Word: tripping
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...trip nowhere had more influence than on George VI himself. Two years ago he took on his job at a few hours' notice, having expected to play a quiet younger brother role to Brother Edward all his life. Pressmen who followed him around the long loop from Quebec to Halifax were struck by the added poise and self-confidence that George drew from the ordeal. Filled with new pride in their King & Queen, Britons were preparing to give them a monster welcome-with millions lining the railroad right-of-way to London -calculated to top anything the Yankees...
...Throughout their U. S. trip, the King & Queen talked daily by telephone with their two small daughters in England...
Working with Dr. Alexis Carrel on the mechanical heart (a job which he now regards as completed), Lindbergh found time for many a flying trip, to India, Russia, Germany. For three years he enjoyed peace...
...speedboat bore down on the distressed craft, the conning tower was roped and the sub towed ashore. This week Inventor Connett plans a submerged trip from Chicago to Michigan City or Waukegan...
...Minton commits suicide. For his main story he leaves tormented Anne teetering on the ledge while he draws several characters from the mob below. Anne's suicide is pictured as less a tragedy than a blessing. Because of her example the wife of an unemployed worker cancels her trip to an abortionist (her husband has found a job when she gets home). A philandering playboy makes amends to his future fifth wife, thus saving her from suicide. An ambitious chorus girl consents to marry an amateur philosopher, retire to the simple life in a small town in Oregon...