Word: intentioned
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Flaunting an impressive sheaf of endorsements by high government officials, the Committee for Latin-American scholarships has returned to the limelight. Since Secretary of State Hull has labeled its scheme "a great idea" and promised "the full cooperation of the State Department," Harvard must recognize the group's serious intent--therefore proceed to an objective consideration of the plan...
...Alexander's piping, to an intent ear, hit some strident notes. Although she declared she is seeking "a renaissance of religious consciousness" in the U. S., by her candid admission the purpose of that renaissance would be simply to put new life into Capitalism. A religious revival, said Miss Alexander, could well be brought about by arousing people's fears, by showing them that, if they do not behave themselves, an authoritarian U. S. Government will teach them how. Miss Alexander's message: "Have a religious experience for your country's sake." Dr. Alexander has lectured...
...desk nearer the stacks would permit an additional increase in speed; students would have a great deal more space to sit down, which would decrease the confusion now prevalent in active periods; and finally, the center of activity would be moved away from the reference desks, thereby aiding those intent on consulting the various assistants...
...mother. He had managed to pay no income taxes to any State by the simple process of citing to the tax collectors of each his residence in the others, especially Texas. Sharply condemning "migratory millionaires," Master Flannery opined that "conduct is of greater evidential value than mere declaration of intent...
...before they have even skated to a halt, begin to spew forth a few score commuters who flash past him on staccato high heels or solemn, rubber-heeled oxfords. Cogs in the Hub's vast commercial machine, muses the Vagabond, as he lolls against a post. Each one intent only on getting to his or her job on time so that, when the man at the top of the heap pushes the button, all the units can awake into smooth action simultaneously. Vag watches them as he fumbles in the caverns of his reversible for a pipe. Then the shiny...