Word: curbed
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...When the government, dictates the morals of the people, there is no need for religion," he declared. "The purpose of all this restraining legislation on education and religion is to curb the idealism and individualism of the people so that they may fit into the place in the governmental plan that has been cast for them. The whole process makes for a petrifaction, a stultification, and a dead chine which can only end in the machine of mankind turning to find one man with a spark of religion and individuality to act is the savior of the race...
...sightseeing through the Joseph-Stadt or ancient ghetto of Prague, noting the synagogue which is said to be one of the oldest in Europe. As we emerged from this quarter and headed for the 'new town' with its handsome streets and palaces, a limousine stopped at the curb in which sat a man who reminded me at first glance of Mussolini...
...street, was heartened by the offer of transportation from Building Commissioner John W. Moore, driving by at the moment. Mr. Moore drove a few minutes, stopped the car, got out, said: "I'm too nervous to drive. Take the car and go on." From the curb, he watched Dr. Brown drive off, collapsed, died...
...Columbus, called on President Coolidge but disappointed sensationmongers when he appealed only for "sympathetic action in any way possible within the bounds of international law" in behalf of Mexican Catholics. It had been supposed that Mr. Flaherty would request U. S. intervention, withdrawal of recognition, or some other drastic curb on the Calles anti-Catholic program...
...were jerked into eternity, after farcical legal proceedings, because they were suspected of attempting to form a new party in opposition to President Kemal. He, knowing well the mettle of these opponents who had successfully overthrown "Abdul the Damned," resorted to the only sure curb for Turkish intrigants-the noose...