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...feature does serve to partially compensate for the Union's depressing effect on appetite. There is nothing like a half-hour line to famish a young person in the prime of life. In the Freshman Union the 50 person line serves as an antipasto...

Author: By Bruce L. Gottleib, | Title: Dining in Hell's Kitchen | 4/5/1994 | See Source »

...camp in general and the mess hall in particular. The mess sergeant gave him the day's menu: fresh fruit, ham and eggs, roast beef, baked potatoes, string beans, corn on the cob, raisin bread, ice cream. The President pondered, smiled, said: "Well, they can't famish on that." The punctual limousine appeared, started toward White Pine Camp.... Suddenly, Presidential Chauffeur Robinson jammed on his brakes. From the car leapt Richard Jervis of the U. S. Secret Service. He shouted: "Dr. Coupal! Dr. COUPAL! The President wants you. Hurry!" Presidential Physician James F. Coupal seized his medicine...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PRESIDENCY: At White Pine Camp- Sep. 6, 1926 | 9/6/1926 | See Source »

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