Word: softheartedness
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Today his paper (circ. 37,000) is the largest in the state, outside of Milwaukee; it makes its combative editor $25,000 to $40,000 a year. Evjue's readers, like his employes, know him for a headstrong, softhearted character who can't help pouring advice and vituperation...
Before long, softhearted Joe E. was so overcome with affection for "the kids" that he scarcely had a dry-eyed moment.
A chronicle of a Norwegian-American family in turn-of-the-century San Francisco, Mama is unfolded retrospectively (from a corner of the stage) by daughter Katrin, now a successful writer. The kitchen-for-parlor home life that Katrin looks back on is dominated by firm, frugal, warmhearted Mama (extremely...
Gallows built in sections in Detroit were shipped to the Milan (Mich.) penitentiary. The arrogant Stephan melted into whining hysteria. Hundreds of softhearted Americans and, reportedly, Supreme Court Justice Frank Murphy (who opposes capital punishment) appealed to the White House for clemency.
U.S. sportswriters, the most sentimental members of a notoriously softhearted craft, have blubbered over many a death before. Fortnight ago they had even wept a bit for Max Schmeling, till he turned out to be alive. But last week's outburst was an emotional flood the likes of which...