Word: ahead
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Professor Taussig and his colleagues have a difficult problem ahead of them: to cope with commercial conditions which have not been paralleled in the history of the world. They will have the heavy responsibility of advising Congress not only in war times, but in the great reconstruction period afterwards, in adjusting our national tariff, dealing with the new foreign tariffs, and framing new treaties for the expansion of trade. In addition to keenness of judgment and a broad range of experience, they must possess unfailing resourcefulness in tackling situations which will have no precedent...
...many years his sound thinking and big personality have commanded increasing respect not only in the ranks of theorists, but also among the practical business men and legislators of the day. It is quite natural that this great ability should be needed at Washington in the perplexing decade ahead. When his national service is completed we sincerely hope that he will return to take up his old position as a member of the Faculty and brilliant expounder of economic principles...
...coming dinner and other smokers can be considered. As in previous years, fifty per cent, of the cost will be borne by the class funds and fifty per cent, by those attending the dinner, but unless the 1918 treasury is repelled immediately the committee will be unable to go ahead with its present plans...
...time. No man with poor form was ever a champion, and good form in any sport is the easiest and most natural way to do that thing best." Form may be studied through running beside or behind other men or by watching one's shadow. Straight ahead leg and foot action is the right sort. In order to lift the knees properly the thighs should be developed by the aid of exercises. Arm action must also be studied...
...Government has made no definite statement as to what positions, in case of war, will be open to men who have taken the civilian course for naval training, but the men who fit themselves for this work before the opening of hostilities are certain to get officerships ahead of those who wait until after a declaration of war before starting to train...