Word: reactionism
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Council. In that case, the Canadian representative has to vote on many intricate European questions. He votes as representative of Canada which means that he is the voice of the Canadian government and that the government must make decisions on all international questions. This has caused a very marked reaction in the House of Commons where they now have frequent debates on international matters...
...first reaction to the announcement that Harvard has turned down a large gift for the establishment of a course in eugenics is likely to be one of unmitigated annoyance. Here is an opportunity to add to the educational facilities of the University with a subject which is attracting the attention of scientists and laymen together; Harvard has passed up the chance, what can she be up to? The answer this time is of course that the bequest carried so many conditions that the corporation felt itself unable to shoulder the responsibility implied in acceptance...
...gentleman from Maine, being incapacitated from attendance. Successive classes were summoned; there was a hush over that immense concourse that would have made a footfall seem loud. At length "the class of 1744" was called; a feeble old man stepped forth, and passed along the aisle alone. A reaction was experienced, and a burst of animated cheers followed his tottering foot-steps. It was a grand moment. I know nothing finer in the poetry of life...
...Reaction to farm relief: In Nodaway County, Mo., President Hoover owns an 80-acre farm, valued by the board of equalization at $85 per acre. Said a board member: "With farm relief in sight, the President's farm ought to be more valuable." Its valuation was then moved up to $125 per acre...
...effect on the audience is one of choked, hysterical amusement, no tribute to wit, but a healthy, spasmodic reaction to shenanigans. Press Representative John Peter Toohey and Anne Morrison wrote the play, based on Mr. Toohey's short stories in Pictorial Review. Raymond Guion is Son Jones...