Word: extent
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Important issues in the discussion tonight will be: the extent of political activity in which a scientist should engage; his duty as a mediator between the government and an uniformed public; what position he should take in educating the youth to an awareness of the scientific forces operating in the world today...
...general's manner seemed reserved and abstracted, the President reflected nothing but enthusiasm. He acted-in the words of New York Times Correspondent Tony Leviero-"like an insurance salesman who has at last signed up an important prospect . . . while the latter appeared dubious over the extent of coverage." Truman characterized the general as "one of America's greatest soldier-statesmen." Faced with such hallelujahs, MacArthur authorized Press Secretary Ross to state: "No field commander in the history of warfare has had more complete and admirable support than I have during the Korean operation...
Except for the Boston Record, which went along to the extent of running a picture of the pot, the Boston press pretty much ignored the big find. But Publicityman Wood was not through. Later, he mailed out another release: the president of the Syracuse University Alumni Club of Boston had claimed the pot on the grounds that it was "very likely" made in Syracuse. Final announcement (due some time before the B.U.-Syracuse game next week): the two schools have agreed to play for the bean pot from here...
...Captain Dick Clasby doing most of the carrying, the Yardlings, then staged a 37-yard march, their longest of the day. But Clasby fumbled on the Dartmouth 36 and the threat fizzled. Clasby and King were both hurt during the final quarter, but neither the nature nor the extent of their injuries was revealed...
Harvard must undoubtedly rely to a great extent on its pass attack, as it will be difficult for John West or anybody else to crack the Army line. The difference in speed, size, and depth between the two squads will be keenly felt, on offense as well as defense...