Word: conductivity
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Roadways of the World," performances by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra four hours a day for twelve weeks. Lean, gaunt Henry Ford was on hand in shirtsleeves the opening day to whip his spectacle into working order. He noticed a 10-year-old peering at the mechanical exhibits, volunteered to conduct him and other moppets through the place. "Mr. Ford," interrupted an officious secretary, "you're not going to get any place today, going like this. We can give these boys some books which will give them all the statistics." "I'll give the statistics myself," snapped Mr. Ford...
...Minister Angel Araujo ruffled his hackles to defend El Salvador's honor. "I do not believe the step taken by El Salvador will injure anybody in the world. ... In recognizing Manchukuo El Salvador acted as a free, sovereign and independent nation, which does not need any lessons in conduct except from its own laws and international obligations." The moral satisfaction of membership in the League of Nations costs impoverished El Salvador $6,000 a year. Snorted Diario Latino: "Our country has never had any benefit from the League. When it was isolated politically from the world because of lack...
...have a squad developed which will study methods of dealing with riots is excellent. Nevertheless, education must be given not only to the police, but also to the demonstrators. It is the latter's duty to find out what is within the bounds of freedom of speech and to conduct themselves thus...
...Woodring as Assistant Secretary of War is becoming more intense. Spearhead of the drive is the general staff and its chief, General Douglas A. MacArthur. General Staff officers have laid down almost an ultimatum that Harry Woodring goes out. General: Meaning . . . that plaintiff was guilty of disloyalty and mutinous conduct, one of the most serious offenses in the Articles...
...Round: Although one year has passed since General MacArthur drove the Bonus Army from the vacant lots on Pennsylvania Avenue, no start has been made to erect Government buildings on them. . . . This was the excuse given to get the BEF to evacuate. General: Meaning . . . that plaintiff's conduct toward said Veterans was unwarranted, unnecessary, arbitrary, harsh and brutal...