Kent State University - Chestnut Burr Yearbook (Kent, OH)

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Nineteen fifty two . . . what is it? To college students throughout the United States, it ' s more than just a year . . . more than just a passage of time. It ' s a step forward. It ' s a step in our progress from being just plain kids to being capable of leading our fellow man and helping to shape the destiny of the world. It has been a year of study, fun, worry and responsi- bility. The world has revolved many times and a great deal has happened . . . not just here at the University, but everywhere ... in the United States and in Ohio. This particular edition of the Chestnut Burr is going to tell the story of the last year . . . the year of 1951-52. It ' s not just going to list what happened, however. That means nothing . . . but it ' s going to show the gaiety . . . the study . . . the sadness . . . and the companionship of the last year ... as it affects you mdividually. the University in particular, Ohio in general and finally, the United States. It represents your mark in your college days. That ' s In 1952 . . . how At Kent State University In Kent, Ohio it was ♦ ♦ ♦

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Photo by Ed Cliney

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Soft lights, silk brocade and a joint session are shown here. With the gallery filled, typically democratic, and with two major parties represented in the session, typically democratic. the Congress of the U. S. listens to the President discuss his view s on the condition of the country. This group, our governing body, is one of the most colorful gatherings of our country. The headlines read . . . MacArthur Fired; Ridgway Takes Over. This comparative un- known. General Matthew B. Ridgway. took over the Pacific forces after one of the most disputed military-political actions in history.