Word: turning
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...automobile was Inventor Francis P. Houdina's American Wonder, controlled by radio waves sent from a following car. Two sets of waves were used, caught by antennae on the Wonder's tonneau, introduced to circuit-breakers operating small electric motors, which in turn operated steering wheel, clutch, brake, gears, horn...
...dazed by neither the slimness nor the prestige of Johnston. He played a steady, stubborn game; Johnston drove out, netted and, though twice within a point of victory, was beaten 7-9, 6-0, 7-5. (Dr. King was eliminated later by Cranston Holman, who yielded in turn to James O. Anderson in the semi-finals...
...situation is that if the Northwestern roads were given high enough rates to enable the St. Paul to live, its rival roads would prosper too much to suit local shippers, Washington politicians and others. The "Potter plan" solution is to give a moderate rate increase only, and turn over to St. Paul most of the profits coming thereby to its rival roads. The St. Paul wants a rate increase on any terms that promise its own solvency. Shippers growl at much higher rates. These interests are well cared for by the plan. But the rival roads do not enjoy being...
...commodity prices are in general firm or else rising, business activity increases. If affairs follow precedent, the fall should see larger advances of credit for commercial purposes, increased output, a stronger general price level and higher interest rates. The latter, together with a scarcer supply of credit, will presumably turn the stockmarket...
Ever since 1917, the Company as well as its policyholders have desired to acquire all the stock, and in that year General du Pont agreed to turn over his stock to trustees. In February, 1918, all but 23 shares were obtained, trusteed and a "plan of mutualization" was practically accomplished...