Word: problems
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Dates: during 1940-1940
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...Metropolitan Opera House on "Our Expanding Horizons," attended by close to 3000 Crimson Alumni. Harlow Shapley, Paine Professor of Practical Astronomy and Directory of the Harvard Observatory, dealt with the world of science; Francis T. Spaulding '17, Dean-Elect of the Graduate School of Education, discussed the problem of our secondary schools; Wallace B. Donham '98, Dean of the Graduate School of Business Administration, described industrial conditions in America; and Bruce C. Hopper '18, associate professor of Government, gave a rapid survey of recent events in Europe. President Conant, who was introduced by Thomas W. Lamont '92, presided...
...Another problem which would come up is that of providing a groundwork for the necessary large-scale planning, "in terms of those phases of economics, of sociology, of public administration and public finance, which bear on education as a national undertaking...
...solution to the most pressing problem of American industry today, according to Dean Donham's speech last night, lies in the direction of greater co-operation between government and business for the better application of science. "Science gives us our complex modern fools and is constantly reshaping our industry and society, he said, "but science neglects human emotions and thereby creates mere administrative problems than it solves...
Moreover, the Student Union took the right approach to the problem. The understanding that grows out of debate is the only secure fortification for neutrality. The shallow thinkers will be the first to turn coat when a real wave of emotionalism controlled by a pro-Ally press and a pro-Ally administration floods the country. The slogans and shibboleths will melt away like sand-bags. The Student Union made no mistake when it asked Professor Elliott to present the case for intervention. His arguments must be heard. The answer must be incorporated in any firm and lasting stand for American...
...system replaces the Faculty Council, which was set up several years ago when the attendance problem first became acute, but which was suspended last fall at the time of the tenure controversy. The Council was also elected by the Faculty, but unlike the insured quorum it had exclusive rights to represent the Faculty--no non-Council members could participate in Council meetings...