Word: demanding
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Last Tuesday Widener Library instituted a change in regard to its policy on book withdrawals. From now on, a book wanted by several students may only be withdrawn for a one-week period instead of the two-week period previously in effect. The result is that books in great demand are more available...
...first time since recovery began there appeared visible doubt as to its continuance. Most visible sign was the stockmarket's third successive week of reaction. Although no slump appeared in production indices- power, building, autos continued up- there was distress in two prime measures of public demand for goods; a rise was seasonally normal and money supply was at a peak, but nationwide bank debits and bank clearings tumbled. If such an unbalance-production rising, demand falling-were to continue, another inventory surplus might ensue...
...insisted, but would retain its Philippine properties as beyond the scope of the law. Ably playing to the hilt the new role of reformed penitent, the company announced: "While the changes . . . are of a sweeping character, obedience to the law, and a loyal respect for public opinion, demand that the task be performed in the best of faith...
...Massachusetts Avenue directly north of the Yard, the Hemenway of today has three levels, the lower two of which contain 12 squash courts. On the third level there is a main gymnasium which provides one large basketball court, two smaller ones, or three badminton courts, depending upon the demand from the men using the building. In addition, on the third level is a special exercise room where volley ball or badminton may be played...
Owing to an annually growing demand, culminating last year in the printing of 1000 extra copies to take care of late subscribers, the price reduction was deemed timely. The Committee also took into consideration the possibility that more copies could be sold at a lower price...