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The Sally Hemings Vol 1, No. 16

THE LITTLE RAILROAD THAT THOUGHT IT COULD

Yesterday we warned that the new Alumni Association was being formed for purposes of repression. This was borne out last night in a highly emotional shouting match between "them" and a large number of enlightened alums. As you will recall, a right-wing slate of officers had been picked for election before the Association was even formed. Dave Carr moved its election, but Benton Patterson, sensing dissent in the meeting, substituted a motion providing election only until September. This barely passed. A motion to restrict officers from making policy pronouncements failed 129 to 111, but three liberals were added to the board.

There is no doubt that the organizers intend to engage in anti-Shannon, anti-student activities. Proof: One woman was asked ahead of time to serve on the board. She agreed, adding that she was pro-Shannon. As a result, her name was quietly scratched from the proposed slate. We wonder if William McClung has any knowledge of this.

HERE IS THE INSIDE STORY OF WHY THE ASSOCIATION WAS FORMED HERE: In the wake of Mr. Shannon's statement, some wealthy Richmond athletic supporters threatened to cut off donations to the Student Aid Foundation, which finances football and basketball "scholarships." So a group of local wealthy athletic supporters decided to preserve professional sports at Virginia, at the same time getting even with Mr. Shannon and the students. By forming an Alumni Association, they hope to transfer Student Aid Foundation functions into the Alumni Association. In this way, a reaction against athletics would be a reaction against the University and not just the independent Aid Foundation. At the same time, these right-wingers would have a platform from which to carp and gouge against student dissent, President Shannon, black enrollment, etc., etc., etc.

Here is a list of hard-core organizers: Dave Carr, Manager of the BARRACKS ROAD SHOPPING CENTER; Robert Englander and Willis Williams of SOUTHWESTERN LIFE INSTURANCE COMPANY;Benton Patterson, insurance and investment banker and GHETTO LANDLORD; William P. Moore, saleman for AUCHINCLOSS, PARKER AND REDPATH; David J. Wood of the law firm WOOD, WOOD, AND WOOD; William McClung, Real Estate Salesman; and William Massie Smith of the law firm PAXSON, MARSHALL AND SMITH.

PRESIDENT SHANNON MET WITH STUDENT COUNCIL TUESDAY NIGHT:

The military on the grounds: These three demands not considered.

The Hester statement: Not considered.

The injunction: President Shannon: "I question whether it would be valuable for the University to attempt to have it removed.: Asked whether this was due to political reasons, he remained silent.

Dean Paulson: defended injunction as "lowest level of legal action" that could be taken. If removed might be unavailable if needed in near future.

Leigh Middleditch, University Special Counsel: Can't recommend withdrawal of impeachment of the senior class president.

Disarming Unicops: Captain Shannon, USNR: Unicops must be ready for anything. They are armed for your protection.

Danning CIA, FBI, State Police, National Guard, etc.: Mr. Shannon: We're going to keep the University open to the public. After all, "I didn't ban Kunstler and Rubin."

Black Recruitment: Some progress reported by Dean Ern. No goals. No quotas. Mr. Shannon: "We're talking about individuals."

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