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Word: block (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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...program, which has been an abysmal failure in its first two months of operation. Rightfully attacking the program's loose structure, the Council proposes that each associate be assigned about 15 freshmen to meet with over the year. At present, a large group of students are assigned to a block of three or four associates...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Freshman Council | 11/23/1966 | See Source »

...PRESS). That was doubly unfortunate, since viewers have come to expect more from TV journalism than TV entertainment. On any night of the week, the 1966-67 season has proved to be so dreary and derivative that even the networks have given up and are tossing out a big block of expensive shows that only recently were touted as hot stuff...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Television: An Underdose of Talent | 11/18/1966 | See Source »

...City. The Narodny bank does 90% of its business in East-West trade transactions, discounts (at a fat commission) bills of sale of Western exporters who have shipped East; by doing so, it saves them a three-to six-month wait for money and makes trade with the East block more attractive. With $650 million in assets, the Narodny also makes local municipal loans, invests in British government bonds...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: U.S.S.R.: How to Succeed As a Socialist Banker | 11/18/1966 | See Source »

This question of supervision is now the only major stumbling block to the actual institution of the lounge. Possible plans include having the night watchman or the University Police patrol the building, instituting a system by which Radcliffe girls can watch it themselves, or issuing keys to all those interested...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: RGA Proposes Use of Field House As Late Night Lounge for Radcliffe | 11/10/1966 | See Source »

...women like to rest at the very base of the steps. They lean against a side block or let their bodies sag forward until only the support of a forearm wedged between chin and knee prevents them from closing completely around themselves. A vinyl handbag lies near-by and its bright color is a surprise against the grey stone and gray...

Author: By Charles F. Sabel, | Title: The Steps of Widener | 11/4/1966 | See Source »

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