Word: choses
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...former Allied Supreme Commander in Japan was earlier voted a degree in 1946 and again in 1948. The supposition was that it would be available for him any commencement he chose to pick...
When the Corporation renewed the offer in 1948, the General was still abroad, but he had been called home before June of 1949. He chose to make a speech in the South rather than receive his degree on that date...
...survey also chose the 104 most outstanding scientists in the country. Eight men on this list either teach or study here. California was represented by 12 in this group, and Chicago...
...cost of $50,000 a well). Texaco's geologists doubted that he could even make interest on his $10 million investment. Instead, he netted $15 million. Following his gambler's instinct, he wanted to spread the risk of the oil business by going into other fields. He chose insurance companies first, since they are not taxed on part of their income. He bought Reserve Loan Life in Indiana, Atlantic Life in Richmond, and Tennessee's Lamar Life. They led to companies that manufactured everything from elevators to tires...
...publication's literary board chose the winning stories from approximately 70 entries. The number of works submitted this year was among the largest in the magazine's history...