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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1961
Page
2
The piece weighs a Thanksgiving break for college students, arguing a brief pause between September and Christmas aids synthesis and rest. It notes psychology supports rest before exhaustion, cites other colleges reinstating breaks, and calls the university to reconsider an unsuccessful experiment without admitting error.
A humorous December 1961 exchange from T G Williams Law School at the University of Richmond features a mock letter from a law student to Kris Kringle. The letter jokes about a trespass defense for Santa and lists whimsical prison of gifts and requests, ending with warm holiday regards.
A University reader petitions for a Thanksgiving break or early November recess to lift student spirits and address the lack of home time. The writer urges admin action and a collaborative solution, arguing one day is not a vacation and proposing class adjustments around Thanksgiving.
A playful Christmas tale describes wise men from a university journeying to Jerusalem to seek a bright star. Herod consults priests, and researchers observe from a stable using microscopes and telescopes while a crying baby disrupts their measurements.
The King's Men present a stage production directed by Harry Malviken with players delivering professional performances throughout.
Don Dale praises the University Players for a standout performance of All The King s Men. Frank Powers leads as the governor with depth while Judy Carpenter and Bill Smith deliver strong supporting turns. The cast includes Roger Grant Ted Boalt Tom Fletcher Polly MacDowell Rose Marie Paridis and others as the ensemble shines under director Harry Mahnken.
Henrico County and the City of Richmond face a Tuesday vote on a merger proposal amid fierce debate over merger versus annexation. The piece argues annexation risks revenue loss and uneven services, while merger promises shared governance and tax changes, with legal threats looming if the vote fails.
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