Word: deeps
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Gadgets are really the most important part of a boat show. Last week they outnumbered boats by 39,900, took up one entire floor of Manhattan's Grand Central Palace. Sample gadgets: streamlined searchlights, helmets for novice deep-sea divers, log cabins, bilge pumps, nautical china, gear grease, chronometers, barometers, fire extinguishers, glue. Best sellers this year as last were life-preserver cushions...
...deep silence a vote was taken. The result was 26,589-to-815 in favor of liquidating the business of the company, distributing its assets among the stockholders. No one moved or spoke when the announcement was made. Then President Lennihan rose to assure those present that the directors would do their best to prevent a hasty sale of the plant, would try to dispose of it as a unit. That night nearly one-fifth of the people of Southbridge crawled into bed with nothing to look forward to but the dole...
With an expression of deep concern on his plump face, Charles B. Cochran of London paced the floor of a living room full of reporters in a Manhattan hotel last week. In his long career of managing magicians, wrestlers, promoting rollerskating, staging Christmas pantomimes, producing drawing-room dramas and musical extravaganzas, Mr. Cochran had never before exhibited such diffidence in dealing with the Press. Pointing solemnly to a chair, he said in a hushed voice: "Boys, this is where she is going to sit. Now please don't ask her questions of an embarrassing nature...
...Unusually heavy snowfall Wednesday night has assured excellent opportunities for winter sport throughout New England. All through New Hampshire and western Massachusetts snow lies from 14 to 40 1-2 inches deep. Indications of fair weather for this weekend will make conditions ideal for skiing and snowshoeing. The Boston and Maine Snow Train runs to Greenfield. New Hampshire on Sunday. Other easily accessible places with deep snow are North Conway, Mt. Washington and Pinkham Notch...
...Sylvelie, innocent accessory after the fact, was legally implicated in the murder. After terrific struggles of conscience Andi took a big chance, succeeded in getting the Lauretz case safely buried in the archives. Old Jonas' ghost was laid at last and the Lauretz family took their first deep breath in years...