Bruno Mussolini Dies in Plane Crash Near Pisa
Captain Bruno Mussolini 28 son of Benito Mussolini died testing an experimental plane near Pisa. He had fought in multiple wars, led long range bomber detachment, and was a noted boxing official. The tragedy drew condolences from Pope Pius, King Vittorio Emanuele, and Queen Elena.
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Research Project to Study Rare Gases in Kansas Gas
The University of Kansas graduate research committee approved a project to detect helium and other rare gases in western Kansas oil-wield gas. Lester Corliss of New York City was awarded a fellowship to conduct the study under Dr. R Q Brewster. Helium’s importance as a defense product has earned support from Kansas industrial development officials.
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No German courses offered in Kansas City schools
For the first time since the World War German courses will not be offered in Kansas City schools. Ten students who started the language last year will be enrolled in a special outside class. School authorities cited lack of interest prompting the decision.
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Advanced Training for Naval Reserve Ensign Candidate
Robert Eugene Pine son of Mr and Mrs Albert R Pine of 765 North Fifth Street completes preliminary instruction at Fairfax airport Kansas City Kansas and will go to a navy advanced training center for final indoctrination If successful he will be commissioned as ensign in the United States Naval Reserve and ordered to active duty He is a University of Kansas mechanical engineering graduate this spring and Liberty Memorial High School 1987 alum.
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Amish Plan a Move to Paraguay Prompted by Photo Refusal
In Lancaster Pennsylvania a young Mennonite named David Newswanger was chosen to scout Paraguay as the plain people consider migrating for frontier land free from crop limits military service objections and consolidated schools. The trip was prompted by Newswanger’s refusal to be photographed for a passport.
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Mennonites Face Passport Rule Clash in Washington
Newswanger and John W. Martin met officials to discuss church rules barring photography for their passport photos. A substitution with fingerprints was rejected. If Newswanger cannot obtain a US passport, he might travel on a Paraguayan passport without a photo, losing US protection. Migration from Pennsylvania Dutch country continues with Amish already moving to Maryland amid school regulation tensions and Mennonite schooling concerns.
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Rural schools face consolidation and object to draft camps
The article notes continued consolidation of one room schools and local opposition to sending youths to conscientious objector camps. Officials report traffic resuming by 11 am after a delay. Kansas Geological Survey data show 1940 crushed stone output at 2,774,030 tons valued at 3.56 million and dimension stone at 106,900 tons valued at 115 thousand, with shifts from 1939.
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Fast mail train derails outside Raton no injuries reported
A derailment of an 11 car fast mail express near Hebron ten miles south of Raton halted Santa Fe line traffic today. No injuries were reported as officials investigated the derailment and the cause remained under study.
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