Dickinsonian, December 17, 1948

Young People's Fellowship ended year by caroling and visiting shut-ins in the Carlisle area. Doll Show to feature faculty skit and "surprise" faculty member as Santa, as well as annual dance; dolls collected to go to prisoners' daughters in New York and to children at the Shiremanstown Methodist Home for Children. Editorial urges better sportsmanship at athletic events.

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Dickinsonian, December 10, 1948

Concerns over driving safety are expressed; students encouraged to be extra cautious during Christmas break. Honorary degree recipient Sir Vivian Gabriel donates historic documents, including 16th and 17th century indenture contracts, to college. The Hornbook literary magazine to only be published in the Spring, citing a lack of money and publishable material. Sophomore girls wins the Volleyball Tournament.

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Dickinsonian, December 3, 1948

Klaus Kartzke spoke at recent German Club meeting, describing his escape to the American Zone and the current climate of Berlin. Political science students to tour Washington, DC, including a visit to the Soviet Embassy at the request of Ambassador Panuskin. Concerns over academic performance of fraternities expressed at National Interfraternity Convention.

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Dickinsonian, November 19, 1948

Dean Amos Horlacher proposed to reduce the number of excuses for students attending the Intercollegiate Conference on Government from 25 to 5, causing massive student outcry. Little Three agree to "no raid" policy, acknowledging recent painting incidents. Editorial bemoans cultural programming on campus and encourages faculty to accept proposed changes to Social Rules. Student production "Natural State" continues despite challenges. Captain Oscar Cristi addresses Spanish students about education in Chile.

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Dickinsonian, November 5, 1948

Specialized research assistance introduced in the library. In its first official investigation, the Student Senate Disciplinary Committee names sixteen students as participants in vandalism at Franklin and Marshall, publicly reprimanding them. Dr. Elmer Herber of the Biology Department discusses his latest research into pregnancy tests. Baltimore Alumni Association host dinner and dance for students. Author and lecturer Frank Nipp spoke to the upper-class chapel about the danger of Communist expansion in China, tracing its development.

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Dickinsonian, October 8, 1948

Plans to expand college band initiated, including adding more twirlers to the color guard and expanding repertoire. Professor John Pflaum presents talk on current situation in Berlin, highlighting the likelihood of war. Spencer Baird named as "Father of the National Museum" by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Editorial discusses the flaws in sorority rushing rules and the Pan-Hellenic Council's responsibility to fix them.

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Dickinsonian, October 1, 1948

Little Three Intramural Sports Program temporarily dropped due to scheduling conflicts. John F. Bacon '38 named director of Ten Year Development Plan, designed to enhance campus through building projects. The Ever-Ready Chorus of Carlisle performance for Young People's Fellowship attended by 150 students. Hervey Allen to visit Carlisle during Pennsylvania Week, celebrating Pennsylvania's heritage. Charles Crawford '48 receives Volker Foundation Scholarship from Wayne University in recognition for outstanding leadership, beating out applicants from across the country.

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Dickinsonian, June 5, 1948

The Class of 1948, the largest class in college history with 200 students, graduates. Four new faculty members, three professors of English and one professor of philosophy and religion, are hired for the fall semester. No Microcosm yearbook is published this year due to lack of funds. Phi Beta Kappa inducts 12 seniors. A retrospective of the events of the year appears, as does a tribute to prominent graduating senior students.

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Dickinsonian, May 14, 1948

The Student Senate elects new officers for the coming academic year. Thurgood Marshall speaks to the Carlisle Intercultural Council. Nine students are tapped for the Phi Delta Epsilon journalistic fraternity. Commentary by President Edel appears in the New York Daily News. An exhibition of student artwork opens in Bosler Hall.

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Dickinsonian, May 7, 1948

Student Senate stops delegation on the election of officers until the following academic year, focusing instead on the budget and changes to the freshman rules. Religious leader and author Henry Emerson Fosdick is announced as the commencement speaker. The first all-student art exhibit is set to open. Skull and Key taps nine men for the 1948-1949 school year. The thief who ransacked the women's dormitory in East College was captured in Maryland.

