Word: occurred
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...presence of huge magnetic fields in the sunspots results in their acting as howitzers to pour forth charged particles of matter into the interplanetary realm. If the earth is in the range of the howitzer, its atmosphere is the recipient of these particles, and, beyond doubt, electrical phenomena should occur there...
...look for the evidence of a terrestrial effect when a spot lies near the centre of the sun as seen from the earth. When this state of affairs is valid such terrestrial phenomena as auroral displays, magnetic storms, and effects on long distance radio reception should occur, for they depend upon the electrical conditions of the atmosphere; and indeed our expectations are fulfilled...
Thus lined up was a perfect example of a legal situation familiar in every state. Many a motorist has refused a ride to a hitch-hiker for fear of being liable for damages which might occur to him. Many another driver whose guests have been hurt has colluded with them to make the insurance company pay. Drivers with stricter codes of behavior have often been saddled by suits from erstwhile friends. Publicized more than most such cases be cause of the prominence of its participants, the final decision in the McCann-Hoffman suit last week illuminated the status and trend...
...greatest number of wads occur just under the edge of the seats. Certain seats show many more exhausted lumps than others, indicating occupancy by rabid chicle-chewers...
...success will be which can recruit the greatest number of supporters. Organizing new unions nearly always breeds serious strikes. Furthermore strikes are themselves the best means of recruiting union members. Ultimately, if the struggle goes on, jurisdictional strikes, apt to be the most obstinately incurable of all, must occur between industrial and craft unions. Then the man in Ed McGrady's shoes will be the most important U. S. umpire there...