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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Significance. Fundamental in the new measure was this clear statement of U. S. public policy on Labor: Whereas under prevailing economic conditions . . . the individual unorganized worker is commonly helpless to exercise actual liberty of contract and to protect his freedom of labor, and thereby to obtain acceptable terms and conditions of employment, wherefore it is necessary that he have full freedom of association, self-organization, and designation of representatives of his own choosing, to negotiate the terms and conditions of his employment, and that he shall be free from the interference, restraint, or coercion of employers of labor . . . in concerted...
...purpose of the appeal was to obtain a large number of dreams on a subject in order by this means to study dreams as a phenomenon of social psychology. Aside from the bearing which this research has upon certain purely psychological matters, the data which is being collected may incidentally shed light upon the much-disputed problem of mental telepathy; that is, whether there are specially sensitive persons who have presentiments, visions, or dreams of events actually occurring at a distance...
Only five weeks remain for students who wish to enter the editorial competition that the Intercollegian is conducting to obtain constructive student opinion on the liquor question. Although the competition does not close until April 20, 1932, it is first necessary to have the essay published in a local paper or magazine, preferably a college publication...
...worst international evils is the existence of indefinite claims that can be used on convenient occasions. Our government will not go to war, and unless under great provocation will not suspend commercial intercourse, as Japan knows full well; but while using whatever pacific pressure it can to obtain a fair settlement, it must ultimately recognize the situation that develops; and, if so, is it not wise to make clear that we do not claim an interpretation of the Pact that, if generally accepted, might make the relation of states more uncertain, more full of danger than if the Pact...
...pistols will be used, and the men will have to pay for their own ammunition. The team is to be entered in the Intercollegiate matches held early in May, and other shoots may be arranged. All men intending to try out will join the Rifle Club in order to obtain the use of the Walnut Hill range...