Word: possession
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...sauntered serenely down the quiet street, two alert carabinieri passed. They sniffed. The rare and mouth-watering fragrance of the Marquis' cigaret was unmistakably American. The carabinieri exchanged an eloquent look, and strode after the Marquis. It is a black-market offense for an Italian in Rome to possess American or British cigarets. Sure enough, the carabinieri found two packs of Chesterfields in the Marquis' pockets. Into the pokey he went, for the night...
...settled by [the Council acting with all members on a basis of equality], the major question before the Council is whether force needs to be employed. In that event, it is necessary that the vote of the permanent members of the Council be unanimous. They are the nations which possess in sufficient degree the industrial and the military strength to prevent aggression. However, the decisions of the Council can be reached in such a case only by a majority of seven members, which means that the permanent members cannot alone decide to take action. It also means that the nonpermanent...
Professor Barzun was not alone last week in suggesting that the U.S. does not possess the best of all possible educational systems. From three other sources came briskly critical cracks...
...following, even though they may possess the above qualifications, will not be eligible...
...many collections: autographed photographs of his celebrated friends; scrapbooks,autographed volumes, and much of his extensive collection of old vehicles. But Stettinius is not wealthy; most of his income derives from his U.S. Steel days. His father left behind less worldly goods than Morgan partners are popularly presumed to possess...