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Word: methodism (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...houses is chosen and the cost of maintenance is not prohibitive, permanent headquarters will be established there, with a dining-hall, study facilities, and rooms for recreation. A method of financing the project has not yet been decided, but the questionnaire being sent out at the end of this week is expected to answer the problem of how much the commuters are willing to contribute...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: COMMITTEE LOOKS AT BUILDINGS FOR COMMUTERS' USE | 11/21/1934 | See Source »

...solution is a satisfactory one to one of the most difficult problems of Distribution. Modern thinking is greatly assisted by a scientific approach, and it becomes more apparent daily that such an understanding is not included in the Harvard requirements. Elementary sciences may give one an inkling of scientific method as practiced in the laboratory, but it is doubtful if they do more. A history of scientific thought conveys the true meaning of scientific method. Likewise a history of philosophic thought will give a clearer meaning of philosophy...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CONCENTRATED DISTRIBUTION | 11/20/1934 | See Source »

...itself an educated one, the proper understanding of the scientific view seems essential. Too many people in the University have little idea of such an attitude, yet they are content in their feeling that since they have taken an elementary course in science they are aware of the scientific method. These elementary courses cannot present to the undergraduate any understanding of such a method, nor should they. It does seem, however, that an understanding of scientific approach is of greater value than the mere factual knowledge of a science as gained in an elementary course. Such factual learning is, perhaps...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CONCENTRATED DISTRIBUTION | 11/20/1934 | See Source »

...Governor Moor's action is not merely of local consequence. He is following and affirming a precedent set some years ago by Governor Murray of Oklahoma which menace every person in the country. The State Militia exists to protect the interests of the majority of citizens when every other method of protection has failed. In the case of the Parkor Dam project, the interests of the citizens of Arizona have already been amply insured by legal contracts. They need no further, and particularly no military protection. There is great danger of Governors in other states following Arizona's example. This...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FOR THE GOOD OF THE GOVERNOR | 11/14/1934 | See Source »

...Survey points out that even in this recruiting, the absence of a well-organized personnel department and the method of Civil Service examination make the possibilities of good selection extremely dubious. The efficiency with which the 400 federal officers have mowed down the public enemies during the past few months is a striking illustration of the value of a group of men trained in the necessary elements of crime detection, chosen for service by an impartial commission, and stimulated by the prospects of rapid promotion and increases in pay. Yet any reform in the police agencies must be accompanied...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: POLICE AND CRIME | 11/14/1934 | See Source »

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