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Dickinsonian, April 30, 1948

Kappa Sigma hosts delegates from seven schools for the fraternity's Pennsylvania convention. The Little Theater's production of Macbeth opens to good reviews. The Intercollegiate Conference on Government hosts a mock presidential election. Phi Delta Theta takes fist place in the 175 anniversary float contest. SAE submits a plan to the Student Senate on the seating of Senate members and election of officers. An editorial on the state of freshman rules appears. Basketball player John Hopper receives two offers from professional teams in the Basketball Association of America.

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Dickinsonian, April 24, 1948

The college's 175 anniversary celebration begins. Attorney General of the United States, Tom Clark, gives an address stressing the importance of both a strong education system and military for creating lasting peace. President William Edel addresses alumni, expressing a commitment to making Dickinson the "best small college possible" by expanding facilities and asking for $750,000 in donations to make this possible. Dickinson confers 10 honorary degrees to prominent guests. Sixteen floats from college organizations participate in a historical parade.

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Dickinsonian, April 9, 1948

The motion for the popular election of officers of the Student Senate was defeated by a vote of 9-4. The date for the Little Theater's spring production of Macbeth is set. The Choral Club completes a three-day tour of churches and schools in neighboring Altoona. Three Dickinson basketball players are selected for the Little Three all-star team. 300 students and townspeople attend a jazz concert in Bosler Hall, featuring groups from Dickinson and the surrounding area. A stoplight is installed at the corner of West and High Streets.

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Dickinsonian, March 19, 1948

An overview of Student Senate's report on popular elections appears, calling for a petition system to nominate candidates and outlining the duties of a popularly elected president. The local journalistic fraternity, Alpha Sigma Gamma, receives a charter from the national Pi Delta Epsilon. The Interfraternity Council discusses changes to rush rules, including the possibility of delaying rush until the second semester. Dr. William Lonsdale Tayler sends another report from Cuba. A new scholarship for freshmen is announced. Noted director John Reich will present a lecture on popular drama.

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Dickinsonian, March 12, 1948

The first annual Inter-fraternity weekend begins. A proposal for a student disciplinary committee is introduced to the Student Senate. Painter Grant Reynard visits Dickinson to give a lecture and a small demonstration of his work. The basketball team participates in the Middle Atlantic championship playoffs for the first time ever. Dr. William Lonsdale Tayler writes in from Cuba, describing Havana and his participation in the Academia Interamericana de Derecho Caparado E Internacional. Student Senate holds a third and final closed meeting on the popular election of senators.

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Dickinsonian, March 5, 1948

Three more speakers, including the Attorney General of the United States Thomas C. Clark, are announced for the college's 175th anniversary celebration. Dr. John H. Powell delivers a lecture on John Dickinson and the American Revolution as part of the Spahr lecture series. Plans for a small parade of floats depicting the history of the college and Carlisle are also laid out for the celebration. The Campus Chest Drive reports $2193 raised, 73% of their goal for the year.

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Dickinsonian, February 27, 1948

Eighty students are to be honored at the annual "A" banquet, given each year to recognize those students receiving an overall A average during either semester in the year preceding the banquet. A new president and executive board of the Student Athletic Association is elected. Music critic and composer Dr. Sigmund Spaeth will present a lecture. Three speakers for the college's 175th anniversary celebration are announced. The Student Senate fund investigation ends and the budget for the 1948-1949 school year is announced.

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Dickinsonian, February 20, 1948

A second meeting of members of the "Little Three" was held, at which several plans for inter-college cooperation were laid, including the immediate creation of a Little Three basketball team and the sharing of news items between the colleges' respective newspapers each week. The queen and court of the mid-winter ball are elected. The first ever inter-fraternity weekend is scheduled. Construction begins on South College, which is set to open around Easter vacation. Student Senate holds its first open meeting on the institution of popular elections for senators.

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Dickinsonian, February 13, 1948

Plans for the celebration of the college's 175th anniversary are announced. A committee of 50 students will help the administration to draw up the plans for this celebration. The Campus Chest drive reports having received 16% of their goal in donations at the close of its first week. A Chambersburg radio station begins announcing Dickinson news and taking student requests for musical programming. The Interfraternity Council nominates ten Dickinson men as "Great Greeks." Changes to provide better representation in Student Senate are planned.

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