Word: failings
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...dramatic moments and in addition, several that are genuinely humorous. The general situation is adequately handled by the supporting members of the cast, although their efforts are not equal to those of the principles. Eleanor Stuart and Wallace Erskine come next to Mr. Merivale in effectiveness, while the remainder fail to make any particular impression. The play itself is ostensibly the chief virtue of this first and really auspicious presentation of the Professional Players
...National Socialists [Fascists] refuse to recognize the treaties concluded over the heads of the German people as of permanent duration and also propose to fight the War guilt lie! We shall seek to abrogate or revise these by diplomatic negotiations, and I solemnly assert if these fail we shall proceed to ignore or circumvent them, with legal means if possible; failing that, with illegal means. The world may call that illegal, but I am answerable solely to the German people for my actions...
...majority of undergraduates cannot fail to be in agreement with such a viewpoint. The fact that this viewpoint was presented as palatable for a Phi Beta Kappa gathering does not detract from its value to the ordinary layman. Especially at Harvard, Georgian overtones carefully mingled with the muted chords of aristocracy must be balanced by a freer cadence, or an overpowering suffocation may cloud the symphony completely. In an environment such as the House Plan has created and will create, an environment beautiful in itself and of itself good, the student may have difficulty in remembering that...
Three small dormitories are under construction along the Massachusetts Avenue side of the Yard, similar to Lienol and Mower Halls. These buildings will beginning next fail house members of the Freshman Class to the number of about 100 and living facilities they will in general resemble the already existing dormitories of the Yard...
...will be eye-witnesses to the most comprehensive developments in Harvard history. This evening, Sophomores and Juniors may enter competitions for the board of the CRIMSON. Some will fall; some will succeed. Those who succeed reap their rewards in continued enjoyment of their work. Those who fail cannot help having gained experience. Perhaps that experience will not be employed in editing, business, reporting, or photography. Certainly, however, it will have a definite personal value...