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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1952
Page
2
University of Richmond Publications lists editors and staff across multiple departments. billing shows single copies at 10 cents, subscriptions yearly at 2 dollars, two years at 350, with checks made to The Richmond Chieflan, University of San Virginia, and an old post office registration from November 8 1915.
A letter to the editor argues against picketing the University Student Shop over prices. It defends Ralph P. Mayo as a businessman who invested $28,000 in the shop, notes price alignment with downtown stores, highlights Mayo’s services, and cautions that a university owned shop would require different funding and a loss of private enterprise.
A letter to the editor from a Westhampton College critic denounces the campus telephone system as outdated and poorly managed. The writer questions Dean Josephine Tucker and the administration over Morals policing and funding, citing repeated busy signals and long call times to North Court.
A column lauds Westhampton women for establishing an effective student government and solving campus problems. It contrasts their action with male students’ inaction, cites no-boycott efficiency, and notes a faculty-student meeting about noon dismissals while praising female leadership as a potent, independent force.
The Air Force announces a lowered eligibility age from 20 to 19 to boost applications for the Aviation Cadet program. The notice was sent to the University of Richmond placement director to emphasize the program's benefits and recruit more seniors.
Members of several fraternities celebrate pledges weddings and dances during Thanksgiving break. Notable events include Phi Alphas visiting Westhampton, PiKAs Bob Beasley engaged to Betty Hurt, and Kappa Sigma hosting Founders Day at the Raleigh Hotel. The piece notes social gatherings, friendships, and romance among fraternity members.
Just Dictum Dean William T. Muse is appointed Chair of the AA Bar Admissions Committee for 1953. The start follows the Chicago annual meeting December 28 to 50. Muse served on the committee in 1952 and will attend as usual. Also elected George Anderson to the Student Bar Council from the first circuit to fill Charlie Apperson’s unexpired term. The Council approved the Student Bar Dance set for December 11 at the Officers Club of Va with semi formal attire and a nine to twelve thirty band. A resolution makes students responsible for any damage to recreation room equipment, enforced by the Grievance Committee chaired by Ernie Consolva, Diz O’Bryan, and Ray Sheppard. Best wishes to students taking the Bar Exam next week.
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