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Word: shrimps (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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Jones and Maria have drawn up a chart for easy reference, using Maria's designations: White the married, who liked lamb and pork, but no shrimp; White the father of Cricket (Frank White III), who liked fruits, eggs, bacon and pastries; and White the criança (youngster), who refused milk and potatoes for fear of becoming White the fat. Now, when the name of Senhor White comes up, Maria goes to the kitchen, consults the chart and points out which one she means...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Letter From The Publisher, Jun. 30, 1952 | 6/30/1952 | See Source »

...Deadheads." Judge Kennon promised to cut taxes but maintain adequate services by more efficient operation and by chasing out the cronies of "Longism." His campaigners chanted a song to the tune of Shrimp Boats. Sample line: "Kennon will win; he's gonna mop up the deadheads that are ruining our state...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: LOUISIANA: A Dynasty Ends | 3/3/1952 | See Source »

...Fifteen workers in CCC's Dallas office took gifts from private companies ranging from "boxes of fruit and shrimp, raincoats, Stetson hats and Mexican belts with silver buckles to $100 gift certificates and trips to expensive dude ranches and fishing resorts...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business & Finance: Grain Scandals (Cont'd) | 2/11/1952 | See Source »

...Shrimp Boats (Jo Stafford; Columbia). A folk song about Louisiana fishermen's wives awaiting the tide, the shrimp catch and their husbands, so they can all have a party. Jo Stafford gives it atmosphere and bounce...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: New Pop Records, Nov. 26, 1951 | 11/26/1951 | See Source »

...Shrimp Girl...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: NATIONAL AFFAIRS,WAR IN ASIA,INTERNATIONAL & FOREIGN,PEOPLE,OTHER EVENTS: The President & Congress | 10/29/1951 | See Source »

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