Word: protection
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Harvard was lucky to beat Princeton on more than one occasion. Of these pre-war games the 1911 defeat was one of the most exciting games ever played. The Harvard team was lined up on the right side of the field planning a drop-kick but failed to protect the drop-kicker, Paul Hollister '14, sufficiently, and Hart, Princeton's captain-end, who was playing with a broken neck, blocked the kick. White picked up the ball, and won the game by an 80 yard run. The very next week against Yale. White turned the same trick...
...driving force behind most of the agitation for independence in the Philippine Islands," he declared, "and most of the people are ignorant of the true facts of the Philippine problem. It is pathetic fanaticism to think that world conscience as it exists and operates today would be sufficient to protect an independent Philippine nation from external aggression dictated by the biologic urge of self-preservation. National necessity and economic imperatives have proved the impotence of the diplomatists' declarations that their nations will respect political independence and territorial integrity. The sovereign independence of the defunct kingdom of Korea was guaranteed...
...When Congress reconvenes it will be asked to authorize the em- ployment of organized armed guards to protect the mails. Such guards would take the place of the marines now on duty. An appropriation of $1,000,000 will also be required to purchase armored mail trucks. President Coolidge has already called for bids on 250 trucks with bullet-proof drivers' cabs...
...London, a special hunting motor car, camouflaged in green, brown and other jungle shades, to deceive lions and tigers. There is also a dazzle light to blind them. The car, which cost about $20,000, is of 50-horsepower, with special buffers, front and rear, to protect it from charges by wild animals. I have added an ice box, for drinks...
...covers are made of tenounce, waterproofed duck, and protect the entire field with the exception of the and zones: Heavy planks on the ends of each section prevent the wind disturbing them...