Army calls reserve officers for nine states
The army plans to report reserves on September 22 and 24, selecting medical, dental, and veterinary officers from the Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota, the Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming regions. About 1,411 lieutenants and 133 medical officers are included in the call.
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Mexico
Fifth Army
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Missouri
Minnesota
North Dakota
Dakota
Nebraska
Raresrado
Wyoming
Army
E Army
Reserve Medical and Dental Afra
Corp Bose
Sbre Army
Mgme
Troi Mg
Moerdival
Nhe
KU Law Summer Session Exams Close Term at KU
Examination for Laws schools at Kansas University marked the end of the term with most exams counted today while some extend to tomorrow. Classes in other schools were adjourned and students left campus. the law college continues two five week sessions within the eight week term.
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Kh. U
Studer
Law Co
E UL
Plane crash in Texas injures two Kansans
Amarillo August 11 two persons suffered injuries in a private plane crash during takeoff. Flora Flores 42 Amarillo was cut on the head while Genie Harpers 21 Kansas and Albert Carriger Tulsa Oklahoma were unharmed. Officials reported the crash clipped a fence but no other details were given.
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Amarillo
Texas
Flora Llores
Genie
Fragmentary obituary and injuries reported at Memorial Hospital
A broken OCR fragment notes Mae Hoffman and others at Memorial Hospital. It mentions Alfred Brewin and Gregory Withrow, and a person named Mrs Dean W. The text references a cut near the eye from a fall against a dresser and mentions dates and locations in incomplete form.
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Gregory Withrow
Dean
Lawrence police court notes curb overparking fines
In Lawrence today thirty four overparking tickets were paid in police court and one restricted zone ticket for two dollars. National draft headquarters had announced deferments for college men with good grades, sparking many calls to the KU registrar James K. Hitt from across the state. Hitt stated he knew only what papers reported and offered other guidance as available. The policy aims to defer those in the upper 80 percent of their first year class to allow continued studies.
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National Draft Headquarters
K. U
James K. Hitt
Hitt
Local Guardsmen Head to Camp Rotation Plan
Local guardsmen will attend camp under a rotation system. The unit will travel by train this year, unlike the truck convoy the previous year. Training focuses on range firing, weapon handling, and tactical problems under the captain’s supervision. Paymaster will arrive Friday, August 2.
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Mpane Ho
Kansas National Guard Enlistment Opens for Ages 15 to 60
The Kansas national guard now accepts enlistments of men aged 15 to 60 with draft deferment while remaining in the guard. Captain Maurice Knott of Company H in Lawrence notes required attendance of at least 80 percent at regular drills and two-hour Tuesday sessions at the Community Building. The annual two-week field camp is coordinated by the local company, with enlistments having been closed for over a year before the recent national headquarters directive.
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Kansas National
Maurice Knott
Company H
Lawrence
Kansas National Guard
Community Building Company
Ineal Company
National Board
Tiny Prayer Box Story From Santa Monica Incomplete
Fragmentary OCR describes a man in Santa Monica who printed the Lord's Prayer in tiny letters and kept a tin box as a keepsake. The tale mentions Beri Jacoby, a fort city setting, and a Michigan connection but the text is heavily garbled and ends mid-sentence.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Beri Jacoby
Jacahy
Michigan
Marriage Licenses Registered Amid Court Proceedings
William Fin and Julia Lee of York, amid court proceedings, appear in the latest marriage license roundup. Other entries note similar filings and related official actions as recorded in the county clerk's notices.
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Batt
Vernon
Willian Fin
Julia
Lee Igh
Best Spot for Piano and Living Room Arrangement
Advice from C Archer on placing pianos in homes including upright and grand models. Discusses decor harmony with wall colors, wall space, and room layout to minimize visual impact. Recommends low furniture nearby, wall alignment, lighting, and surrounding seating to suit a piano’s presence.
