Word: harvard
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Rhodes scholarships. The impetus: a sharp new drive at West Point and the Air Academy* to plunge bright graduates into the heady whirl of Britain's ancient Oxford University. The Air Academy won its first scholarship, and there were a record five for West Pointt (matched only by Harvard). Recalls one awed civilian competitor, who stepped into the exam ring with them: "They looked like tall glasses of cold milk...
Federal aid to schools would mean "powerful federal influence" in their curricula, Dr. James B. Conant '14, President, Emeritus, of Harvard, warns in his new book, The Child, the Parent, and the State. He sees little hope, however, for a "radical revision" of the state and federal tax systems, his alternative solution to the "urgent" financial needs confronting American schools...
...report attacks what it calls "the cloudy meaning and extensive scope" of the affidavit, but insists that Harvard should not participate even if these provisions are clarified...
...Even should the Government at first grant funds unconditionally, it would soon be in a position to exact whatever terms it wishes," it states. "Harvard ... should be very cautious about accepting money which may some day render her subject to control...
...Harvard's running attack has been outstanding all season, with Boulris the consistent pace-setter. The Jet has finally matured as an outstanding runner, and if his play today measures up to the standard he has set so far this year, Dartmouth will have its hands full...