Word: overing
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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In the presidential controversy, Queens Democrats were attempting to gain some measure of control over the borough college, which they felt had to be responsible to the "desires of the taxpayers."
The storm blew over for the time being. In October, however, it sprang up again. Henry E. Schultz, a Queens member of the Board of Higher Education, proposed an amendment to the Board's by-laws that would bar "subversive" groups from all city college campuses.
Consequently, while Williams raked over his opponent's administration and policies on all fronts, he was especially critical when the issues concerned his labor following.
The university administration tried to smooth things over with the U.A.W., but without success. President Ruthven stated that the program would be the same as before, but Reuther declared the whole plan to be "completely unacceptable."
Both parties argued over the workers' service for three months more. Late in January, 1949, after some agreement had been reached. Ruthven announced the new list of teachers. The union protested that it had not been consulted: Ruthven said he reserved the right to pick instructors.