Word: steps
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...live humans that in nine cases out of ten handicaps the woman's earning capacity more than the man's; and if through no fault on her part it has been wrecked; why, pray, after a fair day in court should an ex-husband who has "stepped out'' of matrimony be encouraged to step out of alimony and so on ad infinitum...
...obvious way to meet these difficulties at Harvard within the college itself is to revise the Freshman advisory system and to reorganize the tutorial system for the benefit of the advanced student. There is, however, a necessary preliminary step and that is to make arrangements allowing the advanced scholar in secondary school to continue his education in college without refracing his steps and without unnecessary deviations from the path he has chosen...
...which a large proportion of the self-supporting students already in the University could be taken care of; but it should not be used as a bait for incoming freshman who hope to support themselves. As a temporary resort in time of emergency, it does seem an imperative step...
...oldster, taking that distinction from Wyoming's Kendrick by four years. His age. however, was his chief recommendation for office in the Governor's eyes. His Washington service will be brief (the term expires 1935) and quiet. "Brother Charley" has ample assurances that he will step aside next year for a Bryan-for-Senator campaign...
...wheat, steered off her course in Hudson Strait, her compass swung untrue by the nearby north magnetic pole. She crashed into an iceberg and went down in three hours in 900 ft. of water. Canadians feared the Bright Fan's end would make Lloyd's drastically step up insurance rates on Churchill cargoes. But last week Canada's Department of the Interior announced a new agreement with Lloyd's, giving Churchill cargoes even better rates, extending the August-September insurance season from July...