Word: standardizes
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...federal social welfare payments, and the payrolls of four U.S. air and naval bases all contribute more to the economy than the island's once all-important fisheries. Before confederation, Newfoundlanders earned an average of $150 each per year; they have boosted this to $775, but their standard of living still lags far behind that of other Canadians, who average...
...compact car. It already has clay-model prototypes of a conventional-size Edsel and a compact Edsel. The compact Edsel would be a slightly larger version of next fall's compact Ford, might be brought out under another name in 1961 if Ford decides to continue producing the standard Edsel. The small Edsel or its counterpart could take the place of cheaper Ford six-cylinder cars, fill the gap between Ford's small car and its more expensive models, e.g., the Fairlane. In 1961 Ford may add a station wagon to its scheduled small...
NORTHROP AIRCRAFT will develop light, cheaper, all-weather fighter (N-156F) for allies under Air Force contract. Plane is simpler to maintain, easier to fly than standard U.S. fighters...
...senior privilege began in the fall of 1937, it was meant to free students from the petty annoyance of penalties for returning five minutes or even half an hour later than originally planned. The privilege functioned in this form for eight happy years. Then someone pointed out that the standard procedure of checking books to make sure that all girls had returned safely was prolonged indefinitely by this system, and since 1946, girls on senior privilege have been subject to penalties for late sign...
Without judging casualness as a standard of action, one can notice its effects when applied with rigor as an intellectual guide. The resolute determination to avoid enthusiasm in criticism can easily turn into a consistent refusal to be pleased. While the student avoids a potentially embarassing epousal of a cause, he is amply protected when on the attack, being free to concentrate on the weaknesses which can be found even in geniuses. The technique of isolating certain elements for criticism is never used to praise an author or defend a position, but is common when breaking down a work...