When Is Indian Not An Indian
Washington reports Congress seeks a standard definition of American Indian amid varying federal and tribal criteria. The House Indian Affairs Committee will study who qualifies for benefits and guardianship, while noting census rules differ from the Indian Office blood requirements. A standard, universal definition would require new law.
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Washington
Mar
Congress
United States
House Committee On Indian Affairs
Sam
Bureau of the Census
Office of Indian Affairs
Census Bureau
North Carolina
Indian Office
House Committee
Flood-Hit Levee Repair to Begin at Kaw
The highway department arranged funds to repair the levee system along the Kaw. Owen Mitchell of Lakeview will reinforce weak spots after last summer's flood, moving 15,000 to 20,000 yards of dirt starting immediately. Counties report wet planting delaying oats with many growers shifting toward soybeans, flax, and corn.
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H Highway Department
Heck
Drainage Board
Owen Mitchell
Lakeview
Kaw
Mitchell
George Butell
AAA
Butell
Deal Six
Wartime Stamp Rollup Details Coupon Validities
AP News summary lists various wartime stamp books including Meats Fats and Sugar with stamps Y Z Aa BB 8 DB EA F2 and 30 40, valid through specified dates in 1945. It notes green blue red and brown stamps, change use, and regional validity for gasoline fuel oil and fire larch periods with multiple expiration dates and unit values.
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Associated
Focxy
Mide
Wie
Tha’ Caat
Fac West
Wet spring delays planting for oats potatoes and gardens
Farmers report continued wet weather delaying oats and potato planting in the Kaw region. Emil Heck and other potato growers expect to begin as soon as ground dries, with March 17 seen as a potential start for planting. Victory gardens are being held back, though many plan to plant when conditions improve.
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Emil Heck
Aarch 10
Victory Gardens
R. H. Rogers
North Lawrence
Allies Bomb Cassino as Rome Rail Yards Hit
Allied air and ground actions small gains near Carroceto south of Rome. Mitchell, Flying Fortress, and Liberator raids damaged 100 railroad cars at the Pennestina yards in Rome. British and New Zealand forces shell and patrol in Cassino and Garigliano valleys. German raids hit Naples as anti aircraft fire rises.
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Luftwaffe
Carroceto
Rome
Fifth Army
Cassino
Garigliano
Eighth Army
Airforce
Pennestina
Eternal City
Naples
Degree work tonight at Masonic Temple for Scottish Rite candidates
The 13th and 14th degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite will be conferred tonight at the Masonic temple under Albert B. Martin of Topeka. Supper at 6:30 precedes the degree work with 17 candidates in the class and additional members joining later. Recipients listed include Denton Abshire Edwin F. Baker Harry W. Barnett Clyde K. Bell J. R. Bechtel Steven Frazee Walter B. Greek Robert J. Getz Maurice Clarkson Alonzo E. Hall Harold Elliott J. L. Hollister Delbert H. King James W. Holmes Clarence S. Miller Jr James L. Perry Melvin R. Reitzel. The reunion continues weekly through May 3 with the 32nd degree, and the May 3 banquet will also honor wives and widows of the Rite.
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Masonic Temple
R. A. Schwegler
Albert B.martin
Topeka
Denton Abshire
Edwin F. Baker
Harry W. Barnett
Clyde K. Bell
J. R. Bechtel
Steven Frazee
Walter B. Greek
Robert J. Getz
Maurice Clarkson
Alonzo E. Hall
Harold ©. Elliott
J. L. Hollister
Delbert H. King
James W. Holmes
Clarence S. Miller, Jr
James L . Perry
Melvin R. Reitzel
the Rite
End conflict move for state education board proposal
Topeka March 15 UPI reports the state board of education, seven governor appointees, would advise the elected state superintendent to end the conflict blamed on divided authority. The plan includes term limits and district representation while keeping current state aid formula. No action taken by the legislative council.
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Topeka
UPA
State Board of Education
Kansas Legislative Council
Kirke W.dale
Kansas
Dale
Senate
Education Department
George McCleant
Board of Education
State Board of Regents
Robert Stone
Council
Bowles Sees No Rise in Living Costs for 11 Months
Price Administrator Chester Bowles told Congress that living costs have not risen in 11 months and that extending the OPA without changes could prevent wartime inflation. He defended price controls, noting costs up 26 percent 53 months after August 1939, and argued subsidies helped stabilize prices during World War II. The testimony occurred before the Senate Banking Committee.
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Washington
Mar
Chester Bowles
Congress
Office of Price Administration
Bowles
OPA
Senate Banking Committee
Government plans price incentive to curb beef glut
Washington reports a government plan to pull two to three million beef cattle off western ranges this spring and early summer. Officials fear drought could force mass marketings and strain transport and processing capacity, risking large losses of cattle. Banks and governors warn against over expansion and price policy dissatisfaction, pressing for early marketings to avoid future collapse.
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Washington
War Food Administration
EFA
Federal Reserve Board
R. M. Evans
Board For Agriculture
Agricultural Adjustment
Hyans
Southwest
Cattla
Fight over TVA funding sparks Senate clash
Washington March 15 Senator McKellar blasts TVA chairman Lilienthal in a sharp attack amid debate on the 1945 independent offices appropriation bill. McKellar denounces Lilienthal's charge that his amendments would cripple TVA and targets the revolving fund and TVA revenue. Administration leaders reportedly back Lilienthal. Barkley defends TVA as a project not needing congressional micro management. Bankhead and Hill promise a floor battle against the amendments.
