U. HOSPITAL TO OPEN THIS SUMMER FOR STUDENTS
Watkins Memorial hospital will stay open through the summer session at the University of Kansas. The University of Kansas Student Health Service will operate eight weeks to serve students, including those enrolled only in summer terms. The staff will include two physicians, a pharmacist, a lab tech, a secretary and four nurses. Services match the regular term with optional physical exams, dispensary hours 8 am to 1 pm daily except Sundays, on call physician for emergencies, immunizations, x ray and lab services, and hospital care as needed. Special small fees apply to some health services.
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Watkins Memorial Hospital
University of Kansas
Ralph J. Canuteson
Wasserman
Hotel Observation Marks National Week at Eldridge
Eldridge Hotel will participate in National Hotel Week June 1 with staff wearing red white and blue ribbons and three guest pamphlets to be distributed. Manager Mike Getto said Kansas City activities will include features but Eldridge will observe with ribbons only. The event is sponsored by the American Hotel association. The piece notes the 1940 census shows 62 958 703 people in large metropolitan areas and adjacent counties. A thrifty habit reading the classifieds is encouraged.
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Eldridge
Mike Getto
Roger W. Babson
W. G. Huts
Sugar Stocks and Home Canning Recipes Rise in US Conserve Jam
The article notes abundant sugar stocks in the United States and Cuba with ample offshore supplies. It outlines canning recipes for Rhubarb and Pineapple Conserve, Pineapple and Strawberry Jam, and Rhubarb and Strawberry Jam, plus guidance on cooking to preserve nutrients and color.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Canada ready to join international wheat conference
The Canadian Press reports Ottawa will cooperate with the United States in forming and attending an international wheat conference set to occur in Ottawa on May 30, with Canada expressing willingness to participate and contribute to talks.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
United States
Two Library Courses Announced For Summer at KU
Two short library service courses will be offered at the University of Kansas this summer to meet North Central Association standards. Cataloging and classifying 3 hours will be taught by Miss Helen Titsworth and Miss Laura Neiswanger. high school library administration 3 hours by Miss Lauretta Trickey. Open to seniors only, with limited enrollment.
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North Central Asociation of Colleges
University of Kansas
Helen Titsworth
Laura Neiswanger
C. M. Baker
Lauretta Trickey
North Central Association
Sam Elliotttt to Conduct Fraser Tower Tour
Sam Elliotttt, retired KU postman and Mt Oread favorite, leads tours of Fraser Hall north tower During the 75th anniversary events open Sunday afternoon June 9 and June 10 all day The tower has hosted visitors like President Hayes and General Grant who praised the view from Fraser’s red roof as Kansas scenery unfurls across Douglas County The Fraser tower is the county’s highest point and offers a panoramic landscape description.
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Sam
Elliott
University of Kansas
Mt. Oread
Fraser Hall
Hayes
Grant
Fraser
Kansas
Douglas County
Parachute Troops Stain Skin to Blend With Foliage
An RAF officer told BBC in a broadcast from New York on May 30 that German parachute invaders in Crete stained their hands and faces green to blend with ground cover. He added the first troop planes provided a full taxi service and the troops did not seem to mind how they landed.
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New York
Crete
R.A.F
BBC
Parachutists Jump From Planes Near Landing Field
Report describes airborne drops with about 5 000 troops. Planes flew roughly 200 feet before paratroopers leaped. Terrain height caused some to land short, with many landing in fields or water.
Labor force and family size figures from census data
The census reports the U S labor force at 52 840 762 with about 1.5 workers per family and an average family size of 3.8 persons. It also notes copper mines in the United States fell from 226 in 1919 to 49 in 1989.
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U.S
U. S
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