Word: jokes
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...there is no law between the nations today, so a "supreme court" of learning could never be more than a pretentious joke. Underneath it all lies science's long-nursed hope to drive the politicians from the temples and rule a brave new world through reason alone. It is Technocracy and Utopianism; it is Howard Scott, Aldous Huxley, and Henry Ford rolled into one. It is even H. G. Wells...
...When a biological entity like the wild duck is the innocent bystander in the great American game of politics, it's no joke...
...explained to Monsignor Pizzardo [political adviser to the Pope and Secretary of the Congregation for Extraordinary Ecclesiastical Affairs] and we agreed, that the misunderstanding arises from the fact that many are not acquainted with canon law. Actually, Monsignor Pizzardo thinks the uproar regarding Father Coughlin represents a good joke, sponsored solely for political purposes...
...name is Josh Lee, but I'm no joke," announced a University of Oklahoma freshman when introduced to a church social in Oklahoma City some 25 years ago. Two years ago Oklahoma realized that Joshua Bryan Lee was no joke when it sent that professor of elocution at the State University to Congress, where he attracted immediate attention by mellifluous, effective speechmaking. Last week Representative Josh Lee, 44, again proved his worth when he won the Democratic run-off primary for the U. S. Senate. Swamped by the largest majority (112,000 votes) in Oklahoma history was Democratic Governor...
...postman who takes a walk on his holiday is a joke. Last week the nation chuckled when it was revealed that Postmaster General James' Aloysius Farley had been granted a payless leave of absence from his Cabinet post, would spend his new leisure at politics. Beginning Aug. 1, announced President Roosevelt, "General" Farley would give his time for three months to his duties as chairman of the Democratic National Committee...