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Cut Lambeth Field

In detail, the proposal calls for
the widening of Gordon and
Grady avenues, making each one-way,
and making a four lane
artery connecting Preston Avenue
at Grady to U.S. 29, where
a cloverleaf would be built. The
artery would also cut through
Lambeth Field.

Mr. Horn's motion to defer action
came after the residents of
the area protested that the plans
were not public knowledge and
had been kept quiet.

Edward M. Ford, representing
ATO at the meeting, told The
Cavalier Daily that "the Commission
claims it had the University's
consent. The consent
however, should have come from
the students, whom it concerns
more directly.

"For a question that is so important
to so many students, it

seems strange that we just
stumbled upon it." he continued.
"The decision seems to have been
made without the knowledge of
the people affected."

"Is there a public plan and a
secret plan, or is there a policy
that everything that affects the
public be part of the public record?"
asked Mr. Senshach. He
recommended at the meeting that
no action he taken "until every
record is made available to the
public."

The plan, if passed, would not
take effect for at least three
years. Mr. Brown said yesterday.
"The city has no commitment
yet, so nothing will be done until
funds are available."

Mr. Brown added that the future
plans called for relocation
of other streets, and the extension
of the Grady-Gordon expressway
out to the 250 bypass
north of the area.

At last report, the fraternity
representatives said they would
fight this action through the University
and the city. Mr. Hilbert
added that "this plan, if it is
finalized, would ruin the entire
area. We just cannot permit it."

Map Shows Proposed Rerouting, Extension Of Grady, Gordon Avenues

Shaded Buildings Are Fraternity Houses Possibly Affected by Plan