Word: approaching
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Dates: during 1920-1920
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...Hoover," writes Professor Scott, "is not a politician; but he is a statesman, a statesman, I believe, of the first rank. Among the potential presidential candidates I cannot see that there is one who begins to approach him in qualifications for the executive office...
...believes in "a square deal." Of course, but that means nothing. Mr. Hoover has shown, both by act and by word, that he really understands the tremendous difficulties of the problems involved, and that he has definite ideas as to the solution of, and at least a method of approach toward solving, these vital questions...
...will be but two days after Easter, the festival of hope following upon sacrifice. The Bulletin has no desire to keep harping on a single string, or to raise anything resembling a clamor for what should be an essentially spontaneous rendering of honor where honor is due. But the approach of a national anniversary marking a high point in our recent history, and of a religious festival overflowing with significant suggestions, leads us once more to speak of a matter which we believe will be found to lie near the hearts of many sons of Harvard...
...circumstances he had favored freedom of opinion, in war as in peace, more essentially for opinions that were in bad repute. I'wish I could remember who it was that warned the House of Commons against taking from the rattlesnake the rattle by which he gives warning of his approach and leaving the sting with which he kills. In suppressing opinion we take away the rattle. In failing to put into practice new institutions needed by the time we leave the sting. I inquire only if a man has fighting blood in that part of him which dwells among ideas...
Boxing will start off after the midyear period with a renewed impetus when the class at Hemenway resumes practice Monday' February 9th. The approach of the boxing and wrestling tournament, which is slated to take place in March, has aroused more than usual interest this year among contenders for honors in the ring, and next month will probably see a large number of aspirants hard at work...