Word: departments
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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University of Oregon set up an outraged howl, one president of the Board of Higher Education was ousted and another resigned, citizens petitioned and balloted, "Dads'" and "Mothers' " clubs passed resolutions, politicians maneuvered, the Press raged and Chancellor Kerr resigned but did not depart. Finally a scathing report by an American Association of University Professors committee last month (TIME, June 10) made it necessary to do something. But by that time it looked as if no sensible U. S. educator could be persuaded to risk his shins, even for $10,000 per year...
Having persuaded Investigator Rabell to incriminate himself thoroughly, Mr. Jones passed him a packet of marked bills. When the Investigator opened the study door to depart he was confronted by two Federal agents descending the stairs, guns drawn. He fled into the dining room, tossed the bills behind the door, surrendered...
Last week the War Department completed its investigation of General Foulois. Instead of removing the Chief of Air Corps as the House Military Affairs subcommittee wanted, Secretary of War Dern let him off with a reprimand to the effect that he "did depart from the ethics and standards of the service by making exaggerated, unfair and misleading statements to a Congressional committee...
...Europe boisterous applause at the policy of leaving American affairs in the hands of Americans. In a similar mood the League's reluctance to meddle in the private lives of her friends in Asia has already formed a none too bright chapter of world history. That Geneva will depart from this almost time-honored policy is hardly possible, especially with Mussolini being such a prominent player in the present chess game on the continent of Europe...
Last year, the plotting Sims thought they saw their chance. Edith's pet cat died, and circumstantial evidence pointed to Herbert Mercer Stretch of The Twigs (now Applewood), as the killer. On April 12, 1934 Mr. & Mrs. Sim waited in their car until they saw Mr. & Mrs. Stretch depart for a day's shopping in Maidenhead. Then Mr. Sim crept...