Word: stringings
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Whatever may be the wartime shortcomings of the United Nations, whatever their lacks in unity or decision, the heroism of the soldiers of democracy is beyond cavil, a record that glows like an endless string of pearls. For they have made World War II a time of gallantry, sacrifice, incredible toughness; of comradeship among all fighters for freedom without regard to race. In their spirit, Democracy has proven that in one respect at least it cannot be found wanting...
Last week, the Mexican Government remembered Jaime Nuño, sent an army bomber (the first Mexican war plane to fly over U.S. soil in World War II) to fetch his remains from Buffalo. To the strains of a string quartet and a speech by Mayor Joseph J. Kelly, Composer Nuño's body was exhumed and started on its southward flight. In Mexico City a military guard of honor, 300 music conservatory students and a parade of thousands of school children waited to bear the coffin to Mexico's magnificent Monumento de la Revoluti...
Meryl Forst, second string back who fills in at tailback and wingback for Coach Tuss McLaughry, looked particularly good in the brief session. Frost will probably be sued for spot plays this afternoon...
...Crimson offense, unusually effective thus far, will be sparked by Captain Dick Gifford, all-New England forward, high-scoring shot specialist Thayer Drake, and speedy wing Eli Berman. Jim Apthrop, who has risen from the scrubs to cop a first-string position, and Jack Calhoun, who shares scoring honors with Drake, complete the first line...
Paul Perkins is still first string fullback, and George Hibbard appears to have taken over Stan Durwood's left tackle slot. If Comerford is not ready Saturday, Leo Flynn will probably start at tailback...