09 Apr 1940
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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1940
Page
1
Fragmentary Barnard College document notes undergraduate assembly matters. Text mentions carecet as second mass mater and date references like October 19, 2323, with illegible pricing or fees. Information is severely garbled and incomplete.
The page shows the weekly issue details with staff and editorial board names, including editors and associates. It lists numerous staff credits such as Ackermann, Helen Kacder, Barrett, and others, reflecting a campus or local newspaper structure for the publication dated Tuesday April 9 1940.
The Bertrand Russell appointment at City College becomes a concrete test of academic freedom as educators protest the Board of Education decision. Advocates argue the issue is the Board’s right to choose qualified faculty, not Russell’s abilities in logic and mathematics, whose views on religion are irrelevant to his teaching.
The article discusses how ladies should avoid rowing in crowded rivers unless supervised and notes that tight laces hinder comfort. It also critiques makeup, warning that dye poisons the skin and can cause paralysis and early death, portraying cosmetics as a deceptive disguise.
The piece discusses how hosts should tour the dance floor and invite wall flowers to dance without making them feel singled out. It notes that gentlemen asked to dance with such ladies should accept graciously and appear pleased, preserving dignity.
A concert review praises Stravinsky for conducting The Firebird and The Rite of Spring with vivid stage imagery. It compares Stravinsky and Gershwin, noting Stravinsky’s pictorial style and versatile portrayal, while acknowledging mixed critical opinions on his conducting. The piece ends with praise for the audience's reaction and the overall performance.
The review praises Deanna Durbin in It’s A Date at Rivoli. The plot centers on Durbin’s character competing with her mother for an older man and a lead musical role while offering Durbin’s maturing voice, witty dialogue, and light, lowbrow music. Eugene Pallette and Walter Pidgeon are noted for performances.
Fragmentary note discusses press agents with praise and criticism. Mentions John Peter Toohey, a famed theatre figure, and a request for seats for a concert or event. The text is cut and conveys a sense of industry quirks and partial quotes.
The Museum Of Modern Art hosts a new exhibit American Designs for Abstract Filing arguing motion infers meaning in color films. The display combines drawings gouaches and experimental work by early practitioners and features a daily program of abstract film.
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