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A second big problem is national affiliation. Strong alumni pressure has forced all but two of the Yale fraternities to maintain virtually worthless affiliation with the national chapters. Much of the needed cash is sent out in national dues--few fraternity members feel the money well-spent.
The association of British phillumenists (collectors of matchbox labels) reinstated one of its members who had been delinquent since July: former King Farouk of Egypt (who had a collection of 150,000 items before he left Egypt) finally got around to sending in his 125. 6d. back dues.
In addition club men are assessed a party fee--about $40 to $75 a year, depending on the club. Rates are somewhat cheaper in Prospect Club, a cooperative. Initiation fees run in the neighborhood of about $50, and some clubs have undergraduate dues of about $25 a term.
From its founding, the Council has met hitter opposition. In 1945. no less a pro-Zionist than Albert Einstein attacked its program as "a pitiable attempt to obtain favor and toleration from our enemies by betraying true Jewish ideals, and mimicking those who claim to stand for 100% Americanism." On...
Sullivan tried to organize the maids and janitors last fall, but only a small percentage were willing to desert the HUERA. Sullivan attributed this mainly to the HUERA's exceptionally low dues of 50 cents per month; the AFL charges $2 per month.