Worldwide Classroom enrollment hits 6579 at KU
Kansas University's Bureau of Correspondence Study reports 6579 students served in the Worldwide Classroom during 1954–55, from 39 states, Hawaii, Canada, Liberia and Venezuela. They logged 2044 college hours and 738 high school units, with 359 assignments graded. The program, begun 1903, ranks sixth in completions nationally and offers 181 courses.
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Kansas University
Bureau of Correspondence Study
University Extension
Hawaii
Canada
Liberia
Venezuela
T Howard Walker
Prigong
Ruth Kenney
Bureau
Netawaka Family Split This Year Between K U and K State
The Walter Harders of Netawaka divide summer study between University of Kansas and Kansas State College. Mrs Harder, a high school librarian and home economics instructor, takes play production and language arts courses. Miss Harder, a sophomore, attends Western Civilization and other classes while working as a dental hygienist. Harder, a vocational agriculture instructor, recently returned to teaching. Family includes two sons Walter Jr. and Claude, and daughters Donna and Mary with degrees or current work in Kansas City and Veterans Administration Hospital respectively.
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Kansas
Walter Harders
Netawaka
Kansas University
Kansas State College
Manhattan
Harder
Netanaka High School
Karesas State College
Baldwin
Douglas County
Dental School of
Kansas City
Legislative Council
Hiawatha
K. U
Soldier
Walter R. Jr
Fairbury
Claude
Wayne
Donna
School of Fine Arts
Hall Brothers
Mary
K. A
Veterans Administration
Peron Asked to Restore A Free Press and Radio
The Roman Catholic hierarchy in Buenos Aires urged President Peron to guarantee full freedom of the press radio and public meetings as the first step toward real public opinion in Argentina. A pastoral letter published yesterday responds to the president’s appeal for public support and notes ongoing religious persecution in the country. The letter cites cardinals and archbishops among those affected.
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Peron
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Juan DP
Pike Building Contracts For Wyandotte County Near Four Million
Wyandotte County has secured about 4.335 million in Kansas Turnpike contracts with fourteen awards and work orders issued in sections 37 and 38. Contracts span earthwork, paving, and structures, with right of way still under way and terminal plans awaiting clarification. KTA general manager Gale Moss notes the project provides county payroll benefits akin to a major industry.
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Wyandotte County
Kansas Turnpike
Wyandotte-Leavenworth County
Bonner Springs
Wyardette County
Kansas City
Kas
Wyandotte
KTA
Gale ‘Moss
Oklahoma City airman sues lieutenant colonel for slander
An airman second class from Oklahoma City has filed a District Court suit seeking 10006 dollars alleging a lieutenant colonel defamed him. The filing states the suit seeks damages and cites a slander claim.
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Oklahoma City
Slandar
Harvey 4-H Council Restores Ousted County Agent
Newton Kansas The Harvey County 44 council voted unanimously to restore Armin Samuelson as county 4-H agent. It also approved a county fund drive with a goal of 8800 to support the program through year end and into 1956. Samuelson had been ousted June 15 by the extension council executive board on state service recommendations.
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Newton, Kas
Harvey County
Armin Samuelson
Cam‘paign
Samuelson
Harvey County Agricultural Extension Council
State Extension Service
Mil ler Speaks on Record at Tinker Base Gathering
In a statement delivered in the presence of another airman Miles Miller, both stationed at nearby Tinker Air Force Base, officials outlined the event and its expected impact on base operations.
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Miles Miller
Tinker Air Force Base
Weather For Other Areas
Widespread warming and higher humidity marked today across much of the nation after a lengthier heat spell. Eastern regions saw five degree rises, the Great Lakes up to ten, while the Rockies and western areas also rose temperatures though coastal zones lagged. Showers and thunderstorms persisted overnight into morning, stretching from the South and lower Mississippi Valley to the upper Mississippi Valley and from the Central Plains to Arizona.
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Great Lakes
Rockies
Mississippi Valley
Central Plains
Arizona
Kansan among 16 CAP cadets chosen for AF jet flight training
The Air Force named 16 Civil Air Patrol cadets for jet flight training at Tyndall AFB Florida from July 23 to Aug 1. The 17 year olds, selected from CAP divisions nationwide, will log five hours of jet time and tour interceptor schools. Rob ert C Harris of Wichita is among the cadets chosen.
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Kansan
Washington
Air Force
Civil Air Patrol
CAP
Tyndall Air Force Base
Fla
Inter‘ceptor
Overhaul Approved For Survivor Payment Plan
The House approved a broad overhaul of government payments to survivors of servicemen by voice vote. The measure moves to the Senate as it closes the session, ending the $10,000 free insurance for service members and bringing all servicemen under social security while expanding VA compensation for surviving spouses, children, and parents.
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Washington
House
Senate
Truman backs Stevenson in 1956 bid visit at Hilton
At the Shrine convention in Chicago, President Truman urged support for Adlai Stevenson, saying Democrats will win in 1956. Stevenson, recently hospitalized with bronchial pneumonia, met Truman after a Libertyville departure, and hinted at a political future announcement later this year.
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Truman
Adlai
Chicago
Harry
Adlai F. Stevenson
Stevenson
Libertyville
Hilton Hotel
Democratic Party
Illinois
1955 Kansas Wheat Crop Rated Above Average
Topeka report shows Kansas wheat protein averaging 12.40 percent and test weight 61.2 pounds. Samples from 4.064 carloads indicate protein slightly above the 1948-54 average of 12.3 percent and test weight above the 58.9-pound norm.
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Topeka
Kansas
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
County Health Council To Meet Monday Night
The Douglas County Health Council will hold its quarterly meeting at 8 p.m. Monday in Fel-
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County Health Council
Douglas County Health Council
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Lawrence
Department of Immigration and Naturalization
Washington, D. C
Kansas Penitentiary and Boys Industrial School
Miss Kenney
Kenney
United States Armed Forces Institute
ST. Paul
Charlie B. Shuman
American Farm Bureau Federation
Shuman
American Farm Research Alan
K.U
K-State
Pike Building
H Council
Harvey
John F. Crogman
Michigan
Walter Callahan
Orrets
Freie Aio Supreme
Mass
Lawrence, Kansas
the Crackers
Supreme
Harwood's Market
Indiana
Alifornia Potatoes Sales
Ryo
Farey Bings
Angelfood Cakes
Phil
Independent Food Storea
Poehler
Ralph
West Side
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