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35 As the deadline for the june '95 issue of the DAM approaches, we are sitting on the beach at Carriacou (one of the Grenadines) with little news to report. On this island in 1776 there were 47 English, Scottish, and French estates (cotton, sugar cane, and coffee) with fewer than 100 whites and more than 4,000 slaves. Today there are about 5,000 inhabitants on the island with one town of 600, more than 100 rum shops, and only one gasoline station.
We certainly have lived through some exciting historic times. Roosevelt was overwhelmingly elected in 1932 and promptly raised taxes and increased federal expenditures. During college some of us tried to discern the difference, if any, between the dictatorships created by Hitler, Stalin, and Mussolini. Then with the help of one of them the Allies defeated Italy, Germany, and Japan. Having done so we promptly assisted in the rebuilding process with outstanding success in Germany and Japan. Super bombs, followed by atomic power for peaceful use, were developed, and the space age began in earnest. The Soviet Union was broken up. China, with its vast population, has become a major power, and minor wars around the globe continue on a regular basis.
the first time in 40 years, plus an increase in the number of Republican governors to 30. Newt Gingrich's "Contract with America" is an appealing political statement, but it is doubtful that even a majority of the basic ideas will be adopted. However, hope springs eternal.
We recently received a fine group picture published in the Colorado College Alumni Magazine showing Hilda and Lowie Haas, their daughter Jody (CC class of' 81), Shirley and William Crowe, and Lou Benezet '36 (formerly president of CC).
This is my penultimate report. The past five years have been fascinating, but all good things must come to an end. My last report will be due the day after the Big 60th June 12-14, 1995. Instead of just reading about it in The Tear Bag, why not join the fun in person?
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