Word: restrictionism
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Only dance at Princeton to escape the edict will be the senior Prom tentatively scheduled for January 29, the night before accelerated Seniors will graduate this year. No restriction has yet been made on attendance at this dance, but in line with the recent university policy it is expected that...
All the contributing causes of tooth decay are not clearly understood, Hill admits. But it is certain that decay is usually associated with the presence in the mouth of swarms of bacteria, whose acid excretions etch away calcium from the teeth. These bacteria cannot live in human saliva unless sugar...
But the anti-inflation picture is still incomplete. Like a John Ford movie cut in two, the present bill is technically excellent but woefully inadequate. The experience of Britain and Canada proves conclusively that inflation cannot be prevented merely by controlling prices; restriction of purchasing power is also essential if...
"Note to Youngsters: In spite of the fact that the order places no restriction on the consumption of castor oil for medicinal purposes, Ernest Kanzler, Director General for Operations, may, at his discretion, issue special directions to any person regarding the use of any castor oil."
Radio receivers on ships at sea have been silenced since war began. Reason: an ordinary receiving set sends out radiations of its own that can be detected by an enemy submarine. Sailors chafe at this restriction because radioed baseball scores and news bulletins used to be one of the high...