Arts and crafts around the world at the fair
Charles Toberen, a University of Kansas senior from New York City, writes on foreign arts and crafts at the World’s Fair. He notes strong exhibits from Czecho-Slovakia, Japan, Russia, Belgium, France, Italy, Poland, Britain, Sweden and more, with emphasis on binding, pottery, metalwork, mosaics, textiles, and propaganda displays.
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Charles Toberen
School of ‘Fine Arts
University of Kansas
New York City
Rosemary Ketcham
Toberen
Hitler
Japan
U.S.S.R
Moscow
Iraq
Lithuania
Romania
Norway
Greece
Belgium
Visits chalk deposits in western Kansas by state geologist
Dr. K. K. Landes of the Kansas Geological Survey toured chalk deposits in Smith Osborne Rooks and Ellis counties with a consulting engineer who represents a major chalk products marketer. He notes large western Kansas chalk deposits yet no commercial production and expects the engineer to push utilization with clients.
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Kansas Geological Survey
Smith
Osborne
Rooks
Ellis
Geological Survey
University of Kansas
Landes
United States
Smoky Hill Valley
Kansas
May Narrow Breach in Democratic Ranks for 1940 Session
Washington reports seasoned Democratic leaders predict re election pressures in 1940 will narrow party splits. A Democratic Republican coalition blocked much administration agenda last year and may face tougher opposition next year. Many incumbents oppose Roosevelt and will seek reelection with vigorous Republican challenge. cooperation between factions could shrink the next session to a brief, constrained program.
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UPI
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Roosevelt
Democratic bickering may flare before 1940 campaign
The article notes Democratic legislators shifting from policy talk to party attacks since adjournment. Middle-of-the-road leaders hope presidential proximity will curb intra party clashes after 1940, but expect any effort to quiet dissension to require Roosevelt’s assent. If Roosevelt criticizes former foes, critics will likely strike back in Congress.
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Roosevelt
Congressional Sounding Board
Commerce Dept Reports 1939 Oil Imports Rise
The Commerce Department reports a nearly 15 percent rise in crude petroleum and refined oil imports in the first six months of 1939. Total imports reach about 80,097,000 barrels with crude petroleum up to 16,288,000 barrels, driven by foreign crude purchases. Immediate consumption entries rise 2,418,000 barrels due to heavier shipments from Venezuela and Colombia. Gasoline imports remained negligible.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Venezuela
Colombia
RELIGIOUS LEADER Answer to Previous Puzzle
Found of Christian Science and many clues point to a crossword style on a religious figure. Across clues include founder and terms like scepter arched and Eucharist cup, while vertical hints pull in fervor and Bible references. The puzzle seems to center on a prominent church founder and related terms.
Beet Workers Exempt From Wage Hour Provisions
Washington reports that sugar beet refining employees in the western states are exempt from the wage hour act's hour provisions according to Administrator Elmer F Andrews. Senator Thomas said officials would announce the ruling early next week, affecting thousands of workers across California Colorado Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Michigan Minnesota Montana.
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West
Elmer F Andrews
Senator Thomas
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Thomas
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Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
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Regional cites listed for western states
The text names multiple U S states including Nebraska Ohio Oregon South Dakota Utah Washington Wyoming and Wisconsin, indicating a regional geographic reference likely for a list or discussion of western states.
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Tana
Nebraska
Ohio
Oregon
South Dakota
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Wisconsin
Marriage License Question Leads to Unusual Answer
In Reno on August 19 an African American couple sought a marriage license. The clerk asked if the groom was deceased or divorced, and the bride replied I deceased him, prompting a noted moment in local records.
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Reno
UPA
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