Word: steps
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...communism in this country," continued the Senator. "After all, Russia could not make that movement successful here. If we ever accept the communist philosophy, that development will come as a result of conditions on this side of the Atlantic, and not on the other side. In my opinion, this step was motivated by a more intelligent, sensible attitude. It was not because of party prejudice that Russia was not recognized before, but because of general prejudice, ignorance, and misunderstanding...
...right below) toward monetizing silver and the resultant Presidential order for Treasury purchases of silver, much like RFC purchases of gold. True, the new gold-silver ratio is only 53-to-1 as compared to Bryan's 16-to-1 formula, but that is only a first step, say the Silver Senators...
...case; from Lieut. Thomas Hedges Massie, U. S. N., who was pardoned after serving one hour of his sentence for murdering one of his wife's attackers. Said she: "The divorce is being obtained at the insistence of Lieutenant Massie. I am personally reluctant to take such a step...
...this system is once established it will never be destroyed, because people will not try to obtain what they can not have. To prevent such attempts it may be necessary for the government to own all industry. The NRA is a small step toward the desired goal, and I hope it succeeds, but I do not believe in magic...
...clouds, descending again over soft alpine meadows and pastoral beauties; all this and more is to be found in Leadville Moon. It does not act like other drinks; it bowls one over, then replants; it is in no sense a cheap, shoddy imitation; it is a true invention, a step on the road of Progress. It should be introduced to those who do not know it, and made the American drink par excellence, supplanting all the high priced children of repeal, and interior, illegitimate offspring of Prohibition...