Word: steeplejack
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Green not only damaged Band instruments, but also fouled halyards on the Soldiers Field flagpole while attempting to hoist the Dartmouth flag. Carroll F. Getchell, Business Manager of the Harvard Athletic Association, described their action as "vandalism" and said that it was necessary to employ a steeplejack to restore the flagpole to working order...
Second Thoughts. In Cincinnati, Herschel Andrews, 22, on his way to the hospital after a 75-ft. plunge from a chimney scaffolding, was asked his occupation, replied. "Ex-steeplejack," was asked when he decided this, murmured. ''About halfway down...