Million reward offered for Hitler's capture
A Pittsburgh group offered one million dollars for Adolf Hitler's capture unhurt and delivery to the League of Nations by end May. Samuel Harden Church of the Carnegie Institute announced the plan, tied to bringing Hitler to a world court for crimes against peace.
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Allen urges high school athletes to seek education first
Dr. F C Allen Kansas University basketball coach told high school athletes at a Russell banquet to pick the school that offers the greatest good and the farthest prospects, stressing play for fun but prioritize education. He warned coaches should not lure boys to their school for athletics alone, saying the student benefits more from the university than the university can from the boy.
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F. C. Allen
Kansas University
Allen
Drummer Play at K club to feature Bevan and canine cameo
Bill Bevan, Muscotah pole vaulter, lands leading feminine role in Murder in the Old Red Barn at tryouts for the K club show. John Naramore will play the villain. dogs crash tryouts. Production runs May 13 with same all-lettermen cast plan.
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Old Red Barn
Muscotah
Greenhall
Red Barn
Breathing organ and crosswords from a puzzle page
A mixed puzzle entry lists a respiratory organ as the theme and includes numerous across and down clues. The grid interleaves anatomical terms with Latin roots, color terms, and directional hints, typical of a magazine word puzzle from the era.
Fred Waring Set to Debut KU Song on Friday Night
Fred Waring and his Pennsylvania troupe will present the new University of Kansas song on a Friday radio broadcast. A transcription will air on station WDAF Kansas City at 10 15 PM, with a direct New York feed at 5 PM CST and possible followings on WOAI WLW WSM and others. A later 9 PM CST direct broadcast is listed for KOA WHO and WKY, while KU band members plan to perform the Waring composed piece at the Union building Saturday night dance.
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KOA
Denver
Despeer
WKY
Oklahoma
U. Band
Kansas Room
Union Building
Confirmation Class to Be Presented at St Pauls Eudora
The confirmation class of 1940 at St Pauls Evangelical Church Eudora will be presented to the congregation on Sunday May 5 after completing the courses. The class will receive its first communion on Pentecost Sunday May 12. Rev H Reifschnieder leads the church with members June Abel Elvin Altenbernd Lavern Bagby Dorothy Boehle Lorene Daugherty Billy Durr Lois Gerstenger Vera Rose Gerstenberger Patricia James Robby Lothholz Billy Miller Alvin Reetz Marilyn Rosenau.
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Eudora
H. Reifschneider
June L. Abel
Elvin Altenbernd
Laverne Bagby
Dorothy Boehle
Dewey Plans Campaign Stop After Colorado Springs Illness
Republican presidential candidate Thomas E Dewey will resume his tour from Colorado Springs Thursday night at 11 30 pm heading to Wichita Kansas where he is scheduled to speak Friday night. He had paused campaigning due to a mild digestive ailment and a rest stay in Colorado Springs.
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Thomas E., Dewey
Dewey
Wichita
Kan
First Spring Snakebite Victim Reported Near Poplar Bluff
Poplar Bluff Missouri May 1 Earl Fletcher was recorded as springs first victim after being bitten by a rattlesnake while picking wild flowers near a dam where he worked as an engineer He is recovering and the report notes nine state officials are filing for reelection and all are expected to seek another term.
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Earl Fletcher
Spring
New Du Pont House Paint Keeps Homes White Longer
Developed by Du Pont research chemists this white paint resists dust and dirt. It cleans itself with each rainstorm, keeping walls white and fresh. Available in all popular colors for homes.
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du Pont
Young Artist Recital Promises a Sincere Talent
Evelyn Swarthout substituted for an ill violinist and delivered a recital at Hoch auditorium. A graduate of the school of fine arts in 1932, she trained under her father Dean D. M. Swarthout and studied with Matthay in London. Her program featured Busoni, Schumann, Scriabine, Debussy, De Falla, and three encores earning strong audience enthusiasm. Lawrence observers praise her growth and Kansas prominence. The piece notes also mention a Lost and Found column offering prompt returns by phone.
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Miss Swarthout
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Matthay
London
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Town Hall
New York City
Union Building
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Peach
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de Falla
Ravel
Ford 85 hp tops economy test at 24.92 mpg
The Ford 85 horsepower model achieved 24.92 miles per gallon in the Gilmore Yosemite economy test, best among standard equipped cars at its price.
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H.p. Ford
Beatrice Clerk Rejects Live Coyote Bounty
Beatrice Nebraska May 1 County Clerk E F Powell rejects live coyote bounty collecting only detached scalps. Favorable hunting weather drew several hunters to bring in live pups to receive the state reward. Powell announced scalp only policy to deter nontraditional bounty items.
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Beatrice
Neb
E.’ FE
Powell
McClenny Seeks Republican Nomination for Second Term
George L. McClenny, state superintendent of schools, filed on May 1 for the Republican nomination seeking a second term. His move adds a new posturing in Topeka politics as he enters the re election race.
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McClenny
Topeka
George L. McClenny
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