Word: softener
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...Nazi war machine expired, the U.S. heart seemed to soften. In February 1945, the U.S. met with other American republics in Mexico City to open the gate for U.N. Argentina was not invited. The Act of Chapultepec, however, pointed the way back into the fold. Argentina might regain the family bosom if she 1) agreed to a system of collective security in the Western Hemisphere, 2) wiped out Axis commercial influence and deported Axis spies, 3) declared war on the Axis...
...asking ICC for the boost, which all the railroads want, New York Central's Gustav Metzman also painted a dark picture. Said Metzman: even with the increase, the New York -Central will lose $18,652,000 next year, will have no carryback credits to soften the blow. Reason: the costs of wages and materials of rail roads, and all industry, have soared since war's end far beyond estimates...
...well as for 'the hymns that touch the heart'-and I am not talking about Good Night, Sweet Jesus. But the purpose of all these choirs. . . is deeper than merely to provide entertainment or an emotional experience. The real purpose is to prepare the listener and. . . to soften him up for the talks featured on The Catholic Hour and The Hour of Faith...
...Butternuts gave way at 665 Ibs., failed to soften appreciably after four months of coddling...
Shipping circles suspected that the growing paralysis of the port was part of the master plan to soften up the shipowners for the C.I.O. maritime unions' strike, set for June 15. Also unionists wanted to delay sailings so as to be ashore if & when their strike is called. "Flash strikes" on ships over petty grievances were becoming increasingly frequent...