Word: localism
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...operative house arrangement will be set up to introduce flexibility into the offerings of the College to students from local communities who cannot afford to pay full residential costs," Leighton explained...
...local leather lungs know well that Dartmouth goalie Dirk Frankenberg rattles easily from concentrated distraction. And brawny defensemen Ryan Ostebo and Rusty Ingersoll lose much of their self-assurance without Hanover locals in the stands...
...candidate meets the entrance intelligence requirements, but is inadequately prepared because of poor local schooling the fund may also be used to support him for an extra year of preparatory or summer school...
...unlike the IBRD, would operate on a local currency basis--a loan to India, for example, might consist of francs for French concrete, guilders for Dutch engineers, and rupees for the local labor. India would repay, at low interest over a long period, in rupees, which in turn would later be used by the Authority to purchase Indian goods and services, thus providing a double boost to India's economy...
...campaign against canned music is being mounted by New York City's big (30,000 members ) Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians. Calling itself "the first victim of automation,'' the federation (total membership: 260,000) says that only 75,000 members now make a living from music (average: $3,500 yearly). The union also reports a serious shortage of young string players, is handing out a minimum of 50 scholarships a year for instrumental students. Local 802 is particularly concerned with New York City's still relatively lusty night life, is spending...