Word: burdens
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...fact, the opposite has been the case. Since the Young Plan came into effect, not only has the trade of the world shrunk in volume but the very exceptional fall in gold prices that has occurred in the last two years has itself added greatly to the real burden, not only of German annuities but of all payments fixed in gold...
...Mitchell was unable to answer Senator Reed's question as to why "the progeny of Americans who had nothing to do with the World War should bear the burden while the progeny of other nations go scot free...
There is perhaps not recorded a more mildly poignant life pattern than that of Charles Lamb, who, himself not precisely a tower of strength, had yet to bear the burden of his own peccadillos with the tragic fact of his adored sister. While unfolding the subdued drama of this luckless pair the authoress availed herself of the abundant material for the creation of a literary atmosphere, and for the most part achieved a satisfying degree of success, leaving only to be desired a more penetrating (although not lengthier) portrayal of S. T. Coleridge, or at least an intimation...
...Hageman '33, who is attending the Army-Navy game and football dinner in New York, will have only two of last year's regulars in the starting lineup. Captain G. H. Pattison Jr. '32 and Joseph Rauh Jr. '32, will probably bear the greater part of the burden against the Tufts hoopmen. W. A. Huppuch '33, who is to start at right guard, saw considerable action in the later games last year and should do well in Hageman's regular position...
Children of college professors, being brought up in an atmosphere of learning and culture, are peculiarly well fitted to profit from a college education. To them especially its advantages should be open. As a class, college professors are usually underpaid, and relieving them of the burden of tuition for their sons and daughters would be some compensation for the financial sacrifice involved in teaching...