Buried treasure myth debunked by Lt. Cmdr Murray
Washington May 15 Lt Cmdr K Do Iain Murray, former British merchant seaman, says pirate gold may exist on Trinidad and Cocos Island but finds treasure hunting nearly impossible due to underwater depths and terrain changes. He cites limited success in recent hunts and warns against chasing myths despite reports of ships wrecked with treasure.
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Comdr
K. Do Iain Murray
British
Treasure Island
Murray
Trinidad
South Atlantic
Cocos Island
Central America
China
Anthony
Captain Roberts
Roberts
Toone
Cen
Hollywood
Farmers urged to inspect stored corn for Angoumois grain moth
Douglas county farmers should inspect stored corn for Angoumoia grain moth damage to qualify for government price support. County chair George H. Butell warns last year’s corn may infest this spring and urges shelling, light-bin storage, and oil top-spraying if moths are present. Contact Deal Six, the county extension agent, for treatment and delivery options before the March 31 price support deadline.
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George H. Butell
the Production and Marketing Administration
Deal Six
Oil Paintings Added to Commission Manager Plan HITS FILM MORALS
Lawrence, March 15, 1950. Richard S. Childs, chairman of the National Municipal League, notes the rapid spread of the commission-manager form. He cites its growth since 1909 and key supporters, including Woodrow Wilson, Charles Evans Hughes, and Charles A. Beard, arguing it offers efficiency and economy though not a guarantee of good government.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World A
United States
Short Belief Organization
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
Wilson
National Municipal League
Harold W. Dodds
League
Minngeton
Charles Evans Hughes
Carter Glass
Edward F. McGrady
Toledo
Ohio
Charles W Eliot
Harvard
A. Lawrence Lowell
James Bryant Conant
Cambridge
Broadway
New York
Charles. Edison
Govenor
New Jersey
Charles [Taft
Federal Council of Churches
Cincinnati Commission
Beard
Charles A. Beard
Commission PLC
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U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Auchincloss Committee
Congress
District of Columbia
Coms
George Washington
Charles Edison
Resignations and Morals Debate Highlight Senate Hearing
The Rev Robert C. Scott of Trinity Episcopal in El Dorado plans April 1 resignation to move to St. Peter's Church in Waterford Pa. In Washington the Senate Commerce Committee opened hearings on film morals with chair Edwin C. Johnson urging accountability. Johnson criticized star exploitation and urged licensing for actors and producers.
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Kan
Robert C. Scott
Trinity Enisconal Church
St. Peter's Church
Waterford
Highway crews seek way to by pass armed woman
Denver March 15 A Colorado highway department seeks court approval to cross land of 61 year old miner Annie Davis to build a 3 million dollar by pass bridge over Clear Creek. Davis who lives in a railcar shack claims 80 acres worth half a million dollars. Her brother says a settlement is possible. A court order to evict is due in 45 days and construction plans proceed to reach the bridge site on the opposite creek bank. Ottawa Relays Invitees aim for April 8 with 500 high schools and Ottawa University organizers in class divisions AA A and B.
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Clear Creek
Colorado Highway Department
Annie Davis
Annie
Iya Ler
Georgetown
Annie's Land
Taft warns Defiance on spending and deficits
U S Senator Robert A Taft told a Defiance Ohio audience that continued government spending beyond receipts risks demoralizing the nation He argued deficits amount to repudiation of the dollar likening it to bankruptcy and urged adopting Hoover commission economy cuts while noting a reluctance to bear the world burden.
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U.S
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Community Auditorium
Congress
Hoover Commission
Frat Scholarship Key To a Lawrence Student
Roger T. Roth of the Kansas colony at 1218 Mississippi Street won a gold Sigma Pi scholarship key for the best GPA 2.89 among pledges in 41 active chapters and 7 colonies. Beth, a sophomore and Summerfield scholar, is a Phi Mu Alpha member who plays cornet in both university bands. son of Prof. and Mrs. Elmer F. Beth.
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Sigma Pi Social Fraternity
Roger T. Roth
Kansas Colony
Mississippi Street
Sigma Pi
Zeta
Missouri
Arkansas
Kansas
Beth
Summerfield
Phi Mu Alpha Music Fraternity
Elmer F. Beth
Missouri Short Horn sale sets brisk farm show record
A state sale in Chillicothe, Missouri, saw 56 head bring $19,250 total with an average of $344 per animal. Champion bull Franklin Prince was shown by Malcolm Frank of Union Star, while reserve champion bull Double Goldfinder owned by JW Hertzler of Atlanta and reserve champion female Rosewood Thind bred and owned by Albert B. Dunham led a field drawing buyers from Arkansas Town, Kansas, and Missouri.
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Missouri Shorthorn Association
Malcolm Frank
Union Star
Franklin Prince
JW. L. Hertzler
Atlanta
Hertzler
Hollywood Response on Bergman Rossellini Controversy
A studio spokesman backed Strombell while offering no defense for shots aimed at Miss Bergman. Johnson warned Bergman and Rossellini will not be invited as witnesses, blasting Bergman as a fallen star. The Motion Picture Association defended Hollywood as largely decent, noting the industry operates under a voluntary code and that the code does not govern actors private lives.
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Hollywood
Cane
Strombell
Miss Hereman
United States
Stromboli
Senate
Johnson
Mise Reneran
Rossellini
Eivyy Ware
Miss Bergman
Sweden
Johnann
Olan
Peter Lindstrom
Bereman
Rado
Motion Picturre Association
Telegrams in Hungary Offer Birthday Wishes for 16 Cents
Budapest reports that Hungarians can now send fixed text telegrams for 16 cents, including messages of best wishes for birthdays and congratulations. Sample texts express affection and hope the recipient joins socialist society building.
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Budapest
Hungary
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Ite
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RKO Studios
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