07 Dec 1956
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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1956
Page
1
The article describes a fundraising effort named Campus Drive aimed at aiding Hungary amid postwar political shifts. It notes the end of World War II hostilities and the start of a new cold war era led by the United States against totalitarian aggression. The piece references efforts to support democratic freedoms during a period of Soviet influence.
Student organizers announced at a Wednesday meeting that over $400 has been collected in the past week from campus organizations in checks and cash for the Hungarian Student Emergency Fund. The student body will be invited to contribute during assemblies convocations and basketball games.
The article recalls the Hungarian revolt against Soviet influence and the brutal suppression by Russia. It notes American indifference and campus protests, then details Yale’s YEAHS and Richmond’s Hungarian Student Emergency Fund forming to aid exiled Hungarians. It honors the brave few who chose exile and death over tyranny.
Case 1 charged for lying detrimental to student welfare and dismissed for lack of jurisdiction on November 29, 1956. Case 2 mentioned but not detailed.
The World University Service Drive exceeded its $1200 goal by more than $100. Nancy Day, WUS chairwoman, announced the total and outlined that one third supports the national WUS for aid to students and schools abroad, now directed to Hungary. The rest funds a foreign student for Westhampton next year and mentions Uma Kruphandi.
Bryant Berry from Richmond College nabbed a $100 prize after spotting a mystery student in the Student Center recreation room. The winner, who spent the week touring Westhampton campus, learns the mystery guest traced the prize to a Liggett & Myers certificate valid through late November to early December.
A Santa or his standin will visit the Keller Hall reception room next Friday at 7 30 PM. The University Christmas party will gift ten campus personalities then entertain with cocoa doughnuts and caroling. Co chairs are Maurice Briggs Dick Thomas and Grace Bloxsom urging broad attendance.
More than one thousand men will judge a Web Beauty contest at the University of Richmond. Ten Westhampton College seniors and juniors are nominated by female students, with seven seniors and three juniors in the running for final judging.
The 1957 Web staff warns that all contracts for space in next year’s yearbook expire December 15. Fraternities, societies, and organizations must finalize their agreements or forfeit space. Please make checks payable to the Web at once.
Dr. Oren H. Baker, Dean and Professor of Pastoral Theology at Colgate Rochester Divinity School, will speak during Religious Emphasis Week. The series profiles his life from Denison University to his NYC and Rochester ministries and national leadership in theological education.
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