Word: w
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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After the election, Democratic Johnny-come-latelys fell over one another in a frantic burst of generosity which brought about $600,000. Some tried to predate their donations; the Democratic moneyraisers took their money, but weren't deceived. Among the faithful pre-election contributors: Treasury Secretary John W. Snyder and family, $8,000; Cash-Raiser Louis Johnson (who now wants to be Secretary of Defense), $3,000; Mrs. Truman's secretary, Reathel Odum...
Many townsmen agreed. Some referred to the college as "little Bohemia." The Rev. Thomas W. Nadal, pastor of the Olivet Congregational Church, said it was in "a state of anarchy." Furthermore, gifts were dropping off and endowments were sagging. New President Ashby decided it was time for a change...
...only prominent churchman not on hand was the one man chiefly responsible for bringing the unification about-Lutheran Bishop Theophil Wurm of Württemberg. The white-bearded grand old man of German Protestantism, who turned 80 last month, was too ill to attend...
...hundred thousand dollars for students of Latin or ancient Greek was bequeathed to the College in the will of the late Arthur W. Moors '80, who died January 8, Suffolk County Probate Court disclosed yesterday. Five thousand dollars will go to the Harvard Musical Association...
...Gordon W. Allport, professor of Psychology, made the survey to see how social and financial background affect a student's future hopes and outlooks. He intends to compare the results with surveys in other countries and cultures...