Word: strengthening
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Herty, his wrath mounting at contemplation of this "foreign menace to U. S. peace and prosperity," asked the chemical salesmen: "Are our bankers simply middlemen or brokers whose only thought is the commission they want. . . ?" He instanced this financiering as an example of how U. S. foreign loans strengthen the arms of those he contends are ready to strike the U. S.: "It is reported throughout the European press that the German cartel, the I. G. (Interessen Gemeinschaft Farbenindustrie), has, through exchange of stock, merged with the Norwegian Hydro-Electric Co. and that the latter is contemplating a great expansion...
...European (and especially German) chemical exports have dwindled to an almost negligible figure since the War. In recent years they have recovered some of their old prestige. However, U. S. producers last year exported chemicals worth $171,000,000. The combine move is a vigorous effort by Europe to strengthen its position in the chemical industry...
...numerous shifts in the University lineup. Bernard Barnes '30 took the place of Clark, at right halfback; W. J. Salmon '30, who started the game at goal, was shifted to left outside. Ross Langdon '20 played center forward in the second period. Kerness was moved to center halfback to strengthen the defense after the first goal had been made...
...half dozen speeches violently critical of Governor Smith's record at Albany, might, if anything, rather tend to strengthen his cause: or at least they would not be of more worth than a few double-edged remarks as to the functions of the Apostolic Delegate in Washington. The public knows that in spite of the assertions of Messrs Mills and Roosevelt New York is a well-run state, but a certain portion of the voting public will always exult a mention of the vague menace which might somehow be said to emanate from the Vatican...
...started both the scrimmages held this week, the football season is still very much in its experimental stage. Especially is this true in the case of the ends and the quarterbacks. With a large number of strong ends and no veteran quarterbacks, Coach Arnold Horween '21 yesterday decided to strengthen his supply of signal callers at the expense of the wingmen. G. K. Brown '28, who has been playing regularly on teams A and B was shifted, temporarily at least, to quarter at the conclusion of the morning session...