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Word: neither (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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...Model T and a mule met on a narrow road and neither would give way. "What are you?" said the mule to the Model T. "I'm an automobile," replied the Model T, "and what are you?" To which the mule replied: "I'm a horse." Then they both laughed and shared the road...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Oct. 3, 1949 | 10/3/1949 | See Source »

China's new people's republic would be strictly Soviet style. According to the principle of "democratic centralism," party rule would be exerted downward through a tightly knit administration. The "people's" conference was not elected by anyone, but appointed by the Communist bosses. Neither Mao Tse-tung nor any of his comrades had a "mandate" from the people. Mao described the new regime as a "people's democratic dictatorship...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CHINA: Democratic Dictatorship | 10/3/1949 | See Source »

...might be expected, the construction of the bridge is a very expensive undertaking--so expensive that neither the cities of Boston and Chelsea nor the State of Massachusetts could stand the necessary tax burden. Thus, the financing of the 27 million dollar project is being handled by a group of private investors who will operate the toll system on the bridge until the capital plus interest is paid off. By 1978, the toll profits should exceed the original cost and the bridge, as per previous agreement, will became public property...

Author: By Edward C. Haley, | Title: CIRCLING THE SQUARE | 10/1/1949 | See Source »

...Neither team at this stage appears the decided favorite. Although the Crimson last year shut out Tufts, 5 to 0, Coach Munro has lost most of his best linemen through graduation. The defense, headed by captain-goalie Whoop Batchelder, will be Harvard's strongpoint...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Soccer Squad at Tufts Tomorrow For Opening Tilt | 9/30/1949 | See Source »

Eleven is an ideal time for class, between breakfast and lunch, cramping neither. Gucrard, with a reputation of being an excellent but demanding lecturer, is giving Comp. Lit. 166, a half course in the "Forms of the Modern Novel." It could be a very good bet (Emerson D). Nock's History of Religions 101 is highly entertaining. Good to listen in on occasionally (Harvard 5). Kenneth Conant's Fine Arts 179, "American Architecture." is non-technical, not difficult, and excellent to audit. Slides and aucedotes (Fogg Large Room...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE CLASSGOER | 9/29/1949 | See Source »

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