Word: sequiturs
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...baggage of accomplishments are these devices depending upon abstruse physics: the sine wave systems of telegraphy, multiplex telegraphy and telephony, tree telegraphy and telephony, broadcasting over power and telephone lines by radio frequency currents (wired radio). General Squier's exhibit at Chicago was an unexpected non sequitur to his previous work. It was a woman's powder compact, rigged with a strap for wrist wear. A tiny handle pulled out a small drawer wherein reposed powder, puff and mirror...
...States." Having thus reviewed the Clark opinion, the Supreme Court concluded: "Appellees assert . . . that the People reserved to themselves powers over their personal liberty and that the legislatures are not competent to enlarge the powers of the Federal Government in that behalf. . . . "But the argument is a complete non sequitur. . . . [Article V] is a grant of authority by the People to Congress, and not to the U. S. . . . Unless and until the article be changed by amendment. Congress must function as the delegated agent of the People in the choice of the method of ratification...