Word: par
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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There is no dispute about your appraisal ol Reisman, Goodman, Vallée and Casa Lomas. However, although it is true that the Dorsey Brothers have gone somewhat commercial, I still think they are on a par with Goodman. There is no use arguing about the eminent Duke Ellington. I do not agree with you about his greatness, but that's that...
Last autumn word went round among old-line Cook County Democrats that "there was danger of an explosion unless they raised a substantial amount to rescue Sweitzer." Forty thousand dollars was actually subscribed to bring the county's daily cash drawer up to par just before Clerk Sweitzer left office. But a real explosion took place when Sweitzer's successor asked for an audit of county funds. Biggest and most immediate deficiency was found in the fund into which delinquent taxes are paid. In the 24 years which Bob Sweitzer had been custodian of the fund, the audit...
...element, this time playing the role of a brilliant amateur detective who combines the qualities of fearlessness and absolute self-confidence with the ability to handle difficult situations in a manner both charming and graceful. Although it is debatable whether Miss Roger's characterization is on a par with that of Myrna Loy in "The Thin Man," it is certainly true that she maintains throughout a certain vigor and sprightliness which lend color to the plot development. At no point does the interest flag, and the complexity of the situation holds the audience in a continual suspense which is climaxed...
...that a man who is sick or under some other special disability because he was a soldier should certainly be assisted as such. But if a man is suffering from economic need because of the Depression, even though he is a veteran, he must be placed on a par with all of the other victims of the Depression...
...latest Ford balance sheet revealed that the Man of Dearborn and his son had quietly cut a stock melon during 1934. The old $100 par shares had been split 20-for-1 into 3,452,000 shares of $5 par value. Surplus & reserves at the year end stood...