Word: accomplishing
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...sentimental outcry against the exterior manifestations of international antagonism will accomplish nothing, and even a return to the principle of parity, which would require sweeping concessions from the U. S., would only postpone the trouble. While one potential aggressor darkens the future, peace is only a truce, and if we would prolong that interlude, it is necessary to accomplish more than a reduction of navies...
...Beard's desire to establish "a decent American civilization" is admirable but it is doubtful if such a plan of isolation and independence that he suggests would accomplish this purpose. Nationalism eventually leads to a false idea of unity and self-sufficiency and while not "perverse" is certainly naive, short-sighted, and counter to all the traditional ideas and laws of economics...
...seeking to de-Catholicize Mexico, the Revolutionary Government argues that the Church has represented vested property and black reaction. But merely to oust the priests is not enough. An important corollary is to implant Revolution in the mind of youth, and the Government has long been planning to accomplish this by taking over all schools and universities, making Socialistic education compulsory for all young Mexicans. Last week the Chamber of Deputies unanimously voted to make this possible by submitting the necessary constitutional change to the 29 States, two-thirds of which must ratify to make it effective. Meanwhile, far from...
...utilization of this vacant lot for parking purposes would easily accomplish two definite ends. It would clean up a most ugly spot about the University and would aid a large number of students to solve their parking problem at a comparatively reasonable cost...
...proposed trial of Hitler, on the charge of crimes against humanity, centering around the events of June 30th, will be either a great success or a dismal failure, depending on the sincerity of presentation. The evidence must, so far as is possible, be based on facts; emotional appeals will accomplish little. A mock trial of Hitlerism was staged last spring before a rabidly prejudiced audience in Madison Square Garden, but proved nothing because there was no defense. From all reports, the Debating Council is making every effort to have its trial both real and judicious. If the Council makes...