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...even-numbered years, like 1938, primaries and elections turn the political tides back from the Potomac to be replenished by votes. Swirling and churning through thousands of U. S. county seats and many a State capital, by last week the active electoral waves had already begun to sway the political fortunes of 1938 and beyond...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: POLITICAL NOTE: Even Number | 2/21/1938 | See Source »

...rest of his days to guide the souls of Tibetans, while the Dalai Lama, an older and wilier man, conducted its temporal affairs. The ''Buddha of Mercy" proved to be more sinister than merciful. From his intrigues the Panchen Lama fled in 1924, leaving him in full sway in his fortress-palace in Lhasa until his death four years ago (TIME...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Godless Country | 12/13/1937 | See Source »

Before polite Victoria held sway...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Theatre: Oldest Theatre | 12/6/1937 | See Source »

...Soto this year comes in seven body types, two of them convertibles. A massive new frame, approximately 5 in. wider at dash line, 7 in. near the front wheels. reduces sway. Wheelbase has been lengthened from 116 to 119 in., radiator redesigned...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business & Finance: Fashions of 1938 | 11/1/1937 | See Source »

...Harvard Trust Company, now a few feet higher than its neighbor, the Coop, has taken out the two revolving doors which formerly held sway and has replaced them with one entrance. Also the have moved the banking counter from the center of the floor to the Northern side of the building. New fixtures have been installed...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Langrock's New Branch Will Open Tuesday at 24 Holyoke | 9/27/1937 | See Source »

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