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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1947
Page
2
Editorial argues over subsidizing athletics versus boosting student spirit at a university serving war veterans and older students. It praises scholarships for athletes as a path to better records, tougher opponents, and stronger publicity, leading to more students and funding.
Classified line states second class meatier entry dated October 11 1927 at Kent Ohio Post Office under the act of 1879 printed by Commercial Press Inc Kent Ohio with address 1158 Street.
The Art club hosts a Masque Ball on January 25 inviting students to design original costumes. Prizes include 25 dollars for best costume and five dollars for two runners up, with prize support from Cleveland stores and press coverage by major local papers.
The Lester F. Ward Sociology Club reopens with Dr. H O Preston in attendance. Originating after Dr. James T. Laing became junior association president, the club promoted research and library funding and now plans to emphasize school projects.
In Akron Ziggy Elman with a 19 piece outfit plays East Market Gardens on Wednesday night. Elman, famed with Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey, is expected to deliver a knockout show. other acts include Glen Gray at Meyers Lake Canton and Mills Brothers records promoted. The column lists top swing and sweet acts, plus Downbeat’s all star band with Goodman, Eldridge, Shavers, Hodges, and others.
The K-Vets urge higher monthly subsistence for single and married veterans, sending a 5000-signature petition to Congress. An Army Times college survey shows current GI bill allowances fall short of living costs while President Truman says veterans’ legislation suffices for now. Congress debates a federal bonus, cashable terminal leave bonds, and higher earnings ceilings, with cautious support likely. Vets may seek dental care at the VA office in Getz block Kent, and National Service Life Insurance matters are also handled there.
A student letter argues boosters must stress sportsmanship in athletics. The writer links sportsmanlike behavior to player insight and citizen conduct, urging supporters to value character, patience, and moral fitness as essential benefits of booster programs and stadium plans.
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