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Word: isomers (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1934-1934
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...Long Legislature was distinguished chiefly by listlessness. When Boss Long slapped down his bills on the House Speaker's stand, few Representatives knew or cared what was in them. Only solemn little Floor Leader Isom Guillory pretended to take much interest as the House passed one bill per minute on to its Ways & Means Committee. Next morning Senator Long had to send one of his plug-uglies out to round up the Committee. They came helter skelter, sat surrounded by Long bodyguards and State police while the Kingfish "explained" his bills. Next day the House sluggishly spent a full...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: POLITICAL NOTES: Louisiana Odds & Ends | 12/31/1934 | See Source »

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