Word: spite
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...owned by Mr. Hearst's privately owned American Newspapers Inc. And in 1935 Hearst sold his Baltimore, Atlanta and San Antonio papers to Hearst Consolidated for $8,000,000 (of which $6,000,000 was for the familiar item of "circulation, press franchises, reference libraries, etc.") in spite of the fact that these same papers had lost $550,000 in 1934. But other Hearstpapers were losing even more (the New York American lost around $1,000,000 a year), and real-estate values had toppled. Hearst was hopelessly mired in extravagance and debt and was squirming to free himself...
...present, facilities for the appreciation of Romance culture are scattered throughout the University. In spite of the fact that Romance Languages annually attract a greater under of students than the German Department, nothing comparable to the Germanic Museum exists. A student interested merely in French civilization must visit five buildings: French art is displayed at Fogg, French music is available in Paine Hall, French literature high up in Widener, French phonograph records at the Union, and French movies at the Geographical Institute. Nowhere is there a permanent exhibit of French photographs, maps, sketches, statues, or paintings; nor is there...
...diplomacy of military threat has had its opportunity, and Rome and Berlin, in spite of their brave words to the contrary, recognize this fact," he concluded...
Alex Early 11, started off the final bouts by gaining a decision over Freeman Koo '42 in the 115 pound class. Koo, in spite of the fact that he had five years less experience than his opponent, put up a tough scrap...
...mask and two gilt bronzes, there is a T'and painting (or print) of the priest Hsuan Tsang, carrying on his back the Holy Books that brought Buddhism to China. It is interesting and perhaps surprising that the Oriental culture display also includes an Italian painting from Fogg, in spite of the amazing treasures sent by the government of Italy. The painting is Cosimo Dura's "The Adoration of the Magi," a small, round work typical of the best done by that North Italian master. In its sculpturesque modeling and graceful dignity, the work is truly great...