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Word: reasons (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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...storm scene, they are filled with sounds of wind and surf. The trade calls this device Multi-Sound and it is when the wind is screaming the loudest, and everyone is wondering what has become of the fresh air, that Jenny appears for the last time. For some obscure reason, an extra large screen called Cycloramic Screen is teamed with Multi-Sound; given a few more idea men an the studio might have brought forth a Time Machine. A story about a timeless girl doesn't bring forth, ipso facto, a timeless picture and another device is needed to make...

Author: By Donald P. Spence, | Title: The Moviegoer | 3/2/1949 | See Source »

...fall to see the reason for ending the concert with Benjamin's Overture to an Italian Comedy. Though the performance was good, it is a slight piece and would have been far less of a sacrifice us a warmer-up than the Handel Concerto Grosso in B Flat. Otherwise the program was interesting and consecutive. Malcolm Holmes arranged the Purcell suite from separate dances which he found. With the exception of the Large-Minuet, all the movements contain delightful duets for violin and flute. Howard Brown played with skill but was too frequently obscured by the concert master's able...

Author: By Herbert P. Gleason., | Title: The Music Box | 3/2/1949 | See Source »

...decisive answer to this question, however, and indicates that a survey might be a good idea, demonstrates at least that there is dissatisfaction, if only because of this dissatisfaction. It might be a good idea, of course, ad still not be practical, and for this reason the Council invited William A. Heaman, manager of Dining Halls, to discuss the case with them last Monday night...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Thought for Food | 3/2/1949 | See Source »

Heaman said he objected to a survey for four reasons: First, that it would cost too much money. Granted $5,000 is a considerable sum of money, but the survey might well discover ways to save money. Cost cannot be the sole reason for rejecting a survey. Second, that no firm of experts is available in the area. But food experts do exist and can be persuaded to travel. Third, that machinery for examination exists in the form of House Food Committees and Visiting Committees of mothers. These people, however, are amateurs--they know nothing of slicing beef or buying...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Thought for Food | 3/2/1949 | See Source »

...letter mailed along with the pledge cards. Teele mentioned the inevitable flood conditions this spring as a reason for giving generously. He also called upon the 2700 faculty members and the 4000 employees to make their donations through Harvard in order to complete the quota here...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Faculty, Staff Money Sought By Red Cross | 2/28/1949 | See Source »

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