Word: nevertheless
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...history, its ramifications in the fields of psychology and biology--to mention but a few--only need to be recalled to recognize the importance of sociology. And in its own right it shows astonishing vitality; even at Harvard, under many handicaps, it has expanded and developed greatly. It is, nevertheless, the weakest department in the University, with only one possible competitor for the also-ran position...
These works by 19th century English artists do not posses the vividness and general appeal of Sargent or Winslow Homer, but nevertheless the meticulous and almost classical methods of portraiture employed, coupled with some fascinating variations of form and color, make this collection one of great charm...
...President Eliot once said that the appreciation of music was not characteristic of the type of evolved Puritan usually to be found in the Harvard Corporation. If we admit that the evolution has been slow, it is nevertheless true that the Pierian Sodality, which 100 years ago had to rely wholly for its inspiration from those ancient springs its name was taken from, has shown us that music, both instrumental and choral has won a recognized place in University life. It is therefore fitting" Mr. Greene concluded, "that the Sodality and the Glee Club should have an active part...
...Nevertheless last week's scoop by Chairman Howard was of the first magnitude. After his even more difficult feat three years ago in becoming the first journalist received by the Japanese Emperor since the accession of His Majesty, Roy Howard had to give his word not to quote one word of what the Son-of-Heaven said (TIME, July 3, 1933). Last week the Soviet Government not only permitted quotes but supplied Mr. Howard with a translation of what Joseph Stalin had said in Russian, this interview having been conducted through brilliant, saturnine Constantine Umansky as interpreter. For five...
Jews and Christians are on theological principle opposed to any procedure which interrupts pregnancy. Nevertheless Dr. Frederick Joseph Taussig, famed St. Louis gynecologist, author of last week's milestone text, finds that every tribe, nation, people and race from time immemorial has practiced abortion. After careful figuring, he decided that 681,600 abortions occur each year in the U. S., causing some 10,000 maternal deaths. According to Dr. Taussig, much of this mortality is due to secretiveness growing out of laws which declare abortions criminal unless performed to preserve the health or life of the mother...