Word: sitting
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Dates: during 1950-1950
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...indignation at the union and the operators, he asked Congress for authority to seize the mines. The power he asked for could put the mines under Government ownership until July 1, 1951. With such a chilling prospect before the operators, Lewis knew that all he had to do was sit back until they came to him. He knew furthermore that the operators' united front was cracking. His strategic waiting game...
...drenched with sweat and that I began to faint, although I had not exerted myself in any way. If I would try to substitute [fingers], I would be instantly called to order . . . And when the trembling increased up to the point when I collapsed, they made me sit and speak. I did get several minutes respite, catching my breath and wiping my face, but when I had uttered again that I was innocent, it was the wall again...
Aged deputies such as Marcel Cachin (80), women members, and less resilient types, including tubby Party Secretary Jacques Duclos-all of whom usually sit in the front rows-moved to the rear. Their places were taken by young, rugged backbenchers from among the party's 183 Deputies. A dozen of these charged up the red-carpeted steps toward the presidential tribune, plowed through a starchy cordon of dignified ushers in tailcoats. They installed young, good-looking Gerard Duprat on the rostrum. In the uproar none heard his speech, but when...
Before judge and lawyers came prospective juror Mrs. Corrine English, dark, thin Nashua housewife. Mrs. English didn't feel that "I could sit in the jury to give a verdict ... I don't think I believe in mercy killing...
McCabe reported that he has "a few leads but nothing has materialized yet. I'll sit tight and hope things get straightened out this week." Madar was not available for comment...