Word: joyful
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...down the East and West and Gulf Coasts they plopped into the water. In Boston optimistic Jerry Land spouted facts that could bring no joy to the Nazis. The U.S., said he, had already reached one goal: delivery of two ships a day. By next fall, he promised three a day. Working overtime were 60 shipyards, two-thirds of them (with capacity of 295 ways) devoted to building oceangoing merchant vessels...
...raft. Once he sighted a distant ship, dully watched it merge again with the sea. At last, on the 45th day, the water showed streaks of mud that mean only one thing in shipwreck language: land-and help. And help soon came. Said Wajda: "I almost fainted for joy...
Professor Merriman's pride and joy, the first Eliots, otherwise known as the fourth Varsity, jumped to an early lead in their race and by the Mass. Avenue bridge stroke Gene Wulsin had his crew swinging behind him and a length of open water between him and the nearest opposition...
...hoary thriller of the Thirties, "The 39 Steps." The story of the fellow and girl forced together on a transcontinental escape from spies has been dragged out and hacked over innumerable times, but "My Favorite Blonde" proves that a clever script can make the oldest plot a thing of joy...
...grass skirts will feature the Dunster House Spring Costume Ball tomorrow night. A prize will be given to the best and most original costume worn. Also featured will be the winners of Monday night's swing contest who will play an entire set with Andy Kirks" Clouds of Joy...