Word: withholding
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...University, or its acts or failures; he has a right to make suggestions and to criticise; but he will be much more helpful if his suggestions and criticisms are cheerful and constructive, and frankly expressed to the University, rather than to the public, and if he withholds public criticism at least until he is sure of his facts. And he should realize that, without inquiry or study, he cannot appreciate or understand the difficulties and complexities of a great University. In many instances, on such inquiry of study, he would doubtless withhold his criticism. And to rush into print, even...
...President Coolidge continues to abide by his recent decision to withhold for the money "authorized by Congress for the National Guard drill pay, it will amount to as dishonourable an act on the part of the Government as that of a father refusing to pay his small son for doing chores, after he had agreed on a set price...
...individuals. Besides, much as the President may sincerely demand small military budgets, and obedience in subordinates, as long as the government continues to use the National Guard as a substitute for increasing the regular Army and as a vital protection in time of civil disorder, he should not withhold pay appropriations and put the morale, as well as the efficiency of the organization in jeopardy...
...Mutt and Jeffs," together with Paris Fletcher 1L and L. T. Wade 2L, or the "Appleknockers," are the Law School cycle aces. Each pair possesses a two-seated machine and have proclaimed their proficiency in the sport by issuing a challenge to all comers. An undergraduate duet, who withhold their names for the present, have accepted the offer under the title of "Authony and Cleopatra," and have began rigorous training...
...Inhabitants who are victims of the aforesaid policy will withhold the reception otherwise due to Lord Balfour. On the day of his arrival, meetings will be held in places of worship for protest and prayer. Representatives of Arab bodies, recognized or unrecognized, and other national bodies and notables, will refrain from meeting him publicly or privately. The authorities responsible for the Holy Places and national institutions will withhold leave of access to them. Arabic papers will appear with black borders and brief comments in English on the Balfour Declaration. Political authorities in Arab countries will associate themselves with the said...