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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...drunk--and what few drunks we have are usually that way when they come in here--there's no need to lay a finger on him," says Jack Spear, manager of the Wursthaus. "Tact. That's the way to handle him. Place him on a pedestal with a few words, and make him think that you're his servant. Pretty soon he'll be outside...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Bouncing a Boston Pastime, Say Square Tavern Keepers | 12/17/1949 | See Source »

This restriction has approximately two supports. First, Houses nearest the Yard and afraid of becoming refueling stations for great hordes on their way from classes to labs. Second, permission of inter-House during midday would decrease House spirit, since there would be no need to eat any substantial meals in home quarters...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Houses Divided | 12/16/1949 | See Source »

Under the Regional Scholarship program, the actual amount of the award to each scholar will depend directly on individual financial need. Selection of men to receive the scholarship will be made on a basis of aptitude for business training, without regard to financial used. In extreme cases, the scholarship may cover the entire cost of a man's training for business administration...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: David Announces Business School Scholarships Awards | 12/15/1949 | See Source »

Such a situation is neither new or unexpected. When the nations gave the power of preserving peace to the UN in 1945, they must have known that any successful international organization would need armed force. You can't achieve peace by talk, even if it be broadcast over radio and TV. Granted, the UN's decision may have been premature though correct. If nations are sincere about international government, they must now give the UN what rightfully belongs to it: guns to back its decisions. When you permit a four-year-old to play with fire, it is only fair...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Holy Peace? | 12/15/1949 | See Source »

...ever Katherine Hepburn had the perfect medium for her ability, she had it Monday night in Shakespeare's "As You Like It." The play is full of witty yet wise side remarks that need her kittenish sophistication; she, in turn, is at her best in the vaporous atmosphere, the half-fantasy world of Arden Forest. The combination--Shakespeare and Hepburn--is nearly unbeatable for producing an evening's enjoyment...

Author: By Edward C. Haley, | Title: THE PLAYGOER | 12/14/1949 | See Source »

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