Word: lighting
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...chief handicap is Mexico City's altitude, a mile above sea level, where the thin atmosphere makes it difficult for a plane to rise with enough gasoline for the distance. In 1927, Col. Lindbergh flew in the reverse direction, from Washington to Mexico City, arriving with light tanks...
...other Moscow men. S. S. Brukhanenko and Sergei Chechulin. To the head arteries they connected a pump which forced oxygenated blood to the amputated head, which, like John the Baptist's rested on a plate. The head's eyes moved. They closed when a strong light was flashed at them. The ears wiggled. The tongue ejected a piece of cotton soaked with acid, and swallowed a piece of cheese. For three and a half hours these natural reactions continued. By that time the venous blood became too heavy for the pump to oxygenate thoroughly. The dog's head began...
...significant but unfortunate thing is that the authorities should have to take the defensive side of the issue at this crucial stage of the game. If Professor Hall's letter aids in awakening them to the importance of promoting free discussion and inviting constructive comment, it will throw valuable light upon the conditions that surround the controversy...
...house which grew out of the little shop in the Frankfort Judengasse. For the average reader, neither a student of the period, nor one more than ordinarily interested in the history of the amazing growth to power of the House of Rothschild, for one who wishes to get some light on its development and influence, Mr. Ravage's book is well designed, and, so far as it goes, essentially correct...
...Close-Up", a light musical comedy written entirely by H. C. Adamson '30, has been selected by the Dramatic Club as its annual Spring production, it was announced yesterday. The play will be presented in the first week of May, on dates to be made public later...