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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...rare and poor day when novel plants of great scientific interest are not brought in. Then follows a full day, or perhaps two days, indoors, putting the treasures into press and starting their proper drying, before another active day of field work can be undertaken. Often enough, after stretching every muscle and testing every nerve in the ticklish ascent and descent of successive cliffs, we reach home with our knee-joints so lame and stiff that no one utters a single word of complaint at the enforced inactivity of the succeeding...
...this vicinity the "Polo Club" has gained considerable favor, and while Welch's grape juice is excellent we often favor less expensive grades. Try one with my compliments...
...Duce's attitude is often said to be based on a profound cynicism, on the absolute conviction that the Powers will never unanimously agree to naval limitation. But as the conference sat down, last week, Foreign Minister Dino Grandi of Italy said: "I foresee the closest cooperation between Italy and America. . . . I feel sure that our two countries will find themselves on the same side throughout the conference...
...regard to point (3): as pointed out above, even in the case of dismissal, some standard must be set and some warning must be given. It may well be argued that more frequent dismissal would be desirable, that the period of probation accorded now is often too long. But how this can constitute a conclusive indictment of probation is difficult to perceive...
...system of majors and honors is the most far-reaching innovation in the educational program at Amherst for many years. The disadvantages of two major courses have often been pointed out, and the change to one major and two minors is the direct result. The most important aspect of the new plan, however, is that it seeks to make honors work a privilege and an interest for the average student. It offers extraordinary new opportunities without exacting any new requirements...