The Creighton Chronicle . THE COLLEGE STUDENT AND THE WAR *By Herbert HooverUnited States Food Administrator 0 the college men of America I address myself withconfidence, a confidence born of unforgettable ex-perience. In the relief of Belgium, most of the actual workof the Commission in the occupied territory was doneby young American collegians. Each time a call wasmade for volunteers many more than asked for of-fered their services. And those that were chosen performedtheir duties, not only effectively but with a spirit of devotionthat made their service beyond praise. They combined idealis
The Creighton Chronicle . THE COLLEGE STUDENT AND THE WAR *By Herbert HooverUnited States Food Administrator 0 the college men of America I address myself withconfidence, a confidence born of unforgettable ex-perience. In the relief of Belgium, most of the actual workof the Commission in the occupied territory was doneby young American collegians. Each time a call wasmade for volunteers many more than asked for of-fered their services. And those that were chosen performedtheir duties, not only effectively but with a spirit of devotionthat made their service beyond praise. They combined idealismand efficiency. It is the combination that moves the world for-ward. Today all of the young college men of America face a spe-cial responsibility and duty. At no time in the worlds historyhas the technically trained mind been at a higher premium. Andthis need for it and demand on it will continue after the war isover. Hence the young man in college is faced with a seriousproblem. He must ask himself: Is the immediate nee
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