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Dates: during 1960-1969
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STILL, a closer examination of the situation reveals that Congress does not have nearly the power it pretends to have. The universities' rears of congressional intervention may be greatly exaggerated. One reason for this is the weakness of Congress in 1969, in a century in which political power has increasingly been flowing away from the Capitol. Another reason is the power of the allies of the universities--the permanent government (the federal agencies) and, for the most part, the President and his staff...

Author: By James K. Glassman, | Title: Money From Congress | 5/13/1969 | See Source »

...black chick couldn't think of any acceptable reason, so she sat down. Something about having to be home on time...

Author: By John Leone, | Title: Last Stop. | 5/9/1969 | See Source »

Otherwise, there has been little reason for encouragement. Three veterans anchor a defense which is at least adequate, though it has shown a tendency to crumble late in the game, while the offensive attack is almost nonexistent. There are a couple of talented individuals, but the passing appears to be ineffective...

Author: By Bennett H. Beach, | Title: Lacrosse Men Head for Hanover; play a Weak Dartmouth Team | 5/9/1969 | See Source »

...probable reason for the Big Green's lack of success is the scarcity of players from Maryland and Long Island. Only two of the Indians live in Maryland and three on Long Island, while people from these two places make up almost half the rosters of most league teams...

Author: By Bennett H. Beach, | Title: Lacrosse Men Head for Hanover; play a Weak Dartmouth Team | 5/9/1969 | See Source »

...some reason, dexedrine doesn't seem to do much good in the study of science and mathematics. It has something to do with pacing. That kind of thinking, I guess, has to trickle in at a slower speed...

Author: By John G. Short, | Title: Outline for the Coming Chemical Society, Or Dexedrine vs the Old Academic Process | 5/9/1969 | See Source »

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