Word: sew
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...does not blame the U.S. for Cuba's swing toward Communism. "No U.S. policy could have changed what has happened in Cuba," he insisted. Cubans who come to this country to seek aid "practically had to sew up their pockets to keep the U.S. from putting checks in them." But Castro refused all government aid, insisting that he would take money only from private U.S. banks--because he was certain no private bank would risk economic support to the revolutionaries, Ray maintained...
...haired cinemactress and fashion model: Pierre de la Salle, 33, French journalist-playboy; after six years of marriage, one child; in Paris; on grounds of incompatibility. Said Suzy before the couple separated last year: "I've been told I can't cook, I can't sew, and I'm not fit to be a wife . . . It's O.K.; I'm playing along with the game, and when the right moment comes I'll let him have it right between the eyes...
...great China (pronounced Chee-nah) model fashion's new couture-inspired designs that you can sew yourself," cried the six-column newspaper ad for Macy's 1961 Spring Fabric Fashion Show. "Whether or not," continued the pitch, "you're an aficionado who adores China's rhythmical stroll along fashion's illustrious runways, you must come see her . . ." What made the invitation ir resistible was the accompanying portrait of "the great China," a model of ex quisitely earthy elegance - who makes her own clothes. Born in Shanghai of a Portuguese father and a Siamese mother, China...
...nine events, the trailing Midshipmen had to take the first two places in the 200 breaststroke to come within winning distance in the final 400 freestyle relay. But Crimson sophomore John Pringle sprinted to an unexpected and close second in the breaststroke behind Navy record smasher Don Griffin to sew the meet up before 1,500 screaming fans...
...worst victims are subject to terrifying sensations. Their arms and legs, like reflections in an amusement park's crazy mirror, seem to change size and shape continually. The ground rolls like an ocean swell. The simplest tasks become all but impossible. Victims are unable to sew without making their hand a pin cushion, to peel a potato without cutting it in half, to crack an egg without smashing it. The ears ring...