Word: firming
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...stocks has risen nearly twice as high as the averages (see cut). But brokers are as unconcerned over any margin boost as they are over V-E day. The reason: most stock buying is for cash. As long as it is, they are confident that the market is firm enough to withstand any peace shocks in prospect...
...Great Britain, they abrogated the neutrality pact with Japan several days ahead of the expected time. Then, immediately after President Roosevelt's death. U.S. Ambassador Harriman showed gumption, convinced Stalin that he had made a serious mistake, and paved the way for President Truman's firm "invitation" to Molotov. The effects on the Polish negotiations were instantly apparent...
First News. As the news of Harry Truman's first few hours as President came over the newswires and radio, the U.S. people, still thunderstruck by the massive fact of Franklin Roosevelt's death, took some reassurance in the firm way in which their new President had grasped the reins. They had further cause for reassurance the next...
...whole-souled Democrat, and there will be no flirting with Republicans or independents from minor parties when jobs arise. Jut-jawed Bob Hannegan, his longtime friend, will now have a firm hold on all patronage...
...years the House of Savoy has stood divided by a polite but firm family feud. Last week the faction headed by Crown Prince Umberto, Lieut. General of the Realm, was enjoying a temporary upper hand over the faction represented by his 45-year-old playboy cousin, Prince Aimone di Savoia, Duke of Aosta...