Word: take
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...forthcoming session of Congress to combat the rapid growth of more sweeping old-age pension schemes. Chairman Robert Doughton of the House Ways and Means Committee, said his group will begin a thorough study of "liberalization" proposals as soon as Congress convenes and that such legislation would take precedence over the administration's tax program...
...impossible to take a light view of the attempt of fifty members of the Freshman class to break up an American Legion parade on Thursday night. "Boys will be boys," but they are admitted to college on the supposition that they are growing up and can at least simulate adult behavior. Tomfoolery such as took place on this occasion has no place at Harvard and Freshmen will have to learn this, even at the expense of their college standing...
...favorite contestants, the first two runners on the Freshman team last year, Nichols and Oldfather, were unable to take part in the race...
...some kicking, and then a few minutes were spent on pass offense and defense. Cornell plays were again scanned and the hour ended with a short signal drill. The orders of the day were that no one extend himself, and the session served as it was intended--to take the kinks out of muscle and brain on the eve of the celebrated game...
...shortest end of betting odds in the four-year stay of Coach Dick Harlow, the Varsity football team will take on Cornell's white-shirted eleven at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon...