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Word: formals (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...learning. It admits less depth in a particular department, but argues that an examination of all the possible approaches within a wide area to a specific problem, and a consequent understanding of the relations between these different approaches, outweighs the loss. If it is admitted that the objects of formal education are to train the intellectual powers and to further the cultural development, then the second seems definitely superior...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE WALLS COME TUMBLING DOWN | 3/27/1939 | See Source »

Chiefly interesting for their light on Morris' much-maligned business and political activities in France, the diaries are also notable for their account of the Terror, their Pepysian observations on political and social intrigue among the French upper crust. Even his enemies might enjoy Gouverneur Morris' formal candor in describing his tempestuous affair with the Comtesse de Flauhaut ("As I am heavy and plagued with a Head Ache Madame will not let me give her Pleasure, as it may injure my Health. This is Kind...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Less Black | 3/27/1939 | See Source »

With the definite announcement that LIFE'S photographer Arthur Griffin will cover the show at its first public performance tomorrow night, the new Pl Eta Club production, "Give, Baby, Give" swings into action. First performance is tonight for the graduates, and the final one occurs Saturday evening; a formal dance will be held after the show tomorrow night...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Curtains Rise on "Give, Baby, Give" Tomorrow In First Public Showing | 3/23/1939 | See Source »

...present system of elections makes a farce of democracy. The duly elected representatives of the class have absolutely no function but to appoint the chairmen of the Jubilee and the Smoker--something which the Union Committee could do just as well. Hence the election resolves down to a formal recognition of the most prominent freshmen...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: VOTE NO | 3/20/1939 | See Source »

Featuring a humorous take-off on the radio program, "Information Please", the Law School will hold its Annual Spring Formal at the Hotel Continental tomorrow evening...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Law School Giving Dance | 3/16/1939 | See Source »

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