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...claws the air and rips out a wailing snarl at nothing. Just before dawn they are awakened by the heartbroken sobbing of a woman, whom they cannot locate. And when they make friends with Stella (pretty newcomer Gail Russell), granddaughter of the man they bought the house from, candleflames wither, an odor of mimosa pervades the room, the young girl rushes out and is barely prevented from diving off a cliff. She cannot explain why. The answer, as Stella and the Fitzgeralds discover when they stage a seance, is that they are caught in the spectral cross fire...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The New Pictures, Feb. 21, 1944 | 2/21/1944 | See Source »

Kwajalein is only one of several Marshall strongholds. But Kwajalein is in the heart of the group. Some of the other islands can be left to wither. Submarines and aircraft can choke them off and pin them down, render them useless to the enemy and no longer a threat. If it is necessary, U.S. troops can clean out enemy garrisons. Wake to the north and Nauru to the south will also have to be taken or knocked useless by air power...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: World Battlefronts: War Against Geography | 2/14/1944 | See Source »

...prongs which the Japanese had thrust into the breast of China began to wither and recede. China's heart still beat.The Jap appeared to be frustrated...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: World Battlefronts: BATTLE OF CHINA: Strain Showing? | 8/31/1942 | See Source »

...story that can be completely made or broken by the cast, and here the Cambridge Players are the makers of an enjoyable production. Cobra Wither spoon as guest star and leading lady takes her part in easy and capable stride, that puts and audience at case and draws the best out of the supporting cast. Jack Sheehan, Allan Tower, Louise Kanasireff, and actor-director Robert Perry match her with professional experience and smoothness. Also, there is the usual and pleasant sprinkling of handsome young actors and beautiful young actresses that have come to be a welcome characteristic of the summer...

Author: By R. A., | Title: PLAYGOER | 5/12/1942 | See Source »

Despite his 20 years in Paris, the Sparrow knew only one word of French-ici-but with it he could make any want known, get out of any jam. His personal freedom challenged, he would draw himself up to his full 5 ft. 2 in., wither authority with: "Where do you get that stuff...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Press: Dead Sparrow | 6/23/1941 | See Source »

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