Word: problem
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...This bill is a very important step toward a solution to the dollar-shortage problem, the sterling problem and the continuation of our own prosperity," declared Georgia's studious Walter George. "If we do not make every effort to [maintain export trade], we might as well abandon the Marshall Plan and stop wasting our money." After seven days of debate, the Senate was facing a vote on extension of the reciprocal-trade program...
...Good evening. I don't think I need tell you that I've just got back from the United States, where I have spent the last fortnight with the Foreign Secretary trying to work out, with our Canadian and American friends, some solution to a very serious problem...
...hour goes to the mail, the second to reviewing the pile of cables decoded during the night. His first conference is with Minister Sir Frederick Hoyer Millar, a veteran of 26 years in Britain's Foreign Service and the Ambassador's alter ego. The morning's problem may be anything from London's attitude on the Austrian peace treaty to an analysis of how to soothe ruffled U.S. feelings over the Anglo-Argentine trade treaty. Tactics are studied: Is the issue crucial enough for a personal visit by Franks to Acheson-or will more be gained...
Back at his study at 2:30, Franks may find an official from one of his 20-odd consular offices waiting to report. The procession continues through the afternoon. As his day's work ends, Lady Franks may come in with a hostess problem: Would champagne for the visiting British bishops be too ostentatious? Sir Oliver thinks...
After Japan's surrender, General Tanaka decided to do something about this cultural problem. Japan's streets were crawling with a new three-wheel pedicab which had largely displaced the old, coolie-pulled jinrikisha.* These provided the driver with pedals to push with, but they still left him boorishly up front. Visionary Tanaka decided to give his country a more cultured conveyance. He took his savings and ordered a tricycle pedicab built, with the driver's seat in the rear. Then he hired himself out as a ricksha...