KU Civil Aviation Students Take First Written Exams
Twenty University of Kansas civilian aviation pupils completed a three hour written test covering meteorology navigation and air commerce rules under Howard J. Henry. Gordon R. Matthews from the Civil Aeronautics Authority administered the exam with nine or ten students expected for flight tests next week at Municipal airport.
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University of Kansas
Howard J. Henry
Gordon R. Matthews
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Kansas City
Dan Robertson
Bill Ashcraft
Municipal
Matthews
Washington to host British royals withRotunda art display
The May 27 dispatch says King George and Queen Elizabeth will stand beside a Baker statue and Jefferson bust in the Capitol Rotunda on June 9 as they meet members of Congress. The display includes murals such as Baptism of Pocahontas and the Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown.
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Washington
George
Queen Elizabeth
England
Congress
Capitol
Edward Dickinson Baker
Baker
Ilinois
Senate
Oregon
Balls Bluff
Thomas Jefferson
General Burgoyne
Saratoga
George Washington
New Job for Jordan W. Fred Jordan Joins REA
Fred Jordan has accepted a job with the Rural Electrification Administration. He returns from Washington and will work in Missouri and Kansas for several weeks before moving to Fort Smith Arkansas to establish headquarters. From Fort Smith he will supervise REA projects in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Mrs Jordan and daughter Muriel will stay at 2208 Vermont Street.
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W. Fred Jordan
Rural Electrification Administration
Jordan
Washington, D. C
Missouri
Kansas
Ft. Smith
Ark
Arkansas
Okla Lona
Muriel
Vermont Street
What About the Wives of Noble Titles
Five titles of distinct rank are presented: Duke, Marquis, Earl, Baronet, and Count. The task asks for the corresponding wife titles for a man bearing each title, prompting matching feminine forms and equivalents in heraldic or social usage.
Noted Physician Dies
Dr. Charles Horace Mayo 73 world renowned Rochester surgeon died in Chicago at Mercy hospital after a May 18 illness en route home from Arizona. He rallied briefly after a blood transfusion but lapsed into coma before his death. He left a large family including wife and eight children with two prior losses. His work built the Mayo Clinic into a leading medical center.
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Charles H, Mayo
Chicago
Charles Horace Mayo
Rochester
Minn
Mayo
Arizona
Charles W. Mayo
C.S.T
Mercy Hospital
Fred Rankin
Lexington
Louise Trenholm
Esther Hartzell
Detroit
Inlaw
Joseph Mayo
Mayos
Dorothy
Marilyn
William J. Mayo
Minnesota
St. Mary’s Hospital
Vocational Shop Class Opens at Junior High
The Kisvanis club sponsors the 10th annual vocational shop class at the Junior high school starting Monday June 19 through Friday July 14 from 8:30 to 11:30 each weekday. Edwin T. Burgess leads as instructor. Open to boys in sixth grade or higher with a one dollar fee not covering materials. Financial aid available via club help. A Kansas City industries tour is planned for one day late in the course as a reward for good attendance progress and citizenship. Enrollment needs at least 30 boys.
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Kisvanis Club
Edwin T. Burgess
E. T. Burgess
Kansas City
Which Way Democracy Memorial Service at First Presbyterian
Reverend Theodore H. Aszman will deliver the Memorial Sunday sermon at First Presbyterian Church with the Westminster A Cappella choir directed by Dean Donald M. Swarthout. The program includes two anthems, soloist Warren Wilson, organ and piano accompaniment, a bugler taps, and flag bearers. Public invited.
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Theodore H. Aszman
First Presbyterian Church
Westminster A Cappella Choir
Donald M. Swarthout
Gounod
Eva Ruth Meinke
C. W. Straffon
Smieton
Warren Wilson
de Kovere
Royal Couple Betrothed in Italy Greece Match
Betrothal announced in Rome linking the Duke of Spoleto, 39, cousin of King Vittorio Emanuele, to Princess Irene of Greece, 35, sister of King George. Princess Irene is a cousin of the Duchess of Kent and sister of former Queen Helen of Romania. No wedding date set.
