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Exponent of the penholder grip and possessor of the fastest forehead in University table tennis, Jack I. Levin '40 won the Ping Pong championship yesterday at Barry Cowle's shop. Levin downed Pong stylist William W. Maish '40 in a bruising encounter which lasted over an hour...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Table Tennis Championship Uncovers Two Yardlings of Outstanding Ability | 5/7/1937 | See Source »

...controlled and oppressed by a government whose treatment of its educators has become notorious throughout the civilized world. At the same time the University will not offend an institution which, despite its Nazi taint, is justly celebrated through Europe. Thus, while Harvard cannot be said to extend the warm grip of friendship she cannot be accused of holding a shillalagh behind her back. Once again the University has steered safely through the tortuous rapids of international entanglements...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: "NEIN, DANKE" | 4/30/1937 | See Source »

...State some of the industries which Long laws drove away and by the Court decision he could help to reassure them without offending the gullible electorate which still worships the murdered Huey. Whatever the explanation, it was undeniable that the dead hand of Long was losing its grip on the Pelican State...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: LOUISIANA: Dead Grip Loosened | 4/5/1937 | See Source »

...which starts from the same straight foot-forward position, is not the work of the backward leg, but makes the transference of the weight the task of the front leg. The forepart or ball, of the forward foot (heel raised) must be implanted upon the floor, and must 'grip' the floor so firmly that the forward leg is able, by means of this firm 'grip,' to draw the trunk forward by gradual pulls exerted successively by the muscles of the lower leg, thigh and buttocks...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Medicine: Posture Lady | 4/5/1937 | See Source »

Hurley has not forgotten the state electing machines, but his memory augurs them no good. Citing the impossibility of a candidate to break through the powerful machine which held Springfield in its grip during the last election, he attacked the pre-primary elections as an evil to be removed. All candidates should be allowed to be on the ballot election day. Among the other reforms which he has advocated is the bi-annual session of the legislature...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Good Government for Massachusetts Despite Opponents, Hurley Declares | 2/25/1937 | See Source »

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