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Debate teams from thirty colleges will seek the championship of the 1957 Harvard Invitational Forensic Tournament here today.
The debates, which began yesterday afternoon, have been based on the topic "Resolved: That the U.S. should discontinue direct economic aid to foreign countries." Finals will take place at 6:45 p.m. tonight in the Harvard Union.
An impromptu speaking contest is included in tournament activities. Speakers are given five minutes to prepare speeches on an assigned topic of current interest.
The winning debate team will receive the John Quincy Adams Debate Trophy in award ceremonies at 8 p.m. tonight. Awards will also be presented to the best impromptu speaker, and to the two highest-scoring debaters and the second place debate team.
The final four debate rounds will be held in the Lamont Forum Room at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. this morning and at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. this afternoon. They will be followed by the impromptu semi-finals.
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