Word: faction
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Some scientists say that electronic apparatus may eventually learn to think. Some say no. Dr. E. W. Engstrom, head of the Laboratories Division of Radio Corporation of America, belongs to the yes or gee-whiz faction...
...among the dissentious Young Democrats was the Associate Dean of Harvard College. Yet, barely twenty-four hours after the HYDC split in two, Dean Watson stepped in and, reminiscent of a Wild West story, announced that the College was not big enough for both of them. Apparently the Currey faction has no right to official status if it parallels its parent group on policy or candidates...
There is little point in assuming that the Currey faction wants official status now that the Lampoon has taken charge. If there were, Dean Watson's observation, that "there wouldn't be any point in parallel organizations," and the Currey faction's somewhat dishonest machinations would at first seem logical arguments for denying the Southerners recognition...
Tobin banged the Lampoon's side door with both fists, and the startled face of the janitor appeared. The Young Democrat pushed his way in and managed to retrieve the errant Governor. With red faces, the Currey faction trooped along behind the Governor, while Curey himself unctuously told Dever he "was happy he could come." The Governor smiled slyly. Tobin glanced furtively around as he led the Governor to the car, evidently expecting another attack...
...Currey faction attempted to gain control of the HYDC meeting Wednesday, but failed to do so after Tobin allowed only men whose names were on a prepared list to enter the meeting room. Currey had about 100 followers prepared to join the meeting...