Word: leveler
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Bolles emphasized yesterday that the Administration was not "anti-athletics" in its attitude, but was greatly concerned with the present level of support that it gives the intercollegiate and intramural activities
...Cage-practice began, the prognosis was very dark indeed. Coach Norm Shepard's flock appeared, at that time, to contain a host of veritable lambs, and only two full-grown specimens. Catcher John Davis and shortstop Mouse Kasarjian both had played for at least a year on the varsity level; but this seemed an alarmingly small nucleus for building a winning team...
...this could be, Lucius was not sure, for although he was certain that his fondness was not unanswered, their relationship had not yet reached the speaking level. Just then he herd the friendly movement of Miss Schroeder's mocassins coming through the stacks. He knew it was her by the way she let her left heel shuffle invitingly on the floor as she came...
...week's end the rates went up. Major New York banks hiked their prime interest from 4% to 41%, equal to the prerecession level. The boost reflected heavier demands for bank loans by both business and consumers, also brought loan rates into line with yields on bonds. Most bankers now expect that the Federal Reserve will raise the discount rate from its current 3%. As interest rates climb, they will drive down farther a market already at a historic...
...this detailed and heavily documented book, Author Lately Thomas is concerned with Aimee's vanishing and the chaotic aftermath that reached a level of foolishness seldom matched even in that era of wonderful nonsense...