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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...change is to be made, the interest of the people as a whole is paramount," continued Professor Beale. "Reasons against the proposed change are: the weakening of the defenses against murder, if the punishment is not thought adequate; prisoners would expect to be and frequently are freed before their term ends; capital punishment alone cannot be avoided, as imprisonment can be by release after the public has forgotten the crime...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CAPITAL PUNISHMENT IS SOLE CHECK FOR MURDERS | 2/13/1929 | See Source »

...Fakirs who dally with venomous snakes take good care to defang them. "Wrong, very wrong. The crude, untutored Hindu may resort to this expedient, but it is not done in professional circles among American snake experts. You will note that I use the more dignified term-"experts." We resent the name "fakirs." We study the nature of our snakes and it is not necessary to "defang" them, not at all. You will note that I place myself among the "experts." Thirty years experience among the rattlers. A good line that? And I never had to "defang" one, except on special...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Push & Scamper | 2/11/1929 | See Source »

Performances during the Spring term have been scheduled in New York, New Bedford, Milton, Fall River, Portland, Exeter, and Boston. The first appearance will be followed by a dance under the auspices of the Union. The following week the Clubs will depart for New York where they will play in the Town Hall, Saturday night, February...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: MUSICIANS BEGIN WORK TONIGHT | 2/5/1929 | See Source »

With the approach of midyears at the University it is interesting to note that Harvard began her examinations for the first half term January 17. These will continue until February 2, the same day that University midyears...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Eli Alibi | 2/1/1929 | See Source »

Samborski, who caught for the University nine during his undergraduate days, is to give a course on baseball coaching during the summer term, this being the first time that such a course has been offered. Hillman will act as a visiting lecturer in the course given by Coach E. L. Farrell of the University track team. Hillman will deal particularly with the hurdles and high jump events, having served as coach of both of these on the 1924 and 1928 Olympic teams. Corcoran, a former Holy Cross football star, will give lectures on end play, as a part...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THREE COACHES ADDED TO SUMMER SCHOOL STAFF | 2/1/1929 | See Source »

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