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Harschak's papers, but had eliminated several of the "dozen young econo-
aists" on grounds of poor rathematical povers. N w the math-tician
insisted on intervievs vith the economist before giving his approval.
As for hrschak's conpetence as an economist, (Frankfurter had insisted
that mathematical competence was not enough) the Director said he had
assured hiuself that econmists here and abroad comnended him. Frd-
furter asked pointedly for Mr. Stewart's opinion; it was not forthcoming.
As for calling Dr. and Mrs. hrschak for interviews. Flexner conceded
it might have sore effect on the &nigrgvs opportunities at Ox£ord, and
agreed not to proceed until he had first consulted the Warden of All
Sculs. The contested point errerged; did the Director have the sole re-
sponsibility to investigate candidates for appointment vhen there was
yet no faculty in the School, and to nominate its merrbers, or should
the Trustees share it with him? Flexner maintained that the right and
responsibility to investigate and nominate rested with him in the cir-
cumstances, and tbt the Trustees had only the right to approve or to
disapprove his proposals. Frankfurter asserted that, absent a faculty
in the School, each Trustee shared that responsibility vith the Director. 49
Early in the arguuent Flexner agreed not to proceed until he
had heard from the Warden of All Souls; this was because he nov had
another candidate. Obliquely he revealed the fact to the lawyer. But
Frankfurter was intent on winning the argument over the principles. He
sent copies of his and Flexner's letters to Hessrs. Aydelotte and Stwart,
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apparently vith the intention of gaining their support in bringing the,
vhole question before the Board for consideration. Mr. Steuart returned
-. -. .
the correspondence vithout answering the pointed question as to his
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