Word: strife
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Apparently there is no regard for law. I do not know by what international statute it may be permitted that one Government loan arms to another Government in time of civil strife."-Senator Norris of Nebraska, Republican insurgent...
William Lawrence, Bishop of Massachusetts. As soon as theological strife broke out among Episcopalians, public opinion strongly asserted itself against prosecuting for heresy any inconspicuous priest while there existed Bishops of pronounced "liberal" views. Most bishops are conservative. But one bishop ? William Lawrence* ? stands out as a champion of theological tolerance. His attitude is clearly presented in a booklet entitled Fifty Years. In 50 years of priesthood, says the Massachusetts bishop, he has seen most revolutionary changes in the thought of mankind. This has taught him that change is an element of human life...
...adherence to Coolidge must certainly be qualified. Pennsylvania, for example, can be conceded to Coolidge unquestionably, only if Governor Pinchot does not become a contender, but his recent reticence, the longer it continues, renders that possibility less and less likely. Ohio can be certain for Coolidge only if factional strife within the state organization does not break out anew. Michigan, too, it must be remembered, went for Johnson in 1920. To compensate for these and similar weaknesses in the list, it seems certain that Coolidge will gather a number of delegates from various states now considered doubtful. But unless...
...Russia as elsewhere there are editors who feel pride in their work. The Pravda, an organ of the Communist Party, lent ear to strife within the party. It published criticisms of the Central Committee and attacks on the critics. The Central Committee did not like this impartiality of the Party's organ. Zinoviev, Chairman of the Third Internationale, ordered that all articles bearing on strife within the Party be submitted to him. Konstantinov, the editor, sent 100 manuscripts. Zinoviev returned four of them for publication. Konstantinov protested. Zinoviev ordered. Konstantinov resigned...
...understood, there will be no Jackson Day Dinner. Democrats fear such an occasion would be too much like Jan. 8, 1815-peace but no peace. Some of the Democratic Presidential aspirants are at violent odds on policies-the wet and dry issue, for example- and the party wants no strife...