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...inauguration of the tutorial system in the Business School marks another significant step in its rapid evolution. Although the George F. Baker Foundation has aimed to offer its graduates a broad training which will furnish an adequate background for positions of executive responsibility, there has at various times been a feeling that routine work connected with some of the courses leaves the student little time for thought and consideration of some of the more significant phases of study. Under the new plan the first year will continue to be a period of basic instruction with required courses for all students...
...historical background of West Point is rich in colorful details, which of necessity, must be omitted from a brief record. We have but outlined the Revolutionary period, Civil War Days, and the stirring times during the World War. West Point, then, is even now a child, a child whose strength is built from the youth of the country, a child whose diet is mil--the milk of War. Has it not been said, "To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace":? West Point is, and always will be, the backbone of the nation...
...international peace." The Conversations. Into the Blue Ridge Mountains next day to do that surveying repaired President and Prime Minister. The world press waited. Not only had it no "details" to report but it could not even see the two talkers. Long, inspired screeds were written against the emotional background of the moment, establishing only two concrete facts: 1) Britain and the U. S. would agree to keep their fleets equal, the degree of potency probably being dependent upon what Britain considers her world-wide requirements. 2) Britain, with the U. S. concurring, would issue an invitation to France, Italy...
...indication of the financial background of many a stock purchaser was seen in the inquiry received by a broker from a customer as to whether Cuba Cane was or was not a corporation dealing in walking sticks, crutches...
...insignia recommended by the council would consist of red numerals on a black background to be worn on a white sweater with no letters to signify what division of the minor sports the athlete has represented. The minor sports "H" which consists of the same colors was adopted by the Student Council last year and has been adopted in many other colleges throughout the country recently...