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Word: built (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...state constitution bars him from succeeding himself in the big white Governor's mansion built by brother Huey, but last week paunchy Earl sprang plans for a brazen circumvention: he will 1) resign as Governor just before the Sept. 15 qualifying deadline, 2) turn over his office to loyal Lieutenant Governor Lether Frazar, 3) campaign for a new term as Frazar's successor-and thus, as even head-scratching lawyers had to acknowledge, technically avoid the constitutional ban on succeeding himself...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: LOUISIANA: Earl's Whirl | 5/18/1959 | See Source »

...Queensferry bridge over the River Dee-on the main route from the north in Wales-is barely wide enough for two lines of vehicles, and five-mile traffic jams are normal. The last piece of major road construction in London was built 50 years ago. A brand-new cloverleaf at nearby Chiswick, nearing completion after two years' work, is already conceded to be inadequate...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: GREAT BRITAIN: Traffic Jam | 5/18/1959 | See Source »

...President said he will ask Congress to authorize the huge project--a machine two miles long, the largest of its kind ever to be built. Construction would take six years...

Author: By The ASSOCIATED Press, | Title: Herter Reveals Plan for Peace; Ike Proposes Research Project | 5/15/1959 | See Source »

Lmont, Pyle, and Bohn will start against the Elis at attack, with Andy Leaf alternating throughout the game. Excepting the Tufts contest, when the Crimson built up an early lead, Pyle, Lamont, Bohn, and Leaf have been the only varsity attacks to see action...

Author: By Paul S. Cowan, | Title: Lacrosse Team to Play Eli Squad, Try for First Ivy League Victory | 5/15/1959 | See Source »

...have even better ones!" laughs Natalia Vasilievna. "I have worked here more than 30 years. And during these years quite a few good candy factories have been built in our country...

Author: By Kent Geiger, | Title: Soviet Article "Reports" Student Exchange | 5/15/1959 | See Source »

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