Word: prussian
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...works of Frederick the Great, comprising 33 volumes, and a portfolio of maps, is a gift from the German Emperor to the Library, "to express the thanks of the Prussian Government for the effective promotion of German-American interchange of men of learning." Another gift from the Prussian Government to the Library is many of the works of the German author Von Menzel...
...Agora team, consisting of S. Feingold '07, A. Prussian '08, and B. S. Pouzzner '09, last night won the Pasteur Medal debate on the affirmative of the question, "Resolved, That the French Government substitute a general income tax for the direct taxes (contributions directes) now levied for national purposes." The Pasteur Medal for the best speaking of the evening, however, was awarded to 1. Dimond '09 of the Forum team, who with K. Costikyan '09 and R. T. Mack '08 argued the negative. The judges were Professor G. P. Baker, Professor F. C. de Sumichrast, and R. W. Kelso...
...opening the debate for the affirmative S. Feingold '07 explained that the revenue in France was derived from two sources,--direct and indirect taxes. The indirect taxes act as a burden upon the poor. A. Prussian '08, the second speaker for the affirmative, pointed out that direct taxes were not only unjust to the individual but were unsatisfactory to the government, because they are insufficient for the regular administration and inflexible in a government emergency. The revenue must then be increased, and the way to increase it is by an income tax. B. S. Pouzzner '09, the last speaker...
...MEDAL DEBATE. "The Agora vs. the Forum." New Lecture Hall, 8 P. M. Question: "Resolved, That the French government substitute a general income tax for the direct taxes (contributions directes) now levied for national purposes." Disputants: For the Agora (affirmative): S. Feingold '07, B. S. Pouzzner '09, and A. Prussian '08. For the Forum (negative): I. Dimond '09, R. E. Hoguet '09, and R. T. Mack '08. Judges: Professors Baker and de Sumichrast, and Mr. R. W. Kelso 3L. Chairman: Mr. M. C. Leckner...
...MEDAL DEBATE. "The Agora vs. the Forum." New Lecture Hall, 8 P. M. Question: "Resolved, That the French government substitute a general income tax for the direct taxes (contributions directes) now levied for national purposes." Disputants: For the Agora (affirmative): S. Feingold '07, B. S. Pouzzner '09, and A. Prussian 08. for the Forum (negative): I. Dimond '09, R. E. Hoguet '09, and R. T. Mack '08. Judges: Professors Baker and de Sumichrast, and Mr. R. W. Kelso 3L. Chairman: Mr. M. C. Leckner...