THE WEEK The "Greet," "Seafarer" and "Sessa" THE DEATH of President Roosevelt's mother and the mourning of the President and of the country (and of many in foreign countries, too, including,...
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What Switzerland Teaches * The lessons of Swiss federalism and regionalism for man's freedom. By Denis de Rougemont and Charlotte Muret SWITZERLAND is the oldest democracy in the world, and it...
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Polish Exiles in Palestine Palestine harbors unique colony of emigres. By Bernard G. Richards AS IF LOATH to part with his former glory, old General Stanislav Kopanski, Polish military leader now...
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"Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam" Winner of first place in the Fordham Centennial ode contest. By Sister M. Dolorita, S.S.N.D. Part I I All praise to Him Who gives all power to praise- To Him Who...
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Views & Reviews BY MICHAEL WILLIAMS I AM VERY grateful to the publishers of the latest version of one of the greatest books in the world, Harper & Brothers, for sending me a copy of the "Imitation...
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Communications CONVERSATIONS IN MOSCOW TO the Editors: I read with great astonishment Miss Carroll's letter in The Commonweal of August 15. The learned lady should have been aware that the second...
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The Stage Village Green THE THEATER SEASON of 1941-42 has opened and, mirabilis mirabile, with a play which may very well prove a success. The opening plays of the year are usually pretty weak...
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THE SCREEN Woemance for Women BUYERS' guides say that women do most of the purchasing, so Hollywood taking this dictum seriously appeals this week to the controllers of the purse strings. Men,...
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Books of the Week Chinatown & Japan Shake Hands with the Dragon. Carl Glick. Whittlesey. $2.75. EVERYONE of even a nodding acquaintance with New York's Chinatown will have reason to thank Carl...
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In the Groove IN LOOKING back over these columns, I have wondered whether readers might be struck by a prevailing note of approval, even of sustained praise, of the stacks of discs which have slid...
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The Inner Forum Fordham's Hundredth Anniversary SISTER M. DOLORITA'S ode in this issue calls attention to the climax of the ceremonies commemorating the hundredth anniversary of Fordham...
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