Word: bettering
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Albion, who was appointed Gardiner Professor of Oceanic History and Affairs here last spring, says he likes that decision better every day. "The best thing about teaching history," he says, "is that you can gratify almost any interest...
...Leeming injured his foot in practice several weeks ago, the Crimson's record might be somewhat better this season. But if he can return to action against Dartmouth tomorrow, Joe is sure to give the team a lift...
...have handled all the punting assignments so far, Chick Roche has the better average. He has booted 21 times for 823 yards and a 39.2 record. Carroll Lowenstein, who took over the kicking chores when Roche was injured on the opening kickoff against Army, kicked six times last Saturday and came out with a 33.6 average...
According to Acting Secretary of State James E. Webb, who presented the bill to the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, first consideration would be for improvement in health standards, then for teaching better methods in agriculture and industry. Webb argued that Point Four would strengthen the U.N., expand markets for American business, and generally raise living standards throughout the world...
Holland seems actually better off than France and Italy in spite of having meat rationing and insisting that tourists keep track of the money they spend. A sure sign of this is that man in Holland is offended if you refuse the cigarette he offers while the Frenchman or Italian does not expect you to take...