Safety record setback shown by April traffic deaths
National Safety Council reports April 1939 rural highway deaths rose, offsetting city gains. Total deaths: 2,210 in April vs 2,250 in April 1938, net improvement down to 2 percent. First four months 1939 show 870 fewer deaths than 1938, a nine percent drop, with Kansas City and Wichita among cities posting notable low death rates.
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Man of Conquest at Granada Profiles Sam Houston and Allies
The Gran ad a film presents Sam Houston with figures like Stephen Austin Davey Crockett and Jim Bowie. Richard Dix stars as Houston Edward Ellis as Andrew Jackson Gail Patrick as his wife. Houston runs for Tennessee governor while his wife Joan Fontaine divorces him.
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Cary Grant Stars in Only Angels Have Wings Air Drama
Cary Grant delivers a stirring sky bound performance as a mail pilot in Only Angels Have Wings. Jean Arthur is cast opposite him in a dramatic fast paced tale of danger and romance set at an isolated air port in a treacherous mountain route.
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Seafaring Drama Tugs at Ties Amid Tragedy
In a suspenseful drama Grant rebels against entangling bonds until a tragedy befalls his best friend, drawing him closer to a bold ally. Richard Barthelmess shines as the resourceful hero. Shorts feature a Popeye cartoon and a submarine rescue newsreel.
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Kansas State Seniors to Receive Degrees Tonight
Manhattan May 29 645 Kansas State College seniors will receive diplomas at tonight commencement exercises. President F D Farrell Gov Payne Ratner and Ralph T O Neil of the board of regents will speak. Rabbi Isserman delivered the baccalaureate sermon last night. Brig Gen Robert C Richardson Fort Riley addressed 1385 students completing four years of ROTC work.
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Governor pauses graduation talk to hear rain in Kintyre
North Dakota Governor John Moses spoke at a Kintyre high school graduation on May 29. He paused his serious address, urged listeners to “Listen,” and noted the rain falling, prompting a hush from the crowd.
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Pasture Prospects and Oat Pest Report from Seymour Century Farm
Farmers visit Seymour Century farm northwest of Lawrence to view Hrome grass on a 15 acre plot yielding abundant pasture for eight to ten cows and a team of horses despite dry weather. The column notes a heavy green bug infestation harming oats in Douglas county and praises wild gooseberry picking near Lawrence, highlighting its flavor and culinary use while warning about its tough harvest.
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Douglas County Hosses and Soy Beans Highlight Farm Notes
A rangy black mule colt owned by Charles Engels is nominated as a top animal in Douglas County manes, with the mare noted as a key factor. County agent Deal Six urges planting soybeans in two weeks for grain or hay, praising soy as a land builder and good hay. Varieties A K Manchu thrive in 120 to 125 days, with Manchu maturing earlier. John Flory reports a superb corn field west of Lone Star with knee-high stalks and hybrid seed.
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Memorial Day Urges Honor For Service Members
Gov. Payne Ratner urged Kansans to devote Memorial Day to honoring those who have served their country. He spoke in Topeka on May 29, emphasizing living citizens can add nothing to the glorious records of fallen servicemen.
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Memorial Day Tribute: Honoring Veterans and Survivors
The passage reflects on honoring veterans by decorating graves and holding memorial services. It notes respect for those who have died and appreciation for the remaining veterans, emphasizing annual acts of reverence and remembrance.
Classified Ad Note for Prompt Inquiries
Classified line from the Journal World notes quick results after presstime with low cost. It instructs readers to callPhone 22 and ask for an Ad Taker for placement details.
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