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Rome
Duke of
Spoleto
Vittorio Emanuele
Irene
Greece
George
Aosta
Ethiopia
Trene
Duchess of Kent
Helen
Romania
Carol
Speculation Heats Up Over 1940 Presidential Campaign
Washington dispatch outlines intense talk on Roosevelt third term and whether Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg will seek the Republican nomination. It notes potential candidates in both parties, party leaders’ views, and upcoming convention plans shaping the race.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Congress
Vandenberg
Senate
House
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Massachusetts
John Hamilton
Republicans
James A. Farley
Democratic Committee
New York
Farley
San Francisco
John N. Garner
Cordell Hull
Paul B. McNutt
Philippines
Commerce
Harry L. Hopkins
The
Interior
Harold L. Ickes
Agriculture
Henry Wallace
Frank Murphy
Lloyd Stark
Bennett Clark
Missouri
Thomas E. Dewey
New York City
Robert A. Taft
John W. Bricker
Ohio
H. Styles Bridges
New Hampshire
Bruce Barton
Raymond E. Baldwin
Connecticut
Leverett Saltonstall
Henry Cabot Lodge
Theft of stove reported at 1401 Pennsylvania Street
Police said a small coal stove was stolen last night from the E. S. Allison home at 1401 Pennsylvania Street. No suspects listed.
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E. S Allison
Pennsylvania Street
Morgenthau Buoys Tax Revision with Defense on Armament Spending
Secretary Morgenthau outlined a three category defense in tax revision arguing for cuts in armament allowances funded largely by borrowing. He criticized undistributed profits tax as weak revenue and a psychological irritant while urging reexamining surtax rates for top incomes and removing tax exemption on government securities. He also called for carrying over net business losses to future years.
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Morgenthau
Sensational Evidence Reported on Lobbyists in Washington
Washington officials and the Washington Post report police recorded parties by lobbyists in hotel rooms. The recordings, tied to a District of Columbia milk inquiry, allegedly show amorous behavior. A major claim states a congress member sought a DC contract alteration for 20 000 dollars.
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Washington
Washington Post
House
District of Columbia
the Post
Congress
Boy Richard Schneider Returns After Day Out With Girl Friend
Milwaukee police sought Richard Schneider 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Schneider who was overdue. He returned at 8 p.m. saying he spent the afternoon with his girl friend and would go back after a meal, but the girl waited as Richard was put to bed.
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Milwaukee
Richard Schneider
John D. Schneider
Richard
Bitter Sweet Pearls and Patriotism at 1939 Graduation
Principal Bartle urged the class of 1939 to love America and build strong minds and souls. He recalled a talk with Hitler about German youth and told how his own journey from adversity shaped character. Senior diplomas were awarded as Joseph F. Wilkins performed the national anthem.
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Bartle
America
Adolf Hitler
Ralph Graber
Lloyd Purcell
Joseph F. Wilkins
University of Kansas
Striking Auto Workers Fail to Picket Detroit Game
United Auto Workers abandoned plans to picket Briggs Stadium during the Detroit Tigers game with the St. Louis Browns after clashes with mounted police. About 3,000 demonstrators dispersed as police detained at least 14 people and seized banners at Briggs plants.
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Detroit
United Automobile Workers
Briggs Stadium
Detroit Tigers
Briggs Manufacturing Company
St. Louis Browns
England wins in Davis Cup European zone match
England defeats France 3 2 to reach the semi finals after R A Shaye clinches the deciding win over Bernard Destremann in a four set thriller. Christian Boussus beats L Shaffi in straight sets for France. In Berlin Germany leads Sweden 2 0 as Menzel and Henkel win singles.
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London
England
France
R. A. Shayes
Bernard Destreman
Christian Boussus
L. Shaffi
Charles Hare
Berlin
Germany
Sweden
Roderich Menzel
Morgan Hultman
Heinrich Henkel
Karle Schroeder
Car Plows Into Soldiers In Honolulu In Morning Crash
An automobile plowed into the rear of a marching infantry column in early darkness in Honolulu. One soldier was killed and 22 injured, with 2 in serious condition. Private J F Carlson of Jamestown N Y died. Twelve injured men returned to duty while ten were hospitalized. Among the gravely injured were Privates Frank J Doukas of Moravia NY who had both legs broken.
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Honolulu
J. F. Carlson
Jamestown
Frank J. Doukas
Moravia
N. Y
Resignation Leads Kansas Farmers Union Secretary Change
Miss Pauline Cowger resigns as Kansas Farmers Union secretary after three years. State board accepts the resignation and Rex Troutman becomes secretary and will fill both the secretary and editor roles.
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Farmers Union
Salina
Kan
Pauline Cowger
The
Kansas Farmers Union
Rex Troutman
Dodgers Triumph Over Bees Behind Hamlin Five Hits
Brooklyn Dodgers beat Boston Bees 7 to 2 as Luke Hamlin went five for five on the mound and at plate. Goodie Rosen and Harry Lavagetto delivered key triples to chase Lou Fette during a decisive fifth inning.
