Word: broking
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...wave of Progressivism toppled almost as soon as it surged. Many of the old Progressive ideals became fact under the New Deal, and Bob La Follette Jr. was no fierce-eyed prophet. A Democratic-Republican coalition broke Progressive control in Wisconsin; Phil was defeated as governor and only the backing of Franklin Roosevelt saved Bob Jr.'s Senate seat in the election...
...Then, as time passed, another and another. He never got big money; his first five robberies netted only $4,500. But until early this month he was never suspected. Then he took $863 from the First National Bank of Le Roy, Kans. and his luck ran out. His car broke down on a mud road as he backtracked to shake off pursuit; a farmer who helped him repair it saw that it bore no license plates...
...father held the seal and broke...
...fires of undetermined origin broke out within the University early this week, sending local fireman to extinguish fires in Little and Sever Halls, and causing $385 in damages...
...surprise, Chuck Holzier, who broke the Freshman breaststroke record two weeks ago in the St. George's meet, took first in that event with the time of 2:39.8. Another first was snatched by Ted Norris in the 440 yard freestyle, while Bob Snow came in third...