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...many conscientious objectors to work. However, in our individual and unfeeling economic system, such objectors of a rule are compelled under the duress of starvation to violate their conscience to the extent of earning the essential bread of life. In Germany, where the control of the state is more strict, such objectors might be put in pauper institutions. In the Cannibal Islands, where (they say) the control of the state is less strict, objectors to war might be forced to the alternative of entering either the army or the tribal soup kettle. As it happens, we live in the United...
...training this summer at Squantum. The school will handle 20 students in flying and ten in mechanics at one time, and four classes will probably be graduated during the summer. The school at which the men will live will be run on a military basis and under strict discipline. Board and lodging will be provided, but no uniforms are required or furnished. Upon graduation application may be made for a provisional commission as ensign in the Naval Reserve Flying Corps, and after three months' provisional service, the student will be rated...
...made for the enrolment of recent graduates of Harvard University, who, on September 1 next, will be under 32 years of age. No new men under 19 years of age will be accepted. It will be necessary for all new members of the Corps to undergo a strict physical examination by Dr. Lee, and no men who are unfit for service will be allowed to enroll. In addition, these men now in the service who are physically unable to undergo the strenuous intensive training will be honorably discharged on May 7, and they will receive such credit for their year...
...this system could be carried through it is altogether probable that more men would take part in athletics than under the limiting conditions of strict competition, Mr. Moore believes...
...Twenty students in flying and ten students in mechanics will be handled at one time, and it is expected that four or five classes will be graduated during the summer. The school at which the men are expected to live, will be run on a military basis and under strict discipline. Subsistence will be provided but no uniforms are required of furnished...