Word: reflections
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...unique quality of U.S. democracy, said Conant, is its belief in equality of opportunity in a fluid society. High inheritance taxes "reflect the American belief in a fluid society without a hereditary privileged class. . . . High taxes on earned incomes have the reverse effect ... on the fluidity of our society. Therefore, insofar as the national expenditures permit, the case for keeping income taxes low is overwhelming, both in terms of social ideals and incentives." The present system of taxation, Conant warned, "is having a profound effect on the incentives which thus far in our history have contributed to the taking...
...only did their performance reflect the new national attitude; their findings would undoubtedly be the basis for whatever decisions the nation would make. They refused to be hurried. Europe's cries of urgency were disturbing, even terrifying. But never before in peacetime had a single nation been called upon to make such vast contributions to the world community. Americans, and their representatives, were determined not to make any mistakes if they could help...
...parity index would be changed to include the cost of hired farm labor and reflect the increased mechanization of farms. The new parity index, said Secretary Anderson, would discourage grain growing, encourage meat raising. Thus, Secretary Anderson hopes to cut down the vast commodity surpluses that have swamped...
...deeply regret Harvard's loss of its great Captain Moravee and the other injuries the Crimson carried out of the Virginia debacle. But this Crusader team still has the utmost respect for Dick Harlow and his Harvard team, and since football is football, is doubtful if The Purple will reflect their sympathies in their play this afternoon...
...Atlantic Ridge curves too. Its windings reflect with extraordinary accuracy the shape of the continents on either side. Obviously, there must be some relationship between the Ridge and the continents...