Word: speaking
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...were 3,125,000 persons at work on various useful projects throughout the nation. . . . This result constitutes a substantial and successful national achievement. Slums Demolished. "Within sight of us today-just around the corner-" President Roosevelt paused significantly. The crowd roared, catching his imitation of his predecessor about to speak of prosperity. "Now we know how to get around the corner," added Stumpster Roosevelt owlishly. "-There stands a tribute to useful work under Government supervision, the first slum clearance and low-rent housing project. Here, at the request of the citizens of Atlanta, we have cleaned out nine square blocks...
...treated the thought and character of the great American philosopher and psychologist with respect but with the most commendable objectivity. As it is stated on the box in which the two volumes are contained, he took pains to let James and his contemporaries speak for themselves. His comments are at the same time helpful and interesting in putting William James in his proper place in "the golden day" of American literature and in interpreting the manifold indications of the man's genius...
Pierce Will Speak...
...Dinner of the Society will be held in the Continental Hotel at 7 o'clock this evening and after the meal Professor George W. Pierce will speak on "Sounds Made by Insects" and give supersonic demonstrations...
James P. Baxter, associate Professor of History and Master of Adams House, will speak on "The Future of American Neutrality" before members of Dunster House at 7.30 o'clock Wednesday evening...