Word: meals
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Since only a limited number of freshmen can be allowed at any meal, they must arrive before 6:30 p.m., so that they can go elsewhere in case the quota is filled...
...meal had been the high point of a day which had begun at 9 a.m. in the Army recruiting headquarters in Boston, starting point of the tour. While waiting for a late-arising editor to appear, we others were quickly offered pamphlets and posters painting a beautiful picture of life as an Air Cadet. The purpose of the tour was revealed: we editors were to be plied with food and drink and then return to our papers to give a stirring account of the advantages of Life in Air Force Blue...
After the non-alcoholic meal the officer in charge of our group announced that we would "Proceed immediately by vehicle to the flight line." Getting onto the flight line required badges, passes, and almost everything short of loyaky oaths, for Otis Field is headquarters of two of the jet plane squadrons charged with the defense of New England. "We've tightened up greatly in the past year," explained a captain. "We can't be too careful these days...
...European district. Newsmen and businessmen, actors, archdukes, sultans, admirals, subalterns and field marshals thronged its corridors, its dining rooms, bar." Kitchener stopped in at Shepheard's after the Battle of Omdurman. Explorer Stanley dropped in after finding Dr. Livingstone. John Pierpont Morgan the Elder ate his last meal in Shepheard's. To readers of adventure stories the world over, Shepheard's was a pulsing heart of romance and intrigue. To most Britons, Shepheard's was Egypt. By last week's end, as clouds of black smoke swirled from more than 150 fires in embattled Cairo...
Departures from the college routine often have as their focal point a meal with real plates and real food. For those who like their beer heavy and their food solid LUCHOW's way down on 14th Street has long been a favorite. Also far downtown is the SEAFARE, where the specialty of the house is, of all things, seafood. In the same vicinity is LE CHAMPIGNON, which serves excellent French and Italian food at excellent prices...