Elmer G Leter: A famed giver of good will
HAL Bevin reports on Elmer G Leter a lavish charity figure whose public acts of generosity include gifts to celebrities and millions in life insurance policies. He emphasizes personal favors over business, and notes his tendency to help many by giving toys fountain pens and leather goods to those in need.
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Hal Bevinlee
Elmer G. Leter
Uffy
Eimer
Earth
Brrup
Imer
Hawaii
Queterman
Leterman
Pelican
Simer
Jack Dempsey
Mary Mickford
Reat U Pad Whitemar
Dane Viper Barrymore
Rudolph V. Harpymere
Harpe
Amy Tipante
Heine Wroht Adolphe Mejeu
Heme
Atta
Vandithe
A Song for Dewey and the 1940 Campaign Song
Songwriter Jack Yellen, once tied to Republican campaign efforts, prepared a tune titled A Song for Dewey and the 1940 campaign. The piece, linked to Dewey’s bid and Roosevelt’s 1932 style appeal, noted a new single and suggested use by campaign committees.
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Daly
Jack Yellen
Hvil
Ing
Ted
Tate
Celaro Roosevelt
Yellen
Eddacekle
Burene
Dewis
Camparen Otammites
Sammy Lain
Radio Bus Project Sparks Transit Industry Debate
A 1930s style report details a planned nationwide bus radio system linking Newport and nearby lines to POE and WETS stations. The ambitious scheme envisions music advertising and integrated transit revenue with new electronics at stop locations, aiming to boost ridership and align with emerging mass transport economics.
New U S Office of Education Opens National Clearing House
Washington July 1 The office of education established a national clearing house of information on science and education. The first duties include testing atomic development education and aiding teachers and deans nationwide. General MacArthur mentioned in relation to national warfare study. Hawley a Chicago graduate chosen to assist. university roles and science initiatives outlined amid wartime context.
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Washington
Office of Education
Evaromivs
Hothe
Warren Rit
General MacArthur
Negical Warfare Agaist
Japan
Hawley
Rivers of Chicage
Tevet
University of Misacure
Piareftaye
Pettis Srience
Millard
Anthite
Discharge of Master Sergram oof WOT and Millard’s new post
Master Sergram oof WOT is to be discharged at Leavenworth in August. Maser Artour Wo Millard, Reantemater of the University Kansas ROTC, will become a salesman for a Kansas manufacturing firm in the middle western area starting April 1. Sergeant Frank J. Maguire will replace Millard in service.
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Sergram
Maser Artour
Millard
University Kansas Rotc
Leavenworth
UL -Milard
Kansas Uuty
Middle Western
Tatsay
Frank J. Maguire
Air movement study to train U.S. Army in Japan
Maj. Gen. Jares A. Lester announced intensive airborne transport training in northern Japan to ready eight Army divisions for rapid movement by air. The program includes a dedicated school, staff officers from Korea, Guam and the Philippines, and glider transport instruction as part of a nationwide effort ordered by Gen. Devers.
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Tokyo
Jares A. Lester
U.S. Fight Army
Japan
United States
Eighth Army
Lester
Jareah L. Devers
U.S
Far East Air Force
40Th Tre
Korea
Guam
Philippines
University of Kansas recital open to public
Faculty from the University of Kansas fine arts staff present Twilight concert at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Frank Strong hall auditorium. The hour-long program features Alberta Stuhl guardst Raymond Stuhl cello, Jack Maehrenkamp piano, Irene Peabody voice, W Thomas Marrocco violin, Turk piano, and Rachmaninoff Liszt selections. Marie Wil rere Peabo Joseph Andrew Klapis perform Rigoletto aria.
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University of Kansas Fine Arts
Frank Strong Hall
Alberta Stuhl
Fuardst
Raymond Stuhl
Jack
Maehrenkamp
Prokoffieff
Irene Peabody
Voice
W. Thomas Marrocco
DeFatla
Turk
Rachmarinoff
Liszt
Marie Wil
Rere Peabo
Joseph Andrew Klapis
Bar
Texas Triplets Stricken With Polio in Willacy County
Three brothers in Willacy County Texas have contracted polio and are treated at a local clinic. The trio, believed to be the nation's first polio stricken triplets to fall ill simultaneously, are reported not to be in serious condition as adhesive-tape marks aid in separation for care.
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Elena
Fox
Curis
South Texas
Willacy County
Rand
Retunsteer
Globe Manager Quits After 40 Years at Dodge City Paper
N C Petersen, business manager of the Dodge City Daily Globe and longtime member of the Globe Publishing company staff since 1922, has severed ties. He plans to devote part of his time to other business interests. Trohman L. Robinson will oversee the advertising department.
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Dodge City
Kans
N. C. Petersen
Dodge City Daily Globe
Iuibe
Globe Publishing Company
2 C. Denions
Plane lands seal team prepares for aerial operation
Fragmentary text indicates a group ready for a plane landing and action abroad. References to a team, a landing, and an upcoming operation suggest a military or security context. Names, places, and precise details are unclear in the src.
Seed Dealers Oppose Seed Grade Labeling Plan
Kansas Seed Dealers association opposes label grading of seed arguing it would lower seed quality and disrupt free competition. They reject minimum grade standards and warn that state level grading could curb seller flexibility and market choice.
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Wichita
Kan
Kansas Seed Dealers Association
Hope-Flanagan
Alsny
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