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Adams House last night clamped down on its inter-House dining trade by imposing a nightly quota of 25 guests...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Adams Cuts Down On Inter - House Eating Privileges | 10/22/1948 | See Source »

...Quota "Very Unfortunate...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Adams Cuts Down On Inter - House Eating Privileges | 10/22/1948 | See Source »

When word came through yesterday that 75 Smith students had offered to knit "beautiful" socks for the Cleveland Indians, a sizeable quota of Cliffedwellers made it plain that, win or lose, the Boston Braves were still their number one heroes...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Radcliffe Willing to Knit for Braves | 10/14/1948 | See Source »

...August the Army took in about 45,000 volunteers-some 15,000 over its monthly quota. As a result-and until more training camps could be readied—the Army cut its first draft calls down to 10,000 for November and will probably call about 20,000 in December. As of Sept. 1, there were 1,504,357 men in the armed forces (the goal...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Filling Up | 9/27/1948 | See Source »

...Tell [the people] the truth. If you make a promise, keep it. When you need money, tell them how much you need and why you need it. Try to fix upon a quota and give them time to pay it. The people appreciate considerate treatment. They will follow the pastor who shows them that he deserves their regard and their support. But do not make the mistake of putting money before doctrine. The Lord sent us to teach, not to pass the basket...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: On Passing the Basket | 9/27/1948 | See Source »

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