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Aachen's teachers were chosen from those on the scene who, by a meticulous, secret, weeding process, had been found free of any past connection with the Nazi Party. Of Aachen's 325 pre-war teachers, 49 were still in the city. Of these, 26 were pronounced fit, a percentage which the Army considered high. As in Italy (TIME, Feb. 5), it was made sure that Germany's new texts-six primers and three arithmetic books-are clear of fascist taints. This was accomplished by the simple process of choosing them from a collection...
...temporary editorial board consisting of Edwin M. Davidson '45, Leo H. Haimson '45, James G. Trager, Jr. '46, and Reuben P. Hersh '47 has been chosen and the first issue is scheduled to appear April 12. Successor to both the pre-war Harvard Progressive and the Harvard Guardian the new publication will contain contributions from faculty and students in the Social Sciences...
Less money was available for gifts this year than in pre-war years because of the decrease in pledge collections. Six times as much money was collected in 1943-44 than during the present fiscal year...
Escapist entertainment first turned to the good earth of our country with "Oklahoma." After several seasons when nearly every major offering has glorified the American ideal, it is more escapist and quite refreshing to look at a handsome musical of the best pre-war vintage set far from the North American continent. "Much Ado About Love" takes a fling in Renaissance Italy with a sparkling score, and the very English Melville Cooper to give an Ernest Truex air of sophistication...
...present time for any specific statement of policy, he indicated the Committee on Admission's intention to determine whether the applicant's entire record gives reasonable proof that he has the elements of a liberal education and probable ability to deal with legal problems faced by men admitted under pre-war standards...