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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Perhaps the most important building move, however, has been the erection of Vanserg Hall, just east of the Biological Laboratories, near Francis Street. This structure, named after the famed contributor of the first dollar of Harvard's endowment, contains offices of the Veterans' Administration, Naval Science department, and Electronic Research laboratories, and also a Graduates' dining hall...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: How to Foot the Elfin Paths Calmly and With No Compass Widener, Wadsworth, Weld . . . Winter Treks Made Easier with Map | 1/30/1947 | See Source »

...always the objection that Denmark's national pride would stand in the way of a sale. But U.S. military men thought they had an answer: Denmark owes U.S. investors $70 million. That is less than the cost of an 850-ft. carrier for the Navy, but more dollar exchange than Copenhagen can easily raise...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Deepfreeze Defense | 1/27/1947 | See Source »

Turning to Dean Acheson, Paul Shafer gleefully quoted some gossip from Manhattan's socialistic New Leader, concluded that if the $500 million Polish loan goes through, a million dollar fee would be paid to the Acheson law firm for its help...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE ADMINISTRATION: Below the Belt | 1/27/1947 | See Source »

Parkhurst was specifically sentenced to two years for theft and fined one dollar, and given two more years for forgery. The two terms will be served concurrently, however, leaving him eligible for parole in eight months...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Parkhurst Confesses, Given Two Year Federal Sentence | 1/22/1947 | See Source »

...skiing center. Colorado's Governor Lee Knous gave Edith Robinson, daughter of Aspenjs mayor, a push off to open the is,000-ft. ski tow, longest in the world (see cut). With six 14,000-foot peaks near by, plenty of dry, powdery snow, and multi-million-dollar backing, Aspen was out to become the top winter-sport playground...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Ghost on Skis | 1/20/1947 | See Source »

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