Word: cleared
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...time when the value of a system of compulsory military training for all able-bodied young Americans must be clear to the most obdurate advocate of peace. The military training of citizens does not mean militarism. It means the perpetual protection of citizenship. But we must now get along with raw troops trained as quickly as possible. The work can be done. There is no problem in the situation that cannot be solved, but in the future we must have a permanent army of trained citizens that will be ready for any emergency. --New York Times...
...airplanes and of Zeppelins and of asphyxiating gas has given extraordinary emphasis to the importance of the weather factor in war. It is clear that the Germans had, from the start, a very efficient military field weather service, whose headquarters, for the western front, are in Belgium. Their meteorological observers have been making forecasts of the most favorable conditions for Zeppelin raids and for gas attacks...
...plank to that effect. The nationalists also received recognition, for the party pledged itself to independence under the protectorate of the United States, identical to the present status of Cuba; and, thirdly, it declared itself for home rule somewhat similar to that which Canada enjoys. It is clear that this platform is an expression of the most conflicting interests. However, the Unionist Party carried the people with it and controlled absolutely the branch of the Government responsible to the voters up to November, 1916. The consent of the governed has not been, until the recent Jones Bill was passed...
...spring recess brings two matters of clear duty before members of the University, one for those who are already enlisted in some branch of the service, and one for those who have not yet determined what course to follow. The statement given out last night by Dean Yeomans comes as a serious reminder at an opportune time. Since severance of connections with the University means also giving up the opportunity of a reserve commission, preparation during the recess for the final examinations is a matter of patriotic duty for members of the R. O. T. C. The examinations start five...
...general misunderstanding of the exact nature, scope and entrance requirements of the course for quartermasters recently announced by the Business School has led to some confusion in regard to applications for enrolment which have been made. In order to clear the matter up and explain more fully the nature of the course to be held here the first three weeks in June, Dean Gay made the following statement to a CRIMSON reporter yesterday afternoon...