Word: travelling
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...first, it looked as if the only way to get to Suchow was on foot. The Communists had cut the railroad line; no civilian airlines were operating; automobile travel was out; the National Defense Ministry had told correspondents to wait awhile. Gruin looked out of the office window and got his cue. Across the street lived affable, English-speaking General Chou Chih-jou, commander in chief of the Chinese air force. Gruin sent a note to the General, who was lunching at home, asking for an airlift for his men. Ten minutes later the General phoned to ask if they...
Crimson debaters travel to Philadelphia today for a two-day series of four debater, all on the topic: "Resolved, That the federal government should adopt a policy of equalizing educational opportunity in tax supported schools by means of annual grants...
...rest of the week won't be as easy for Jack Barnaby's team. Today they travel to Providence to take on a strong Agwam Hunt Club team in a Metropolitan League game. While the result won't affect their intercollegiate standings, it will help them get in shape for their toughest match of the season at Williams next Saturday...
Though she was obviously tired (she dislikes air travel, complained that her eardrums "were about to burst"), she talked with animation. At one point she remarked: "Today is my wedding day." Her hostess said, "Is that so? We'll have to have a celebration." Said Madame Chiang: "Just being here is my celebration...
...spacious liar and accomplished charlatan rejuvenates an old folks' home. A 47-year-old hobo, Oliver Erwenter (José Ferrer) poses as a superbly virile codger of 77 and passes out to the men folk a magical aphrodisiac (actually, small bread pellets). He tells lordly yarns of foreign travel and female conquest; makes flamboyant love to a young lady employed at the home; and with a bit of help, swipes the equipment and supplies for a rousing charity bazaar. Though the truth about him gradually leaks out and he himself at last goes away, his rosy swindle continues...