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Word: breaks (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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America cannot help being deeply moved by the plight of Finland, perhaps to an extent that will endanger our neutrality. For this reason, it is important that the President and State Department be especially careful not to act rashly. A break of diplomatic relations with Russia would be an ill-advised act, at this time above all others, when we must do everything we can to peer through the fog that surrounds Russian policy, and be ready to make the most of possibilities for peace. Now if ever there is a need for cool heads and complete, accurate information...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SEEING RED | 12/2/1939 | See Source »

Floating mines are not outlawed by international convention. But, like anchored mines after they break loose, their danger period is supposed to be limited to one hour. A small submarine can carry 20 mines, can plant them through specially constructed mine tubes while submerged if necessary. Larger craft have special devices for submarine egg-laying and can put down 40 or more charges per trip...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: AT SEA: In-Fighting | 11/27/1939 | See Source »

...hopeful young Lifer Whitsitt has been an exemplary prisoner. Three years ago his excellent behavior got him a break. He was allowed to sell a story he had written of life in prison. Then he began to talk prison officials into letting him ghostwrite crime articles for them. Last month he earned $145 that...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Radio: Inside Stuff | 11/27/1939 | See Source »

First Period Freddy Burr kicked off to the toss winning Harvard eleven and Fran Les ran back to the 32. After a good gain by sprayer he carried again but fumbled, giving Yale a break on Harvard...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: YALE BEATS HARVARD, 20--7 | 11/25/1939 | See Source »

With Harvard receiving the punt, Macdonald ran to the 25, but two ground plays failed and then Harvard fumbled twice, and although recovering both, lost the ball on downs on their own 13. It was Yale's second break on a fumble, but four plays netted no gain and Spreyer intercepted a pass on fourth down, giving the ball to Harvard...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: YALE BEATS HARVARD, 20--7 | 11/25/1939 | See Source »

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