Word: nods
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...leaders were happy to accept Ridgway. Gruenther himself had once said he was too introverted for so extroversive a job as supreme commander. In his brilliant 33-year Army career, he has never held a major field command. In the Pentagon and the White House, the nod went to General Ridgway. General Gruenther will stay on in Europe as Ridgway's chief of staff. "I have every confidence," said President Truman, "that Generals Ridgway and Gruenther will make an outstanding team...
...After the dog had been rescued, Hart and Schenck noticed that Berlin was the only guest not present, and exchanged meaningful glances. Later that morning, when he arrived at the breakfast table, they looked at him inquiringly. "Yes, the same old story," Berlin said with a mournful nod. "Took three Nembutals last night and didn't catch a wink...
Randy Harrison holds the third slot, and Neddie Bliss, brother of Bill Bliss, varsity hockey and crew star, goes at number two. AI Dann gets the nod for the bow seat, while John Pratt, a Groton man, will...
...work; this was almost erased in the second half showing Saturday. Outstanding attack-man Tom Whedon, who scored three goals and gained three assists against Tabor, will start the game along with Jim Dorsey and John Taylor. Bill Cormack, Tom Crump, and Rip Muse will probably get the defense nod. Dick Simmons will play in the nets but Pickett said that Simmons would probably share goalie duties with Steve Denhartog, starting net tender in the first two games of this season. The midfields will probably remain the same with Tim Anderson, Pete Palchas, and Ed Brown...
...them how to play golf in one easy lesson. "There's not much to playing this game," he lies genially. After spieling off a few tips about grip and stance, he belts out a few balls. "See how easy it is?" he asks finally, and all the onlookers nod. Then, after playing an exhibition match against local pros, he takes a bow, signs some autographs and departs. His fee for the afternoon's work is a flat...