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Professor Fay insisted on "prompt, severe, fair, and just trials" as having an excellent psychological effect on the Germans, who will then see that crimes of this sort will not be tolerated...
...arms, the struggling local wrote letters to the school board, demanding a prompt hearing. But the chances were that the case would end like many another...
Reaction to the rotation plan was prompt. Jews denounced it as "unjust, unfeasible." Arabs called a general strike...
...citation continued: "During initial assault phases Lt. Seaman efficiently co-ordinated action of his command with those of Naval Combat Demolition Units, Pontoon Causeway Units, and the off-shore traffic control unit to provide for the prompt clearing, organization and efficient operation of his beach areas . . . (Lt. Seaman) contributed materially to the success of the invasion and to proper maintenance of the Allied Armies in Southern France...
...extra lining, then, with thin-lipped determination, her dress. The vendeuse clucked her admiration of such courage. Deftly she inserted Madame into the model of the new gown. Expertly she arranged mirrors so that Madame could have a comprehensive look before grabbing her coat again. These were days for prompt decisions. Madame would take the gown? Bien...