Word: strife
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...inevitably lead to Government regulation of unions to bar racial discrimination, excessive production costs through "feather bedding," etc. Until "the majority of labor leaders . . . are willing to accept such regulations as the price of the union shop ... too much haste [in extending it] would cause bitter, wasteful and unnecessary strife...
...past dozen years, Hughes has waged a fierce campaign to bring the Negro problem to people's attention rather than let it be hushed up. "People say there's going to be even greater strife after the war," he stated, "but why don't they do something about it instead of just waiting for it to happen...
...Abram said unto Lot, "Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herd-men; for we be brethren. Is not the whole land before thee? Separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left...
...time of great crisis last week, when Europe seethed with civil strife as well as war, the new U.S. Secretary of State, platinum-haired Edward R. Stettinius Jr., chose to restate U.S. foreign policy...
...biggest news around here--that is, besides Boegie Campbell's new girl friend--is the Drexler nuptials, to be held at 4 o'clock tomorrow. Alack and alas, big Fred is going to leave the happy ranks of us bachelors and descend into the arena of marital strife. No more staying out nights; no more staying after 1600; no more money. But I suppose there must be compensations. Anyway, all are invited to the ceremony which is being held at the Chapel in Hahvud Yaad. Bill Cousins is going to be best man and is selling tickets good...