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...Korea is neither Truman's war nor Stalin's war; it is another battle in the continuing struggle for the survival of Christian civilization, like Tours, Lepanto, Guadalcanal, and some lesser engagements like the one at the Little Big Horn. Brass-rail strategists would do well to acquaint themselves with the facts and lessons of history. Imperial Rome withered and decayed and was sacked by her mercenaries...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Feb. 2, 1953 | 2/2/1953 | See Source »

...purpose of the integrated program was to acquaint each group with the problems of the other...

Author: By Michael Maccoby, | Title: Design --- A School Without Direction | 12/11/1952 | See Source »

Current formations are so arranged that a lineman following blind instinct will be trapped and pushed out of the play. A defensive line must learn in advance how to cope with these situations. That is where Maras steps in--to acquaint the Harvard defense with the techniques required. In this department, Maras' professional playing career and his apparently inexhaustible patience are his greatest assets...

Author: By Hiller B. Zobel, | Title: Ends, and Other Means | 11/12/1952 | See Source »

Over 1500 feet of film has been shot for a second production--"Invitation to Adams House." The 15 minute movie is intended to acquaint freshmen with Adams House and its facilities. Leroy Huntington, director of the exhibiting agency of Ivy Films, estimated last night that the actual filming should be completed by mid-October. Editing processes, sound, and music, however, will delay completion until the end of November...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Ivy Films Plans First Showing of College Newsreel | 10/1/1952 | See Source »

Lately, it seems, high-powered national charity drives have monopolized the undergraduate's attention and gobbled up all the money he sets aside for philanthropy. This has left the multitude of seminars, social agencies, and other student benefits as impoverished as Mother Hubbard's cupboard. To acquaint the Harvard student more fully with these struggling enterprises, and perhaps to divert his funds as well, the incoming Combined Charities committee has recommended limiting future drives to student organizations...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Exclusive Charity | 5/22/1952 | See Source »

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