Fascism and Red Cross Debate at Barnard and Vienna
Letters to the editor urge scrutiny of Red Cross funds amid Spivak’s article alleging misuse and Nazi-era Vienna links. Another piece warns that fascism curtails free speech, urging Barnard and Columbia students to oppose fascist propaganda and support investigations by Spectator and the Social Problems Club.
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Bulletin
Kreis
Jobst Spivak
American Mercury
Artice
Red Cross
Spivak
Morgan
Vienna
Kress
Evelyn Lichtenberg
Germany
Austria
Barnard
Columbia
The
Spectator
Social Problems Club
Point Counterpoint in the Barnard Bulletin
A reader complains about the forum column in last Friday’s issue. She notes unsigned submissions and cites a satirical caption Original Thought while criticizing how Amy Schaeffer’s letter was treated.
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Barnard Bulletin
Amy Schaeffer
Miriam Roher
Miss Schaeffer
Miss ‘Schaeffer
Freedom of Speech on Columbia Campus Debate
Letter argues that freedom of speech must be universal and criticizes NSLs privileges. Cites Reed Harris expelled for opinions and Donald Henderson dropped from staff for radical activity at Columbia. Foresees fascism as a danger and urges protest rights to challenge it. Continued on page 6.
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Casa Fascists
National Student League
NSL
Columbia
Reed Harris
University
Donald‘ Henderson
James Wechsler
Spectator
London Fellow Reflects on Diverse peers and Academic Life
A Barnard Student Fellow describes first weeks in London living at College Hall, a mixed hostel for women in the University of London. She notes diverse international residents, seminars at the Institute of Historical Research, lectures like Russia Today and the U.S. in the World Crisis, and her focus on English parliamentary history. She praises London’s charm and thanks Barnard peers for support.
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London
Barnard
College’ Hall
University” of London
Belgium
Holland
Germany
Switzerland
Spain
Latvia
Egypt
India
China
Europe
Asia
United States
Slade School of Fine Arts
King’s College
M.A. Thomson
House of Commons
Newton
British Museum
Russia
Nevins
Columbia
Bedford ‘College
W. Sackville-Weest
Peace and diplomacy alternatives urged by Dr Shotwell at assembly
Dr Shotwell outlined strategies for avoiding war including diplomacy as first defense and compulsory arbitration. He highlighted the League of Nations and the International Labor Office as paths to raise labor standards and reduce economic tensions. He urged United States neutrality and coordinated actions to prevent crises and enforce peace.
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Dr. Shotwell
United States
Cleveland
Shotwell
League of Nations
International Labor Office
Europe
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Barnard . Bulletin
Madant
Gena Tenney
Balkans
Walter Damrosch
Musical Art Quartet
Mooneidvitch
Heifeitz
Student Concert Bureau
Riverside Tea Room
West 113Th Street
Broadway
Amsterdam Avenue
Eastman School
Board of Regents
Eastman
Smarite
Bulletin of Information
C. C. Gaines
M.A
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