Word: exert
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...that university "authorities" should intervene in public trials of student agitators, accused of disorderly conduct, rioting, etc. On the contrary, I argued against such intervention by the "authorities." What I did advocate was, that liberal-minded professors, such as the members of the American Association of University Professors, should exert themselves as citizens to help wrongfully accused students secure a fair trial by the competent public authorities...
...swear to be loyal and obedient to the Leader of the German Realm and People, Adolf Hitler; to exert my powers for the welfare of the German people; to obey the laws conscientiously; to fulfill my duties impartially and with justice to all men; so help...
...trust. Last year, when Hitler came into power, the home office of I. G. Farbenindustrie retained Mr. Lee at $25,000 per year, "because they were very much concerned about the beginning of the boycott and wanted to know what could be done and what influence they could exert with their Government." Inasmuch as I. G. Farbenindustrie was one of the two early and potent backers of Adolf Hitler* and inasmuch as "the German Government has assumed pretty thorough control of private business," the committee got the impression that Mr. Lee might just as well have been retained...
...take effect until Oct. 1. The S.E.C. will take over enforcement of the Securities Act of 1933, now under the Federal Trade Commission, Sept. 2. But lest pool operators try to make a killing before the Securities Exchange Law becomes effective, Chairman Kennedy announced that he would exert his "influence" to stop all trading irregularities...
Platforms in the suffragist platform are (1) that the college student of 21 has sufficient mentality to vote; (2) that his expression of opinion would exert a good influence; and (3) that such a measure would stimulate greater interest in public affairs...