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Word: sparks (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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...program was probably conducted with the loftiest ideals in the higher echelons. It was spark-plugged by General Marshall himself, and the men who ran the show in the Pentagon were of topflight ability. The I & E School at Washington and Lee University had the reputation of being one of the finest in the Army. I can vouch for the efficiency and evangelistic zeal of its faculty; for a month I was impressed with the importance of my military mission and imbued with a love for my fellow-soldiers. When I was handed my diploma...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Mail | 1/6/1947 | See Source »

...effect, the "report" asked all U.S. workers: What are you waiting for? In a way, they were waiting for something just like the Nathan report to spark their long-planned wage drive with "facts...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: LABOR: Round Two | 12/23/1946 | See Source »

Hartz, who was in charge of the popular Government 3 course during the summer is on leave of absence this term but will resume his teaching duties in the spring, taking over Government 6b. Besides this teaching program, Hartz who has been termed "the young spark in the Government department" by one of his former students, is also a Freshman advisor...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Philosophers to Hear Hartz Speech Today | 12/20/1946 | See Source »

Dunster House, coached by Saul Marlaschin, toppied Lowell as Dick Brunsman headed the attack with 12 counters. Dave Cameron racked up 11 markers to spark Leverett to a 29 to 14 triumph over Eliot while Dudley conquered Winthrop...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Intramural Hoopsters Begin League Action | 12/14/1946 | See Source »

...nourishment of traits that lead to maturity: "1) a desire to move, 2) a readiness and willingness to imitate, 3 ) an alert response to suggestion, 4) a reasonable amount of the love of power, 5) a strong leavening of curiosity, 6) a dash of childhood savagery, and 7) a spark of romancing...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Medicine: Mama's Boys | 11/25/1946 | See Source »

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