Word: contrasting
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...degrees by vote of the Harvard Corporation yesterday. The recipients completed their work for the degrees at the conclusion of the summer term just ended in October. Because of the relative smallness of the class and the war conditions, the graduation ceremonies are being held this fall. In sharp contrast to previous classes, figures show that only 146 graduated from the College this term...
...with the policy of variety, ranges from liturgical selections to musical comedy. Two Bach chorales will open the recital: "Jesus, Meiner Seelen Wohner," and "Wachetauf, Ruft Uns die Stimme." This will be followed by "Salvation Belongeth to Our God," a chant by the Russian sacred composer Tchesnikoff. By sharp contrast, the Glee Club will continue with "Schnelder's Band" by A. J. Mundy, closing with a group of two operetta favorites, "Stout Hearted Men" from Sigmund Romberg's "New Moon," and "Old Man River," Jerome Kern's classic from "Show Boat...
...contrast to past years, this football season is not affecting liquor consumption in Cambridge. In times past liquor stores were swamped at this time of year with people buying booze for the big game; this year they are always swamped...
First such affair since the recent modification of coastal dim-out regulations, it may be illuminated by torches in the best customary fashion. In contrast to previous rallies, however, will be the fact that many of the parading musicians may be in Navy uniform, since the V-12 band is now the only organization geared to accompany enthusiasts...
Allied blockade, air attack, further losses on the front must inevitably lower Germany's already reduced industrial production, burden and snarl its already strained transport system. In contrast to industry, Germany's food situation is better than it was last year. The 1943 grain harvest in Europe was good, and the Nazis meant every word of their boast that Germany would eat if all Europe had to starve. The German bread ration was recently increased. Yet the black market continues to flourish. One of Germany's sorest shortages is in housing. Nazi figures admit that...