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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1946

Page

8

Weed Supervisors Renew Fight Against Bindweed in Kansas

Hays Kansas May 9. County weed supervisors with state and national experts gathered to resume the battle against bindweed a costly weed draining soil moisture. They discussed 2 4 D a chemical weed killer whose effectiveness remains unproven but could lower long term losses. T F Yost state weed supervisor urged caution noting lack of extensive tests and potential crop damage if used during wet periods.

Hays Kan Kansas T. F. Yost Yost

Merchants Bureau Meets Over Pending Wage Legislation

The Merchants Bureau will meet tomorrow at 10 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to discuss the minimum wage and hour law now pending in Congress. The proposal would affect bureau members and businessmen nationwide, and members are urged to resubmit notices to stay informed on the legislation before Congress.

Merchants Bureau Chamber of Commerce Congress Merchant Bureau

Lock torn from door at Crum home on New Jersey Street

Mr and Mrs J P Crum returned to their home at 924 New Jersey street about midnight to find the front door lock torn off. Nothing appeared missing inside the house but police were notified to investigate. The Crums had been away about 3% hours.

J. P. Crum New Jersey Street Crums

James K Hitt Receive Army Commendation Ribbon

James K Hitt registrar at the University of Kansas received a commendation letter from his commanding officer. It authorized him to wear the Army Commendation Ribbon by direction of the Secretary of War for his service as the Anti Aircraft Command Education Officer.

James K. Hitt University of Kansas Secretary of War

Army Commendation Ribbon Awarded To Registrar Hitt

General Headquarters Manila praised Major Hitt for tact and professional knowledge shown in the Anti-Aircraft office. Warrant entitles him to wear the Army Commendation Ribbon by direction of the Secretary of War. Hitt, who served overseas as major, has returned to duties as university registrar.

General Headquarters Manila W. F. Marquat Hitt Pacific

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