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To the Editor of the Crimson:

It is the opinion of many of my friends that your editorial and account of the reception of Jane Anderson reflects discredit on Harvard undergraduates. I think you should point out that the great majority of Harvard students there were courteous in spite of political faith, and that as well as catcalls, there was plenty of applause. The unruly elements were a small number of Communists who came, not to listen to the lecture, but to cause a disturbance. And most of these Communists are Student Union members and leaders.

I do not think that it should be held up against the "Young Conservatives" that they do not organize heckler squads to break up Student Union meetings. I remember when Ralph Bates spoke for the Loyalists in Spain, many conservatives were present; but not only did they refrain from hissing, they even did not ask questions that would harass the speakers. They conducted themselves under the ideal that one should attend a lecture to listen, and not to prevent others from enjoying it. . . .

No doubt the editorial was a slight oversight, as it was inconsistent with previous high standards. Sincerely,   Malcolm Jenna '40