High ranking officer asked to explain letter on plane buys
Brig. Gen. Oscar Westover, assistant chief of the air corps, testified before the House Military Affairs Committee about why he wrote to Brig. Gen. Henry Pratt regarding Woodring’s ruling on procurement. The letter suggested Wright Field officials faced delays and possible negotiations shifting from negotiated to competitive bids for 7.5 million dollars in aircraft purchases. The panel sought fuller explanation of Westover’s views and actions in the evolving procurement program.
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Air Corps
House
Military Affairs Committee
Washington
Harry H. Woodring
Oscar Westover
House Military Affairs Committee
Henry Conger Pratt
Wright Field
Dayton
Ohio
Woodring
Westovers
Burdette Wright
PWA
American Eagle Lincoln Aircraft Corporation
Wright
Army
Westover
War Department
A Kansan Sees Hollywood
Richard Doan reports on Kansans in Hollywood including U. S. Webb former Kansan and speakers at the Kansan State Society luncheon in Clifton's Cafe Teria Los Angeles. Wulfkuhler Kinkel ex-State Senators now reside in the City of Angels with Zona Gale and Joan Blondell projects. Lee Tracy is reportedly the most popular film actor in Mexican theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Calif
U. S. Webb
California
Kansan
Mr. Prescott
Kansas
Joan Blondell
Kansas City
Cy Bartlett
Alice White
Lee Tracy
Lawrence High Dramatic Club presents The Millionaire tonight
The Lawrence high school Dramatic club stages Juliet Wilbur Tompkins three act comedy The Millionaire on Friday March 23. Cast includes Aunt Adeline Heath Alice Daniels Ronald Heath William Asher Blanche Heath Virginia Starr Blanchette Heath Laura Julia Banks John Heath Kenneth Evans Gideon Norman Hemphill Fred Lawlor Charles Goble Lottie Pringle Catherine Holmes Dorcas Frances Regier. Executive staff lists Ramona Harnar business manager Harold Brown Blossom Ewing advertising managers June Ulm Virginia Clark property managers Georgiana Shaw Sarah Margaret Glenn promoters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Millionaire
Juliet Wilbur Tompkins
Dramatic Club
the Lawrence High School
Adeline Heath
Alice Daniels
Ronald Heath
William Asher
Blanche Heath
Virginia Starr
Blanchette Heath
Laura Julia Banks
John Heath
Kenneth Evans
Gideon
Norman Hemphill
Fred Lawlor
Charles Goble
Lottie Pringle
Catherine Holmes
Dorcas
Frances Regier
Ramona Harnar
Harold Brown
Blossom Ewing
June Ulm
Virginia Clark
Georgiana Shaw
Sarah Margaret Glenn
Brinkley Buys Yacht for Potential High Seas Station
Dr John Brinkley purchased the 150 foot yacht Shadow K from Carl Fisher in Miami signaling a possible new floating broadcasting station. The craft, among the era’s luxury private yachts, is undergoing drydock repairs while Brinkley reportedly remains in Del Rio Texas. Equipment would be installed aboard as the project moves forward. Supper for Encampment at Mt Oread No 4 tonight features a covered dish at 6 30 with wives and ladies hosting plus cards and games.
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Miami
Fla
High Seas
John 8. Brinkley
Villa Acuna
Mexico
Carl .G. Fisher
Florida
Dr. Brinkley
del Rio
Texas
Tex
Dr. Brinkle
Mt. Oread
Ralph Capone Associated With Chicago Night Club Visit
Ralph Capone, Chicago public enemy No 2, traveled from Brooklyn to a Cicero night club and oversaw beer distribution for Al Capone. He was lavish in spending, indulged in diamond pins and silk pajamas, and enjoyed golf and horses. He disliked photographers.
