Word: dependability
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Dates: during 1940-1940
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...will his dependence upon these National Saviors outlast the coming political campaign? We may depend upon the President to work harmoniously with them until election day, for, with the country in its present temper in the matter of armament, if they should give up on the ground that they could not work with the President, his defeat would appear certain. But will he continue to depend upon them in case he is elected...
...cabled slyly: "There will be no more Brussels sprouts,"a phrase the censor freely passed. Such finagling is not often attempted. Radio newscasters usually talk straight, depend on inflection to convey shades of meaning...
...Japan will therefore face a very important situation, which will determine the success or otherwise of the New Order in East Asia. In dealing with this situation special efforts are necessary and much will depend on the alertness and ability of the Japanese Foreign Service...
...hour production schedule, with twelve-hour shifts, such as are being worked in France and Germany, and sounding off with gruff eloquence: "There is time for nothing now but an intense, concentrated effort of muscle, mind and will. . . . The peace and civilization of the whole world depend on the effort we make now to produce arms and win the war. . . . If we waste a minute at our desk or bench we sacrifice a life...
Fortunately, "Torrid Zone" doesn't have to depend upon her. Jimmie Cagney is in there demonstrating that he is probably the best all around swash-buckler in the flickers--that in spite of his five foot four or so. And there is also an amazingly good script. The dialogue moves swiftly, with every now and then a remark which actually bears repeating the next time you wish to appear as a hot fox. Most of the cracks attest to the increasing senility of the Hays Office: some of them are downright shocking...