Word: generality
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Numerous investigations and multifold criticism are having a beneficent effect on the War Department. After listening to cross-examinations as well as suggestions for a supreme war council, Secretary Baker has formulated a plan to energize the general staff. Whether this measure will prove a remedy for our inefficiency or whether it will turn out to be an evasion of the demand for a more powerful board can not be immediately determined. Because the staff has not yet gained the powers to enforce its suggestions, a fault, which recent criticism sought to remedy, the reorganization may have little effect. Although...
...very fact that a beneficial change has been aimed at is reason for encouragement. Investigations can not be called futile if they result in the remedy of errors. Inasmuch as the recent discussions have caused general condemnation of our lack of co-operation and progress, any attempt to benefit conditions must be encouraged. So long as Secretary Baker tries to eliminate proven faults, he will be heartily supported...
Despite the shut-minded opposition which all proposals on the subject met last year, Henry L. Higginson comes resolutely into the General Court with another petition dealing with the question of Sunday baseball. This time it is desired to legalize the playing of the game by soldiers and sailors who may enjoy turning to this healthy pastime during the odd hours on the Sabbath. The natural wisdom of providing these men with any and all sensibly planned opportunities for recreation, it is to be hoped will so appeal to the General Court that the legislature will not only admit...
...general, the candidates for the business department will be asked to solicit advertisements and subscriptions. A limited amount of office work will also be required. Those who compete for positions on the literary and drawing staff will be expected to submit articles and sketches suitable for publication. Each competition will continue for 12 weeks...
...living room of the Varsity Club has been rearranged, and will be used as the general office. A counter has been built from one side to the other at which business will be transacted. On the second floor of the buildings is space for clerks and records, while the third floor is being utilized by the Department of Economics...