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Brooklyn
Luke Hamlin
Brooklyn Dodgers
Boston Bees
Goodie Rosen
Harry Lavagetto
Lou Fette
Boston
Fette
Errickson
Schoeffner
Lopez
Hamlin
Phelps
Hayworth
Philadelphia
Zeke Bonura
New York Giants
Philadelphia Phillies
Hal
Schumacher
Elect
Bonura
New York
Schumacher Danning
Hoellingsworth
Henry
Schott-Poindexter
Millies
Tilard
Mancuso
Cincinnati
de St. Louis
Grissom
Lombardi
Cooper and Owen
Rain Cancels Kansas Missouri Baseball Series
Rain again stops the Kansas and Missouri baseball game in Columbia after the second game was washed out and yesterday's match was postponed. Missouri leads the conference with ten straight wins, Oklahoma beat them this week, while Kansas ends tied for fourth with Kansas State.
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Columbia
Kansas
Missouri
Lawrence
Tigers
Oklahoma
Norman
Kansas State
Kansas YWCA Elects Officers at Beloit Convention
The Kansas District YWCA elected Mrs. Maud T. Breese of Cottonwood Falls president at the state convention. Other officers include Mrs. H. J. Partridge Greensburg vice president Mrs. Frank Richard Partridge corresponding secretary Mrs. J. E. Humphreys Ashland recording secretary and Mrs. A. K. Reppert Neodesha treasurer.
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Kansas Y.W.C.A
Beloit
Kan
Kansas
Young Women’s Christian Association
Maud T. Breese
Cottonwood Falls
H. J. Partridge
Greensburg
Frank Richard
Partidge
J. E. Humphreys
Ashland
A. K. Reppert
Neodesha
Kansas association elects officers at Wichita meeting
John E. Burke of Atchison was chosen president of the Kansas Association of Commercial Organization Secretaries. Warren Brazier of Wichita was succeeded as president by Burke. Charles O. Price of Hays was elected vice president. R. A. McKeen of Independence became secretary-treasurer. The 1940 convention was awarded to Winfield.
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Coffeyville
Kan
John E. Burke
Atchison
Kansas Association of Commercial Organization
Warren Brazier
Wichita
Charles O. Price
Hays
R. A. McKeen
Independence
Winfield
Pleads Guilty on Theft Charge in North Lawrence
Maynard Haugh pleaded guilty to petit larceny in the justice court of Charles C. Rankin. He was sentenced to 10 days in jail and costs of 7.85 dollars for theft of groceries valued at 1 dollar from the B. A. Ewing store in North Lawrence on May.
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Maynard Haugh
Charles C. Rankin
B. A. Ewing
North Lawrence
Presbyterians Approve Broader Church Pension Plan
The 151st general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the USA adopted recommendations to extend the pension plan to all employes including janitors and ministers, effective soon.
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Cleveland
151St General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Atlantic Clipper Second Pan American Transatlantic Flight
The Atlantic clipper, sister ship of the Yankee clipper, completed the second Pan American Airways transatlantic flight. It took off at 2 26 p m CST, continuing the first announced schedule of mail service to Europe.
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New York
Europe
Pan American Airways
Sunday Forum at Ninth Street Baptist Church
The Lawrence Sunday Forum will meet tomorrow at 4 30 p m at the Ninth Street Baptist Church. Delta Sigma Theta sorority will present the program.
Former Stafford Mayor Pi H McCurdy Dies at 77
Pi H McCurdy former mayor of Stafford Kansas died today at age 77 from heart disease. The brief obituary notes his civic role in Stafford and his passing in the town. The article also references 1938 automobile purchases in the United States noting over 4 million buyers making down payments under $50.
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Stafford
Kan
Pi—H. L. McCurdy
United States
O'Malley Faces Move To Reopen Insurance Case In Court
A federal effort to reopen the O'Malley insurance case seeks about 8 million dollars returned to policyholders. Judge Otis and officials note prior Pendergast sentencing, while Milligan presents the government's case and O'Malley shows muted courtroom interest.
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O’malley
Pendergast
O'Malley
Johnstown Wins Withers Mile in Record Time at Belmont
Johnstown, winner of the Kentucky Derby, triumphed at Belmont Park to seize the Withers mile by ten lengths. Hash finished second by a nose over Partner's Mile as Johnstown completed the mile in 1 minute 35 4 5 seconds, tying Man o War's record from 1920.
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New York
William Woodward
Johnstown
Belmont Park
Trojans Sweep 4 A Aids at New York Meet
Long John Woodruff of Pittsburgh and the University of Southern California dominated the 68th IC4A championships. Woodruff won the 440 and 880 yard titles for the third year running while USC claimed the team title with a meet record 7234 points. He also set a new meet mark by clocking 1 minute 51.2 seconds in the half mile.
