Word: argument
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Dates: during 1920-1920
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...Harding is doing what President Wilson has conspicuously failed to do, to surround himself with men who can offer advice, before proceeding to action. Out of the mass of argument that is presented to him day by day by men of different parties and different schools of thought, he will be able to settle on a definite, constructive program to begin, immediately on March 4. This parade of wise men who are not always wise may tickle the humor of some; but to those who voted down Wilsonism in November it is a serious sign that bodes well...
...recently announced that the Richard Sears Prize of $100 would be awarded for the best oral argument on the subject, "What Responsibilities Has Congress to the People?" It was further stipulated that each contestant should hand in a brief to the Department of Government on this subject and as a result of these briefs, the contestants would be chosen...
Each competitor for the prize of $100 which has been offered by Mr. Richard Sears for the best oral argument on the question. "What Responsibility Has Congress to the People?" must submit to Professor Arthur N. Holcombe '06, Chairman of the Department of Government, today a written brief in which he states his definition of the question and indicates the nature of the argument which he will make, together with a summary of the evidence which he will offer in support of his contentions...
Both of these decisions support President Wilson's construction of the covenant, much to the joy of his supporters in the election. But it is a matter of argument whether the Assembly did not render its verdicts for the very purpose of facilitating the entrance of the United States which has demanded more than Mr. Wilson's interpretation of vague provisions. At any rate what were important and doubtful questions are now settled definitely. Every day brings further proof that this country can and must enter the League of Nations as soon as possible...
...play would demand attention from the spectators and would be real football. There never has been a real argument made against such a provision in the rules, which have already been worked out with too much regard for sentiment and not enough for red-blooded football...