Churchill Sparks Campus Debate On Peace Plan
A student editorial criticizes the Political Council for denying sponsorship of a Columbia Committee for Permanent Peace rally protesting Winston Churchill. The piece argues “poor taste” hides fear of action and urges timely protest against Churchill’s foreign policy during his university visit.
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Picketing Slogans Rally Up Broadway As College Groups March
About 200 American Youth for Democracy members from city colleges marched along Broadway from McMillin Theater to 119 Street shouting anti Churchill and antiwar chants. Police and federal agents watched as Barnard students jeered the demonstrators and barred entry to Columbia campus.
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Ridicule at Columbia Campus Red Scare Meeting
A campus editor mocks anti Communist protests sparked by speeches by Mr Churchill. He notes students loudly condemn petitions while some latch onto AYD rumors and dismiss mass action as in bad taste. He urges critics to broaden their view beyond flustered reactions.
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Students Endorse UNO as Path to World Peace
At a Columbia University forum, speakers urged unity across races and nations, opposing power politics. They backed the United Nations Organization and called for petitions to Congress to prevent war while noting wartime lessons and support from CCNY NYU and notable figures.
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Political Council Supports Peace Meeting and Telegram to Senator
The Political Council approved a March 19 resolution praising the Columbia Committee on Permanent Peace for handling a March 18 meeting protesting Winston Churchill's Fulton speech. Seven voted yes, two opposed citing timing. The council also backed a Liberal Club telegram to Senator Vandenberg opposing an amendment to the McMahon bill.
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Schedule of Holy Communion and Morning Service
Wednesday at 8 20 A M Holy Communion, Sunday March 24 9 A M and 12 30 Cane Communion, 11 A M Morning Prayer and Sermon led by Chaplain Bayne.
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