Word: wield
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...America who wield influence with the masses of the people, William Randolph Hearst is one of the most powerful. Because of this power, he must be judged in the light of his use of it. Mr. Donham is content that Hearst "is against communism, fascism, low tariffs, the League of Nations, the World Court, the NRA, and regimentation of economic life," and claims that in this respect his position is little different from that of papers such as the New York Herald-Tribune...
Joining with the Wellesley Choral Society, the Glee Club will give a concert in Alumnae Hall, Wellesley, tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. G. Wallace Woodworth will wield the baton...
...this authority except an organization in contact not only with the outside world but the sports themselves? Should the coaches direct the finances or the graduates take charge of Harvard's athletic publicity? Neither has the association in any way changed its policy to control the coaching system or "wield the big stick...
...song hits, if everything goes as planned for their Princeton game celebration next Saturday. McCarthy's Boston Commanders will descend on the Gold-Coasters with musical and vocal talent sufficient to satisfy the most scrutinous of epicures. A violin soloist from the Camel Quarter Hour will wield the bow, while Billy Freestone, from the National Broadcasting Artists, and John Truman, will do the vocal artistry. Efforts are being made to secure "Annie's Cousin Fanny," a new hit which has been tremendously popular in the few places where it has been heard. Truman will sing for the first time...
Chief objection to all this was stated by Dr. John R. Crosby in the Churchman. His main point: that unless the Episcopal Church sets up a true archbishopric it erects "a bedizened scarecrow that will be the laughing stock of every church in Christendom." And a true archbishop would wield powers which many a U. S. bishop would be loath to give...