Word: spites
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...less tangible signs of interest. Milton Eisenhower's one visit worked a remarkable change in South American attitude toward the United States. Argentina, for instance, turned overnight from hostility to equally fervid admiration. But, aside from the one Eisenhower bid, little has been done to increase mutual understanding. In spite of the Fulbright program and others, student, teacher, and labor leader exchange has been negligible. Technical assistance has been almost equally lacking. This is largely because neither the State Department nor the public in general seems to realize the growing importance of Latin America both as a supplier...
...spite of all a teacher might do, these students set the tone of the class. Yet "they cannot be invited to leave school: the school will not permit it, the community would not approve, and the parents would strenuously object." As a result, educators have tended to turn their courses into entertainments in the vain effort to make learning seem as much fun as dancing or basketball. When that fails, they add more and more practical courses. But chances are, says Green, that if a student gets an F in English he will also get an F in shop...
...academic freedom issue, the row over the appearance of Alger Hiss was a heartening reaffirmation of Princeton's principles. Gregory Vlastos, professor of Philosophy, said that the appearance of Hiss in spite of protest was a great boost to University morale. "There is terrific pressure to maintain freedom," according to Vlastos, "and for the people who have a clear understanding of academic freedom, it really strengthens Princeton's reputation...
...says Dr. Lilly, he was conscious of his surroundings and of recent events. He even enjoyed the sensation of being suspended in silence and darkness, with nothing whatever to do. But slowly during the next hour he developed an overwhelming "lust" for any kind of stimulus or action. In spite of his intention to keep perfectly still, he made surreptitious swimming motions or stroked one finger with another. Such small delights gave him great satisfaction. He found that if he denied himself all such stimulus, the tension grew unbearable, and he had to get out of the tank for relief...
Vlastos, professor of Philosophy, said that the appearance of Hiss in spite of wide prostest was a great boost to University morale. "There is terrific reaffirmation of Princeton's principles. Gregory the appearance of Alger Hiss was a heartening Philosophy departments. Now his invective became so extreme that practically everyone on campus joined in the ridicule. He met incessant boos and jeers at his anti-Hiss, anti-Princeton talk on the eve of the great event, and caused a minor demonstration when he asserted, "Princeton is in its darkest hour...