Two New Defense Training Courses Told By Kansas University
The University of Kansas School of Engineering outlined two new defense training courses for the second semester start February 3. The programs aim to prepare students for national defense with 25 to 30 enrollments per course, offering credits to those who complete the inspections and testing or drawing courses.
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School of Engineering
Theniversity of Kansas
F. A. Russell
Engineering
University of Kansas
U. S. Department of Education
Ordnance Department
Quartermasters Air Corps
Changes Announced in Study Group Meetings
The city PTA sponsors study group meetings on home management and child welfare led by Cecilia Ensman Waggoner of the state vocational education board. Changes adjust hours and topics with Child Guidance at Lincoln and Cordley sessions on Gift Education, New York School hosting a general meeting February 13.
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P.T.A. Council
Cecilia Ensman Waggoner
State Board of Vocational Education
Lincoln
Cordley
New York School
Woodlawn
Economic literacy and its dangers to national policy
The piece argues economic ignorance fuels demagogues and hinders sound policy. It warns rulers overestimate tax capacity, notes Rome’s decline from ignorance, and claims many believe big business prospers while owners earn little. It calls for restoring confidence and warns against hoarding gold and free money redemption limits.
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Rome
Roman
America
Retail Trade Active At Eleven Year High For Season
New York February 7 retail trade reached its highest season level in 11 years per a Dun and Bradstreet weekly survey. National dollar trade is estimated 9 to 12 percent above a year ago with regional gains of New England 5 to 8 percent and the East 7 to 18 percent.
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet, Inc
New England
East
South
Southwest
Middle West
Northwest
Pacific Coast
Senior Wins Medal At High School Assembly
Bonnie Jean Barnes was awarded a good citizenship medal by the Daughters of the American Revolution at a morning assembly. She will represent the high school in the state Good Citizenship Pilgrimage to Topeka on March 1, with a Kansas representative to be drawn for the national trip to Washington, D. C. The four qualities cited are dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.
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Bonnie Jean Barnes
Jeff Barnes
Route 3
Daughters of the American Revolution
Topeka
Kansas
Washington, D. C
B. F. Payne
Betty Washington
D. A
Toneka
Jayhawk
D.A.R
Payne
Ellis Island
Billy Joe Dill
Harry Ives
Toueka
Mary E. Clark
W. C. Summers
Betty
Washington
C. E. Friend
K. R. Camm
Martha Ravyhill
Sheep at Assembly at Liberty Memorial High
The Liberty Memorial High School assembly featured a ewe and lamb on stage. The Vocational Agriculture department organized the event with FFA officers and speakers covering dairy, beef, hog and sheep topics. The Jayhawk Corny Capers performed, and funds from a basketball game will aid a school camera purchase.
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Liberty Memorial High School
Vocational Agriculture Department
Carl Hird
Jayhawk Chanter
Future Farmers of America
Elmer Lindell
Jayhawk Corny
Franklin Bidinger
Ludwig Heine
Leslie Demeritt
Robert Bigsby
Dale Powell
Herbert Thiry
Everett Nottingam
Hird
F.F.A
Warren Flory
Clifford Houk
Kenneth Richardson
W. S. Essick
Wherry
Kent Granted Leave for Research on Nucleus Structure
Professor C. V. Kent of the University of Kansas receives a leave of absence for the second semester and summer session. He will study beta-ray spectrum and nucleus structure at the University of Michigan and expects to return next fall. His duties will be covered by staff during his absence.
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C. V. Kent
University of Kansas
University of Michigan At
Ann Arbor
James Georgie 66 to Be Interred at Oak Hill Cemetery
The Rev. G N Jackson will officiate at the funeral for James Georgie 66 died Tuesday Funeral at Ninth Street Baptist Church Saturday at 2 pm Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery Also noted Fred C Bunny Black manager Royal shoe store moving into new home at 1831 Barker Avenue residence described as four room cottage with basement
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James Georgie
G. N. Jackson
Ninth Street Baptist Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Fred C
Bunny” Black
Royal Shoe Store
Barker Avenue
Willkie Heads to Trinidad On Record Atlantic Flight
Wendell L. Willkie departs Bolama Portuguese Guinea at 11 19 a m aboard the Dixie clipper bound for Port of Spain Trinidad on the second leg of an experimental route. The 8120 mile hop is expected to take about 19 hours and marks the longest scheduled clipper flight.
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New York
Fli
Wendell L. Willkie
Europe
Bolama
Portuguese Guinea
Pan American Airways
South Atlantic
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Hopkins Leaves London After Month in England
Harry L. Hopkins, Roosevelt's personal representative, departed London for what the U S embassy called his last weekend in England. The embassy declined to confirm reports he has begun his homeward journey and did not indicate how soon he would return to the United States.
