Polish Student Reaches America Land of Cowboys
A Polish student details his voyage from England to the United States aboard the New Found land, his impressions of Boston and New York, and his arrival in Kent, Ohio. He reflects on America's promise and the contrast with English life, noting friendly customs officials and imperial support for his fare.
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Poet’s Refugee View on Liberty and American Duty
The piece reflects on Pawel Lysek and six others fleeing Gestapo in 1939, seeking asylum in France then the United States. It urges Americans to lead the world with spiritual leadership, linking democracy and a mission to spread freedom through knowledge wisdom and justice, and calls students to uphold these ideals.
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Lysek
University of King Jagiello
Krakow
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College of Birmingham
London University
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Young America
There Is More To July 4 Than Fireworks and Picnics
An editorial urges readers to read Pawel Lysek’s article in this issue to see July 4 from a newcomer’s perspective. It acknowledges faults in America but argues the USA isn’t so bad after all when viewed through fresh eyes.
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Editor's Mail Defends Catholic Parochial Schools
A reader condemns Mr. Post's Barden bill view as unjust and undemocratic. The letter praises Catholic parochial schools for contributing to the nation and urges an open, factual study of their role in training youth for a democratic society. A second fragment notes 1,000 year old oak-staves found in Northern Ireland per Britannica.
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Mr. Post
United States
Post
Northern Ireland
The Futile Ring
A meditation on meaning, comparing ants to humans trapped in a cycle of fear and conformity. The speaker doubts significance for those who fear being different while following others, concluding that the true problem lies in sheep-like behavior shaping society.
Kent State Student Newspaper Masthead and Publication Details
The Kent Stater lists editor in chief Robert West and business manager George Baldridge with a staff including Paul Haney Joe Friedman and others. It notes daily publication Tuesday through Friday during the school year, suspended during vacations, and a $2 yearly subscription.
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Robert West
George Baldridge
Kent Stater
A Heck of a Picnic and a Five-Story Sunburn
The piece lampoons July Fourth by following Gus Nehay and his family on a crowded park picnic. A humorous slice shows a drab six hour workday optimism collapsing into sunburn, chaos, muddy water, and a tired ride home.
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Joe Friedman
Phil Dempsey
Jean Greer
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