Word: control
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...announcement that some American-built battle-planes, equipped with the Liberty Motor, are on the way to Pershing's forces comes at an opportune time, for they are needed immediately. The control of the air over the American lines is evidently not in our hands. When an official bulletin states that large numbers of German planes constantly penetrate behind our lines and yet make no mention of combats with our patrols, it is certain that we have not the requisite command of the air. The lack of planes is the only explanation of these facts, as we have many good...
...indeed tragic that a great race should have passed under the control of such a spirit, so utterly repugnant to human ideals of manhood, so utterly hopeless to the very future of mankind...
...time that issues be squarely faced. Mere resolutions of loyalty cannot conceal the selfish interest of the war-workers' strike. In dealing with this problem the Government cannot afford to pussy-foot. Complete control of our ship-yards may be the answer. It may even be necessary to utilize the draft to secure a full working force for each war industry. Men in Uncle Sam's khaki drawing $30 a month may find military discipline sufficient incentive to keep...
...HAVEN, CONN., FEB. 13.--Yale was assured of formal, organized intercollegiate baseball this year when the Athletic Association Board of Control formally gave permission to form a nine. Schedules for the university and freshman teams will conform as closely as possible with those of former years, excepting that games will be played only on Saturdays, owing to the military schedules. In accordance with the wartime policy of Yale, no professional coach will be secured and complete charge of this department will be assumed by returning graduates...
...Hack is not in sympathy with the present education system. "Education has during the last century become more and more a drill to produce power; but we must make of it a path to freedom and self-control." "The weak point is that we have relied upon instruction to produce educated men." Particularly are American universities and lower schools scored. Mr. Hack has not been yellow in giving his opinions. In spite of his severe charges, however, he is hopeful. "Freedom and self-control must be won by each man for himself;. . . . . hereafter the chief emphasis will be placed upon...