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Mcneill Island
Ralph" Bottles” Capone
Scar-Face
Chicago
Public Enemy
Ralph
Brooklyn
Ron
Cicero
Hilarities at K Ula Musi-Comedy A Smooth Production
A fast moving smooth revue at Fraser theater last night delighted a full house with collegiate humor well trained chorus good tunes and specialty numbers. William Bracke impressed most in a six impersonations routine while James Patterson directed a lively mock blackface sequence. The cast included Tom Page Joe Dunkel and Bill Inge with Mary Louise Beltz delivering strong vocal work. Admission 35 cents and shows continue tonight and tomorrow in Green Hall basement weather note: TO BE COLDER TONIGHT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.U
Mr. Bracke
Beati Katherine Hepburn
Zasu_Pitts
Mae West
Greta Garbo
Jean Harlow
Edna Mae Oliver
James Patterson
Peachey
Tom Page
la Brache
Joe Dunkel
Bill Inge
Mary Louise Beltz
Altho
Louise Erdman
Hollywood
Ginger Rogers
Quick Rebounds of Temperatures In Western Kansas
Topeka March 18 AP A north west high pressure area was to push western Kansas temperatures to freezing or below tonight but a quick rebound was expected improving pleasant weather. Readings 53 to 60 likely in Kansas tomorrow with a light freeze possible in northwest counties. Warmth and soil moisture were greening wheat and signaling spring planting. William Allen White to Speak in Ottawa Ottawa Chamber of Commerce inner meeting will feature White Emporia publisher on Russia March 27.
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Topeka
Altho
Kansas
Montana
Wyoming
S. D. Flora
North Lawrence social notices rally local gatherings
A North Lawrence dinner honored Miss Eva Lee with guests including Miss Mildred Hode Harold Walton and others. Belleview Ladies Aid hosted an all day quilting to fund church linting. attendees listed. Brown Pryor and son Brown bought the North Third street restaurant from W. K. Pringle, previously of 719 Alabama.
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Eva Lee
Mildred Hode
Harold Walton
Landis Penfold
Edna Lee
Leonard Owens
Lyle Colburn
Addison Conner
Belleview Ladies Aid
Belleview
Charles Lord
Lou Shirck
George Ott
Lebeus Holmes
Fred Bartz
Roslin Skinner
Bowers
Chester Howard
Sibley
H. K. Lury
Birs. Conner
Jank Conroy family and neighbors in chicken pox era notes
Local column records widespread chicken pox cases among the Conroy children and Marion Lee Wiley returning to school. Social updates list Mrs. Claude Dicker hosting a birthday dinner with guests including Mrs. Herbert Harris and Mr. Dicker, plus movements of families, club notices, and upcoming Loyal Temperance Legion events. Several Kansas City trips and moves to new homes are noted, along with illness of Rev. Popplewell and various community gatherings.
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Jank Conroy
Herman Pasewark
Memorial Hospital
W. H. Pasewark
Marion Lee Wiley
Claude Dicker
Herbert Harris
Kansas City
Fordsman
Lillian Penfold
Mackey
Landis Penfold
North Sixth Street
Lewis Wulfkuhle
Evelyn
Bialfeuhte
Charles Wulfuhle
James Miller
Joe Eck
Eudora
Eck
Lewis Bartz
Kenneth Morris
Mr. Morris
Grobe
Margaret Prather
Tarkio
Addison Conner
Donald
Richard
Donald Conner
Edward MecKitrick
Phoenix
Arizona
Tuesday to Friday University Event Listings
A fragmented schedule lists events including KFKU Tuesday at 6:00 p m with Seventy-first athletic question box and Prof TE Re Elbel. Wednesday 2:30 p m K U Notes pre yard by K WU. Elementary French lesson by W K Cornell at 4:90 p m. Musical program by Roy Underwood with high school muse contest numbers. Questions of Science with Or Tinsmore Alter discussing the Moon and Evening Star relations and astronomy topics. A 200 inch telescope being built at Pasadena prompts audience questions about mirrors and space.
