University of Kansas Receives Large Yearly Gifts
Chancellor Deane W. Malott announced KU has received 256423 in gifts this fiscal year, plus income from prior years totaling 365000. The gifts, from 39 donations, fund departments of ophthalmology, plastic surgery, medicine, nursing, and more, with endowment and memorial funds established across Kansas City and Lawrence. Organizations and individuals include Dr. E J Curran, Dr. E C Padgett, C B Francisco, Mrs Ethel Holmes, W Kellogg Foundation, Phillips Petroleum, Kraft not, and many estates and alumni. The list shows support for research, scholarships, libraries, and facilities such as Watkins Hall and Miller Hall.
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University of Kansas
Deane W. Malott
Malott
University Endowment Association
Kansas City
E. J. Curran
E.C. Padgett
Birs
Logan Clendenning
History’of Medicine
A. Morris Ginsberg
School of
Nrts
C. B. Francisco
Ethel G. Holmes
Kan- Bag City
Thomas W. Cloney
Sedalia
Department of Medicine
Nursa
O. L. Cox
Tola
Cox
Oscar Longnecker
Kansage City
Longnecker
Lawrence
Elizabeth M. Watkins
Watkins Hall
Gence
Tun
Miller Hall
Watkins Hospital
W. K. Kellogg Foundations
Battle Creek
Mich
Kansas Industrial Development Commission
Phillips Petroleum Company
Stanolind Oil Company
Cities Service Oil Company
American Foundation For Pharmaceutical Education
Sunflower Ordnance Works
W. J. Baumgartner
Geona Baumgartner
Elias
Olga Leisg Baumgartner
Arthur
Berger
Dallas
J. R. Battenfeld
John Battenfeld
Rose Morgan
Eachol Garhle
Liza K. Morgan
Ella O'Dea
Coordinator of
Inter-American Affairs
Ganesk
Karl F.baldwin
R.O.T.C
MacArthur
Australia
Forest City Manufacturing Company
St. Louis
Richard M. Todd
Museum of Vertebrate Paleontology
W. A. VerWieba
Wichita
Geological Survey
National Refining Company of
The
Carter Company of
Ulsa
Lester FL Phillis
Canton
Natural History Museum
Solon. E Summerfield
New York City
Summerfield
E. E. Slosson
Edwin E. Slosson
Olin Templin
Templin
Flower Fund
HP. Cady
Cady
Roy Cross
Jets
Gaanceline Lindsey
Lindley
Rosemary Ketcham
Irving Hill
Potter Lake
Ralph Ellis
Berkeley
Cal
Museum of Natural History
Topeka Couple Married at Douglas County Court House
Topeka couple Dean Petrie and Mabel Petrie of Topeka secured a marriage license yesterday at the Douglas County Court House and were united in marriage by Probate Judge J. B Wilson.
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Topeka
Dean Petrie
Mabel Petrie
Douglas County Court House
J. B, Wilson
Leaves From A War Correspondent Notebook
American troops in Normandy express belief the war in Europe may end this year with several veterans predicting victory by Thanksgiving or Christmas Others anticipate major battles ahead noting upgraded Allied airpower improved ground forces and dwindling German morale with prisoners hinting at quicker end to hostilities and a desire to end the war by Berlin.
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Normandy
Europe
France
Sicily
Cherbourg
America
Pal
Hitler
Lawrence B. Kane
Grégston
Mike Watson
Leesville
Berlin
M.P
Willie F. Anselt
San Antonio
Tex
Goebbels
Lawrence Heyl, Jr
Princeton
N. J
Eisenhower
Jim Spilker
Fayetteville
Treasurer Reports 93.8 Percent of 1943 Taxes
Ray Flory acting county treasurer reports that by June 30, 1944 his office had collected 93.8 percent of the 1943 real and personal property taxes. This compares to 93.43 percent at the same date last year. The total tax levy for 1943 was 851,196.42 and the amount collected by June 30 was 798,394.45.
