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...seconds later he signalled to the mechanics to pull away the chocks, he opened the throttle, the engine roared, the 200 early-rising spectators screamed a parting welcome. The aeroplane ran along the ground for a short distance and then soared majestically heavenward as dawn began to dispel the gloom...
...pursuance of the suggestions contained in the editorial of your Wednesday issue, I have been making inquiries as to the nature and purpose of the proposed Harvard Scout Club, and also as to the origin and destiny of the recent questionnare, in order to dispel some uncertainties and delusions which seem to be at present in the minds of some of the recipients of the cards...
...inasmuch as the governments which must adopt a sane policy of reconstruction rest upon poular approval, a very necessary step toward a solution of Europe's problems is the clearing away of war hatreds and vindictiveness. By example the House appropriation should help in a small degree to dispel the European atmosphere of mistrust. For the United States, the bill ought but mark a commendable preface to the real task of aiding Europe in a reparations settlement...
...University Museum nevertheless affords an ample home for miniature volcanoes and the dry bones of once terrifying beasts. The multiplicity of levels in the subway offers a unique opportunity for a detailed study of the earth's crust; and any intensive study of the Charles is certain to dispel unscientific notions of the harmlessness of river water...
...recommend it very highly; and it is recommended with "the proposed reservations," reservations never very clearly understood. As for the League of Nations, all the high-sounding phrases at the close regarding our responsibility in giving the world a more practical use of "our moral power" do not dispel the questionableness of once more calling the League "a dead issue." Perhaps at present it is a dead issue to the public. But opinion may change. The uncertainty of the present state of public opinion, plus the President's unwillingness to create doubtful issues, have permeated the foreign policy...