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Word: divorcee (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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In fact, just about the only thing this paragon does not give his paramour is his name. "I'm sorry," he says sadly, "but I'm married, and I can't get a divorce." She accepts the explanation along with his advances, but a few months later...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: The New Pictures, Jul. 21, 1958 | 7/21/1958 | See Source »

I still can't forget the wonderful hours I was able to spend with you. Unfortunately, it appears that you may not have taken adequate precautions. 'If this should prove to be the case, I will have to ask your wife to consent to a divorce. I'...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: WEST GERMANY: A Letter from Lilo | 7/7/1958 | See Source »

Even in the grave, Health Hound Bernarr Macfadden, who died three years ago at 87, seemed unsafe from the fury of a woman scorned. In a Miami court, Mary Williamson Macfadden, third of his four wives, described her faddist ex as a "predatory philanderer" and a "lecherous spouse," asked that...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People, Jul. 7, 1958 | 7/7/1958 | See Source »

Cartoonist Yager, 46, is now negotiating with three syndicates on a new spaceman comic strip that he thinks will make Buck Rogers seem as obsolete as a caveman. "Buck Rogers' day is here," explained Yager. "So now a fellow has to think up things the scientists haven't...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Press: Passing the Buck | 6/30/1958 | See Source »

Fortnight ago in Florida, an auto accident leveled tragedy on Suzy's life. Her father was killed; Suzy's arms were broken. At the hospital, where she thought she might be dying, Suzy gave her name as Mrs. Pierre de la Salle. From Manhattan, Pierre de la Salle...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: MANNERS & MORALS: Bachelor Girl | 6/23/1958 | See Source »

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