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...again in his favorite past time of flaying a large and select gathering of public idols. In the very beginning he states quite definitely the basis for his critical idiosyncrasy. "To me, pleasure and my own personal happiness . . . only infrequently collaborating with that of others . . . are all that I deem worth a hoot." More in the tone of a personal philosophy rather than criticism he goes on to say that to have money in one's pockets, easily available gastronomic delicacies, and freedom of expression are all that one can reasonably expect from life. As a part of this life...
During the course of the week it has been brought out that there are three main classes protesting. First, there are those who believe that the lack of religion at Harvard makes the erection of a new chapel unnecessary. These men deem Appleton quite adequate for both morning and Sunday services. Secondly, there are those who, silent on the practicality of a new edifice, are opposed to the erection of one in the yard, especially to the building that seemingly will arise there. Thirdly, there is a group which, partially passive as to the chapel question, feels that there...
...percentages slightly as economic conditions and the general investment market changes. No pension or other denominational board which Mr. Boult could discover owns common stocks. He approved that situation, because common stocks have a speculative aspect and churches must be certain of their investment income. Also many churchgoers deem all speculation unholy gambling; and "organizations becoming partners through stockholding in an industry expose themselves to the charge of prejudice in favor of the industry...
...pacifism. We propose to make the third Reich one of healthy and glorious nationalism?a state for the people, and shall put an end to the process of national disintegration. We shall accomplish this with legal and constitutional means, and shall mold our state into that form which we deem necessary...
Thus opened the season of informal presidential nominations. The Washington reaction to Senator Wheeler's speech: Democratic bigwigs (other Senators) said they suspected (hoped) that Governor Roosevelt, however ambitious for the presidency, would deem it wise to repair his crippled legs further by treatments at Warm Springs, Ga., between serving as New York's Governor and running, in 1936 instead of 1932, for the presidency...