Word: socialism
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...National Crime Commission, formed last year, is a voluntary body of citizens who propose to cauterize whatever social infection it is that gives the U. S. the highest crime temperature in the civilized world. In the report of its chairman, Richard Washburn Child, "the most important things" listed for discussion and improvement were: 1) Laws against traffic in stolen goods. 2) Compiling of crime statistics by all the states. 3) Prison labor problems. 4) The pardon & parole system...
...following article on Social Service work at the Phillips Brooks House was written for the Crimson by L. M. McTurnan '28, Secretary of the Social Service Committee...
...today is far removed from the plane on which every man looks out for himself and cares not at all what happens to his neighbor. It altruistic motives are fundamentally lacking in the character of the individual he is usually forced to a realization of the great purpose of social service through his purely selfish interests. Every manufacturer and employer of labor knows that he must take an interest in his employees' welfare as an insurance on his own success. That such selfish interests alone should actuate welfare work is to be deplored...
...registration every student was afforded opportunity to volunteer for social service work. Many men ignored this; others shunted the burden less gracefully after once volunteering. It has been impossible thus far to reach all the volunteers but as the number gradually decreases it becomes more and more evident that the percentage of real workers will be far too low. A re-canvassing of all students may become necessary but it would be much more fitting if Harvard's quota were genuinely volunteer and not begged...
...Social Service Committee holds regular office hours at the Phillips Brooks House throughout the day to explain the needs and requirements to all men interested. The types of work are unlimited, varying from musical, dramatic and debating instruction, through English and Americanization teaching and down to athletic coaching and boys' club and Boy Scout work. Men are placed daily who have had no experience