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Word: pleasingness (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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The awarding of the Langmuir prize for research to Dr. Oscar K. Rice, Instructor in chemistry, is an eminently fitting recognition of his work in machanics and in the application of physics to chemistry. He has already secured a high place among scholars in his department, and his pleasing personality...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE LANGMUIR AWARD | 4/1/1932 | See Source »

Fuad, a British puppet, knows that Don Alfonso's wife (who was not reported with him last week) is in her own right a British Princess. In ordering "royal honors" for Alfonso, Puppet Fuad perhaps thought he was being smart, pleasing the British.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: SPAIN: This is Comic! | 3/14/1932 | See Source »

The supporting cast, however, does a highly creditable job. Russell Hicks, and Judge Brack, is a very grand and pleasing man of the world, whose pursuit of fair women he makes seem a splendid avocation. The professor, Dallas Anderson, and his aunt, Miss Doris Rich do first rate acting to...

Author: By D. R., | Title: "HEDDA GABBLER" | 3/9/1932 | See Source »

Perhaps it is because the faces of the players are unfamiliar that they appear far more natural and genuine than our native casts; the novelty is pleasing, at any rate. The title is not quite right, but it should not mislead anyone. "Sunshine Susie" is always entertaining, and full of...

Author: By R. N. C. jr., | Title: Cinema -:- THE CRIMSON PLAYGOER -:- Drama | 3/8/1932 | See Source »

(3 of 3) was transferred to Manila. Mr. Beverley stepped up into his job. Last week he stepped up to the top of the insular Government with the transfer of Theodore Roosevelt to the Philippines as Governor General. A competent administrator, Governor Beverley speaks Spanish like a native, plays with...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PRESIDENCY: Action | 2/1/1932 | See Source »

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