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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...After the war, and with the overthrow of the Nazi government: We must crush Germany so that she will never be able to rise again 19%, We must accept Germany back into the family of nations 64%. Undecided...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: College Still Desires Liberal Arts Program | 2/19/1942 | See Source »

Seldom in the recent past has Harvard been such a prevailing favorite to crush the Bulldog as it will be today when it goes on the field for the 1:45 o'clock starting whistle...

Author: By Dave Stearns, | Title: STRONGEST CRIMSON ELEVEN IN TWO DECADES FAVORED TO WHIP BULLDOGS | 11/22/1941 | See Source »

Thus we may virtually rule out the idea of victory short of complete war. Auchinleck, Wavell, and de Gaulle have all stated flatly that invasion of the continent is the only way a Crush Hitler policy can be effected, yet though this is our declared aim, the possibilities of a successful AEF are openly discussed by no national leaders. The facts that relate to it are by no means encouraging. To me they look hopeless, and because of that, I think the defeat of Hitler and restoration of a lasting peace must be approached in a different way. The facts...

Author: By J. W. Ballantine, | Title: CABBAGES AND KINGS | 11/21/1941 | See Source »

...four Davidson brothers, who call themselves "Dentists to American Hens," last week tested $20,000 worth of new machinery which they had got after a long fight with the Office of Production Management. They got the machines in the name of defense. Their purpose: to crush and screen the Stonemo Granite Grit which is the Davidson brothers' contribution to the health of the U.S. chicken...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: PRIORITIES: Aid to Chickens | 11/17/1941 | See Source »

...crush at a Turkish People's Party ball the brocaded dress of Mrs. George Eric Mexia O'Donnell, wife of the British Naval Attaché, gaffed the brocaded gown of Frau Franz von Papen, wife of the German Ambassador. Held tight, in the boomps-a-daisy position, the ladies waited in stony silence until a Turkish protocol officer uncoupled them...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: TURKEY: Diplomatic Incidents | 11/10/1941 | See Source »

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