Word: requested
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...employment had been renewed and a long period of prosperity had begun. . . . My first meeting with Warren Harding was during the War. Late one evening the then Senator came to my office. When he was announced, there flashed into my mind the thought that here was some complaint or request. . . . Instead the Senator said simply: 'I've not come to get anything. I just want you to know that if you wish the help of a friend, telephone me what you want. I am there to serve and to help.' That statement was typical...
...executive order last week President Hoover opened confidential income tax returns of the U. S. to officials of States with local income tax laws. Purpose: to help States catch evaders of local levies. No one below a governor could request the inspection privilege...
Last week, when she was preparing to go to the ranch of friend Rex Bell for further recuperation. Executive Schulberg announced that Clara Bow's contract with Paramount, running till next October, had been cancelled at her request. Said he: "This ends a long and successful . . . affiliation. . . . We are all anxious to see you emerge as the greatest and most popular actress...
...important meeting in town within half an hour. He stopped the first car which came along, headed cityward. It was driven by a lady in helmet and goggles, quite like the dozen or more other Belgrade ladies who drive their own cars, but when the general had stated his request and the lady said "get in" he was horrified to recognize the Queen's voice. Embarrassed attempts to excuse himself were unavailing. "If you need to get to Belgrade, I'll take you," said Her Majesty, insisted upon knowing his address, delivered him at the door...
...Neither my Government nor the Foreign Office had any part in the decision taken by the Arctic Council. Its uncalled for interference in Norway's foreign politics has made difficult the Government's efforts to watch over Norway's interest in East Greenland. I have requested the Arctic Council to issue no more statements to the press, except upon the request of the Government...