Word: commentator
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...must write and comment on the communication by Vivian Home in the Jan. 21 issue of TIME...
Among the Harvard undergraduates the Lampoon has accomplished its purpose. In two days it has precipitated more frank and reasonable comment than months of vacillating CRIMSON editorials and whisperings in the parlor have done. Unfortunately to the rest of the country Lampy's attack has been branded as a personal ridicule of Mr. Harkness. The strained, vague and ill-humored gesture of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin helps to deepen this misunderstanding. If the present number be read with a tolerant attitude and in the spirit in which the editors have intended it should be read, there is little cause...
...adverse criticism which has come to hand so far has been too evidently based upon a superficial interpretation or a second hand acquaintance with the substance of the present Lampoon. In so far as this comment has ignored the serious issues below the surface, it is preposterous...
...Without comment or elaboration Don Miguel's words were published. Meanwhile bombing planes were sent to circle above the revolting garrison. They dropped no explosives but courteous, imperative leaflets reading: "Surrender immediately, and return to your barracks. If you do not, you will be bombed tomorrow." Presently Lieutenant-Colonel Annibal Molto, commanding the rebels, drew his pistol, turned it upon himself, died like a gentleman and a Spaniard. His soldiers quietly awaited the arrival of an army corps from Madrid, then whooped up a hearty cheer for Dictator and King...
Paris buzzed with comment. Within 48 hours, members of the Comite Francais du Tunnel sous la Manche, originally chartered in 1875, met in bustling session. Since new blood was obviously needed after half a century of stagnation, the Comite called in and elected as their president kinetic M. Yves Le Trocquer, recently French Minister of Public Works (1920-25). As Vice President they chose M. Jules Cambon, distinguished statesman and brother of beloved Paul Cambon (1843-1524) who was for 22 years French Ambassador to His Britannic Majesty. When the Committee adjourned to banquet, Jules Cambon, raised a sparkling glass...