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Word: cabined (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...trailer is no longer an ugly wooden box. Anywhere from 14 to 30 feet long, it is a streamlined lozenge of light metal with curtained windows, chromium fittings, a simple swivel joint at the bow where it couples with the automobile. Inside, it is as compactly luxurious as the cabin of a small cruiser. A 14-footer may have three davenports which convert into beds, a stove, icebox, sink, large closets, table. A 20-footer may have two rooms, shower, chemical toilet, desk, chairs, breakfast nook. All sizes are neatly outfitted, with wood veneer on the walls, linoleum or rugs...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Transport: Nation of Nomads? | 6/15/1936 | See Source »

...Legion neophyte was asked whether he believed in a Supreme Being, could ride, shoot, drink and lie, police announced that they had raided Ernest's Jackson home, found a metal-studded whip. Mrs. Ernest, claiming to have played Little Eva in a presentation of Uncle Tom's Cabin, said the whip was merely a stage prop. "What were you trying to do," asked a wry policeman, ''kill Uncle...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CRIME: Mumbo Jumbo | 6/8/1936 | See Source »

Paul, Minn., skinny, shivering Public Enemy No. 1, still wearing the stiff straw hat in which he was captured, was dragged from the airplane's cabin, rushed to the Federal building...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CRIME: Dirty Yellow Rat | 5/11/1936 | See Source »

...secret, lightweight alloy, they occupy four gondolas placed far back on the hull, leave a feathery wake of smoke as they shove the ship ahead at a maximum of 85 m.p.h. Only other projection through the smooth, silvery fabric of the Hindenburg's bag is the small control cabin near...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Transport: Luftschiff to Lakehurst | 5/11/1936 | See Source »

...Toscanini issued one of his rare press statements, expressed gratitude and affection for his audiences and his orchestra. But he would permit no public demonstration when he sailed for home, probably never to return to the U. S. again. Aboard the S. S. Champlain he locked himself in his cabin with Mrs. Toscanini, admitted a few friends, barred all reporters, all photographers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: Flashlight Farewell | 5/11/1936 | See Source »

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