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Perhaps more important to Harvard's perpectual growth than carefully selected contributions is the continuance of a spirit of intelligent inquiry among her graduates. Only insofar as this exists will Harvard's future sons be prepared to receive instruction and her professors stimulated to give it. Such organizations as the Copeland Alumni Association show that this spirit is vital, that the big men continue to attract their listeners long after the prescribed period of study has run its course. Harvard University is fortunate to be supported by a wide awake, interested body of students of all ages and walks...
Original it is. It is daring only by contrast with Hollywood's timid preference for doing, insofar as possible, only what has been done before. Actually, nothing interests people more than matters which do not concern them. Things to Come is therefore magnificent entertainment and a tribute to the sound showmanship that has made Producer Korda the kingpin in England's booming cinema industry...
...foot of the sheer cliffs, 1,500 to 2,000 ft. high, forming the imposing north coast of the island. The settlement is accessible from the remainder of the island only by a very steep and narrow foot and horse trail, carefully guarded. In fact the settlement is closer, insofar as accessibility is concerned, to Oahu than to the remainder of Molokai...
...outset of my remarks," he began, "let me make one thing perfectly clear. I am not a candidate for any nomination by any party, at any time. . . . Further than that, I have no ax to grind. There is nothing personal in this whole performance insofar as I am concerned. ... I am in possession of supreme happiness and comfort. . . . "When I see danger, I say danger. . . . What are these dangers that I see? The first is the arraignment of class against class. ... Of course in my time I met some good and bad industrialists. . . . But I also met some good...
...British playwright made a convincing Socialist out of Jesus Christ. But Christian Conservatives point to Christ's statement: But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things [food, shelter, clothing] shall be added unto you. The Roman Catholic Church is opposed to Communism and Socialism insofar as they are materialistic, violent and irreligious. To Catholics the encyclicals of Popes Leo XIII and Pius XI represent the core of an ideal, workable system of economic justice. Catholics and non-chiliastic Protestants are quick to quote what is probably Christ's most equivocal remark: . . . Render therefore unto...