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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1940
Page
2
President Leebrick Day highlights his demanding schedule. He meets late afternoon and often has a speaking engagement in the evening. His Kent State record includes stricter admission standards and a balanced curriculum while promoting the university to outside groups.
World events outlined include Germany and Italy pressing toward the Balkans and Suez while Britain faces pressure in Greece and Turkey. Russia’s stance, U S political campaigns, and a new October 29 draft date are noted amid embargo talk on Japan and oil.
A collage of campus chatter highlights homecoming decorations by GAMMAS BETA GAMS and Moulton hall, rumors about students and faculty, local sports talk, forgivable mischief, and a call to attend Migration Day at Akron.
Frances Murphey writes of popular songs gaining traction including Now Lay Me Down to Dream by Ted Fio Rito with Eddy Howard. A Million Dreams Ago features orchestration by Dick Jurgens and Lew Quadling. Only Forever tops Crosby and Martin film music Rhythm on the River. Call of the Canyon is Billy Hill's tune inspired by ranch life and Waring cycle.
Bill Lloyd muses on gender equality, claiming women have invaded male roles and noting men may fear losing their privileges. He jokes about a future where women drive and men retreat to kitchens, proposing a moratorium on feminism after six months.
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