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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1944
Page
2
A satirical note addresses Ike Eisenhower and Mac about a growing humor crisis across the nation. The writer mocks local distractions like red points gas points and home brew while warning of unchecked trends and potential social disorder if action is not taken.
The writer condemns mass media jokes mixing with war reports and urges removing the perennial punchlines. He argues comedians should be muzzled to prevent eroding morale and fears continued humor could trigger public unrest during wartime.
Freshman writers defend women’s athletics and blast male HPE drills as futile and limiting. They call for inclusive intramural play and more open gym access, noting the need for meaningful exercise and participation for all students.
Report notes abundant snow turning week into outdoors joy with students in Engleman woods using skis toboggans and anti-freeze as a skier toast. The Polar Bear club began its season with a nose dropping dip in a muddy Rockwell field puddle amid a drippy ceremony.
Exponent staff members at Purdue will take a mushing party Sunday from West Lafayette to Mulberry Indiana using dog sleds at 3 p.m. northern light saving time. A new fraternity Pi Rho Sigma formed at Toledo university with Robert Wale among organizers. Handel's Messiah to be performed by a 200 voice University chorus at Drake University Church of Christ on December 17.
A flood of unnamed couples and social plans spill across campus chatter. Names include Pat Miller Earl Stewart Dot Lom bard Ted Baskin Ruth Smith Ray Himebaugh Donna Mae Burkhardt Harriet Russell Geo Farres John Hawk Pat Price Kent Alum from Akron Bud Gerber Gerry Petzel Ralph Wilde Ann Repedes Mercedes Sanchez M. J. Chocopol Gene Hart Paula Peterson Jean Caldwell Doris Murphey Helen Dispenza Geo Insho Jean Carey Jim Coin Millie Hightree Doby Green Ruth Howell Ted Phillips Berniley Long Prof. Blair Rev. Myers Kay Bardelline Marian Kidd Dot Humphrey Fred Davies and Schultz.
Rumors say E L A S forces may evacuate Athens if Britain guarantees inclusion of leftists in a new government and amnesty for E L A S members, though no official confirmation. Also noted: Kesternich overrun near Euskirchen as part of Roer battles. Leyte pressure in Philippines Japan losses. Soviet push on Budapest forts. China advances in Kwangsi. Eighth Army widens Lamone bridgehead. Wayne Morris, now Lieutenant Bert Morris, credited with seven aerial victories in 57 flights. Heavy snow threatens Ohio holiday liquor supplies as snowbound highways hinder transport.
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