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...have just seen facsimile copies of the undergraduate diplomas-the one to be awarded this year, and the one given last year. Concerning the "revised standard version" my primary reaction was that for the sake of consistency the veritas in the University seal should be changed to truth, spaced: (TR-UT-H). The "H" could then be enlarged to represent the varsity letter, ad the base of the shield consequently squared off to conform with the shape of the paper (and the wit of the administration). With this further revision the Veritas Committee itself would thus be assured that there...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Other Crisis | 4/25/1961 | See Source »

This view, held by many liberal Congressmen, is misguided. Investigations are properly conducted to gather evidence, not to punish. An investigation by Congress or the Attorney General should not be a Great Crusade. It should, to use a liberal cliche, refrain from "exposure for exposure's sake...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: John Birch | 4/11/1961 | See Source »

Thus, the proposed investigation of the John Birch Society is bad civil liberties policy. Let there be no such investigation. And, for God's sake let us hear no more of the John Birch Society...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: John Birch | 4/11/1961 | See Source »

...said, "has an obligation knowledge for its own sake and the advancement of human needs. doing the second we cannot first...

Author: By Robert E. Smith, | Title: Macmillan, Rusk Stress Unity In MIT Centennial Addresses | 4/10/1961 | See Source »

...chivalry and undemonstrativeness in words which inspire distaste for these good things. Have you never risen from a perusal of Mr. Davis on Chivalry with a determination never again, no matter how infirm the woman or how heavy-laden, to rise from your seat in the car for her sake...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Richard the Literary Lion | 4/7/1961 | See Source »

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