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...another season under popular Conductor Eugene Ormandy. Philadelphians rubbed their hands with satisfaction knowing that fair-haired Leopold Stokowski would definitely return for twelve weeks next season to conduct "our eloquent and unique orchestra." But this year's deficit was nearly $250,000. In an effort to avert a similar deficit next season, new Manager Alfred Reginald Allen announced that next season's subscriptions would be offered on an installment plan. 20% down, the rest payable in eight monthly installments. Whether or not Philadelphia's excellent opera series will be presented again by the Orchestra...
Whatever loss of efficiency France and Russia may suffer in timed of crisis by appealing to the League, it is worth the risk. Under the forthcoming treaty, the League is given the opportunity of trying to avert the war. If it fails, the military staffs are immediately free to plunge at each other's throat. Once again solicitous France has injected adrenalin into the bloodstream of the League with apparent success...
Furthermore, there is no conflict between his thesis and ours. Psychological in appeal, the strike aims to make students aware of the danger of inaction and to unite youth in determination to avert the next war. By a "dramatic" appeal, can the pressure of indifference and unseen military propaganda best be overcome...
According to Kramer "This strike--unlike that of last year--will not, we believe, be dominated by either radical or reactionary groups." He referred to it as an "obviously liberal action to avert...
...have already forfeited the confidence of a good many of you. I know I have, and it pains me very much to know it, but I will do it again for your sakes to avert a crisis which would increase your unemployment and reduce your wages...