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London
Harry L. Hopkins
Roosevelt
England
United States
Hopkins
Lonon
Train Service Curtailed Across Bulgaria Frontiers
Sofia Bulgaria Feb 7 A new curtailment of Bulgarian passenger train service effective tomorrow reduces routes to Romania and toward the Greek Yugoslav and Turkish frontiers by 30 percent. A semi official explanation says the cut allows transport of new Bulgarian troops this week to replace others on duty and will be temporary.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Rumania
Lindbergh Urged to Seek Congress by Senator Nye
Washington reports that Senator Nye suggests Charles A. Lindbergh run for Congress after testing his wit and stance on the British aid bill. Lindbergh declined to comment when asked about pursuing a Senate or House seat.
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Washington
Charles A. Lindbergh
Nye
R-N.d
Congress
Lindbergh
Senate
House
U S May Produce British Tornado Fighters in America
Washington reports that Britain may authorize U S production of the Hawker Tornado, a fast 425 mph fighter with heavy armament. If agreed, factories would serve RAF and U S services, though any plan would be long range and not help Britain this spring.
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Washington
Britain
Royal Air Force
United States Army and Navy Air Services
United States
United States Army Air Corps
Navy
Bureau of Aeronautics
Hitler
Five player trade shakes Kansas City Newark farm links
Kansas City and Newark completed a five player trade within the Yankee farm system. Bill Matheson and Al Moran moved to the Eastern Bears in exchange for Tom Ananicz, Harry Bassin, and John Kreevich, with Kreevich brother of Mike of the Chicago White Sox.
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Kansas City
Newark
New York
Yankee
International League
Bill Matheson
al Moran
Eastern Bears
Tom Ananicz
Norfolk
Harry Bassin
Oklahoma City
John Kreevich
Mike
Chicaro White Sox
Kansas Adds Marquette To 1941 Football Schedule
Kansas completes its 1941 football slate with a Milwaukee game against Marquette coached by Tom Stidham. Athletic Director Gwinn Henry announced after a signed contract. Marquette, led by Paddy Driscoll last season, beat Michigan State 7 6 and Iowa State 4 25.
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Kansas
Marquette
Tom Stidham
Oklahoma
Milwaukee
Gwinn Henry
Golden Avalanche
Paddy Driscoll
Marquettes
Michigan State
Iowa State
KOU
Temple
Philadelphia
Washington US
Wawrenca
Nebraska
Lincoln
Mibwaukee
Town State
Lawrence
Norman
West Virginia
Morgantown
Kansas State
Missouri
Vaccine Trial At Watkins Memorial Hospital
Watkins Memorial Hospital collects data on a new influenza vaccine from Rockefeller Institute. 850 vaccinated University of Kansas faculty and students are compared with an equal number who declined the shot, including dorm residents and family groups. Cards are sent to all participants to assess efficacy.
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Watkins Memorial Hospital
Rockefeller Institute
University of Kansas
Deane W. Malott
Higher Average Pass Physical Test For Army Admittance
Topeka Kansas February 7 UPI Adj Gen Milton R McLean state selective service director said today one out of ten drafted Kansas youths had been rejected by the army for physical ailments during the first three days of February induction The average based on 183 men from 10 northern counties inducted at Omaha beginning last month On the first call in November one out of five men was rejected One out of eight returned home in the January quota The February quota of 2884 men will be inducted at Fort Leavenworth beginning February 10 and at Wichita beginning February 15
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Topeka
UPI
Adj
Milton R. McLean
State Selective Service
Kansas
Army
Omaha
Fort Leavenworth
Wichita
Vinland News Highlights Local Events and Personal Notices
Barrett Andrews of Pierceville visited relatives Monday night and Tuesday. Vinland Farm Bureau attended a Lawrence nutrition meeting. The Belleview club at Vinland High filled enrollment cards with Mrs Schellenberg leading again. Mrs Liggett’s aunt died in Topeka. Dorothy Nichols visiting from Osawatomie. Basil Covey welcomed a daughter Donna Mae born February 2. Wolf drive postponed due to weather. Local Workers class meets at the church. Vinland basketball town team posted one win and one loss against Lawrence. Upcoming home games scheduled for February 10 17 24 with Overbrook. Murray Lawson of the U S Navy visiting friends.
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Barrett Andrews
Pierceville
Frank Horrell
Charles Hubbard
Vinland Farm Bureau
Lawrence
Belleview Club
Schellenberg
Jake Reusch
Basil Covey
Donna Mae
The
Grange
Perry McPheeters
Phy Nichols
Dale
Clyde Nichols
Vinland
Gardner
Overbrook
Murray Lawson
U. S. Navy
Arthur Brock to Sing at St Luke A M E Sunday Service
Arthur A Brock, native Kansan and KU student, will be guest soloist Sunday at 11 am during the St Luke A M E church service. He sings tenor, appears on WIBW radio, and is second tenor with the KU Serenaders under Georgia Marshall. Previous guest Rudolph Rhodes performed last Sunday.
