Kent State Gains 88.1 FM Nonprofit Radio Permit
The Federal Communications Commission approves a 10 watt educational FM station at Kent State, WKSU FM 88.1, slated to operate by spring term end. Clarke notes equipment shortages may delay launch but campus studios plus new transmitter and 50 foot antenna will enable community broadcasts.
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Federal Communications Commission
Theniversity
Walton D. Calrke
Radio Workshop
Clarke
Wksu-Fm
Kent State
University
Ohio
Miami
Kent Hall
Budgets Approved by Allocations Committee in Tentative Vote
Allocations committee adjourned after a two hour session approving 11 student organization budgets, one rejected, and one cut by 230 dollars. Forensics faced a transfer dispute to University theatre and the Radio workshop budget faced expense scrutiny. Major approval went to varsity athletics at 8990 dollars of 31 000 with other groups listed. The committee will reconvene next Wednesday to finish remaining budgets and allocate surpluses.
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Forensics
University Theatre
School of Speech
Penny Carnival Scholarship Rules Proposed at Kent State
Blue Key and Cardinal Key honor fraternities sponsor a Penny carnival scholarship for high school students. Eligibility includes a B average, at least two activities, financial need, and renewal at a 2.5 yearly GPA. Funds come from carnival proceeds. aim to expand scholarships. meeting set for April 20. Committee members named from Cardinal Key and Blue Key.
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Kent State University
Blue Key
Cardinal Key
Allan Larson
Yuarson
Joan Fioca
Janice Flinckinger
Rosalia Fiori
Bob Phillips
George Hettinger
School sinking fund surplus allocations noted
The report lists amounts to be added to a school sinking fund from unallocated money. Forensics contributes 230 dollars, Entertainment 171 dollars, and the Men's union 15 dollars, with remaining surpluses allocated as specified.
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Forensics
Entertainment
Men's Union
Burr editor position set for April meeting
The Burr editor for 1950 51 will be chosen at a Publications Policy committee meeting on Wednesday April 19 in the school of journalism office. Applications are available there and due by Monday April 17. All candidates must attend the interview at the meeting. The post pays 50 dollars monthly. New student representatives on the policy committee are Carol Hart John Longneck er and Robert Morrison, recommended by Professor Taylor and approved by the Student Council.
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Chestnutt Burr
School of Journalism
Professor Taylor
Carol Hart
John Longnecker
Robert Morrison
Varsity King Chosen At Ball
The Varsity King, elected by door votes, will be crowned at the Varsity ball with intermission honors. Event runs tomorrow from 9 p.m. to 12, at Wills gym where Terry Atkinson will present 20 trophies to Greek and independent groups for booster efforts. Complimentary admission for Varsity athletes. tickets 50 cents at Booster club booth. women receive 12:30 permits. Eddie Jueneman and his orchestra provide the music.
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Wills Gym
Terry Atkinson
Booster Club
Eddie Jueneman
Lambda Phi Opens Award for Senior Woman in Journalism
Lambda Phi announces the annual cup for the top senior woman in journalism. The May 12 spring banquet at the Mayflower hotel Akron will honor the winner chosen April 25 by the journalism faculty from eligible applicants who meet GPA and activity criteria.
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Lambda Phi
School of Journalism
Mayflower Hotel
Akron
Carol Crites
Kathleen Cvengros
Marion Glawe
Dorothy Hackney
Carol Hart
Priscilla Thompson
Phyllis Slack
Kent State Atomic Course Gains International Attention
Kent State University’s unique atomic energy course drew both national and international notice. The London Daily Mirror featured a special article by John Walters, with material from the university PR office, praising student interest and noting widespread media coverage and radio commentators like Lowell Thomas.
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Kent State
London Daily Mirror
John Walters
The
Mirror
New York
Hero of Haiti radio drama on WAKR Saturday
Eunice Jung's Hero of Haiti will be broadcast Saturday April 15 from 11 to 11 15 am on WAKR Akron. The episode features Toussaint L Ouverture with Gene Bickley as Francois Toussaint and cast including Bob Smith Bill Charles Jerry Lettofsky Sandi Jo Kohls Nanty Hise. Directors Jack Ross and Marion Courtney and student engineer Tony Carmello announce auditions next day at 5 pm in Studio A 312K for ten student announcers.
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Haiti
Eunice Jung
The
Radio Workshop
WAKR
Akron
Gene Bickley
Francois Toussaint
Bob Smith
Gique
Bill Charles
Governor Laveaux
Jerry Lettofsky
General Regaud
Sandi Jo Kohls
Marie
Nanty Hise
Simone
Jack Ross
Marion Courtney
Tony Carmello
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20Th Institute For Education By Radio
Burr
Gloria Sherrets
New Philadelphia Daily Times
Frances Murphy
Akron Beacon Journal
Kent
National Press Association
United States
Lowell Thomas
Americas
Toussaint L’ouverture
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