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Just before the verdict was read, sharp-nosed Rear Admiral Shigematsu Sakaibara, who had ordered the mass murder, had a request to make of the court. He asked "that the people who planned and carried out the dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan should be regarded in the same...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: WAR CRIMES: Retribution | 1/7/1946 | See Source »

¶ Air Marshal Lord Portal, 52, long-nosed deep-voiced Chief of Air Staff who planned the air victory over Germany.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: GREAT BRITAIN: For Services Rendered | 1/7/1946 | See Source »

Mrs. Mortimer, sister of Mrs. Vincent Astor and Mrs. John Hay Whitney (ex-Mrs. Jimmy Roosevelt), again nosed out Mrs. Byron Foy, who sat firmly in second place, followed by Mrs. Millicent Rogers. Notable absence: Mrs. William Rhinelander Stewart, last year's third. Notable presence: Valentina, dress designer. The...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: People, Jan. 7, 1946 | 1/7/1946 | See Source »

When Frank Krayer, Julio Vielman, anl Bob Snow nosed out the Brown medley relay entry by a touch, it was a portent of things to come. By even less of a split second, Jerry Gorman nosed out Brown's Phil Carson in the 220 free-style, with Ted Norris of...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Swimmers Topple Bruins In 52-20 Upset Opener | 12/18/1945 | See Source »

When it was over, the guest of honor, a fat, button-nosed oldster who is regarded by his cronies as the spit & image of Jiggs, hustled back to work. George McManus was a little worried at taking two hours for lunch, even if Mr. Hearst was paying the bill.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Press: Gag a Day | 12/10/1945 | See Source »

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