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This tendency in both houses of Congress to use their new-realized power against the President, not in attacking his program directly, but in going his generosity one better, is very serious. It proves that in a democratic country a reckless promise or program to stir up the people cannot be controlled. Mussolini appeals to nationalism and the war like spirit, yet can keep his country behind him for peace; Hitler, after winning support through an appeal to racial prejudice, claims now that he can keep it in check; but Roosevelt, in a still free country, carries out a large...
Winston Churchill was hired to write the script. Every newsreel library in the Empire was ransacked. When The Story of the Reign of His Majesty the King was ready last week it had cost $500,000- cheap enough for a film that was to stir loyal hearts in every part of the Empire during His Majesty's silver jubilee next spring...
...declare, I suspect you of desiring "to stir up the monkeys...
...seems a pity that either misinterpretation or a desire to stir up trouble where no trouble exists should have given rise to stories which create the impression that there is a divergence of views. . . . We decline to furnish the material for a Roman holiday for those who are trying to create this impression...
...well the relation between faculty and undergraduates may be exploited. Similar meetings, extended to the various fields of instruction in the several houses, should prove of advantage. They imply a certain enthusiasm and cooperation from the students which is now lacking, but publicity and stimulating programs can stir the indifferent. If house dinners of the usual sort were limited to occasions when speakers or entertainers of real interest are available, student attention would be stimulated. With wise direction the house dinner would be a significant part of house life rather than an empty formality...