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Find Students' War Stamp Purchases Rate Low in College War Program
An article that details the decrease in the purchase of defense stamps due to student belief that the war was coming to an end.
Pvt. Dorothy Brown Assigned New Duty
An article that describes the experiences of Pvt. Dorothy Brown, a member of the English Department that left the college to become part of the Army Transport Command.
P.S.T.C. Men and Women in Military Service
A list of men and women who enlisted in the U.S. military after spending time as students at the Potsdam State Teachers College.
Opportunity to Attend Services on D-Day
A short article that details the suspension of class activities for one hour by the Potsdam State Teachers College in order for students to have the opportunity to attend church services in observance of the Allied invasion of Europe.
Hospital Fund Surplus Buys $1,000 War Bond
A short article that assures readers of the safe investment made by the Student Faculty Association in their purchase of a $1,000 war bond.
For Victory Buy United States War Bonds And Stamps
An advertisement that encourages the purchase war bonds and stamps to support the war effort.
War Causes Decrease In Enrollments
An article that describes the decrease in college enrollment countrywide as more and more men enlisted with the Armed Forces during WWII.
Local Women Donate Time For Defense
An article relating to defense classes that were offered at the Potsdam State Teachers College for civilians, specifically female civilians, that wanted to help the war effort during WWII.
Students Vote: "U.S. To Bomb Japan Cities"
This survey was conducted to gather student opinion on whether or not to bomb the cities of Japan during World War II.
Drill Success Complimented By Dr. T. Miller
An article that illustrates the success of Potsdam’s first air raid drill as well as notations to the general instructions for the drills made by Dr. T. R. Miller, the man in charge of the air raid drills at the college.