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Campt BY DUNCAN MANSFIELD of The Gamecock staff The growth of USC's campus in the past 10 years has significantly increased the range of the main campus boundaries. But it is speculative that this trend will continue in the future. "The era of large expansion is over," said Harold Brunton, vice president of operations. Brunton expects the University Board of Trustees to begin following a policy of "contraction." This will be a "concentration on the restoration of our present facilities, and no new construction other than the University auditorium," he said. Brunton stressed that a specific plan of development has not been developed and awaits a September 1 meeting of the Board of Trustees for a decision. The Board judges the needs of the University in an over-all fashion every five to 10 years. Their projected goals for 1975 have largely been met. The Board's plan for the future could con ceivably alter the present campus boundaries in accord with their proposal. Frequently the Board's plan of expansion will encompass property which is not owned by the University. As a state financed institution, USC is able to acquire land owned by the state. Such property is now being looked at in the West campus area by the University, as a possible site for a peripheral parking lot. But it is rare to find available state land close enough to USC boundaries to make incorporation feasible. Most acquisitions come from private owners either through donation or sale. Donated land is uncommon and the University does not buy land directly from the public. The Carolina Research and Development Foundation (R and Homecomin Carolina's 'Wo BY JOHN of The Gai "The Wonderful World of Caro Homecoming Week, Oct. 6 thru I Larry Johnson, chairman of ti Homecoming '75 will probably be Popular cartoon characters wil Homecoming '75. The characters activities during the week, John Homecoming '75 wIll Incorpor travaganza featuring skits, a y fireworks display. One of this yea surprise events and attractions. Homecoming week begins Oct. night spots will have "Homecomi Johnson said. Oct. 7 wIll be "Student Night,' town street for a pep rally and othe Oct 8 will be "Surprise Night." Oct. 9 on the Russell House pati The Cockfest will be held on Oc the Homecoming parade In the m one of the P.E. fields, Johnson si Cavaliers in the Homecoming ga Columbia Busi.el 3137 Forest Dr. ~Tl Calculator SR-i11 SCM Electric Type Special Rates on A Special Rates Only Is Grow Long Ran D) was chartered in 1965 as a non profit organization which would buy and sell property in the in terest of the University according to Brunton. Its goal was to pur chase land with a long-range view following the projections of USC's Board of Trustees. This allows R and D to buy property when the owner is ready to sell and gives ample time to negotiate a deal far ahead of construction mandates. David W. Robinson, president of R and D said, "We presently own scattered property within the University boundaries (primarily in the East and South campus areas) and some outside those boundaries which is used as trade to get more land close to the campus." R and D sells their real estate to USC at acquisition cost. The organization is funded by long term loans from banks and in surance companies, the Educational Foundation, the Athletic Dept. and the Campus Shop. R and D also takes out mortgages on individual proper ties. Brunton, who is secretary - treasurer of R and D, besides holding his University position, attributes R and D with buying 90 per cent of the land in the South Campus area (Bates Dorm and the suggested site of the new fraternity dorms). R and D also owns land which no one knows quite what to do with. This is the property in the block of Gibbes Court, below Capstone. The University was going to use the land for a new dormitory, but has decided against it. Now it is a question of selling the real estate. Will R and D sell it or hold it hoping USC will use it in the future? "It's still up in the air right now," said Douglas Fitzgerald, assistant vice president of auxiliary 'services. This is another matter the Board of To Celebrate nderful World' 'SHARKEY necock staff lina" will be the theme for USC's 1. te Homecoming Committee, said the largest Homecoming ever held. I be incorporated in the theme for will be used to represent different on said. ate Cockfest, an entertainment ex ep rally, a concert and a large r's Homecoming attractions will be 6 with "Spirit Night." Some local ing Specials" and other activities, featuring the closing of one down er activities. A cartoon festival will be held on o. t. 10. Oct. Ii activities will include orning followed by a free concert on aid. Carolina will play the Virginia .me at 7:30 p.m. is Eqguipment, In. Phone 787-4264 $39.95 writer p139.95 || Typewriter Repairs With U.S C. In Crda ge Expansion I Trustees will confront in the fall. Property acquisition is never as easy as playing Monopoly, par ticularly if you are a University with an inner-city campus like USC. Although the University has acquired large land areas from the state and from R and D, there have been times when these areas could not be entirely incorporated in the campus boundaries because private landowners decided to hold out for a better offer. When this happens the University has the property appraised. Usually the land owner will accept this figure. One case took as many as four separate appraisals before a satisfactory price was reached. The reasons for the land owner's decision to sell his property at the price the University offered are Bfltk WI)l\(\'l)I I()ut il ,nds As Restore dubious. Was he content with the settlement or did he fear a court battle? USC, like other state affiliated institutions, has the power of eminent domain. This gives the University the right to condemn private property in the interest of public use. Actions of this kind can only be settled in court. "Some people give their property an in flated value. When we can't agree on a price, the power to condemn is used as a final resort," Fitzgerald said. Although Fitzgerald maintains the University tries to avoid using the eminent domain clause, because "it certainly doesn't help community relations," USC has not hesitated to condemn property when it is an obstacle to further 1[114t-1 TNtCII %Y The Brittoi Card. You'll v your very own. plugs you in to so portant privileges: imn purchasing power duri money saving sales e diate access to Colu contemporary and corn collection for men and positive identification of enduring taste and di Inquire about one tod tons' Charge Card. A st Certainly. One that wo )RS seninn of the new BrtsRichan ition Begins expansion. Land was acquired by this means in the early 60's for the South Tower dorm. Five years of court battle yielded a site for the Roost. The widening of Pickens Street was made possible through a condemnation action. Property was secured for the new Educational Television center in this fashion. Fitzgerald said that presently, "the lawyers are still fighting it out" over the property at 1611 and 1615 College St. This is the only land on the block not owned by the University. Most sources have indicated that further expansion of boundaries will be minimal in the near future. But at this time, this is only reasonable conjecture. Ultimately the Board of Trustees will decide the concrete plan of development. is' Charge vant one of Possession me very im iediate extra rg Brittons' /ents, imme mbia's most plete fashion women and is a shopper scrimi nation. ay. The Brit atus symbol? rks. For you. id Mall