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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1941
Page
3
July brought record coolness and heavy rainfall in Kansas with average statewide moisture at 3.65 inches. Western counties in the dust bowl area recorded their wettest month in 26 years, while eastern regions received about half the rainfall. D Flora of Topeka, a federal meteorologist, notes the statewide figure.
The University of Kansas outlines new curricula for the fall term including an art and design focus and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. The plan expands the speech department remedial work and introduces a four year major in aero-geological engineering with expanded writing labs and preparatory coursework.
The school of education adds a war economy course and a commercial teacher training track with optional secretarial study. Two new buildings, a mineral industries center and a military science facility, plus an engineering research lab and men’s dormitory are planned, funded by state appropriations and a donor gift. The Civil Service Commission seeks Border Patrolmen at 2000 dollars annually with eight percent retirement deduction, registering districts covering Southwest A and B, with applications due by September 1, 1941.
Fragmentary report notes various names and places in a local section. Mentions Danielle Abel Wes Coer Teer and Latrente Mroent Mire Mer with guests from Cleveland and Bremen. Additional snippets reference dates, guests, and events with scattered affiliations.
The text lists August activities with Abdel at the Womens Union meeting and numerous small social calls. It names residents visiting, hosting, and dining in Lawrence and nearby towns, plus a note that hundreds of jobs are listed through the classified page and to phone 22 for ads.
Swallow Aircraft Co announces openings for white American men 18 or older in a government approved mechanic school program. Applicants must be physically fit and able to self finance a short training period. Interviews arranged by W. S. Shively at the Lincoln Hotel Lawrence Kansas on Aug 15 and 16.
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