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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1940
Page
2
A Citizen criticizes the Ravenna Ordnance plant project saying union membership blocks employment for those unable to pay a $5 initiation fee. He argues government projects should guarantee equal opportunity and questions democratic values under Cleveland construction practices and labor restrictions.
Nationwide polls show Roosevelt still strong against Willkie despite Willkie gains. The race hinges on seven battleground states Michigan Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Ohio Pennsylvania New York with 183 electoral votes,.New York and Pennsylvania loom critical for either candidate. CIO leader John L. Lewis backs Willkie in a split move seen as labor’s attempt to guard against wartime prosperity losses. Japanese crisis fades after U S. Far East warning, easing tensions for now.
A collage of social snippets from Kent area residents and visitors. Names like Bob Lutz Mary Hazen and Willkie appear along with local spots and events. The notes hint at dates romances and social plans as the column wanders through late night chatter.
The Kent Stater is described as the college paper for Kent State University Kent Ohio issued summers and vacations. second class matter at the Kent Post Office. Printed by P B Bonsall Printing Co and published with staff including Betty Crampton Jules Bognar Bob Kenyon and Gus Chigges as editors.
The nations Hit Parade lists BMI led tunes and popular records like MAYBE TRADE WINDS and BLUEBERRY HILL. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT tops the list with TRADE WINDS second as Voters favor BMI selections and major artists including Bing Crosby Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney.
Bill Lloyd laments modern dating culture and the shift from serious pin plantings to casual flirtation. He argues pins once symbolized commitment and brotherhood, noting enduring romance and tradition among some couples while criticizing the gossip-fueled, game-like dynamics of today.
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