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Just what connection the burning of 20,000 of the world's greatest books "one year ago this Thursday" has to do with Hanfstaengl's class reunion I have not been able to deduce. To be brutally frank, however, the German language did not boast 20,000 great books "one year ago this Thursday...
...member of this party of darkness and high in their councils, is Ernst Franz Hanfstaengl '09. The National Student League, which looks upon him and his associates with horror and disgust, cannot therefore fail to protest against the publicity given to his disgraceful letter by the CRIMSON. To find the CRIMSON, the official organ of that university which of all is most firmly dedicated to civilization and enlightenment, publicly approving and encouraging the presence in Cambridge of such a man, cannot help but fill us with surprise. Is it not a travesty to speak of dealing fairly with, and according...
...however, have its effect upon Hanfstaengl, who is aware of the message of hate which his German cruiser "Karlsruhe" has received from the workers in all American ports in which she called, and which she will receive when she calls in Boston. To him we say, if you should come here, not all the police which your anonymous friends will provide for your necessary protection, will insulate you from the boiling hatred of the toiling masses of America for the murder of their German brethren. Yours very truly, NATIONAL STUDENT LEAGUE...
...note--The CRIMSON does not feel that the political activities or political creeds of Mr. Hanfstaengl enter into this question. As a member of the Class of 1909, he is perfectly justified in returning to any reunion of that class...
Dazed, Marshal Cutler put through a transatlantic call to Hanfstaengl's home in Munich. He talked for seven minutes, spent $80. Then, omitting to mention the call, he told newshawks that "Putzy'' had refused the invitation, letter to follow. Said Marshal Cutler: "I wish to make it clear that the appointment of aides at the alumni exercises is made by the chief marshal, who is elected by the directors of the Alumni Association, and not by the university authorities...