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...harvest of first reactions is then a generally favorable and highly encouraging one. It seems to justify the contention made yesterday that the time was ripe for definite and constructive action. The important thing is not whole hearted support for the specific proposals of President Hopkins but general agreement with his fundamental contention that steps should be taken to reform abuses in intercollegiate football. The latter, so far as can now be determined, has been very fully, attained. The next step is a definite invitation from Dartmouth for a conference, which in turn must wait upon the decision...
Fifteen months ago this precocious young man, Dr. José Yanguas, then Professor of International Law at the University of Madrid, was given the portfolio of Foreign Minister (TIME, Dec. 14, 1925), an honor and a responsibility usually reserved for men of ripe age and riper experience...
...recognized by the U. S.). Sacasa forces had been pressing hard early in the week, upon Diaz troops defending the cities Chinandega, Leon and loma. When these cities were occupied by U. S. marines, their onetime defenders were able to rally and rout the attacking troops. The instant was ripe for President Diaz, synchronous with U. S. financial interests, to propose the further subordination of his country...
...ecclesiast spoke. "I hope," he said, "that this girl will grow into womanhood, ripe and rich, to spread her teachings and faith as beautifully as the flower promises...
Last week a 14-year-old handmaiden of the Lord stood beside a ripe ecclesiastic, her head upraised and look intent, locks flung back, red lips apart...