Marine Cooks and Stewards and the Fishermen & Allied Workers were scheduled for hearings this week. The Fur & Leather Workers would get the business in June-so would the United Furniture Workers unless a right-wing faction was successful in gaining control. After that the C.I.O. would be able to boast that it had done almost everything to preserve the "basic American trade union objectives" except to order George M. Cohan music on its picket lines...
Jack Mackmull, league ace, will start against Turner. Mackmull is undefeated in league play this year, giving up only 17 hits in his three victories. Mackmull will receive strong support from his teammates at the plate as the Cadets boast three of the league's top five batters...
...prop schoolers boast a 4 and 1 season's record. They have beaten Governor Drummer, Lawrence, and M.I.T., three teams that the Yardlings also whipped...