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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...admits further that the measures taken have broken up many collective farms and condemned the members to starvation. The purge of the peasants must end. Stalin orders, and by his order illuminates the lot of the poor muzhik under a gigantic trial-&-error system that, from his point of view, supported by periodic turnarounds in the Kremlin, seems to be mostly error...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: Searchlight Backward | 5/2/1938 | See Source »

John Fisher starred on the mound for Thayer by striking out twelve men, and in the second inning he took advantage of a long drive so as to score a home run on an error...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Freshman Softball | 4/29/1938 | See Source »

...achievements are due to his deep understanding of human nature and his sincere graciousness. You must admit that a man 35 years of age who understands every type of student and wins their confidence is truly an accomplished person. ... As for his "waddling around the campus" this is in error ; President Wells is very deliberate and spirited in his walk despite his 228 pounds which he carries very well...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Apr. 25, 1938 | 4/25/1938 | See Source »

...been using the Stock Exchange Gratuity Fund improperly but had not reported it to his fellow Exchange governors because George Whitney made good the deficit. Asked if he considered this the full measure of his duty, he remarked: "It is easy to see now that one's error in judgment might be criticized. But knowing Richard Whitney as I knew him, it seemed then he was above any criticism. That was the basis of my action ... I am still stunned...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business & Finance: Wall Street Week | 4/25/1938 | See Source »

Lawrence grabbed a one run lead in their first time at plate on a single, an error, and a passed ball which allowed Frankie McTighe to score from third. But the Yardlings tied it up in their half of the inning when Lee Hartstone tallied on two boots, a stolen base, and Charlie Davis' infield grounder...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: LAWRENCE NINE BOWS TO YARDLING BATTERS | 4/21/1938 | See Source »

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