Word: commoner
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...concluding his series of lectures on Anglo-American diplomatic relations since the Civil War, the former professor of History here told the New Lecture Hall audience that "the two nations lack a common fold for much of their world policy." Because of the growth of European air power England's home security, he contended, has been destroyed, he contended, and she is more than ever a worldly power." On the other hand, America has become increasingly unwilling to involve herself in Europe...
...deprecate all thinking in terms of power politics," Dean Matthews continued. "It is bound to lead one straight to war. My hope is that we may transcend power politics and capitalize on the overwhelming desire of the common people for peace. Every year gives an additional chance for that will to peace to express itself, and that is what Chamberlain is thinking...
...wish to express my appreciation of the extraordinary kindness and hospitality which this country offers," he said in conclusion. "After all, American life and ideals are very closely allied to the English, and although superficial differences appear, there is a common spirit which is very marked indeed...
Sponsored by the Debating Council, the Student Union, and the Council of Government Concentrators, a Jamboree Debate with Columbia will be held tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the Winthrop House Common Room...
Supplementary trials for inter-House teams will take place tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the Leverett Common Room. Subjects of the trials, for men who missed the individual House trials, are: Roosevelt's third term, the Reorganization bill, athletic scholarships, and movies: beneficial or harmful. Trials speeches are to be three minutes long...