09 May 1930
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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1930
Page
1
Publication by Barnard College Students aims to inform the Undergraduate Association. Issue appears during term times with bi weekly distribution except during vacation and exam periods.
Barnard Bulletin lists editors and staff across editorial, business, advertising, and circulation departments with names and class years. It notes subscription rates, mailing terms, and postal registration details for the Barnard College publication in New York City.
The piece humorously laments the dull months of dorm life and mocks old gym bloomers. It imagines Greek and historical figures in modern campus rompers, urging comfortable attire to boost gym class attendance and student engagement.
The Barnard and Columbia communities exchange pointed satire after a prohibition poll. A Barnard ally retorts that Barnard was wet before Prohibition, defends seamstressing as a craft, and criticizes The Stroller for its column. The reply cites jokes about common sense and ends with a quip toward Sarah Kinkelfarb.
A Columbia Spectator report shows 864 votes with 509 for repeal 248 for modification and 105 for enforcement. Barnard had about half as many voters and 257 of 312 favored modification or repeal indicating similar trends.
Observation notes that after a lively gambol on campus, the ensuing desire for privacy is eased by a demure blue romper noted as aesthetically pleasing and temperately satisfying amid towel shortages.
The Rt Rev James Cannon, Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, is cited for spending 13300 in a bid to defeat an unnamed figure. The text alleges improper motives and notes the controversy surrounding the bishop and the Senate committee without clear corroboration.
British authorities arrest Mahatma Gandhi provoking passive disobedience into violent clashes. Natives armed with stones challenge police, who retreat under martial law as calls arise for foreign police experts to advise on riot control.
The Uighest Court of the land prohibits selling items that might carry liquor or hold bottles corks labels flasks and similar goods. The ruling raises questions of possible discrimination against bottle paper and cork industries versus tariff favored sectors.
The stock market swung after President Hoover's reassurances on future prosperity. Debenture clause defeat affects tariffs and investor mood, suggesting that political outcomes move markets more than speeches.
Maurice Connolly former borough president of Queens has been imprisoned on charges of conspiracy to defraud the city over sewer construction. The editorial suggests the crackdown on graft among political officials may continue pending new prison facilities.
A proposed bill would appropriate one billion dollars for a naval construction program to give the United States parity with Great Britain. The piece notes such a sum assumes favorable business conditions and suggests disarmament is an expensive undertaking.
The Board of Superintendents of New York City high schools claims the book Modern History by Professors Aves and Moon was banned not for religion but because its radical anti capitalist statements could corrupt youths. They warn any child might become a senator and urge preventing such radical teachings to protect noble legislative traditions.
The Blavacle Tea awards ceremony honored staff with gold and silver honors. Marion Kahn was named editor for the coming term, Lanise Mareshin was promoted, and Wes Whedbee received a service award.
Miss Power depicted Russia under pressure to fit revolutionary patterns and warned against foreign escape. She compared China and Korea’s cultural rituals to a colorful landscape while noting powerful Chinese capacities and the allure of Asia for researchers.
A critic lauds Jed Harris directed Uncle Vanya at the Cor Theatre as a somber Russian drama with strong acting, especially Walter Connolly as Vanya and Lillian Gish as Helena. The review notes the play’s philosophical tone and limited action, contrasting it with Chekhov’s Cherry Orchard.
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