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...When we can successfully measure intelligence, we shall have solved one of the most important problems of the present civilization," said Professor H. S. Langfeld, of the Psychology Department, speaking on the "Measurement of Intelligence" yesterday at the New Lecture Hall. Professor Langfeld stressed the imperfect nature of present tests, but declared that their usefulness would steadily increase as psychologists developed more accurate and comprehensive tests...
...Army tests of mental capacity were undoubtedly imperfect", Professor Langfeld said, "but they did serve as a rough measure of intelligence, and as such were very useful in eliminating the mentally unfit. These tests probably did injustice to many individuals, but did separate men into groups which served the purpose for which the tests were devised. It was found that nine out of ten men receiving an A or B in the examinations obtained commissions, while the chances of a C minus or D man obtaining a commission were extremely slight...
...League as a moral issue, he pointed out that all the world's great thinkers throughout the ages have formulated plans for universal concord among the races and nations of the earth. The League of Nations is the embodiment of all these ancient and modern theories. It is admittedly imperfect, but it is the best plan known. He urged that America enter the League and remedy any faults that it may have. The nations of Europe stand ready to make any changes that America demands...
...Whitman was an imperfect man and an imperfect poet, but in thinking of him we should remember the glory of the imperfect," said Professor Perry in conclusion...
...with emphasis on their right to equal justice. As long as lynching persists, that right is denied them, and racial antipathy will be kept open. If the Dyer Bill is defeated, it must be only because a more effective remedy has been produced. If it is passed, even though imperfect, it will at least have the value of putting on this crime the solemn stamp of the nation's disapproval...