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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...have seen Joint Instruction, originally set up during the war, firmly installed as a regular practice. In spite of early squawks from this side of the Yard and seating complaints from the Annex, all has gone along pretty much as expected. More than 1300 Harvard students, by far the largest group in the College, are in group IV on the rank list--right where they usually are; and Radcliffe grades are much the same as ever, according to Karlene Madison, secretary to Dean Sherman. "We have just about the same number of girls going on probation as always...
...subject to question throughout the University. Plastic trays and cups are impossible to heat, and, therefore, cannot keep food warm. Although it is true that the cost of chinaware would be prohibitive, there is a possibility that the use of china cups would be feasible. The enormous wastage, largest at the Union, results generally from extravagant serving. An attitude has come to be accepted of eating only the desired amount from the heap on the tray, and casually throwing the rest away...
First baseman Hank Durham is the largest offensive threat of the Indians. The big infielder has displayed tremendous power on various occasions, shining on a team which includes at least three other men who are dangerous at the plate. Al Quirk will probably be ready for the game, and will be Coach Eddie Jeremiah's choice for starting pitcher...
Many another bigwig agreed with Price that the boom seemed solidly shored up by orders. Blaw-Knox Co. (makers of industrial equipment), whose net was up slightly, said that its backlog was "not only the largest in the company's peacetime history, but well diversified." Montgomery Ward, whose first-quarter profits (an estimated $24 million) were up 18%, said that its entire capital was "at work in the business" for the first time since September...
This example, based on a salary of $2,699 in Class Eight is very misleading, as the largest group comes under Class Six. If I took the time to make a comparison between the new retirement plan and Social Security. Therefore, I fail to see anything in the law to prohibit Harvard University from giving its employees something as good as Social Security. George A. Porter