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Word: standings (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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Sample (announcing his candidacy): "l SHALL EVER STAND ON THE SIDE OF LEGITIMATE BUSINESS, COMMON DECENCY AND THE HOME...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: POLITICAL NOTES: Senator Ashurst's Brother | 4/15/1940 | See Source »

Meanwhile Adolph Samborski's strong Yardling nine meets the Jumbo yearling crop in a contest to be played at the Medford diamond at three o'clock. Mort Waldstein, pitcher, and Bill Barnes, first baseman, stand out on a well-balanced squad...

Author: By David B. Stearns, | Title: SLUGGERS TO OPEN SCHEDULE AGAINST FAVORED JUMBOS | 4/13/1940 | See Source »

...into a cinema. He entered and took a seat, unrecognized. Presently, his own limber face flashed on the screen. Everyone present stood up and applauded, except Il Duce. His secret enjoyment of the demonstration was interrupted by a man behind him who leaned over and whispered: "Better stand up and clap, pal. They'll arrest...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: ITALY: No. 1 Facist | 4/8/1940 | See Source »

...between opposing counsel over whether privacy was a 1) civil, 2) political or 3) property right. Judge Roy V. Rhodes quickly put a stop to this argument, got down to bare facts. Miss Lawrence, wearing a tight-fitting red sweater and black & white checked skirt, was called to the stand. Good & loud, she told her story...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: Privacy in the Bath | 4/1/1940 | See Source »

...went out for my shower, holding a towel before me. Some of the girls were in the community showers-they were naked-and some were quite bold. I went to one of the [five] private showers, but several other girls were in line for them and I had to stand there and wait my turn. The girl in front of me, I remember, turned and told me that my face was very red. I did feel quite hot. ... I was brought up not to undress in front of other kids and the Board of Education has absolutely no authority...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: Privacy in the Bath | 4/1/1940 | See Source »

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