Word: motion
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...military athletic events such as wall scaling and grenade throwing may be on the program. It was decided also to hold exhibitions of javelin and discus throwing. Though there was the ever recurring discussion as to whether the hammer throw should be eliminated from the list, no such motion was carried, and the event will undoubtedly take place as usual...
...that instruction may be progressive; to prepare plans and policies connected with training; to supervise and co-ordinate functions of central schools and divisional, tactical and specialist schools for officers, officer-candidates and enlisted men; to submit recommendations and distribute documents pertaining to training; to produce and distribute motion pictures as an auxiliary in training of troops; and to assign, supervise and co-operate with foreign officers on training duty...
...labors is a sufficient satisfaction to them. They understood what was wanted; they went and got it. Last of all must we again congratulate Dr. Mott, for it was he who awakened us. His speech of last week was the original energy which put the wheels of success in motion. A good combination is a most difficult thing to beat. Such a combination as Dr. Mott, the University campaign committee and the body of Harvard undergraduates could do nothing but bring about desired results...
...government sets a maximum price on staples, to reduce the cost of living; labor strikes for higher wages and shorter hours, there by increasing the cost of transportation and manufacture; increased cost sends prices soaring again; until the government's price regulations are encountered, and a new circular motion sets...
...definite statement regarding the program of entertainment at the hut has been made, but musicales, motion picture shows and other performances, as well as Sunday meetings of various kinds, will be held throughout the winter. Although the hut was to have been completed by this date, unforeseen delays will postpone the opening for a fortnight...