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...order thus to pack the problem of the world into a neat word-pattern, it is necessary to eliminate the matter which does not accord with our preconceived hypothesis. We will see proof for our statement in everyone we meet, and quite ignore the opposing evidence which is apt to be every bit as obvious and sometimes even more frequent...
...have read the CRIMSON editorial which criticized the Dramatic Club's statement of its policy several times, but I cannot quite perceive the stand it takes. It first states a fact with which all thinking members of the Club are in full accord, that the Club's legitimate field of choice is among good plays which have not the box-office attraction requisite for professional production. "But in default of such, a Liliom would not be amiss." The very next sentence strongly recommends "avoiding the re-hashing of box-office successes." Does the CRIMSON mean by this that Liliom...
...subject since." Secretary Davis, as part of his Pennsylvania senatorial campaign, declared: "There never should be any doubt on my stand on the Prohibition question. I don't see how I can decently say that I favor anything other than the law. I'm heartily in accord with President Hoover's views on the subject." Secretary Mellon and Postmaster General Brown refused to comment...
...believe changing 'Mother's Day' to 'Parents' Day' will emphasize the responsibilities of fathers to families. I am also in accord with the idea that such a day should be started for . . . a realization of the interests and responsibilities of parents. . . ."-Alfred Emanuel Smith in a letter to George J. Hecht, editorial chairman of Parents' Magazine...
...they are hampered on all sides by the fact that they represent only one of the three elements affecting the situation. To reach any definite and beneficial solution they must join hands with the colleges and the Board of Entrance Examiners. Until all three act at once and in accord, it is hopeless to expect any improvement, for the interrelation that exists among three forces makes it impossible for one to move without the other. It is not within the ability of the CRIMSON to discuss the relative merits of various plans for the solution of this problem...