Word: complained
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...those who complain about the mystery of international law and lack of precedents, I suggest they reflect upon the famous jury charge of Andrew Jackson in his frontier court, and then reflect upon the growth of domestic law to meet the needs of our people. International law can do likewise." No one knows better than Lawyer Rhyne that the rule of law cannot be imposed on peoples of the world until they have learned to understand and respect it. He knows too that understanding and respect begin at home. He originated the the idea of the first...
...Complain."In the 65 years since her birth in Bilbao, Spain, of Hungarian parents, short, snub-nosed Queen Mimi had seen great changes come over her people. "Once the gypsies were horse traders," she explained to reporters from her deathbed last week. "Progress has compelled them to deal in used autos. But one can't complain." From stateless, fortunetelling wanderers, the Cuirara tribe became prosperous, passport-carrying salesmen, who drive in style up and down Europe in search of fresh markets for their cars. Only two months ago, Queen Mimi and an entourage...
...word of explanation for calling in the Western powers separately instead of together, as previously understood, or for kicking off good-will parleys by trying to split up the allies. "This does not constitute a start of the negotiations," said Ambassador Thompson, but he was too diplomatic to complain...
...little doubt that the University has a legal right to impose its restrictions by fines or severer measures. The Dean's Office need only point to the general regulation that violations of University rules "will be dealt with as the Faculty or administrative board shall determine." Those who still complain are further reminded that students registering cars with the University are supposed to show that they have off-street parking facilities...
Although they complain about these features of their new capital, the people of Chandigarh are gradually developing a local pride, and are beginning to look down on other Indian cities. They take pleasure in pointing out in New Delhi some architectural features, e.g., sun-breakers and louvers, copied from Chandigarh. Architect Le Corbusier, often the center of controversy, claims to dislike the furor, but clearly is not surprised by it. "I am like a lightning conductor," he declares. "I attract storms...