State College skirts Cupid in largest coed class record
State College reports 4900 students this term with around 1500 women, including Ernestine Nelson a textile knitting graduate student. Women’s roles evolved from early barriers to student government and new clubs as enrollment grows and dormitory space debates continue.
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Charles W. Daniel
N. C. State College
W. L. Mayer
Ernestine Elizabeth
Teenie) Nelson
Ernest Nelson
South Third Street
Alhambra
Cal
Thomas F. Nelson
College Textile School
Nelson
Carolina
Duke
State
Advisory Budget Commission
Pert
Rose Marie Witmer
Lockmiller
Jane S. McKimmon
State College Extension Service
McKimmon
Charlotte R. Nelson
Raleigh
Charlotte Gift
Greensboro
Mary FE. Yarborough
Meredith College
Gift
Yarborough
L. T. Yarborough
Duke University
Ernestine Nelson
Women's
Alpha Mu
Phi Epsilon
Colege
Spice State College
Phillip C. Cocke
Asheville
Joe Orland
Kannapolis
Jackie Witmer
Witmer
S. B. Witmer
Dixie Trail
Miss Nelson
Cocke
Orl
State College
Jimmy Deas
May Photo Earth From 100 Miles Above Ground
Navy scientists announce hope to photograph Earth from 100 miles up after V-2 rocket tests from White Sands New Mexico. Eight cameras on board captured blurred images due to rocket vibration. five recovered, rocket's head blown off during descent, limiting usable film to 40 miles.
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Washington
Navy
White Sands
N. M
Naval Research Laboratory
Florida AG rules trailers used as homes taxed as real estate
The state attorney general holds that automobile trailers set as permanent residences qualify as real estate for tax purposes as they increasingly function as homes rather than temporary transport.
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Florida
Safety and First Aid Program Outlined for Skiers
Eastern division of the National Ski Patrol with the American Red Cross plans an expanded safety and first aid program for skiers. Training Oct 19 20 in Hanover New Hampshire and Oct 20 27 in Old Forge New York will certify patrol members as instructors for thousands of skiers.
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New York
INS
United States
National
Ski Patrol System
Hanover
N. H
Old Forge
N. Y
Red Cross
Jiki
Charles Dole
Duke Dominates Richmond With Fast Start And Sharp Defense
Duke built a 34–0 lead at halftime as Hartley and Montgomery connected on plays and Mulligan scored twice. Richmond, hampered by weather, fought back with drives led by Fenton and Ralston but stalled near Duke’s 38. Richmond kicker Gantt added several points, while Clark and Mulligan starred for Duke in a dominant performance.
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Hartley
Jack Winbourne
Promised Land
Richmond
Blue Devils
John Montgomery
Bob Gantt
Buddy Luper
Leo Long
Montgomery
Luper
Duke
Dake
Clark
Mulligan
Gantt
Spiders
Pat Fenton
Edward Ralston
John Zizak
Gulick
Walt Bolen
Leonard Fendrich
Wade
Duke Pos
Richmond Prucmmind
Cde Civean
Bermont Milner Ba Hk
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Laurinaitis
Spencer Smith
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G. Verona
Ralston
Reese
Hardison
Stone
Chambers
J. Knotts
W. Davis
Marshall
Greeme
Wolfe
Perkinson
Gigson
C. Davis
F. Hancock
Folger
Eslick
Shipworth
B. Hartley
Hodges
Richmond Eads
Johnson
Rosser
Fendrich
Ford
Mathias
Zizak
Cartier
Vaeth
Kranitsky
Jones
Timberlake
Hofbauer
Billingsly
Laluna
iLona
Bolen
Hensley
Thalman
Paul Kelly Marks 40th Year In Moving Pictures With Adventure Island
Paul Kelly, a 47 year old actor once known as the Vitagraph Boy, celebrated his 40th year in moving pictures by singing for a lead in Paramount’s Adventure Island. The Technicolor film, based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s Ebb Tide, will be produced at Catalina Island.
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Hollywood
INS
Paul Kelly
Vitagraph
Brooklyn
Moving Pictures
Paramount
Adventure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson
Catalina Island
Research Staff On Cancer Has Been Expanded
Southern Research Institute created a biochemical division to pursue cancer treatment under Dr. H. E. Skipper in cooperation with Memorial Hospital New York City Medi college of Alabama. The division works on leukemia and drug improvement as facilities expand from one to fifty staff, with one million dollars raised toward a two and a half million goal.
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Birmingham
Ala
INS
Southern Research Institute
H. E. Skipper
Memorial Hospital
New York City
Ear College of Alabama
Hawkeyes Triumph Over Indiana 13 0 at Bloomington
Iowa's Hawkeyes opened with two quick first quarter touchdowns and then held Indiana to a 13 to 0 victory before 27 000 Hoosier homecoming fans. The Hawkeye backfield trio of Bo Sullivan Bob Smith and Dick Hoerner powered the win.
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Bloomington
Ind
Iowa
Hawkeyes
Indiana
Bo Sullivan
Bob Smith
Dick Hoerner
Pennsylvania Led States in 1940 Armed Forces Draftee Rate
Pennsylvania contributed the largest share of its 1940 population to the armed forces at 10.44 percent, the highest among states. The data highlight Pennsylvania's significant mobilization during the period.
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Pennsylvania
Oldest Republic San Marino Holds Historic Standing
San Marino, a tiny state on the eastern Apennines about 40 miles southeast of Ravenna, Italy, is described as the oldest republic in the world, maintaining its status through centuries of history and governance.
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San Marino
Apennines
Ravenna
Italy
World's rarest metal Actinium worth million per ounce
Actinium hailed as the world’s rarest metal and far stronger than radium lasts roughly twenty times longer. The substance is valued at about one million dollars per ounce according to reports.
Flu Vaccine To Be Used Again By Army
The Army will again use its influenza vaccine this winter if an epidemic threat exists. Last year the vaccine protected about 6,000,000 troops and will be administered to troops worldwide only in areas facing an epidemic threat. Officials note influenza may occur in cycles and a severe outbreak is unlikely.
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Army
Washington
War Department
UCLA Bruins Dispatch UC to Stay Unbeaten
UCLA defeated California 13 to 6 in Berkeley, extending their undefeated streak toward the Pacific Coast Conference title. Bruins edged ahead with steady offense and stout defense to stay atop the standings.
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Berkeley
Calif
University of California At Los Angeles Bruins
United
University of California
Milk Mixture Claimed To Heal Stomach Ulcers
An old medical ad touts LURIN as a harmless stomach ulcer remedy that supposedly relieves pain quickly. It advises mixing two teaspoons in milk or water and promises refunds if unsatisfied, listing Mann’s Drug and Walgreen’s as sellers.
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Sullevere
Mann’s Drug
Wal
Green's
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