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New York
Long John Woodruff
Pittsburgh
University of Southern
California
Trojans
I. C
Long John
U.S.C
Woodruff
Flood Control Plans Debated by Wilson County Officials
Wilson county commissioners protested to the War Department against proposed flood control measures for Verdigris and Fall River valleys. They argued the plans offer no practical flood control benefit and harm landowners and property interests. Army engineers have surveyed the valleys for 90 days under the Southwestern Division in Little Rock as part of a national program.
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Fredonia
Kan
Wilson County
War Department
Verdigris
Fall River
Little Rock
Ark
Kyle West for Trial Charged with Bank Robberies
St Paul May 27 UP Arnold Thomas Kyle and his wife Thelma fled to Los Angeles as Kyle faces federal charges for bank robberies on the Pacific coast and a Wichita case. He was arrested in Minneapolis for driving while drunk, identity revealed by fingerprint check.
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St. Paul
Arnold Thomas Kyle
Thelma
Los Angeles
Calif
Kyle
Pacific Coast
Wichita
Kan
Minneapolis
Lakes to Open Under County and State Rules
Three lakes will open officially over Decoration Day under county fishing regulations. Garnett and Gardner lake openings will be county controlled while Reading near Emporia will open an hour before sunrise next Tuesday as a state lake. Fritzel and Schwinley return from a 10 day Ontario trip with lake trout walleye pike and giant crappie. Benjamin Franklin attended school briefly between ages eight and ten.
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Fred Kahn
Douglas County Sportsman’s Club
Garnett and Gardner
Reading
Emporia
Art Fritzel
Lee Schwinley
Ontario
Canada
Lake Khatiamagiak
Lake-of-the-Woods
Benjamin Franklin
Deaths and Funerals Mrs. Freda Rudolph
Mrs. Freda Rudolph died suddenly at her home on 922 Kentucky Street this morning. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Moseley to Testify Wednesday Washington May 27 Maj. Gen. George Van Horn Moseley retired would testify Wednesday regarding statements of earlier witnesses linking him to a campaign against Jewish Communism.
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Freda Rudolph
Kentucky Street
Moseley
Washington
House
George van Horn Moseley
Chile to Establish State Monopoly on Petroleum Sales
United States and British oil firms in Chile were officially notified that the government will soon set up a state monopoly for the sale and distribution of petroleum products. The move aims to centralize control over fuel supply in Santiago.
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Chile
Santiago
United States
Death of James R. Dick in Oregon, former McLouth resident
James R. Dick died May 19 in Portland Good Samaritan Hospital after a head on auto crash. He was a Los Angeles sports equipment supplier, former McLouth boy, husband of Claire Dick, father of two daughters, and brother of John Dick of Lawrence. Family includes siblings in Texas and California. A separate update notes Jefferson County Christian Endeavor rally, Leavenworth Eastern Star attendance, and McLouth High School class night with stage scenes and athletic letters awarded.
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James R. Dick
Portland
Ore
McLouth
T.E. Dick
Los Angeles
Calif
Good Samaritan
Claire Dick
Lennert Johnson
John Dick
Lawrence
Hollywood
Tom
San Francisco
Fred Lapham
Susan Perry
San Antonio
Tex
Frank Dick
Long Beach
John
Jefferson County Christian Endeavor
Brethren Church
E. W. McHenry
Earl Chapman
William Edmonds
Jay Bond
Leavenworth
Eastern Star Meeting
Doris Bennett
Holton
Marilyn Casebier
Ruth Schaffer
Mavis Richardson
Betty Anne Emerson
Harriett Sear
Francis Schwinn
Marilyn Caseber
Ruth Schaeffer
Charles Roos
Jesse Nickels
Candle
Ednamae Dick
Bales
Rhea Jeffers
Mildred Smith
Nellie Yost
Darrel Smoots
Melvin Garner
Bill Smith
Jesse Lee Nickels
Bank official speaks at assembly and honors awarded
Warren Decker of the Lawrence National Bank was the guest speaker at the assembly. Awards were given for shorthand at 100 words per minute to Elizabeth Fletcher, Doris Markley, Edith Lowry, Geraldine Wiggins, Wilma Stahel, and Beryl Bellinger. Typing records: Wilma Stahel 81, Janice Gunther 76, Freddie Brecheisen 73, Margaret Brown 72, Beryl Bellinger 71, Edith Lowry 70. Summer session opens June 5 and runs to August 28.
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Janice Gunther
Freddie Brecheisen
Margaret Brown
Beryl Bellinger
Edith Lowry
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Trotter
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Frasier
Tresh
Milnar
Hemsley
Kansas-Missouri
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Otis
James W. Morris
United States Attorney General
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Belmont
Kyle West
Wall Street Journal
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