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Word: ranken (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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This plan, which if accepted would have led in time to a closed shop, was rejected in favor of immediate demands for a closed shop. The amendment, which was put forward by Mrs. Eva Ranken on behalf of the waitresses, received an overwhelming endorsement. Since University officials were known to be opposed to the closed shop, the original plan was reserved as a sugarcoated alternative...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A.F.L. DEMANDS CLOSED SHOP IN DINING HALLS | 1/13/1939 | See Source »

Veiled Prophet In St. Louis crowds stamped their feet to keep warm waiting for the 53rd appearance of the Veiled Prophet. Thoughtfully he emerged 15 min. ahead of time from the fastness of "Khorassan.'' a dingy car barn on Ranken Avenue. With him came forth 19 floats depicting scenes from the life of Washington, towed by caparisoned horses along the street car tracks...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Prophet, King, Queens | 10/17/1932 | See Source »

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