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Dates: during 1940-1949
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However, the fact the statement did cover colleges, as well as secondary schools, was made clear yesterday by a spokesman for the NEA office in Washington. The spokesman said the policy would apply to all educational institutions...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Conant, Eisenhower, 18 Educators Urge Ban on Communist Teachers | 6/9/1949 | See Source »

...Boston we can see that a successful, working system has been set up: there have been about 2500 Purchase Cards sold in Boston: the nucleus of stores participating has grown from 26 to 42 since March. In short, the main goal of the NSA Purchase Card Committee has been well fulfilled: we have bridged the gap between an idea on paper and an actual system in operation. The job, of course, is not perfect in every aspect, but it provides a firm foundation on which next year's committees can build a bigger and better system, and of course increase...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Rebttal on NSA | 6/9/1949 | See Source »

That is true of most of the other stories, as well. First, the writing in itself is not funny and too often the plot, which could be secondary in a good bit of humorous writing, isn't worthy of telling. And, second, there is little pleasure to be found in the mere style of the various contributors. The writer of this issue's editorial and a past contributor to the "At the Pleasure" series, is an exception to this latter, however...

Author: By George A. Leiper, | Title: On the Shelf | 6/7/1949 | See Source »

...reader's lack of interest in the story. Though its ending is momentarily stunning, the author attempted to make it appear brilliant by writing the preceding paragraphs with pen dipped in dishwater. There may be some question as to whether or not it belongs in a "humorous" magazine, as well...

Author: By George A. Leiper, | Title: On the Shelf | 6/7/1949 | See Source »

First. "A Touch of the Times" was financed on less that $2000, with a final cost per foot so low that Hollywood could well stand to take a lesson. And secondly, as an undergraduate organization, Ivy is doing much to increase respect nationally for student ability and professionalism. So far, Ivy's company at Harvard has been probably the most successful of college movie clubs...

Author: By Gene R. Kearney, | Title: Plans for Second Flicker Shape Up As Ivy Films Ends Successful Year | 6/7/1949 | See Source »

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