04 Feb 1947
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Newspaper
Oberlin Review
Location
Oberlin, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1947
Page
1
The survey notes limited safety flaws in classrooms and laboratories. It highlights specific concerns at Chemistry Lab and Warner Hall with limited exits and unmarked fire escapes. Observatories and Westervelt Hall show better preparedness with multiple exits and extinguishers.
President Stevenson urges professors to grant a free day for students to study for finals. A informal survey of 15 students shows many classes canceled or attendance optional, with labs in geology and physics missed and chemistry briefed for equipment checks.
American born soprano Traubel will perform at Finney Chapel on Monday February 17 in a concert billed as an artists recital. She is renowned for Wagner roles at the Metropolitan Opera and will sing a program featuring works by Beethoven Schubert Strauss Wagner and other composers.
The article notes 26 newer campus buildings including Hales Gymnasium the Physics Building hospital and Allen Art Building require no extra protection beyond regular exits and up to date firefighting equipment. Several smaller structures such as HI O Hi Review offices and science labs pose no problem due to sufficient safeguards.
Fowler Healy Arbour and Gibson top review picks as the Musical Union announces Herbert Elwell’s Requiem in tribute to Abraham Lincoln. The premiere is Sunday with a NBC broadcast Sunday February 18 featuring 225 voices and full orchestra under Maurice Kessler, plus Daniel Harris baritone, and Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. tickets 60 at the Conservatory office.
David H. Fowler confirmed as editor in chief and announced a tentative staff overhaul for the Review at the start of the spring term. New roles include Jack Arbour as Business Manager, Lucorge Steary as Associate Editor, Jim Dittes as Managing Editor, Audrey Nelson as Managing Editor, Al Bruckheimer as City Editor, plus assignments for Dutro and Mike Nelson as temporary appointees, with future replacements planned for underclass members. Ohn Gibson will be sports editor, succeeding Bob Calvert. Gibson returns to the paper after rejoining in March 19.
Pastor Martin Niemoeller spoke to about 1000 at Finney Chapel describing the clash between Adolf Hitler and Jesus Christ as a struggle for power. He argued Hitler sought world dominance while Christ’s authority remained established, per reporter Jim Went. Niemoeller detailed persecution used to bend Christian attitudes, noting it instead strengthened Christian resolve across Europe.
Sociology professor Rowland condemns Oberlin College policy and campus life in a lecture. He calls for Dean Wittke and Dean Bosworth to be replaced and urges psychiatric exams for house mothers. He mocks administrative powers and questions handling of student needs.
Herrick's will close senior class ring orders on February 15 instead of February 5 as announced in the January 31 issue of the Review. The note explains insufficient machinery to transport couples, with men less attracted to the school than women, and the discussion continues on Page 4.
The Student Council approved Dave Fossler as temporary editor of the Review after nominating committee recommendation. Final confirmation will be delayed while the investigating committee, Lloyd Prank and Sam Jones, continues work and questions additional persons. The council also plans to invite Forum Board members to discuss the next semester program at the next meeting.
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