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...horrors of war will be increased, but its effectiveness, which has not increased with modern weapons, will remain the same. The proportion of casualties to total-numbers engaged has not increased since the sixteenth century--probably not. the amount or punishment which human beings will stand; there is little likelihood that this proportion will ever be substantially increased...
Since history has affirmed few truths as clearly as the one that the liberals and radicals of today are the conservatives to tomorrow there is little likelihood that the All-American Conference will either stamp out the radicalism of the present or live a long life. But even though its futility makes it harmless, there are strong reasons for branding the association with public disapproval. To organize the clubs and unions of twenty million people into a machine whose avowed purpose is the suppression of all ideas which conflict with the status quo is but another means of accomplishing...
...March this year marked a "peak" in the most active industries. April has seen a consistent decline in the basic industries, particularly iron and steel, and the assumption now seems to be for a quiet Summer, with a possible rally in the markets in the Fall if the likelihood for Mr. Coolidge's re-election is strong...
...likelihood, this line-up will be altered before the next match with M. I. T. on April...
...President, it is said, would be glad to comply if any concrete proposal can be drawn up which there is any likelihood of other nations accepting...