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Word: principall (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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The principal diversion from the plot of Mann's novel occurs in the movie's unsatisfactory conclusion. Mann intended to write another novel about the further adventures of Krull, but he did give his novel an hilarious and epiphanal conclusion with Felix's seduction of the mother of one of...

Author: By Bryce E. Nelson, | Title: The Confessions of Felix Krull | 10/21/1958 | See Source »

Hard work, indeed, is perhaps the most notable feature of Nigeria's educational system. Fear of losing a government scholarship is, however, only one explanation for this phenomenon. Another is the simple fact that there are not enough schools for everyone; hence, only those most qualified may attend. This involves...

Author: By David Abernethy, | Title: Students in Nigeria - The New Elite | 10/16/1958 | See Source »

William W. Cooley Ed.D. '58, principal investigator of the study, emphasized that "although our function is primarily to choose scientists, we want to gain knowledge of the abilities which will make students proficient in all fields. This study is by no means designed to prod students to become scientists."

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Group Will Study Career Abilities Of 700 Students | 10/11/1958 | See Source »

State Over Liberty. Bourguiba exploded. He summoned a meeting of the Neo-Destour Party executive, rammed through a vote to ban L'Action. For voting against Bourguiba's wishes, Mohammed Masmoudi, one of the paper's principal shareholders and once Bourguiba's close confidant, was fired...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: TUNISIA: No Time for Democracy | 9/29/1958 | See Source »

High Objectives. Planned without through streets, the development includes a swimming pool, ice-skating rink and private clubhouse for residents, a four-acre shopping center, barber and beauty shops. Rental apartments start at $85 a month (a few de luxe penthouse apartments will rent for up to $235), while a...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: HOUSING: Answer to Decay | 9/29/1958 | See Source »

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