Word: heights
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Campanile, or Leaning Tower, as it is more generally called, was begun in 1174. When it had reached the height of 35 feet, the south side was observed to be sinking. In after years, several unsuccessful attempts to rectify the "lean" were made; and, in 1350, the edifice was completed with a pronounced slope. Although the inclination is slowly increasing, it is still less than 14 feet, according to the above report from Rome...
...used throughout. Many parts are made totally of duralumin. The valve mechanism of the overhead type is driven by a cam system and placed in a housing of the lightest possible construction. The cylinders are of larger bore and shorter stroke than the old Liberty motors so that the height of the motor is diminished. The exhaust valves working in the terrific heat of the outgoing gases are cooled by a column of oil forced under pressure through the stems and heads of the valves with greater reliability of the valve system as the result. A specially designed magneto furnishes...
...walls of the new administration building facing Harvard Square have been slowly rising, speculation has been rife as to the ultimate destiny of the 50-foot derrick which rises over the four brick walls, which have already reached the third-story height...
...Crimson line-up tomorrow night against the Blue in the final game of the season, is likely to be changed. McElroy's height will again give him the starting call at the tap-off job with Leekley starting at left forward. Captain Luman, at center for the Eli quintet, is the second highest scorer on the Yale team to date, and the Crimson substitutions will depend in large part on his playing. Leekley may be shifted to jump against him with Jones used at forward, or Rauh may get the assignment...
...death removes him from the ranks of possible contestants in the June election. He died at the height of his career, holding the greatest office in the gift of the German people. The past has been difficult. The future is dubious: such a leader will be missed...