Word: messing
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...attempt to set up states in Europe primarily as a balance of power and a block against Communist Russia will result in the same mess that came out of our first World War. The return to power of the old reactionary groups in Europe can never contribute to the establishment of a safe, secure, prosperous world...
...important function of Harvard today is providing mess and housing facilities for the Army and Navy. The University now beds 6500 men as opposed to a normal capacity of 4000, and could increase that to 8000. Where students lived two to a room in Perkins and Conant, the chaplains have been crowded in six to a suite. The present figure of 6000 men eating in the 16 University dining halls could be it is estimated advanced to 10,000 by the installation of a military shift and self-service system...
...Secretary appeared to enjoy himself as he scolded those who have dared to question the perfect wisdom responsible for the present mess in North Africa. Again he advised the American people that when they have grown up and have learned the facts of life they will understand that Aunty knew best all along...
Husky, square-jawed Captain Joseph J. Foss, ranking U.S. ace, returned to Guadalcanal from leave all ready to better his score of 23 enemy planes. He lost no time doing so. Before his hard-bitten competitors in Marine Fighting Squadron 223 could say "mess kit," he had knocked down three more Zeros. On the basis of last week's news, Joe Foss had already equaled Captain Eddie Rickenbacker's record of World War I: 26 aircraft...
...father took in the whole situation at a glance. (The words seemed to lift me out of my cozy little armchair right into another world). 'Don't worry' he said. 'We'll clean up this mess and find something else to eat. You've done something more valuable than cooking. Forget-me-nots are more important than food...