Word: isn
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...crossroads of America," as Indianans call their state, political collisions are frequent and violent. Says one veteran U.S. Representative from the Hoosier state, describing conditions back home: "Hell, we play it rough in Indiana. There's always blood on the floor, and the guy whose blood it isn't just happens to be on top-temporarily." Last week the Wabash River was running bank-full of political blood, and the man on top in a statewide political brawl was a swift-footed, swashbuckling lawyer-politician named George North Craig...
Ulen, on his part, does not know of a finer man than Brooks. "He's no hot-shot rah-rah guy--he's a solid, patient, teaching coach. There isn't a better man to take over this varsity when the retirement rules get me. Bill's a gentleman, and he knows hs onions...
Once in Longfellow, Poggioli could not resist making another attempt to get rid of a few students. "This class," he said, "will meet promptly at 11:10. Supposing you come in after 11:10--if it isn't raining why don't you take a walk...
...People may think it's an easy job," said Norman Hagen, a bureau planning official, "but it isn't." He could not use names of states (Georgia) or cities (Charlotte, Myrtle) or months (May. June), or names indicating weather (Gail) or time of day (Dawn...
...What's the matter-can't you clap? Can't you hear me?" asked the loudspeaker. A burst of laughter exploded from the crowd. "My face isn't much to look at," Hatoyama went on, "but at least you can hear my voice...