Word: reference
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...House is honored today by having one of the big men of the country in attendance," declared Representative Thomas L. Blanton, provocative son of Abilene, Tex. The House listened attentively. "I refer," pursued the Congressman eloquently, "to Mr. Will Rogers, who is seated in yonder gallery." Congressional eyes were raised in unison. There was a hushed silence. Mr. Rogers, who was without his lariat, blushed furiously. Then a storm of applause burst from the legislators. Mr. Rogers bowed modestly...
...Premier replied: "I would refer to the speech delivered by President Coolidge on April 22 in which he was reported to have stated that it appeared impracticable, under the present conditions, to attempt any further limitations of armaments...
...first two questions refer to Section 243 of the Revised Statutes which forbids a Secretary of the Treasury to do either of the things mentioned. Section 3168 referred to in the last question, forbids an Internal Revenue officer to be interested in the manufacture of tobacco, distilled spirits or fermented liquors. Infraction of the first section (above) carries a penalty of $3,000 and disbarment from office; the second, a penalty...
Hirohito, Prince Regent of Japan, celebrated his marriage to the Princess Nagako (TIME, Feb. 4) by starting a mustache. Court circles politely refer to it as the Regent's mustache, but so far it consists of only a few silky hairs. Their intense blackness makes them almost visible and the imperial barber is eager for the moment when there will be sufficient foundation for an application...
...seeing no land for 450 miles. They broke the speed record for the trip, covering 575 miles in 3 hours 45 minutes in their De Haviland plane. But their real object was to test two new devices for blind flight, which-allowing pilots to keep their course without reference to land marks -will permit them to fly high above such storms as caused Pearson's death. One device is a lateral level indicator., showing whether the plane is flying on a level keel or not, even when there is no horizon or land to refer to. A pendulum...