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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1935
Page
2
A Sophomore Class proposes abolition of the rat rules signaling broader campus sentiment. The piece argues the rat system is a failure, urges student input on future policy, cites the class of 389 as freed from enforcing rules, and invites next year’s students to shape Alma Mater policy.
In the Forum column two Readers express opposing views on a university question. The paper thanks both for their interest and the impact of the Collegian editorial campaign. The exchange reflects ongoing campus debate among University of Richmond students.
The letters express strong regard and sympathy for student coherence and intellect, noting they matter more than football and finances. Two alumni emphasize the value of unity and scholarship over athletic success or monetary concerns.
The piece argues that financial hardship bars many students from higher education. It cites jobs harming study, scholarship limits, and insufficient college endowment. It calls for increased state and national subsidies to prevent colleges from closing to future citizens.
Our Day critiques Dr Townsend's plan to retire all citizens over 60 with a two hundred dollar monthly pension funded by a sales tax. It argues the scheme would inflate prices, shrink purchasing power, and worsen inflation leading to national bankruptcy.
In The Richmond Collegian forum, editor Frances B. Gottliag warns that student radical groups such as the Student League for Industrial Democracy and the National Committee for Student Mobilization for Peace push propaganda under socialist guidance. She urges reading Upton, Stockton, and Anderson to understand military policy and urges peace not achieved by radical demonstrations.
An alumnus commends editorials on the Peace Movement, arguing plans faltered due to Hearst papers and American Legion propaganda. He cites a New York demonstration and urges courage among teachers and students to keep a nation out of war. He attacks narrow-mindedness and urges collective action by workers, students, and farmers.
The piece recaps holiday aftermath and campus chatter. Notable items include a black eye from an automobile accident involving Helen, Allport’s holiday return with Bill Philips, and the vacant vest club’s enlargements. Frankie Wright’s NY encounter with George Burks prompts a quip about his wife’s radio career.
A quoted message urges the government to refuse fighting and to plan peaceful demonstrations. The speaker claims close ties with local Peace organizations and offers to provide literature to assist, signed by Lestahr Bf. Tharph, a 1927 associate.
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