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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...other hand, as colleges face the "war-baby boom," one often hears the argument that Harvard, as a leader in American higher education, has a "responsibility to expand." Some point out that, as long as Houses are relieved of overcrowding to a tolerable degree, it will be possible to add new Houses, one by one, and expand the student body in this manner...

Author: By Craig K. Comstock, | Title: 'Cramped Quarters' | 1/15/1959 | See Source »

...Marshals are merely figureheads of the Senior Class during its spring term in College. The members of the Permanent Class Committee (one from each House) together with the Marshals draw up a Class Constitution which outlines the leadership of the Class after graduation. It is quite possible, and indeed often the case, that the Marshals will never serve in any capacity but as members of the governing committee, with the First Marshal acting as chairman. It is the Class Secretary, Treasurer and Agents appointed by the Committee in conjunction with the Alumni office, who actually run the Class organization after...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Class Marshals | 1/14/1959 | See Source »

...certain amount of suffering during an exam often leads to a great feeling of satisfaction afterwards," O'Neil concluded...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Former Grader Advises Freshmen On Succeeding in Mid-Year Exams | 1/14/1959 | See Source »

Marry. Is it possible? Oh no, I won't believe it. I won't let myself believe it. Don't mock me, I have been mocked so often. Can you mean it? You have such kind eyes. Don't say it unless you mean it. It is too good...

Author: By David M. Farquhar, | Title: Nights of Cabiria | 1/14/1959 | See Source »

...heads and Cordiner himself are "freed up"-Cordiner's favorite expression-to concentrate on long-range planning. Gone are assistants, coordinators and committees. Says Cordiner: "G.E. has no place for committees as decision-making bodies. A committee moves at the speed of its least informed member and too often is used as a way of sharing irresponsibility...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: ATOMIC ENERGY: The Powerhouse | 1/12/1959 | See Source »

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