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Newspaper

Kent Stater

Location

Kent, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1941

Page

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U S Mobilization Under Way For Global War

Congress recognized a state of war with Germany and Italy as U S mobilizes manpower and industry. Johnson withdraws objections to wartime authority. Draft boards reclassify ex soldiers and prepare up to 10 million troops with 10 000 nurses sought. Roosevelt calls industry and labor leaders to meet. Ravenna plant announces first 2000 pound bomb ready.

United States Congress Germany Italy Johnson Hiram Johnson California Selective Service Army Army Medical Corps Franklin D. Roosevelt Ravenna Ordnance Plant Hitler Reichstag

K-Day Set For Kent December 17 with Merchant Displays

The Kent merchants and The Kent Stater announce K-Day on Wednesday December 17. Co business managers Bob Raful and Al Giergy say shops will feature gifts catering to students’ needs and budgets. An eight page Stater edition will publish that day.

Merchants of Kent

Ice Skating Planned At Campus Courts This Weekend

Larry Wooddell announced that the tennis courts behind Wills gym will be flooded for ice skating. University electricians will install flood lights to enable night skating this weekend.

University

Goodrich To Name 50 Factory Guards

Merle E. Wagoner said the Akron Goodrich Tire and Rubber Co will announce tomorrow the 50 men chosen from 110 Kent State students interviewed Wednesday. Selection based on size maturity intelligence grades and references amid heightened national defense efforts requested by President Roosevelt.

Akron Goodrich Tire and Rubber Co Merle E. Wagoner University Employment Bureau Goodrich Company Kent State

Messiah Chorus and Orchestra Rehearsal Tonight

All chorus and orchestra members must meet for a 7 30 p m rehearsal in the auditorium this evening.

We Go Again Byrne Answers DeWeese Over Parking Plan

Dr. H D Byrne argues commuter students from Youngstown and Canton should not be forced to park far away to reach Kent State University. He says Rockwell field is closest and most convenient, and the parking plan could proceed after this weekend’s committee meeting.

Byrne DeWeese Youngstown Canton Kent State University Kent H. D. Byrne A. 0. DeWeese Department of Health and Physical Education Rockwell Field

Two Sophomores Join Marines After Leaving University

Sophomores Harris Moore and Eugene Pyle report to the Marine office in Cleveland for final exams and begin a six week training period. Both aged 20 and 21, they expect to be sent to Paris Island South Carolina. Moore from Bellaire, formerly at Davey Compressor and Pyle from Cuyahoga Falls, formerly at B F Goodrich, withdrew from the university.

Ris Moore Eugene Pyle United States Marine Office Cleveland Moore Bellaire Davey Compressor Company Kent Pyle Cuyahoga Falls B. F. Goodrich Company Akron

Kent Men May Seek Releases for Alternate Service

Kent draft board member Prof C E Satterfield said men ordered to report for army physical exams can obtain releases to enlist in other military branches. In Washington the three services claimed victories over Japan. The Marines reported two ships sunk, while Army and Navy each claimed one. In Moscow Russian radio said no peace with Germany without Britain and US approval.

Kent C. E. Satterfield Kent Draft Board Washington United States Japan Marines Army Navy

Five CPT Flyers Reinstated Amid War Sabotage Fears

Five Civilian Pilot Training students were reinstated after fingerprinting and vetting by responsible persons. Fifteen others await reinstatement as government scrutiny tightens. CPT supervisor Adrian Van Wyen confirms reinstatement of Arden Mills Edward Loomis Harold Wright John Schwartz and Ted Modzieski. Instructors also reinstated and private planes ordered dismantled to prevent misuse. Phillip James of civilian aeronautics authority notes FBI investigations for all CPT students.

Adrian van Wyen CPT Phillip James Civilian Aeronautics Authority van Wyen Federal Bureau of Investigation James Arden Mills Edward Loomis Harold Wright John Schwartz Ted Modzieski

Carolers Begin Campus Tour on Atrium Steps

University students start the annual Christmas caroling at 7 Sunday night in front of the atrium. Mada Moseley chairs the YWCA led event sponsored by YWCA YMCA and Wesley Foundation. After a visit to Mrs Leebrick at Pres K C Lees brick home groups serenade faculty homes then meet at the Methodist church basement for refreshments.

Mada Moseley YWCA YMCA Wesley Foundation K. C. Leebrick Methodist Church Dale Cotton Alice Sprouse Betty McCurdy Beryl McHugh

Frosh Class Votes for Barn Dance and Social

About fourteen of six hundred freshmen attended yesterday's class meeting. They voted for a combination box social and barn dance after the holidays. Bob Byrne, class president, announced M. E. Wagoner, assistant professor of agriculture, will be sponsor of the class.

Bob Byrne M. E. Wagoner

Duchess Price Increase Promised for December Issue

The Duchess weekly humor magazine faces a price rise to 20 cents with the December issue, driven by higher material and labor costs. Howard Doehla the business manager announced the change yesterday. Paid subscriptions will remain unchanged.

The Duchess Howard Doehla Doehla

Germany Profit Seen in Jap Experience Says Anthony

Dr. Donald Anthony argues Germany’s wartime move follows Japan’s lead and unites the United States. Analysts like H V Kaltenborn describe Hitler’s Reichstag speech as cautious, promising spring successes and no new Moscow drive this winter.

Dr. Anthony H. V. Kaltenborn Hitler Pres. von Hindenburg Kaltenborn Moscow

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U. S Jim Richard Goodrich Wagoner Roosevelt Arthur Kraft Har Russian Radio Russia Britain Duchess Price Anthony Adolph Hitler Ing Donald Anthony Business Administration Department
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