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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1946
Page
2
The Stater reports John B. Nicholson Jr. agrees to a Sunday library trial if 400 students sign a petition. The plan proposes 1 to 5 pm Sunday hours for a one month test to support working students. if 400 signatures are gathered, Sundays may become permanent.
George Kacarab argues that Kent State University students fail to engage in governance. He urges active participation in campus politics beyond state or national roles, warning that low turnout could erode democracy and invite authoritarian habits.
A lyrical vignette describes a harsh wind clearing treetops and chimneys, followed by silent snow. The town pauses as night deepens, houses rest, and the cold settles. The wind departs as the snow quietly covers the land, leaving no one aware of its arrival.
Students list holiday wishes for Christmas from boys and girls including Ray Brubaker wanting a 1947 Studebaker and Virginia McCauley seeking a life sized stuffed elephant. Other hopes include a rhinestone necklace, a new suit, a knee brace, and a Buick convertible. Audrey McQuiddy asks for a man.
After Friday show the Macbeth company will pause acting for vacations except six cast members already set to begin rehearsals for Ten Little Indians. The article notes a rocky tour with a loaded trailer mishap and a falling scenery moment but calls the overall run a success.
The Woodson brothers began roller rink careers in 1939 at Skateland Cleveland with daily rigorous practice. Glen earned national junior figure titles in 1940 and 1941 before injury halted peak competition. Gene became a top national skater with 25 medals and 18 trophies, winning junior pairs in 1941 and 1942 and excels in multiple city state and national titles. Both are freshmen in business administration and veterans of military service.
Vaughn Monroe wowed Cleveland audiences with a smooth band while the Four Shades of Rhythm prepare for bigger stages at Chin's Victory Room. Earl Hines recovers from an auto accident, sporting dark glasses as he aims to ditch them soon. Sam Donahue builds a six violin instrumentally focused group, while Stan Kenton and the Duke lead the national swing ranks. Big Tea plans a Hollywood five piece with Charley Tea on trumpet as bands break up and the music union troubles grow.
The Kent Stater lists editors and staff including Bob Casey and Ethel Schirmer, with John Morris as feature editor and Pat Morgan as circulation manager. It states the paper is published three times weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday during the university year with vacation suspension.
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