Word: section
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Dates: during 1930-1930
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...section of the House-Democrats and midwest and western Republicans- wanted special votes on at least three items: sugar, cement, soft lumber. It was their last chance to vote these rates lower than they are in either the Senate or House Bill. Another section of the House- members from 13 beet sugar states- combined to protest any vote on sugar, lest, somehow, it be reduced below the possible maximum (3? per Ib.) set by the House Bill. A third section of the House - regular eastern Republicans - wanted the bill sent directly to conference without any voting which might alter their...
...pince nez, Prime Minister Tardieu shook his fist, shouted: "You have no right to say that!" Prudently President of the Chamber Fernand Bouisson clapped his silk hat on his head, stalked from the room. Chunky M. Herriot hopped down from the tribune, started down the stairway that faces the section where sit deputies of the right (Monarchist) wing. Instantly they were on their feet, rushed menacingly towards him. Then up rose Minister of War Andre Maginot, six-feet-seven and broad in proportion. He planted himself between M. Herriot and his foes. M. Herriot suddenly detoured to his own seat...
Bonds. With lower interest rates, much money has drifted to the bond market causing great activity in that section. From 93.85 on Jan. 2, the bond average has risen to 95.41. Volume for the quarter, on the Stock Exchange, was $761,247,000, more than last year's $642,178,300, but less than 1928's $851,156,850 and far below 1927's $976,352,900. Especially active was the foreign bond division...
...solution requires a great deal of time and patience. The habits of an important section of a congested part of the country cannot be changed overnight or in years. The reform and the adaptation of society to that at which the amendment aims must be gradual. The temptation of corruption will drag...
...peculiar significance that will set it apart from the long line that has preceded it. This year marks the last time that the unity of the Senior class is preserved by the custom of rooming in the Yard. The House Plan, in order to obtain the desired cross-section of College classes, will give the Commencement Exercises an appeal to the individual about to graduate, rather than to the class. Whether this influence, will be small or large, good or bad, it is safe to say that, in the future, classes will graduate from a different tradition and with...