Word: frequent
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Referring to his royal patient's frequent and serious illnesses, Dr. Sassard observes: "I have always been surprised by the reserves of energy and courage that exist in so frail a body. . . . The attention of the public and of Europe is directed at the two sons of the Sovereign. The first, the Heir Apparent, is now 19 years old. He generally lives far removed from the capital, surrounded by spies, restricted in any independent action he may take, frequently and harshly rebuked by his father. . . . Prince Makonnen, who is 12 years old, is his father's great favorite...
Various methods which have been tried were not successful. Tipsy driver, "cock-eyed" co-eds and "dead soldiers" outside dorm windows grow more frequent every...
...miss productions have been frequent in Chicago this season. Manager Paul Longone has felt obliged to economize on rehearsals. He has let his ensembles suffer for the sake of hiring a few big names. Backstage sensation occurred last week when Conductor Gennaro Papi resigned a week before he was to have conducted the U. S. premiere of Respighi's La Fiamma. Manager Longone issued a blazing statement to the effect that Papi had found it impossible to memorize the relatively difficult score. Papi railed against artistic conditions in general, implied that it was all too easy for mediocre performers...
...broke down after the death of her favorite son. In this, as in most crises, Engels saved them. Determining to make money, Engels became a manufacturer in Manchester, a member of the Stock Exchange, on the surface lived the typical life of a well-to-do Englishman, which included frequent fox-hunts with conservative companions. Behind this façade, Engels supported Marx financially, arranged for the publication of his work, kept an Irish mistress, studied military strategy in preparation for the World Revolution. Reading constantly, Engels learned "to stutter in 20 languages," learned Persian in three weeks, once wrote...
...Especially valuable in developing new talent," continues Coach Cowles, "are the frequent games in the Metropolitan Club league." Every evening from Monday through Thursday three Freshmen and two varsity teams participate in the league matches. And among his many candidates Coach Cowles sees several coming stars...