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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...triumphant Democrats were led by Richardson Dilworth, firebrand Yale-trained lawyer, ex-Marine major, and local leader of the Fair Dealing Americans for Democratic Action (A.D.A.). Working with him was Joseph Sill Clark Jr., a Chestnut Hill socialite. As treasurer and controller respectively, two new Democratic officials will take charge of the city's much-abused purse...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: From the Mire | 11/21/1949 | See Source »

...newly arrived at position . . . The common view of theologians holds that the act of the judge in pronouncing a divorce is merely an official declaration that the state regards the civil effects of the marriage as no longer existing. Since this declaration is in itself a morally indifferent action, it can be permitted, at least in certain circumstances...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Which Law? | 11/21/1949 | See Source »

After eight games, the best eleven football players from Cambridge have yet to play 60 minutes as a unit. This condition will continue this afternoon. John Coan, strong side guard, will probably see little action; Chief Bender, strong side tackle, is recovering from a persistent leg injury and will not play full time today; Hal Moffle, wingback, has been out for the last week and a half...

Author: By Donald Carswell, | Title: Crimson Struggles to Redeem Season Today in 66th Encounter with Yale | 11/19/1949 | See Source »

...suggestions by the council were referred to its committee on ordinances. Edward Reynolds '15, Administrative Vice-President of the University, withheld comment last night on the action, pending a closer study of the board's report...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Planners Oppose University's New Housing Project | 11/18/1949 | See Source »

...concrete program has been formulated as yet, Lowell P. Beveridge '52, Chairman of the Young Progressives, said last night. He said that no program of action would be planned until other groups had been sounded out on the question...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: YP Asks Support In ROTC Demand | 11/18/1949 | See Source »

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