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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1941
Page
2
In a street and highway manifesto the author warns that millions share the road like a grand parade and urges drivers to follow the traffic code to avoid tragic mishaps. It cites 35 000 deaths from confusion and 24 000 from reckless acts as tragic by plays gone wrong on the road.
The Kent Stater reports the first annual Rowboat Regatta in 1939 with seven Greek groups racing for trophies. By 1940 eight groups entered, and twelve organizations announced plans for the third annual race next Saturday on a one mile course from Standing Rock to Main Street bridge. Local officials cleared the river west bank for spectators and expect larger crowds. The piece closes with a manifesto on youth self governance and democratic rule.
A graduating student at Kent State University contemplates the end of college four years of friendships and shared language fade as the future looms. He acknowledges limited education time due to work and asks what he has truly gained while dreaming of a quiet life and a small apartment full of books.
Faculty items show J. P. Heath a biology instructor elected to Stanford chapter of the Sigma Xi Society. Dean Mary L. Smallwood named University representative to the Ohio Deans of Women executive council. May issue notes Wanted Experienced Legislators in National Municipal Review. June American Political Science Review to publish Constitutional Chaff review.
The document lists graduating seniors and degree recipients across multiple colleges including Arts, Science, Business Administration and Secretarial Science. It names dozens of individuals by full with extensive personal identifiers and notes January completion with some name changes and a deceased entry.
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