Word: cools
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Alexander McElwain '21, who was with the American Field Service throughout the war, according to Willis, was caught in an especially bad bombardment at Beauvais. He was remarkably cool and efficient in rescuing wounded civilians under fire, but during the retreat of the French Army, McElwain became separated from the rest of the section. He joined another corps and did such excellent work for the that he was decorated with the Croix de Guerre...
...contrary-our little captive (guest, rather) will be most charmingly treated while in our care and shall enjoy every consideration for physical and mental comfort. . . . We are certain this little interlude will not leave any unpleasant memories or impressions for the future. . . . We trust you will remain cool and collected and yet at the same time realize the seriousness of the situation-do not be confused by our politeness. . . . We mean business. . . . Wait until you have received our next letter. We once more give you our assurance your child will at all times be under the most charming and generous...
Finally the crew got the bomb out and loaded it on a truck. Lieut. Davies took the wheel and drove his hot burden seven miles to Hackney Marsh and blew it up. Robert Davies is a cool number. Of his hair-raising truck drive he commented: "The biggest thrill was that I had speed cops escorting me and the road was mine...
...Deal can get away with the things it has. . . . You don't look 'dumb' to me." In a confused moment he made his first blunder, let slip: "To hell with Chicago." The cavalcade rushed off to the financial district, LaSalle Street. There Chicago's cool reception turned tumultuous. A ticker-tape blizzard showered down...
...Navy in the Pacific. The risk of becoming involved both in China and French Indo-China before Britain was definitely on her back, plus the probability of a complete U. S. embargo on scrap iron and gasoline and possible action by the U. S. Navy, were sufficient to cool Japanese hotheads. While waiting for Britain's defeat and the departure of the U. S. Fleet to guard the Atlantic ramparts, Japan continued to present demands to the impotent Vichy Government, which had already virtually ceded French Indo-China...