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Word: lewises (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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Also at 175, or possibly 165, are Andy Lewis, John Howard, and George Turner. Two of Jordan's football linemen, Howie Houston and Chief Bender, will carry the burden in the heavyweight departments left open by Pete Fuller's departure. Jordan claims Houston is quick and has tremendous physical prowess...

Author: By Peter B. Taub, | Title: Wrestlers Shaping Up Under Jordan's Hand | 12/3/1948 | See Source »

He became something unique in American labor-a regional prince whose power and interests extended far beyond the confines of labor and into the entire life of his community. Unlike Walter Reuther, Phil Murray and John Lewis, he had no yearnings to become a political power, or to take part...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: LABOR: The Herdsman | 11/29/1948 | See Source »

During the ten years of peace, Beck has bent every effort to gain popularity for himself and his unions. During World War II the teamsters' treasury was tapped to buy football uniforms for the 146th Field Artillery at Fort Lewis. Teamsters recorded the farewell messages of 60,000 soldiers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: LABOR: The Herdsman | 11/29/1948 | See Source »

In London, U.S. Ambassador Lewis Douglas contributed to good Anglo-U.S. relations by bringing a touch of horse opera into Mayfair. A startled horse, ridden by a lady on her way to Rotten Row, began to rear and plunge in front of Douglas' car. Rancher Lew (he owns...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: People | 11/29/1948 | See Source »

As head of the medical staff of Washington's army, he insisted on hospital reforms, quit the service when he failed to get them and became openly critical of the commander-in-chief. When Lewis & Clark started on their famous expedition, President Jefferson asked Rush to tell Lewis what...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: What the Doctor Said | 11/22/1948 | See Source »

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