Word: distinctive
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...these scientific studies will doubtless come distinct benefits to industry, farming, aviation, commerce...
...discussion for today's CRIMSON of the constitutional reverberations of England's matrimonial uproar presents the case for the King with all its strength most advantageously arrayed. Mr. McIlwain points out that the limitation of royal power in the interests of democracy has progressed far enough. He shows that distinct dangers would result from any derangement of the present balance between King and Cabinet, such as abdication of the one compelled by the other would necessarily produce. He rightly exposes the haste of the Baldwin government in forcing the issue, justifiable only on the basis that public opinion, if given...
...royal marry-go-round. In the center ring the emperor of one sixth of the world kneels before a twice-divorced charmer from the southland, while on either side the lords temporal and spiritual beat their breasts in dismay, the American press makes the cables blush, and there is distinct teeth gnashing in the orchestra pit. Last week the Communist Party investigated reports that Mrs. Simpson was pro-fascist, but the situation is losing its farcical nature, and certain events show that England's ruling class is profoundly disturbed...
...investigation or suspicion. With the enrollment lists to these institutions growing steadily each year and with an annual scandal involving similarity of term themes among habitues, both the University and the Council have chosen a splendid occasion to launch this new drive against what may in time become a distinct detriment and danger. At present no one can point an accusing finger at the tutoring schools of Harvard Square and Mt. Auburn stating categorically that they constitute a harmful situation and tend to hurt rather than help the best interests of the University. This is not the case...
...character of the University itself. Harvard could endue each house with certain characteristics and could develop them in a relatively short space of time. That such personalities would benefit not only the freshmen in making their selections but also the house plan in general, is undeniable. Seven colorful and distinctive houses could not help but reflect well on Harvard, and though internecine bickering over details and lack of cooperation among the houses might foil the launching of the plan itself, the prospect still remains undimmed. Some day Harvard must recognize separate and distinct personalities for each of its seven houses...