Word: pedaled
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...manifold vacuum, shifts the gears. If an optional automatic clutch is used, the shift occurs when the foot is raised from the accelerator. Thus in traffic the "electric hand" may be set at second speed before a shift is necessary, the shift being made later by depressing the clutch pedal or releasing the accelerator...
...Fayette was Nash's bid for the low-priced market last year but spring production was delayed and only 14,000 were sold. Featured this year are a sealed cooling system, wide (60-in.) rear tread, clutch-pedal starting, individual front-wheel springing optional on the special models...
...single left hand could compass a keyboard so quickly and completely, make the treble sound clear and strong while the bass poured out a seething undercurrent. Compared with most pianists, Paul Wittgenstein has a fairly small hand. His trick was to train it to lightning speed, to develop his pedal technique so that he could cover transitions gracefully and subtly, give a solid, two-handed effect...
...Lincoln. Here is Mr. Farley jumping off the Sinclair boat, there is Hiram Johnson tagging along with Him. Everywhere the fiery G. O. P. denouncing the Democrats' and handouts, to the voters, has seen its rally crowds going out to find the Democrats, and has had to soft-pedal. Perhaps no campaign has ever been so confused, so completely meaningless...
...dancing" should win many followers. Without the straining of muscles and gritting of teeth that is usually a characteristic of tap-dancers, Mr. Astaire whirls about the floor with apparently effortless grace. He also exhibits a surprisingly pleasing singing voice, which many people usually overlook in favor of his pedal activities...