Word: prior
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Prior to the First World War, these publications all had a definite and unique role in the community. Every girl at Radcliffe was a pioneer; this magazine which called itself "the undergraduate magazine of Radcliffe College and Harvard University." It thus made the initial mistake of competing with Harvard. By 1949, financial difficulties forced it to appear in mimeographed form, and more than 50 per cent of the contributions were from Harvard students. It collapsed in 1950, mainly because of student apathy...
...Judge Weinfeld held that the proposed merger would eliminate substantial competition between Bethlehem and Youngstown, depriving steel consumers of alternate sources of supply. To the companies' arguments that they could not compete with U.S. Steel, Weinfeld replied that this was "not persuasive in the light of their prior activities, their financial resources, their growth and demonstrated capacity to meet the challenge of a constantly growing economy." Both companies, he noted, had bettered their position in the industry in the last five years: Bethlehem increased its capacity by 30.7%, Youngstown by 31.4%. Thus, both are financially able to expand further...
Public opinion on foreign affairs makes its influence felt outside the polls, however, Bundy declared. Both Truman and Eisenhower were closely attuned to underlying popular sentiments, and Roosevelt showed keen awareness of public opinion prior to America's entry into World...
...final portion of last night's lecture, the results of Christ's revelation, will be presented by Dr. Newbigin prior to his lecture this evening...
Brochures describing the recommended charities and listing suggested charities will be distributed Sunday night prior to the drive's opening. Entry solicitors will take pledges between 10 p.m. and 12 p.m. each evening during the week...