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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1950
Page
10
An unclear report discusses a Metropolis exhibit in New York featuring sculptured portraits claimed to depict various Roman emperors and figures. The piece notes debate over identity, origins, and cataloging of statues and busts, with references to Omar, Aurelius, and possible Grecian influences.
The article notes that the cheetah, a relative of the Jeopard, is believed to be the fastest animal for short sprints. It mentions hunting uses and references various items and names in a fragmented report.
Placings yesterday at Paola for the East Central district dairy show highlighted a contest to select the state queen at Stockton on May 3. Yvonne Robb, daughter of Ronald and Mrs Robb, Route Five, was chosen to represent the district while Ronald Robb took second in senior judging. Dr W Wempe tied for a prize in the wet ball guessing. Cattle show results list Robb among top owners with calves first prize and other placements noted.
Frank White will present a senior recital at Kansas University this afternoon. He will perform works by Mazart and Schumann after earlier appearances in Detroit and St Louis.
America's top ranking Scout Raymond Cobb, 24, of West Palm Beach, Florida, is shown displaying merit badges including 110 of possible Wil swords. Cobb holds Air Scout Ace, Explorer Scout Ranger, Quartermaster roles and serves as Scoutmaster for I troop as he nears skiing merit to earn higher rank.
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