Word: obeys
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...swear to be loyal and obedient to the Leader of the German Realm and People, Adolf Hitler; to exert my powers for the welfare of the German people; to obey the laws conscientiously; to fulfill my duties impartially and with justice to all men; so help...
...most polished duelling-ground manners, proposed that the Wartime industrial peace agreement be revived, "challenged" the A. F. of L. "to bring forth a similar acceptance." Viewing the proposition with the deepest suspicion, President Green branded the proposal a "subterfuge," snapped: "Let them first publicly announce that they will obey the decisions of constituted authorities as the President suggested. . . . They can issue no challenge to Labor?they can make no protests...
Last August, President Roosevelt ordered the cotton garment industry to down working hours from 40 to 36 per week, up wages 10%, beginning Oct. 1. Protesting that they could not afford the change, manufacturers hotly threatened to shut down rather than obey what amounted to a unique White House command. Last week, with the order's effective date only four days off, shirtmakers announced definite plans to shut down, throw out 25,000 workers, whereas 50,000 cotton garment workers were primed to strike to enforce the President's order. But President Roosevelt was not yet ready...
...drinking or chewing. II-1, Clothes should be kept clean and in good order. II-2, Also well buttoned. II-9, All clothes should be made with native materials. III-9, Keep the lavatory clean. IV-12, Refrain from making big noises while on a train or steamer. V5, Obey orders of your superiors. V6, Have a plan before working. VII-6, Don't read indecent books and don't look at indecent pictures...
...Ferry, Idaho (pop. 1,414), last week was E. W. Nestak. He had been charging his fellow townsmen 9¢ a loaf for fine unsliced white bread when an order came from the NRA Bakery Code Administrator to boost his price to 10¢. Honest Baker Nestak thought it best to obey but he also wrote to his senior U. S. Senator to ask if the order was legal and binding...