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From young Charlie Schwab, Carnegie's right-hand man, Morgan learned that Carnegie, anxious to retire and devote his life to giving away his millions, might be in a mood to sell. "If Andy is willing," said Morgan, "go and find out his price." Soon Schwab came back with...
Harlow Shapley, professor of Astronomy, will retire next summer from his post as director of the Astronomical Observatory. Provost Buck announced last night. Shapley, who has held the post since 1921, will devote his time to teaching science and an expanded research program in astronomy.
In January, Irish-born Cornelius Ryan, a 31-year-old former war correspondent and author, suggested to Publisher Edward Anthony an article on what would happen if the U.S. were occupied by Russia. It gave Anthony a bigger idea: Why not devote an issue to a third world war? Ryan...
As a freshman he played first string fullback for the Yardling football team, but swimming coach Hal Ulen soon persuaded him to devote himself entirely to diving. Ulen's hopes materialized as Dillingham developed into the finest diver who has performed here in many years.
Lynn White started right out to change all that. To make Mills students successful housewives, he set up a major in "Family Studies," which concerned itself not only with keeping house and raising children, but with attitudes-"a vision of the family and the rewards it offers to those who...