Word: censorable
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...with more in New York than in Massachusetts. The picture as seen in the one place will differ materially from that which is shown in the other. What further contortions the already highly elastic plot is doomed to undergo! Therein lies the fallacy of trying to censor the play after it is finished. Particularly objectionable parts are, indeed, removed and the piece rewritten and patched up; but the scissors cannot eliminate that much more subtle and deadly, influence of "atmosphere". Yet unhealthy atmosphere". Yet unhealthy atmosphere, such as sordid or criminal backgrounds, scenes of "night life", etc., is what...
...would call your attention to the fact that performances of this buffoonery of Messrs. Gilbert and Sullivan scheduled for the Savoy Theatre, London, during the World War, were prohibited by the British censor, at the request of the Japanese Embassy in London, on the grounds that it held the Ruler, people, and institutions of an Allied Nation up to ridicule, and tended to create a hostile feeling for England on the part of the Japanese...
...friend of mine, an advocate of direct action, smiled; he told me it was useless. Despite many disappointments I held faithful to my believe in indirect, representative, legal, constitutional action. The representative has been unseated for speaking and holding to the conviction of his conscience and to the censor us of opinion of his constitute. I still hold my original opinions; but how can I give them expression if the meant have been taken away. My direct action friend was right. There is little chance for me through constitutional action. There is only one thing left for me. From...
...hope. Exaggerated press despatches or the Kaiser's willful misrepresentation may very likely arouse false expectations. We are encouraged at the Teutons' seeming disorders, but they, too, may rejoice that American industry is becoming more and more tied up as the war progresses. Surely, with a little of the censor's camouflage, one is as reasonable as the other. Our own confidence in the United States' ability to straighten out difficulties, and the prejudiced belief that Germany can not makes the enemy's position appear worse. Although the rumors are often well grounded, yet the uncertain knowledge of their seriousness...
...publication of any personal letters. Men in service, however, are allowed to publish any of their articles if they do not receive money for them. The communication also urges men in service to be sure that all their personal letters concerning military matters are submitted to the local censor. Since no suitable officer is available for the position of R. O. T. C. censor, Major Flynn has consented to act in this capacity. For further details in regard to this matter, cadets should go to R. O. T. C. Headquarters in the basement of University Hall...