Word: supported
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...satellite governments and is maintained chiefly by the presence of about twenty Soviet army divisions. The riots of June 17, 1953 revealed the regime's unpopularity, and while the material condition of the East Germans has improved since then, it is doubtful whether the government could survive without Russian support. In return, the German Democratic Republic has been the most consistent echoer of Moscow policy, especially with its vicious outbursts against revisionism...
...from the fact that it was chosen as the seat of central government on securing independence, it has received and is still receiving a large influx of refugees from India. As regards the Kashmir issue, Mr. Beecher, who would not have President Mohammed Ayub Khan "intransigent," himself appears to support the intransigence of those who have successfully resisted the various efforts made by the United Nations to hold a free and impartial plebiscite in order to ascertain the wishes of the Kashmiri people whether they would like to join Pakistan or India. The simple expedient of disposing of the problem...
...easy matter to obtain. Nothing, however, will bring the biddies back, and the substitutions thoughtfully provided by various House committees are not really worthy of the same loyalty, financial or otherwise. Nevertheless, these "extras" have become so much a part of the System that it seems unfair to support them with voluntary dues. More than unfair, it is gradually becoming difficult and embarassing...
...donors, it is time to reconsider the value of House dues. Since the functions which dues once financed have now become essential to the success of the System, and since the donors no longer attach any value to their contributions, the University would do well to provide its own support for the marginal, but increasingly valuable House activities. The expense would not be a staggering one, but the relief it would bring to House committees, House Masters and even House members would be more than commensurate. Dues are no longer symbols of belonging; they are only burdens, and dispensable ones...
However, Stefan D. Abrams '60, treasurer of the Council, opposed Lindquist's proposal. "Students give money only because they are the sole support of the Council. Their incentive to donate would be markedly cut down by any plan in which the Deans office would provide funds...