Harvard Economist Reported Offered Presidency of A W
Riess says Harvard economist Dr Sumner H Slichter 52 professor of economics at Harvard University has been offered the presidency of the University of Wisconsin to succeed Dr Clarence A Dykstra. The report cites the board of regents personnel committee. Slichter declined to comment saying there is nothing he cares to say.
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University presidential search narrows candidates
Slichter noted no one has been offered the presidency and about 20 candidates have been suggested, with six now connected to the university. A committee will meet around January 10 in Madison after a December 15 session in Milwaukee to study qualifications. Dr. Dykstra departs February 1 to become provost at UCLA.
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Intelligence Gaffe prompts 200000 Nazis unseen claim
General March on his eightiest birthday says intelligence failed to detect a German force of 200000 in the vicinity. He likens it to Richmond population and credits underground networks in occupied countries for warnings. He notes Hitler purged internal dissent and questions Allied thrust timing and unconditional surrender talks.
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Father Flanagan Calls On Governor Fails To Avert Executions
Gov Bailey refused to intervene preventing the scheduled executions of Maurice Shimnick of Madison Wisconsin and Joseph Leeman of Maylene Alabama both 19 and former sailors. They were convicted in the slaying of Sheriff Thomas Boykin in Mississippi during a hitchhiking trip. Father E J Flanagan urged clemency citing youth. Bailey said the jury fixed the punishment and refused to overturn the court judgment.
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Spartan In Barracks Of World War I Paratrooper
Spartan in barracks in France recalls Holland invasion when bed rolls arrived by sea ten days after the troops. Corp. Harry Hendersin, son of Grant Hendersin of Sparta, and his brother S. Sgt Charles Hendersin, 26, have seen overseas service. They will observe birthdays March 26 with Harry turning 24 and Charles 26.
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Everett Neuman Takes Over Skelly Station in Caledonia
Minnoe Everett Neuman announced this week he has assumed management of the Skelly oil station at the corner of Lincoln and Kingston streets in Caledonia.
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Essex villages raise victory bonuses for returning service members
More than forty Essex villages pool funds to present bonuses to local servicemen and women on their return home. The effort pools small donations to honor veterans and support active duty families in the community.
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Mexico City opens 1944 book fair with UN publications
President Avila Camacho inaugurated the 1944 book fair in Mexico City where several United Nations member nations showcased their publications.
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United Nations
Iron filings reveal flaws on magnetized plane propeller blades
Iron filings spread across a magnetized plane expose hidden defects in propeller blades. Engineers study patterns to identify cracks and stress points, guiding repairs and safety inspections.
Hear Of Son Who Is Reported Missing
Mr and Mrs Leo Fink of Lansing Iowa received notice from the war department that their son S Sgt La Verne Fink was recently reported missing in action after a raid on Mukden He was en route to his base after the operation and the letter stated that he was in the vicinity when the raid occurred
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Mukden
O'Malleys Learn Son Robert Prisoner of War
Lansing dispatch reports Mr and Mrs James O Malley learned their son Robert long listed as missing in action is now confirmed a German prisoner of war. Local family awaits further word as details unfold.
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