Word: detachedness
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But to appraise the New Deal fairly & squarely was no easy matter. Members of the Administration, in great demand as graduation speakers, were biased. Most tycoons were almost as puzzled about its meaning as their young audience. The group best qualified to speak with some authority was composed of oldtime...
The de Seversky ship is an all-metal low-wing monoplane mounted on what look like ordinary seaplane floats within which are concealed wheels. By a reverse of usual practice the floats may be retracted to expose the wheels for landing. Also they can serve as skiis for landing on...
When dovetailed with Bos'n's Mate Deal's story, the report of Lieut.-Commander Herbert Vincent Wiley was illuminating. Commander Wiley read his statement to the Committee in a detached, hesitant manner, as if the story were a new and strange one which he had never...
Gamble. What every farmer wants to know: Can Secretary Wallace and his two bowers succeed under the Roosevelt plan in substantially raising commodity prices and thereby putting more cash in John Farmer's pocket with which to pay his galling debts? Secretary Wallace thinks he can, is ready to...
The group mounted a bunting-draped platform beneath the airship's bow, just forward of the control car. The band changed to "Anchors Aweigh." There were speeches. On behalf of his city Mayor Toole presented to Commander Alger Herman Dresel a silver service for the ship's wardroom...