Word: functional
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...than retreat before imagined defeat. Probably there are other less selfish considerations. Because Adlai has way above average intelligence, he is not complacent. He is well aware of the immensity of the problems confronting a President. He doubts whether he or any man has sufficient ability to perform the function of Chief Executive. He thinks it is presumptuous for anyone to insist that he is the man who can. A very liberal friend of mine, experienced in politics on the national level, no longer thinks Stevenson would be the strongest candidate. This friend is convinced that Sen. Symington has more...
...only things that can be said for 319 is that it came out on schedule, that if you are a senior it has your picture in it (though your name may be mis-spelled), and that it has articles on all sports and activities. Aside from its limited function as a record an das a class-book, there is not much else to recommend...
That the movie is at all funny is a function of the Continental tradition that medical students are full-time rogues and not dedicated scientists. This means that the principals in Doctor in the House can go around playing rugby, seducing nurses, and acting collegiate without being kicked...
...concerned, the department is finally emerging from "the valley of the shadow of death" according to Chairman Randall Thompson '20. At least one new professor and one instructor will be appointed next year, and possibly more. But, even if this problem is solved, the more difficult question of the function of a music department in a liberal arts college will still remain...
...where it belongs: at the collective-bargaining table. It removes the incentive for either labor or management to delay settlement in hope of winning points through the White House. Members of the National Mediation Board were delighted. Said one: "We are all convinced that the Railway Labor Act will function if it is left alone. The L. & N. strike proves that...