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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1944
Page
2
The article explains that University students in Kent cannot vote in Kent and must use absentee ballots. It cites Ohio law deeming a student's legal residence as the county they left and prohibits voting in the new county. It notes voting eligibility at presidential and local elections and clarifies residency rules for students.
A report suggests the administration building project could bring renovations to the Rockwell library front steps, offering hope for improved access and appearance. The proposal centers on repairing or replacing worn stone and improving entry safety.
The draft explains that twenty five residents may request elections board visits to enable absentee voting. Officers will administer oaths and handle ballots, but eligibility requires living over 50 miles from home county. Students in Cleveland Massillon Canton Akron Youngstown and nearby towns are generally unable to vote absentee.
Lieutenant Ted Tucker describes landing on Peliliu island off the Palau group with the First Marine Division on September 15. He notes heavy Jap mortar and artillery fire, shore bombardment, and casualties as landing crafts suffered direct hits. Tucker also mentions his college sports days and fraternity membership.
A veteran describes the terror of landing craft approach and the relief of reaching shore. He recalls a first night skirmish when Japanese forces charged, leaving him pinned in a shell hole for nearly an hour and imagining an unseen foe. He notes the stark shift from helplessness at sea to a deadly contest on land.
The bulletin notes that Bowling Green State University has awarded diplomas and degrees to 6700 individuals in the last thirty years. Purdue students stage Accent on Youth at Eliza Fowler Hall, four performances. Louisiana State University reports 4105 students enrolled. Akron University starts Pierian song contest with a trophy for the winner and a future songbook. Drake University to host Pan American Institute focusing on Political Problems of the Americas.
A string of social scraps centers on dates engagements and campus romances. Lou Zaremba Betty Griffiths and Ginny Schultz figure among eager suitors while Mary Stanley and Viola Cian feature in playful confessions. Local pairs include Ted Lewis niece rumors and a sailor caller from California.
The Cleveland East Ohio Gas Co. tragedy reports 112 known dead with expectations of reaching 200. About 680 homeless and property damage around 15 million dollars. Global fronts noted with distances and a wartime stamp program announced alongside a political stance by Senator Ball in favor of Roosevelt. American forces capture Palo in Leyte as MacArthur advances.
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