Word: fusses
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...next morning the Reds got scared when U.S. mortar fire started dropping near their position. "They made us take off our boots, and they tied our wrists with the shoestring," said Roy. "A couple of guys raised a fuss. I think they beat 'em to death...
What, then, was all the fuss about? The fact seemed to be that in general the denials told the truth, but not the whole truth. Yes, the White House knew that General MacArthur had planned a trip to Formosa, but was surprised and embarrassed by the timing of it. Yes, MacArthur discussed only military matters with Chiang Kaishek, but so dramatic a trip to so controversial a spot had inevitable political consequences, too. All of the hullaballoo indicated the touchiness of the Formosa decision: to "neutralize" the island and still avoid a war with Communist China. Both MacArthur...
...doesn't yell, holler, scream, shout; get angry, mad, furious; fly off the handle; pound the desk; fuss; fly in a rage; bite your head...
...Defense Department last week totted up what it has spent or earmarked for arms since the shooting started in Korea. The total: $6 billion or almost $1 billion a week. But unlike the frantic days before World War II, the orders have been placed with little fuss or muss. Businessmen who hustled to Washington for defense contracts have been asked to return home and deal with regional procurement offices, which are doing most of the buying...
...three-year wartime lapse), the Seabright Bowl will not be placed in competition this summer. It was not a matter of money; last year's tournament, won by San Francisco's Earl Cochell, easily cleared expenses. The members simply decided that the tournament was becoming too much fuss...