Word: signalling
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...squeaky radio signal which drowns out undesired broadcasts...
Though a majority of the Class may have felt themselves the unhappy victims of the traditional sophomore slump, Messrs. French, Putnam, and Robinson distinguished themselves under Horween's guidance. French made a number to touchdowns which were well received, and Putnam's signal calling was a key to the team's early season wins over Tufts and Dartmouth...
...Everything Is O.K." Wood picked up their equipment, dug a flat ledge and pitched the tent. With Viereck's help, he dragged Argus to shelter and then tramped out a signal in the snow: HELP BROKEN...
This economic muscle-flexing in Britain and West Germany was no signal that the two countries' economic troubles are over. British businessmen can borrow money at rates considered normal, i.e., about 4% or 5%. But in West Germany the demand for reconstruction capital still so far outruns the supply that business must frequently pay as much as 8% or 10% in interest. Moreover, both countries still need U.S. economic help to keep their books in balance. But in view of dwindling U.S. aid, international bankers took heart last week at the growing signs of British and West German strength...
...never think of a pun until they are driving home after the party. The fact is that punsters have gone underground-at least as far as polite literature is concerned. Among the U.S. writers, there must be a vast reservoir of pent-up puns, just waiting for the signal to burst out into the open. That heady day may be at hand...