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...Capitol, reports spread that Senator Reed, a delegate to the London Conference who had seen the secret papers, had said their production would help the Treaty but would also stir up "personal animosities and ill-will." This led to a generally accepted Senate surmise that in the documents exchanged between President Hoover and Premier MacDonald, the President had remarked with cutting candor upon the personal and political peculiarities of the very people now opposing the Treaty, had discussed Admirals and Senators and Big-Navy propagandists in terms so frank as to stir up a hornet's nest...
...weather did not, however, prevent the Crimson crews from taking their daily practice row, although choppy water made rowing uncomfortable, and a chilly breeze which, arose late in the afternoon helped to stir up the Charles still more...
...program of its latest production issued by the Dramatic Club, there seems to be quite a stir about something called "Our Policy". In view of the numerous doubts which have arisen over the contents, not to say the existence, of such a formula, documentary evidence of this nature will unquestionably be appreciated. But if adherence to this policy entails, as the most recent efforts of the Club would seem to indicate, the selection of plays merely on the basis of novelty in the most limited sense of the word, then appreciation may perhaps be tempered with regret...
...betting on what the number of the hymn would be, the one coming closest winning the wager. In a short time the great American instinct for organization led to formation of mammoth "hymn pools." Students pick their hymn numbers before the opening of the exercises, contribute their dimes, stir with restless anticipation throughout the service, and greet the announcement of the hymn with a burst of excitement. After much craning of necks and much consultation to find out the nearest guesser, effusive congratulations are showered upon the winner who modestly pockets his reward. --The Transcript
...Parker, President Hoover's appointee to the Supreme Court. To Chicago he sent a message to Senate Nominee Ruth Hanna McCormick welcoming her as an ally against President Hoover's World Court Plan. He voted against confirming President Hoover's nominee for District of Columbia Commissioner. He started to stir up a Senate vote on Philippine independence which President Hoover does not want. He glared a silent threat at the London Naval Agreement which President Hoover had acclaimed as a peace victory...