Word: poore
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Emphasizing the economic as well as the physical handicaps under which the Esquimaux exist, Sir Wilfred went on to explain many of the adverse features of native life. Among these he mentioned malnutrition, poorly constructed ships, poor markets for fur and fish catches, and the comparative lack of adequate medical facilities...
...past 21 years the Legal aid has given free counselery advice to the poor of Cambridge and has provided a practical training ground for Honor Students of the Law School. Last year was the most successful in the history of the bureau, assistance being given to 1,000 people and many thousands of dollars collected for clients...
...university can be no more liberal than its president, so there must be some plot hatching in President Conant's scientific head which will prevent this law from suppressing freedom of speech and criticism among Harvard's illustrious and highly-paid faculty. Things like that happen in poor, benighted state universities, but are impossible in great and tolerant Harvard. The Daily Dartmouth
...obey the law would quickly have shown this. Next you suggest a test case on the constitutionality of the law. How is this to be brought about except by the refusal of someone to obey it? Lastly you suggest that if the law is a poor piece of legislation, as you say is "probable", Professor Mather could "arouse public opinion to influence the State Legislature in its repeal". Is this not just what he set about to do? Bert Arenson...
...later investigation revealed a kidney had been ruptured. Unable to travel farther, he was carried to the feet of the mountain by his companions and a car summoned from the nearest town. The ride back from to civilization was over a long, hot route not improved by the exceedingly poor roads...