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Among the interesting things that crossed this desk this month is a college news bulletin by the name of "Printout." Along with other news, it reports some interesting actions by the Trustees of the College, to wit: approved going ahead with the Berry Sports Center (replacing the Davis Hocky Rink); approved offering a doctoral degree program in computer science; approved a bond issue to provide for four million dollars for power plant boilers and 13 million—yes, million—dollars for student scholarship loans. Dartmouth's record on loan repayment has been excellent.

"Printout" also reports that the 1985-86 budget for the total institution will be $151 million. Tuition will account for 43 percent of all the revenues. Information like that really underscores the continuing need for alumni support.

Bill Duncan is the man organizing mini-reunions. His very informative memo on this fall's mini (nice work, Bill) flew in here just in time to remind me to sign up. While in Cleveland, Bill broke bread with Dick Goulder, passing on the news that the fall mini is drawing a bigger crowd (of '40s) than usual.

The letter-from-farthest-away prize for this month goes to Tom George for his nice note from Ellegard, Norway. Tom says: "I am sorry that I could not attend [the 45th reunion]. We're having the coldest and wettest summer ever here, and apparently it's beautiful back home. We go to England in September. . . . What is more interesting is a trip to China in October, where I will give some talks to Chinese artists in Beijing. We'll visit a famous Buddhist mountain, Huangshan, recently opened up in Anwhei province. I'll try to do some painting there as I did in '74 and '76. Hope the fog and rain will not follow us there! I'm happy to know that the print [of Mount Washington, given to attendees at the 45th] was well received."

Also a traveler is Bill Shelton, whose letter has been sent on by Stet Whitcher (thank you, Stet). Bill reports: "We spent January in Palm Beach, all of March and over half of April in Australia, Hawaii, Hong Kong, etc. Then, three long weekends seeing children and grandchildren."

Scotty Treeman chimes in, via Stet, to report that "we have sold the sailboat and picked up a small country place in lowa to occupy a bit of the summer each year." Scotty reminds all that his permanent address continues to be 11350 S.W. 60 Avenue, Miami, FL 33156. Write to him at that address, and the USPS will forward as requested.

Mrs. Herbert Landsman (widow of Herbert S. Landsman) has announced the marriage of their daughter Julie to Michael Salinger. The wedding took place in Cincinnati in July and was reported in TheNew York Times. The news was clipped and forwarded by Bud Hewitt. Thanks, Bud, but next time include some news of yourself.

Jack Reitzell dropped us a line from his home in Baton Rouge, La. He is retired and is enjoying the opportunity to put more time into "a few neglected hobbies and pastimes." Good to hear from you, Jack.

Vox Clamantis department: In the Summer issue of this publication (you must still have it around somewhere) among the letters to the editor you'll find a letter from Jack Cowan and another from FredFuld. I've noticed that this section of the magazine has become quite a forum. It certainly makes for interesting reading.

Returning briefly to the "Printout," let me pass on the news that snow-making equipment is being ordered for the Skiway. How about that? After all these years we may gain a little bit of independence from Hanover's crazy weather pattern.

See you all next month.

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