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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
2
Women at Kent State express views on joining the military and U S policy during the European crisis. They largely align with male opinions, arguing no immediate danger unless the German threat crosses the Atlantic, and suggest delaying ambitions if that occurred.
The article argues that service without reward discourages future effort and urges immediate awarding of letters and numerals to freshmen athletes and last year’s golf team. It stresses that many return and will contribute next season, and proper recognition should be given without delay.
The Kent Stater is published four times weekly in term time and weekly in summer with vacations suspended. It is entered as second class matter October 11, 1927 at Kent Ohio Post Office. Printing by P B Bonsall Printing Co with various editors and staff listed.
A stream of informal campus items mentions KMK donated funds, Alpha Phi Beta philanthropy, sweater losses for last year's golf events, Betty Rogers understudying, Bill Tapper and Craig Beach in publicity roles, a 13 page duet at Talmadge, Millie Maxa with Co-eds at Chippewa Lake, Dale Rooks joining as a photography instructor, Jean Chapman drum majorette, TV moments with Bill Taylor in Acme store, Spinner the cocker spaniel, and various student social anecdotes plus a tease about a Brimfield outing.
The survey reports that 24 percent of students have had military training mainly in ROTC units. Men’s responses show: 15 percent would sign up now, 85 percent would not if the president calls for preparedness. If Hitler defeats the Allies 89 percent would join, 8 percent would not. All would sign if the Germans attack the U S. and 60 percent favor air corps training, 30 percent army, 10 percent navy.
The writer recalls three eras of Germany from peaceful prewar days to the Kaiser era and the Hitler era. He notes how the present German state dominates headlines and reflects on how World War I shaped modern authors and heroes.
The piece reflects on how World War I shaped literature and memory, then notes a new era of modern warfare lacking heroic stories. It contrasts past heroes with today’s rapid headlines like Hitler Strikes and Duch Dig In, forecasting a shaken democratic world if towns are bombed and civilians harmed.
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