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...alumni deaths, representing almost a 17 percent increase over 1943's 117. The casualty rates are now one dead out of every 73 in service...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: 24,476 HARVARD MEN NOW IN U.S. SERVICES | 1/23/1945 | See Source »

Warren Sheard got a call over, the P.A. system there too. It seems that they need another bright young man from a well known business school. Keith Miller returned to the base with almost 90 percent of a complete radio he had collected as souvenirs. The employees couldn't resist his "irresistible me" smile "a la Pondon...

Author: By Jack T. Shindler, | Title: The Lucky Bag | 1/19/1945 | See Source »

...class outlook has improved 300 percent, the over-all alertness increased, and morale advanced considerably since the advent of the 0840 morning rising. Those interested in long run results should take note. Besides, Charlie Sayler reports that as a result Cowie is working practically on a cabin mess basis--and still we have liver. Things are tough all over...

Author: By Jack T. Shindler, | Title: The Lucky Bag | 1/19/1945 | See Source »

While the May-Balley "limited national service" bill was urged upon Congress in Committee, figures showed that Harvard's graduate schools were in a worse position than the College. Most of the 858 undergraduates are below draft age, or foreign students, while the 25 percent in the 4-F category include chemistry, physics, pre-medical, and biological sciences students who may be exempted from a 4-F draft...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Graduate Status in 4-F Draft Uncertain as Issue Develops | 1/12/1945 | See Source »

Despite the fact the 55 percent of the students at the Law School are 4F, Acting Dean Edmund M. Morgan '02 voiced little concern. "Many of the men would not be fit for any kind of service." he asserted, adding that the School has faced more drastic reductions in the past than any which may be forthcoming...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: DRAFT OF 4F'S ELICITS VARIED OPINIONS HERE | 1/9/1945 | See Source »

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