Word: somewhat
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...sisters have been named Block Island Forties. They are centerboarders, wider than most ocean racers, and with a unique rounded stem. In the closemouthed tradition of naval architects, Tripp will say only that his design "follows my ideas in relation to resistance and lateral plane, ideas which are somewhat different from some my competitors hold." Lawyer Lorenzen is a little more specific. "It's quite a trick to get a boat with tremendous stability and not too much underbody," he says. "Bill draws his lines very tight. His lines at the forward section are very fine. This helps particularly...
...Most of the decline (down to 117,050 units, v. 119,678 the week before) was caused by parts shortages, but production is expected to rise again this week. American Motors, still working a six-day week, kept producing and selling Ramblers apace. ¶ Steel production, though somewhat behind the forecasts, set a 19-month high with 76.9% of rated capacity and 2,178,000 tons' actual production. This week's schedule: a jump to 79.7% and the best level since the boom-time days back in April...
This means that a run to New York, for example, could be managed for as little as $8 per passenger. Since there is a minimum rental charge on the planes, flights to points nearer home will be somewhat less money-saving. Nonetheless, club members have high hopes of exploiting the weekend rush to women's colleges such as Smith and Mt. Holyoke...
...results of the discussion were somewhat inconclusive, but sympathy was extended to young and poor collectors, whose synonymity was suggested by the moderator, Theodore L. Feininger. After a brief question period, the guests repaired to the galleries for wine, cookies...
...candidates, and instruction according to individual needs. The degree of instruction varies: some candidates cannot print a picture when they start their competition; others begin with special pointers on the finer points of lighting and composition. And, of course, the length of an individual's competition varies somewhat according to the ability he has when he starts...