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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1941
Page
2
An editorial reflects on the United States entering another world war and the sorrow of Americans dying abroad. After months of opposing involvement, the piece contemplates whether prior antiwar stances were too strong and urges a sober response to the new conflict.
A reflective statement urges students to study the Japan conflict with calm, objective thinking. It emphasizes understanding before action, notes Japan’s attack, and asserts the need to win the war while avoiding hysteria and rash conclusions. The piece compares policy to a mother protecting her son and calls for informed civic response.
In 1941 Japan brutalized China and US materials fed the war effort. A Cleveland paper warned of war while noting Washington tried peaceful terms and a peace commission worked tirelessly before Japan bombed Pearl Harbor ending the standoff. The Straight Shooter claimed war within 24 hours.
Dr. Donald Anthony head of the department of business administration says government mediation board ruling on captive mines blocks John L. Lewis from forcing a closed union shop across the steel industry. Anthony notes Lewis aimed to use mines as a spearhead but lacks support.
The French Club schedules a meeting today at 4 p.m. in room 319 Merrill Hall to finalize plans for a Christmas dinner. A mock amateur hour will be presented as part of the program.
The Kent Stater is a four issue weekly paper during the academic year and weekly in summer. It is entered as second class matter at Kent Ohio since 1927. Printed by P B Bonsall Printing Co with address 138 East Main. Staff includes Frances White Ruth Recht Dick Kerckhoff Jerry Swope and Janet Woodley.
Oklahoma on fire and reports of the Oklahoma sunk spread as the Wake surrenders to Japanese troops with no casualties. The S S Benjamin Harrison troop transport is sunk or captured. America First leaders urge members to support Roosevelt. Charles Lindbergh silent. Clarke Field Manila and Guam bombed last night.
Draft board phone prank incidents are flagged under federal law. Four West Coast servicemen from Ft. Lewis in Washington were told two weeks ago to prepare to depart for Hawaii on December 8. Dot Shiftler’s brother is stationed at Pearl Harbor as part of ongoing duties.
A 1941 poll by the American Institute of Public Opinion finds Hawaii favored for statehood by about two to one. Hawaii sought admission as the forty nineth state, arguing the territory should be part of the United States despite its remote location. The article notes Hawaii’s distance from Los Angeles and its self perception as a “state without statehood” amid global events.
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