Word: peanut
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...wanting and the big quizmasters have found subpoena servers waiting, neither the clerk with the photographic memory nor the student with the encyclopedic mind has much of a chance to turn a fast TV dollar. Almost the only quizzes left are the small-payoff contests that the trade calls "peanut" shows. But this week, after four months on the air, Air Force Lieut. James Astrue will have proved that, given time, tenacity, and a modest amount of information, a man can still amass an astonishing amount of peanuts...
...Horne emphasized, "Of course this bomb was a peanut compared to today's hydrogen bombs, and because it was exploded 2000 feet above the ground its permanent radioactivity was relatively small." He added, "Ever since I saw the ruins of Nagasaki I have been convinced that the only answer to the bomb is a United Nations which can settle disputes by law and which has a police force to back up its decisions...
...eating patterns as little as possible. They did this by: 1) eliminating most of the saturated fat from the diet by cutting out fatty meats, butter, whole milk, cream, most cheeses, egg yolks, oleomargarine, hydrogenated shortenings, coconut and cocoa products; 2) adding cottonseed oil (though soybean, corn or peanut oil would have done as well) to make up the fat deficit...
...know," said Sebbie, tugging at Vag's sleeve. "If I had the money I'd buy me a hot dog now." Vag sneered and steeled himself against the good-humored salesmanship of a nearby vendor. He now felt not only perverted but cheap, and when a peanut salesman came by, Vag eagerly bought a small bag to share with with Sebbie. Bits of shells were blown all over Vag's flannels, but the peace of mind was worth...
...Mexico: An outside hope to hang on to his seat, three-time Republican Governor Edwin L. Mechem, 46, fell before Democrat John Burroughs, 51, a peanut processor from Portales...