Word: downed
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Contrary to popular opinion, the ratio of gin to vermouth does not determine the strength or dryness of a martini. What most martini authorities seem to ignore is that chilling the drink on ice does more than make it cold: it cuts the strength of the gin with water. Try...
The fine bill of health came at the right time, for piled at the door of the 69-year-old President were enough major problems to give a younger man the shakes. At the top of the heap was the steel strike, nearly four months old and blighting the general...
Long since eliminated from the stalemate were such negotiable issues as wage hikes, on which the gap remained only a cent an hour. The big difference was one of principle, to wit, the industry's need for more flexible work rules so that the mills can use their work...
Once a decision was made, Lucius always carried it through ruthlessly, and rolling down his sleeves, he wrapped his fork and prepared to set off. Moments later he went right on out of the library, hardly recognizing the amazed bookchecker as he passed. After pausing briefly to get directions, Lucius...
"Hey buddy! Fall down!" called a sportsman from the row behind, as Lucius tried to determine exactly where it was he belonged. Understanding the situation at once, Lucius steadied himself and determined to stick it out. He turned to the drinker seated in front of him.