Word: problem
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...front cover) If one man were put in charge of all U. S. railroads, he would quickly become aware of the following outlines of his problem...
...railroad problem during Depression and thus far in Recovery has been to coax enough net operating income out of greatly diminished gross receipts to cover almost inflexible fixed charges on a funded debt which in December 1934 stood at $10,560,000,000. In 1929 the railroads had gross receipts of some $7,000,000,000. That income has shrunk by nearly $3,000,000,000. If the roads were spending as much money on operations as they spent in 1929, receiverships would now be almost universal. They have, however, made extraordinary reductions in operating expenses. In 1934 maintenance charges...
...meals in the dining halls. An equitable breakfast rate would be a long step forward. Some such consideration is needed to make the houses financially attractive to those who eat outside, and a concession of this sort might pave the way for a successful solution of the problem within the cross-section ideal...
...Another problem with which the Group IV man has to cope is the extent of his interest in outside activities, which detract from study time and yet are worthy. It is not a question of handing out football and hockey scholarships indiscriminately, but of recognizing qualities besides those of intellect--qualities which show themselves in a man's participation in various extracurricular activities. Well-rounded men, thoroughly capable of serving society, are what Harvard tries to produce; and that aim certainly will not be furthered by sending scholars forth to delve exclusively in ancient archives, when society needs...
Oxford and Cambridge have for centuries employed the doctrine regarding this problem, that "birds of a feather flock together", and there is no reason to believe that the expression would not fit Harvard conditions equally will. Specifically, men should be permitted as far as possible to live in the House of their choice. Groups applying together for admission should be permitted several perfectly frank consultations with the House Master or Senior Tutor. Facts and figures should not be withheld from the student, as it is his privilege to know what he is going...