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Word: forli (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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Further, Chaalal questioned de Gaulle's good faith, and also some of the French leader's proposals for an end to Algerian hostilities: specifically, that the French people, in a referendum of their own, would have to approve any Algerian decision.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Algerian Leader Presents Case For Independence From France | 12/4/1959 | See Source »

Stanley H. Hoffmann, assistant professor of Government, questioned these arguments. The best way to obtain election guarantees, he said, is for the F.L.N. leaders to go to Paris and negotiate. And, Hoffmann suggested, the proposed French referendum may serve to force the hand of the "more reactionary" National Assembly.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Algerian Leader Presents Case For Independence From France | 12/4/1959 | See Source »

On the fourth night of solicitation the Charities drive has swept far past its goal to an estimated total of $17,650. Eliot House led last night in House donations, giving an estimated $650 for a $2000 total. The Yard added another $1000 to its contributions, pushing to $5500.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Charities Total Nears $13,200 | 12/4/1959 | See Source »

A graffito (or 'sgraffito, as in 'sblood) is a rudely scratched inscription, figure or drawing found on rocks, walls, vases or other objects. It is derived from an Italian word for scratching (as in dogs with fleas). Some alumnus with a sense of humor thought that the fine new wall...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Indigestion and the Arts | 12/4/1959 | See Source »

Another alumnus has suggested that Quincy residents be allowed to vote whether the graffito should remain or be painted out. This is impossible, however, for one engaging feature of a rudely scratched inscription is that it sits there, rudely scratched, until a new wall is constructed. No, whitewashing is not...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Indigestion and the Arts | 12/4/1959 | See Source »

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