Word: harming
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...while there are isolated segments within the public school system, one wonders whether diversified education within the country as a whole will harm democracy as much as the President feels. Perhaps variety in the educational system aids democracy just as much as strong public schools would. Of course, there is no "yes" or "no" answer to this dilemma, but it does seem that a more effective public school system would not have to worry about competititon from parochial and private schools...
...that does not mean that every employer has seen the practical value of the new concept, or has accepted it. Some bitterenders still regard any concession to the workers as a threat to their own authority. Others sometimes do more harm than good by doling out favors with an air of paternalism. Said one Kansas City industrialist: "We give our employees a Christmas party and that keeps 'em happy until we throw 'em a summer picnic." Still others have made the mistake of trying to create good human relations by mere words...
...much, then, for the first section's conclusions and recommendations; except for the limitations of the poll method of research, they are all but iron-clad. They illustrate lacks in General Education which, if allowed to continue, might seriously harm the program, and we hope that the Faculty Committee on General Education will see fit to act on them. The second section of the Report, which will be considered tomorrow, serves to add even more urgency to the Report's proposals...
...these student pranks and stunts rather than play them up as good human interest stories. However, I feel sure that the vast majority of Harvard students are not idle pranksters and practical jokers, but are well on their way to manhood. It's only a few immature ones who harm the reputation of the university...
...find a better man for the job. The result is that for no immediate reason a good City Manager (or President for that matter) must be replaced by a man often far inferior to the incubent. Such a solution, therefore, can do no good, but can do much harm. As is the usual case in a democratic society, the dangers lie not in the system but in an apathetic or unenlightened electorate. Bronson Binger...