Word: topically
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...John K. Fairbank '27 chose as his topic "America Faces the Future in the Far East." Dr. Fairbank pointed out the importance of the growth of Japanese influence in Asia, urging a strong stand by the United States in order to combat the increasing Japanese encroachment. He also advocated greater aid to China...
...took the Hollywood Marines to open a brand-new topic. Fortnight ago, the 22nd Battalion of the Marine Corps Reserves under the command of wiry, abrupt, outspoken Major W. S. ("Woody") Van Dyke II, ace M. G. M. director, was ordered to San Diego for active service. It was a great moment for Woody Van Dyke, who loves pomp and patriotism even more than pictures. Last fall he hung the stars and stripes outside his studio office, tacked up a sign proclaiming it a Marine recruiting station. After Thursday-night drills with his outfit, Woody would stride into Chasen...
Robert W. Gillettee '44, acting chairman of the Council, described a new plan whereby the Debating Society will work in conjunction with the Foreign Affairs Discussions Group. Before each debate, a general discussion of the topic involved will be carried on by the discussion group so that the amount of material available for use in the debate will be increased...
...first debate will be held on December 6 with Milton. The topic of this debate will be announced soon, and tryouts for those wishing to debate will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7 o'clock in the Union. The tryouts will consist of five minutes speeches on the subject of the debate, and will be judged by members of the Varsity Debating Council...
...interest both to lawyers and the general public, with an address by Professor Manley O. Hudson, noted authority on international law, member of the Permanent court of International Justice Professor Hudson will speak at 8 o'clock, in the courtroom of Langdell Hall, of the Law School, on the topic "The United States Nationality Act of October...