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C. Archer
Manhattan
Sue
Mrs. Archer
Hedevom
Tips for Homemakers Drink and Cook in Orwen Style
Homemakers mix a few with cooudcheize and haan juige for a garden dish. Max at qineter cup of doartet and tefenthage, with quarter tet fosKlh two tevspoona. Two tAwshol duasing and Loweal put it on tuevent rusting. Glasses of sparkling water stand by as a household routine.
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Qineter
Fensehold
North College Hall to open early in 1951 luxury dorm
Goodland Kansas reports on North College Hall nearing opening in 1951 with built in wardrobes and cabinets, central Teletalk contact, multiple transport options, and lounge spaces. The piece notes lavish interior shades and elm views, followed by a rainstorm detail with 1.16 inches of rain in one night.
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7Th College Hall
Lawrence
Goodland
Kan
Kansas City
Mountain Attack Wins Vital Port in Korea War
Darkness halted airfield operations as mountain climbers turned warriors. American colonels and ground crews fought in Pohang while U S Marines took Kosong and the town held against strong resistance. Reports say North Koreans crossed the Naktong river in force, massing four or five divisions for a Taegu blow, as dawn battles raged along the front.
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Korea
Air Force
Pohang
Eighth Army
Chinju
Ingju
U. S. 35Th
The
Th Army
Reed
U. S
Sth
Kosong
Naktong
Taegu
Naktong River
Red
Wall Street slide and mixed markets on August 11 1950
In a generally lower New York market, selling focused on television and radio issues with declines up to nearly three dollars before some recovery. Auto stocks were harder hit, while air issues like Sinclair and Richfield showed strength at times. Notable downgrades included Admiral, Philco, Zenith, and U S Steel, with several others trading lower. gains appeared in Nickel Plate, Montgomery Ward, and Kennecott Copper among others. Trade volume neared 1.5 million shares for the session.
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Lawrence
Sinclair and Richfield
Admiral Corp
Emerson Radio
Philco
Radio Corp
Zenith
Motorols
General Motors
Chrysler
Studebaker
U. S. Steel
Bor~ing
United Aircraft
American Telephone
Alded Chemical
Dow Chemical
du Pont
International Paper
Union Pacific
Standard Omxn. Jo
Johns Manville
Nickel Plate
Montgomery Ward
Consolidated Natural Gas
Kennecott Copper
Pennsylvania R. R
Superior Oil
Californiia
Gypsum
Deaths and Funerals for Almer M. Potter
Almer M. Potter died at 79 this morning at 920 Alabama. He was born in Lawrence and worked at Bell Music before retirement. Member of Trinity Lutheran church Woodmen of the World and Sons of the Union Veterans. Funeral tomorrow at 2:30 at Trinity Lutheran. viewing at Funk's chapel until 1 p.m. Survived by wife Sara, stepson Howard Reedy, and brother Clarence Potter of Ellsworth.
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Almer M. Potter
Alabama
Mathew and
Elizabeth Potter
Lawrence
Bell Music Store
Trinity Lutheran Church
Woodmen of the World
Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil Wars
Eall
Sara F. Potter
Howard L. Reedy
Clarence J. Potter
Ellsworth
Services in the Park at South Park Sunday 7 PM
The Union church holds Sunday evening services at 7 o'clock in South Park. Rev John H Patton University pastor will speak on A Purpose For Living. Alfred Gallup to sing. Phyllis to provide solo. Interdenominational Youth Council in Lawrence led by Rev He Snedgr pastor of Wesley Methodist. Two union services planned for August 20 and August 27. Read the Cl
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South Park
John H. Patton
Alfred Gallup
Isolnist
Phyllis
Tavely Thvellings
Liddle
Iss Nehrbuss
Interdenominational Youth Council
Lawrene
Wesley Methodist Chores
Masden's Watch Shop Ad Notice
Local watch shop Masden's advertises fine watch and clock repairing with emphasis on savings on all repair work and contact details via phone.
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Masden’s
Watch Shop
Trucker’s load causes fatality near Hale Mo
Carrollton Mo Aug 11 CP Earl Roscow Parker a 49 year old farmer from near Hale was killed last night when struck by a truck carrying seven tons of concrete mix.
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Carrollton
Earl Roscow Parker
Near Hale
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