Word: reporter
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...result of last spring's split in ranks over the problem of preventing Communist leadership within the A.V.C., a special committee on factionalism last week issued a report on procedure which was heeded for the first time last night. Voting was conducted on an individual basis rather than by slates, and as a result two of the members who last year opposed the stressing of non-Communist leadership won positions in the delegation...
...sweeping 178-page report, a special Presidential committee has come forward with a 25 plank proposal to end discrimination on racial and religious grounds in the United States. Included in the report are demands for Federal anti-poll tax, anti-lynching, and fair employment practices legislation; for Federal and State laws to prevent segregation or discrimination in schools, theaters, trains, and hotels; and for State laws against restrictive real estate covenants. On the surface, the committee's recommendations would appear to be a major blow in behalf of civil liberties...
What is significant about the report is that in this era, when civil liberties seem gradually to be evaporating, such a strong stand should be taken by such a highly placed committee. If written into law, the committee's proposal would certainly live up to President Truman's boast that it represents "an American charter of human freedom in our time." The "if," however, is a big one. Several states, notably New York with its Ives-Quinn Fair Employment Practices Act, have already taken steps along the lines the committee indicates. And the Republican Party stands pledged to bring anti...
Striking out at the lack-of unity in recent classes, the report will urge that all Freshman activities be aimed at bringing Yardlings closer together. Increasing the number of smokers and beer parties, providing a Register with pictures of all members of the class, and making the Union clubs more attractive are part of the program...
...players are unable to maintain the stamina and hardness necessary to avoid injury. To add further to a general picture of murderous laxity, House teams do not always observe the meager one day of practice each week, individuals neglect to tape their ankles before games, and many players never report a minor injury until it develops into a stretcher case...