Word: hysteria
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...real dauger lies elsewhere, that from the professional agitators; so far we have only abotted them. For the "isms" are symptomatic of fear and unrest, and we have given them the very atmosphere of persecution and hysteria on which they thrive, driving them underground where they will be hardest to destroy. The essence of democracy is clear thinking and tolerance. We take ourselves too seriously. A country with a sense of humour need fear no Revolution. Hugh Barbour...
...Harvard Student Union opposes all attempts to break off diplomatic relations with the U.S.S.R. The Harvard Student Union condemns the press campaign to whip up war hysteria...
...gain Harvard support for the Russian position. After elaborating Russia's reasons for her attack on Finland, the proclamation adds a brief suggestion that Harvard should disregard the "American imperialists" who are "taking the lead in Chamberlain's anti-Soviet schemes." America must not accept the "pro-war hysteria" which aims to turn her against Russia...
Such a manifesto as that of the YCL does little to foster this cool-headedness. Their furtive methods of distribution, and their obvious attempts at whitewashing a murderous attack on civilians can only serve to arouse the very anti-Soviet hysteria they deplore. The latest YCL statement emphasizes the fact that their views are not taken to further the best interests of the U.S., but to champion the cause of Russia. While there is no legitimate reason for suppressing such views, there is no denying that, emotionally, they invite suppression, and for this reason make less healthy the political climate...
Iowa's football hysteria last week made all other sections of the country look like Quaker meetings. At Iowa City, auto horns tooted all night. Citizens toted players around on their backs, danced in the streets, shouted "Anderson for Governor." Reason: the University of Iowa, in its first year under Coach Eddie Anderson (onetime Notre Damer) and with practically the same team that won only one game last year, had just won its sixth game in seven starts this season...