Stock Dealings Probed By Government
The government investigates manipulation of stock prices through publicity campaigns funded by publicly owned corporations as part of the SEC inquiry into the securities industry. SEC staff also interview lenders in New York about money lenders financing stock transactions and possible exemptions from Federal Reserve credit limits.
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Washington
Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
New York
Federal Reserve Board
Business Placement Bureau Aids KU Students In Job Search
The University of Kansas offers a free Business Placement Bureau in Summerfield Hall directed by Dana W. Stevens. It arranges interviews between firms and graduates, serves alumni, maintains interview rooms and a reading room with company reports, and provides job-search literature and field-specific materials.
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Kansas University
Summerfield Hall
Dana W. Stevens
Stevens
Business Placement Bureau
Romney Seen as New Willkie Style for GOP bid
Washington AP reports GOP leaders compare George W. Romney to Wendell Willkie with a Michigan governorship path as a stepping stone. Senators Scott Keating Miller hail Romney’s favorable impression and potential 1964 presidential bid if he wins Michigan governor. Romney meets Michigan Republican lawmakers and outlines basic convictions.
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Washington
George W. Romney
Wendell Willkie
Romney
Michigan
American Motors
Willkie
GOP
Sen
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
National Republican
Scott
Kenneth B. Keating
New York
Congress
Keating
Jack Miller
Lowa
Miller
Michigan Republican House
Missourian Sets Twist World Record in 21 Hour Stunt
Bob Current, a 19 year old Springfield State student from Nevada Missouri, twisted for 21 hours and one minute at the Kappa Alpha fraternity house to claim a new world record for a continuous twist. He surpassed Michael Stone of Wentworth Military Academy by four hours and said he is tired and ready for bed.
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Springfield
Bob Current
Current
Springfield State
Nevada
Kappa Alpha
Michael Stone
Wentworth Military Academy
Lexington
Blanks Available For College Draft Testing
Kansas colleges and junior colleges will host the selective service college qualification test on April 17. Administered by Maj. Gen. Joe Nickell, the test aids local boards in judging aptitude for undergraduate and graduate study. Eligible applicants must be enrolled full time pursuing a degree.
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Selective Service Boards
Kansas
Joe Nickell
Kansas University
Kansas State University
Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia
Fort Hays
Kansas State College
Kansas State College of Pittsburg
Wichita University
Kansas Wesleyan University
McPherson College
Ottawa University
Dodge City
Hutchinson
Independence
Kansas City
Gen. Nickell
Des Moines Doctor Offers Ride in Snowstorm
A Des Moines doctor received a call from a man saying his wife needed medical care. The doctor offered to come but said the man would have to pick him up due to lack of transportation, sparking disbelief about braving the weather.
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Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines
Snow Cover Sets Record in Northeast Kansas
Snow cover lasted 54 consecutive days in northeast Kansas through January, exceeding the 1939-40 winter record. January was the second coldest in about six decades at Topeka with mean temperatures 4.3 to 7.6 degrees below normal as cold extremes and substantial snowfall were reported statewide.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Ellsworth
Ashland
Wichita
Leavenworth
Oberlin
Paola
East Central
Northeast
Oklahoma Vocation Program Labors in Five Counties
Government approves a vocational training program across Ottawa Adair Cherokee Hughes and Le Flore counties centered at North eastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami. The plan trains 179 unemployed or under employed people in farm mechanics office clerk stenography welding and machine tool operation with funds 77 328 for trainee allowances and 44 025 for instruction facilities and equipment.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Oklahoma A&m College
Miami
Ottawa
Adair
Cherokee
Hughes
le Flore
Labor Department
Welfare Department
Oklahoma Counties to Receive Redevelopment Aid Expansion
Department officials said additional counties may join the 30 already designated for redevelopment aid. Farm mechanics courses will be offered in five counties while most instruction remains in Miami Oklahoma for now. Members of Congress were advised of the plan.
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Bor
Oklahoma
Miami
Congress
Secret Kansas federal judges named in return from world tour
Washington reports two Kansas federal district judges have been chosen but their names will not be released for about three weeks. Rumors point to Wesley Brown of Hutchinson and George Templar of Arkansas City as nominees, with Frank Theis out of consideration and Sen. Eastland likely to block any nomination for him. Robert Kennedy plans to delay announcement until his travels end.
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Washington
Kansas
U. S
Kennedy
Washington Press Corps
Know
Wesley Brown
Hutchinson
James Eastland
D-Miss
Senate Judiciary Committee
Andrew F. Schoeppel
Theis
Schoeppel
Skubitz Plans Run for Congress in Kansas
Washington AP reports Joe Skubitz of Crawford County plans to run as a Republican for the House seat in Kansas 3rd District held by Rep. Walter L. McVey. Skubitz previously served as executive aide to Sen. Clyde L. Reed and as administrative aide to Sen. Andrew F. Schoeppel.
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Washington
Joe Skubitz
Kansas
Walter L. McVey
McVey
Skubitz
Crawford County
Clyde L. Reed
Reed
Andrew F. Schoeppel
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