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Word: chosen (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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...Namesake. In Mexico City last week, on the eve of the 38th anniversary of the revolution, a flashing-eyed, 18-year-old beauty named Rosa Maria Franco was chosen "Adelita 1948." With rifle belts slung across her shoulders, she led a parade across the Zocalo and was wined & dined at Ciro...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: MEXICO: Whom the Sergeant Adored | 11/29/1948 | See Source »

Radio can even provide a new personality, or renovate an old one. A Twin Falls, Idaho matron who reported that she had "always suffered from inferiority and insecurity" was chosen "Queen for a Day." "Now," she testifies, "I can meet anyone, look them in the eye and feel equal...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Radio: Free, Absolutely Free | 11/29/1948 | See Source »

Dale Armstrong of Dartmouth and Bob Sponaugle of Pennsylvania were chosen as ends, and Joe Quinn, Cornell captain, and Stewart Young of Dartmouth fill the guard slots...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Houston Puts Crimson into All-Ivy Team | 11/29/1948 | See Source »

Upperclassmen living outside the Houses can get a crack at House vacancies that will appear in the spring term if they are willing to give up their present or chosen roommates, the Housing office reported yesterday...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Yard, Dorm Upperclassmen Urged To Apply Singly for House Openings | 11/27/1948 | See Source »

Houston is the first lineman to be chosen captain since Russ Allen, a right guard, led the 1937 eleven. Prior to Allen, the last line captain was the immortal Ben Ticknor, All-American center of the 1930 team...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Varsity Chooses Lineman Houston To Lead Team Through '49 Season | 11/24/1948 | See Source »

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