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...Kaiserhof, Adlon, Esplanade. Though still one of the most modern airports in the world Tempel-hofer's buildings last week were ready for destruction to make way for an even more colossal port. It is calculated to serve the biggest commercial planes of the century ahead, and to function as a centre of all aviation in Germany. At one end of a surfaced, oval landing field, with 10,000-ft. runways, will curve a full mile of administration buildings, restaurants, hangars...
...much to expect of experts that they give, instead of vague generalizations, some real suggestions. Future speakers should bear in mind that while the public may not want technical dissertations, they do demand logical analysis, coupled with some original information. That is but the true function of research...
...VIII, has forced the Church of England to consecrate any and all bishops appointed by the Crown (i.e., the Government). Speaking in favor of this, Lord Hugh reminded his fellows that the present Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain, is a Unitarian, as are all his family. Said Churchman Cecil: "Whatever function he is called upon to perform under the Constitution, the present Prime Minister performs it thoroughly and conscientiously. Nevertheless ... he is ... a Unitarian Christian,* and it certainly does seem to me . . . that it is unseemly and ... in the technical sense of the word scandalous that he should have that function...
...purpose of "tutorial" should be only to teach future concentrators the meaning and significance of tutorial. Opening their eyes to what the field officers, which of course will involve the introduction of new material, is wiser than assigning too much reading and too many reports. Despite their main function, Freshman tutors should not forget that they will be able to guide as well as to instruct...
...funny thing about battleships," he added, is that they "are sent to the scrap heap without ever firing a shot. But that's the proper function of a battleship...