Word: hysterias
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...Student Union said that the instructors were trying to "whip up a blind war hysteria in the line followed by the professors in 1916-17." Most particularly was the denunciation aimed at Cram...
...Europe's age-old quarrels and blood-baths. To insure that our country remains at peace we must create opportunities for peaceful pursuits. It is essential that youth make itself heard in demanding greater educational facilities, better opportunities for jobs, and increased social legislation. To guard against war hysteria swamping our country's resolve to remain at peace, we must raise our voices in defense of civil liberties, of the Bill of Rights, wherever and however they may be infringed; we must particularly emphasize that the bargaining rights of labor be not curtailed as is proposed, for instance...
...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...
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...