Word: terme
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...technocracy into a theory justifying dictatorship as the happiest state for Venezuelans. In working out what he called a "New National Ideal," Francophile, anticlerical Vallenilla Lanz led the dictator into many a blunder. One was December's unpalatable yes-or-no plebiscite for a second five-year term. Another was a conflict with the Roman Catholic Church, capped after the revolt by the jailing of five priests...
Astronaut. By next day, editors around the world had showered Moscow correspondents with their own rockets (correspondents' term for inquiries about competitors' stories). France-Soir and London's Daily Mail both ran Page One drawings of the compleat astronaut in space suit, breathing gear and seat belt. Said one query: "Like interview and first-person impressions." Demanded another: "Competition says it's woman, not man. Confirm...
...pointed out that February degree candidates would be the most eligible, although students who wished to take a year's leave of absence would be given equal consideration. Watson said that students would not be given credit for spring term work prior to the April opening of the Exhibition, nor would they be allowed to register after its closing in October...
...Such quality items, said Mason, actually cut down on house maintenance costs. Likewise, complete kitchens were okayed for houses over $12,000. Where builders in the past had to leave out appliances because they ran the initial cost too high, buyers went right out and bought them on short-term credit at higher interest. Selling the house complete, said Mason, really makes the buyer a better credit risk...
...Under terms of an agreement worked out between the two colleges, Radcliffe will vacate its infirmary, situated at the corner of Brattle St. and Hilliard St., at the end of the spring term. The construction will force the University Health Services to find a new health center for use by Radcliffe...