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Word: want (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...give the Philippines independence in 1946 be reconsidered. The proposal had been applauded by Philippine President Manuel Quezon, who, in his public utterances at least, has heretofore been advocating independence not in 1946, but earlier. At the White House Colonel McNutt enlarged on his thesis that "if the Filipinos want it, an indefinite extension of American sovereignty" would be advantageous. The President, said Colonel McNutt, was favorably impressed...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PRESIDENCY: The Roosevelt Week: Mar. 28, 1938 | 3/28/1938 | See Source »

...used every maneuver known to aviation," reported Duelist Dickinson. "Although I am disgusted with many of the criminal acts of the Fascist Governments, I want to salute young Mussolini. He is not only a gentleman but a very good fighter." The duel lasted as long as the aviators' ammunition held out (22 minutes) and afterward, unscathed Duelist Dickinson & friends counted 326 bullet holes in his plane. He received word that Duelist Mussolini had sustained a flesh wound...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: WAR IN SPAIN: Duel | 3/28/1938 | See Source »

...Want To Die. Famed correspondents with the Leftists, such as New York Timesman Herbert L. Matthews, who have kept cabling during the 20 months of the civil war that bombs only temper the morale of the people and spur them to greater resistance, last week reported new facts...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: Barcelona Horrors | 3/28/1938 | See Source »

...Haven't you any other types of Radcliffe girls for our survey?" was the CRIMSON's query. The last vestige of the cross-section wearily stuffed 3 large books into an old burlap bag. "Listen, you," she said bitterly. "If there's anything you want, just go in to the maid, tell her what appeals to you, and she'll ring for it. Good-bye now, I've got to go see a mummy unwrapped...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Spring Inspiring to Radcliffe, Means Bock Beer to Wellesley | 3/24/1938 | See Source »

...hour exam is merely a hindrance to the Senior who is trying to correlate his four years' work. The University does not want to tolerate any decrease in academic discipline represented by its degrees. But because fifteen courses are required for graduation, there is no reason to believe that fifteen letter grades should be recorded after the name of every graduate. In this land of cut-throat competition Harvard maintains its supremacy by turning out "certified" graduates. And the General Examination alone can serve its purpose well enough without the help of smaller tests...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SENIORS ON THE LOOSE | 3/23/1938 | See Source »

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