Word: pre
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Bright Wilson, Jr., chairman of the Chemistry Department, explained that pre-medical students who need background in biochemistry comprise a large fraction of his Department, but that this was not the only consideration in appointing the new professors. "We felt the time had come," said Wilson, "for us to emphasize the chemistry side of biochemistry. Several other branches of the University, including the Biology Department and the Medical School, also study the subject, but from other points of view...
...hours later (by similar pre-arrangement). Precondition No. 2 was also met. From U.S. Ambassador C. Douglas Dillon came the text of the U.S. pledge to keep troops on the Continent so long as the threat to Western Europe continues...
This is in striking contrast to the pre-World War II R.O.T.C., which (as of 1939-40) had only 90,000 members. Although in the '20s and '30s it was a favorite target of left-wingers and pacifists, R.O.T.C. did turn out a lot of highly useful officers (when World War II broke out, the Army was able quickly to call 58,000 R.O.T.C. graduates from civilian life). Today's peacetime R.O.T.C. is bigger and better than ever, but it also faces some serious problems...
...much a part of the league and the national game as bat and ball. Few announcers call a home run a home run: it is a "Ballantine blast" or a "White Owl wallop." Sponsors have not only moved in on the game itself, they have also lined up pre-game and post-game programs-mostly interviews with players. In Chicago, there are at least three such radio & TV shows before the game gets started. Last week Outfielder Ralph Kiner, speaking for the Chicago Cubs, announced that he and his teammates would demand a minimum of $100 for any appearance...
After a win, loss and tie in pre-league competition, the crippled varsity baseball team opens its Eastern circuit competition this afternoon, travelling to Annapolis to meet Navy...