Convocation program and local sports wrap at school
The convocation featured Mr Reynolds as master of ceremonies with Mr Sipe Miss Bentley Mrs Phelps Mr Morris Miss Feaster and Mr Baker presenting talks quizzes readings and a boxing description The boxing match highlighted a third round technical KO by Freddie Norris over Eddie Stephens The Raiders then edged Manilla 28 25 improving to 5 1 on the season and the junior team beat Westland 28 11 with strong earlier play and scoring by the Raiders
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Mike
Reynolds
Sipe
Miss Bentley
Phelps
Morris
Miss Feaster
Baker
Madison Square Garden
Freddie Norris
Eddie Stephens
Mr. Norris
Westland
Edgar White Enters Purdue Agricultural Short Course
Edgar White traveled to Lafayette last week to join the agricultural short course at Purdue University, aiming to deepen his knowledge and skill in farming practices.
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Edgar White
Lafayette
Purdue University
Inaugural Visit Tied to Lease-Lend Debates and Navy Builds
Congressmen and visitors from Connersville Ohio and College Corner meet in Washington during the inaugural. Rumors say President Roosevelt may accept limited powers and restrict the Navy share. House Naval Affairs Committee advances four defense bills totaling 1.209 billion for vessels yards and ordnance. Subcommittee approves 350 million for 200 cargo ships and construction yards.
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R. J. Richardson
William H. Jamison
Connersville
Murray Bake
College Corner
Ohio
Washington
Robert Huff
W. C. Dennis
Earlham
Roosevelt
White House
House Naval Affairs Committee
House
A Letter From Camp Shelby Train Ride Diary
Priv Robert Tuttle writes from a troop train en route to Camp Shelby Miss describing travel from Shelbyville to Greensburg crossing the Ohio into Kentucky. He notes Pullman car fascination, a colored porter, portable radios and listening to a Bell program. He mentions officers Shutz and Fritts in a drawing room and signs off promising a report from Camp Shelby next week.
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Robert Tuttle
National Guard
Camp Shelby
Miss
Shelbyville
Greensburg
Mississippi
Ohio River
Kentucky
Indiana
U. S
Bell Telephone
Abrams
Mr. Shutz
Sgt. Fritts
Indiana maps road needs for 1960 traffic rise
A State-Wide Highway Planning Survey report, led by James D. Adams, outlines a 20 year plan to improve Indiana's present highway system. It does not list specific projects but identifies deficient roads, bridges, and grade separations needing upgrades to handle an anticipated 87 percent increase in vehicular mileage.
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Indiana
James D. Adams
State Highway Commission
Friday Night B B Games Feature City Matchups
Westland faces Carthage and Mays meets Orange as Morton hosts Raleigh. Manila plays Arlingte while Muroya and Rushville collide with Connersville. New Salem travels to Sandusky for evening hoops.
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Pet
Milroy Detec
Morton Snes
Carthage
Manilla
Rushville
Raleigh
New Salem
Westland
Mays
Orange
Morton
Manila
Arlingte
Muroya
Connersville
Sandusky
Mr and Mrs Cates Visit Linebacks and Georgia Camp
Mr and Mrs Jack Cates of Michigan were guests of Mr and Mrs J A Lineback Saturday. Lt Cates had been in training and left at week's start for a Georgia camp. Mrs Cates is Linebacks' niece and accompanied her husband to Georgia.
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Jack Cates
Michigan
J. A. Lineback
Cates
Georgia
Carthage Plans National Drive Backed by Local Men
Local men back a Hoover plan to feed hunger racked regions near Germany and Belgium, arguing relief ships keep pace with need without aiding the war. Committee urges public support and letters to the National Committee.
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Carthage
Belgium
France
Hoover
National Committee
Germany
Britain
Nazi Germany
Bill to require merit exams for classified service
The measure seeks open competitive examinations for all classified positions with exceptions for scientific fields. It aims to place exams in the classified service and would exclude roles based on exceptional scientific qualifications. The bill continues on page one.
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State Personnel Board
Personnel Board
State Personnel Division
Ser
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