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Word: furthers (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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If energy is unevenly distributed in a closed system, it will be passed around until no further energy exchange is possible-that is, the system will reach "thermodynamic equilibrium." Mathematically working out the conditions for equilibrium in mixed substances, Gibbs arrived at certain abstruse but beautifully logical rules of energy...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: Unknown Equilibrist | 2/20/1939 | See Source »

At one point Witness Ecker remarked that "the agent in his canvassing-he is resourceful. . . ." One aspect of Metropolitan agents' resourcefulness was considered next day. The Metropolitan is a mutual company, its policyholders being its shareholders and theoretically therefore electors of the management. Bill Douglas set out to show...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE GOVERNMENT: Swing Session | 2/20/1939 | See Source »

Further treading on the industry's toes, Dancer Douglas politely explained that the Met was "not singled out as a culprit," that other mutual companies employ the same "election machinery." The swing session was then adjourned until this week, and Bill Douglas journeyed to Manhattan to speak before the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE GOVERNMENT: Swing Session | 2/20/1939 | See Source »

Honolulu (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer). Further foot noises by Eleanor Powell, this time executed in a hula hula skirt and applauded by Robert Young.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Also Showing | 2/20/1939 | See Source »

In the pursuit of its objectives, the first of which will be restraint upon further increase, of the national debt, the Committee plans to use newspapers, radio, newsreels, and lectures.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Dean Pound of Law School To Head New Organization | 2/20/1939 | See Source »

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