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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1944
Page
4
The writers defend the Junior Prom location choice and War Policy, dispute implied student patriotism criticism, and urge understanding over condemnation. They argue the decision followed Student Council approval and a November 30 Representative Assembly report, noting the era’s strain and call for realism.
War Activities Committee launches a book drive still under way before Christmas. Few books have been donated yet despite demand from servicemen groups. Students urged to bring in books and magazines and not borrow items. Ruth Maier signs the appeal.
A reader argues that Barnard College is harmed by a motion picture portrayal not naming the college. The writer cites a 9 PM broadcast showing “a school in New York” instead of Barnard and claims many girls abandon Barnard based on the article. The note ends with a sarcastic quip about opportunities and Mr Cooper.
The Faculty Committee rejects outside gifts for a social Junior Prom under wartime rules and opts to reexamine plans. It warns a lavish downtown hotel event could seem callous and selfish while Eisenhower appeals for sacrifice and thousands die abroad. Dean Virginia Gildersleeve notes renewed student discussion.
The Employees’ Christmas gift boxes are placed at the entrance of Barnard and Bil bank Halls for faculty and students to thank the operating staff for their constant loyal service.
The Representative Assembly reversed a prior decision to award Bear Pins and Student Council Keys this year after discussing wartime appropriateness and noting 20 percent luxury tax was missing from earlier cost estimates. Winners receive Bear Pins with letters at April Installation Assembly.
A United Nations Information Council of Columbia University has been formed with Political Council representing Barnard. Other schools in the university will be represented including Columbia Law School School of Business Journalism and tech Navy V 12 unit. The council aims to facilitate learning about fighting allies through weekly forums films radio programs and exhibits beginning the week of January 8. Victor Rosenblum chairs the council with Howard Spraw secretary and William Sorsby treasurer. Professor Grayson acts as faculty advisor and Virginia D Harrington serves Barnard as faculty representative.
Henry Mayer, Belk Telephone Union lawyer, told Barnard Liberal Club that AT and T exploits female labor. He blasted the War Labor Board for lacking independent union representation, noted low wages from $13 to $20 weekly with many deductions, and cited a Toronto inquiry from MacKenzie King era as precedent for poor conditions. He described wage needs and the employer’s inquiries into workers’ family support. The Dayton strike context was referenced.
Barnard Glee Club performs The Virgin by the Manger and other carols with Katherine Carson as accompanist. Haverford Glee Club joins with selections from Bach Handel and Lang. Julius Katchen, president of the Haverford Club, will accompany.
The Barnard College Library will close for Christmas at 5 p.m. Tuesday December 19 and reopen January 3 at 8 45 a.m. It will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday December 27 and Thursday December 28 for convenience to students and faculty.
Mr Etting recounts Paris visit including Luxembourg Gardens with Picasso and art, notes liberated France jubilation and brave acts during wartime. Dean Gildersleeve credits Barnard for recognizing France's resilience as armies freed Paris. He recalls a boy saving a Rennes bridge by cutting lines.
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