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Word: true (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...further to establish the point that a federal anti-lynching law is necessary and that the state is incapable or unwilling to accept the responsibility of prosecuting lynchers . . . Every citizen who expects protection of himself and for his family should fear for his safety if this is the true climate of opinion in Mississippi...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: MISSISSIPPI: On Behalf of Lynch Law | 11/16/1959 | See Source »

...magazine also printed a rebuttal from one V. Reznikov, a waiter at the Hotel Sovietskaya. Pointing out that the pay was low (it is) and tips were "the only form of reward for extra efforts," Waiter Reznikov, a true member of his trade, went on to pay his respects to those whose tribute he accepts: "They don't even know how to sit at the table correctly. They think you should tie your napkin round your neck. Not all of them know that you should not prop your elbows on the table. Some come in without...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: RUSSIA: The Old Tribute | 11/16/1959 | See Source »

...Knoxville, the score was 14-13. Undefeated, untied No. 1-ranked Louisiana State University had just scored against Tennessee. One point was needed to tie, two to win. Like true champions, L.S.U. never hesitated: they gave All-America Halfback Billy Cannon the ball. "He's coming on the power play," shouted a Tennessee tackle, and a quarter of a ton of Tennessee flesh hit Cannon all at once, stopped him dead. That was the ball game. L.S.U. made twice as many first downs and three times as much yardage, but fumbles, pass interceptions, and Tennessee's alert defense...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Top Ten | 11/16/1959 | See Source »

...mailed copies of his prepared statement along with personal notes looking for sympathy. Wrote he to Critic Crosby: "I wanted you to have a copy of this complete from my own hand. It's not a pleasant story, but I tried to make it a true one at least. I'm sure I won't read anything you write so don't worry about that...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Show Business: Van Doren & Beyond | 11/16/1959 | See Source »

Cusins: What on earth is the true faith of an Armorer...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Money & Gunpowder | 11/16/1959 | See Source »

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