Word: finally
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Rounding out its first full month last week, the Steel Strike of 1937, biggest and bloodiest since 1919, entered upon a fresh, perhaps final, phase. From mill gate and picket line the major action shifted rearward to civil courts, State capitals, Congressional committee rooms and the editorial and advertising columns of the nation's press. Temporarily stalemated by martial law in two steel States, both Labor and Capital grasped desperately for the support of Public Opinion. And Public Opinion, without the support of which no major strike is ever won, seemed to be swinging slowly, imponderably to the side...
...soak the profiteers. In his first weeks as Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain was harassed by more high-powered letters of complaint and suggestion personally signed by top bigwigs of British trade, industry and finance than he had received during his whole long career as Chancellor of the Exchequer. The final result last week, after anxious daily conferences between Mr. Chamberlain and Sir John, was "Simple Simon...
...with Venzke well in the van, Lash was leading Beccali by 15 yards, with Cunningham and San Romani in the rear, refusing to be rushed. Lash was certain to be winded by the terrific pace. When Venzke dropped out, Lash faltered and Cunningham and San Romani swept into the final lap to pass him. Twenty yards from the finish, San Romani spurted ahead of Cunningham and Lash uncorked his galloping sprint. As far as the spectators could see, they split the tape neck and neck. Both were clocked by their individual timers at 4 min. 7.2 sec., half a second...
...Professional Golfer Helen Hicks: the Women's Western Open, only U. S. tournament for which she is eligible; by beating Beatrice Barrett of Minneapolis, in the final, 6 & 5; at Chicago's Beverly Country Club. Mildred ("Babe") Didrikson, only other professional entered, was eliminated in the quarterfinals...
...mixing fury and farce Director Whale imperils Author Remarque's poignant theme, but the screen play possesses intense, impressive street scenes. And for a few moments The Road Back illumines a grim War-wrecked civilization, lighting up in a final flash the reawakening of German military mania...