Word: spirited
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Percy W. Bridgman '04, Hollis Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy, denied "that science is in some way inimical to a realization by man of the highest virtue within him," at a discussion about "Science, Materialism, and the Human Spirit." He spoke jointly with two Princeton professors of philosophy and Julius S. Bixler, president of Colby College...
...they believe the UN is the source of eventual peace and prosperity, as stated in the preamble and article one of the Pact. But the UN is clearly unable to cope with the present crisis. Its Charter was based on continued cooperation of the Big Five. Until this cooperative spirit reappears, the UN cannot solve major international problems. It is also impossible to strengthen the UN so long as the present attitude of mutual distrust prevails. The Pact allows for the growth of the UN, saying that any military action taken under the treaty "shall be terminated when the Security...
...member of the Committee of Education, Representative Putnam, asked Sullivan who would determine when a teacher was advocating overthrow of the government by force or violence. He quoted a Harvard professor, whom he did not name, as saying, "I like the spirit of rebellion." Putnam asked Sullivan whether Harvard could be penalized for such a statement under the terms of H442...
Bravos & Whistles. The spectators, who can shake the theater with bravos and oles, are inclined to riot when displeased; but Montalban, who keeps plenty of spirit of ammonia on hand for emergencies, says the police have been "very helpful." In their enthusiasm, the aficionados disdain such pallid Yankee conventions as waiting at the stage door for autographs. When they wanted the signature of Mexican Cowboy Singer Negrete, hundreds of them piled right up on the stage. But they are avid practitioners of the U.S. custom of whistling in approval. The piercing whistles once drove a singer to tears when Manager...
...pooped ships before they sailed off, Juan Trippe was also showing off his newest ship of the air. The ship was a great, fat-bellied Boeing Stratocruiser, the first delivered to any airline. When it flew into Boston last week, it created the biggest stir since Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis landed there in 1927 on its triumphal tour...