Thomas Addresses Peace Assembly in Defiance of Victory Fallback
Norman Thomas, Socialist candidate, spoke on Ways of Defending Democracy at a Peace Assembly. He argued that a single English victory cannot defend democracy in America and warned that democracy must address unemployment and poverty. The address noted changes in living standards but urged decisive action over wishful thinking amid wartime strain.
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Columbia Spectator Errors on February 25 Assembly
Letter to the editor correcting the Columbia Spectator account of the February 25 assembly where Norman Thomas spoke. The writer denies official committee authorization for the information and disputes Spectator claims about rejected speakers and administration attitude.
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Clarifies Senior Week Attendance
Jean Ackermann chair man of Senior Week clarifies that students not subscribing to Senior Week dues are not expected to attend any Senior Week functions except the Baccalaureate Service and the Commencement Exercises. Special arrangements may be made with the chair man in cases of financial difficulty.
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German Club Hosts Conrad Zither Artist From Austria
Edwin Charles Conrad, guest artist for Deutscher Kreis, played zither pieces from Viennese waltzes to The Last Rose of Summer at 115 Milbank last Monday. The program included a German titled comedy Der Knops by four students from Mr. Puhan's class.
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Rice Says Today's Theatre Reflects Modern Society
Playwright-producer Elmer Rice told Brinckerhoff Theatre Thursday that theatre follows trends rather than creates them and mirrors the civilization around it. He warned the current social mood is careless and wasteful, urged democracy as obligation, and endorsed the Federal Theatre Project he helped found. He noted Germany and Russia shows sterile totalitarian drama, while France lacks emotional sophistication, foreseeing trouble for France.
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Sylvia Gaus Wins Columbia Bookstore Crossword Contest
Sylvia Gaus winner of the Columbia Bookstore crossword contest submitted the first correct solution to Betty Harthwaite's puzzle. Gaus finished about an hour and fifteen minutes after printing, beating Katherine Albro second and Rowena Matthews third. prize is an attractive Barnard jewelry item.
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Juniors May Sign For Camp Today
Juniors may sign up for the Junior Weekend at camp from today through next Wednesday March 5. Camp chair Frances Murphy said girls must sign up by the Wednesday before the weekend. if fewer than eight signups occur the weekend will be cancelled.
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Nomination and Election Policy Set for Undergrad Association
The undergraduate body will meet Monday in 304 Barnard at noon to nominate candidates for president treasurer and secretary of the Undergraduate Association for the next year. Eligibility requires juniors for president sophomores for treasurer and freshmen for secretary.
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Smoking Rules United by Senior Proctors
The Board of Senior Proctors outlines restrictions across Milbank Brinckerhoff and Fiske Halls no smoking except officers in private offices and Faculty Room in Barnard Hall only in Room 302 or at pre approved functions from Mrs Grant. Riverside Quadrangle has no smoking and campus smoking is limited to the Jungle and the path to 119 Street gate.
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What Every Young Graduate Should Know Panel
The Columbia Occupational Conference announces a panel on job seeking for new graduates. Hilda Loveman and Jeanne Paul represent Barnard in Room 203 Journalism on March 4. Barnard students are invited to attend. The British War Relief Committee plans a renewed fundraising drive starting next Monday. Proceeds from the Alumnae Opera Benefit total 832 dollars plus over 150 in additional gifts, bringing Barnard’s British War Relief total to about 3000 dollars.
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History Points Required For Degree Candidates
A new six point history requirement has been approved by Barnard faculty to improve historical literacy. Students may meet it via European, American, or English history courses or through the joint American Studies program. A March campaign will raise funds with open donations from students and faculty, including a dance party and bazaar.
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Faith Council Luncheon Series Covers Catholicism Judaism and Protestantism
The Interfaith Council opens a four part luncheon series on The Three Major Religious Faiths in America Today What Are They on March 6 from 12 to 2 at 401 Barnard A Catholic clergyman will discuss Catholic essentials followed by a Q A session The next forums will cover Judaism and Protestantism with a final panel on the three faiths' contributions to the secular world
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