Portable pipeline keeps units going in field supply
The OWI announces portable half mile pipeline units that self contain a centrifugal pump and 20 horsepower engine. They move by cargo trucks and can deliver about 200 gallons per minute through swamps forests or over mountains and may replace floating gasoline tanks for ship to shore ops.
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Washington
Office of War Information
Army Motors
Baltimore
OWI
Nortfrica
Casablanca
U. S. Army
France
Great Britain
Stalin calls for strong independent Poland allied with USSR
Moscow reports Premier Stalin urged a strong independent Poland after Germany's defeat in a letter to New York Times correspondent Ralph Parker. He said postwar USSR Poland relations should rest on mutual assistance against Germany, and cited a possible alliance as the basis. London notes Sikorski replied that the government in exile would positively answer Soviet initiatives aligned with Polish interests.
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Moscow
Poland
Germany
Joseph Stalin
Ralph Parker
New York Times
Tass
Stalin
U.S.S.R
Soviet Union
London
Wladyslaw Sikorski
Times
K U Coed Volunteer Corps Helped in Sale of Bonds
The defense savings bond campaign credit goes to the K U Coed Volunteer Corps as of April 12 with $1345.80 in stamps and bonds sold through the organization. Faculty and staff bought bonds via post offices, banks, and other groups, while five minute maids sold on campus April 14–16 at Fraser hall and during the band concert. Top houses by sales included Kappa Kappa Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Alpha Chi Omega, Gamma Eta, Chi Omega, and Watkins Hall.
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Defense Savings
Volunteer Corps
Florence Brown
CVC
University Drive
Campany
Fraser Hall
Kappy Kappa Gamma
Kappa Alphaheta
Alpha Chi Omega
Gamma Edta
Chi Omega
Watkins
Operators to Washington Anthracite Miner Wage Talks
Anthracite coal operators and the United Mine Workers have continued negotiations in New York and will present their case in Washington before the War Labor board panel. UMW President John L. Lewis accused bituminous operators of taking French leave after a similar invitation.
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New York
United Mine Workers
Washington
War Labor Board
John L. Lewis
U.M.W
Children at Work Sparks War Time Debate
Miss Helen Haisch of Kansas City urged public action to curb child labor during wartime, stressing that work for youths must be regulated by law. A. VY. Lundgren cited Kansas rules for ages 14 to 16 in non hazardous jobs and raised concerns about enforcement and after hours work.
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Helen Haisch
Kansas City
U. S. Department of Labor
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
A. VY. Lundgren
Miss Haisch
U.S
Children’s Bureau
Department of Labor
Lundgren
Kansas
Wichita
Banquet For 32nd Degree Masons Draws 250 Members
More than 250 members of the Scottish Rite Masons and their wives attended a banquet at the Masonic temple. A class of 19 had taken the 32nd degree earlier. Attendees included Lawrence lodge members, guests from Kansas City and Kan sas chapters, widows of former members, several army officers, and Ford Ledoux. Dr. F. G. Allen was toastmaster and RE. C. Buehler delivered the evening address “Drums Over Kansas Plains.” Stanley presided as class president and presented gold double eagle lapel buttons to each class member. A group photo was taken for display at the temple.
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Masonic Lodge
Masonic Temple
Lawrence Lodge
Kansas City
Kansas
Holton
Ford Ledoux
Lawrence
F. G. Allen
Joe M. Williams
RE. C. Buehler
Kansas Plains
H. M. Stanlely
Raymond A. Schwegler
Stanley
James H. Parsons
Robbery at Ninth and Vermont Station Nets $10.97
C. H. Percival of the Standard Oil service station at Ninth and Vermont reports a burglary Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. Entry was gained through a washroom window and $10.97 was stolen from the cash register.
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C. H. Percival
Standard Oil Company
Ninth
Vermont Streets
Want extra cash sell attic and basement items
Classified ad pitch in Journal- World offers four lines for a week at 96 cents to sell extra attic and basement belongings.
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Journal- World
Churchill Views Secret Tests of Late Model Warplanes
Prime Minister Churchill with a small group of scientists viewed secret tests of new warplanes described as highly revolutionary. Successful test flights occurred in Britain with strict secrecy, and observers noted Churchill appeared highly satisfied. Simultaneously RAF commentators stated allied aircraft now outnumber German planes on all fronts.
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London
Churchill
Toay
Britain
R.A.F
Divorce Filed by Dorothy A Sigmund in Topeka Court
Dorothy A Sigmund of 4385 Illinois files for divorce from Lawrence M Sigmund whom she married in Topeka on January 8 1942. She asks restoration of her maiden name Dorothy A Weyermuller.
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Dorothy A. Sigmund
Illinois
District
Lawrence M. Sigmund
Topeka
Dorothy A. Weyermuller
Tax deadline noted for second half of 1942
County Treasurer Rory remarked today that the deadline for the payment of the last half of 1942 taxes is June 20. The notice underscores the due date for taxpayers to settle amounted taxes.
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Rog Ory
FALSE TEETH COMFORT WITH FASTEETH POWDER
FASTEETH powder provides a pleasant alkaline denture aid that helps dentures stay firm for easier eating and speaking. It promises no gummy taste and reduces denture breath as it is sprinkled on the denture.
Doan's Pills Promoted For Kidney Comfort
The ad touts Doan's Pills as a remedy for kidney discomfort and related symptoms. It urges readers to act now to avoid lingering issues and claims successful use for many years. It mentions purification of blood and restful sleep as benefits.
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Army
Jayhawk
Vermont
Bermuda
Union Plants
Journal-World
Ar. V. Lundgren
State Labor Commission
Allison
Jjini
Armstrong
Ieee
Doan
Lone
Dean’s
Arabia
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