Word: scheme
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...motion to grant the final installment on a Sudan irrigation scheme, which is sponsored by the Government, because it provides employment, the Left Wing of the Labor Party split with MacDonald. The measure was passed 397 to 43 votes. The 43 represent the dissentient voices from the Clyde. Neil McLean, one of the fiercest Clyde-siders, was particularly indignant and practically accused the Government of treachery to the workers...
...Scheme of Redemption" to take into account institutions as well as individuals...
...Oriental Gardens of Paradise, had splashed his paint regardless. The story, too, had its points as melodrama. Alim (King of Lahore), Scindia (Prime Minister), Timur (High Priest), the god Indra, rajahs, priests, fakirs, soldiers, dancers, bayaderes, slaves, musicians united in scenes of love and war to produce a scheme of action, ending gloriously in two suicides that gave unexampled opportunities to the composer. But Massenet's score disappointed those who might ignorantly have looked for more Meditations from Thais...
This evening's set-to should illustrate the clash of the two different systems, if Coach Wanamaker runs true to form, as the Crimson mentor is almost as certain to pursue his usual scheme of pushing his attack to the limit. Whatever the strategy, the Big Three championship is at stake tonight, and both teams are well aware of the fact
...elected as often as possible, in order that his biographer may dwell on the painful journeys to 7.45 classes. And at least once in his strenuous college career he must attempt, unsuccessfully, to reform an institution which can be magnified into a symbol of capitalistic dominance. If this scheme is rigidly adhered to, it appears probable that attendance at Harvard will promote, rather than discourage, the Presidential prospects of the candidate...