KU to Build Mud Block Lab Near Marvin Hall
Construction of a 60 by 40 foot mud block laboratory at the University of Kansas will start this week near Marvin hall. W C McNown reports the blocks use soil cement, cement content, and an air gap for insulation and will house seven laboratories and a radio studio.
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University builds first soil cement lab on campus
University of Illinois engineering leaders led by Dean J. J. Jakosky plan a soil cement block lab using an earth cement mix of 9 to 94 percent earth and cement. The lab aims to demonstrate a cheaper material, with costs around 6 to 10 cents per cubic foot versus 15 to 25 cents for standard concrete.
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McNown
James A. Davis
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British Ambassador to Soviet Russia to fly to Moscow
Sir Stafford Cripps, British ambassador to Soviet Russia, is expected to fly back to Moscow for urgent talks with Kremlin chiefs. He had been in Istanbul after a conference in Ankara between Anthony Eden and General Sir John G. Kerr Dischief? with Turkish officials.
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Party Cancelled By Young Married People Class
The Young Married People class of the First Christian church cancelled its Wednesday party at the M N Penny home due to Mr Penny illness and Memorial hospital confinement. Mrs Martha Ellen Wasser 81 a Wichita W C T U leader died Sunday in Kansas. native of Atchison. survivors include two daughters and a son.
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Delaware enforces blue laws by relaying 500 arrests
Delaware authorities proceed with hearings for over 500 people cited for Sunday work under the 200 year old blue laws. Milkmen, cab drivers, milkmen, store clerks and others face fines of 4 to 8 dollars per night or jail. Attorney General Morford advocates repeal or strict enforcement.
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Horowitz Concert Draws Large Lawrence Audience in Kansas City
A large crowd of Lawrence music lovers attended Vladimir Horowitz at Music Hall in Kansas City yesterday afternoon. Attendees included Joanne Johnson Jeanne Moyer Lois Johnson Erna Carl Olga Carl Emily Preyer Winifred Hill William Leech Bernard McNown George Hautpfueher Carl Preyer and several couples. Horowitz had appeared on the University concert course years ago.
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William Leech
Bernard McNown
George Hautpfueher
Carl Preyer
Jan Chiapasso
Robert Palmer
Ada Bryant
Dean
D. M. Swarthout
Ice Capades set for Kansas City return in 1941
The Ice Capades tour stops at Pla-Mar Ice Palace March 12 to 14 before a ten week west coast run and Hollywood film work. The show features 75 performers including Belita Joe Jackson Jr Serge Flash and Red McCarthy with Russell Markert as producer and George Tyson as managing director.
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Vera Hruba
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al Surrette
Pierre Benoit
Robin Lee
Red McCarthy
George Tyson
Surplus Food Stamp Aid Reaches Millions of Families
The Department of Agriculture announced that in January needy families under the surplus food stamp plan consumed over 7 million dollars worth of farm products. About 3 million families received stamps nationwide.
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Wichita North Wins 1941 State Wrestling Championship
Wichita North high was declared winner after a recheck by Director Ray Kanehl. The final tally shows North 30 and East 29 with two North forfeits omitted from the earlier total.
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Former G A R Commander Dies at 94 in Stafford
Asa O Gere past commander of the Kansas G A R died Sunday at age 94. He was Stafford county s last surviving G A R member. Gere came to Kansas in 1878 and helped start the county s first newspaper. His parents once ran a tavern in Urbana Illinois frequented by Abraham Lincoln.
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Want Some Extra Cash Selling Home Items Journal World
Classified advertising invites readers to turn unused household items into cash through the Journal World. The notice urges placing ads and provides contact options to reach the classifieds department.
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Local Election Call to Learn Candidates and Vote
A civic plea urges voters to learn about candidates and cast ballots. It emphasizes that daily life and children will feel the election’s results and encourages readers to consider qualifications before voting tomorrow.
Collegiate Republicans Elect Topeka Leaders
Kansas Collegiate Republican clubs chose Marion Chipman as state chairman. Other officers include Hobart Wallace Bob Washburn and Mary Belle Sweet as vice chairmen Bill Anton Eugene Nelson and treasurer.
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Kansas
Marion Chipman
Fort Hays State College
Hobart Wallace
Pittsburg
Bob Washburn
Baker University
Mary Belle Sweet
Chanute Junior College
Bill Anton
St. Benedict’s
Eugene Nelson
Bethany
Udga Promises Relief for Ulcer and Indigestion
A 25 cent Udga box is advertised to ease ulcer and stomach pains indigestion gas burning sensations bloat and other excess acid conditions. Udga Tablets guarantee help or money refunded. Available at Round Corner Drug Store and other drug stores.
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