Word: joining
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...made public last week by Bishop Charles H. Brent of the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York. It pointed out that "unity" of faith did not necessarily imply "uniformity" in the expression of faith; that co-operation in foreign mission fields, and the willingness of many Christians to join "without regard for denominational differences" in the sacrament of the Lord's Supper were evidences of church union...
Justice Proskauer sat down and busily drew up a lawyer's oath. He would have every lawyer fortify his oath of admission to the Bar, saying: "I swear I will join with my adversary in waiving a jury trial wherever and whenever it can possibly be done without the sacrifice of a fundamental right. I will join with my adversary in supporting a trial Justice in fair comment upon the evidence and reasonable direction to a jury on the facts. I will join with my adversary in fair concession of undisputed facts...
...opposed to a policy which will allow any State to determine for itself the alcoholic content of beverages to be manufactured, sold and transported throughout the country, but I believe the States should join with the officers of the United States in enforcing the laws of Congress, as was contemplated by the constitutional amendment...
...minor actions and intensive training behind the lines. Such thrift was long the despair of the French. It may even have prevented an Allied victory in the early years of the War. But Sir Douglas Haig was inflexible in believing that Britain's "new army" should not join the professional army of France in a desperate thrust "to win or lose it all." Of his attitude famed Winston Churchill, now Chancellor of the Exchequer, has written: "On questions which, in his view, involved the safety of the British armies under his command, Sir Douglas Haig-right or wrong...
...already runs. U. S. universities have long been criticized because their effects wear off so soon. At Michigan, President Little hopes to change all this, will keep the alumni brains a-bubbling, cooperating with faculty and students. Surprised, pleased, a thousand graduates have already asked to join the scheme. It will be open to all of Michigan's 67,000 alumni. Each may choose a subject which interests him - or her, for Michigan is coeducational. If the choice be literature, Michigan professors will suggest reading, supervise courses. If architecture, they will bul- letin the latest advances in structure...