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...chief criticisms of monarchy is that it is not only an anachronism but also a mighty expensive one. Japan's Emperor Hirohito, even though he formally declared himself mortal in 1946, draws a stipend of $3,000,000 a year, plus another $3,000,000 of taxpayers' funds to support an Imperial Household Agency of 1,200 officials. Inside the palace compound in Tokyo, a $38 million ceremonial hall is now abuilding for him, and a $27,000 Nissan Royal limousine has just been added to the royal fleet of three Rolls-Royces, a Daimler, a Cadillac...
Unable to make good in the new world as a tailor, Morris worked as a janitor for three scrofulous tenements in Manhattan's teeming Jewish ghetto. His stipend: $33 a month and a free two-bedroom flat. He also served as a ward heeler, working under an Irish saloonkeeper who gave him money before every election to distribute (at $2 a head) to tenement dwellers who promised fealty to the Democratic ticket...
Seventeen Harvard seniors have been nominated for Sheldon know and show fellowship. The prises each carrying a stipend of $2200. provide for a year of study or travel abroad...
Earlier this year, Hugh Y. Hunter arrived at Harvard on a British fellowship honoring the late president. His stipend, however, was provided by the National Union of Students rather than by the official Kennedy Memorial program...
...program pays for the Scholars' tuition, and provides each student with $4000 for living expenses and an additional travel allowance. The awards are made for one year, but may be renewed for a second. During the second year the stipend is reduced...