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Word: clips (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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...evidence of police inefficiency and probable corruption, said the I.A.C.P. report, is the Block, a "nationally notorious 'Casbah'," only a block from city hall, half a block from police headquarters. The Block is actually a five-block stretch of sleazy-but hardly inexpensive-nightclubs, strip joints and clip joints, most of them openly offering prostitution. The I.A.C.P.'s conclusion: "Public officials have either been 'reached,' or they are incompetent in the performance of their duties...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Baltimore: Welcome to the Casbah! | 2/4/1966 | See Source »

M.I.T.'s offense has been centered around its high-scoring front line. Alex Wilson, a 6-5 forward, has averaged 20.9 points per game, and 6-4 sophomore Dave Jansson is scoring at an 18-point clip. Center Bob Hardt (6-6) has a 16-point average, but he suffered an injury last week and will miss tonight's game. That will definitely help Harvard's chances. Hardt's place will be taken by 6-3 junior Kevin Kinsella...

Author: By R.andrew Beyer, | Title: Harvard Quintet To Face M.I.T.'s Best Team Ever | 1/4/1966 | See Source »

...clip can be used as a cuff link, as a substitute for a lost eyeglass screw, or as a short-timer's chain (remove one per day till discharge...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Dec. 17, 1965 | 12/17/1965 | See Source »

...your story "The Gem of the Gizmos" [Dec. 3], you forgot to mention the use of the paper clip as a surgical tool. Heated in a Bunsen burner, it provides the ideal method of releasing the blood under a smashed fingernail-better than a dentist's drill, a sharp knife, etc. It is painless (the blood cools the clip as soon as it burns through) and fast...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Dec. 17, 1965 | 12/17/1965 | See Source »

...this area, full of cherry orchards, it is well known that the best tool for hand-pitting fresh sour cherries is a paper clip opened once lengthwise...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Dec. 17, 1965 | 12/17/1965 | See Source »

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