Word: slipping
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Even before the strike, overall steel profits had begun to slip. Though U.S. Steel's third-quarter profits were up 13% from a year ago and Bethlehem's up 1.9%, Allegheny Ludlum was in the red, Republic and Inland's nets were off 23%, Jones & Laughlin's 44%, and ten other companies showed corresponding decreases. Nearly all the oil companies were down and many another industry showed a turndown when compared with 1948's third quarter, an alltime record...
Committee members and house captains will slip signup blanks under every door in the University this afternoon and will place deposit boxes for them in all dining halls tonight. Solicitors will also canvass tomorrow afternoon...
This year, the committee will mail a stamped, return-address envelope with a permission slip and a Letter of Explanation to the parents of all those under 21 who have indicated a desire to donate...
This is a good excuse for Columbia to slip in some of the better parts of the original picture, including famous Jolson songs-like "Mammy" and "Swanee...
Last week, in the loft, the Cohens auctioned off all their winnings except a Nash automobile, a $900 television set, a few pieces of jewelry and a $1,000 merchandise slip from Saks Fifth Avenue. They saw a $1,700 diamond wristwatch go for $550, a $1,000 tile bathroom for $430, a $900 home workshop for $410. When the auctioneer's gavel fell for the last time, the Cohens had taken in about $4,000 in cash from their $28,000 windfall. After lawyer bills, warehouse rentals, auctioneer's commission, taxes and Mrs. Cohen's five...