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Word: soft (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Baltimore before 10,000 Young Democrats, the President confounded those who had predicted that until election day he would abandon attacks on business, would soft-pedal talk of new reforms. Said he of industry...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PRESIDENCY: Politics | 4/20/1936 | See Source »

...earth was Jesus Christ. Calmly accepting this announcement, Krishnamurti grew up under their tutelage, became head of their Order of the Star in the East. In 1929, however, he disappointed his disciples by renouncing the Godship they had imposed upon him. Still a practicing Theosophist seer who affects soft, open-collared shirts and flannel slacks, Krishnamurti, now nearing 40, has not lost his persuasive ways. Author Landau says he felt such personal pleasure at meeting Krishnamurti that he permanently lost all desire to smoke...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Men, Masters & Messiahs | 4/20/1936 | See Source »

Ballet Master Massine travels this year, as he did last, in a trailer attached to his powerful Lincoln car, keeps his own chef who feeds him Russian food. Massine made trouble in Los Angeles as a result of a soft-hearted moment in Vancouver where he adopted a stray dog gazing at him through a restaurant window. The creature became so devoted to Massine that he followed him on stage at a Los Angeles performance...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: Ballet's Harvest | 4/20/1936 | See Source »

Officials at University Hall had no sooner commenced the day's routine yesterday morning than they were pleasantly surprised by the arrival of a truck driver carrying a large crate of soft drinks. Upon investigation it was learned that this unexpected donation had been sent by Simoneau in return for favors previously conferred...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Soft Drink Tycoon Regales University Hall With Lime Rickeys, Grape Juice | 4/18/1936 | See Source »

Unsuccessful in his original quest, since the Roosevelt boys were not at home, the versatile soft-drink magnate left quietly with his bodyguard. Yesterday, as a result of his gratitude, lime rickey, grape juice, and other beverages flowed freely in University Hall...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Soft Drink Tycoon Regales University Hall With Lime Rickeys, Grape Juice | 4/18/1936 | See Source »

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