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Cglzczt Gommon Lgrbitratofg zlme "Ohl For an immediate world government!" When one enlightened intellectual of the DAVIS FORUM piped up with this challenging state- ment, blows met and the only person who could unlock the controversial viewpoints was Dr. lon Carter Covell, the Forum's outstanding adviser and moderator. This club had no officers, for every member at one time represented Davis in forums at twelve different Westchester high schools. The discussions were conducted similar to the Town Meeting of the Air by having ques- tions from the audience. Ben Balkind, a Forum member, represented Davis at the Westchester County Youth Forum, where he was chosen to go to Albany. Another highlight was seeing "State of the Union" and touring "Little Italy," the Bowery, and Chinatown. The Davis Forum prov- ed itself to be the most up and coming discussion group by enthusiastic student participation in Page forty-si.r international relationships and current prob- lems. "Happy anniversary to you," sang the partici- pants in the TWENTIETI-I ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEBATING SOCIETY. Chairman Sidney Knafel extended a welcome to Mr. Cullen and guests, Mr. Cullen congratulated the Society and paid special tribute to Mr. johnson and Mr. Thompson, who later addressed the group, for the remarkable work they had done for Davis students. Edward Landau then took photographs. Mr. Childs spoke on "The Mark of a Thinker", in which he emphasized the importance of pub- lic speaking and debating. The Twentieth Anni- versary closed with the entire group singing "Auld Lang Syne". DAVIS FORUM iTopl Row I: L. Klein, I. Segal, R. Schwartz, A. Stern, A. Kramer, I. Wolf, G. Balkind, Row 2: G. Fiering, B. Luther, A. Weinburger, G. Scoledes, L, Schwab, R. Maseroni, S. Frankel, P. Blumberg, M. lacobs, B. Balkind, Dr. Covell