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...that, if Harvard does not divest, it can at least be relied upon to use its influence as shareholder in a morally sensitive rather than in a cynical and irresponsible manner. Neil Koblitz '69 Assistant Professor of Mathematics
...recently remain angry about the bust and disillusioned with Harvard's stance toward the world, the nearby communities and its students. Yet they are also grateful for the education they received here, both in and out of the classroom. "It's like there are two Harvards," says Neal I. Koblitz '69, now an assistant professor of mathematics. Koblitz arrived at Harvard opposed to the war in a vague, apolitical sense. Midway through his senior year, he joined...
...wide-spread opposition to the war by that spring, there was less agreement as to how to voice it. Even a large number of SDS members and sympathizers initially opposed the University Hall takeover. But those who occupied the administration building believed all other channels had been exhausted. As Koblitz says, "While you were writing your Congressman, the Vietnamese were still getting napalmed. We had to do whatever we could to stop...
...Koblitz said he believes the letter will also be constructive in encouraging alumni to aid financially the International Defense and Aid Fund for Southern Africa, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Phillips Brooks House and other organizations of this nature...
...Koblitz said the letter will be sent to members of the Class of '69 with information on the reunion, a statement from those who oppose divestiture and possibly Bok's open statement on divestiture...