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March 10, 1943
On March 10, 1943, two objectors to the military draft, detained at Danbury Prison, were reported to be recovering after a hunger strike that had necessitated tube-feeding. This incident highlights the contentious atmosphere surrounding the draft during World War II, as various individuals resisted conscription on moral or ideological grounds. Meanwhile, in the Bronx, a housewife was convicted of running an illegal poker game, reflecting the ongoing enforcement of prohibition-era laws that still lingered despite the repeal of Prohibition itself. Additionally, the administrative landscape shifted with Schley's appointment as Controller at Columbia University, marking a development in academic governance. These events unfolded against the backdrop of World War II, where the U.S. was deeply involved in global conflict, impacting societal norms and individual liberties significantly.
Key developments
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In March 1943, two conscientious objectors at Danbury Prison were forcibly fed after a hunger strike protesting their assignment to a labor camp. The hunger strike highlighted the moral dilemmas of objectors during World War II. It drew attention to the treatment of individuals opposed to military service on ethical grounds.
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WOMAN GUILTY OF GAMING; Bronx Housewife Convicted of Running a Poker Game
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SCHLEY IN NEW OFFICE; Aide to Butler at Columbia Is Named Controller
