Word: handedly
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...last few years President Archibald Robertson Graustein has fought the battles of paper and pulp with one hand, while with the other he has built up the second enterprise equally gigantic, and at first glance unrelated. International Paper is now the world's chief producer of newsprint; its new (1928) parent, International Paper & Power Co. is one of the world's largest producers of power...
...Spain would be freed of foreign influence (meaning Italians and Germans); 2) that a Government be established through a plebiscite (meaning the probable displacement of Generalissimo Franco); 3) that the liquidation of the war be accompanied without persecution so that all Spaniards could join in reconstruction. On the other hand, Generalissimo Franco, answering inquiries from London and Paris, was reported to have demanded unconditional surrender. Despite the crescendo of peace reports, it seemed more than likely that Dr. Negrin and his loyal ministers would soon transfer the Government back to Madrid or Valencia. They had nothing to gain by surrendering...
...Oliver Stanley, President of the Board of Trade, echoed the advice of Sir Auckland Geddes. Wartime Minister of National Service, who three weeks ago told British housewives to keep at least a week's supply of food on hand. He also let it be known that special steps, of an unspecified nature, were being taken to insure the continuity of Britain's water supplies in case of air attacks...
...rejuvenated Vag steps out on deck again, four congratulatory postcards are shoved into his hand. He reads them--queer code. Cee, cee, cee, dee. He sighs contentedly, then yawns. Pressure...
Capt. Harvey Ross, in the 121 pound class, stands the favorite over his opponent who is but a Yearling, Bertram. On the other hand, the more experienced Gould of the Navy is slightly favored over Ted Schoenberg, Crimson sophomore, but Ted has been steadily gaining experience during the past contests and really presents a threat to the Middles...