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Word: neatly (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1950
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...door, six carnation-wearing salesmen handed out free chances on a television set, plus a crisp sales chat--Smarter, Safer, Greater in Value, one-third down and 15 months to pay, and look at that chrome. As Pesky and Harris and the salesmen moved among the crowd wearing neat name-plates and dispensing raffle tickets the affair took on the conviviality of a bargain basement. And bargains there were, judging from numerous dark nods toward Porter Square's used car lot across the street. When trading closed for the day, only one of the new cars remained unsold and there...

Author: By Robert Sobel, | Title: CABBAGES & KINGS | 12/14/1950 | See Source »

...Dick Mortimer gained a late fall to win the decision, and Chick Chandler, Phil Waring, and Gene Booker all pinned. Chandler, the 167-pound man, and Oakleigh Thorne, who started the match with a pin, were particularly impressive. They won their bouts in the second period, Chandler employing a neat cradle hold...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Varsity, Freshman Wrestlers Win Openers From Engineers | 12/11/1950 | See Source »

...long it's made for use both in the United States and Europe. The AC or DC plug is set for 100-150 volts for use in the U.S. and with its special adapter and European sockets can handle up to 50. The iron and adapter comes in a neat leatherette case and is fine for either a woman or man. This package contains almost everything people expect in the carefully selected gift. It's different, practical and inexpensive...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Distinctive Christmas Gifts Unearthed | 12/7/1950 | See Source »

Soprano Nadine Conner, scheduled to sing the role of Countrymaid Zerlina, had folded with food poisoning. Bing had to find a substitute fast. Roberta had memorized the role and, at 5 ft. 2 in., was a neat fit in Conner's costume. After an afternoon of cramming sessions with Stage Director Herbert Graf, Assistant Manager Max Rudolf and some final tips just an hour before curtain time from Conductor Fritz Reiner, Roberta was waved onstage. She turned out to be just about the only bright light in an otherwise lusterless performance...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: Substitution | 11/27/1950 | See Source »

...Second Man. As other guards and Secret Service men went into action, a second neat, dark man darted up to the guards at the west sentry booth, yanked out a Luger and began shooting at point-blank range...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PRESIDENCY: Fanatics' Errand | 11/13/1950 | See Source »

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