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...Young's trip to Washington. Ways & Means Republicans under the able leadership of New Jersey's Bacharach went to work on a bill for upping the certificates' loan value. The House Republican leadership (Speaker Longworth, Floorleader Tilson, Rules Chairman Snell) was frankly receptive to any compromise to stave off cash payments though it was denied that the G. O. P. had been inspired by "the Young Plan," that any Bonus Bill would be passed which distinguished between veterans who were needy and veterans who were...
...beginning of the second half the navigators returned with a rush which swept the Crimson men off their feet, and clustered them around their own basket, working desperately to stave off the bombardment to which it was subjected. The University hoopsters called a succession of times-out, finally succeeding in working up a tardy resentment which returned the Cadets to their own territory. Loose and fast playing was the order of the day, the audience appreciating vociferously. With a heavy lead, and time, to fight against, the Crimson men took the situation in hand, and caged every shot...
...motivated by a strong desire for further knowledge. It is not a question of satisfying the ambitions of a parent or guardian. On the other hand, an alarming percentage of undergraduates clutter halls of learning for no other reason than to preserve a family tradition, or to stave off contact with an office desk for a few more years. Again, the difference between a mature person taking an elementary language course in preparation for next summer's trip abroad and a freshman doing the same to appease the powers that be is not a sound basis for conclusions. Viewed fairly...
Despite the apparent lop-sided outlook there are many who believe that Harvard has the man power, the attack, the defense and the spirit to cope with this Michigan team. Should the Crimson team manage to stave off a Michigan score in the first period and give its backs any aid in their attempts to gain, this same Harvard team which surprised the country by being held to a tie last week, may equally surprise them today...
With the return of the backfield stars to the fold, Harvard's supply of reserve backs should be ample for the Dartmouth game, while with the three veterans Ticknor, Talbot, and Trainer to strengthen the center of the line, the Harvard forward wall should be able to stave off the advances of the Big Green eleven...