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St. Luke A.M.E
Arthur A. Brock
Brock
Ada Brock
Topeka
WIBW
Festival
K. U
Meribah Moore
School of Fine Arts
Georgia Marshall
St. Luke A.M.E. Church
Rudolph Rhodes
Rhodes
Elijah
Cemeteries Corporation Charter Forfeited Reported
I F Eberhart attended a Kansas City hearing where Federal Judge Hopkins ruled Cemeteries of America Inc solvent yet Chicago reports Illinois charter forfeiture for non payment of taxes. A confirmation wire hadn't arrived and another meeting is planned Tuesday for shareholders and lot owners to vote on matters.
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I. F. Eberhart
Cemeteries of America, Inc
Kansas City
R. J. Hopkins
Chicago
Illinois
Lawrence Chamber pays 60 percent of guardsmen scrip
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce settled 60 percent of more than 4000 dollars in scrip issued to national guardsmen before camp. Lawrence will hold a primary election March 4 as the only second class city in the state. A Journal-World error changed a million dollars. Cherstenberger reports Kaw Valley National Farm Loan loans total 389 worth 1,171,170 dollars are serviced.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Journal-World
Cherstenberger
Kaw Valley National Farm Loan Association
Kansas City Meeting Attracts Electrical Engineers Group
Members of the University of Kansas organization of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers plan to attend the Kansas City section meeting on February 11. Frederick C. Holtz of Sangamo Electric will speak after the 6:30 dinner at the University of Kansas City. Royal W. Sorensen of Caltech and H. H. Henline from New York plan to attend.
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University of Kansas Organization
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Kansas City
Frederick C. Holtz
Sangamo Electric Company
Springfield
Ill
University of Kansas City
Royal W. Sorensen
A.le.e
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena
H. H. Henline
New York City
Army training center sets May 25 completion date
Fort Leonard Wood Missouri February 7 The army's seventh corps area training center will finish on May 25 according to Major Frank Reed Jr quartermaster official remarks.
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Fort Leonard Wood
Army
Seventh Corps Area Training Center
Frank Reed, Jr
Constelleling
Tony
Ad-Taker Promises Quick Results for Readers and Sellers
The Journal-World classified page touts Ad-Taker as a fast route for readers and advertisers to reach their markets. It emphasizes ease of use, broad reach, and quick posting and response times for local buyers.
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Journal-World
Lincoln School 25th Anniversary Program Planned
Lincoln school will observe its 25th anniversary with a Friday evening program on February 14 at 8 o clock in the school auditorium. Everyone is invited to attend an informal event for adults and children. Former students are urged to come and see the progress over 25 years.
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Lincoln School
Market News Chicago Potato Market and Kansas City Eggs and Poultry
Market notes from Chicago report potato arrivals and prices by variety with U S No 1 values and shipments. Kansas City provide egg butter poultry and grain prices including hens broilers turkeys and hogs with current rates and receipts.
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Chicago
Ap-Usda
U. S
Idaho
Nebraska Bliss
Kansas City
Springs
Government Bonds Close Gleaned From New York Market
The New York stock exchange recorded bond prices today with Treasury 54-44 at 112.23 and Treasury 444s at 119.28 while Treasury 3s stood at 110.26. The edition also lists various company stocks including Am Chem & Dye, Am Smelt & R, Am Tel & Tel, Arch T& SF, Beth Steel, Cerro de Pasco N, and Chrysler Corp with minor changes.
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New York
U. S
New York Stock Exchange
Treasury
al Chem & Dye
Yan. Yo
Smelt & R
Tel & Tel
Arch T& SF
Beth Steel
Uy Cerro de Pasco
N + Chrysler Corp
Wall Street Slides Amid Light Volume On Feb 7
The Day In Wall Street reports a weak market with about 350000 shares trading, rare amid five months of slow activity. Many stocks closed with losses or small gains as traders awaited a potential technical rally and weighed labor and tax concerns against neutral war and congressional news. Major movers included General Motors Chrysler Bath Iron Works while U S Rubber Sears Westinghouse and others lagged. Roosevelt remarks about possible big public works projects provided late support. Cotton held steady to off 15 cents.
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Wall Street
New York
General Motors
Chrysler
Bath Iron Works
U. S. Rubber
Sears, Roebuck
Western Union
Westinghouse
Standard Uid
N. J
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
American Telephone
Montgomery Ward
International Harvester
Douglas Aircraft
United Aircraft
American Smelting
Santa Fe
Great Northern
Owens- Hlinda
Roosevelt
Congress
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