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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1940
Page
1
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Bertrand Russell faces debate over academic freedom at C C N Y as critics push to oust him over philosophical ideas. Proponents argue teaching mathematics and logic remains, while exposing students to diverse ideas is key to learning and critical judgment.
The piece laments failure of the student body to fund the Community Chest Drive which would support a graduate scholarship at Barnard. It argues against foreign fellowships due to time and cost and proposes using half the funds to enable a U S Master’s degree at a top American university.
A reflective piece recounts college students overusing outlines and a law student who reduced a course to a single symbol before losing it. The narrative shifts to a weekend at Barnard Camp with a cyclamen sun, white snow scenes, and simple pleasures. It notes learning to play a recorder and enjoying a rare steak, with a humorous tone about self-critique and small comforts.
Readers praise Information Please for its smart, entertaining mix and encyclopedic feel. Others name Youth Age Philharmonic Lone Ranger Ellery Queen Sunrise Symphony and Lux Theatre as favorites, citing variety, humor, and timely content.
In a wartime column, radio is hailed as a potent, immediate medium shaping public perception of the Second World War. Reports from Britain, Germany, and the United States frame broadcasts as a blend of artificial performance and stark reality, elevating radio’s role above film in chronicling the grim global conflict.
A Canadian born gangster inherits an English title and visits Gorley Castle estates to raise funds. Robert Montgomery transforms into a racketeer with tough diction, supported by Edward Arnold and Edmund Gwenn. The plot centers on a man torn between gangster instincts and noble ceremony, ending with a tragic echo.
A fragile girl seeks cure from a vain bone specialist whose quack devices are scorned by surgeons. Ragatzy, played by George Sanders, is a self serving pseudo doctor in a plot that hints at love and downfall. Mary Maguire portrays the vulnerable heroine with notable poise.
The column critiques Vigil In The Night for its bleak mood and weak overall drama despite Carole Lombard’s nurse role and Brian Aherne’s presence. It praises Lalage’s songs and the musical score while condemning pacing, editing, and heavy sentiment.
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