Word: might
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...varsity boat, and since Iselin rowed behind him last year, the Crimson should not be too hampered by Curwen's loss, provided Iselin is back at normal strength. In fact, the loss of a key man may even act as a psychological boost to the Harvard boat, which might have run into the problem of overconfidence had they faced Cornell at full strength...
...statement continued to say that apart from its implications for academic freedom, such a policy might reduce the effectiveness of scientific research, drive away brilliant students, reduce the free flow of ideas, and finally,".... alienate scientists, discouraging them from participation in government-sponsored research, thus retarding the progress of work vital to the national safety and welfare...
This re-worked version passed the House on May 4 without a single dissent, but was defeated in the Senate 5 days later. One representative said that most of his colleagues opposed the bill, but that they were "afraid to voice opposition to it because they themselves might be open to accusations of sympathizing with Communism...
...Bradley and 17 other members of the Executive Board of the Joint Anti-Fascist Refugee Committee were called before the House Un-American Activities Committee. The Board refused to submit its books and records to the House group. It said it feared the names of Loyalists it was aiding might get back to Franco Spain...
They have however, suggested that there might be anti-Semitic overtones to the incident. It is pointed out that in 1941. "Professor Hubert, as supervisor of mathematics for the evening session, required all members of his department to report their religions affiliation to him in writing...