Word: patronizes
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Subject: Patron Saints...
Because of the religious connotations of projects designating St. Barbara as patron saint of artillery and St. Maurice as patron saint of infantry, addressees are directed to ensure a thorough understanding by subordinate commanders . . . [that] activities of this type or of a related nature will be limited to unofficial and voluntary participation by those interested...
...Patron Saint of TV-a lamp combined with a ceramic statue of St. Clare of Assisi. declared patroness of television last year by Pope Pius XII-"a welcome source of inspiration . . . just right for the top of your TV set." Price...
...Medal for Admen-bearing a bas-relief of St. Bernardino, and advertised in The New Yorker. "A new patron saint has been appointed! Henceforth St. Bernardino* of Siena will keep a special eye on advertisers, publicists and public relations experts . . . For anyone engaged in these professions, it's a perfect gift." Price...
...painter's patron offers to keep Gulley on a pension if only he will leave off the telephone calls. But the butler catches Gulley stealing a jade figurine from the patron's collection, so he is lucky to get out the kitchen door while the police are chasing round the parlor...