Word: firming
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...have been fighting for centuries. But this is a conflict of moral as well as political principles. Pastor Niemoeller is defending not only the rights of religious liberty and free speech, but also the fundamental tenets of Christianity as opposed to the doctrines of the Nazi creed. Only a firm stand by all who call themselves Christians can now save the central principles of the Christian Church. In the light of recent developments in Nazi policy, the action of the Berlin court takes on special significance, and may well be a large factor in determining the future of state totalitarianism...
...German liberties depend on an independent Church, holding to dogmatic beliefs diametrically opposed to the religious creed of Nazidom. It is interesting to note that the liberal elements both in the Church and State have completely succumbed to political pressure, and that only the Roman Catholic and "Confessional" Churches, firm in their convictions, remain in open conflict with the government. The Christian Church, claiming interest in the whole life of the individual, is necessarily interested in politics, and cannot confine itself to "spiritual" duties. Pastor Niemoeller's trial may well determine whether Christians are willing to allow a political power...
Just as a sub-marginal industrial firm is forced out of business when a depression comes, so should sub-marginal colleges go by the board in these days when a sound education and well-developed minds are at a premium. Institutions which maintain a high standard should receive state and federal aid in the form of scholarships for young men who have the intellectual capacity to benefit from such education...
...Minister Chamberlain, in opening the parley, "would be happy to see Ireland reunited, but only with the consent of Ulster and only as the result of a direct agreement between the two governments now existing in Ireland.'' "Thirty-two counties* or nothing," was de Valera's firm retort. But there was a diplomatic gleam in his eye as he added that unity of Ireland is "the essential foundation for the establishment of real understanding and friendship between the two peoples of Britain and Eire." He proposed an all-Ireland parliament, full representation therein for Ulster, and guarantees...
...fair practice code, o-t-c dealers now are obliged to give customers all pertinent information on any deal. But it is manifestly impossible for SEC to keep tabs on all firms to see that this is done. Nearest approach, decided Bill Douglas, was to foster the already substantial trend for o-t-c dealers to band together into associations on a geographical basis. The associations would be expected to police themselves, but if they failed, SEC would have the same disciplinary powers over them that it now has over the exchanges-i.e., to suspend any offending dealer...