Word: gradualism
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...adoption of arc-welding by shipbuilders marks another step in the gradual displacement of the noisy and often inefficient rivet. Welding is increasingly used in steel skyscraper construction (in Manhattan a fire department permit is necessary). In the construction of many parts of automobiles, welding is replacing and bettering costly, intricate castings and forgings, which are more subject to structural failure...
...causes of war, Professor Friedrich said, "Yes, I am convinced that the principle of free trade is sound, but to put it in practice is a difficult matter. Now obviously you can't abolish all tariffs suddenly. What is needed is a policy of long-continued, gradual reduction, and it is woefully hard for a country to stick to such a policy when the government changes every four years or oftener...
...ranks of these "Figures" associated with the English Department. The lamented death of Professor Hurlbut, the resignations of Professors Copeland and Perry, and Professor Lowes' temporary residence at Oxford, have been some of the causes resulting in the prevalent opinion that the field of English has been suffering a gradual decline...
Editor Richard H. Edmonds of the Manufacturers' Record: "I anticipate a gradual but marked improvement throughout the country." Directing Editor Norman G. Shidle of Chilton Class Journal Co.: "Passenger car production will probably be about 17% less than it was in 1929. Motor truck production, we expect, will be slightly higher than...
...cocky Mr. Wang cracked, retracted. He blandly announced himself in complete accord with the following trick statement, masterfully drafted by the British Foreign Office: "His Majesty's government are willing to agree that Jan. 1, 1930, should be treated as the date from which the process of the gradual abolition of extraterritoriality should be regarded as having commenced in principle...