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TE. Re Elbel
K. WU
K. U. News
W. A
W. K. Cornell
Roy Underwood
Mendelssohn
Polo
Mise Americense
Joby Alden Carpenter
John Thompon
Mare
Patsadena
Local notes on school, visits, and community events
Helen Cosgrove resumes high school after illness. Elm street and the Bridge see new land from brick dumping. Fire damage at Mrs Florence Biggs home under repair. Agnes Pine honored at multiple showers before her marriage. Norris family moves into Independent Oil Station quarters. Mrs Mattie Steinhuer visits Palmateers in White District. J J Krum at St Margaret’s Hospital for foot trouble. Centenary M E Ladies Aid reports profitable dinner. North Lawrence junior high boys join gym demonstration at senior high. Ernest Pine trucks near Glen Eker. White basketball team aims for Lawrence tournament by Future Farmers club. D J club hosts new member Virginia Patchen. other attendees listed. Helen Evans absent due to illness. Next meeting at Virginia Williams’ home.community shares deepest sympathy to Mrs Mina Knight.
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Uesday
Helen ‘Cosgrove
Elm Street
Massachusetts Street
Florence Biggs
Agnes Pine
Norris
Independent Oil Station
White District
Mattie Steinhuer
Rock Island, IL
Nettie Palmateer
Walter Palmateer
Donald
Perry Palmateer
J. J. Krum
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Kansas City
Centenary M. E. Ladies Aid
Church Annex
North Lawrence
Ernest Pine
Roland
Evelyn
Roscoe Pine
Glen Eker
Lawrence
Future Farmers Club
Arsenal
D. J. Club
Ainysaret Cosarove
Virginia Patchen
Betty Jane
Lena James
Laucille Studebaker
Wauneta_ Lefford
Vivian Markley
Virginia Williams
Virginia Roberts
Lucille Reuter
Mary Elizabeth Hansen
Ruth Crummer
Margaret Cosgrove
Helen Evans
Mina Knight
Local notes and obituaries from a Kansas town
The item lists deaths and visits as Mrs. George McCleery notes a death on Saturday night. Mrs Maude Axem from Kansas City visited her mother in law Martha Schoonover last week. Blossom Ewing won first place in a high school forensic serious reading contest at Manhattan and will enter the national contest in Topeka. Rev F C Hesse attended the Abilene Methodist conference. H K Lury and Rev Knox are mentioned in church leadership changes as the congregation mourns the loss of Rev and Mrs Hesse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Grant
George McCleery
Maude Axem
Kansas City
Martha Schoonover
Blossom
Ewing
Igh Sc
Manhattan
Gropeka
Maggie Bhrimplis
F.C. Hesse
Centenary M. E. Church
Abilene
H. K. Lury
Hesse’ Ow
Topeka
Knox
And
Mra e5Se
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Quick Bad Breath Relief
Thousands suffer from bad breath find relief with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets a sugar coated remedy. The vegetable formula acts gently on the liver cleansing the system without harsh side effects. Available in 15 30 cent sizes and touted after 20 years of patient use.
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Edwards- Es
Edwards
F. M. Edwards
McKesson's Vitamin Concentrate Tablets of Cod Liver Oil
A vintage health ad urges parents to give McKesson's Vitamin Concentrate tablets to children to prevent colds. It claims three tablets equal two teaspoons cod liver oil and provide calcium and phosphorus, promoting stronger resistance and vitality after meals.
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McKesson
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Senior High Dramatics Club
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Obiyon
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Ition
Ed Westfall
S. G. Gates
M. E. Brotherhood
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Liberty
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Maryin
Eldon
Loren
George Veach
Thomas Popplewell
Leonard Hicks
Hicks
Charles Hicks
Niotas Club
H. Weingartner
Locust Street
Tom Lee
Eva
Edna
Edith
Edith Louise
Hildred Hodge
Tonganoxie
Charles’ Silvers
DeQueen
Ark
Silvers
Popplewell
Fred Jones
Julius Bearman
Dorothy
Bearman
Mr. Eck
Anderson
W. J. Popplewell
Toseka
Route 5
Earl Tucker
Gwendolyn
White Discaid
Midland
Arch Haney
Toby Haney
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Puff
Gur
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KFKU
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