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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1950
Page
2
The Newark Evening News showcases a graphic history of the newspaper in Merrill Hall. The display, presented by the school of journalism, highlights the press as essential to liberty and national service, urging every student to view the exhibit.
John Collins and Jack Hooper report a question of the week on a beard growing contest sponsored by the Men's Union. Student responses range from disapproval of stunts to defense as a college fad boosting spirit.
The Hall blockers Brigade plans a noon meeting in the atrium with Renie Brodbeck and Bill D Alexander presiding. The item lists campus social gossip about students, dates, marriages, and parties with multiple names and hometowns, reflecting a campus column tone.
A reader from 1950 argues the Kent Normal library, built in 1927, still uses outmoded lighting and needs modern electrical upgrades. The letter compares gas lights to current fixtures, notes office lighting is better, and urges action while citing a maintenance official’s remarks.
The listing shows a radio lineup with segments from 8:00 PM five minute news summary to 5:00 PM sign off. Includes 8:05 Show Business 3:30 Folk Time Tunes 3:45 Keyboard Concert 4:00 News Round-up 4:15 Campus Calendar 4:30 Sports Summary 4:35 Concert Classic Hour.
Managing Editor Dick Hartman leads a multi department staff including Chief Copy Editors John Koshar and Chuck Kajabashian, Copy Editors Dim Collins and Dick House, Feature Editor Joe Friedman, Society Editor Norma Van Benthuysen, Religious Editor Gloria Donnelly, Sports Editor Bob Stuart, and assistants Don Friedman and staff photographers Dick Ellers Jack Hooper Bill Baum Joy Haine with senior photographer leadership from Dick Hartman.
The Kent Stater is published Tuesday through Friday during the school year and Tuesdays and Fridays in summer. It is suspended during vacations. Subscription price is 2 dollars per year. Entered second class matter Oct 11 1927 at Kent Ohio. Printed by Commercial Press Inc 1158 Depeyster St Kent Ohio.
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