Word: steps
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...raising the heel of the backward supporting leg shove or propel the trunk weight into the forward leg. This raising of the heel of the back leg to propel the weight of the trunk forward into space, until it rests over the advanced foot, is known as the propulsive step...
...second method by which the trunk weight can be transferred until it rests over the forward foot, is called the suction step. This suction step, which starts from the same straight foot-forward position, is not the work of the backward leg, but makes the transference of the weight the task of the front leg. The forepart or ball, of the forward foot (heel raised) must be implanted upon the floor, and must 'grip' the floor so firmly that the forward leg is able, by means of this firm 'grip,' to draw the trunk forward...
...Mensendieck prefers the pawing step, because it "strengthens the legs, improves their shape and has a permanently beneficial effect on the arches," compels full extension of the knees, keeps the groin taut, and "being measured and controlled, is the flowing and beautiful step." Last week meticulous Dr. Mensendieck, 60, wearied from compiling her new manual of functional postures, shunning the kudos she expected its publication will bring upon her, rusticated in southern France. She lives alone. Once she had a husband, who died shortly after their marriage. As close-mouthed about her personal life as she is loquacious about...
There has been considerable agitation to make baseball a major sport recently, and the Student Council at a meeting last Wednesday recommended such a step...
...year (a maximum of $30 a year) and the tax will increase gradually until each pays 3% in 1948. Under the railroad pension plan each would pay 2½% on every salary up to $300 a month (a maximum of $90 a year) and the tax will step up gradually to 31% each in 1949. But this increased cost would be amply offset by increased benefits...