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Word: isn (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...that he plays serious music, Borge keeps his audience alert by mixing a strain from "Farmer in the Dell" into the classic. For most of the evening, however, he is introducing his few selections: "I must confess I know only two numbers: one is 'Clair de Lune.' The other isn't." And then he laughs, a sound like seals barking...

Author: By Arthur J. Langguth, | Title: Victor Borge | 5/13/1953 | See Source »

...Negroes ever belonged to the Communist Party at one time. Dr. Carlton Goodlett, young San Francisco Negro leader, gives these reasons: "More than anyone else, the Negro believes in the American opportunity to better himself. The Communist he sees as a rundown, underprivileged guy. The Negro just isn't interested in the underdog role. Secondly, he has learned to believe in the right to protest. People like myself, always protesting against injustice, wouldn't last ten seconds in Russia. Also, no single group in this country believes more strongly in God and the hereafter. The Negro doesn't want...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Press: The U. S. Negro, 1953 | 5/11/1953 | See Source »

...Scalping really isn't a worry, except at big games," Lunden said. "With this plan, I think we can insure that any flagrant violations will be caught...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Bursar Cards Required For Football Admission | 5/6/1953 | See Source »

...that the Post Office recognizes. One subscriber recently decided to change the name of his town, and asked that his copies be sent to him addressed to the new name. Such a name change wasn't illogical, he argued, because the earth is continually moving and his town isn't where it used to be. The Post Office wouldn't go along with...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Letter From The Publisher, may 4, 1953 | 5/4/1953 | See Source »

...think that Debmode is a pretty hoses," she said, "Just look at her. Now isn't that pretty! Ah guess two dollars wouldn't do any harm to her nose." Debmode paid over eight dollars, followed by two outside long shots...

Author: By Robert J. Schoenberg, | Title: Improving the Bookies | 4/25/1953 | See Source »

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