Word: sirs
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Sir: Black students demanding courses in Afro-American studies? I'm with 'em. Courses in Afro-American studies leading to terminal degrees? I'm with 'em. A hyperactive four-letter-word demagogue to head the Department of Afro-American Studies? I ain't with 'em. Black students determining what shall be taught in Afro-American studies? I ain't with 'em. Terminal degrees in Afro-American studies leading toward solving black social, psychological, education and economic problems? I'm with 'em-all the way. Black students demanding segregation within integration...
...Sir: A hypothetical interview of a Negro applicant for employment with a major corporation...
Interviewer: "So you want to work for Magna?" Applicant: "Yes, sir." Interviewer: "Our shortage at present is in the business administration area. Did you by chance major in business administration, economics, accounting, insurance or statistics? Did you take any courses in those areas?" Applicant: "No, sir. I majored in Black Studies." Interviewer: "I am sorry, but we have no openings in that field at the present time. As you know, we are an equal opportunities employer. We will put your application on file. Check back with me in six months or so and perhaps I may be able...
...Sir: It is hard to imagine a more bizarre example of justice distorted than the action brought against IBM by the U.S. Government [Jan. 24]. Although the case is not unique in the history of antitrust suits, it serves to dramatize the subtle but steady deterioration of the notion that ability and competence are a blessing, not a curse...
...Sir: I'm worried about Mr. Giovanni Agnelli [Jan. 17] dashing here and there through a frantic 36-hour day. He'd better get rid of that Ferrari and drive a Fiat...