Word: corners
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Perhaps the smallest nuisance to the library is its one non-reading permanent inhabitant--the illegitimate son of the Duke of Monmouth, who is buried directly under the building. When the library was first planned the trustees found that one corner of the contemplated land would encroach on the old Grancry graveyard. Graveyard officials gave permission to dig up the graves until they discovered what illustrious guest they were planning to re-air. This changed everything and the architect had to revise his plans and build a special vault for the Duke's boy to leave him undisturbed...
Nothing at present prohibits the FBI from listening to rewarding conversations. If the FBI hears that two men are planning to pass secret papers on a certain corner in downtown Boston, it can certainly go there to apprehend the culprits. But if it fails to make the apprehension, current law prohibits the Justice Department from pressing charges on what may have been a misinterpretation of the meaning of the conversation...
...villain (Phil Carey) finally sprays a little lead around and rides off with the struggling heroine (Donna Reed). The hero (Rock. Hudson) gallops in pursuit, joined by the villain's brother (Leo Gordon) and an Indian who is never really explained. They corner the rat at last, but not before he gets the heroine alone in a bedroom and, as the synopsis puts it, "has his way with...
Most of the gifts are small to provide for easy carrying in the corner of your suitcase. Prices are wide in range, providing tasteful suggestions to fit any wallet and money clip. These are only a few of the gifts the editors have chosen. Others will appear in three subsequent gift pages before vacation begins for those who still forgot to pick up little something for Aunt Clara...
...most improved player on the squad. Last year he was the doormat to the team. Whoever beat him could usually make the team. He was brilliant defensively, but weak on his attack. This year he has picked up a variety of serves and mixes up his volleys with new corner shots. A victory in the eighth position means as much to a team as a first-man victory, and Barnaby sees Garrigue as a particularly strong point-getter in the eighth spot...