Word: comfort
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...laws are not static, any more than society or human nature is static," said Britain's Lord Kilmuir as he set forth the proposition that underlay the panorama. "The roots, well grounded in history and watered by wisdom, are constantly putting out fresh branches and leaves for the comfort of mankind...
...plane, given him a $75-a-month allowance, promised him a $25,000-a-year job in the family ironworks. "Werner's influence," the suit contends, "destroyed the natural affection the son had for his parents" and deprived them of "their only hopes for solace, affection, companionship and comfort during their declining years...
...Jaguars were privately entered, but there was a big contingent of factory mechanics on hand to give expert aid and comfort to the cars. The experts had remarkably little work to do. Once they got the lead, the Jags held it to the finish. The Scottish stable (Ecurie Ecossaise) that won last year took first and second; one of last year's winning drivers, Ron Flockhart, was in the front runner, and his co-driver of last year, Ninian Sanderson, rode in the runner-up. A pair of French drivers took third; two Belgians were fourth. The fifth Jaguar...
...Lady. "What a comfort to know there is One above who is able to tell us!" a lady once said in Catherine Gladstone's drawing room after discussing a theological point. "Yes," answered Catherine, "I think William will be down in a few minutes...
Although those with previous experience will be clearly welcome, the reduced pace of the Summer News is well suited for the inexperienced. Spcial care will be taken to provide aid and comfort, with instruction by members of the regular CRIMSON staff as well as members of the Boston press corps and correspondents from hinterland journals...