Town Meeting Discusses War, Unemployment and Policy
A local town meeting heard economists and officials discuss the war’s effect on unemployment. Jones argued government interference harms business while Carmody praised public works as necessary. Henry Pratt Fairchild warned against mixing government projects with private enterprise.
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Forum Debates 1940 Election and Roosevelt Third Term
Forum Club members in the Little Parlor discuss the desirability of a third term for President Roosevelt. They cite Gallup showing 83 percent approval of foreign policy and warn about dictatorship risk if checks on power fail. The meeting notes a November 20 forum date.
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Marinatos Discusses Thermopylae Excavations And Findings
Dr Marinatos, recognized for uncovering the ancient harbor of Minas, discusses three years of digging around Thermopylae and how American funds backed the work. He says his work supports some Herodotus reports but many siege details remain unproven while government digs may be halted. The Classical Club hosts a 4 PM lecture in Barnard Hall room 304 inviting students.
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Thermopylae
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Barnard Hall
Student Group Opens Survey on Foreign Language Exit Test
A student committee led by Miss Flickinger introduces a three section survey on foreign language entrance and exit requirements. Section I covers information about entrance needs and substitutions. Section II probes cultural interest. Section III asks how reading knowledge aids other majors.
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Foreign Language Test Survey Reveals Student Attitudes
A Barnard questionnaire examines semester choices, language preference, preparation time, testing format, exit requirements, and interest in foreign language as cultural asset. It asks about course types, substitutes for testing, and the role of language across majors and future study.
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