Word: controls
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...voluntarily restricted their acreage were protected by a support price of $1.36 per bu., while those who planted all they wanted to plant got only $1.06. The new law, supported by both Republicans and Democrats, aimed at compromise with a straight $1.12 per bu., with no attempt to control acreage. Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson rashly guessed that there would be little increase in corn production. Even when farmers disclosed their intentions to plant 10.9 million more acres to corn, he hoped there would be less of other grains, such as sorghum, oats, barley, etc., thus no substantial addition...
What a Federal aid program would mean to the educational standards, "no one is wise enough to foresee." For instance, until a few years ago, certain social science courses might have been forced on the students, if the government had been in control. Today, advanced math and science courses could become high school requirements, Conant says...
While the report emphasizes that the University "should continue to support federal aid to higher education in principle," it espouses a strong skepticism of the Government's willingness to provide funds without some control...
...Even should the Government at first grant funds unconditionally, it would soon be in a position to exact whatever terms it wishes," it states. "Harvard ... should be very cautious about accepting money which may some day render her subject to control...
...their 27-yard line and moved steadily to a first down on the Dartmouth 37. In three plays the Crimson moved to the 29, but with fourth and two Chet Boulris was stopped by DeHaven after a gain of one yard. The advance stopped, and Dartmouth remained in control for the rest of the game...