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...Japan can obviously not be sympathetic with Mr. Roosevelt's impending move; for any enhancement of the political power of Russia will hinder the execution of her designs upon the railroads of southern Siberia. In the event, moreover, of a possible Russo-American coalition, she would be caught in a pair of giant scissors, and could only sit back and make a sour face...
...Lane is shown as a final curtain. THE PUZZLE OF THE PEPPER TREE- Stuart Palmer-Crime Club ($2). Vacationing on Catalina Island, School-Teacher Hildegard Withers follows her hunch about death in an airplane. Without Oscar Piper by her side, with a casual police and an earthquake to hinder, Miss Withers emerges triumphant. THE CASE OF THE SULKY GIRL-Erie Stanley Gardner-Morrow ($2). Perry Mason, slick lawyer, faces a charge of conspiracy in murder to bring about a show-down in court. HANGMAN'S HOLIDAY-Dorothy L. Sayers-Harcourt, Brace ($2). A dozen stories, some about Lord Peter...
...unique body of six Junior Fellows, chosen "for their promise of notable contribution to knowledge and thought" now moves freely about the University utilizing all its facilities such as libraries, laboratories, and privileges of instruction. In order that every convenience be offered, and that no financial obstacle rise to hinder the members, a yearly stipend of $1250 is offered from the anonymous gift to the Society of $1,000,000 which is believed to have been donated by Dr. Lowell. The foundation of the Society was the last great undertaking of Lowell's administration and is believed...
Several restrictions stand in the way of authorized sale, however, which may hinder the issuing of licenses to the Dining Halls. It is understood that University authorities have applied to the city licensing commission for a permit to sell the beverage, but that to date they have been unable to receive one, because of legal difficulties. City law allows only one license to a single organization...
...will be of no value if the ball is to be moved ten yards in from the sidelines. When questioned as to what effect the new rule would have on Harvard's style of play Casey said, "It would make no difference whatsoever and will probably not aid or hinder any team's playing...