Word: directness
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Also, the writer is afraid of what might happen if students are allowed to come in direct contact with creative art outside of a museum, although why it is better to see art in one place than another I do not know. And he extols the very inadequate method of art appreciation through books (which no matter how well written can give only slightly the beauty of the original), lantern slides (which because of their lack of color can only vaguely suggest the perfection of a work of art), and, lastly, hard work (which without the painting is next...
These deans are the only members of the administration who have direct and regular contact with students. They are recent graduates of the college and well acquainted with the problems that beset the average man. Yet what student now would consult his dean if he was dissatisfied with his tutor? Or if he felt a complete change of environment was needed, but, owing to ironclad regulations, could not leave his House? This kind of problem, quite apart from scholastic ones, is ruining the careers of many students...
Same night Sir John Simon, stickler for tradition though he is, reported direct by radio to the British people, smashing a tradition which demanded that he report first to Parliament...
...there are seven such Federal republics and seven such puppet Presidents. Said President Mussabekov, addressing the All-Union Congress of Soviets: "I believe our beloved country is now virtually rid of Capitalist elements. Consequently we can advance to a new stage in the development of Socialism: the secret ballot, direct elections and equalization of the voting rights of peasants and proletarians...
...Creation of an airmail rate structure based on actual postage receipts, the difference to be made up by direct Federal subsidy...