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Word: orders (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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Pondering motive as well as strategy, naval diplomats reasoned that the order 1) was not a peace gesture designed to back up the President's peace message last week (see p. 13) by moving the Battle Fleet 3,000 miles farther westward from Europe; 2) probably was a threat to Japan, should the time come for it to fall in with European war plans, and 3) certainly was a tangible reminder to Hitler & Mussolini that the U. S. has a potent force to be moved here or there at the President's command...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: ARMY & NAVY: She to the West | 4/24/1939 | See Source »

Grand Duke of Coshocton: "Now, John, no double-crossing. We've got to stick together in order to stay apart. If we let anyone bring us together we're sunk...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: POLITICAL NOTES: Gridirony | 4/24/1939 | See Source »

...soldier or a policeman. Indeed, due to the fact that Herr Himmler followed the romantic, mystical streak of Wotan-worship developed by old General Ludendorff, the SS has become the most elite and exotic body of cops the world has ever known. Defined as a "National Socialist soldierly order of Nordic men," the SS took many of their rules from the old Order of Teutonic Knights. Fundamental principles: loyalty, honor, courage. The SS cardinal virtue: blind obedience to orders...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: Secret Policeman | 4/24/1939 | See Source »

...working 55-Service Troops and Death's Head Brigade-are not only entrusted with keeping German order but with producing a great race of supermen for puny Herr Himmler. 55 marriages-the bride's physical qualifications and racial background are thoroughly investigated-were once surrounded with Druidic ceremonies to impress the young couple with the ancient background of their Teutonic destiny. 55 colonies for young married couples are made attractive breeding grounds. Smart Herr Himmler has made his police service not only a service but a cult...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: Secret Policeman | 4/24/1939 | See Source »

Polled by the Associated Press, these experts prophesied that the season would wind up with the teams in this order...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: April Folly | 4/24/1939 | See Source »

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