Highlight from The New York Times February 6, 1922
"...It was stated that the council will likewise urge Congress to cut drastically the appropriations fo the army and navy and to take the manufacture of munitions out of private control. This latter, it was explained, would be 'in line with the recent report of the League of Nations condemning the private manufacture of munitions as a menace to peace' "
"It will be recalled that the movement had its birth in Europe two years ago, spread to ths country largely through the influence of women pacifists in Europe, and began to attraact attention here when demonstrations were arranged here for the Forth Of July."
Then the women, the men and the press started fighting over this:
"I affirm it is my intention never to aid in or sanction war, offensive or defensive, international or civil, in any way, whether by making or handling munitions, subscribing to war loans, using my labor for the purpose of setting others free for war service, helping by money or work any relief organization which suports or condones war."
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