Westward population shift alters 1940 House apportionment
Census Bureau reports following the 1940 census that California gains three seats in the House while ten states lose one seat each. New York remains the largest with 45 members, while Kansas drops from seven to six reps and some southern states gain. The plan would affect the 78th Congress beginning January 3, 1943.
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United States
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Florida
Michigan
New Mexico
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Indiana
Iowa
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Nebraska
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
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Congress
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Rumor Mill Stirring Over Nebraska Coach Change
Eddie Briez notes a rumor that if Army dumps Coach Bill Wood, Maj. Biff Jones could take over at Nebraska and Line Coach Link Lyman might move up. Marble reports eight weeks of football prognostications with 80 percent accuracy amid buzz of possible trades and bowl chatter.
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Army
Bill Wood
Biff’ Jones
Link Lyman
Nebraska
la Marble
Reds
Eddie Miller
The
Bees
Milwaukee
Fritz Crisler Scouting Duke or Pitt This Saturday
The college grid scene buzzes as Crisler scouts Duke or Pitt on Saturday amid the football season’s waning. Auburn and Boston College seek a third Bean Town meeting next year while Colona, Kentucky Bay Derby whirlwinds swirl in next year’s chatter. Paul Newell of Kearney State, a 200 pounder, is praised for solid country tackling.
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Duke
Pitt
Auburn
Boston College
Beantown
Colonela
Kentucky Bay
Chicago
Paul Newell
Kearney State
Louis Burman Merits Fight Cred, Edison Era Echoes
Jimmy Wood notes Burman is tough and game though not a great heavyweight. The Columbia Junior Chamber of Commerce seeks Tom Harmon for the state all star high school game on December 13. Marty Burke promotes a top New Orleans nightclub. Cincinnati opens next year’s National League season sold out. Carmen Cook weighs a match making role in Cleveland. Metarie Louisiana clarifies Mel Ott’s $20,000 home is in Metarie not New Orleans, a key local detail.
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Mel. Ott
New Orleans
Metaire
Bees face tough odds as Adams backs team with big cash
President Charles Adams has invested $635,000 in the Boston Bees property and refuses to cut prices, despite bids around 200 thousand. The roster includes Eddie Miller Carvell Rowell and Chet Ross, signaling continued strong backing and high expectations.
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Charles Adams
Eddie Miller
Carvell Rowell
Chet Ross
Attendance Up Despite Weather Hit In 1940 College Games
Intercollegiate football shows a 2 percent national attendance gain for 1940 with only big losers like Army Yale Kansas Tulane Texas Christian and UCLA dropping. Ohio State tops in the Midwest with 301931 spectators, while Pennsylvania posts 407135 for seven home games. Fred Thomson at Arkansas is reported to be under serious consideration for a head coaching job.
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Army
Yale
Kansas
Tulane
Texas Christian
U.C.L.A
Associated Press
United States
Middle West
Ohio State
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Fred Thomson
University of Arkansas
Attendance Drop in Big Six Grid Sees 33 000 Fall
Kansas City reports a 33 000 decline in 1940 Big Six football attendance from 1939. Total drop to 514 406 after two more home games per team. only Oklahoma and Nebraska showed increases. 1940 and 1939 home-game figures by school listed in brackets.
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Oklahoma
Nebraska
Tulsa Coach Benefiel Not Rehired for 1941
The Tribune reports Chet Benefiel, head football coach at the University of Tulsa and Missouri Valley Conference champion, would not be rehired for 1941. The item notes Benefiel’s departure as part of a coaching shakeup in Tulsa Oklahoma.
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University of Tulsa
Trains Collide Killing Scores in Spain Crash
Between Madrid and Barcelona two express trains collided at Velilla de Ebro station. Forty to fifty feared dead and at least eighty injured as a Barcelona to Madrid express struck a waiting train. Rescue efforts continued amid wreckage and reports blamed a fault. Perfumed candles shown as unusual Christmas gifts appear in a separate note.
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West
Rifle and Pistol Club Selects Topeka Match Team
The Douglas County Rifle and Pistol Club held a weekly shoot to determine high score averages for the team that will face Topeka in an Eastern Kansas league match. Members are asked to join a trip to Topeka next Monday evening, December 9, leaving Lawrence at 6:30 from the Goodrich Tire store.
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Topeka
Goodrich Tire
Lawrence
Stationery as a Christmas Gift Idea
The article suggests stationery gifts for Christmas including paper and envelopes in decorative gift boxes. Monogramming or printing names and addresses is available, with patriotic paper featuring small flags or "God Bless America." Hasty notes with gummed edges are highlighted as practical.
Jones declines West Point link with Huskers praise
Lincoln Nebraska athletic director and head football coach Major L. M. Jones says he is happy at Nebraska and cannot understand eastern talk linking him to succeeding Coach Bill Wood at West Point. He adds the Cornhusker song applies 100 percent to his current post.
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Sport Togs for Men in Lawrence Stores This Season
Christmas gift seekers can find athletic wear for men in Lawrence shops. Coats range from finger tip to knee length in wool corduroy or gabardine with reversible and shower proof options. Lightweight windbreakers, corduroy slacks, sweaters, vests, sport shirts, colorful socks, and knockabout hats complete the active man’s wardrobe assortment.
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Lawrence
Fall Leaf Socials and Funeral in Lawrence Area
Mrs. Hanna Pfleger visited various families in Eudora and Lawrence while others hosted dinners and attended church events. A funeral for Mrs. Sophia Seele took place at Rumsey in Lawrence with burial at Reno cemetery. Multiple residents joined social gatherings including Happy Hour at Mrs. Torned’s home and a school program at the Catholic school in Eudora.
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James McCabrin
Eudora
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Nelson Freeman
Albert Steinbring
Norma Jean
Lawrence
Otto Witt
Arlene
William Heetz
Lewis Kirkman
Fred Reetz
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Melba
Seele
Sophia Seele
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Reno
Hartman
William Reetz
Happy Hour Club
Carl Torned
Louie Milletette
Charles Vitt
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William
Reetz
St Paul's Evangelical Church
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Gusta Ziesenis
Emma’ Schleifer
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