Ballard Recalls Hall of Fame Career at Phillips and Wyoming
Ray Ballard, born 1897 in Woodward Oklahoma, rose from crippled youth in Alva to Northwestern Normal and Phillips University star. He became University of Wyoming health chief and athletic director after service, with a long career shaping athletics and physical education.
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Ey Yaden
Philips University
Jem
Okla
Woodward
Western
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Panhandle
Ray
Homestead
Oklahoma Northwestern Mate Normal School
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Alva
Northwestern
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Fort Collins
Laramie Wye
Oklaponta
Oakland
Calif
University of Oregon
Seattle Elks
LiLeago
Utah
Ballard
Collezt
Ev Shelton
Shelton
Philps
Hind
Gsda
Camp Hancock
Enid
Northeastern State Teachers’ College
Tahlequah
Peabody Teachert College
Nashvile
Yenm
University of Oklahoma
Phillips
University of Oklahoma School of Metiewic
Wesley Hospital
Oklahhoma City
Fa Qty
Asunty Health Service
Norman
Laramie
Snowy Range
Wwe
Wyoming
The
University of Wyoming
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Willian Bramel
Frank Qienn
Evanston
Brame
Salt Lake City
CG. Bp.arnold
Thurman W. Arnold
State of Wyoming receives $56 thousand grazing fees
Cheyenne Wyoming has received more than $56 000 from the United States grazing service as its share of grazing fees for the state The amount 56 294 will go to county treasuries for range improvements and covers the fiscal year ending June 30 1943.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
United States Grazing Service
Wyoming
Travel curbs urged as rail needs rise wartime
The Office of Defense Transportation again asks that non essential travel be curtailed as more railroad facilities are needed to move fighting men and equipment. The notice cites that over half of Pullman sleepers and about a quarter of the daytime coaches are currently in use for military movement.
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Berguse
Office of Defense Transportation
Idfantry
Red Cross Seeks 200 Million for War Needs in 1944
The American Red Cross launches its 1944 War Fund appeal on March 1 seeking a national objective of 200 million dollars. President Roosevelt Norman H. Davis and Leon Fraser urge Americans to support Red Cross efforts at home and overseas, including blood donor programs and wartime services, to sustain relief for service members and civilians.
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Washington, D. C
American Red Cross
War Fund
Roosevelt
Norman H. Davis
Leon Fraser
National War Fund
Red Cross
Davis
U. S
Europe
Far East
Aray
Navy
Red Cracy
Anyana Navy
Army
Bate
War era transport strain and new license number rule
Article notes railroads run more passenger service with reduced equipment as troop and war related travel surges. It explains logistics for infantry and armored divisions and details a new requirement to insert the new license number on ration identification folders, with coupons already endorsed remaining valid when shown to service officials.
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ODT
OPA
OPA Expands Endorsements and Compliance Program
The Office of Price Administration announces a new route permitting endorsement of coupons with pen or pencil. A cooperative compliance program with gasoline stations and drivers begins, aiming to curb black market operations through an intensive statewide educational campaign.
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OPA
Green River Flow Surpasses Average in 1943 Wyoming
A government report shows Green River flow in 1943 ran well above average across major Wyoming basins. Measurements near Linwood indicate the river yielded 168 feet acre feet, the highest in 15 years, with Big Horn, North Platte at Saratoga, Powder River and other streams also reporting above average figures.
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Wyoming
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United States Geological Suey
Linwood
Big Horn
North Platte
Saratoga
Wyoming-Nebmusty
War Bond Drive Continues After Martial End
February 15 marked the official end of the Fourth War Loan, but purchases will be counted through February as the Whenty War Firanthee committee and county finance groups push to meet state quotas. Executives urge issuing agents to report sales to the Federal Reserve by February 26 with final clearances by February 28.
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Wade
E Wilde
County War Finance
Wilde Card
Federal Reserve Bank
Wyeming
al Ihe
Laat
Department
Influenza Epidemic Declines Across United States
Public health and statistical data show the influenza epidemic is easing nationwide. Wyoming peaked the week ending January 1, 1944, with deaths and incidence falling since. In late 1943 influenza and pneumonia deaths in 38 cities rose over 1942, with Wyoming showing a tripled December death count. overall 1943 deaths exceeded 1942 by about 22.5 percent. Health officials urge prompt reporting of increases and changes in cases.
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United States
Wyoming
Servce
Motor Trucks Moved 98 Percent of Farm Crop
The Office of Defense Transportation reports 1943 farm product shipments reached 98 percent of all crops moved by motor trucks. About 1,600,000 trucks carried goods, mainly farmer owned, despite fewer vehicles and aging equipment. Cooperation among farmers, truck operators, and defense programs enabled the movement despite shortages.
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Omee of Defense Transportation
ODT
Asa J. Merl
Motor Transport Division
Rocky Mountain State
Sublette County War Bond Drive Over the Top
Sublette County surpassed its quota in the 4th War Bond Drive with sales exceeding 52 350 by February 29. Purchases credited to the county even after the drive ended on February 5, while urging continued bond buying under the banner Back the Attack. The State Bank of Big Piney reported the largest county sales.
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Sublette
State Bank of
Big Piney
Gard
Postwar planning group forms in Wyoming meeting
A six member executive committee of Wyoming postwar planning officials convened to study a special program for the state after the war. The group discussed funding, resources and economic revival with remarks from state and federal officials, including Governor Hunt and business leaders.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Gore Lester v. Bunt
Allert B. Bartlett
Wheatland
Wey
Alfred M. Carey
Rock Springs
Southwest
Fiona H. Brown
Lovell
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Gwinn
Sheridan
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Tonkin
Casper
Central
Norms
Chevynns
H. D. Thomey
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Paul H Berg
U. S
E.R. Galvin
Pear
Dev Vsion
Assocalion
R Ridge
Omaha Natone! Bank
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