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TODAY, more than ever before, a book on air power written by so eminent an authority as Major Al Williams would seem to meet a vital need. But Major Williams' work itself is bound to disappoint the reader who hopes for a clear-cut expression of what's what in aerial warfare. When Major Williams is discussing such matters as fixed-pitch versus controllable-pitch propellers, his writing is clear and forthright, and it isn't hard to sense the assurance of a man who knows his business and enjoys talking about it. When he talks of engines and wing...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: ON THE SHELF | 5/14/1941 | See Source »

...accompaniment were originally composed and are played with heightening effect by Allen Sapp '43. In atending the Dramatic Club's work you will be supporting and encouraging the efforts of these enterprising young artists--and will be affording yourself a rare experience in theatre which is guaranteed not to disappoint...

Author: By R. C. H, | Title: THE PLAYGOER | 11/8/1940 | See Source »

...favorites did not disappoint the fans. The big, coal-black Hodge Brothers, Will & Sim, who operated a juke joint until one night they murdered a bothersome customer, ran away-as usual-with the calf-roping event. In the four years they have competed in the Prison Rodeo, the Hodges have set several unofficial world's records at calf roping, have won some $400 in prizes. Last October, Will was top money winner with $76, Sim runner-up with...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Stars Behind Bars | 10/21/1940 | See Source »

...letter to the Portland Oregonian, 73-year-old H. G. Wells wrote: "America expects every Englishman to do his duty, and I don't think we shall disappoint...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People, Sep. 2, 1940 | 9/2/1940 | See Source »

...sorry to disappoint you, honey," the mayor quoted himself, "but I'm not praying for our boy. I'm praying for the British Navy and the Bank of England...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Mystery Story | 7/22/1940 | See Source »

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