Word: planned
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...result of much careful thought on the part of the House Masters. The men chosen bring with them formal academic distinction and a popularity among the student body which should go a long way to establish the sort of success hoped for by the well-wishers of the House Plan. Virtually all of the principal departments of the University are represented, and it is obvious that every effort has been made to prevent any lopsidedness which would tend to result in special attractiveness to the students in any particular field...
...Owing to the financial effort demanded by the restoration of France's devastated regions, the general plan for a defensive system could not be formulated until two years ago. The program involves the construction of roads, railways, underground telegraph systems, and the stocking of frontier posts with engineering and artillery equipment. "Not only are old forts being brought up to date, but new works are to be constructed as close as possible to the frontier . . . especially in the newly recovered territory. The most important features of the plan will be executed within 18 months. "I wish to take this...
...year Cuba Cane has stumbled on, always seeming on the verge of either collapse or sudden success. But coming on Jan. 1, 1930, is an obstacle no company in poor shape could meet-the maturity of $25,000,000 debentures. To surmount this obligation, a complete reorganization was planned, chief feature of which is that present debenture holders will receive new debentures plus a bonus of common stock in the new company. Last week, after 84% of the debenture-holders and 80% of the stockholders approved the plan, Cuba Cane asked for a receiver as first step toward reorganization...
...nominally their hosts are strictly limited both by military rule and the shortness of the Army's stay. Virtually the only means of contact between the men of the two institutions is that afforded by the welcoming committee. Those in charge of this years group have wisely planned for an unusually large committee, a provision which should make for much greater informality and flexibility than the old plan of assigning but a few men to do the honors of the Yard...
...also been announced that Vanderbilt Hall has been this year for the first time arranged on a club basis. This system, called the Vanderbilt Club, is somewhat comparable to the plan of the Harvard Union, in that the dues are $10 per year, and certain privileges are received in return. All members of the Medical School are eligible for membership, and they receive both the use of the dining hall, and of the new library. Members not living in Vanderbilt Hall get locker accommodations free of charge...