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There is no gripping melodrama in "The Queen's Husband." no kick in the pants humor. But this nice, soft, subiter--there are those who seem to love...

Author: By E. W. R., | Title: CRIMSON PLAYGOER | 2/24/1933 | See Source »

...Pond's Extract Co. Mrs. Roosevelt broadcast her next-to-next-to-last commercial program. In a soft voice that can make trivial things sound important she discussed Washington society and all the "charming and interesting" people to be met there...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Fisherman & Wife | 2/20/1933 | See Source »

...player. Against Susan Noel, 20-year-old British champion who learned squash racquets from her father when she was so young she does not remember it. Miss Hall began with the fatal mistake of trying to outdrive her opponent. After losing the first game, 15-5. she tried playing soft shots in the corners, managed to win a game, 15-12, and make Miss Noel work for the next one, 18-15. Improving as she warmed up, Miss Noel ran out the next game and the match, 15-5. Next day she defeated her teammate, Cicely Fenwick, for the title...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Squash Racquets | 2/20/1933 | See Source »

...stepped from his plane General Sandino looked the part: big pistol on hip, broad sombrero, soft white towel knotted carelessly around his neck, over-size field glasses dangling against unpressed khaki uniform, high top boots. Bellowed the National Guardsmen, "Viva Sandino...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: NICARAGUA: Sandino Presents Arms | 2/13/1933 | See Source »

...third game, which was the most hard-fought, Grant changed his game from an unsafe, soft-shot affair, to a versatile play featured by fierce driving...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: GRANTS STATE SQUASH WIN WEEKEND FEATURE | 2/6/1933 | See Source »

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