Word: binghams
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Scotsmen, when they asked U. S. Ambassador Robert Worth Bingham to address the Edinburgh Philosophical Institution last week, assumed that he would not talk through his high hat. Ambassador Bingham called fervently for pound-dollar pegging, continuing : "I believe it would be desirable if other nations were included, but, if that is not practicable, stabilization should be achieved between ourselves. . . . You may be able to conquer your difficulties alone and so may we, but I do not doubt that with proper understanding and co-operation we may not only protect and further our own interests but may play a magnificent...
Nowhere in the world was there any authentic indication that President Roosevelt stood behind either Ambassador Bingham or Undersecretary Tugwell, though it was assumed that he must have known in advance what each was going to say. In Great Britain, where pound-dollar pegging has long been desired, officials of His Majesty's Government wishfully said that they consider Ambassador Bingham's speech a "trial balloon...
This new step in the resumption of friendly relations with Old Nassau, was made possible by the suggestion and invitation of Julian L. Coolidge '95, professor of Mathematics and Master of Lowell House, who wrote to William J. Bingham '16, Director of Athletics a short while ago, suggesting that the Harvard and Princeton football teams dine together on the eve before the game and offering the use of the Lowell House Dining Hall for the purpose...
...Bingham, feeling that the menus of the two teams might differ somewhat, and that the pre-game tenseness would not make for easy conversation, suggested in turn, to Professor Coolidge that the dinner be held on Saturday evening after the Stadium encounter, and that the entire squads, coaching staffs and members of the Athletic Committees be present. Both suggestions were agreed...
With my best wishes, I am Sincerely yours, William J. Bingham...