Cambridge historian to head Thayer Museum of Art
Dr. John Maxon of Cambridge Massachusetts will become curator of the Thayer Museum of Art and assistant professor of art history at the University of Kansas starting September 1. He succeeds director Mrs Mary Margaret Warn and has held posts at Houston Museum of Fine Arts Rhode Island School of Design and Cooper Union. He earned a PhD in art history from Harvard and holds a design degree from the University of Michigan.
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Flash Flood Ravages Ohio Town With $500000 Loss
In central Ohio near Lancaster on July 22 a flash flood from heavy rains swamped Hunters Run and the Hocking River area. About 200 homes menaced, 190 cars submerged, and damage estimated around 500000. no casualties. Red Cross assisted displaced families with food and shelter as some homes remained isolated. Kenneth Kerr, Red Cross disaster chairman, noted widespread damage to industrial and residential properties.
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Spenders Trim Spending as Rocky Mountain Resorts Slow
The Montana Chamber of Commerce reports eight percent more visitors entering the state in June and July while Rocky Mountain National Park near Estes Park, Colorado records 140 208 visitors in June, up from last year. Northern New Mesien Resort Association president notes a two percent dollar-volume dip due to inflation war jitters and early summer floods causing travel slowdowns across five mountain states.
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Plea for Freedom Stirs Pleasing Town Report
A fragmented report from a New England town describes residents urging freedom and consideration of European families amid wartime fear. It notes mixed reactions, local officials and residents expressing cautious optimism as authorities cull rumors and prepare for future policy.
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Faculty Recital Reignites Hall With Fine Arts Faculty
In Frank Strong Hall last evening the Fine Arts faculty delivered a vibrant recital attracting an 8 near-sized audience. Alberta and Raymond Stub opened with Brahms Sonata in F major. Meehlenkamp offered Vrokofieff Sonata No. 3. Irene Trahoily sang two pieces. Thomas Marracco performed Schubert Ave Maria and De Va Jota. Janet Turk and Jack Mecklenkamp accompanied. closing featured a vocal ensemble with Marie Wilking and Irene Pea.
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Booth Family Singers Stir Audiences In Verdi Performance
Lawrence Kansas July 22 1945 readers saw a stirring rendition by the Booth family quartet in Verdi's Rigoletto Cadet Stuart Lt Col Sveliffe Booth and General Bramwell Booth descendants shared the stage creating a grand audience ovation at the program’s close several audience members pressed forward to congratulate the artists on a delightful hour of music.
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Path Gagliardo Recognized by National Magazines
Mrs. Domenico Gagliardo recently spoke in Topesa county about her work with books for the Kansas State Teachers Association. National magazines in July mention her travel with Parsons youngsters and the Traveling Books program. Publisher Week notes her enthusiasm for teenage readers and new teaching methods.
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Doctors cautious on polio benefits from a new drug
Physicians warn optimism over the polio drug may be premature as dosing errors and inconsistent results appear in early trials. A university program partners with medical centers to evaluate the treatment while urging careful claims and further study before widespread use.
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Atchison Plans City Ambulance Service Replacement
In Atchison officials led by art Wellener discuss replacing private ambulance service with a city plan. Transportation notes it is unprofitable and no city bid exists for ambulance service. Musicians and hospital staff express concern over lack of ambulance coverage.
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Reds Make Magnet Lift Twelve Tons of Rail
A powerful magnet tested in Moscow lifts twelve tons of hot rail, marking a milestone as earlier imports proved insufficiently strong. The device, used in rail yard operations, demonstrates the USSR’s progress in heavy lifting technology amid imports.
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Actress Susan Peters Sues for Divorce in Cruelty Case
Los Angeles July 22 Actress Susan Peters paralyzed from the waist down after a hunting accident sues film producer Richard H Quine for divorce on extreme cruelty. She seeks custody and support for her adopted son Timothy and requests only modest alimony while asking for a property settlement.
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