Word: aids
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...disarm, it would not necessarily mean that a wave of pacifism would sweep over the world. "We are exerting pressure on no one," said Birch, the first negative speaker. "Therefore, if we disarmed, no European nation would be benefited, while the weaker American nations would be deprived of our aid. The pacifist bases his present stand on conditions which will not exist for centuries. War will continue, until the people are educated against it from the cradle...
...cruiser Cincinnati, Captain C. P. Nelson commanding, was in port. General Estrada asked Captain Nelson to land marines to keep order. Captain Nelson wired President Obregon saying he was about to give the desired assistance. Obregon's Secretary of War wired back: "No official is authorized to solicit aid of foreign troops whatever may be the conditions at the port of Acapulco. Such request constitutes . . . treason...
...progressive and labor leaders in their continuity to carry on the movement for the formation of a party which will unite on a program of fundamental economic and political reform, including the nationalization and democratic management of public utilities and natural resources, taxation of excess profits and inheritances, government aid to farmers, opposition to war and imperialism, abolition of government injunctions in labor disputes, guarantee of civil liberties, and other measures which will pave the way for a government based on true political and industrial equality, social justice and world peace...
...essence the appropriation is consistent with an American policy of international charity, of which the Near East Relief is but the most widely known expression. Even the impoverished population of the Hebrides turned to the United States for aid rather than to nearby England. But while no fault is to be found with such a split, it has apparently taken the place of a wise and constructive policy of international relations. The United States places itself in the anomalous position of shying at all suggestions of cooperation while holding itself ready to extend its own help to sufferers anywhere...
...other games with West Point and Norwich a defeat was likewise chalked up against the University. Captain S. F. Clarke refused to suggest any alibis for these defeats but he is optimistic about the outcome this spring. Polo's status as an officially recognized minor sport will aid materially toward developing a successful team...