Four-year governor term gains floor in Kansas house
In Topeka on March 12 the Kansas house approved a two-thirds vote for a constitutional amendment to allow a four-year governor and lieutenant governor term starting in 1946. Debate centered on distance from politics and wartime considerations. the senate must approve for a 1944 referendum.
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War veteran Francis Monroe Brown dies after 54 years of service
Francis Monroe Brown aged 100, a longtime Kansas military figure and former vice commander of the Kansas department, died after a life in service. He served as Civil War chaplain and was Admiral Farragut's personal messenger, later fighting in Indian campaigns as a cavalryman. Military services and burial will be at Wadsworth, Kansas.
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Senate Mining Bill Allows More Shot Firing In Kansas Mines
Deep coal mine fields in Kansas could be developed under a bill introduced by the senate mining committee. It would allow shot firing more than twice a day if machines are used under federal rules and with state inspector approval. Allied troops hammer Axis near Ksar Rih lane in North Africa as heavy fighting and vehicle destruction continue.
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Kansas Livestock Association presses labor and ration changes
Kansas stockmen urge placing experienced farm labor on par with war workers and armed forces. They oppose live animal price ceilings and call for rationing aligned with available meat. James C. Tomson was elected president. W J Brown and Will J Miller named officials and reappointed as livestock sanitary commissioner.
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North Lawrence Church Board Holds Monthly Meeting
The North Lawrence Christian church board met Sunday afternoon for its regular monthly session. Mrs. Mary Norwine, a former resident here who had been ill for years, died recently and her funeral was held. Private Homer D. Nelson is stationed at Westover Field Massachusetts and is specialized in airplane mechanics. Mrs. Ada Hicks will leave Friday to visit her son Howard and family in Coffeyville.
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Community Notes From Rumsey Funeral Home and Local Visits
Tuesday afternoon at Rumsey's funeral home Edward Norwine of Chicago attended his mother Mrs Mary Norwine's funeral. Kathleen Dunigan of No 6 district visited Mrs Neil H Thayer Thursday. Hermon Fairbanks of California toured with parents Mr and Mrs Ike Fairbanks. Mrs Neil H Thayer hosted her Catholic circle Thursday. Addison Conner received a letter from son Richard dated February 8 about rest from active service. Hermon Fairbanks celebrated a furlough supper with family and friends. North Lawrence residents joined the Odd Fellows spring party with Kasold displaying photos. A missionary from China will visit North Christian church Sunday for Sunday school worship and evening meetings. Mary Constance Lipp visited Tuesday night with parents Mr and Mrs Henry Pringle. Violet Carr stayed overnight with Mrs Tommie McGee. Mr and Mrs Claud Dicker and Mr and Mrs Henry Pringle attended.
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Veterans Luncheon Highlights Local Family News
Merle Jackson, son of Mr and Mrs Lee Jackson, serving in Miami Beach, Fla, promoted to corporal. Claud Dicker, cadet supply man, transferred to 366 squadron, Coffeyville, home on a three day furlough. Claud Jr and Verne Smoots attend the University, were supper guests at the Hagen home with other relatives from Elmdale and Coffeyville.
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Elmdale
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