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Ray Flory
Cabbage Prices Hiked Under New Summer Ceilings
The Office of Price Administration announced revised cabbage price ceilings effective July 10 through September. Retail prices rise across regions with top stores in the southeast at about 5.6 cents per pound, 5.2 cents in the south central and western states, and 4.8 cents elsewhere. Wholesale receiving points in Pontitone 2 areas including gas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas set at 3 cents per pound. A Topeka conference is planned.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Oklahoma
Missouri
Arkansas
Topeka
Reed to Confer on Highway Bill in Kansas Visit
Senator Clyde M. Reed of Kansas plans talks with Governor Schoeppel and Roy Bailey at Topeka on July 19 about the highway authorization bill. He will also meet flood control group in Ottawa on July 14 and Iola on July 21, with a session on the Walnut River Valley project at Winfield or El Dorado during the Kansas trip.
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Washington
Clyde M. Reed
R.-Kan
Schoeppel
Kansas
Roy Bailey
Salina
Kan
Topeka
House Rules Committee
Ottawa
Iola
Neode- Sha
Walnut River Valley
Winfield
el Dorado
Early Wheat Strong, Rust Damages Kansas Crop
Kansas yields have exceeded earlier expectations despite the black stem rust affecting wheat. The weekly crop report notes adequate labor and machinery for harvest, but box car shortages and limited storage forced some grain to be piled on the ground in southwestern and south central counties.
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Topeka
Kansas
Marriage Licenses Issued at Douglas County Court House
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the Douglas County Court House to couples S Dyer and Florebelle L May both of Topeka Kenneth E Wedertz Burlington Ia and Lois Elaine Stewart Denver Colo Ad display line urged for ad taker to avoid lost rent.
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Douglas County Court House
S. Dyer
Florebelle L. May
Topeka
Enneth E. Wedertz
Burlington
Lois Elaine Stewart
Denver
Colo
1500 Meter Miser
A brief notice notes frigid air service units require less than eight hours of maintenance per month. The item emphasizes efficient operation and reduced service time for the 1500 meter miser system.
Fantastical Ghost Gun Scheme Reported by State Bulletin
Washington reports a "sheer fantasy" scheme by American traders to sell imaginary guns and ammunition to allied nations. The State Bulletin cites Ludlow describing promoters who promise commissions, with no actual sales or named individuals, amid efforts by state and justice departments to halt the activity.
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Washington
State Department
Department of State Bulletin
James M. Ludlow
Department
Ludlow
State
Justice Departments
Pele
Europe
War Department
Britain
Dunkerque
Erica
Promoters Outline Plans Amid War Time Turmoil
Fragmentary OCR text describes promoters in a wartime setting proposing measures including foreign supply missions. The wording is garbled, mentioning bayonets and slings, 1,000 ace of cart, and delivery visage, outlining a tense scene of mobilization and negotiations.
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Ludlow
Penetrating Fungicide Promises Deep Germ Kill
Advert reads a strong alcohol based fungicide that penetrates deeply to kill germs on feet. It claims full strength for itchy sweaty or amely feet and promotes quick relief. Sold at Locally at Corner Drug Store.
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K.U
Endowment Association
Hal Boyle
Reed
Hanna
Allied Nations
Ramsey
Masa
Bell Music Store
Commonwealth Lawrence Theatres
Joby
Goburn Dow
Ekerinrl
van Ernest Cos Cossart
Shelley Winter
Johnny
Devis
Otte Kreger
Petty Kilbride
Chester Conklin
Fritz Ford
Carmen Amaya
United Artists
Dewey and
Bricker
Island
Elba
Clarence
Sidney Frankli
Danence Brown
Cliffs Pees Dunne
Alan Marshal
Likebgihus Morgan
Aranee
Aly i
Ster
Samhita Rea
Louise Allbritton
Patric Knowles
Hercules
S.O.W
Hercules Powder CO
Jayhawk Nsrader Creamery
Women's
Gane Autry
Thé Stardusters
Lorraine Krueger
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