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Dates: during 1930-1939
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During the turbulent days following the abdication of the dictator Machado, Cuba was gripped in the throes of fear. A quick succession of presidents, including Grau San. Martin, de Cespedes and finally Mendieta made for suspicion and distrust. The efforts of Dr. BcBain of Columbia resulted in a new electoral system, and the government of the United States was largely instrumental in advising the Cuban government during the remodelling of its constitution. With these vital changes came a feeling of trust and good-will and through the reciprocal tariff agreement Cuba was largely restored to that prosperity which was hers...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CUBA | 12/14/1935 | See Source »

Fellow 6., swell but eccentric--a cynic, quick thinker, unusual sense of humor--innate idealism; Fellow 7., friendly and hard working . . . no originality or wit . . . doesn't talk much...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Character of Conant Prize Fellows Revealed by Interviews With All New Scholarship Holders | 12/11/1935 | See Source »

Fellow 8., hardworking, quiet sort without any particular vices--uninteresting; Fellow 9., extremely pleasant and likeable fellow; Fellow 10., jovial, genial, all around person . . . most hospitable; Fellow 11., quick mind revelling in sophism . . . ardent punster...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Character of Conant Prize Fellows Revealed by Interviews With All New Scholarship Holders | 12/11/1935 | See Source »

...Quick Thinker...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Character of Conant Prize Fellows Revealed by Interviews With All New Scholarship Holders | 12/11/1935 | See Source »

...scales were then temporarily reversed when W. E. Coolidge of Lincoln's Inn won a quick and decisive victory over Donald E. Jackson '37. Richard M. Dorson '37 pulled the Crimson away from the red by defeating...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SQUASH TEAM WINS | 12/11/1935 | See Source »

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