Word: delay
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...River sufficiently melted to allow him to stage an outdoor practice, and nine crews were put through their initial outdoor workout. The opening practice on the Charles came extremely late this year, since last year the candidates were on the river by February 27. As a result of this delay, a great deal of work will be necessary before the crew will be ready for any competition...
...Lytton Report, blaming Japan directly for the invasion of Manchuria. Wrote the Times: ''Whatever may be thought of the origins of the new state, it is impossible not to admire Japanese grit and organizing capacity. . . . Countries which have trading interests in the Far East . . . must not delay too long in making up their minds how to reconcile their trading activities in Manchuria with the principle of non-recognition...
...possibility that the new laws would specify ways and means of reopening bids, based upon financial reorganization of the airplane companies which previously had contracts, is being voiced in Congressional circles. It would mean delay in getting airmail service unless temporary arrangements are made, because any financial reorganization of airmail companies would take months and possibly a year or more. In the interim, with few exceptions, the only companies that are responsible and can meet airmail schedules are those now in business. Hence the return of the airmail service to private hands on the basis of 60-day contracts, which...
...Stern, publisher of the New York Evening Post and Philadelphia Record printed a front page box headlined "O. K., MR. PRESIDENT!" The Milwaukee Journal: "President Roosevelt has accepted the newspaper code with certain remarks which reflect the bad taste left in his mouth after months and months of unjustifiable delay. The delay and the haggling for advantages were carried on under the camouflage of a valiant fight for 'freedom of the press...
...employer in most disputes, but in this; that the process of mediation will be stepped up to something more than the snailspace which is causing such widespread disillusion with the entire scheme of dispute-settlement. In strikes, the element of time is absolutely vital to the union involved; and delay in arbitration may quash the walk-out more surely, more disappointingly than an army of thug-scabs...