Word: questionable
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...South America, as in any country there is opportunity for the intelligent, and a tremendous premium upon brains. It is somewhat of a question whether there is any larger opportunity or any greater stress upon mentality in South America than in the United States...
...very glad to take advantage of the invitation of the CRIMSON to discuss the question of universal compulsory military training. We feel that as future preachers of the Gospel of good-will we have a peculiar interest in this question. During the last few days a majority of the students of Andover Theological Seminary, Harvard Divinity School, Episcopal Theological School and Boston University School and Boston University School of Theology have expressed themselves in a petition to Congress as opposed to "any form of universal compulsory military training, on the ground that it is un-Christian, contrary to American ideals...
...much for the negative aspect of the question. Let us consider for a moment some of the almost inevitable consequences of the inauguration of a system of universal military training. In the first place, every student of international relations is well aware that the strengthening of a nation's military establishment incites either nations to do likewise; so that, not only are the resources of all the countries concerned taxed to the utmost, in the vain hope of successfully vying with one another in the up building of armaments, but the very act of increasing a country's military forces...
...members of the regiment and the 2,200 men that took part in summer drills are sufficient proof that Harvard's stand on the question of preparedness is more than a mere hasty expression of opinion. It is an opinion which Harvard stands ready to translate, has indeed already translated, into actual deeds. Her acts no less than her words have proved that she is more than willing to bear her full share of even the most comprehensive plan for national defence...
...success of the Dance depends without question on the presence of every man who can attend. It represents the hospitality of the whole class. No representation that is anything less than representation and complete can be successful. So far, a remarkably small number of men have returned their applications. Today was scheduled as the last day for these blanks to be returned. The period of grace has been extended, and applications will be received through Monday...