University of Virginia Library

Vexing Problem Continues To Linger

The thought of Christmas
vacation usually tends to
overshadow, the pre-exam
gloom, and – even if for a
moment – vexing problems are
forgotten. There is one
particularly maddening trick
which will have somewhat
disastrous effects on the
University if it is ignored. At three
p.m. this Thursday, 21st
December, the City Planning
Department will hold another
session to determine whether
or not University Avenue and
West Main Street should be
widened to four lanes.

You all are now aware of
the possible damaging effects
this project will have on the
atmosphere of the Corner, not
to mention the increased
danger to pedestrians,
bicyclists, dogs and squirrels.
At New City Hall, on
Thursday, you will have the
chance to get into the thick of
it, and counteract Mr.
Malenga's 'Facts and Figures
on Traffic Flow' with the
human and environmental
aspects of the situation.

There is a great possibility
of the project being rejected if
enough students, residents,
merchants, and professors put
on a show of force at this
public meeting. This is a real
opportunity to help save a vital
part of the University, and
Corner: –you can state your
piece on Thursday!

(New City Hall is located
opposite the C & O Railroad
station.)