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...give Benny and Don a break . . . and judge them five years from now. Those kids have something inside them that clicks with me and I'm determined to find out what it is and give them a boost...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Aug. 19, 1940 | 8/19/1940 | See Source »

Originally a publicity stunt to boost Hermosa Beach, California's Ironing Board Derby-said to be the world's longest aquaplane race-is sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Ironing Board Derby | 8/12/1940 | See Source »

...London the press stoutly helped boost the prestige of the new post. The businesslike Times pointed out that the governorship will become increasingly important (with the eventual disposition of the French West Indies yet to be decided and U. S. good will to be courted). The Daily Mail concentrated on the recreational facilities of the archipelago, described the Bahamas as "isles of pirate gold" and the playground of rich Americans...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: Playground Superintendents | 7/22/1940 | See Source »

Sirs: That was a great editorial boost you gave F. D. R. or was it? If he has a workable plan, the rest of us do not know it. And he will not have the same plan long...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Jul. 1, 1940 | 7/1/1940 | See Source »

smooth, seamless hull (in contrast to the overlapping plate hull of a riveted ship) will boost her scheduled 16½knot speed...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: SHIPBUILDING: Rivetless Ship | 6/17/1940 | See Source »

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