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Word: throughness (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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Off the train popped Joe Kennedy, face red as ever, to race through the echoing grand concourse of Washington's Union Station. His Mayfair chums would have been horrified, for it was breakfast time and spectacled Mr. Kennedy was still wearing last night's evening clothes.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PRESIDENCY: Smiling Sphinx | 12/18/1939 | See Source »

Tuesday, 2nd November, 1847-". . I have now passed through two-thirds of my Presidential term, and most heartily wish that the remaining third was over, for I am sincerely desirous to have the enjoyment of retirement in private life."

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Dec. 18, 1939 | 12/18/1939 | See Source »

> Authorized Federal Loan Administrator Jesse H. Jones to open a $10,000,000 credit for Finland through the Export-Import Bank and RFC. With this first material U. S. aid, the Finns may buy "agricultural surpluses and other civilian supplies."

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PRESIDENCY: Smiling Sphinx | 12/18/1939 | See Source »

American Farm Bureau Federation members heard Mr. Hull respectfully. But their applause was most sincere when he promised to drop the trade agreements if ever they provably hurt the U. S. farmer. Next day they meekly adopted a resolution supporting Mr. Hull. For, if they were not quite farsighted enough...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE CABINET: Barn Door | 12/18/1939 | See Source »

Despite the efforts of Buster Keaton and the Keystone Cops, who provide some uproarious sequences, "Hollywood Cavalcade" belongs to the great middle class. There is entirely too much of Don Ameche, and too little of Hollywood. No impression is created of the glitter town's lusty early years. In effect...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Moviegoer | 12/16/1939 | See Source »

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