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According to a recent poll on "Post-War Planning for Smith" appearing in "SCAN", the school's paper, telephones and fireplaces in every room, comfortable beds, floors that do not heave in unexpected places, concealed radiators, automatic dishwashers, and private baths were all mentioned as prominent features of the future college house...
...Another good example of exaggeration," Professor Marks continued, "is the popular notion that the helicopter will replace the automobile in the post-war decade. The helicopter will always be more hazardous than the automobile, and it is absurd to think that the housewife will use it for shopping. Perhaps business-men who live in suburban communities may find it convenient--but its popular possibilities have been greatly-overrated...
Running its latest losing streak to three in a row, the Harvard Debate Council yesterday lost to Boston University. Debating affirmative in the question of government post-war control of industry, Richard T. Gill '48 and Arthur D. Sporn '47 were defeated by a one-judge decision. The debate took place in Boston...
...With post-war plans being made with more assurance, the University entered its 309th year with 1900 civilians, 145 of them discharged veterans. Harvards participation in the war had reached its maximum--reconversion was, and is, still a long...
Charles Francis Adams '88 will announce the results and award the $8000 in prizes in the contest to conceived a plan for post-war improvements in Boston. The announcement will be part of a meeting at Faneuil Hall tomorrow night at 8 o'clock, which will feature speeches by Governor Leverett Saltonstall '14, President of the Board of Overseers, and Mayor Maurice J. Tobin...