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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1949
Page
2
A university letter to the editor laments front campus turf damage from ball practice. It cites high school players near the training school and university students near the library, urging use of intramural fields and the training school ball diamond while a new playground is sought.
Al Post reports that Norman Thomas will speak on Americas Foreign Policy Toward Peace or War at the university auditorium. The pacifist figure is expected to denounce the Atlantic pact and critique Roosevelt era policy, with a history of antiwar and socialist activism cited in the profile.
In retro fashion critique, a Victorian era tone mocks university rules that bar coeds from wearing shorts on campus except on tennis courts and in gym class. The piece notes public modesty standards conflict with wider trends and questions the purpose of the rules.
Review of J B Priestley Any Inspector Calls at Cleveland Playhouse criticizes it for artificiality and lack of authenticity though notes its strong ending where the inspector exposes family conscience. Cast includes Max Ellis Arthur Birling Harriet Eells Mrs Birling Wilda Leslie Sheila Gerald Osker Eric and Marcella McDonald as the maid.
The record lists staff roles including Manager Bernard Gregory Assistant Business Manager Ray Novak and Advertising Manager Guy Shelley. It notes age by line but provides no further context or details.
George E. Bredt of the Brewing Corporation of America will discuss the chemistry of brewing on Thursday May 12 at 8 p.m. in room 317 McG. The talk, sponsored by the chemistry club, is open to the public.
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