Word: sessional
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Manhattan, the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America opened its 15th Annual Session. James E. West, Chief Scout Executive, read a letter from the Honorary President of the Scouts...
...Athletic Committee cleaned up the year on Wednesday night in a busy session at which insignia were awarded to 201 men and the appointments of 18 managers and captains ratified...
...Washington, Senator King of Utah described certain persons (presumably not his constituents from Utah-rather, lobbyists from other states) : "Congress every session is besieged by hysteric men and neurotic women who are seeking to have the Government inject itself into the homes of the people and forcefully determine the conduct of their lives...
This body has an annual three-day session, which is a unique forum for the discussion of Harvard affairs, and where also a most excellent time is had. The first day of these meetings is devoted to the discussion of the graduate schools, the second day to business of the Association, and the third day to outdoor sports. There are dinners and entertainment's on each of the three nights. This year it took place in Baltimore on May 21, 22, and 23, giving a real opportunity for Eastern members to take part...
...faded War Lord was received in silence but, at the same time, there was no mistaking the fact that he was the cynosure of the auditors assembled to witness the elections to the Presidium or Standing Committee of the Congress, which, while the Congress is not in session, is the highest authority in the Union. Elections began. "Stalin," sounded a voice. Stalin stood up (cheers) and took his place at a long table on a platform. Kalinin, Kamenev, Rykov, Zinoviev were similarly elected. "Trotzky," boomed a voice and up jumped the ex-War Lord. A tremendous ovation greeted him. Cheer...