Word: depending
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Enlistments were limited to single men between 18 and 25 whose families had been long on municipal relief rolls. They were all required to make a substantial allotment from their pay to their depend ents. At Army camps they were issued: O. D. (olive drab) woolen trousers, O. D. flannel shirts, work trousers, underclothes, socks, shoes, raincoat, jumpers, work hat, cravat, belt, barracks bag, two O. D. blankets, mess kit. For two weeks the Army was to condition them, teach them the rudiments of camp life. As civilians they were not to be put through military drills. When sufficiently toughened...
...want any veteran to feel that he and his comrades are being singled out to make sacrifices. . . . The regulations issued are but an integral part of our economy program. . . . I ask [veterans] to appreciate that not only does their welfare but also the welfare of every American citizen depend upon the maintenance of the credit of their Government and that every citizen in every walk of life is being called upon to share in this." ¶ Three days prior President Roosevelt issued orders clipping 15% from the pay of every Federal employe, civil and military. Excuse: Living costs have dropped...
...United States to cooperate more effectively with the League in the settlement of disputes between smaller nations. American under Stimson's leadership has been working towards a closer concurrence with that body, which thought somewhat discredited of late, will obtain a fairer test of its abilities if it can depend more confidently on President Roosevelt's support...
...Representative who refused to consider it emergency legislation to be passed in a race with Spring's approach. Though its ultimate passage seemed assured, Congress was apparently determined to do plenty of amending before returning it to the White House. The real test of Roosevelt leadership would largely depend on whether the amendments could be held down to resounding trivialities...
...choice between Metalliferous and Non-Metalliferous Economic Geology. For a degree with Honors the student must pass at least six courses within the division of Geology and two additional courses which may be in related fields. He must also take an oral examination. The grades of Honors will depend upon the excellence of the student's work, as determined by the Committee in charge. For the ordinary degree, four courses within the division and two in related fields are all that are required...