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Word: greenes (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...prominent feminist and a onetime Senator, Phibun has six grown children, entertains in a sumptuous Bangkok palace. He serves Coca-Cola to guests (a son-in-law is a local Coke concessionaire), and, like Coca-Cola Tycoon James Farley, he has a fondness for green furniture and carpets. Phibun, a devout Buddhist, was born on a Wednesday, and green is the lucky color for Wednesday's children in Thailand. (One of his prewar decrees made dancing compulsory in government offices on Wednesday afternoons.) A canny politician, he is an un-Thaipically lively, dynamic leader of a languid, gentle people...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: WEDNESDAY'S CHILD | 5/9/1955 | See Source »

Brooks Harris gained only three games against Pete Green, while Dan Mayers lost to Ron Kerdasha in the number five match, 6-2, 6-0. At six, Maynard Canfield played a steady game, although Don Thompson edged...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Varsity Bows At Net, 11 to 0 To Tar Heels | 5/5/1955 | See Source »

...Heel squad are practically equal, for number one man Herb Browne has been extended to match point by Bob Payne has been extended to match point by Bob Payne and Tom Bradford, who play at two and three respectively. Other North Carolina players are Ron Kerdasha, Pete Green, and Don Thompson. Each member of the squad has held some national boys or junior title...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Strong Tar Heel Squad to Oppose Varsity in Tennis | 5/4/1955 | See Source »

Wharton had the misfortune of meeting up with Jebsen in the 880, and the fleet senior defeated him by some 30 yards. Doug Brew of the Green was second. Wharton had a 1:57 for third...

Author: By Bernard M. Gwertzman, | Title: Crimson Crushes Dartmouth As Wills Breaks Meet Mark | 5/2/1955 | See Source »

Besides his hurdles win, Rittenburg captured the broad jump, tied for first in the high jump with the Green's Dick Fairley, and finished second to Cohen in the 220 lows. Cohen's 23.9 was also a pleasant surprise for McCurdy. Other Crimson winners were Art Siler in the discus, and Ed Carter...

Author: By Bernard M. Gwertzman, | Title: Crimson Crushes Dartmouth As Wills Breaks Meet Mark | 5/2/1955 | See Source »

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