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Washington
CPA
Senator McKellar
D-Tenn
David E. Lilienthal
Tennessee Valley Authority
Senate
McKellar
Farge- Hoods
Lilienthal
TVA
Barkley
Congress
Roosevelt
Treasury
House
Bankhead
D-Ala
Senator Hill
Death Notice for Earl Wesley Mooney
Earl Wesley Mooney nine year old son of Mr and Mrs George Mooney 614 Perry died yesterday afternoon at home Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 230 pm at Rumsey funeral home with Rev H C Brockman in charge Burial will be in Maple Grove cemetery Surviving are his parents one brother Carl and grandparents Mr and Mrs George McCrary and Jim Mooney all of Lawrence
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Earl Wesley Mooney
George Mooney
Perry
Rumsey Funeral Home
H. C. Brockman
Maple Grove
Carl
George McCrary
Jim Mooney
Lawrence
Collision at Seventh and Vermont Roads In Rain
Two cars collided around 1 pm at Seventh and Vermont streets involving Irma Spangler of Lawrence and Paul Werst of Oskaloosa. The right fender of Spangler’s eastbound car and the front of Werst’s northbound car were damaged. Both vehicles were towed to a Lawrence garage after the incident.
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Seventh
Vermont Streets
Irma Spangler
Lawrence
Paul Werst
Oskaloosa
Miss Spangler
Seventh Street
Vermont Street
Sheriff's Office
Highway 40
el Navajo Court
Journal-World
Lawrence notes mix of youth distress and civic updates
Lawrence area items report two teenage boys picked up after leaving a Topeka boys' industrial school, the Green brothers mark 30 years in a local hardware business, and hires and civic activity amid weather and local events. County tax receipts and fire rationing board activity are also noted with several anonymous incidents.
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Green Brothers
Will
Massachusetts Street
Kansas
Detroit Picket Line at Ford River Rouge Engine Plant Dispersed
Police dispersed an automobile picket line at Ford's River Rouge aircraft engine plant after an hour long demonstration on the afternoon shift. Workers returned to most benches within half an hour as company and union leaders blamed misrule and rumors for the disruption. R. J. Thomas urged workers to resume duties, warning of national harm from any stoppage.
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Detroit
Mar
UPI
Ford Motor Company
River Rouge
Pratt & Whitney
Schaefer
R. J. Thomas
United Automobile Workers
C.C
Rouge Aircraft
Soldiers and air corps cadets receive promotions and assignments
A roundup of servicemen and trainees from Kansas and nearby areas includes Delbert D. Deister completing AACS radio operators training at Truax Field and prepared for combat duty, Charles Sulzen leaving for Camp Tyson after furlough, Rex E. Williams on 16 day leave with training in Amarillo and Salt Lake City, and Donald B. Kirby reporting to Independence for duty as assistant squadron aircraft engineering officer. Also noted are James Rex Mills headed to Salt Lake City for a Liberator crew, Truman A. Myers commissioned as second lieutenant in the Cavalry at Fort Riley, Dick Patterson transferring to a V-12 unit in Arkansas, Lt. Paul E. Kelly arriving in Italy, Raymond Eberhart promoted to sergeant at Camp Adair, Eldon R. Todd earning pilot wings at Marfa, Bill Stanton graduating from Williams Field with wings as second lieutenant, and Varlin Nutt visiting from San Francisco to Haswell, Haswell Huck.
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Pfe
Delbert D. Deister
Henry J. Deister
Near
Stull
Army Air Forces Technical Training Command
Truax Field
Madison
Wis
AAF Training Command
Rex E. Williams
George Williams
Eudora
Amarillo
Tex
Salt Lake City
Utah
Donald B. Kirby
Lawrence
Army Air Field
Independence
Kan
Lawrence Liberty Memorial High School
Helen Kirby
Eldon R. Todd
E. R. Todd
New York Street
Ronald
Marfa Army Air Field
Marfa
Army Air Corps
School of Engineering
University of Kansas
Theta Tau
Roswell
N. M
Bill Stanton
Williams Field
Air Corps Reserve
Victorville
Calif
First Lady in Brazil Visits Belem Base
Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, in Belem, told U S military personnel that their tasks were extremely important even if they do not face bullets. She said President Truman wanted her to relay the message to Latin American service members. She arrived by plane and visited the army hospital, navy dispensary, and recreational facilities.
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Belem
Brazil
Eleanor Roosevelt
United States
Latin America
Market News: Grains and Livestock Shift in Mid-March
Market report from New York and Chicago notes mixed stocks with demand in specialties, steady bonds, and rail rallies. Rye futures gained on rye use in alcohol, wheat and oats edged higher, and Kansas City hogs and cattle showed gains amid tight supplies. futures and open interest details included for wheat, rye, and livestock figures.
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Glanca
New York
Chicago
Ees Ateers
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Mar
U S Market Reports Mixed Prices and Commodities
U S shipments show variable demand across stock types with steady markets for western and northern items, while fair quality stock remains slow. Idaho Russet Burbanks and Colorado Clares feature in price listings. Kansas City quotes include specials and standard receipts. Wall Street notes a narrow mix of gains and losses amid a profit-taking mood, with key industrials fluctuating and bonds steady. The classifieds take note: quickest way to find a new home or room is via listings.
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U. S
Idaho
Wall Street
New York
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