Word: wishfulness
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...wish some of those bigoted persons who are the spokesmen for the unfortunate people of the Southern states would spend a week in this Army hospital. It would be a valuable lesson for them...
Upon my departure from the Eighth Air Force I wish to thank you and your organization for your great help. The morale of our hard-fighting officers and men has been encouraged and supported by the fact that you, through your publications, have told their kinsmen and acquaintances at home about their superior performance in battle...
...wish I had more faith in the new world to come after this war is won. When I was born, Dad was in the Army. When he was born, both his father and grandfather were in the Confederate Army. When my baby boy was born, I was in the Army. When his son is born, will he also be in the Army...
...segments, the weekly has been the voice of the New Dealish group, which calls itself the Social Democratic Federation. Social Democrats combine the pragmatism of Philosopher John Dewey (a frequent New Leader contributor) with, as their name implies, a desire for "democratic socialism." They are pro-trade union and wish there were more union leaders like the garment workers' David Dubinsky. Beyond that they disagree among themselves on pros & cons...
Also each contestant should bring two soft lead pencils and a good eraser. Students must declare which service they wish to enter before taking the test, it being understood that taking the test does not constitute enlistment in the armed forces nor does it oblige the entrant...